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Private Wine Country Retreat - 3 BR/2 BA on 8 Acres with Pool
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
Overview
House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 5)
'FRANZ HILL HIDEAWAY' property description:
This secluded hillside gem is nestled atop 8 acres of rolling, sun-drenched hillside in Franz Valley. The property is surrounded by oaks and offers complete privacy with which to enjoy the deck and pool. The tranquil and serene setting offers an idyllic retreat after a day of wine tasting in the multitude of surrounding wine regions, rafting the Russian River, biking the backroads or wild animal encounters at Safari West.
The property is perfect for entertaining with a fully-equipped kitchen, 500 square foot custom-built deck, gas barbecue, swimming, grass bocce and ping pong.
Located 1 hour and 15 minutes north of San Francisco, the property sits just above the Safari West Wildlife Preserve and is 15 minutes (door-to-door) to the Sonoma County airport.
PROPERTY AMENITIES:
-3 bedrooms each equipped with a queen-sized bed
-2 bathrooms with showers, 1 with bathtub
-30' x 15' in-ground pool
-500 square foot deck with pergola
-gas barbecue grill
-wood fireplace
-satellite tv
-dvd/blueray/playstation 3
-stereo receiver
-highspeed wi-fi
-computer & printer
-washer/dryer
-tree swing
-ping pong table
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Safari West, Pepperwood Nature Preserve, The Geysers, The Petrified Forest, Russian River canoeing, Mount St. Helena, The Culinary Institute of America, Sonoma County Museum, The Charles M. Schulz Museum, Snoopy's Home on Ice, Concerts at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Jimtown Store, Wine Tasting, Cooking Classes, Excellent Restaurants, Spas & Mud Baths
LOCAL EVENTS: winter wineland (jan), crab feast (mar), savor sonoma valley (mar), wine road barrel tasting (mar), dry creek valley passport (april), safari west's easter egg hunt & brunch (april), cheers st. helena (may-oct), taste alexander valley (may), safari west's mother's day mimosa brunch & tour (may), beerfest (june), healdsburg jazz festival (june), open studios (june), hot air balloon classic (june), lavender festival (june), sonoma county fair (july), reggae on the river (july), grape to glass (aug), russian river blues fest (sept), harvest festival (oct), healdsburg festival on the square (nov), yountville festival of lights (nov), wine & food affair (nov), napa valley film festival (nov)
LOCAL SPAS: solage, indian springs, the healdsburg hotel, mount view spa
RESTAURANT FAVORITES: willi's wine bar, solage resort, calistoga inn, the california culinary institute (cia), stark's steakhouse, cyrus, spoon bar, and many more!
Keywords: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6) - Wine country vacation rental on the border of Napa and Sonoma. Located next door to Safari West, you're just minutes from Calistoga and Healdsburg, and 15 minutes (door to door) to the Sonoma County Airport. Explore the Napa, Sonoma, Dry Creek, Russian River and Alexander Valleys from this centrally located vacation property. Swimming pool, tree swing, ping pong, deck, privacy.
What makes this house unique
Southern exposure bathes the property in sunshine. During the winter, enjoy evenings next to the fireplace in the vaulted-ceiling living room.
Amenities
Santa Rosa House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- pets considered
- children welcome
- Mountain View
- Rural
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Computer Available
- Garage
- Linens Provided
- Parking Off Street
- Telephone
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Fireplace
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 2
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Queen size Beds (3)
- DVD Player
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Private Pool
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- museums
- restaurants
- winery tours
- zoo
- antiquing
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- jet skiing
- mountain biking
- rafting
- swimming
Reviews
Excellent!
4.7/5 -
(21 traveler reviews)
Very nice home and setting
It was very dry & warm outside so the pool was excellent. the pool was so warm I loved it...the home is nicely done and comfortable.
Just OK, outside was not well kept
We booked this property due to location to Calistoga. We were watching our daughters 6 week old while see participated in a wedding. My wife an I were excited to spend this time with our new addition, while taking advantage of the outdoor living space and pool. This was not the case as the outdoor furniture and pool area was in total disrepair.
PROS:
Location to Calistoga was approximately 15-17 minutes.
Home furnishings were adequate and well kept.
Kitchen was fully stocked and had plenty of room.
Very private location and right next to Safari West
Pool was operating and clean
CONS:
Outdoor furniture was in disrepair and very dirty.
Pool area was overgrown with weeds and grass.
Total outdoor area was not well kept and in need of repair, cleaning.
Yard needs some serious work. The pool area that we were so looking forward to was a complete disappointment.
Water from the tap in the house had a horrible smell. It made showering, washing face and brushing teeth a challenge. The check in sheet indicates that this is common for water from the well. There was nothing common about this smell, it was horrible!
We have used VRBO all over the world and have seen great value and comfort in 95% of the properties we have rented. I can tell you that this property was a complete disappointment. The property was not worth the asking price. If I would have know beforehand we could have rented a 3 bedroom cottage at Indian Springs Resort in Calistoga for less. I my opinion I would stay away from this property until the owners invest time and energy in getting the yard and outdoor living spaces taken care of. If you just need the home then it was just fine except for the water smell.
Santa Rosa 2016
The house was very nice ! Peaceful and secluded - we had a wonderful time ! The pool was great - it was refreshing - especially since the last day we were there it was 99 degrees . Thank you Jeff !
A wonderful respite from the City Fog
We had a lovely long weekend out of the deep San Francisco fog. We never even left the property, enjoying the pool, the deck and the spacious, well appointed kitchen. All the instructions were clear and Jeff was very responsive and helpful beforehand to make sure we would be comfortable.
We did bring our dog with permission which was great for us. The only drawback was that, since he is furry, he got covered in burrs from the grass. The grassy area immediately around the house and up to the pool was very dry and long-not as it appeared in the photos. This is understandable since it is the height of summer but the flagstone pool deck was difficult to navigate as a result.
Aside from that, it was a nice, comfortable property, was easy to stay in and provided a perfect getaway. Thank you Jeff!
Very relaxing
House was nice, remotely located but near enough to towns or Calistoga/Napa Valley for wine tasting. Had great sun during the day for lounging at the pool. Also nice is that a good chunk of the 8 acres behind the house is fenced, so those visiting with a dog don't need to worry about your pup running off.
Relaxing weekend, great house
We really enjoyed our long weekend here. The beds were comfortable; the house was so well stocked (especially the kitchen!) and clean; and the property is really well maintained. The tip sheet we received before our stay was so helpful and the owner even let us know of events happening in the area the weekend of our stay. We are looking forward to returning. Thanks again, Jeff!
Map
Located midway between Santa Rosa and Calistoga with quick access to all of the North Bay's wine growing regions.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $150 |
| Pet Fee | $150 |
| Damage Deposit | $500 |
Holiday rates will be higher.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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