Sonoma County Hillside Estate

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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6362.3 sq m

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Pool
Parking available
Dryer
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Barbecue grill

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Santa Rosa, CA

Sonoma State University
‪6 min drive‬
Graton Resort and Casino
‪11 min drive‬
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
‪13 min drive‬
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Our home, set on almost 4 gated and private acres, includes 2 master bedrooms with ensuite with soaker tubs. There is one additional bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2 fireplaces in the heart of wine country. The house sleeps 6 comfortably. Access to Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, Russian River, Bennett Valley, and Anderson Valley wine regions within minutes. Relax all day by the solar heated salt water pool with attached hot tub and all night by the fire pit while roasting marshmallows. Nightly sunsets are spectacular, as are the sweeping views of the valley and neighboring horse farms.

The house is decorated with a rustic modern feel. Linen, marble, barn wood, hair on hide, and beautiful artwork complete this look. Included are all the amenities you need for a relaxing and complete vacation including large screen TV in separate family room, WiFi, Sonos surround sound stereo with portable speakers to bring to the pool & firepit. A large and full kitchen for cooking gourmet meals, outdoor grill and eating areas, and a large farm table that seats 10.

The surrounding pastures are home to our four miniature donkeys. Don’t worry there is no care for them required on your part! The property is landscaped with olive trees, lavender, fruit trees, grasses, and succulents.

We take pride in our home and hope you will enjoy every bit of it. Whatever we can do to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable, we are happy to do. We have back up batterie’s for the solar system so if there is ever a power outage in the area you will still have power. With the exception of hot tub.

We can provide contact info upon request for
Drivers, private chefs, massage therapists, yoga & fitness instructors.

Our Vacation License number is LIC23-0253
Our land use permit number is ZPE17-0028
Our TOT cert number is 2954N

Property manager

Stephanie McKnight & Aisling Ferguson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa

Located in Santa Rosa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Foxtail Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Railroad Square Historic District and Petaluma Village Premium Outlets. Scandia Family Fun Center and Redwood Empire Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Santa Rosa, CA

What's nearby

Sonoma State University - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Graton Resort and Casino - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
Bennett Valley Golf Course - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
Sonoma County Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
Oakmont Golf Club - 27 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

Santa Rosa Station - 15 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Donald & Maureen Green Music Center - ‬6 min drive
‪Double Decker Lanes - Jim Decker III - ‬12 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonoma County Hillside Estate have a pool?

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

Is Sonoma County Hillside Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonoma County Hillside Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sonoma County Hillside Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonoma County Hillside Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sonoma State University and within 6 miles (10 km) of Crane Creek Regional Park and Spreckels Performing Arts Center. Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation and Graton Resort and Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bennett B.

4 Dec 2024

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

Lovely Thanksgiving Stay

The home is beautifully furnished, the grounds are very scenic, the kitchen is well stocked and the location is perfect for beach, town and wine excursions. Very nice experience from beginning to end.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

vernon b.

19 Nov 2024

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

Wine Trip

This house is perfect, couldn’t ask for anything more. If we had to do our trip over we would plan one day just to hang at the property, it’s that nice. The owner and Savana were excellent communicators from check in to how to use everything. A+

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hey Bye S.

17 Sept 2024

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

Ideal setting, wonderful attentive hosts

We absolutely loved our stay in wine country with 3 couples - all high school buddies and our wives that are a tight knit group. The owners were so wonderful and easy to communicate with - and they have a local host to show the features of the house on day 1, of for any minor issues that may come up during a stay. House is gorgeous inside and out, and the donkeys on property were downright adorable!! Thank you - we will be back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

13 Sept 2024

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

A fabulous home base in wine country

Our group of 3 couples loved our stay at Aisling’s property. The location and views are stunning and the house itself is so well decorated and stocked — it’s clear people actually live there without it feeling too personal. Santa Rosa was a great home base to our ventures into Napa and Healdsburg. We would definitely recommend this property. So worth it!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

16 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful mountain oasis

Came for a trip to the wine trails and we had the most lovely time. The property is beautiful- incredible views and the donkeys were so sweet. The house has everything you could need and more. I wish i could have stayed longer. I didn't even get to sit in all of the wonderful little nooks and use all of the amenities. I guess we will have to come back! The hosts were wonderful and super easy to communicate with.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F.

11 Aug 2024

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

Wine Country

We adore this property and this was our second time back. Everything is perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lila T.

7 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful!

We absolutely LOVED staying at this house. It was one of the best experiences we have ever had with house rentals. Aisling went out of her way to be accommodating. And Savana is Fabulous. Every single thing you could want is provided for. The interior is stunning. The exterior is an oasis with amazing views, plenty of seating, lots of shade and don’t forget the adorable donkeys!!! The pool was the perfect temperature. We really couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and we will be back!! Thanks so much!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

15 July 2024

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

Amazing property near Santa Rosa.

We loved our stay at this property. It is beautiful inside and has amazing landscaping, a gorgeous pool and spa connected to the pool. It is very centrally located within Sonoma Wine country. The owners were great to work with. We would absolutely love to stay here again when we come back to Sonoma.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

23 June 2024

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

Santa Rosa Delight

Great property with everything you could want. The pool is huge and very refreshing on hot summer days. The miniature donkeys are fun and the grounds are serene. It is VERY quiet at night and beautiful sunsets are included! Also, it is within 30 minutes of many awesome wineries in Sonoma and Napa. We will be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace N.

30 May 2024

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

Gorgeous and Relaxing

3 couples (6 adults) came here to enjoy a relaxing weekend together. The pictures somehow don't do justice to the property! The home itself is perfect, very clean, well appointed, comfortable, and the kitchen had all that we needed. The property grounds and pool are beautiful and of course everyone loved enjoying the different birds, deer, and miniature donkeys. Every room was very comfortable and everyone enjoyed all accomodations. As avid house renters, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place! The location is great too! We definitely plan on returning. Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P., Hammond, USA

17 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful property in Sonoma Wine Country

My wife and I came from New Orleans to visit with several relatives that live in the area. The house is in a great location and the property has magnificent views. The owners have done a good job decorating and it feels like a cozy, but luxurious home. The outdoor atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. The description in the listing is accurate! The donkeys (yes, donkeys!) are fun and friendly. We are already thinking about coming back next summer.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

10 July 2023

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

Awesome Experience

We can’t say enough about this gorgeous property and the owners. The property is immaculate and had all the comforts of a luxury hotel, complete with enough robes for everyone to use for the hot tub. The decor was amazing and could easily be featured in any decorating magazine. The surrounding views were breath taking and the four donkeys would join us each evening for a campfire from their side of the fence!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzie H., Kane County Illinois

12 June 2023

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

Family stay in Wine Country

This VRBO has everything you possibly could ever want or need to make yourself at home! The home and property are very clean and gorgeous! We were told to make ourselves at home and there was extras so we didn’t have to worry about what we bought or packed. Sleeping was comfortable and quiet. We felt safe in the sweet neighborhood. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub in our down time.It was a great central location to Healdsburg, Sonoma and Napa wineries. I hope to be able to stay here again on another visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

2 June 2023

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

Perfect retreat!

This gorgeous home and property is better than the photos! Perfectly curated yet warm and comfortable. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M., Minneapolis, MN

14 May 2023

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

Gorgeous property & views

We LOVED our stay at this beautiful home. It was the perfect home base for 3 couples exploring wine country. The home and landscaping are immaculate. Stunning views and sunsets. Plenty of space, inside and out. Kitchen is well appointed with everything you may need to cook. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

27 Mar 2023

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

Wine Country Getaway

This house far exceeded our expectations! The donkeys were so cute and entertaining! The hot tub was amazing! The beds were so comfortable! We enjoyed roasting marshmallow’s around the fire pit! It truly is a gem!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary b.

3 Dec 2022

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

Perfect

The house was amazing. Had everything we needed. A little drive to Napa over the mountains.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

1 Nov 2022

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

Annual Wine Excursion to Sonoma Valley

We annually visit Sonoma Valley since we are wine members at various wineries. We absolutley fell in love with the property as soon as we arrived. The view, the privacy, its convenient location to all our destinations, the cleanliness, house furnishings and up to date appliances & sound system and your four 4-legged full time tenants made our stay very enjoyable. The only advice I can give which may be of help in making future quests stay more enjoyable, is to expand on your list of local restaurants (Sonoma Grille & Bar, Sunflower Caffe) and offer a list of local thngs to do and places to visit (Armstrong Redwood Park, Botanical Garden, Jack London State Park, Healdsburg and Sonoma Plazas, etc.) in your welcome packet. Otherwise, everything else was perfect and thanks for being a terrific host. We will very much consider staying at your home again when we next visit the area. Best wishes.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreea O.

4 Oct 2022

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

Amazing wine country retreat

Starting with great communication, this was a wonderful experience at this beautiful secluded estate-quality property. The grounds include the beautiful pool and hot tub where one can view spectacular sunsets across the surrounding valley. Stargazing is first class as you roast your s’mores on the fire pit. The house itself is appointed with carefully curated modern/rustic antiques and features which make this an unforgettable experience. Fully-equipped kitchen made cooking at home a pleasure. A great romantic getaway choice. We had great fun interacting with the miniature donkeys which also reside n the grounds.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sidney B.

28 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful

I got this property for my wife and her girlfriends to celebrate her birthday. While I wasn't there, I received several comments on how nice the property is and how much they enjoyed it. There was plenty of communication to make sure there was ease of getting to the property. I was also given a recommendation for a chef from the property owner which the ladies were so impressed with the food and service. The Owners were very responsive and considerate in assisting me for surprise for my wife.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M., Addison, Illinois

27 Sept 2022

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

Fantastic Resort Style Home with Farmhouse Charm

Great house and grounds. Beautiful pool and very well appointed kitchen and bedrooms. Generous owners and delightful donkeys. Close enough to wineries, grocery stores, and restaurants but far enough to feel completely at ease. Would stay again... would stay forever.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

17 Aug 2022

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

Awesome home

We absolutely loved this house! Beautifully decorated with ultra comfortable bedding. Very quiet location with a wonderful view of the country side. Kitchen is stocked with everything you can imagine. The landscaping was gorgeous with the varieties of succulents, lemon and apple trees. We saw deer come for the apples in the evening as well as the 4 friendly donkeys. We spent the day wine tasting and relaxed by the fire pit in the evenings and took dips in the hot tub enjoying the sunsets. I would highly recommend this rental and hope to stay here again We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C.

18 July 2022

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

Our new go-to in Sonoma County

The property was outstanding and the hosts thought of everything to make the stay comfortable. It was an awesome experience that really complimented our wine tasting vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

17 July 2022

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

Fantastic Stay

This property did not disappoint. From the first time we spoke to the owners during the check in process and everything after that was taken care of. The property is in a beautiful location away from the hustle/bustle with gorgeous sunsets overlooking the pool. We would recommend this property to anybody looking to stay in the Napa/Sonoma County area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

1 June 2022

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

Incredible Property with stunning views

From the incredible, breathtaking views, to the pristine,"out of a magazine" house....from the beginning, we knew it would be a wonderful trip to celebrate our daughters 30th birthday!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie McKnight & Aisling Ferguson

The partners in this house live in San Francisco full-time and enjoy this stunning property on the weekends and holidays. We are all hardworking professionals that love to travel, entertain, complete DIY home projects, relax by the pool, and go antiquing.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it feels so removed from our busy city lives and yet it is only one hour from door to door. It is close to the best wine regions in the world and it affords us the opportunity to entertain our friends and relax on a very regular basis. The home is set up to provide ample room and privacy and allows multiple people to be here without feeling like you're in anyones way.

What makes this property unique

It's the view that got us. There is a spectacular sunset view every night. And although we have neighbors, it is a completely private property. Everyone on "The Hill" is friendly and neighborly. And the barn allows us room to have our pets, do projects, and park our cars.

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