Location: Sebastopol, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (58 Miles North of San Francisco; 11 Miles West of Santa Rosa)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Office, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
There has never been a better time that to visit Sebastopol. Sebastopol has the exuberant charm of an old fashioned farming town. Thanks to Russian trappers, who first planted the Gravenstein apple in the 1800s, it became known as the Gravenstein capital of the world. But times change and beginning in the late 60s to the present time, apples continue to give way to grapes, particularly Burgundy varietals. Since the mid 1990s, Sebastopol has become a “new theater for wine grapes…first in blends, then in vineyard-designated wines.” (S.F Chronicle, 8.29.2008). Home ranches for some of the most notable wineries are located in and around Sebastopol.
The house is located at the gateway to the Russian River and Sonoma Coast wine regions of Sonoma County, CA. To help triangulate the location, it is 15 miles inland (east) of Bodega Bay on the Sonoma coast. Bodega is one of the entry points for fresh catch seafood entering the Bay Area and Wine Country destinations: hotels, restaurants, and markets large and small, including country farmers markets. It is 58 miles north of downtown San Francisco, 3 miles west of the town of Sebastopol, 39 miles west of the town of St. Helena in the Napa Valley. The picturesque town of Healdsburg is just 25 miles to the north with its world-class shopping, ambiance, and restaurants.
You enter the property from the road through a coded gate and proceed up a long driveway where the house is situated amid 100 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris vineyards. It is part of a working ranch so farming activity may be present from time to time. While close to vibrant towns and farmers markets, the property itself is quietly isolated from city lights and noise, where each visitor can relax and find their own spot in the peace and privacy of your own country home, and get used to the sounds of silence at night. The house is light and airy, with hardwood floors throughout, a modern kitchen & amenities, gourmet cookware, two full baths, and granite countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms. It has a satellite, flat panel plasma Sony TV, and a Bose sound system. Outside there is a patio covered with a trellis of Wisteria, and a Dimension spa on the deck, a perfect spot to see the Big Dipper in the night sky.
Sebastopol and the surrounding area is rich in artisan farms including organic, biodynamic, and sustainably farmed products, which include livestock, poultry, row crops, tree fruits, cheeses, micro dairies, and artisanal breads and olive oils. In addition to the garden-fresh foods that abound in the area, dozens of award-winning wineries are nearby or an easy, bucolic, and uncongested drive through the Sonoma Coast and along the Russian River, through Dry Creek Valley, and the Alexander Valley just outside Healdsburg. Country markets in Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Occidental, and Santa Rosa introduce visitors to the variety of micro producers so prominent in the area.
The house provides solitude in an environment of innovative but accessible foods, world-class winemaking and viticulture, and an outdoor paradise of hiking, biking, or strolling.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (3) : All three bedrooms contain king beds. Sleeps maximum 6 people.
- Twin/Single Bed : Day bed.
- Crib : ...and one high chair.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : For adults only.
- Cable/Satellite TV : TV is flat panel, 42" Sony plasma
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : With propane gas starter.
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : Local calls and emergencies only.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The house is situated within 100 acres of vineyards, with one acre of Pinot Noir in front and part of the property itself"," each of the three bedrooms has king size beds and one room contains single day bed and futon. The Weber BBQ has a gas starter for charcoal/mesquite cooking. A current list of fine local restaurants from the area is available at the house.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Must get expressed permission from the owner, who may or may not agree with the presense of a pet.
- Kid Friendly : As long as expressed permission is given by the owner. There is a hot tub on the premesis
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Jul; Nov, Dec .. $380/night .. $2,150/week
Aug-Oct ............ $440/night .. $2,725/week
Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years...$490/night
$130 cleaning & admin fee
$500 refundable security deposit.
Payment due at booking and refundable if cancelled before 1 wk of arrival.
Personal checks only.
Check-in: 12:00n Check-out: 12:00n
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
Info available on specific request.
Why the Owner Chose Sebastopol
The property produces high quality Pinot Noir grapes; it is surrounded by 100 acres of vineyard; it provides seclusion yet ready access to the entire Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast wine county.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The views, seclusion, hiking, biking, farmers markets, farming activities, place for family gatherings when not rented.
Property Photos
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- Entry from the road, inside the coded gate. - Sebastopol Wine Country Home Surrounded by Vineyards
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- Front door entry, and outdoor seating area with vineyard views - Sebastopol Wine Country Home Surrounded by Vineyards
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- Secluded backyard, deck, patio looking west. - Sebastopol Wine Country Home Surrounded by Vineyards
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- Back yard, patio, deck & spa looking east
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- Front of property looking west.
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- Harvest on the property, looking east toward Mt. St. Helena
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- Dining area and kitchen
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- Living room and reading room.
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- Master bedroom.
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- Bedroom 2
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- Bedroom 3
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- Bathroom
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- Farmers market, Healdsburg, CA
Traveler Reviews (3)
Perfect home for exploring Sonoma
Guest: whaleman
(sacramento)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
I stayed at this beautiful home last weekend with five friends who were riding the Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa. The home is beautiful and well appointed, not to mention surrounded by vineyards. We cooked dinner Friday night and I found the kitchen to be very functional and well appointed including All Clad cookware. The spa is very nice and was heated and worked perfectly. One of the neighbors had a puppy that kept showing up to visit with us. We loved her visits and were sad to leave her at the end of the trip. All in all this is a beautiful home and we are definitely hoping to use it again next year when we come back, only hopefully staying a little longer. Thanks for the use of this beautiful home.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
FABULOUS!!!
Guest: Sue
(Klamath Falls, Or)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/07/11
We had the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful place from the 2nd to the 5th of July. The pictures don't do it justice. Not only is the house lovely, with king sized beds in all the bedrooms, a wonderful, fully equipped kitchen and manicured grounds; it also sits in the middle of a vineyard!!! Complete privacy, without being too far from anything in or near Sebastopol, with it's excellent restaurants and shopping.There are also many fine wineries near by. David was great to work with. We hope to be making return trips to this little piece of paradise.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Exceeded expectations!
Guest: jarvs22
(Tualatin, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10
Review Submitted: 04/27/10
We rented this place for paasport weekend in dry creek because nothing close was availble. This place was well worth the 40 minute drive into dry creek, the pictures do not do it justice. The grounds are absolutely perfect, great deck and hot tub. The place has great accomodations, quality comfortable mattresses and bedding, a great kitchen with everything you need for cooking and a ton of space. The owner was very hepful in giving you all of the details of the property as well as surrounding vineyards, places of interest and recommended food. I plan on booking again next year for dry creek regardless of available rentals that are closer.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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