Perfect for Wine Country Vacation Living and Entertaining

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Relax with a modern 8-person hot tub or by the fire

Outdoor kitchen and eating area, with water feature nearby

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace

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Santa Rosa, CA

Spring Lake Park
‪5 min drive‬
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
‪7 min drive‬
Oakmont Golf Club
‪10 min drive‬
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2

1 King Bed

3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest (Full) Bath

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

Half Bath nr. FR

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary bath (en suite)

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Completely remodeled and conveniently located at the gateway to Sonoma Valley's premier wineries, this comfortable, spacious home is designed for indoor-outdoor "California Living." Whether a family or couples, begin your wine country getaway here!

Three bedrooms (queen, a king and a double) and 2.5 baths, with formal living room which can be separated by a curtain (w/sofa sleeper) plus a large great room/kitchen combo ideal for entertaining and dinner parties at our farmhouse table that seats up to 12.

Our outdoor living space is loaded with amenities - built-in outdoor BBQ/kitchen; fireplace with seating; hot tub; dining space for up to 10; fountain; large 10x10 umbrella for additional shade; heaters.

The entire house was recently remodeled with new double-paned windows, doors, kitchen, flooring. Bathrooms have been updated, too, and the bedrooms are nicely decorated. View from backyard to open space gives this city home a bucolic feel.

Our home is the perfect place for relaxing, entertaining, or jumping off into wine country adventures, we are centrally-located to Napa, Sonoma Valley (ten mins away), Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley, as well as the quaint towns of Sonoma and Healdsburg, each about 25 minutes away.

The bars, nightlife, restaurants and brewpubs (Russian River!) of downtown Santa Rosa are also just a quick Uber ride away.

While our home is great for entertaining, we are limited to a maximum of six guests and must abide by the strict new city laws: no events or large parties, no amplified music outdoors, quiet hours are from 9PM - 8AM, punishable by fines up to $5000 for violations. However, up to three daytime guests may join you during the day between 8am and 9pm.

In short, we ask that you treat our home, and our neighbors, as you would your own.

License #:SVR23-039

Property manager

Gary Lentz

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not allow parties or events, ANY amplified music outdoors, and quiet hours are 9pm-8am. PARKING is limited to FOUR cars, all on driveway

You may have up to FIVE daytime guests, only between 8am and 9pm.

No smoking or drug use. A well-behaved dog is allowed for an additional $200 per stay. thanks for your consideration of our home and our neighbors!

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number SVR-21-040

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is home to this holiday home. Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Calistoga Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Safari West. Travelling with kids? Consider Redwood Empire Ice Arena and Robert Ferguson Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Rosa, CA

What's nearby

Spring Lake Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Sonoma County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
Oakmont Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
Charles M. Schulz Museum - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
Safari West - 17 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

Santa Rosa Station - 20 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rincon Valley Tap Room and Bottle Shop - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Wine Country Cafe & Deli - ‬4 min drive
‪East West Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for Wine Country Vacation Living and Entertaining pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Perfect for Wine Country Vacation Living and Entertaining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for Wine Country Vacation Living and Entertaining?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for Wine Country Vacation Living and Entertaining located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Trione-Annadel State Park, Spring Lake Park and Valley of the Moon Pottery & North Eagle Gallery. Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Redwood Empire Ice Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Renotta S.

19 Dec 2023

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

Santa rosa

Very clean, responsive host, liked location

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathaleen R.

16 Oct 2023

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

Ms

Good trip

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

14 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful

Excellent for work, relaxation and conversation

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda K., Las Vegas

1 Sept 2023

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

Perfect house

House was perfect for us and had all the amenities.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer C., Shelton, Wa

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful house

The house was clean and beautiful. Nice of the owner to leave us a bottle of wine. There were some minor issues. We did have issues the first day with the main lines being clogged so we couldn't shower the first day till later in the evening but the owner responded quickly and got the plumbers out there and repaired that same day. Also one of the fire alarms in the hallway started randomly going off our last night. The only issues I really had was with the amenities listed in the ad. It specifically said there was garage parking which is the #1 reason we picked this listing because we wanted to park our motorcycles in the garage at night or when we werent riding but when we got there it was filled with household items so there was no room. One of the other big draws was it said there was a hot tub. When we arrived we found a sign on it stating you couldnt turn on the jets and use them because it would flip the breaker. That was a big let down. The only other minor issue was they listed a hair dryer listed on there as an amenity so none of us packed one but we looked all over and couldnt find one so had to go buy one. Like i said that one was just a minor inconvenience. Overall, still enjoyed ourselves but they should update the listing with this info so others aren't disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

7 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Home for Groups

The photos actually don't do the place justice. It's much larger than anticipated. Everything was clean and well-maintained. We had everything we needed to cook and relax. I honestly can't say anything negative about the space. It was only 15 minutes from our first winery, less than a mile from a grocery story, and the neighborhood was quiet and homey. Absolutely loved staying here and would book here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nikki D.

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely home in Santa Rosa

The house is nice, clean, well maintained and roomy. It was a great location for my group of nine adults to spend a weekend of hiking, biking, and rafting on the Russian River. I have stayed in VRBO properties before, but dealing with them for this stay really gave me a negative impression. Apparently, others who have stayed hear did not pay as much attention to the listing as I did to ensure there would be sufficient beds for nine people before I booked this location. The listing indicated there were 5 bedrooms, but we arrived to find only 3 bedrooms. I immediately called VRBO to complain. All they did was open a case #, request that I provide photographic evidence that there were only 3 bedrooms and put me in touch with Gary, who was unaware that the Ad was incorrect. My group made the best of the situation as four people slept on the sofas and floor in the common areas, but there wasn't sufficient bedding and blankets for doing this in the closets. Over the last week since we left, both Gary and I separately tried to get VRBO to take some responsibility and provide a partial refund for the incorrect listing. VBRO actually demanded that I provide evidence that the listing was incorrect after they had already changed it. Even after I sent them screenshots, depending on who I spoke to when I called, I got different responses as to their policies when these situations occur. Ultimately, it was all very unsatisfactory, but Gary, who is a good host, with a sense of fair play, kindly sent us a partial refund on his own after I gave up on VRBO taking any reponsibility. The house was nice, Gary was a good host, and I would stay here again. A word of warning to others: the parking area in front of the garage is at a right angle to the long driveway and it is difficult to manuver and park multiple cars in this area. I backed in and parked my car as close to the neighbors fence as possible to make room for another car. There are trees over this area that are frequented by a family of crows. By the time the weekend was over, my car was covered in crow poop.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C., 11743

3 July 2022

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

Beautiful family stay

The property & overall experience was excellent. The home truly checks all of the boxes! Great communication with the owner throughout the process- thank you, Gary!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

LaToya Nicole B.

13 June 2022

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

Great Stay!

Nice home with a beautiful outdoor patio and hot tub.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gilda A.

25 Feb 2022

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

Santa Rosa getaway

The property was well kept and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Jodi L.

3 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Has potential

This rental has potential but there were some key issues that I take issue with when I pay almost $1,000/night (with fees and tax) for a rental. Upon arriving we were very pleased with the location and the place was very cute and cozy. When we went to the bedrooms, however, it was extremely disappointing. The owner obviously resides at the property and there were NO available closets or drawers to unpack and put clothes away, they were all FULL. Not only were they full, but they were very messy and unkept, like they shoved everything in closets and drawers for our arrival. There were only 4 of us staying at the house and we could only round up 3 bath towels for our stay of 4 nights. There were 5 beach towels (one with holes) so at least we were able to each have a towel. We did find a washer/dryer in the garage, however, we did not feel comfortable using it as the garage had the owners personal items scattered all around. There were only 2 very flat pillows for use on a king size bed, which did not seem sufficient. We did not feel comfortable using the fluffy pillows with decorative covers as the instructions to the house specifically told us to strip the beds when we left and not remove the duvet cover or pillow covers (how are they cleaned then????) I don't think they are cleaned because the instructions said the maid charges $25 extra if we remove the coverings. We were too afraid to open the blinds in the master bedroom as there is a warning note on the instructions that you should not touch the fabric on the blinds because they cost $2,000 to replace. What a shame as the backyard is very cute and the master bedroom opens up to it with access to the hot tub. Lastly, we arrived late in the afternoon after traveling all day and were ready to get settled in for the night. We checked the instructions for the hot tub and furnace, etc and then noticed that there was a note that said, Keurig coffee maker is for your use, hope you brought K-cups with you. I expect more for the price charged for this rental. The backyard and hot tub are charming, however, the owner constantly reminded us to be mindful of his neighbors and not be too loud, etc. One reminder was enough. There was a note in the VRBO booking, a welcome note (with a bottle of wine) that also had the reminder to be mindful of the neighbors, and then again on the instructions of the house. For the price, a lot of details/ammenities were unavailable or missing.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D., San Antonio, TX

30 Oct 2016

Great location

Great place to stay for a group of people. Loved the outdoor fireplace.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

JAMES A., Hawaii

2 Sept 2016

James B. Andrade & Family

We had a small family group and found the home to be located in a very quiet and safe neighborhood. It is as advertised. Truly a fine place to have a short vacation with family. It is large and very well kept. I believe that it would be very hard to find one better. For evenings outdoors, for sure, this home is the best. Hot tub, little waterfall, many lights available, and very cozy...

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

15 June 2016

House was great

We were greeted by a nice bottle of wine a welcome note! House looks just like the pictures and even has extra air mattresses if needed, Gary was really responsive as well!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

10 June 2016

Fun, comfortable, relaxing, definite repeat

We have stayed at several VRBO's but this is my first review because we were so pleased. This is a home, fun comfortable relaxing. I wished someone played the piano or giuitar as they are available. Flowers and wine awaited us as well as the soothing calm of the patio water element. A definite return visit on our next wine country adventure, hopefully for a longer stay. Thank you Gary.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

About the host

Hosted by Gary Lentz

I am a divorced father of five whose last two girls are now exiting high school, giving me the freedom to travel and explore more. I am in the real estate finance world, and enjoy biking, working out, skiing, reading, Giants baseball and college football when I have some downtime. I do very much enjoy entertaining at my lovely home, and also enjoy sharing it with visitors to our lovely slice of heaven here in Sonoma County.

Why they chose this property

When I bought my home, it definitely needed updating. I liked the idea of being able to personalize the home and make it exactly what I wanted. I got to choose every material, every amenity, adding sliding doors to the master bedroom, for instance, to give me quick access to my relaxing hot tub and outdoor fireplace. California really is the home of indoor-outdoor living and I have designed my home with that in mind, for sure. I also like the central location, where I am no more than 30 minutes from all the major attractions and only a little further from the great Pacific Ocean. Some of the world's greatest wineries are about ten minutes from my door!

What makes this property unique

Again, my home is ideal for groups - large families, multiple couples, etc. - and most use it like I do, as an oasis for enjoying a great group meal and some downtime out by the fire with a glass of wine and, possibly, a dip in the hot tub. I think the house is set up perfectly for a very comfortable stay. There are great wineries, restaurants, brewpubs, distillers, spas, shopping and activities very close by, but when you come home from a long day of exploring, it really does feel like it's your home, even if it's only for a few days.

Also, we have a dog door which opens to a dog run. You may bring a well-behaved, mature dog with advanced notice for an additional fee.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Living room

Master

Office 1

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest (Full) Bath

Half Bath nr. FR

Primary bath (en suite)

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