Location: Boonville, North Coast, California, USA (Located 50 Miles N.W. of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Shooting Star vacation rental is an eco-friendly Olive Grove retreat in the middle of the famous wine growing region of Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, Northern California. This is the founding home of Stella Cadente Olive Oil Company and the olive oil from the property has won the "best in show" twice at the Oils of the World Competition. We harvest our Italian olives in mid-November and usually have a harvest party on-site to celebrate this event.
This area is very similar to Tuscany with rolling hillsides and climate that can dip to freezing. Our Frantoio, Leccino, Coratina and Pendolino trees thrive here and U.C. Davis has a "test plot" on the property to monitor other varietels. There are five such plots in California. A picnic table is set-up close to one of the olive groves and it is a sheer pleasure to watch the trees wave in the breeze as their leaves change from silver to green. The vacation house is a typical Mendocino Barnhouse with vaulted ceilings, super Saltillo pavers and a modern feeling.
The kitchen and dining room are part of the Great Room and there's a wide spiral staircase that leads to a loft bedroom. The master bedroom has a artisan-crafted steel bed and an en-suite bathroom with a tiled shower double shower heads. Relax in the 6-person hot tub at night, sipping a glass of pinot noir and enjoy the myriad of stars that blanket the sky.
There are 35 wineries in Anderson Valley and the cult-following Breggo Cellars is just a 2-minute walk away from the house. This Valley is famous for it's pinot noir and champagne producers including Duckhorn's GoldenEye from Napa and Roederer Estates from France.
This Valley is a must visit for food and wine aficionados and a more stunning to stay would be hard to find!
From time to time we hold "sensory evaluation and olive tree growing classes" for people who want a gain more insight into the world of extra virgin olive oil and how to get started planting olive trees. Be sure to ask if there is a class scheduled in time for your visit.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Museums
- Other Activities
- wine tasting, olive oil tasting, yoga classes Mon & Wed, Walking trail on site
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer .. 2 people .. $250/night .. $1550/week
Summer .. 4 people .. $425/night .. $2675/week
Winter .. 2 people ................ $1175/week
Winter .. 4 people ................ $2000/week
Available Nov-Apr (winter) - May-Oct (summer)
DISCOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL.IT'S A GREAT TIME TO GO WINE TASTING. VERY
FEW TOURISTS AND THE WINERIES/VINTNERS ARE EAGER TO SEE YOU!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1993
We live on site at this beautiful 20 acre ranch and founded Stella Cadente Olive Oil Company that has won the Best Domestic Olive Oil at the Oils of the World Competition twice. We have also won numerous other awards both internationally and domestically. No other olive oil company has matched this. Our partner in Butte County now runs the company full time and we have taken a rest to pursue other endeavors. Our soil and weather patterns are similar to Tuscany and this is the reason we chose to plant Leccino, Frantoio, Pendolino and Coratina varietals on this property.
Why the Owner Chose Boonville
Fell in love with the beauty of Anderson Valley and this ranch.
The Unique Benefits of this House
We are lucky enough to have a wonderful climate, stunning rolling hillsides, a variety of outdoor activities, world class wines and wonderful organic foods all within easy reach. We have our own natural spring and our water is simply awesome!
Property Photos
- Shooting Star from Olive Grove - Boonville, CA House with Private Hot Tub close to Wineries, Restaurants and Sightseeing
- picnic table at edge of Olive Grove - Boonville, CA House with Private Hot Tub close to Wineries, Restaurants and Sightseeing
- Great Room with Dining Table - Boonville, CA House with Private Hot Tub close to Wineries, Restaurants and Sightseeing
- Sitting Area
- master bedroom with custom steel bed
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #249040
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