Avail: May 19-June 11; Aug 15 - Sep 2 2013
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
The property is located directly on the 10th fairway of the Oakmont Village Valley Lakes Course (there are two public courses in Oakmont, our guests may use both). The views from the kitchen, breakfast nook, living room and master bedroom all look out on the fairway and have a mountain backdrop. Seldom would you look out and not see a doe with her fawns walking by or stretched out next to the house or just below the master bedroom window. Sometime 6-8 deer at a time. Rabbits, birds (geese, ducks, wild turkeys, woodpeckers, robins) are usually there also. Even a little red fox stops by and puts his nose on the breakfast nook window. Bring your camera.
The home sleeps four in two separate bedrooms. The master bedroom is large and features a queen-sized bed. If you are a book lover, there are shelves of books for guests along one of the walls. It has a private bath with a shower. The view from this room is of the fairway. You can watch deer go by while lying in bed, plus, there is a mountain view.
The second bedroom has a king-sized bed. The bathroom for that bedroom is steps away in the hallway. The window in this room provides nice lighting but does not look out onto the golf course.
The living room has a pullout sofa bed that can sleep two, and also has book shelves where guests may help themselves to books. The dining room table seats six. There is a flat screen TV in the living room.
There is an outdoor patio fronting the golf course with a table for dining for four. The BBQ cooker is located on the patio.
Included is a full kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and a plethora of plates and silverware, and plenty of pots and pans. The view from the kitchen also includes the golf course.
In the breakfast nook area, there is a hard wired computer with a 19' monitor; the connection is Broadband Internet. Printer included. Guests may connect their own laptop to the high speed Internet connection, or connect to WiFi also.
In the living room, a 47' flat screen HD TV with extensive channels available.
A one-car garage with access into the house from the garage is included. There is room to also park in one space in the driveway.
The key attraction to this one-story home is there are no adjoining walls to other units. This is a stand-alone, single-story (no steps to climb), condo and of course, there is no one above you either. It's pin-drop quiet and peaceful.
It is in an age 55+ community so no children are allowed. One of the renters needs to be at least 55 years-old. The owners, who stay there often, insist on absolutely no smoking inside or outside the property as one is terribly allergic to cigarette smoke.
Loud parties are forbidden. This is a quiet, peaceful, relaxing place.
Keywords: View from kitchen, den, living room, master br and patio is of fairway and mountains. Single story, immaculate, private,quiet as a pin drop, great reviews, people return year after year.
Property Type
- Condo
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Not Suitable For Children
- Non Smoking Only
- Senior Adults Only Community
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
- King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Gas Fireplace
- Air Conditioning
- Garage
- Washing Machine
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Clothes Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
Communications
- Telephone
- Mobile Phone
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Golf Course Front
- Golf Course View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Cinemas
- Mountain Biking
- Golf
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Equestrian Events
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Walking
- Bird Watching
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Hiking
Other Activities
Reviews
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Third Time's The Charm (Ted and Mary Kay)
Third Time's The Charm (Ted and Mary Kay)
- Guest Ted and Mary Kay Bowersox
- Date of stay 11/01/12
- Review Submitted 11/11/12
We keep coming back!! Just like a home away from home. This third time here we took in a San Francisco city tour and the iconic show "Beach Blanket Babylon", which we highly recommend. Our winery highlight this time was the Castillo Di Amorosa ( Castle of Love)... That does indeed take u back to the medieval days. Also, highly suggest the Culinary Institute of America for a special treat. Perfect location...too much to do, not enough time. Guess we will have to come again. :-)Recommended for: People with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Great vacation or summer home!
Great vacation or summer home!
- Guest Grace
- Date of stay 07/19/12
- Review Submitted 10/07/12
My husband and I spent three months in this comfortable, well furnished home in beautiful Napa/Sonoma wine country and we highly recommend it. After a day of visiting the nearby wineries and unique shops, it was great to come "home," pick a book from the extensive library provided or open a bottle of wine and relax on the patio with the friendly deer grazing on the golf course or resting under the big oak tree. The deer are not frightened by the golfers coming through, and the golfers do not seem to mind waiting for a mother deer leading her young fawns across a green. Needless to say, there are excellent retaurants here in the wine coutry, including the world-famous French Laundry. We liked Cafe Citti in nearby Kenmore for informal and very good Italian pasta dinners. We are tennis players, and the owners arranged for us to use Oakmont's friendly tennis courts. If you play golf, there are two public courses available for you. Or, you can get your exercse in Oakmont's state of the art Fitness Center. Bridge? there's that too! All in all, we enjoyed our stay here and we think you will too. Peter and Grace BoyleRecommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Great visit!
Great visit!
- Guest wanderlust
- Date of stay 04/27/12
- Review Submitted 05/02/12
We ended up having to take a quick last minute trip to visit relatives in Santa Rosa and Tom was able to accommodate our last minute weekend request. The place was terrific; exactly how he described it. It was very inviting with the number of books to sort through, all the lovely artwork and it had all the comforts of home so we didn't have to bring anything! There were 4 of us and with two bathrooms and two bedrooms, we had privacy but was able to enjoy leisurely meals in the dining room. We were even lucky enough to spot some deer in the morning feasting on their breakfast right outside the window! As mentioned, this is a very quiet residential area so if you're there to drink and party after visiting wineries, this place is probably not for you. But if you need a respite from all the winery visits, want a quiet respite from the hubbub - check this place out!Recommended for: People with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+.
Owner response: Esther's description is perfect! It is very difficult to convince those deer to dine outside the window when new guests arrive. Fortunately, deer are seen pretty much daily at this little slice of heaven location. Thanks for your comments Esther, you and your family were perfect guests. Tom and Greta
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Wonderful get away,
Wonderful get away,
- Guest Steve
- Date of stay 02/01/12
- Review Submitted 04/07/12
Quaint detached unit on the golf course. The course is not crowded and makes for a leisurely game. There are dozens of wineries in the area. Several companies offer tasting tours. Wildlife stroll right off the patio throughout the day. The only stress felt on this trip was should we golf or visit the vineyards. Similar dilemma was encountered when picking from the great restaurants to dine. The unit sleeps 6 and is spacious enough for more than 6 to socialize so you can invite friends over for grilling or dinner.Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.
Owner response: We like the dilemmas when the choice is to golf or visit winerys and having to choose from great restaurants. Thank you for the nice comment. Tom and Greta
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Perfect Location for Touring both Napa.Sonoma Wine Country
Perfect Location for Touring both Napa.Sonoma Wine Country
- Guest Lorraine R.
- Date of stay 08/05/10
- Review Submitted 10/07/10
My husband and I spent the month of August and were very happy with our accomodations. The animals in the back yard described were a delight to view from the living room and patio area. The home was exceptionaly clean and a good size for 2 bedrooms. Very very quiet which I loved. The owner was a dellight to work with and is one of the reasons I decided to rent his home. The location was great because we were able to tour all of Napa and the Sonoma area plus was only 1 hour drive from San Francisco. Restaurants nearby in Glen Ellen were wonderful and the home is close to many wineries. Would recommend very much.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+.
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Lorne
Lorne
- Guest Lorne
- Date of stay 09/18/10
- Review Submitted 10/04/10
Absolutely a perfect house for a vacation in the Wine Country. This home has all the modern conveniences to make your stay perfect. We just stayed for 8 beautiful days in late September. The home is a great place for one or two couples. The location is perfect for a wine & food vacation as the house is located just off highway 12, Sonoma is 25 min. away, Napa is 55 min, Healdsburg is 40 min, and Bodega Bay is only 1 hour. For the Golfer, the greens are very well kept and the whole area is very nice. My wife and I can recommend this home for a laid back vacation in the Wine Country with out any problems.Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
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Loved this place!
Loved this place!
- Guest Terri
- Date of stay 07/29/10
- Review Submitted 08/07/10
The listing and photos were accurate, it was actually more spacious than expected. The home was fully stocked and very clean. We did not have to supply anything except our own personal necessities.... local wines, cheese, fruit and bread :) I would definately recommend this property. It is in a beautiful, peaceful setting centrally located to allow easy day trips to surrounding areas. All just about a 1 hour drive away, we visited Healsburg, Jenner, SF city. So many more places to visit, we will have to go back, and we will definately stay here.Recommended for: Girls getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Kenwood: Great location for visiting the Wine Country
Kenwood: Great location for visiting the Wine Country
- Guest Kathy
- Date of stay 12/26/09
- Review Submitted 08/05/10
Spend 3 nights here. Lovely view of the golf course, from large spacious condo. All possible amenities. Beautiful countryside, and minutes from top notch wineries. Great get-away! Also perfect for golfers.Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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We were the first lucky ones to rent this place!
We were the first lucky ones to rent this place!
- Guest Leslie
- Date of stay 11/25/09
- Review Submitted 06/18/10
Over Thanksgiving weekend in 2009, my extended family (ages 3 to 66) stayed here and found the home to be in excellent condition -- very clean and comfortable. The owner is easy to work with and kind. His attention to detail made the whole transaction understandable and easy to employ. The beds were all comfortable, as was the furniture in the living room. The kitchen was fully stocked with necessary equipment and dishes to satisfy our needs, even for a Thanksgiving meal. There's a great Mexican restaurant right near the complex that we enjoyed our first night of the stay. We look forward to returning there, as our daughter and family (including the three-year-old grandchild) live in Santa Rosa.Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+.
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Cozy in the Wine Country
Cozy in the Wine Country
- Guest Pam
- Date of stay 10/09/09
- Review Submitted 06/17/10
We spent five wonderful get-away days in this lovely house on the golf course last fall. I fell in love with the view and the location. The house had all the amenities we expected: clean rooms and comfortable beds, a well equipped kitchen, table on the patio for viewing sunsets, and a computer with access to the internet. The owners were most helpful in suggesting good restaurants nearby. Each morning we walked three miles along the golf course up to the Oakmont Inn, seeing many deer, rabbits, and egrets along the way. This is an ideal location for golfers with two courses at your doorstep. We enjoyed visiting the nearby St. Francis Winery tasting room and touring the Kunde Winery caves. There are many wineries in this area and a short drive will take you to top-rated restaurants in Kenwood (Kenwood Restaurant), Sonoma (Della Santina’s), and Napa (Don Giovanni). Healdsburg is a short 20 minute drive - along with the boutiques on the square, there is Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen as well as the Oakville Grocery. One special day we drove the Westside Road Wine Trail through the Russian River Valley. We will return soon to this wonderful centrally-located cozy house for more touring through the Wine Country.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$250 | $1113 | ||||
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2006
About the owner: We are Tom and Greta. Greta is a retired special education teacher of 31 years. Tom is an expert on dating after 50 (Today Show and Good Morning America) and has authored several books on the topic. He is also a syndicated newspaper columnist, and has owned Tutor and Spunky's Deli in Dana Point, California, for 24 years. We have owned property for 33 years in the village of Oakmont. In 2006, we purchased this home because of its golf course location and while it is a condo, it's just like a stand alone house because there are no adjoining walls. We have elected to make our home a vacation rental because we want time to be able to come here and stay ourselves, which we do several times a year. Do we love it? You bet. We are proud of the 5-star reviews on the property
Why the Owner Chose Kenwood:
The property is in the heart of the Valley of the Moon, with the St Francis Vineyard (the bell tower chimes on the hour) less than a mile away. This ideal location is located on the 10th fairway of the Oakmont Village Valley Lakes Golf Course (a 100-yard walk to the starter's shack--public course). The Oakmont deli and market is just a five minute drive away. It's very quiet and private. Perhaps the biggest reason we love our home: the parade of deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, geese and birds directly in front of the property. Occasionally, a red fox puts his nose on the breakfast nook window. Beyond the direct view of the fairway, the mountains are in the background. Very peaceful. The property is 8 miles east of Santa Rosa via US 12 and about 18 miles west of the town of Sonoma.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo:
For golfers, the pro shop/starters shack for the front and back nines of this executive course is 100 yards away. We love the nearby vineyards--20 of them within a 10-minute drive, including Ledson (5 minutes), St Francis (3 minutes) and Kenwood, Kunde, Chateau St. Jean, Landmark, and Blackstone. Sonoma Co. has more than 240 wineries, all within an hour's drive. And then there are the wonderful restaurants nearby, including Kenwood, where the food is great and celebrities can sometimes be seen. We saw Tommy Smothers at the restaurant not long ago. But, it's the peace, quiet and beauty of the area that caps it off.
In the unit, Wi-Fi as well as high speed cable are present. TV includes an HD 47' Flat Screen.
Contact us
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- Secondary: (949) 412-4261 (California, USA)
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Photos
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View from the living room
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Guest bedroom with Queen-sized bed, closets on the left.
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Home exterior from golf course, master bedroom is the right side window
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Master bath shower
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Kitchen - new electric stove with new microwave overhead
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Dining room table with extra leaf can seat 8
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Breakfast nook table
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View of Santa Rosa Mt. from master bedroom
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8 deer near home (photo by Gary Moon - Tulsa, Oklahoma)
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Master bedroom with king-sized bed and golf course view
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Living room taken from Breakfast nook
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Outdoor patio dining includes a bbq (propane)
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Kitchen window side of kitchen - dishwasher and fridge
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View from front door entry - bookshelves on left
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Guest bathroom with shower and tub
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What's for breakfast? 5 deer nearby (photo by Gary Moon, Tulsa, Ok)
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