A Relaxing Place To Have Fun In The Sun!

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The 'Grand Suite' at Sunland's Cottage! Designed to spoil you rotten!

Take a wonderful walk around the pond, shaded by trees and serenaded by frogs!

Bring your fish-n rod! Our pond is stocked with trout! What a meal!

Walk up into the vineyard to expand your horizons! The mountains are magical!

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Location
Host

Very good

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Gym

Explore the area

Yakima, WA

Naches Heights Vineyard
‪10 min drive‬
SOZO Sports Complex
‪10 min drive‬
Yakima Convention Center
‪13 min drive‬
Yakima, WA (YKM-Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

The Grand Suite

1 King Bed

The Yellow Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Country Charm

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Grand Retro Bath Palace!

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our lovely 8-acre vineyard and charming 2000 square feet, 2-bedroom guest cottage, are a treasure! Newly remodeled, the 'Grand Suite' will spoil you and your honey rotten! Get ready to relax in the fanciest 'retro' bathroom in town! Enjoy the convenience of having the whole-house to yourself, including a fully stocked kitchen. But who wants to cook when you can.......barbecue outside on the gas grill! We even provide you with the fish---- we stock our pond with trout! Bring your fish'n rod, to catch a few. Feast on them at dinner time! Clean up quick so you can romance your honey on the porch... or lay-out on the private deck! Walk the vineyard to witness breath-taking views of Mt. Adams, as the sunsets. Tour Yakima's Premiere Wine Country. Sunland's Cottage is ideal for couples visiting Yakima on a weekend-getaway or a vacation! Conveniently located all within 3-15 minutes from most of Yakima's hotspots! (P.S. if you are allergic to animals, this is NOT your place! Also, since the cottage is situated on a working farm, expect to see crew polishing, priming and pruning the grapes during your stay, all in service to the fall grape harvest!)

Property manager

Jenny Snyder will host you. Julia Snyder, her daughter assists with bookings.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Over the age 12, who know how to swim.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Small breeds only, under 18 lbs. Pet Fee applies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere inside the cotta

Housekeeping: There is NO daily housekeeping for weekend stays. Failure to leave the cottage clean, may result in deductions from damage-deposit.

FISHING: please bring your own fishing gear. Catch limit is one fish per guest. (No "catch and release" since that tends to kill the fish.)

SHOES: No shoes are allowed inside the cottage. Shoes must be taken off before entering the cottage. Consider bringing your own pair of slippers.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yakima

Located in Yakima, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Meadowbrook Family Fun Center and Naches Heights Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Yakima Valley Trolleys and State Fair Park & Yakima Valley SunDome. Central Washington State Fair and Yakima Area Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Yakima, WA

What's nearby

Yakima River Valley - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Naches Heights Vineyard - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
SOZO Sports Complex - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
Yakima Convention Center - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
Yakima Valley Sundome - 14 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

Yakima, WA (YKM-Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Los Hernandez Tamales - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Mercedes & Family Food To Go - ‬4 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Relaxing Place To Have Fun In The Sun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A Relaxing Place To Have Fun In The Sun! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Relaxing Place To Have Fun In The Sun! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Relaxing Place To Have Fun In The Sun! located?

Located in the city centre, this Yakima holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Meadowbrook Family Fun Center, Westpark Shopping Center and Cowiche Canyon Trail. Yakima River Valley is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

8.4

Very good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

28 Sept 2019

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

Absolutely beautiful rental home, lovely owner and country. Loved the surrounds.

Stay at this lovely place and glad we had a chance to meet Jenny.

8/10 Good

June B., Marana,Az

7 June 2023

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

Visiting family

Enjoyed the property. Beautiful setting with lake, trees, privacy. Kitchen cabinets a bit disorganized with old stuff. Just needs decluttering.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robby O.

20 Sept 2013

Perfect hideaway within the city

We fully enjoyed our stay here. Fresh eggs, a fresh loaf of bread and a bottle of wine greeted us. We enjoyed waking up and sitting on the back deck or front porch to drink coffee and catch up on our reading. Both decks look out towards the private pond. The best part is that we were not far from regular city attractions or the freeway. We would definitely recommend this to others.

6/10 Okay

D Ann K.

27 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Poor communication

Tried to contact owner several times with no response. Property is very nice. Far too many rules though. We enjoyed our stay but it could have been better.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

7 May 2017

Lovely house the feels secluded but is close to town.

The house is lovely. It is an old house that Jenny has added onto making the kitchen, dining room/sun room very bright and welcoming. The master bedroom and bath are VERY NICE - open, bright and roomy. It was nice to sit on the bedroom deck and watch the birds, goats and peacocks. At night there was a symphony of frogs from the pond. The house is separated from the road by a row of trees that adds greatly to the isolated feeling.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

24 June 2016

Better than the Pictures!

If a picture paints a thousand words, being there paints a million! What a lovely refuge from all that might worry you. Jenny's Pond is a world unto itself, with manicured grounds, a cottage quaintly nestled in yester-year, and an owner who boasts hospitality with fresh flowers, a bottle of delightful estate wine, delicious bread and butter, and eggs from a nearby hen house. In all my VRBO experiences, I have never felt more welcomed in a home, have never been more pleased with the rental value, and have never been more impressed with the cleanliness of the property. Seriously, this experience has created memories of a lifetime for me, my wife, our daughter, and our son-in-law. Thank you Jenny!

4/10 Poor

Theresa B.

17 Oct 2019

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Rude host and unreasonable expectations for guests

We had difficulty with check in despite prior communication with owner. We followed instructions and it took over an hour and a half to access property, even though we arrived over 3 hours AFTER check in time. The owner even told us to go find something to do "to better use our time" while she located her mother to let us in. We were chastised by both owner and then her mother when she finally arrived to let us onto the property. This is not a property you can come and go at your own convenience. They then tried to tell us we couldn't have a four week old infant at the house because the four week infant might "make a mess" or "get into the pond". They have a HUGE clean up list...you will basically be cleaning the entire house before you leave. It took four of us an hour to clean to their expectations. I have stayed in dozens of rental homes and I have NEVER seen such expectations for guests. To top it off we found hair in both showers upon arrival, which we had to clean out to take showers. The furniture was old, broken down, and outdated with the exception of the master's bedroom. I have never been so rudely treated by property owners. It was one hassle after the other which made the weekend stressful instead of relaxing. Unless you are willing to be at the mercy of the owner and her mother spare yourself the additional stress and rudeness and find another VRBO to stay at!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Massoud V.

15 Oct 2021

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

Fun place to stay

The place was exactly as described, once I figured out that Jenny is the owner’s mom, the communication went smoothly, which was probably my misunderstanding. The cottage is next to a working farm with sheep, chickens and peacocks (unfortunately we didn’t see any). It was fun to wake up and watch the sheep graze, while drinking our coffee. Jenny told us later that the pond is stock with fish, but i didn't have my fishing pole. So she came back later and brought a new pole and all the tackle to use, i caught 3 fish for our dinner. That was great, thanks Jenny!!, The only minuses were the road noise, and lots of specific instructions. But the place was very clean, and we didn’t mind leaving it as we found it.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camille D., STEAMBOAT SPR

17 July 2021

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

Sunland Sweet

This sweet little cottage was just right for our purpose of touring a few Yakima Vineyards. Secluded behind secure gates and thick trees the home feels very private. The backyard has lots of wildlife. It was quite bucolic.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Amy B.

27 June 2018

Unwelcoming

We arrived 1hour early and were berated for it by Jenny. We would of been happy to come back in 1hour, but instead Jenny was very passive aggressive about the situation. She showed us around and described all the rules and conditions. She also emphasised on several occasions that we needed to clean the cottage before we left. The checklist on departure was like no other I’ve seen. On leaving, we followed the checklist and did do all that was asked. Unfortunately we received a nasty email on our departure from Jenny accusing us of stealing 4 towels and stating we left the master bedroom and bathroom a mess, (which we did not) due to the fact we didn’t wash the shower and counter tops. Unreal. Extremely disappointed. Aside from our unfortunate encounter with the host, the cottage has a bizarre layout and really only suitable for a couple. Master bedroom is nice, but has no curtains, so gets really bright early morning. Also the deck outside was full of animal droppins and very dirty. Very underwhelmed and disappointed. Definitely would not go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan V.

22 Apr 2017

What an Amazing Place!

We loved our stay and wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

22 Aug 2015

Property was wonderful!

Jenny was a great host, very accommodating and lovely. Would stay here again with out question.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor-Andrea N.

2 May 2015

Perfect base for our wine weekend

My husband and I had a wonderful stay here! It was quiet and peaceful. We were welcomed with a dozen eggs and a bottle of white wine. The master bedroom was huge, it's bed very comfortable. The view of the pond was relaxing. We were very close to many of the wineries and had a great time! The only downside was the second bedroom's bed, according to the couple who came with us, was uncomfortable. Everything was very clean and welcoming. If we come back for another wine tasting we will be sure to see if it's available.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carole D.

26 Sept 2014

Fabulous Setting with lots of extras

A great house with lots of room and beautiful settings on the back sun deck and the front porch and the grounds are a beautiful place for a walk and a great hostess. Jenny made us feel like we were her personal guests. I highly recommend especially for those who want to see some great wineries and a must see is the Krueger Pepper Farm and Ginkgo Petrified Forest, and Cowiche Canyon. And we will always remember Tuxedo and we miss him.. Thank you Jenny and Julia

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

12 June 2013

Yellow cottage is quaint, and yet modern.

We liked this cottage as it was located in the city, yet totally country. The master suite and bathroom are brand new and gorgeous. The kitchen and other areas of the cottage are quaint. The porches are beautiful to sit in and relaxing, looking over the vineyard or the lake. We liked the quiet with no neighbors and no schedule. If you are wanting to "get away" then this is the place for you. Wine tasting or sitting on the backdeck enjoying a cup of coffee, we found the environment perfect.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

19 May 2013

Sunland Cottage is AMAZING!!!

This incredible farmhouse is Fantastic. It is so much more than a beautiful charming bright yellow home. It is a retreat. The property is gorgeous. You can sit on the back porch and look over a private pond and the vineyard, and the roaming horses and feel like you are miles from town. The home is incredibly charming and I heard the master suite that was just added is fabulous. My friends and I had so much fun we didn't want to leave. Yakima has great wineries to visit, beautiful fruit stands with gourmet treats. We can't wait to book our next visit. The owners were great to work with and everything was better than we could have hoped for. If you wish you had a beautiful cottage and a vineyard and horses and beautiful chickens and peakcocks with beautiful gardens you can come here and have it all!

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Snyder will host you. Julia Snyder, her daughter assists with bookings.

For the past thirty plus years, the Sunland estate has been under the loving care of Jenny and Mark Snyder. Raised on a 3000 acre farm in Minnesota, Jenny drove a tractor before a car! Rather then stay inside to help her mother out with chores, Jenny preferred to sneak outside to join her father and brothers. She soaked up billions of brain cells of farming knowledge from them. She also loved to disappear out on her horse! But do not confuse her with a tom-boy, in college she was crowned Miss St. Cloud.

Today, not a lot has changed. Jenny is a farmer, a fashionista, and an amazing cook! She over-sees Sunland Vineyards and Guest Cottage. Over the years, the land has been transformed from a cattle ranch, to a goat farm, to a Morgan horse farm, and now to a fertile vineyard. (Thanks in part to ash deposited by Mt. St. Helens) Around the neighborhood, Jenny is known as the egg-lady as she generously shares her free-range-organic-farm fresh eggs!

Jenny and Mark's love for youth has inspired them to host over 91 exchange students. Rather then hit 100, they are extending an invitation to you, to vacation in the sun, while staying at their fun-loving Guest Cottage. Walk the Vineyard with your sweety hand in hand! It’s a FUN-loving romantic weekend getaway that you’ll want to keep returning to!

Get ready to thoroughly enjoy yourself! Jenny is a woman who has always been ahead of her time, and is always ready to have a sweet time! (G-rated!)

Why they chose this property

Jenny's love for farming inspired her to convince Mark to purchase it. For years she had watched, her neighbors raise hundreds of goats on it! Its steep hillside provided the goats with terrain that kept them entertained! Decades later, as the wine industry in Yakima grew in momentum, the vision for the property expanded! Today it is planted in over 8 varieties of grapes which are sold to local wine makers such as Gilbert Cellars and Naches Height. The steep hillside and rocky terrain makes the land ideal to capture the sun's attention! Very similar to the hillside vineyards in France, the grapes thrive in this growing environment.

What makes this property unique

*Quiet & Private *Charming 1930 Cottage located on a vineyard. * Pond stocked with trout* *Green lush surroundings! *Recently remodeled * * Clean * Roomy closets * Two huge decks! * Outdoor barbecue * * Glam master bedroom w lovely view! * Outrageously decadent retro- bathroom! **Ample Parking *Security Gate* Alarm system * Starbucks within 2 minutes! * Flowers in bloom! * Peacocks * *Frogs!* *Crickets* *Well-behaved kids over 13yrs of age welcomed*

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

The Grand Suite

The Yellow Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Country Charm

Grand Retro Bath Palace!

Spaces

About this property