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Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views

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A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a pool and mountains.
A wooden dining table with benches, pendant lights, and potted plants.
A dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, two wicker chairs, a bedside table with a bottle and glasses, and a window with a view of trees.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sonoma, CA
  • Place, Montini Open Space Preserve
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sonoma Raceway
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views

Over 250 5-Star Reviews!
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El Mirador (from Spanish, from mirror to look, affording a view of the surroundings)

This gorgeous, private, and gated 1.8-acre estate is located just behind the historic Sonoma Square in the country. Newly remodeled, the property features 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, a large living room with 13-foot French doors offering endless views of the Sonoma hills, and a 26-foot dining patio for gathering friends and enjoying the weather.

Come enjoy the view over the pool, relax on a daybed suspended from a perfectly placed old oak tree while listening to the koi pond quietly cascading in the background, BBQ warming your dinner as you sample some local wine and cheese.

El Mirador could be one of the finest places to sit and relax after a long day of wine tasting, hiking, ballooning, biking, shopping, or just enjoying the slow-paced local atmosphere.

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Please note:
* DOGS: Small/medium-sized dogs (less than 30 lbs) are permitted with prior approval for the stated daily fee per pooch. Note that larger dogs and long-haired dogs are not allowed in the pool.

* PARTIES: The property is not permitted to host weddings, receptions, or large parties (more than 13 people). These events require a commercial license and insurance.

* POOL: The pool is solar-powered and typically warm enough for swimming from April through October, often into November. During the hot summer months, temperatures can be 80+. New for 2021: insurance is now required, and we have added a secondary safety measure and a "kid-safe" fence around the pool.

* SMOKING: This is a non-smoking property. Smoking will result in the loss of your deposit, as it is a serious offense.

* VIDEO: The property has a security camera for the safety and security of the property and our guests. It is visible from above the garage and, for privacy, faces only the driveway and gate. As with all Nest/Blink cameras, it records video and audio for security.

* COVID-19: If you are worried about COVID-19, please purchase appropriate trip insurance. We will refund your deposit if the county closes us, but otherwise, please purchase trip insurance.

* SMOKE: Same as COVID-19, if the county closes us, we will refund your trip. Please purchase the appropriate trip insurance.

* Please be aware that this listing shows up on Craigslist. The Craigslist post is a scam (they copy the listing and post the house for long-term rent)! Please flag it if you see it. Thank you, Steve.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please, no dog over 20 lbs or who swim in the pool
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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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
We try to keep this easy for you, but it can really help. • Basic pick-up. • Load and run the dishwasher. • Take out the trash. • Bring towels to the laundry room. • Start a load of wash.
• If you took the pool fence down, please replace it • Check to see if there is a Cariage House key for the next guest. • Feed the koi (ok, I like to feed them)
• Travel safely. • Return and repeat.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1333N
Property # 583935vb
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

Sonoma

Located in Sonoma, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Napa Valley Wine Train and Sonoma Presidio are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Napa Premium Outlets and Oxbow Public Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Sonoma TrainTown Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Sonoma Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Montini Open Space Preserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sonoma Raceway - 27 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Napa Valley Wine Train - 30 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 41 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker & Cook - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonoma Cheese Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Molino Central - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Girl & The Fig - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Verano Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views?

As of 3 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views on 1 Dec, 2026 start from S$7,178, 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.

Is Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spa-like Estate, Wine Country Getaway, above the Sonoma Square, Amazing Views located?

This family-friendly Sonoma holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sonoma State Historic Park, Sonoma Plaza and Sebastiani Theatre. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and Sonoma Presidio are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 203 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property and had a fantastic time here. We look forward to coming back sometime in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Getting up the mountain road is a ride after a few wineries. :) would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. Fully stocked with everything we needed and more. Clean, cozy and comfortable. The location was perfect. Wonderful views of Sonoma and pool was great. We hope to be back. Thank you for a great vacation experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property. Everyone really enjoyed it. First Class experience. I think the Koi will miss me.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for girls trip- 8 of us. The bedrooms each have their own bath. We had a chef come to the house and he raved about the kitchen. The house had everything you could need- pool towels, streamer, hair dryers, two coffee makers. We’d recommend adding a tea kettle for future guests. We actually loved the carriage house bedrooms.The pool was amazing. We used the outdoor screening dining area every day and night - the heaters were a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is hands down the best VRBO we have ever stayed at. It was meticulously clean, spectacularly stocked with top of the line everything and attention to detail was noticed everywhere. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property for a multiple couples or family stay. Well stocked kitchen. The views are amazing. It was not a problem, but two of the bedrooms and en-suite baths are separate from the main house. Hot water in the main house took between 5-10 minutes to get hot, so start your showers early. Overall, an excellent stay!
Sunrise
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay with beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Close enough to all that Sonoma offers, while being just off the beaten path; a great quiet retreat for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, wonderful pool and setting! Host very responsive. Koi pond was an added treat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house offered beautiful views and was very convenient to Sonoma Square. It was perfectly comfortable for our group of four couples, with plenty of space to relax. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and essentials, which made cooking easy, and the host was extremely responsive and informative throughout our stay. Highly recommend for a wine country getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a girls weekend

Beautiful, quiet place. We enjoyed the pool and grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay in Sonoma

Beautiful property with great views of Sonoma. Communication with owner was seamless. Close to town but feels far away which was perfect. Home is as shown in photos. Our inter generational group had a fantastic time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

heaven in Sonoma

Absolutely amazing property! Everything was perfect, we highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wine Trip with Friends

Everything about the property was as advertised or better. Great location, plenty of room, and well equipped. We would gladly stay there again. The owner was responsive and truly worked hard to make sure our stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place in Sonoma

Excellent place, great location to town and wineries, very clean, well appointed, everything that you could possibly need in the kitchen, and what a kitchen. Great pool, grounds, I wish I lived here year round!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Steve was very responsive, accommodating and we had an awesome stay. Home was well maintained, comfortable, and location was conveniently located close to town. Great pool, beautiful oak trees, and spacious house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Sonoma

El Mirador was amazing, felt like we were in the middle of the mountains! Sunrises we beautiful, property is well equipped, comfortable beds, and a quick drive away to the trailhead of Somona Overlook Trail - a must do!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway Spot!

Lovely property, very comfortable. Definitely recommend!!! Thank you 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely girls getaway

Totally relaxing vacation! The home was stocked with everything we needed, the pool and outdoor space was lovely, and the house is conveniently located a few minutes from Sonoma Square. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect!

The view is stunning and so is the property. Well stocked with everything you could need. We had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, just as pictured. Easy to get to Downtown Sonoma, but also secluded and able to enjoy the wonderful view. Spent most of our time outside by the pool. This was for a group of 8 adults, 4 couples. Plenty of space and we loved that each room had its own bathroom. Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sonoma getaway

Wonderful home. Enjoyed both indoors and out. Amazing views and privacy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We stayed here with 4 couples. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. The bed linens and towels are very nice, the kitchen was well stocked, we enjoyed the pool and the large table on the porch. Great views and close to downtown Sonoma.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views, great location

Beautiful house with amazing views. Only five minutes from the center of town. Very clean and beautifully decorated. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Shepard

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I have lived in the Bay Area my entire life and have no intention of leaving. Between Marin, Sonoma, and Tahoe, I can bike, hike, ski, eat, dine, and play just about anything with some of the world's great people.

Why they chose this property

Having lived in the Bay Area my entire life, I genuinely believe Sonoma is one of the world's great hidden gems (and yes, I have traveled extensively). The best comparison I have found is the slow pace of Southern France. Where Napa may have the name for wine, Sonoma has access to all the great wine, PLUS small-town charm. Sonoma Square (one of two; Healdsburg is the other) offers a relaxed atmosphere that has not changed in 100 years. This is also the birthplace of California for history buffs.

El Mirador (from Spanish, meaning "mirror" or "to look," affording a view of the surroundings) offers unparalleled views from Mount Tamalpais, past Mount Diablo, through the East Bay. Truly amazing on a clear day. All while less than 5 minutes (under 2 miles) from the square. Please read the reviews, as pictures cannot do it justice. The house was fully remodeled in 2014 and 2017 and has all the bells and whistles you could ever ask for while keeping this tranquil hilltop location quiet. You will not be disappointed.
Sonoma TOT #: 133N

What makes this property unique

The comfort of Home with Privacy and unmatched Views.

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