Location: Kenwood, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Walking Distance to 15 Wineries, the Kenwood Market, Etc.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Welcome
The Ladder House is an elegant wine country get away located in the lovely village of Kenwood. In the midst of Sonoma Valley wine country, you are at the center of it all. A short drive from San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area, there are more than fifteen vineyards / tasting rooms within walking distance (~ 1 mile) of our little cottage and another twenty plus wineries within biking distance (~3-5 miles). If you are coming for the wine, you have picked the right location. Start by enjoying a complimentary bottle of Mayo Family Wine the day you arrive. You're likely to want to visit the local tasting rooms and buy some more once you have tried it. They are our local favorite. See the activities page on our website for more on the local wineries and other activities.
An Adventure
Have more than just wine on your mind? Sonoma Valley is alive with activities and places to go. Visit nearby Morton’s Warm Springs for a swim and picnic by the creek, spend the day out on the coast and have dinner with a view of the ocean, take a bike ride and enjoy the picturesque local scenery or go for a hike in nearby Jack London park or Sugarloaf Ridge park. Sugarloaf is also home to the Robert Ferguson Observatory where you can spend an evening star gazing. Hike Mount Baldwin, enjoy the majestic views of Northern California and spy Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day. Sonoma Square is just a 15 minute drive and you can usually find a major event going on each weekend. We have put together a book of activities which you can enjoy while staying at our peaceful cottage with each activity rated by amount of time required. From a two hour jaunt to day long adventures, we hope you will find several activities to enjoy. Click here for a summary of some of the activities we have laid out for our guests.
Dining
There are several great restaurants in Kenwood, all providing a great meal and ambiance. Slightly farther away in Glen Ellen (5 min drive) are additional establishments offering a great variety of offerings, all top shelf. Or, venture a little farther south to Sonoma or north to Santa Rosa for yet more options. For more dining details, click here.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King 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
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 Master Bedrooms with King beds in each. Mini Mac based entertainment system includes ability to watch full screen movies from internet on 42" Flat panel TV
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off Season .. Oct 15–Mar 31 (2 night min stay)
$285/night: Sun to Thurs
$325/night: Fri & Sat (4 guests)
In Season ... Apr 01–Oct 14 (2 night min stay)
$315/night: Sun to Thurs
$375/night: Fri & Sat (4 guests)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Kenwood
Love the area, the wineries, the people and just had to get a place in the area. Walking distance to 15 + wineries including Mayo, VJB, Kenwood, Kunde and many others. Can't beat it for the wine or the people. Rob grew up in SF going to Russian River and other parts of Sonoma for vacation his whole life. Just made sense to come here. :-)
The Unique Benefits at this House
Great location for getting to local wineries. Sometimes we just walk to the nearby ones and then we don't have to worry about tasting too much. Sometimes we ride our bikes to the wineries and sometimes we ride to one of the local state parks, Sugarloaf Ridge and Jack London Park. Nearby Morton's Springs is a great location for swimming or picnics, etc. Great dining in Kenwood and Glen Ellen and you can always visit Sonoma Square (about 15 min drive from the cottage). A nice drive to the coast for dinner or just to get out on the beach is a great adventure as well. And, of course, if you run out of wineries or things in Sonoma, you can go over the hill to Napa side to give them a try. Only a 40 min drive. By the way, while staying at the Cypress Ladder House, you will be able to get discounts for some of the local wineries, etc. See our discount coupons for Mayo Reserve Room while staying at the cottage.
Owner's Map of Kenwood
We work and live in San Jose currently, though would love to retire some day in the Kenwood area. Rob is an an electronics industry executive and Kathy is in management for an accounting firm. We have four great kids: 6, 7 and two 9 year olds. We hope you enjoy your stay at our vacation get away property in Kenwood. We put a lot of work and care into it.
Property Photos
- Front of Ladder House - Mountain View Kenwood Cottage in Wine Country with Hot Tub and Fireplace
- Back Deck with Hot Tub - Mountain View Kenwood Cottage in Wine Country with Hot Tub and Fireplace
- Kitchen with New Stainless Appliances Throughout - Mountain View Kenwood Cottage in Wine Country with Hot Tub and Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Master Bedroom #1 with French Doors leading to back deck and hot tub.
- Master Bedroom #2
- One of Two Full Bathrooms
- Spacious Living Room
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