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As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley

Holiday home in Glen Ellen with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Overhead shot of pool and large deck
Spacious accommodation
Firepit at dusk
Spa (heating available all year)
Pool (heated in summer)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 82700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Glen Ellen, CA
  • Place, Sonoma Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Buena Vista Winery
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Garden Suite

2 Single Beds

Guest House Suite

1 King Bed

Sky Suite

1 King Bed

Sunset Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Garden Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Guest House Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main house restroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Pool restroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Sky Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sunset Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley

Enjoy breathtaking wine country views and sunsets from this peaceful hillside retreat. A stand-out feature is the four spacious primary suites, well-separated from each other to offer privacy and comfort for all our guests. This makes the house ideal for four couples or extended family gatherings.

A vast deck off the chef's kitchen offers swimming, lounging, grilling, dining, sunset views and star-gazing around the fire pit.

And there’s a choice of three locations for elegant dining and four locations for cocktail hour: the indoor dining/ living area, the pool/spa deck, the covered porch (all of these with sunset views), or under the olive trees.

Cavedale Ridge overlooks Sonoma Valley with the wineries and restaurants of historic Sonoma, Glen Ellen and Kenwood only a 20 minute drive away. Napa Valley is a 45 minute drive over the mountain.

YEAR ROUND VACATION
Cavedale Ridge is idyllic at any time of year. In the Summer, the pool (heated from Memorial Day weekend through September), spa (year-round) and deck are the focus of activity. During Fall and Spring, the folding doors between the kitchen and deck create an indoor/outdoor living space that you can flex according to the weather. They also give quick access to the outdoor spa. Even in the Winter, its light-filled contemporary interiors with panoramic views through picture windows make this an uplifting and warm retreat. At night, year round, the firepit comes into its own. There are three internet-enabled TVs and Starlink wifi with speeds of over 60Mbps.

LAYOUT
In the main house, as you enter, there is a Chef’s kitchen, open-plan dining and living room (leading onto the pool/spa deck), and one Primary Suite. This can be made up as King or as Twins. Upstairs is another Primary Suite (King).
Stairs lead down to a large covered porch off which are third Primary Suite (King), the Office, and a separate Guest House. This has its own private living area (with fire place), wet bar and the fourth Primary Suite (King).

WINE-TASTING, YOGA AND MASSAGE
We can recommend local private chefs, wine drivers and visiting yoga, reiki and massage services.

A/C AND HEATING
The Main House enjoys under-floor heating throughout, with in-room air-conditioning in the bedrooms only. In the Guest House there is central air-conditioning and heating. The Sunset Suite and office have underfloor heating and air-conditioning.

NEED TO KNOW
There are security cameras covering the parking area.
This is a rural location with a steep, narrow and windy access road. Particularly nervous drivers are discouraged. No parties are allowed on the property but guests are rewarded with serenity, luxury and a real escape!

NEARBY AIRPORTS
The closest airport is Santa Rosa (STS), about 45 minutes' drive away with nonstop service from several airports in the LA area plus Phoenix, Dallas, San Diego, Portland, Seattle and Las Vegas. Other airports within 2 hours are San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK) and Sacramento (SMF).

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House may be unsuitable for very young children
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off a/c in the Garden Suite and the Sky Suite.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours are 9pm to 7am. No amplified sound is permitted at any time.
No fireworks allowed at any time.
Maximum of 4 day guests at any time

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number LIC24-1025

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Glen Ellen

Located in Glen Ellen, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. B.R. Cohn Winery and Valley of the Moon Winery & Vineyards 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 and Sonoma State Historic Park. Sonoma TrainTown Railroad and Napa Valley Balloons are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glen Ellen, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Jack London State Historic Park - 17 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 19 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 21 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 25 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 39 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Molino Central - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cielito - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spread Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Brinquito - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Hacienda - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of B.R. Cohn Winery, Valley of the Moon Winery & Vineyards and Sonoma Valley Regional Park. Imagery Estate Winery and Jack London Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!! Amazing views. All accommodations were as advertised and very well maintained. The alternate routing to get there right now is a significant inconvenience and not a drive for the faint of heart.I recommend the property manger meet guests at checkin to go over some of the property nuisance. We figured things out but it would have helped.Overall loved our stay. Will be back… when the road is fixed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and all amenities were fantastic and as described. Contact with the property manager was timely, accurate and helpful. The person who set up the property for our arrival went above and beyond to accommodate our needs for our 3 year old as well as providing local area knowledge. Unfortunately the usual road from the highway to the property was closed for road work which added an additional 15-20 minutes ( guesstimate) travel time on a single lane winding mountain road.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location perched on the mountaintop. Home is modern and clean and has everything we needed to cook and enjoy our stay. Could not have been better!
Sunset from the deck
Walking the neighborhoid
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Amazing Sonoma Mountain Retreat

The house was phenomenal and we truly enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms all have large beds and bathrooms and are separate which provided nice privacy. The hot tub, common areas, and view were all amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krissy P.

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

November Stay

Great place with all amenities. The house was spacious and the views are spectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place!

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Beautiful property with beautiful views!!!

Our group of 6 absolutely loved this property! From the spacious bedroom suites, to the spacious kitchen, to the pool and hot tub. Then, there was the firepit that was used every day. You will find so much to love!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dennis c.

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

Excellent property well eauipped

Fantastic trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleni Nitsa Z.

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

Wonderful home and hosts

Beautiful property and the host and caretaker couldn't be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Incredible Property

This is our fourth time staying in Norman's lovely home. The view, the service, the pool, the kitchen - all perfect for our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Paradise

The photos do not come near adequately showing just how special this place is. We had a group of 4 couples and the layout was perfect. While we had wine tastings scheduled daily, the highlight was returning to the house each afternoon to watch the sunset. Perfect location and perfect house for large groups. Hope to enjoy again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg H.

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

Friends and Napa

Outstanding house with private ensuites. great balance of togetherness but with privacy of you own rooms. Drive up and down the m,ountain was intense and if afraid of heights or narrow roads yoou may want to rethink. If no fears the views and property was outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Beautiful Hideaway

The view is amazing, the property is well-kept, and the and the host/manager interactions were very professional. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Stunning!

Top notch accommodations with stunning views! Highly recommend dinner at home by Isa and Sonoma Yoga for private class on pool deck- a perfect way to start the day!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Wonderful weekend!

Had a great time and everything about the property was amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellene V.

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

Cavedale

Perfect layout for 4 couples. Each bedroom has its own en suite bath - which was lovely. Although the driveway was long and narrow - the views were spectacular and worth it. PJ was a great property manager. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Glen L.

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

Spectacular views

Beautiful house. Treacherous drive up. The views are spectacular. Very well-appointed home. Every amenity you could want. Perfect for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulette J.

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

Sonoma and Napa wine tasting

This property is amazing! It is well appointed, very spacious and the views are incredible. Anything our group of 5 adults needed was at our fingertips. The property manger was easily available to answer our questions. We were initially nervous with the road to the house, however we very quickly adjusted and enjoyed the ride. We highly recommend this property and want to go back again. Thank you, Paulette, Rick, Sharon, Nadine and Gary
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry T.

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

Beautiful Mountaintop Villa

We had an awesome stay at Cavedale Villa. The view was spectacular. The road to get there is not for the faint of heart, especially since the main road was closed due to a recent mudslide, but that just added to the “adventure”. The location gave us good access to both Sonoma and Napa, although it took us about 40 minutes to get to either side due to the redirection from the mudslide. The Villa had been updated and was in good shape. The four separate master suites worked well for our group of 8. If you are looking for beautiful views and isolation, I recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Relaxing and Enjoyable secluded in the hills

Amazing trip away from the city! The drive up the hill is best during the day.. it bit scratchy at times, but that was because we have 6 people in a large SUV.. cars are no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Friend Vaca

I can't say enough about this beautiful home. We had 4 couples and plenty of space for all of us. The kitchen and bedrooms had everything that we could have possibly needed even with the chef that came in to cook us a meal. The views were spectacular and we really enjoyed sitting by the fire or hot tub enjoying them. I hope to be back again to enjoy more wineries.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Absolutely amazing

This home is gorgeous and the house manager PJ is FANTASTIC to work with. They even had a bottle of wine for us! I can’t recommend this home enough!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Dallas, TX

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

Amazing Home

This home had views that did not disappoint! Just sitting outside by the amazing fire pit or swimming was the highlight of our trip. The home is very comfortable and easily accommodated 2 families. We would adventure during the day and stay in for dinner at night and it was one of our best trips to CA. Would highly recommend this property and would stay there again without hesitation. The property manager PJ was so helpful as well!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jf s.

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

Hillside Beauty & Comfort

The spacious, open architecture is superbly laid out to enjoy hillside valley views & sunsets from various spaces of the house. The indoor-outdoor design lets guests enjoy the valley breezes in every space and makes enjoying indoor-outdoor living easy and pleasant. Our group was composed of cooks, chefs & sommeliers who found the kitchen, outdoor grill, and cooking tools to be just right to make some magic at every meal. Everyone enjoyed a mix of morning yoga, daytime swims, nighttime jacuzzi, and long hillside walks. Property Mgr PJ is delightful and responsive; she tuned the details that made our stay extra special. This hillside beauty goes in our re-visit book.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H., Fremont, CA

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

Another wonderful stay at Cavedale Ridge!

From the great communication before and onsite with PJ, to the flexibility for us adding more days, and of course the property itself it was a magical trip for us. We are very appreciative of the newly surfaced road and the remodeling and upgrades since our last stay. Its the best firepit in the world, and the hot tub was wonderful in the cold weather. We were able to host a private chef in the completely outfitted gourmet kitchen again, and if you stay we highly recommend hiring Isa Jacoby- we got another world class Charcuterie and veggie cheese Board and she even made treats for the kiddos. Everything was in great working order and the internet was solid like it was last visit. We're excited about the next remodeling plans PJ shared with us as well and can’t wait for our next visit. We miss those sunrises and sunsets and that view already.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

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