Vacation Rentals by Owner

First Wedding Anniversay

Guest: the Swallows
Date of Stay: 12/01/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/12

A lovely get away in idyllic surroundings. Perfect for our fist wedding anniversary, and a last little trip before the baby arrives. Salt Lake City, UT

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Engagement!

Guest: Ben and Eric
Date of Stay: 10/30/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/12

Our first time here and we couldn't have picked a more perfect place to celebrate our engagement! The location is stunning - so much so that we shot our engagement photos here. The cottage is centrally located and was a wonderful place to come home to each evening. Thank you so much! Highlights included a tour of nearby Windsor Oaks Vineyard & Winery, and the Sonoma Canopy Tour. Among others, the Zinfindel at Windsor was fantastic. Dinner at Farmhouse Inn was superb. Washington DC

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Returning Again

Guest: Christie and Mike
Date of Stay: 10/23/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/12

Our third year in a row and each year it's harder and harder to leave! It's what heaven must look like! Amazing sunrises, beautiful moon and stargazing, and always things to see (and taste)on the property. We dream of moving to this area and living like this! Thank you for continuing to share your sanctuary with us Brenda. Christie and Mike NYC, NY

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gorgeous setting

Guest: masswinelover (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

The views from the cottage couldn't be more spectacular. We enjoyed watching the sunrise every morning, there were great views from the windows and the deck. The cottage was great too, especially enjoyed the cozy window seats/nooks. This is truly a special place. I would highly recommend this to anyone for a peaceful vacation.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/30/09 Review Submitted: 09/30/09

Lavender cottage is a beautiful, private peaceful retreat! A great place to leave the world behind and relax. I can still smell the lavender!

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Guest: Mary Carol Baird (Penryn, CA 95663)
Date of Stay: 08/21/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/09

We had a delightful stay at Lavender Cottage at Sunrise Ridge. I considered it spiritual, emotional, and physical healing on a little piece of paradise. We also learned something about organic and bio diversity in crop raising, particularly the watering system. Mary Carol & Jack Baird Penryn, CA

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/21/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/09

Lavender Cottage is just wonderful. The setting is perfect, it is quiet and peaceful. The cottage itself is very spacious and very nicely appointed. We were visiting Sonoma County to look at property and boy do we wish we could find a place like this! The views are fantastic and all the ripe fruit was wonderful. We will definitely come back to stay when we continue our search and will recommend it to our Bay Area friends. This place is a find!

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Guest: Diane and Ed1 (New York)
Date of Stay: 08/07/09 Review Submitted: 08/07/09

The cottage was a beautiful, quiet escape from our busy lifestyles. The grounds were breathtaking and the cottage was private and had everything necessary for a homoe away from home.

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Guest: Mike and Christie (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/26/09 Review Submitted: 07/26/09

We had an absolutely fabulous time at the Sunrise Ridge Retreat. It is the most peaceful setting to have a week away. The grounds are gorgeous and we had a full week of great wine, fresh fruit and vegetables, beautiful sunrises and nights in the hot tub under the stars. We look forward to coming back again soon! Mike and Christie

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Guest: Lynda & Jim (New Hampshire)
Date of Stay: 07/15/09 Review Submitted: 07/15/09

An enchanting sensory delight in every way...The views of sweeping vineyards..awakening to the sunrise each morning...the distant lights of Santa Rosa...and a magnificant full moon each night ... an unforgettable experience..The scents of lavender and rosemary...hummingbirds diving... ...walks were wonderfully peaceful...visits to vineyards and the coast were exciting! A perfect blend of adventure and calm all rolled into one! I hope to return again to your little slice of Heaven! Thank you , Lynda and Jim

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Guest: Jonathan Mancini (Cranston, Rhode Island)
Date of Stay: 08/27/08 Review Submitted: 08/27/08

We just finished our one week stay at Sunrise Ridge and it was excellent. Perfect location to explore all that the area offers. Very relaxing and we look forward to planning our return visit. This place is a great retreat. Sincerely, Jonathan & Kathleen Mancini, Cranston, Rhode Island

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/22/08

Home away from home says it all! We loved our week in your perfect cottage in such a pastoral setting. We enjoyed the hot tub every evening with a glass of wine purchased at the day's favorite winery. The area restaurants did not disappoint. But most of all the serenity of the place, the proximity to enchanting countryside, the coast, no strip malls or Wal-Mart...just the way it used to be in our beautiful country. Thank you for sharing your very special place with us. We will return...

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Guest: Cindy in Val
Date of Stay: 06/16/07 Review Submitted: 06/15/07

We are counting our blessings each day at Sunrise Ridge! The gardens -- the cottage warm with wood and works of art in spacious blue sky. It was the perfect complement to our singing workshop. Thanks for all,

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Guest: Karen Paul
Date of Stay: 05/25/07 Review Submitted: 05/24/07

What a marvelous retreat. From the warm warmth and serenity of the pale yellow walls to the lavender and rosemary lining the walks, this is truly an amazing place. The gardens are wonderful and the cottage charming. The window seat and insets are perfect. The views are gorgeous. Thank you so much for making our 10th anniversary getaway so memorable.

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Guest: Joanna and Ken
Date of Stay: 05/21/07 Review Submitted: 05/20/07

What a wonderful place to stay. The setup is just perfect for us! We just launched the awesome kitchen, plus a few! And the stargazing from the hot tub was priceless. An amazing getaway that we much appreciated. They've done an amazing job on the landscaping, and it will be beautiful for years to come. Peace.

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Guest: Irena and Rick
Date of Stay: 05/10/07 Review Submitted: 05/09/07

Thank you so much for your hospitality. Your little slice of heaven up here is amazing, and we are so lucky that we got to enjoy it for a few days. Our honeymoon was perfect, and we could not have picked better place!

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Guest: Murray and Sean
Date of Stay: 04/07/07 Review Submitted: 04/06/07

This place rocked! A much-needed getaway from the urban mess and traffic of Southern California. The wine was great too! Thanks so much and we hope to be back. Murray and Sean.

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Guest: Terry and Dan West
Date of Stay: 03/25/07 Review Submitted: 03/24/07

Thank you for your hospitality and excellent accommodations. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay during our time here. Coleman Valley Road was a highlight! As well as the fruit trees being in bloom.

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Guest: Toni Castal
Date of Stay: 02/04/07 Review Submitted: 02/03/07

Hard to believe it took us over a year to get back here. The magic remains. The smell of rosemary on the walk, the full moon over the hot tub, quiet dinners, lazy afternoons reading, long walks, and lots of time to select it be grateful. We look forward to our next visit……….. Sooner, and later.

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Guest: Valerie and Michael Hatfield
Date of Stay: 01/08/07 Review Submitted: 01/07/07

20 years together in a beautiful place for a second honeymoon!

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Guest: Ed Meyer (Syracuse, NY)
Date of Stay: 04/01/06 Review Submitted: 04/05/06

Wow!! Although the spring weather was not the best, we found this cozy guest house to satisfy all of our remote getaway desires. The full working kitchen and jacuzzi were very accomodating as well as the breathtaking views and close proximity to all of the wonderful California wineries in the area. What an amazing time we had in the Sonoma and coastal area, hiking, day trips, picnics, beach walks and coatal views, wineries, and amazing restraunts all in very short proximity to the house. These accomodations are a perfect location for a small family or couples getaway. We can't wait to visit again.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 03/22/06 Review Submitted: 03/21/06

October 10,2005 We loved our stay here. Too bad we have to leave today but we'll be back next year for sure. O'll tell friends abour your lovely place. It's so cute and quit. Thanks Kae & Pablo Berkeley, CA

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Guest: Mona and Carolyn Harvey (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 03/01/06 Review Submitted: 03/23/06

What a fabulous place! Our host was great. The views were nice. The property is situated on a hill at the end of a long country lane. It feels like its at the end of the world in the best kind of ways. Like being able to see stars and hear nothing but the music of nature at night. We enjoyed relaxing in this very private comfy, charming, roomy, bright, spotless, peaceful cottage. We explored the bucolic countryside, check out the several small towns. We Peeked into many interesting shops and some of the many garden nurserys in the area. Out of a rating of one to ten, we'd give Sunrise Ridge Retreat a BIG FAT TEN.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 10/10/05 Review Submitted: 10/09/05

October 10,2005 We loved our stay here. Too bad we have to leave today but we'll be back next year for sure. I'll tell friends abour your lovely place. It's so cute and quit. Thanks Kae & Pablo Berkeley, CA

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Guest: Toni Casal
Date of Stay: 10/05/05 Review Submitted: 10/04/05

We relaxed and forgot about the task list. It was all about stargazing, hikes, eaing great food and wine and being together. We'll be back! Thanks for the respite. Toni

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Guest: Ed & Kathy Lynch (Cary, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 10/01/05 Review Submitted: 10/14/05

Thank you for the opportunity to stay at Sunrise Ridge Retreat. It was truly a retreat for us. The cottage felt like home with all its ammenities. The views are spectacular! It is a wonderful place to stay when you want to get away from it all but still have easy access to the wineries and sights of the surrounding area. The cottage was immaculate and well stocked. We can't wait to go back!

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Guest: Nef
Date of Stay: 09/27/05 Review Submitted: 09/26/05

So relaxed that we forgot what month it was :). Thank you for the hospitality. We enjoyed partaking in a little piece of your oasis. We go back home reluctantly. See you again soon! Nef & Johanna

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