A Perfect Honeymoon!

Guest: terrifict311 (payson, az, united states)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 01/11/12

This is a perfect place to escape to solitude and refresh. Beautiful views all hours of the day (especially sunset and early morning). As soon as we walked in the property we felt right at home. Very very cozy and fully loaded with anything you could need for cooking, comfort, relaxing and enjoying yourselves. We experienced absolutely no worries during our entire visit and would highly recommend this location to anyone who wants to get away and still be able to take a short drive to anywhere in either Napa Valley or Sonoma. We took a day to go down the mountain to Spain St. in Sonoma to have lunch and have a nice walk through a beautiful little town. The property owners are very accommodating and very prompt to make sure that you are taken care of. Our overall experience can not be described in words! Very pleased!

Owner response:Thank you for gracing Cinque Terre with your presence!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Exceptional Views, great location - A wonderful retreat!

Guest: JNewton (MA)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

This was actually my wife and my second visit to Cinque Terre. We loved staying at the property ( I call it a property because it is not a house, it is instead a compound of sorts with several casitas) so much that we went back just two years later. In fact, it is the only destination vacation that we have made a return visit to (we live on the East Coast). We stayed for one full week, unfortunately our only regret was to not spend more down time on the mountain. We did quite a bit of touring and wine tasting again as it is all around you and hard to ignore. If you are looking for a place to stay that is in a convenient location where you can easily access shops, etc, this is not where you would want to stay. If you are looking to escape and really, truly relax, this place is wonderful. To get to Cinque Terre, it is a 15 minute drive up a one lane windy road. When you pull up the driveway, you have the first main casita to your right where you will find a adequately supplied kitchenette and living area. To the left is the bedhouse. The bedhouse has a comfy king bed, 2 sinks, a toilet and shower. Off the bathroom area is a walkout to a patio with a hot tub. Up a small hill is both a barn house with 2 queen beds and the bath house. The bath house has a claw foot tub and toilet inside. Outside is a shower head. One of my favorite showers to date - bathing while gazing into the woods. Now, there are a few trails leading off of the main garden area. If you follow one, it will take you down to a small stage where the owners put on a music festival every year during the summer. Past that is a patio that brings you to an old camper from the 60s or 70s. They built a giant deck around the camper facing west there and it is glorious for sunsets. Would I recommend staying here? Absolutely. We love it and cannot wait to go back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Amazing... The Perfect Woodland Retreat

Guest: Jay W (San Francisco CA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

My wife and friend and I found this vacation rental property at the last minute before the 4th of July weekend. We were looking for a quiet place to decompress and escape from the noise of the City, dog friendly, within a 2 hour drive and not too expensive. This place was absolutely perfect! The natural beauty of the hills between Sonoma and Napa valleys is astounding. Its just a short 15 minute drive from either Glen Ellen in the Sonoma valley, or Yountville in the Napa valley, but we found ourselves completely isolated on this seemingly endless forested property. The owners have done an amazing job at turning the land into a rustic retreat, with just enough amenities to keep us happy. There is no wi-fi, and very little cell phone service, so don't come here expecting to be "plugged-in." To the contrary, you should come here to "unplug." The whole place has a rustic, but well-maintained feeling that clearly is the result of the caring love of the beautiful people who own the land. The vacation rental consists of 3 main buildings: 1) the main house with the kitchen (decently appointed, but bring your own spices and necessities if you plan to do much real cooking, which we did) and living room (flat screen tv, comfortable couches); 2) The master bedroom, with a luxurious king size bed, spacious bathroom/shower, and connected hot tub -- nice; and 3) a barn-style guest bedroom. Everything is well maintained -- despite the rustic atmosphere, nothing feels dingy or cobwebby. The gardens, patios, outdoor sitting areas, and pathways connecting the buildings are all gorgeous. They clearly put a lot of work into making this a perfect woodland getaway retreat. I'll be coming back as soon as I need to unplug again and get back into touch with nature.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

amazing... the perfect woodland retreat

Guest: Jay W (San Francisco CA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

My wife and friend and I found this vacation rental property at the last minute before the 4th of July weekend. We were looking for a quiet place to decompress and escape from the noise of the City, dog friendly, within a 2 hour drive and not too expensive. This place was absolutely perfect! The natural beauty of the hills between Sonoma and Napa valleys is astounding. Its just a short 15 minute drive from either Glen Ellen in the Sonoma valley, or Yountville in the Napa valley, but we found ourselves completely isolated on this seemingly endless forested property. The owners have done an amazing job at turning the land into a rustic retreat, with just enough amenities to keep us happy. There is no wi-fi, and very little cell phone service, so don't come here expecting to be "plugged-in." To the contrary, you should come here to "unplug." The whole place has a rustic, but well-maintained feeling that clearly is the result of the carving love of the beautiful people who own the land. The vacation rental consists of 3 main buildings: 1) the main house with the kitchen (decently appointed, but bring your own spices and necessities if you plan to do much real cooking, which we did) and living room (flat screen tv, comfortable couches); 2) The master bedroom, with a luxurious king size bed, spacious bathroom/shower, and connected hot tub -- nice; and 3) a barn-style guest bedroom. Everything is well maintained -- despite the rustic atmosphere, nothing feels dingy or cobwebby. The gardens, patios, outdoor sitting areas, and pathways connecting the buildings are all gorgeous. They clearly put a lot of work into making this a perfect woodland getaway retreat. I'll be coming back as soon as I need to unplug again and get back into touch with nature.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Cinque Terre Brings Me Great Joy

Guest: Cindi (San Jose)
Date of Stay: 03/03/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

My husband and I have had many wonderful extended weekends at Cinque Terre. We always stay for at least three nights, because we feel so comfortable, relaxed, and at peace. Sometimes we never even leave the mountain to go wine tasting. We enjoyed seeing lizards bathing in the sunshine as we took long walks along the trails. Each building on the property is charming and hand-built with pride and enthusiasm. Sweet and whimsical messages can be found painted on the cucina walls, the barn loft, and the tranquil bathhouse. I would recommend Cinque Terre to anyone who enjoys communing with nature. Whether you're getting tickled by bubbles in the jacuzzi, or taking a relaxing outdoor shower, this rustic retreat has it all. And it's so private, it's "clothing optional." We love it, and I'll bet you will, too!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Pleasant, dreamy, rustic romantic getaway

Guest: SF_Artist (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 12/11/10 Review Submitted: 05/01/11

I love this property. It felt like a real getaway from the rat race. The rooms are charming and comfortable. The property is situated on a mountain. It is refreshing, artistic and very relaxing. I recommend this getaway place for anyone! I took my sketchbook up here and made wonderful drawings of the funky furniture and took great photos too...treat yourself....

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Weclome, relaxing and comfortable stay

Guest: naturelover (Berkeley)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

We loved our stay here, it was exactly what we were looking for-- a very welcoming place that felt relaxed, very private, not uptight, where we could spread out and enjoy the company of friends. We loved the open layout of the Cucina, with its cheerful decor and plenty of spaces for us to play instruments and lounge and talk while making our meals, with a wood-burning stove, tons of windows, and a gorgeous view of fog over the mountains in the morning. The Bed House was comfortable and prettily decorated, and we had a great night's sleep there after enjoying a late-night hot tub. During the days, we enjoyed hiking at Hood Mountain Regional Park while our friends went wine tasting in Sonoma. The best part of the property was just feeling that we could fully relax in a beautiful place with complete privacy. Our dog LOVED being able to join us and run around to his heart's content, and we were so happy to be able to bring him. Definitely will stay again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners.

Love this place!

Guest: Orchid (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/23/11

I've been staying here for several years now every time i go back they have made really sweet improvements. Love the hot tub and the peacefulness here. I've come here with friends, lovers and also enjoyed this little slice of heaven all on my own. Go enjoy!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Relaxing and creative retreat spot

Guest: Jack (El Sobrante)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/23/11

I have stayed there and held company retreats and training programs there. The host are very accommodating and the property and furnishings are comfortable and artistic. A wonderful alternative to the bland hotels in the area.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A major disappointment/Wouldn't recommend

Guest: tweega (Deerfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/25/11

I was shocked to pull into this property as I felt I was vacationing at "Sanford and Son". There were approximately 10 discarded and overturned chaises, benches and chairs littering the yard with other assorted junk. We found mouse droppings in the drawers and the hot water did not work in the bath shed, located about 30 feet from our bedroom, a converted shed . Getting to the bathroom outbuilding facility was very inconvenient in the pouring rain. Reaching the property is a difficult drive as it is 5 miles up a very windy narrow road. Personally, I feel the property needs to be cleaned up extensively prior to be considered rentable to most potential tenants. I was shocked to have to pay the requested amount after seeing the property. It reminded me of a flashback to the Woodstock era,

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