Location: Healdsburg, Russian River, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (85 miles north of San Francisco and Oakland, near Hwy 101)
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Located above vineyards in Sonoma County's world-renowned wine grape growing Dry Creek Valley, this is a 948 sq ft studio apartment over our 3-car garage. Perfect for a romantic weekend in Sonoma County Wine Country, there are many wineries within 10-minute driving time. World class restaurants are located in Geyserville and Healdsburg.
This studio was completed in January 2005 with forced air heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort, plus ceiling fans over the King-size bed and the leather entertainment seating in the Great Room. An electric fireplace provides ambience and/or warmth.
Surround sound enhances your experience of the 54" satellite HDTV and/or one of the many dvd's available. A 200 sq ft balcony/tile deck is accessible via sliding glass doors from both the bedroom and great room. All windows are dual pane. There is privacy from the home behind this unit. Wireless high-speed internet access is available.
The bathroom features tile surrounding a 6' soaking tub (with showerhead over it). There is a private entrance and space to park on the side. Property is located 8 miles north of Healdsburg and 3 miles south of Lake Sonoma, where you can enjoy boating and fishing; driving time is approximately 1 hr, 30 min North of San Francisco or Oakland.
Please...no children, no pets, no smoking.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided: Extra sets of bath towels are in the cabinet. Kitchen towels are under the kitchen sink.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: High Definition via satellite (Direct TV)
- DVD
- Video Library: Movie selections vary from De Vinci Code to Toy Story
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave: Convection Microwave plus a hotplate
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony: 200 sq ft tiled with table and 4 chairs outside
- View/Location
- Mountain View: view of Geyser Peak
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Eating utensils provided, some pots/pans. Views of vineyards. Electric Fireplace.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseshoes
- Other Activities
- Wine Tasting, Live Theater in Healdsburg, Movie Theater in Healdsburg, Lake Sonoma is 3 miles north.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept-Feb Weekend Rate: $350 Fri(3:00PM) thru Sun(1:00PM)
Midweek: $150/night (Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurs nights)
$45 cleaning fee
March-Aug Weekend Rate: $400 Fri (3:00PM) thru Sun (1:00PM)
Midweek: $175/night (Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs nights)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
John is an Owner/Agent with CENTURY 21 Les Ryan's Healdsburg Realtors. Selling real estate since 1986 in Healdsburg, he has become very knowledgable about the area...and fell in love with the Dry Creek Valley. John & Janice purchased their property in 1996, built their residence in late 2002 and the garage with apartment in 2005. Janice works with John in the CENTURY 21 office.
The Unique Benefits of this Apartment
We love the quiet of the Dry Creek Valley. It is an area of working vineyards, so there can be tractors early in the morning, but with dual pane windows and thick insulation, we usually don't hear them. The serene beauty of the valley is totally relaxing, and the sunsets are gorgeous.
Property Photos
- Unit above Garage, overlooking vineyards - Healdsburg, California Lodging
- Dining Area, Leather Entertainment Seating, Kitchenette - Healdsburg, California Lodging
- The Great Room - Healdsburg, California Lodging
- King Size Bed with views and Slider to Tile Balcony
- Tile Balcony with views of Dry Creek Valley Vineyards
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Our first stay near a vineyard - truly a wonderful experience. We rode our bicycles, walked and enjoyed the wonderful evenings on the deck. What a treat to wake in the morning and look out the windows to the vineyards.