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Fabulous Lake & Sunset Views - Bocce Ball Court - Privacy

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Lake View and Dining at End of Bocce Court

Lake View and Dining at End of Bocce Court Deck Dining with Bocce Court Come and Enjoy the Good Life Spring Fruit Trees in Bloom Kitchen in Great Room with Granite Dining for Eight in Great Room with Atrium View Great Room with 50' Satellite TV    (Open to Kitchen and Dining) Fountain in Atrium - Table available for Dining Cozy Living Room with Fireplace Card Table with Lake View in Living Room Dining in Atrium with Fountain Great Blue Heron leaving lake Private Spot (The Perch) for Lake Viewing Egret viewed from 'the Perch' overlooking lake Heron Bedroom Master Bedroom Wine Library Part of the wine country experience 4th Bedroom with Lake View Welcome to a Wonderful Experience Fall colors at a vineyard Johnson Beach in Guerneville

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Last updated: 05/01/2013
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COME AND ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE!

Welcome to your private wine country vacation home with magnificent views. Only 60 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, this is the place to enjoy the best of life with friends and family.

"We were delighted to have deer surprise us from the woods".

Surrounded by an oak forest, the coastal hills and a private lake, this two and a half-acre property offers the ultimate in privacy.

Wonderfully located in the middle of Sonoma County wine country ... Russian River, Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley are at your doorstep. Calistoga is only a 20 minute drive where they are famous for their mud baths and spa treatments.

Begin your day with breakfast in the atrium while the gentle trickle of the fountain refreshes your senses. Later, watch from a cozy viewing area as blue herons, white egrets, wood ducks and other wild water birds enjoy the lake.

"There is a spiritual quality that we loved from being close to nature and seeing the majestic views".

BOCCE is a favorite wine country game because you always have one hand free for your glass! Easy-to-understand rules are posted on the professional Bocce court. You're on your way to learning another way to enjoy good times. There's a picnic table at the end of the court so you can enjoy an outdoor meal with the peaceful hills beyond. Spectular sunsets often put on a show.

"The house has beautifully warm colors and we enjoyed all the different venues for eating. Next time we'll stay for a week."

This four bedroom home has three queen beds in three bedrooms and twin beds in the fourth. The open floor plan has vaulted and exposed beamed ceilings throughout. There is a completely equipped kitchen with dining table for eight. The lounge features leather sofas and a 50 inch satellite TV and is open to the dining room and kitchen. There is a VCR and several current movie videos. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, game table and view of the lake - for those quieter moments.

HERON HILL is less than five minutes from shopping and restaurants in Windsor, and 10 minutes from historic Healdsburg where you'll find world class restaurants, art galaries, antiques, and shopping.

After a full day, enjoy the sparkling night sky from the heated spa. It accommodates seven people comfortably and will gently massage away your cares.

COME AND ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE!

Other comments from guests:

"Thank you for sharing this very special place. Even though there are so many nearby activities, we enjoyed being at Heron Hill with our close friends for intimate meals, bocce ball, and sharing the experience."

"We'll be back next year ... this has been one of our best vacations with the family".

"This is more than we expected from a California wine country experience".

"Please let us know when we can reserve next year's date. This will be an annual event to enjoy your wonderful home".

"This is the ultimate in relaxed fun".

"We had no idea there are so many wineries available. Your book with all the tips for activities was great too".






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Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome
          • Pets Not Allowed
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms

          • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • Bedroom 4
          • Queen size Beds (3), Twin or Single Beds (2)

          Bathrooms

          • 2.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • Bathroom 2

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Cooking Utensils
          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave
          • Dishwasher
          • Kitchen

          Amenities

          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
          • Washing Machine
          • Air Conditioning
          • Parking Off Street
          • Garage
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Wood Fireplace
          • Linens Provided

          Other Amenities

              • Granite counter tops in kitchen

              Entertainment

              • DVD Player
              • VCR
              • Video Library
              • Stereo
              • CD Player
              • Satellite / Cable
              • Music Library

              Communications

              • Wireless Internet
              • Telephone

              Pool & Spa

                  • Hot Tub

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Outdoor Grill
                  • Deck / Patio

                  Location & View

                  • Mountain View
                  • Lake View

                  Activities

                  • Zoo
                  • Rafting
                  • Hot Air Ballooning
                  • Golf
                  • Water Skiing
                  • Swimming
                  • Fishing
                  • Kayaking
                  • Hiking
                  • Sailing
                  • Jet Skiing
                  • Cycling
                  • Boating
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Shopping
                  • Antiquing
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Health/Beauty Spa
                  • Live Theater
                  • Restaurants
                  • Cinemas
                  • Tennis
                  • Mountain Biking

                  Other Activities

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                      • Wonderful long weekend

                        Wonderful long weekend

                        • Guest Happy Traveler
                        • Date of stay 10/20/11
                        • Review Submitted 10/30/11
                        We enjoyed a highly successful family reunion here at Heron Hill. The location worked so well as all our favorite activites were within walking distance. The Bocce Ball court was such fun and the continuous tournament brought hours of joy. The house was very accomodating with beautiful views, good cooking equipment and was exactly as portrayed in the listing description. The owners were delightful in all our dealings. We will return and highly recommend this property.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Wine country experiences

                        Wine country experiences

                        • Guest bam
                        • Date of stay 01/17/13
                        • Review Submitted 03/09/13
                        Three bedrooms and overall condition of house except kitchen were very acceptable. Unfortunately the 4th bedroom was not suitable for an adult couple. Beds and mattresses totally unacceptable. Would be possible for teenagers in the summer. Kitchen black mold in the dishwasher. Definitely Not minerals from hard water as it was moist soft and slimey. Kitchen infested with ants. Mouse drippings found in one closet where wall was open for cables. Contacted owner directly to explain problems. He denied dishwasher even though photo was provided and explained away the ants and drippings as just part of country living!!!

                        Owner response: Heron Hill is a quiet county home with exceptional views and privacy. Please see the following very positive reviews we have received over the years. The 4th bedroom has twin beds, as shown in the photo. There has never been any complaint about the mattresses. Since the house has water supplied from a community well, there are minerals that stain the dishwasher and sometimes the shower doors. The dishwasher has very hot water and detergent that does not allow any mold to grow. There is weekly spa service and gardener. Like other country property there are pests from time to time and we use an extermination service to alleviate that. We also have wonderful wildlife like deer, wild turkeys, and beautiful water birds that make spending time next to the regional park and private lake a valued experience. We hope you will come and enjoy Heron Hill like we do. John and M.J.

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                      • Great weekend

                        Great weekend

                        • Guest Karen O'Connor
                        • Date of stay 09/14/12
                        • Review Submitted 09/20/12
                        We stayed at this property for a weekend in the wine country and loved it. The house is very comfortable and the view is great. We had plenty of room And loved the bocci ball court. The deer visited every day and we felt like we were in a secluded property And really appreciated the quiet relaxation as well as being close to stores and Wineries. Highly recommend it

                        Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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                      • Relaxation A+

                        Relaxation A+

                        • Guest Melissa
                        • Date of stay 09/30/10
                        • Review Submitted 11/21/10
                        We came to relax and got so much more, but the privacy made the visit! We shared the weekend with Mama Deer and Bambi, not to mention the bird population. Wineries and restaurants are all close by - Willie's Restaurant and Coppola Winery were our favorites. There are 3 bedrooms with queen sized beds, and one with twins. My only criticism is that the room with twin beds is isolated from the rest of the house, and not appropriate for children. The owner was very accomodating, the house was clean, and the property will be more than you expect!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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                      • Great spot

                        Great spot

                        • Guest WillC
                        • Date of stay 07/04/10
                        • Review Submitted 08/02/10
                        Our group of 5 had a great time here. The property is in a beautiful, relaxing setting and we had a blast playing bocce and just hanging out. Would definitely recommend it. A little bit outside of town but very easy to get to town and wineries.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                        Owner response: A very nice review - thanks!

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                      • Great Place! Great Owner!

                        Great Place! Great Owner!

                        • Guest Anonymous
                        • Date of stay 04/22/10
                        • Review Submitted 06/03/10
                        Five of us stayed at Heron Hill during Passport Weekend. I was the hero of the weekend for finding this place! In an area known for over-priced accommodations, this was truly an unbelievable find. The place is close enough to the main road to be convenient, yet far enough back to be quiet and secluded.The house itself was lovely, well-appointed and clean; the 5 of us had more than enough room. It sits on well-landscaped property set against a wooded area on one side and a small lake on the other. The views of the countryside are stunning- the VRBO pictures truly don't do the property justice. The first morning we awoke to a pair of deer outside the back door and later spotted a blue heron at the water's edge while having coffee on the deck. A great indoor breakfast spot was the card table in the living room. Big windows, stunning views! After a long day of wineries, we spent evenings at the far end of the bocce court sipping our wine and watching the wildlife and the beautiful view. The spa was clean and inviting but we didn't get a chance to use it. John, the owner, was most gracious and accommodating. We certainly recommend Heron Hill and will choose it again for our next wine country visit!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Great time at Heron Hill

                        Great time at Heron Hill

                        • Guest Jason From Florida
                        • Date of stay 04/09/10
                        • Review Submitted 04/28/10
                        We reserved the house because we were in town for a wedding and there was 8 of us. Not only was Heron Hill an exceptional value, it was simply a delight. It is close to the highway which makes it easy and convenient to visit all that Sonoma / Napa have to offer. The house itself was very comfortable...we especially loved the heated mattress pads. The Bocce Ball court was unique and we enjoyed it while drinking a bottle of wine from one of our earlier winery visits. I would like to thank the owners for everything and will definitely stay here on our next Sonoma visit!! Jason

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                      • Great wine country retreat

                        Great wine country retreat

                        • Guest NapaWinemaker
                        • Date of stay 03/01/08
                        • Review Submitted 03/11/08
                        It was clean, open layout in kitchen. Nice fireplace. Great view of small lake as well as far off Sonoma coast mountains. Near supermarket as well as wineries. Easy to work with managers. We would stay there again.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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                      OUR STIMULUS PACKAGE FOR 2012!!!.......
                      3 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 2
                      $600/night(2 night min)=$1200 PLUS ..3RD NIGHT FREE 
                      + 9% Sonoma County occupancy tax
                      20% discount Nov 1 thru April 30. (Discounts for 4 or more nights)    
                      Refundable $400 security deposit, $125 non-refundable cleaning fee
                      

                      Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


                      This owner accepts: Credit cards.
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                      Last updated: 05/01/2013
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                      • Lake View and Dining at End of Bocce Court

                        Lake View and Dining at End of Bocce Court

                      • Come and Enjoy the Good Life

                        Come and Enjoy the Good Life

                      • Kitchen in Great Room with Granite

                        Kitchen in Great Room with Granite

                      • Great Room with 50' Satellite TV    (Open to Kitchen and Dining)

                        Great Room with 50' Satellite TV (Open to Kitchen and Dining)

                      • Cozy Living Room with Fireplace

                        Cozy Living Room with Fireplace

                      • Dining in Atrium with Fountain

                        Dining in Atrium with Fountain

                      • Private Spot (The Perch) for Lake Viewing

                        Private Spot (The Perch) for Lake Viewing

                      • Heron Bedroom

                        Heron Bedroom

                      • Wine Library

                        Wine Library

                      • 4th Bedroom with Lake View

                        4th Bedroom with Lake View

                      • Fall colors at a vineyard

                        Fall colors at a vineyard

                      • Deck Dining with Bocce Court

                        Deck Dining with Bocce Court

                      • Spring Fruit Trees in Bloom

                        Spring Fruit Trees in Bloom

                      • Dining for Eight in Great Room with Atrium View

                        Dining for Eight in Great Room with Atrium View

                      • Fountain in Atrium - Table available for Dining

                        Fountain in Atrium - Table available for Dining

                      • Card Table with Lake View in Living Room

                        Card Table with Lake View in Living Room

                      • Great Blue Heron leaving lake

                        Great Blue Heron leaving lake

                      • Egret viewed from 'the Perch' overlooking lake

                        Egret viewed from 'the Perch' overlooking lake

                      • Master Bedroom

                        Master Bedroom

                      • Part of the wine country experience

                        Part of the wine country experience

                      • Welcome to a Wonderful Experience

                        Welcome to a Wonderful Experience

                      • Johnson Beach in Guerneville

                        Johnson Beach in Guerneville

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