Location: Kenwood, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Walking Distance to 15 Wineries, the Kenwood Market, Etc.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: House, cottage, villa, get-away, home
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. You can find the link to our site just above the Owners Profile below.
Planned Winery Tours
We provide our customers with details of local wineries by area with suggestions based on your favorite varietals along with who to ask for at each winery. Makes for a great pre-planned tour should you not want to have to do the work yourself. Ask us about it when booking the Ladder House.
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.
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, see our website activities page.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : New Serta Pillow Top Mattresses
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : 6 person jetted hot tub on back deck
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : DVD Player and Mac Mini for watching Netflix, Hulu and other internet video sites on the 42" Flat Panel
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Mac Mini based System with over 3,500 iTunes Song Library: Rock, Pop, Classical, Flamenco, Celtic, Peruvian, All types.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Everything needed to Cook Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : With filtered / chilled water and ice dispenser.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : New Propane Webber Grill
- Deck/Patio : Beutiful large back deck, Additional seating under back tree. Huge property lot, lots of private viewing of nature.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Sonoma Wine Valley views of mountains and vineyards.
- Communications
- Computer : Full Mac Mini with wireless keyboard and mouse
- Broadband Internet : Entertainment system connected to highest speed Cable: 20 Mbps download speed. Gigabit Ethernet. Fast WiFi
- 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
- Golf
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off Season (Nov 15–Mar 31): $245/night: Sun to Thurs, $275/night: Fri & Sat
$1,600 / Week ...(4 guests) (2 night min stay)
In Season: (Apr 01–Nov 14): $295/night: Sun to Thurs, $345/night: Fri & Sat
$1,900 / Week ...(4 guests) (2 night min stay)
9% Sonoma Lodging Tax Required
Cleaning Fee; $120
***Call or Email for special 2 person reduced rates***
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Romantic Wine Country Cottage in Kenwood (Walk to 15 Wineries)
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.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Great location for visiting some of the best wineries Sonoma or Napa has to offer. Sometimes we just walk to the nearby tasting rooms and then we don't have to worry about driving after. 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.
Food and wine pairings. Written up by Wall St. Journal as best wine/food paring in Sonoma.
Kenwood Market Ty Caton Winery Muscardini Winery Paradise Ridge Winery Enkidu WInery Doce Lunas Restaurant
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 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
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- Front of Ladder House - Mountain View Kenwood Cottage in Wine Country with Hot Tub and Fireplace
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- Front of Ladder House - Mountain View Kenwood Cottage in Wine Country with Hot Tub and Fireplace
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- Back Deck with Hot Tub - Mountain View Kenwood Cottage in Wine Country with Hot Tub and Fireplace
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- Kitchen with New Stainless Appliances Throughout
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- Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom #1 w/ French Doors to back deck, Eastern King w/ Serta Pillow Top
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- Master Bedroom #2 w/ Cal King Bed & Serta Pillow Top
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- One of Two Full Bathrooms
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- Spacious Living Room
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- Living Room Opposite Angle
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- Front Yard, Landscaping similar to local wineries
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- Hot Tub Outside Master Bedroom #1, Back Deck w/ Patio Set & Umbrella
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- Back Yard View
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- Back Yard View 2
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- Nearby Chateau St. Jean Winery
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- Nearby Landmark Winery (Gardens)
Traveler Reviews (13)
Total Relaxation!
Guest: Greg Grillo
(Washington)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11
Review Submitted: 11/01/11
We spent 5 perfect days and nights in the heart of the Sonoma Valley with the Ladder House as our home base. The house worked perfectly for 2 couples with a quiet residential street location and maximum privacy. The hot tub on the deck, the bbq for grilling, the super comfy king beds, the outside table and chairs for lounging, the mini Mac entertainment system, and the well-stocked kitchen all added to the relaxation. Nothing is far away either. We loved Ledson Winery, and highly recommend spending time there. The Grilled Meat platter at Doce Lunas restaurant (2 minutes away) is unbelievable too. A couple activity highlights included bikes rented out of Sonoma Plaza and a self guided 20 mile ride through the quiet vineyards and into several wineries, and the Canopy tours just outside Occidental with zip lines through the redwoods. It was just about an hour there, and a neat activity to break up days at the wineries. We went to Napa last year and enjoyed it, but Sonoma has a different pace and less people and is perfect if you want to really relax. We would recommend the Ladder House especially for 2 couples who enjoy being together but still having a little space.
Recommended for:
Needed a weekend getaway and chose the right place
Guest: Levahj
(Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11
Review Submitted: 10/27/11
My wife and I were in great need of a weekend away from the kids. We grabbed another couple who wanted a weeked away as well and stayed at the Ladder House and had a great time. Pictures are pretty well desciptive of the house. 2 bdrms and very comfortable for two couples. I personally enjoy hot tubs after a long day, and it was quite nice jumping in after a long day of walking and wine tasting. Personally did not have much expereince in the Alexander Valley - always seemed to end up in Napa in previous trips - but was pleasantly surprised at the Wineries and just how many were walking distance to the House. Would definately stay here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.
Lovely Break
Guest: Prisca
(Joplin, MO)
Date of Stay: 08/31/11
Review Submitted: 09/08/11
This was absolutely the perfect house for two couples to retreat. The location enabled us to visit Napa one day, stay in the Sonoma area another day and easily head out to Windsor locales. Every morning we headed out for either a hike or horseback ride - something active before lounging at wineries all afternoon. It was so close to state parks that it made that easy. The house was well appointed and the stereo was really the best thing as we hooked up our iPod and had exactly the ambiance we wanted. The beds were amazing like everyone else says and that makes for a very relaxing stay. The transactions getting it all reserved and paid for was sooooo hassle free. We would stay again. Thanks!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Perfect Location
Guest: Polly T.
(Corona del Mar, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
Absolutely loved this house! It's decorated flawlessly, the location is perfect, the beds are SO comfortable and the jacuzzi is the perfect way to end a strenuous day of wine tasting while sampling one of that day's purchases.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Great place, great time
Guest: Malcolm
(Walnut Creek)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/16/11
The Cypress Ladderhouse proved to be a great place to stay as well as a great location. We had a fabulous weekend.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway.
Excellent stay!
Guest: Jane
(San Carlos)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/13/11
We enjoyed our stay at Cypress Ladder very much. The house is very comfortable and well maintained. The location is fantastic and within easy walking distance to many wineries, we especially liked Landmark and Kunde vineyards. The owners are great to deal with and we certainly hope to return to this property in the future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Really Nice Wine Country Cottage
Guest: Katie
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
This is a wonderful wine county home, with some of the best views you will every get! Perfect location to everything, walking to many great wineries, short drive to: Sonoma, Napa, Healdsburg, Russian River winery's, Redwoods, Ocean, San Francisco. The owners keep the place very clean and in great condition. Wonderful bedding the best you can get! Great beds! Both bedrooms have king beds with great matresses. A must if you are traveling as two couples! Acutally asked them for the matress model so we can purchase one. You will get a great night sleep! Very quiet and beautiful location. The owners were so wonderful to work with. They sent us a whole wine tasting tour plan based on our favorite types of wines and it was spot on. We love all their suggestions. They go the extra mile to make everything perfect! We will be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Wonderful!!
Guest: Kami
(Dublin, California)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10
Review Submitted: 03/28/11
The stay was wonderful!! Wines were beautiful!! House was cozy, clean, comfortable, and the beds.......Zzzzzzzz!!! Just awesome! We loved it and will be booking again with you soon for May!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best time ever & best vacation rental, we'll be back!
Guest: Jenny
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11
Review Submitted: 03/27/11
Just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our stay at the Ladder House so very much. My husband and I and my sister and her husband really enjoyed the whole experience. The house was so cozy, furnished so exquisitely, and we were pleased to find that it was so complete - everything necessary to plan and cook a romantic dinner! We enjoyed the Mayo Zin the first night, for which we thank you. The grounds in front and back were so gorgeous and so well manicured that we really did feel like we were visiting yet another fine winery. We also really appreciated your many suggestions on places to visit and restaurants to eat at. We particularly enjoyed the Citti Cafe and the Mayo Wine and Food Pairing in Kenwood. We loved the tour at Benziger and the lovely Ledson Castle and wines. I think we managed to visit at least fifteen wineries and/or vineyards during the time we had in Kenwood. Our thanks again for having such a nice home and location for our trip to the wine country. We are already starting to plan our next wine country get-away and and the Ladder House is definitely our choice to stay again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Just Loved it, could not ask for more.
Guest: Jon
(Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10
Review Submitted: 10/31/10
First have to say that Kenwood is one of the best locations in Wine Country, great wineries, restaurants & rolling vineyards everywhere. The Ladder House was located at the end of a dead-end street, very peaceful and private. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, great for picture taking. Inside is just perfect, even better than the picures. All rooms are decorated with excellent detail. And they really have the corner on the the king bed master bedrooms. No other place we could find had two king beds and two bathrooms at this price level. Another couple, my wife and I stayed here for a week in Aug and just loved it. First time staying at a vacation rental and now won't ever stay at a hotel again if there is a vacation rental option. The owner was great to work with also. We had a couple of questions about the Mac PC based entertainment system and he was readily available and pleasant to work with on the phone. Five plus stars.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
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