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Custom Winemaker's home - WALKING distance to 9 wineries! This is the place.

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There are never too many cooks in our big kitchen!
Our kitchen island.
Our family room comes with lots of family games and puzzles to enjoy by the fire
Cook for a memorable gathering with our professional-grade appliances.
Ask about our chef!  He makes an evening delicious and memorable.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kenwood, CA
  • Chateau St. Jean Winery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Ledson Winery and Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Oakmont Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 - Garden Suite

1 King Bed

2 - Zinfandel Suite

1 King Bed

3 - Campfire Room

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Custom Winemaker's home - WALKING distance to 9 wineries! This is the place.

(Sonoma County TOT Certificate # 770N). Please inquire about using any of our PROMO CODES prior to booking by choosing the option to "ask a question" prior to booking.

Hacienda Sonoma is one of the few vacation rental properties within walking distance to so many wineries! Custom built in 2008 -- professionally designed and beautifully decorated, every detail has been thoughtfully considered with wonderful weekends in mind. Entertaining is easy here, and the location is perfect -- walk to nine wineries (or drive to over 50 wineries within 10 miles), walk to a nice dinner or our local market, and no one has to be the 'D.D.' on vacation. If you're a 'foodie,' this house was designed for you! Every possible amenity is available for entertaining in style, including a wood-fired pizza oven, 2 dishwashers, extra-large oven, KitchenAid stand mixer, and beautiful serving pieces.

Stay in luxurious comfort with pillow-top mattresses, spacious travertine bathrooms with lots of outlets and elbow space, two fireplaces, a bocce court, a pool table and bar, large flat-screen TV, and whole-house sound system. Our gardens are filled with flowers (plus a lavender field behind the house), a zinfandel vineyard, and herb garden. Al Fresco living / dining / and cooking areas are lit by chandeliers.

A thousand activities close by! Sonoma Valley is full of fun things to do. Whether you're into golf or skydiving, hiking or wine pairings, there's something fun for you in our area.

Girls' weekends are fun at Hacienda Sonoma, too! We can arrange for a private chef and/or massage therapists on site. Wonderful spas abound in Sonoma Valley. The best part about our location in Wine Country? No one has to be the "D.D." There's more than a full weekend of wine-tasting within a 5-block radius of our property. If you'd like to sample some of the more than 50 wineries within a 10-mile radius, let us recommend a great limo service to take you wine-tasting in style!

It's a foodie/wine-lover's paradise: Sonoma Valley has been rated as one of the top destinations in the world for food and wine, and Hacienda Sonoma was designed to be the perfect environment for enjoying them. Our kitchen is huge and extremely well equipped. When have you rented a vacation home that came with an Italian wood-fired pizza oven, a KitchenAid stand mixer, two dishwashers, two coffee pots, built-in grill, electric wine bottle opener, extra-large professional oven, and matching place settings for 20? We love to cook and entertain, and we love to do it in Wine Country style. Visit the local farmers' markets and be inspired, or, hire our chef to come and cook for a truly memorable occasion.

Fun is everywhere at Hacienda Sonoma! Our bocce court, pool table, whole-house sound system, plasma T.V., upstairs bar, Blu-Ray DVD player, DVR, DirecTV Satellite system, VCR, puzzles, board games, WiFi, and even the redwood play structure in the back yard, means that fun is had by everyone in the group.

If you are staying during the week, we can offer shorter minimum stays. Please choose the "ask owner question" option prior to booking.

Property manager

Bridget Henry
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Reservation is not finalized until a signed Rental Agreement is completed. This will be emailed to you after you place your reservation request.
Sonoma County requires "Quiet Hours" between 9pm - 8am. Groups must move inside during that time.
Parties over 10 people are prohibited by the County of Sonoma. Please see our Rental Agreement for a full description of our policies.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kenwood

Located in Kenwood, this holiday home is near theme parks. Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Castello di Amorosa 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Sonoma TrainTown Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kenwood, CA

What's nearby

  • VJB Vineyard & Cellars - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chateau St. Jean Winery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ledson Winery and Vineyards - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Oakmont Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 18 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 26 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wine Country Cafe & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Matanzas Creek Winery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Market & Deli - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Benziger Family Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Les Pascals - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Winemaker's home - WALKING distance to 9 wineries! This is the place. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom Winemaker's home - WALKING distance to 9 wineries! This is the place.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Winemaker's home - WALKING distance to 9 wineries! This is the place.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Custom Winemaker's home - WALKING distance to 9 wineries! This is the place. located?

This family-friendly Kenwood holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of VJB Vineyard & Cellars and Chateau St. Jean Winery. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and Morton's Warm Springs are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
We absolutely loved our stay in Kenwood. We enjoyed all the nearby wineries, and also loved being located between Sonoma and Santa Rosa (and closer to Guerneville, Healdsburg, and Bodega Bay). We hiked nearly every day as we had a variety of choices nearby. The house had everything we wanted or needed, and our communication with the owner was always friendly, quick, and easy. One of our favorite places we've stayed!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Wine Country Visit
Truly a 5 Star stay at Hacienda Sonoma. My wife and I were joined by two other wonderful couples and this was their first visit to Wine Country. Having Hacienda as our base made this trip even better than expected. Bridgett was such an excellent host and provider great communication and advice! I can't imagine staying anywhere else when we plan our next visit to Napa/Sonoma! Thanks Bridgett!!! Tim & Elle
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sonoma Home
Communication with Bridget was a breeze...all her recommendations were spot on.Her home is in a great area...walkable to several wineries and tasting rooms. Home is beautifully decorated and furnished, including a large "chefs kitchen". She had mentioned 4 private chefs. WE hit a homerun with chef Kelly Macdonald, who not only cooked a great meal but was a great story teller as well....great cook and very personable. High marks for Chef Kel. WE were lucky enough to meet the homeowner Bridget as she needed to stop by our last day there. She was lovely and charming....actually she reminded of a much younger Heidi Barrett . Loved everything about this home...highly recommended ...I will be back. The only complaint I had, and I did mention it to Bridget was there seemed to be a problem with wine evaporating pretty quickly in the confines of the house. Otherwise....HIGH marks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Stay!!
What an amazing property… it was perfect for our group of two couples… So very clean, and every amenity you ever imagine needing was there for us! So many cozy places to relax, both inside and outside! We will definitely be back! Thank you so much, Bridget, for all of your hard work, and for sharing your beautiful property with us! :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine tasting
This house will not disappoint you! Bridget has thought of everything! She is so easy to contact in case you need anything. We contacted one of her recommended chefs and we had Chef Travis prepare us Beef Wellington for a dinner meal. The entire meal was scrumptious! Travis was engaging, and knowledgeable in the pairing of food and wine as well. We will enjoy all the family memories we made here. Thank you again, Bridget!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmund C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay at Hacienda Sonoma
We were looking for a place in Sonoma to celebrate a milestone anniversary with our adult sons and their girlfriends and so glad we chose this property. Bridget is the consummate host, always responding to any enquiries quickly pre-booking and during our stay. She has a beautiful place and perfect for the 6 of us. It's in a quiet neighborhood in Kenwood but it was easy to navigate everywhere. Her house is much bigger then you think based on the listing (around 3000 sq feet). Bridget has such a lovely garden, very relaxing to look at. Everything was very clean when we arrived. The 3 bedrooms and bathrooms were all a good size and very comfortable. Though we didn't cook much other than breakfast, we still loved the gourmet kitchen. One of the highlights of our trip was we had a pizza making contest between the 3 couples using the Italian wood burning oven she has at this property, and we had so much fun using it. She has an outdoor bocce court that is very nice (though we didn't use it much) as we ended up playing billiards upstairs a lot and just listening to music on the whole house sound system. Bridget also has arrangements with 4 different chefs that will come to the house and prepare a meal for you and we were so glad we decided to do this as it was such a fun evening and a delicious meal with Chef Bryan and Sous Chef Denise. If we ever have another family vacation in the Sonoma or Napa area we would definitely try and book this place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Wine Country Retreat
The house was exactly as described and a perfect base camp. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary weekend
The property is clean and has everything you need. The house has great location. Plenty of space for multiple couples or guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility in Kenwood
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hacienda in April. The property was lovely and perfectly located near our favorite wineries and morning lattes from VJB.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Hacienda
The property was amazing. Clean, well stocked (very well stocked), walkable to some wineries/tasting rooms. Only 25 minutes to downtown Sonoma. The bedrooms were great, as were the kitchen and common areas. It was very nice to sit outside and watch a game on bocce. We would most definitely come back again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home
We had such an amazing time! The house is beautiful, just as pictured. Bridgett is so responsive and detailed! She has thought of everything. Would absolutely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place in wine country
If you’re are planning a central location around Napa and Sonoma wine country you need to stay here! Absolute amazing property and the owner/host is incredibly hospitable as well. 5 star on everything. Only problem was our schedule was so busy visiting wineries we didn’t have enough time to enjoy the property as much as we would have liked to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bubbie’s wine trip
Absolutely perfect! From the beautiful home to the wonderful host, will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Better than advertised!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway in Sonoma
Had an amazing time! The house has great amenities and the property is beautiful. Bridget is absolutely the BEST!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely piece of paradise
What a fun stay we had in Kenwood. Great location in between Santa Rosa and Sonoma. This house was luxurious for two couples; with two master suites for each couple. Perfect! Wish we had a longer stay with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen O., Los Altos, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous wine country retreat
Hacienda Sonoma was the perfect home base for our long weekend —so convenient and close to great wineries and restaurants — and Bridget was really proactive and helpful. The bedrooms are very comfortable and private, the kitchen incredibly well stocked whether you’re just planning to make breakfasts, grill, or prepare a full gourmet meal. (We did all 3!). And the Bocce court and pool table were a fantastic treat at the end of day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home - we hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home In Wine Country
The house has everything you need for a great stay. The extras like bocce ball, pool table, and board games just added to the experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location
We truly enjoyed our stay at Hacienda Sonoma. The home is large and comfortable and the grounds are beautiful. The owners were very responsive and they do an excellent job regarding details on their home and the area. This is by far one of the nicest rentals that we have enjoyed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hacienda Sonoma
Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim D. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
The home was beautiful and in a great location to see many wineries. It was well appointed and Bridget was great to work with. We definitely plan on going back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S., Batavia, Il

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy at Hacienda
Beautiful home and property. Kitchen totally stocked with anything you might need. Bridgett was delightful. We loved staying at Hacienda Sonoma and hope to return when the lavender is in bloom. Don't miss the wine tasting at BWise in their incredible cave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply gorgeous
Beautiful property with wonderful property manager. I would highly recommend this lovely piece of wine country for your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house and location
The stay here for 3 couples was amazing! The house is beautiful and we were able to enjoy the mornings with a cup of tea outside and play some bocce ball. Bridget recommend a private chef; she was fantastic! She cooked the 4 course meal in the beautiful, well stocked kitchen ….delicious! Bridget also recommended Mayo family reserve for wine and food pairing. This was truly a highlight of our five day trip. The tasting room is within walking distance. Bridget was so gracious and helpful. Quick responses and answered all our questions. Great place to stay can’t wait to get to wine country again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in Wine Country
Hacienda Sonoma is everything it advertises to be and more. The home is beautiful with bountiful gardens surrounding it. Bridget has provided everything needed to make for a perfect vacation. It's in a central Sonoma County location that makes it easy to travel it from one end to the other. One bonus we took advantage of was to have one of the chefs Bridget recommended to come in and make dinner for us. Chef Travis Gee and his wife Lanni were simply amazing and provided an unbelievable meal for us. He suggested some wines to pair with his dishes and it was perfect. Don't miss out on this opportunity. We hiked, tasted wine, ate out (The Girl and the Fig in Sonoma is awesome) and relaxed. We recommend this property as highly as possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bridget Henry

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I'm a grape grower, winemaker, mom of two teens, and executive recruiter. My husband, Rick, and I are wine lovers and enjoy 'getting away from it all' but not so much that we have to get in the car and drive a long way to do something fun. We can walk to many of the wineries in our area, some great restaurants, a neighborhood market, and some cute shops. We can walk down the street to live music, food pairings, or barrel tastings on most weekends, and are surrounded by the friendliest people. We love Sonoma Valley!

Why they chose this property

We looked for 5 years for the perfect spot to build a custom home. At first, we looked at mountaintop properties with expansive views, but we quickly realized the drive up a winding narrow road would defeat the purpose of buying in Wine Country. We wanted to be near everything fun, enjoy a short stroll to dinner or lunch, or even walk to a wine and food pairing. And yet, we didn't want the traffic and noise of being downtown, and we wanted the gorgeous views of rolling vineyards. Kenwood is our perfect spot! Our friends can visit and no one has to be the 'D.D.' There is a World-Class spa two minutes down the street, great restaurants, fabulous wineries, golf, and a small-town feel to our area.

What makes this property unique

We are one of the few vacation rental properties so close to the many gorgeous vineyards in our area. You can walk just 2-4 blocks for wine tasting at 9 wineries. One of them offers a 7-course gourmet food pairing that's amazing! It's food and wine heaven in our neighborhood. The house is custom-built with lots of amenities like a bocce court, pool table, zinfandel vineyard, giant gourmet kitchen, lavender field, two fireplaces, soaking tubs, and more. We gave a lot of thought to every little detail, and the house was designed with entertaining in mind.

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