A Peaceful Retreat in Wine Country - The Maefield Vineyard House

Welcome to the Merry Edwards Maefield Vineyard House, offering a complete sensory experience in the heart of the Russian River Valley. This expansive 3,000-square-foot retreat is nestled amidst the serene beauty of one of Merry Edwards' sauvignon blanc vineyards, just a short 4-minute drive from downtown Forestville. Inside, you'll discover four spacious bedrooms, each featuring cedar interiors and its own en-suite bathroom, offering 360-degree views of the surrounding vineyard.

Enjoy the culinary delights from nearby restaurants or showcase your cooking skills in the fully-equipped professional kitchen. Gather with loved ones around the impressive 12-foot-long redwood table, comfortably seating 12 guests, or enjoy an outdoor dining experience with the gas grill and patio table accommodating 8-10 guests. After a day of exploring local wineries, unwind with a relaxing soak in the hot tub or a rejuvenating session in the sauna.

Your stay includes a tasting at Merry Edwards Winery, located 5 minutes from the house
(subject to availability & must be scheduled in advance), plus a bottle of Merry Edwards sauvignon blanc (the fruit is from the vineyard surrounding the house).

Sonoma County TOT Number: 4000N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental License: LIC24-0260

County of Sonoma
Permit & Resource Management Department

Sec. 4-205 License Standards.
A vacation rental must comply with the following:
A. Compliance Generally. A vacation rental must obtain zoning clearance and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
B. Noise.
1. Daytime noise. Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., average noise must not exceed the following limits:
• 50 decibels for 30 minutes in any hour
• 55 decibels for 15 minutes in any hour
• 60 decibels for 5 minutes in any hour
• 65 decibels for 72 seconds in any hour
2. Nighttime noise. Between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., average noise must not exceed the following limits:
• 45 decibels for 30 minutes in any hour
• 50 decibels for 15 minutes in any hour
• 55 decibels for 5 minutes in any hour
• 60 decibels for 72 seconds in any hour
3. Decibel definition. “Decibel” means the sound pressure relative to 20 micropascals as measured at the property line, adjusted to International Organization for Standardization ISO 226 equal loudness contours.
4. Outdoor amplified sound prohibited. Outdoor amplified sound and loud impulsive sounds, such as drumming, are prohibited.
C. Lighting. The property owner must submit a lighting plan that conforms to the following. Exterior lighting must be fully shielded and downward facing. Light fixtures must not be located at the periphery of the property and must not reflect off structures. Security lighting may only be motion-sensored. Flood lights and uplights are prohibited. Luminaries must not exceed 1000 lumens per fixture. Total illuminance beyond the property line must not exceed 1.0 lux. The color temperature of exterior lighting must not exceed 3000 Kelvin.
D. Parking. On-street parking must conform to the Sonoma County Parking Regulations and the California Vehicle Code.
E. One Tenant. A vacation rental may only be rented to 1 tenant group at a time.
F. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. A license may not be issued for a single family dwelling with a junior accessory dwelling unit, and a license is void if a junior accessory dwelling unit is developed after license issuance.
G. Pets. A pet, if allowed by licensee, must be secured on the property at all times and cannot be left unattended. Guests must comply with Sonoma County leash law (Section 5-115).
H. Trash and Recycling Facilities. Recycling and refuse storage bins must not be stored within public view unless in compliance with neighborhood standards. Recycling and trash receptacles must be returned to screened storage areas within 24 hours of trash pick-up.
I. Outdoor Burning. Outdoor burning of solid fuels is prohibited.
J. Fireworks prohibited. Possession or discharge of fireworks, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 12511, is prohibited.
K. Defensible Space. A vacation rental property must be maintained in compliance with Chapter 13A (Duty to Maintain Defensible Space and Abate Hazardous Vegetation and Combustible Material).
L. Transient Occupancy Tax and Business Improvement Area Assessments.
1. Tax Compliance. A licensee must maintain a transient occupancy tax (TOT) certificate and remain current on all required reports and payments for TOT and Business Improvement Area assessments (BIA).
2. Online Hosting Platform.
i. A licensee must disclose if the vacation rental is registered with an online host.
ii. If an online host will pay TOT and BIA on the licensee’s behalf, it is the licensee’s responsibility to confirm the correct amount of TOT and BIA are collected. The licensee remains liable for any TOT and BIA not collected on its behalf.
iii. “Online host” means an online hosting platform for vacation rentals, such as VRBO, Airbnb, HomeAway, etc.
M. Emergency Access. If a vacation rental is located behind a locked gate or within a gated community, a gate code or a lockbox with keys (“Knox Box” or similar) must be provided for exclusive use by first responders.
N. Evacuation During Emergencies. Written evacuation instructions identifying the evacuation zone, evacuation route, and the Calfire Evacuation Checklist must be provided to guests and posted within the vacation rental. Guests must leave the property when a Voluntary Evacuation Order is issued for the evacuation zone. The certified property manager must inform guests when a Voluntary Evacuation Order is issued.
O. Emergency Communication. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Alert Weather Radio and operational telephone land line or broadband connected VoIP phone must be provided. Instructions for operation of the NOAA Alert Weather Radio must be included in the evacuation instructions.
P. Contact Information. Licensee and certified property manager must provide the Department a current phone number, email address, and mailing address, and update the contact information as needed. This contact information may be used to address complaints, convey general program information, and serve legal notices related to violations and suspension or revocation. Messages and mail must be checked regularly.
Q. License Posting and Inclusion in Rental Agreements.
1. A copy of the license, the license standards, and land use permit must be posted inside the vacation rental in a prominent location within 6 feet of the front door.
2. A copy of the license, the license standards, and land use permit must be included in all rental agreements.
R. Advertisements. Advertising, handouts, flyers, internet listings, and any other information provided for a vacation rental must conform to the license, land use permit, and this section and include the following:
1. License number;
2. Maximum occupancy, not including children under 3 years old;
3. Maximum number of vehicles allowed on and off site;
4. Notification that quiet hours must be observed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;
5. Notification that no outdoor amplified sound is allowed; and,
6. The transient occupancy tax certificate number for the property.
S. Owner Occupancy. These license standards do not apply when the licensed property is occupied by the property owner. In the case of an alleged violation, the licensee has the burden of proving that the property was occupied by the property owner at the time of the violation.