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Shandon Oaks. Private 1-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Sonoma's East side.

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Front
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Map
Sonoma, CA
  • Sonoma Plaza
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Napa, CA (APC-Napa Valley)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Shandon Oaks. Private 1-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Sonoma's East side.

Surrounded by vineyards, open spaces and country roads leading to premium wineries, Shandon Oaks is a quiet retreat. The private cottage is located just over a mile from the Sonoma Plaza, home to the mission, barracks, restaurants, cafes and tasting rooms. We are just as close to four of Sonoma’s most famous, historic wineries.

You'll enjoy outdoor garden seating under shady sycamores and views of Mt. Veeder. Inside, the cottage is fitted with a kitchenette, home theatre with 65" screen, surround sound, Xfinity cable, Apple TV box streaming. WiFi averages 500 to 600+ mbps.

All the creature comforts are included - fluffy towels, puffy comforter and high thread count sheets. Microwave, coffeemaker, kettle, toaster, small under-counter refrigerator with ice maker, coffee and teas are stocked for you. However, it is not a full kitchen. No stove or oven. Clawfoot tub with shower, not walk-in. NOT suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Property manager

Joe McConnell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sonoma

Sonoma is home to this cottage. Napa Valley Wine Train and Sonoma TrainTown Railroad are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Napa Premium Outlets and Oxbow Public Market. Balloons Above the Valley and Petaluma Seed Bank are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking and cycling nearby.
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Sonoma, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gundlach-Bundschu Winery - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪HopMonk Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gundlach Bundschu Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cochon Tasting Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonoma's Best - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Basque Boulangerie Café - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shandon Oaks. Private 1-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Sonoma's East side. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shandon Oaks. Private 1-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Sonoma's East side.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shandon Oaks. Private 1-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Sonoma's East side.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Shandon Oaks. Private 1-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Sonoma's East side. located?

Situated in Sonoma, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sonoma State Historic Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Sonoma Plaza. Sonoma TrainTown Railroad and Sonoma Valley Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Lovely getaway

The cottage was beautifully appointed and had everything needed for a relaxing weekend. The chairs in the front yard were perfect for sitting down for a few hours to read, in between visits to town and the surrounding area. Meeting Fergus was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Social

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved it and we look forward to our return
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

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

Great location and accommodations

Great location, stocked with tea, coffee, hair dryer and some toiletries. Joe and his adorable dog Fergus were very welcoming and also gave us privacy, despite the VRBO being a guesthouse on their property. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan N.

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

Great getaway in Sonoma

Spacious and well equipped cottage ~1 mile from the Sonoma Plaza. Very nice backyard, comfortable bed - perfect for a weekend getaway in wine country!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Wine country!

Perfect location and peaceful atmosphere. A great place to un"wine"d!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anette O.

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

Cute cottage with good amenities.

We stayed 2 night at the end of September. Perfect for a couple of nights. The only complaint would be that’s not walking distance to downtown so you have to drive. There’s also no sidewalk so if you hence it and walk you have to walk on the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Joes carriage house

We’ve stayed here a few times before and it’s always a pleasure. Very comfortable and so convenient. Privacy is guaranteed and little Ferguson the dog stops by to say hi. So cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Perfect for us

This is a one bedroom house with large bath, bedroom, and living/dining with kitchenette. Everything worked. Very advanced large flat screen television which allowed us to watch the U S Open Tennis better than if we were there. The owner is very laissez faire which suited us fine. The house only accommodates two people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

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

Quick weekend get away

Close to places we needed to go, quiet and we enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley F.

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

Wonderful place for a couple’s getaway

My partner and I stayed for 2 nights at this very lovely garden cottage. The grounds are a beautifully landscaped garden setting which made for a very enjoyable, relaxing way to spend a couple getaway to wine country. After tasting some local wines we liked coming back to relax and refresh outside in the great weather we had. Joe was very available and communicative and responded to any questions we had within minutes, while also allowing our privacy. We enjoyed meeting his little dog Fergus who stopped by to say hello. Everything was as it looked on vrbo and spotless upon arrival. Next time we find ourselves back in Sonoma we hope to stay here again, if available. Thanks Joe!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful place in thecenter of Sonoma

The guest house has everything you need to enjoy your stay, very clean, comfortable king bed, fluffy towels. Having morning coffee in the beautiful backyard was a blast! Thank you, Joe! We will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Sonoma weekend

This property is so lovely inside and out! It was a perfect place for our weekend getaway to Sonoma.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Beautiful Sonoma stay

Beautiful property and Joe was so easy to communicate with! We loved the back patio and the visits from Joe's adorable dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Sandi L., Spokane, Washington

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

Quiet, relaxing and great location.

Joe’s cottage was perfect for our 3 night stay in Sonoma. Very comfortable king size bed. Kitchenette is small, but all we needed for breakfast, coffeemaker, toaster and micro. Nicely decorated. I would warn anyone with mobility issues, like me needing knee surgery, this is not a walk in shower. It’s a beautiful claw foot tub with shower. Unit is nicely decorated. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Spacious, Great location, quiet.

Everything as expected, great location. Would stay here again 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIane B., Rocklin, CA

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

Another great stay!

This our second time staying here. The cottage is very nice, with a comfortable bed. Nice patio to enjoy the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy & charming getaway

Our stay was amazing. Loved the patio/garden and enjoyed a glass of wine outside. The house was decorated so beautifully. A very quiet neighborhood and a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Sonoma

Perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaëtane P.

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

A little slice of heaven

Joe and his property was such a delight. The rooms were VERY clean. Joe answered all of our questions and gave us suggestions on wineries in the area. His welcome packet was very useful. I would definitely stay there again. Five stars through and through.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

Great gateway

Joe the owner and his dog Fergus were terrific hosts. Fergus greeted us every morning. Clean place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

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

Great Sonoma stay

Was staying here for a weekend wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better spot. Centrally located, clean, and just as advertised. We had the pleasure of running into our host, Joe, one night and he was kind and cordial. Would recommend this stay to any 1-2 person group coming through Sonoma.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braedon M.

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

A great stay

Our stay at Joe's was great. Just a few minutes from town, and everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

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

Perfect Wine Country Getaway

Beautiful, serene location. Outdoor landscaping was as lovely as the indoor space. Well appointed, easy access to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Wonderfully restful

We had a lovely 3 night stay in Joe's cottage in a quiet neighborhood of Sonoma. The cottage was comfortable and clean. We liked staying away from the crowds and just relaxing. We will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Comfy guest cottage in Sonoma

This guest cottage had everything we wanted for a stay in Sonoma. The space was roomy and comfortable. There is a small kitchenette; just right for breakfast before we went out exploring each day. It was a short drive to wineries, restaurants, or the Sonoma Plaza. And, like other reviewers, we loved visits from Ferguson each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe McConnell

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Your on-site hosts are longtime residents with extensive knowledge of wineries, restaurants and local history. We are delighted to help you with recommendations for the best Sonoma and Napa has to offer.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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