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The Kenwood House - A Place to Stay Your Wine Country Oasis in Sonoma Valley

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A patio with a fire pit, outdoor furniture, and a view of a house.
A yellow house with a number 9605 on the wall, a star decoration, and a porch with steps.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are large windows with curtains, a door with a sign, and a wall clock.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, fireplace, and large windows.
A kitchen with a dining area, a gas stove, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kenwood, CA
  • Place, VJB Vineyard & Cellars
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kunde Family Winery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Chateau St. Jean Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Kenwood House - A Place to Stay Your Wine Country Oasis in Sonoma Valley

The Kenwood House is a spacious yet cozy, turn-of-the-century Wine Country cottage overlooking the Kenwood Plaza in Kenwood, California. In the heart of Sonoma Valley’s celebrated Valley of the Moon, this luxury vacation rental has welcomed guests since 1998. Next door, the historic Kenwood Community Church and the peaceful plaza set a distinctly local scene, while a seasonal creek winds beside the house through the gardens. Solar panels and Tesla battery backup provide added resilience during power outages.

Accommodations at the Kenwood House include two deluxe bedrooms with feather beds, down comforters and luxurious linens. The Living room has a brand new comfortable queen sleeper sofa .There are 1-1/2 baths and it includes a 6 person therapeutic spa (HOT TUB), spacious redwood decks, gas fire pit, gas BBQ, enchanting gardens, stone fireplace, central heating, air conditioning, free wireless internet, 60" flat screen TV, beautiful fully equipped sunny kitchen, washer and dryer.

The base rate for the house is for up to 4 guests. Two additional guests can be accommodated for an additional nightly rate of $30.00 per guest per night.

The house is approximately 1/4 mile from Hwy. 12 and is the perfect location for exploring the wine country of Sonoma and Napa valleys. Within easy walking distance are the Kenwood Winery, Kunde Winery and VJB. Also walking distance are two excellent restaurants with many more in Glen Ellen, Sonoma or Napa.

Within a 5 mile radius are 3 state parks offering many possibilities for outdoor recreation including biking, picnicking, hiking and swimming. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park offers excellent hiking as well as the Robert Ferguson Observatory, for a look at the night sky. Annadel State Park offers world class mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. For a taste of history, literature, hiking or a leisurely walk, Jack London State Park is incomparable and uniquely Sonoma Valley.

Kenwood is located in the center of the wine country with hundreds of Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries within easy driving distance. Spa facilities are available nearby at the Kenwood Inn and other local day spas. For shopping, restaurants, history and more wine tasting, the town of Sonoma is only a short drive away.

Sonoma County TOT #373
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 6 mth and older subject to Add guest fee
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Kenwood House is a No Smoking property.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put all used towels in the washing machine and turn it on!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Max number of guests is 6. A total of 4 visitors
IMPORTANT: The house is on a septic system. Please
We are in a rural neighborhood, quiet time is betw

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 373
Property # 193506vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kenwood

Located in Kenwood, this holiday home is in a rural area. Castello di Amorosa and Calistoga Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sonoma Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Redwood Empire Ice Arena or Calistoga Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Kenwood, CA

What's nearby

  • VJB Vineyard & Cellars - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kunde Family Winery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chateau St. Jean Winery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Anne's Crossing Winery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 20 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 30 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wine Country Cafe & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪St Francis Winery & Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Matanzas Creek Winery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Stone - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Jack London Lodge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kenwood House - A Place to Stay Your Wine Country Oasis in Sonoma Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kenwood House - A Place to Stay Your Wine Country Oasis in Sonoma Valley?

As of 4 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kenwood House - A Place to Stay Your Wine Country Oasis in Sonoma Valley on 8 Feb 2027 start from £1,127, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Kenwood House - A Place to Stay Your Wine Country Oasis in Sonoma Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Kenwood House - A Place to Stay Your Wine Country Oasis in Sonoma Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kenwood House - A Place to Stay Your Wine Country Oasis in Sonoma Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kenwood House - A Place to Stay Your Wine Country Oasis in Sonoma Valley located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of VJB Vineyard & Cellars and Chateau St. Jean Winery. Ledson Winery and Vineyards and Morton's Warm Springs are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agree with past reviews, it is a lovely house in a great location at a reasonable price. The house is charming and comfortable, the outdoor space is great, we spent a lot of time outside. The house is in a location that allows for walking to multiple wineries, tasting rooms and restaurants, but also has great privacy. Highly recommended, we would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Great location in kenwood, amazing back yard, very quaint home. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thank you for being such great guests and taking care of our home! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable, peaceful home in a perfect location for exploring Sonoma, Napa, and the coast. Very welcoming hosts. Exceptional back yard. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Kenwood House! The house is beautifully decorated, stocked with everything you need, and very comfortable!The outside is an incredible oasis; we enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. We would definitely return and highly recommend The Kenwood House!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and i absolutely LOVED the Kenwood House! Perfect location, clean, private, comfortable, and the owners could not have been nicer! Very well stocked home. What we really loved is that it was not in the super-busy areas of the Napa valley, but everything was within 30 mins. As we were driving through Napa, Sonoma, etc., we kept saying how glad we were to be staying where we were. Those areas are nice, but pretty congested. There are great restaurants and wineries close by - Palooza for casual, VRB for food and wine and our favorite was the Mill at Glen Ellen. This was the perfect vacation to our 25 yr anniversary and made more special by the home and the owners. We did not use the hot tub, but we did enjoy sitting in the gardens and having a glass of wine. If you are unsure of where to stay, please give this strong consideration. It is great!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hosts were great. House and property were perfect and location was o enjoy a day at the beach, a
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Kenwood house. Excellent house in a wonderful location. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at Kenwood House. The fireplace and hot tub were a plus. The house was very cozy and well stocked. Our 17 mos old granddaughter loved the garden and the park across the streetThe location was perfect for usDon was very prompt when we had a plumbing crisis!Thank you very much for sharing your house!We hope to return
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home in a great location. All the amenities you could want! Gardens are beautiful even on the cool rainy days! We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Great property excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and very comfortable. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The house was so cozy and well taken care of. Our hosts communicated
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute house. Loved every part of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Wine Country Respite

Wonderful home, in a great location!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely marvelous
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, restful place!

We loved staying here, such a homey atmosphere, great accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Allyson! So glad you loved the Kenwood House! Thank you for leaving it so clean! Hope you can come back and stay little longer!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

The house was perfect for our stay! It was so relaxing and close to some wonderful wineries! We will definitely be revisiting!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

The Kenwood House is a wonderful place to stay. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Beautiful home close to food and wine in Sonoma wine country. We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Sonoma Getaway!!

We were spending a few day between business trips visiting some of our favorite wineries- this was a perfect spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy house and all winery's mear by

Very nice place and also convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2022
So pleased you and your family enjoyed The Kenwood House! Thank you for leaving it so neat and clean! We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 2BR cottage for a wine country getaway! Excellent, well-stocked kitchen with modern appliances. Great patio and garden area out back. Comfortable beds and high quality linens. Very quiet at night! The seating in the living room was very comfortable and the fireplace provided nice warmth on the cool evenings. The homeowners are very responsive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish we stayed longer

Charming little home with everything you need in a great location within walking distance to several wineries. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
We're so thrilled you two had a wonderful visit!! Thank you for leaving the house so perfect and clean, and how respectful you were!! We truly appreciate it! Please come back again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this house!

Very nice house. Great decor, great back yard. Very practical for husband, wife and 6 month old baby.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Don and Amy MacNair

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Amy, a retired office manager and Don, a local landscape architect are long time residents of Sonoma County. The Kenwood House was purchased in 1971 by Don’s mom where he has lived off and on for 50 years. Amy moved to Santa Rosa as a little girl with her family in 1962. We met in 1994 and were married in 1998. We raised our blended family in Santa Rosa. During this time, the Kenwood House was established as one of the original vacation rentals in the Kenwood area. We ran this business continuously for 13 years providing a unique visitor experience and a high level of hospitality. In 2010 we decided to move to the Kenwood House to enjoy this special place ourselves. Now with an expanding extended family, we have moved on. Once again the Kenwood House is available for guests to enjoy during their visit to Sonoma County.

When we began this venture, one of our goals was to offer visitors from around the world a unique place to stay while experiencing and enjoying wine country in Kenwood, the heart of Sonoma Valley. It gives up great pleasure to share our home and offer the opportunity for our guests to make their own memories of their stay here.

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