Sophisticated, Private Compound that Balances Nature's Beauty with Luxury
Location
Car: Necessary
Elements Austin Creek is a majestic compound located on a five acre ridge above historic Austin Creek. Once you breathe the air and see the vistas you are aware of the profound spirit penetrating the property. This extremely private estate consists of four buildings and a spa thoughtfully situated among spectacular gardens and towering redwoods with breathtaking panoramic views of Magic Mountain and its adjoining watershed.
Other Activities: shopping, rafting, kayaking, boating, rock climbing, spa, miniature golf
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2015
About the owner: We've lived in downtown San Francisco for the better part of a decade, and often spend summer weekends in Guerneville and Sonoma. We're absolutely thrilled to be the new stewards of Elements in Sonoma County, a very special place. We've made numerous upgrades since acquiring the property in 2015. Our goal is to create a high end space that exceeds your expectations in every way. We ourselves make it up to Elements on a regular basis and love the serenity that abounds here. It's one of those places that you must visit to truly appreciate. We both work in the tech industry, but have found a calling in hospitality. We've been hosts on AirBnB and VRBO for over 8 years in San Francisco and Sonoma, having hosted over 300 guests (!) from around the world. Just as we love traveling the world ourselves and love sharing what we can with travelers and hearing their unique stories. Heather is from Kentucky, works at FitBit, and has come to enjoy taking our dog Pepper to Austin Creek for a game of fetch and a quick swim Bryan is a Northern California native, works at Google, and has fond memories of driving out to the Russian River as a kid for summer kayaking and relaxing.
Why the Owner Chose Cazadero, CA, USA:
When we first saw Elements, it was love at first sight. You really have to visit to understand the feeling of serenity that surrounds you here. We live in the city, and while we've come to love the convenience of it all, we immediately appreciated that Elements felt worlds apart from all that hustle and bustle even though it was a short drive away - we knew it was a place that we wanted share with family and friends for years to come.
The western part of Sonoma Valley has a much milder climate, which is why its ideal for the Pinot Grapes. This area has a blend of fine wines and great food, along with a unique environment with the Redwoods and Coast.
The Unique Benefits at this Estate:
There is a tranquility and peacefulness to this place that feels unique and special. It's one of those things that must be experienced to be appreciated. The upper deck has this amazing energy about it - it's difficult to describe, but many visitors have agreed they can feel it too.
The views over the redwood forested canyon and the abundant sunlight is really all you need to reconnect with what it means to be alive.
When was the last time you sat in a Redwood hot tub surrounded by 100 ft tall redwoods? The experience cannot be missed.
The Elements features a chef's dream kitchen with a high-end Wolf® 6-burner industrial stove, All-Clad® cookware, microwave drawer, Keurig coffee maker, replete with all the small appliances, cups, glasses, and tools that any chef could ask for.
And while you may be away from it all, you can stay connected at the Elements. With a 150Mbps internet connection and enterprise-grade wireless, you can stay as plugged-in as you want.
Elements is also equipped with a variety of high-tech entertainment options, including a 55-inch curved OLED HDTV, a Sonos sounds system with speakers throughout the property, and Nest thermostats.
Speaking of TV, Elements has a high-end cable subscription, replete with HBO, ESPN, Showtime, On-Demand Movies, and so much more. Additionally, the Apple TV has access to Netflix and several other apps and games. It's a great way to relax after a long day of exploring or wine tasting, or catch up on the game back home.
Rain clouds in the forecast? Don't fret! Elements is also wonderful in the rain - the incredible Austin Creek valley is gorgeous, and you can hear the seasonal creek roar. We're also equipped with technology to keep you warm and safe - the property is connected to a powerful generator and high tech battery systems to ensure that you never lose power.
Contact us
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - Visit a website of the property
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Master Bedroom
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Main Living Room
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Fire pit on the west terrace
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Guest House seating area
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Master bathroom shower and zen garden
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Guest House bedroom #2
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The Cabin
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The yoga cottage is a great place to unwind or get your workout on
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Guest house bath and sitting area
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Hot tub and outdoor shower
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Yoga studio
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Chef's kitchen
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Kitchen area
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West Terrace and BBQ
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High tech entertainment, board games, and OLED TV
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West Terrace redwood table and BBQ
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The cabin, with its outside shower.
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The Buddha Garden offers so many great spots to just relax under the Redwoods.
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Guest house 2nd bedroom
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Herb garden
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Views from the upper terrace
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Wolf stove
VRBO #192103
This listing was first published here in 2008.
Date last modified - Wednesday, September 28, 2016
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