Three generations of my family gathered at this home for my mother's 70th birthday party, our youngest attendee was my three year-old niece. When we arrived, my sister greeted me at the door, and she had tears in her eyes. I picked the place, so I was hopeful she'd like it. Growing up, we were certainly comfortable, but this home is luxurious in the best sense of that word, and I think my sister and I both felt a kind of joy that we were able to take my mother to this really beautiful place to celebrate with her family. She whispered to me, "I think we did good!"
The pool and views are absolutely the thing that make the home so special, although there are many many reasons to love staying here. I think the open layout is particularly conducive to family time together, and we had many long days and nights in company at the pool, on the deck, or in the large family room, talking and laughing. We always have fun together, but this vacation was made so special by staying somewhere we all felt was so beautiful. (And Healdsburg, down the road, is as special an dlovely as everyone says, a total delight. Even little Geyserville has real attractions we all enjoyed. LOCALS tasting room not to be missed!)
At the end of the week, my mom said this was the best birthday present she'd ever received. So, mission accomplished! If you're reading this I assume you are thinking of vacationing there as well. I recommend it without hesitation, and know you'll find the owners as gracious and welcoming as we did. It was a vacation I'll never forget.