Vacation Rentals by Owner

Ah! Just right!

Guest: Sarah (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 04/21/12 Review Submitted: 04/23/12

The Red Barn was clean, comfortable with a great indoor/outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful weather. We loved the location, with good food nearby. The owner/manager was very accommodating and helpful. We would definitely come back.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Excellent Couples Getaway

Guest: zack k (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/12 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

My wife and I have stayed here twice, both times with another couple, and both times we had an excellent weekend. It's got a nice open living area perfect for hanging about, drinking all your freshly purchased Sonoma wine, and playing cards or kicking back. All the amenities. Very comfortable. Good base camp for excursions.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Enhance the joy of life

Guest: The Mukherjees
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

A nice place to stay, and a fine view to see with a group of people you love and enhance the joy of life.

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Feels like home

Guest: Emma, Ed, Brook and Judith
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

We had a gorgeous time here. This house is stunning! Loved the location, the artwork and the ambiance. Thank you so much for making this cottage feel like home.

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Just perfect

Guest: The Johnsons
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

It was just perfect. Your house is quite beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home. We will be back next year.

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This house is awesome

Guest: Loretta
Date of Stay: 10/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

This house is awesome - loved the artwork and furniture, and so clean! Will highly recommend - thank you! Other guests: We loved Hanzell winery/vineyard very close to here and absolutely beautiful - amazing views - need to make an appt, though. Spectacular - we kept saying, "Is this real?"

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LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

Guest: Susan L. (Marin County, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

As a VRBO owner, I look at rental properties more critically. I am happy to report that the Red Barn met and exceeded our expectations! The pictures, description and communications were very accurate. We loved being within walking distance of the Fairmont’s Sonoma Mission Inn and on the nicer side of the Highway 12. It is around a 1 mile to the Sonoma Square where the restaurants, shops and tasting rooms are located. We choose the two bedroom Red Barn for the location. It was an easy walk to the hotel for dinner at the Michelin Star Restaurant, Santee, and to utilize the great spa. (Local tip for Marin and SF residents-call the spa ahead before you arrive and ask for the Good Neighbor discount at the spa and use the luxurious facilities for $39, receive a 20% discount off of food at the spa and Big 3 restaurant and off of spa services. IDs are checked to verify residency). The concierge assumed we were hotel guests and gave us complimentary passes to the hotel's tasting room at the Big 3. Cabs are very accessible from the Red Barn but call ahead or grab the cab at the Sonoma Mission Inn. The Red Barn is really cute, very clean and well stocked. The nice touches of the Sonoma Mission Inn spa bath products in the bathroom, gourmet kitchen (perfect for the chef in our group) and nice furnishings were appreciated. The ceiling fans were utilized during the warm October days (a nice treat from the Marin fog!). It was nice to park our cars in the garage and have access to the Wi-Fi. We enjoyed our morning Blue Bottle Coffee on the Red Barn deck thanks to El Molino and delicious Mexican food at La Hacienda. The Red Barn owner was very easy to work with and flexible to extend our reservation. The Red Barn is a great value for the accommodations and location. We will definitely be back and would recommend this property and the sister property to our friends.

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

Loved the house!

Guest: Paul, Sandy, Vincent and Sarah
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

We had a great time! Loved the house! We really enjoyed California and hope to make it back soon. PS The figs were amazing!

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guest book

Guest: Carol and Michael
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

"We had an awesome time here in Sonoma!! This house was perfect for a family of 3. . . Here for a wedding, and enjoyed Sonoma, Napa, St. Helena, San Francisco and ziplining (canopy tows) in Occidental. We will be back! Thank you!"

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Relaxation in beautiful Sonoma

Guest: Carol (Delaware)
Date of Stay: 08/18/11 Review Submitted: 10/05/11

We stayed here for a week in August for a family wedding. I was so pleased with the accommodations!!! The pictures definitely do represent exactly what you should expect, and being able to park our car in the garage was a perk. Our teenage son stayed with us for half the week, and then we were on our own for the other half. It is close enough to the center of town that groceries, restaurants, bike rentals, and all of the shops in town are all just a 2-5 minute drive away. There is a coffee shop, a breakfast place and the very posh Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa all within walking distance (for those looking for spa treatments, or in our case, for those who may have family staying there. During the week, we went shopping in St. Helena, wine tasting in Napa, ziplining in Occidental and a day of sightseeing in San Francisco -- all within about an hour away. It was great to be able to come home each night to a comfy bed. Would definitely stay in this home again, or possibly the Green house next door owned by the same people. Thank you!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

The house is beautiful

Guest: Jacco, Karin, Anne, Quinlen and Fieke
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

We had a wonderful week. The house is beautiful and very complete. We had good weather - we've only seen the sun. Now we have to go home ...

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Fabulous vacation house!

Guest: Emily (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/02/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

We loved the Red Barn. Four of us stayed there together, and we had a wonderful time cooking, playing games, and staying warm inside. I'd highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a beautiful, peaceful getaway.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Wonderful relaxing stay

Guest: Linette and Kim
Date of Stay: 11/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

Thank you so much for such a wonderful relaxing stay in Sonoma! Your cosy beautiful Red Barn was the perfect birthday special weekend! We are returning to San Francisco relaxed and rejuvenated. We hope to come and stay again. Much Thanks

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Love all the art

Guest: The M's and H's
Date of Stay: 10/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

Fun weekend! Love all the art! Beautiful place. Made some great memories. A nice cosy rainy weekend.

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It was perfect.

Guest: DB (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

My girlfriend and I spent a week in Sonoma and when booking the trip we knew this place was going to be to our taste, but I don't think we expected to enjoy it as much as we did. In fact we felt so comfortable and content in this house that we had a hard time finding reasons to go out at night. We had friends from Napa over for dinner one night and they were enamored with this place as well. The kitchen is wonderful and the patio area is ideal for relaxing meals in the morning and evening. The living room, dining area and bed rooms are spatious and wonderfully comfortable. The decor is all well thought out and charming. The garage, gas grill and washer/dryer also proved to be very useful bonus features. Also, if you know how to play piano there is one in the living area. :) The location was ideal for us because its tucked away and quiet while also being not far from a main road leading to the vineyards. There is a fantastic fresh fruit market within walking distance as well as good coffee houses and nice little mexican restaurant. Being from the big city my girlfriend and I found everything very easy to get to and we liked where this place was especially because its like having a little cottage of your own in a quiet neighborhood. Lastly I would like to add that our choice in staying here proved especially fortunate due to the graciousness of the owner and proprietor. We discovered we had left a bag behind when it was too late to turn back and B.J. and Jennifer were incredibly helpful in getting it returned to us within a day or two. Thank you again so much. Our entire trip was wonderful and we won't forget it, but the "barn house" was a big part of the entire experience. We hope to return again as soon as we can.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words! Look forward to having you visit again. Thanks!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Best Sonoma Vacation EVER!

Guest: Shannon (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

This property is amazing, peaceful and beautiful. It has plenty of room to cook, relax on the back porch and listen to the fountain next door. It is within walking distance to restaurants, and about 1-2 miles to the main plaza. It was clean, in great condition, and the owner made sure we had clean towels, and a very clean kitchen when we arrived. The bedding was also extradorinary, and many windows to let in lots of light and fresh air. We are definitely coming back! PS We reccommend doing the 17 mile bike and wine trail with sonoma bike rentals, just bring a pack so you can purchase wine along the way, also The Girl and the Fig restaurant is superb!

Owner response:Thank you D & S. It was a pleasure having you stay with us! Look forward to seeing you again!

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Happy Birthday Roxy! :)

Guest: Aimee, Ashley & Roxanne
Date of Stay: 08/23/10 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

We are nearing the end of our trip & none of us are ready to go. We'd like very much to move in & stay forever! The house suited our needs perfectly and we loved spending the evenings with a glass of wine on the patio, listening to the fountain from next door. We loved the shops around town & Amigo's restaurant! Coffee from El Molina Central down the street was a tasty treat. Frog's Leap Winery in St. Helena/Rutherford was our favorite stop. They have their tastings on their huge porch surrounded by their amazing gardens. Can't wait to come back!

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Love this charming house

Guest: roxy (ND)
Date of Stay: 08/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/11

We stayed here in aug 2010. we loved it. we felt at home the moment we walked in and enjoyed waking up there and coming back after our days of sight seeing. this little house has ruined motels for me. i never want to stay in one again after staying at this cottage. i keep coming back to website to look at it and hope someday to be able to come back.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect getaway weekend

Guest: Brenda
Date of Stay: 08/15/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

Perfect getaway weekend for us and this place was the perfect place for all our fun. We enjoyed meals inside and out, used the grill, played the piano and enjoyed good conversation.The countryside is beautiful - loved all the are a had to offer.

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3 Wonderful Days

Guest: Chris
Date of Stay: 08/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

House is wonderful. Worked perfectly for 5 of us. Did some tours and wine tasting, and cooked a wonderful dinner of our own. It was three wonderful days!!

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Had Fun

Guest: Nyla (aged 3)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

Had fun

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A wonderful weekend

Guest: Tommie
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

We had a wonderful weekend here and invited friends to share lunch forom El Molino Central. Highly recommend the quesadillas and the pork tamales. BBQ is great

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I want to live here!

Guest: cupcakes in sonoma (oklahoma city)
Date of Stay: 08/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/08/09

I love this place. My husband and I were very pleased with the property and the city. This was our first time to use this website and I am so happy with the service and the house. It is an ideal retreat type home. It was just perfect for us and very cozy and romantic.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Sonoma Getaway

Guest: courts100 (Salem, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

This rental is the perfect size to accommodate 4 adults comfortably. It was a wonderful home to come back to after long days of wine tasting. The beds were very comfortable and the decor is lovely. The deck is perfect for sunny breakfasts and evening BBQ's. We visited the nearby Sonoma Market for "every day" grocery shopping as well as specialty items. We would highly recommend this house to anybody visiting Sonoma.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Sonoma Getaway

Guest: courts100 (Salem, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

This rental is the perfect size to accommodate 4 adults comfortably. It was a wonderful home to come back to after long days of wine tasting. The beds were very comfortable and the decor is lovely. The deck is perfect for sunny breakfasts and evening BBQ's. We visited the nearby Sonoma Market for "every day" grocery shopping as well as specialty items. We would highly recommend this house to anybody visiting Sonoma.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Best house EVER!!!

Guest: Kate and Mike (Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/20/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

My boyfriend and I spent the past two weeks in the red Sonoma house. It was a perfect vacation spot!!! We could not have been more pleased with our experience. The property was beautifully maintained (completely spotless) and well stocked with anything you might need for an extended stay. It felt just like home. (Only much more relaxing!) The red house is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy beautiful scenery and a laid back atmosphere. Jennifer (property manager) was extremely helpful in preparing us for our visit, as well as readily available for any questions we had during our stay. There were pamphlets and information packets in the kitchen to help guide us during our vacation. This was our first Homeaway rental experience and the red house far surpassed anything we could have hoped for. It was adorable and comfortable and we will DEFINITELY be back soon. P.S. Jennifer also manages the green house next door. (Equally adorable!!!) We spotted it on Homeaway while checking red house availablity for our next stay in Sonoma. Fantastic wineries close to the house: Landmark Chateau St. Jean (Try the Reserve tasting!) B.R. Cohn We did a lot of cooking at the house. The food at Sonoma Market was so fresh and the house was very inviting. We loved cooking dinner at home and hanging out on the deck with a nice bottle of wine. Sonoma Market is about five minutes away. There you can pick up all your groceries and locally farmed dairy products and produce. EDK is a must visit in Sonoma Square. Their Sangria is crisp and delicious, made with all local, fresh fruit. YUM!!! If you are looking for the most perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy beautiful weather, scenery and wine, the red Sonoma house is definitely the place for you!!! Enjoy =)

Owner response:Thanks Kate & Mike, It was a pleasure having you stay with us! Please come again! :)

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Sonoma location hideaway

Guest: Canadian foodie (ontario canada)
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/22/09

My recent stay was perfect. The location was close to everything, Just a short drive to so many wineries and quaint villages. We could tour all day and return to our perfect little hideaway. My bed was comfy, the kitchen was well equiped and the deck was a delightful hideway in the trees complete with relaxing bubbling water features. I would highly recommend this rental as well as the one next door, owned by BJ as well. As a first time renter I was very nervous but this cottage surpassed met my expectations. The pictures and description were absolutely acurate.

Owner response:Thanks so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay :)

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Sonoma Retreat

Guest: Winery vacation (Mission Viejo, Ca)
Date of Stay: 07/05/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/09

The house was very quaint, vell maintained and spotless. It was perfect. We enjoyed the patio everyday after a long day of visting the wineries. Our favorite was VJB for italian varietals. The weather was perfect and we loved leaving the windows open at night to feel the breeze. It was so quite and relaxing; a perfect vacation!!!

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Country Retreat

Guest: Penny & Bill (San Diego CA)
Date of Stay: 10/05/08 Review Submitted: 10/21/08

Our stay was perfect, the photos do not do this property justice. It is truly a magical place to stay and being surrounded by trees it was like living in a tree house. We were near downtown sonoma and near some great wineries. Great restaurants in Glenn Ellen-The Fig- and also in Sonoma - La Salette, Girl and The Fig, Red Grape etc. Though most nights we ate in as the deck was so comfortable and inviting. You are within walking distance to the Sonoma Mission Inn and also a great little coffee shop. Great markets down the road include Sonoma Market, Safeway Whole foods. Also Tuesday night farmers market in the square from April to end of October. Will definetly go back and stay again

Owner response:Hi Penny & Bill, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit again. Best wishes, BJ

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/11/08

My husband and I just returned from two nights at the "barn". It is such a comfortable, beautifully decorated place with all the comforts of home to make your time in Sonoma a memorable one. It's a quick, easy walk to a great coffee shop, excellent breakfast spot and the Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa where you can get massages, pedicures, etc. We will definitely return to this cottage. It is clean, charming and an amazing value for the area. Thank you BJ for sharing your beautiful home with us.

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Can't stop thinking about it!

Guest: jenniepoo (South Bend, IN)
Date of Stay: 05/15/08 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

My husband and I and another couple visited this home a couple years ago for our anniversaries. It was honestly the best vacation I have ever had, better than our tropical honeymoon! I can't wait to go back and visit again. What a trip to remember. As our anniversary approaches again, I just was looking at the house again and thought I would write a review! One night we skipped going out to dinner and just had wine and cheese on the deck and it was perfect! One piece of advice, make sure you have GPS, as it is kind of hard to find your way around the area...but there are wineries everywhere so you can't go wrong stopping at any one of them!

Owner response:Thank you so much for your review & glad you enjoyed your stay. Please do visit again! :)

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Donna Linderer (Lenexa, Ks.)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/31/07

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at this comfortable house. Loved the decor and amenities. It really does look just like the photos on the website! We would love to come back and would recommend this house to others.

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Guest: Amelia (Hallandale, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/11/07

This was a wonderful quiet retreat! So beautifully decorated and impeccable! We loved every minute here. The outdoor patio was a great plus! This place is minutes from anywhere you want to be in Sonoma...HIGHY RECOMEND!

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Guest: jennynmn (alameda, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/19/07

DELIGHTFUL! we had a hard time getting motivated to leave for our scheduled activities, b/c the house was so comfortable, fun and well-appointed. for activiites in both sonoma and glen ellen, the location is perfect! thanks for having so much *what to do* information out and available. i'm now working up a good argument for my husband for a return trip!

Owner response:thank you Jenny, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! bj

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