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Pool
A view from the Carriage House. Huge pool, complete privacy, unbelievable views
Endless views of rolling Sonoma and Napa hills
Huge 10' couch, chaise lounger, 1.5+ chair, gorgeous vaulted ceilings
Tranquil location for a wonderful catered meal.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Sonoma, CA
  • Sonoma Plaza
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista Winery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Napa, CA (APC-Napa Valley)
    ‪29 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

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Spa-like Estate, Sonoma Square, Amazing Views.

Over 150 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 in early 2014 & 2017, 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 dogs with long hair that go in the pool are not allowed.

* 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, the temperature is 80+. New for 2021, insurance is mandated, 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 losing 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 above the garage and, for privacy reasons, only faces the driveway and gate. As with all Nest 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 of this listing showing 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.

Property manager

Steve Shepard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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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 9 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
1) Sorry, I am strict on the 8 overnight guests and 5 day-time visitors limits and the 10 pm quiet hours (please, respect the neighbors)
2) Pets are $100 a night. Please let me know if you plan on bringing a pet, please ask first.
THE POOL: Please be note the Pool is heated by Solar. The pool is warm May-October but not guaranteed as it is determined by the weather.

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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sonoma

Located in Sonoma, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Napa Valley Wine Train and Mission San Francisco Solano 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sonoma, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sonoma City Hall - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 12 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Animo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Molino Central - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spa-like Estate, Sonoma Square, Amazing Views. have a pool?

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

Is Spa-like Estate, Sonoma Square, Amazing Views. 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 Spa-like Estate, Sonoma Square, Amazing Views.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Where is Spa-like Estate, 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 and Sonoma Plaza. Sebastiani Theatre and Sonoma Valley Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing girls trip to wine country
The property was absolutely beautiful. The view was amazing, the beds were comfortable, it was very clean and well appointed and was perfect for our group of 8 women. As we visited in January we didn't use the pool but that would be an added bonus during the warmer months!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

william a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, but no electricity for 54 hours
We traveled with 4 adult couples to the wine country. Chose this property for the location, view, pool, and four full bedrooms. We recommend it but one catch, be careful of Sonoma electricity outages. Pros: 7 minutes up the mountain from downtown Sonoma View of the valley at was beautiful 4 bedrooms with full bathrooms Pool overlooking valley, Weber gas grill for cooking Gated property, Full kitchen, (no K cup, bring ground coffee and filters) Beds comfortable, plenty of quality linens Cons: A notification came out the day before we went, noting that our power was going to be out for the four days that we were there. We were not notified of this. lucklyish, only out for 54 hours. We were not notified that this was going to happen. The house should have been prepared for this incident with a generator. This is something that is happeing in that area right now. Not uncommon. Pool- Did not have use of the pool for half our stay because it was covered. Pool was around 78 degrees with the solar cover Showers- showering for 8 adults out of two hot water showers was not pleasant and very intrusive. No electricity 2 nights, 2 on gas, 2 electric hot water heaters. No power for blower dryers and flatirons Sister in law could not use her Bipap machine 2 ngiths (dangerous) Could not charge computers to do work for 2 days. Had to leave Van running to charge phones. Could not get in gate one night due to gate not working. If no electrical outage it would be 5 *.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large Group House is Perfect!
Every room had a king size bed. Linens were luxurious! The patio dining and pool chairs were plentiful for our 7 and more. Large kitchen was helpful as we ended up cooking alot. Only 2 miles to Sonoma Square. Owner Steve was very responsive! They give you lots of recommendations for dining and wineries.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Vacation House!!!
We had four couples come from all over the country to celebrate our husbands 40th birthdays. All the husbands grew up together but don't see each other very often. This house was AMAZING!! We all four couples had our own King bedrooms and bathrooms- it also had an amazing living room and kitchen to all hangout and cook in. We had a chef come in and make dinner and the outdoor space with a huge table was a huge it! Everything was super clean and ready for us. I can't rave enough about this house- Thank you, Steve for everything with the house.. answering all of our questions..and checking in with us!! When we come back to Sonoma, we will definitly be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday trip
The house was perfect our family of eight. Beautiful, clean, every amenity was covered. Steve was awesome as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Celebration
Spent 5 wonderful days at this lovely home with our three adult children and their spouses. We all enjoyed spending time at the house that we did very little wine tasting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off the beaten path of Sonoma
El Mirador is a perfect place to remove yourself from the square of Sonoma. Peaceful and serene which is what we wanted for this trip. We had a total of 6 (3 couples) and there was ample room. We stayed in the cottage by ourselves and enjoyed the extra bedroom for watching TV and having the extra room. The first bathroom is small and lacks ample space for your toiletries in my opinion. That suited my husband as he travels light. The beds slept good and the towels were very nice. The kitchen was nicely stocked and well appointed with quality appliances. We enjoyed the coy fish and feeding them. Our biggest complaint was that the houses were not prepared for our arrival temperature wise. It took overnight to get to a comfortable temperature. It was controlled by Nest and should have been set back the day before or at least the morning of our arrival. It was during Sonoma heat wave. All in all, I would recommend this house for large groups that like to congregate together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location
We spent 5 nights in early June with our two sons and their spouses. The layout of the house works really well with 4 king bedrooms all with their own bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are in the carriage house which is a few steps away. The location about 5 minutes above the Sonoma Square was convenient although not really walkable due to the steep incline and no shoulder. Steve provided some great information regarding local grocery delivery, names of chefs willing to cook at the property, and guide services in the area. The pool is lovely and stayed really warm throughout our stay. Having a private sleeping space for 4 couples and ample gathering space in the home made this the perfect choice for our family stay. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing getaway
5 day trip to NAPA for the first time with friends. This house was amazing. We enjoyed staying in Sanoma. The town was fantastic. The views from this house are unbelievable. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views!!
This place is lovely. Great place for a girls trip. Love that it's up in the hills with great views. The sunrises were picturesque! Clean. Comfortable. Spacious. Kitchen has everything! Steve was very responsive and provided lots of information for our stay. Would totally come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami S., Troy, MO

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D., Columbus, Ohio

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful views
House is a great location less than a 10 minute drive to Sonoma square with easy access to everything you need. It’s up in the hills so the views (and sunrises) were beautiful. Kitchen is very well equipped and we were able to host a lovely Thanksgiving dinner with the heaters on the patio. Easy check-in and lots of good recommendations from the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Reding

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Sonoma week
This house was just as advertised. We had a wonderful view of the sunrise most mornings. Tiffany came to the house and cooked us an amazing meal one night. There were 8 of us and we were all comfortable with our own king bedrooms with bathrooms. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House!!!
This house was stocked with everything you could think of, organized and simply wonderful! I celebrated my 61st bday with my 3 adult kids, their spouses and my 23 month old grandson. Although we weren’t able to utilize the pool, the outdoor dining area and living room was incredible. Bedroom situation provided perfect alone time but allowed us to all be together. We could a big dinner one night, ordered in one night and enjoyed tons of super restaurants. Wineries were fun and we took a drive to Bodega Bay as well as Train Town for my grandson. We take a Mom trip every year and this house was our favorite. Thanks for a memorable stay!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend with friends!
Wonderful location to enjoy wine country! Steve is a great host, made it very easy to check in - stocked the house with anything you would need in the kitchen, linens and even shower basics. Would stay again! Thanks Steve!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti O., Haddonfield, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
LWe were one of four couples staying at this lovely property while we enjoyed the Sonoma area. Every couple had their own bedroom with a king size bed and a private bathroom. We enjoyed the amenities the house had to offer daily (especially the pool!). Also, we thought the location of the property was ideal to downtown Sonoma and neighboring wineries. Finally, the host, Steve, was a pleasure to work with and very attentive to all of our inquiries. Overall, we had a great time at this property and the views, sunrise and sunsets were amazing!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B., Columbia, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great town
We had four couples - all in our 60's-70's looking for a fun four day wine country trip. This house was perfect for us. Four king bed bedrooms-each with private bath, pool, great view, kitchen with everything we needed. Steve was very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleni L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful oasis
We stayed for 2 nights and it was wonderful. We didn’t want to leave! Great location- very convenient. Koi pond was a fun surprise for my kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonoma perfection
Lovely stay with our adult children and spouses. Photos of the home are accurate. We enjoyed a lovely dinner on the covered patio catered by Chef Lela. Everything you need to enjoy a vacation in Sonoma.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parveen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful
5 stars all around!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi G.

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

About the host

Hosted by Steve Shepard

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

Why they chose this property

Having lived in the Bay Area my entire life, I truly believe Sonoma is one of the great hidden gems of the world (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 old-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, from mirror to look, affording a view of the surroundings) offers unparalleled views from Mount Tamalpais past Mount Diablo, in the middle, through the East Bay. Truly amazing on a clear day. All while less than 5 minutes (under 2 miles) from the square. 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.

Languages:

English

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