Wine Country Getaway for 2 couples in 2 cottages

Here is everything you could want in a wine country vacation. Sonoma Rosso offers two 1-bedroom cottages on a private, gated residential compound on the Highway 12 Wine Trail in Kenwood. It's a luxury vacation experience for vacationers who want their own personal space to unwind after a day of wine tasting, touring, dining out or socializing by the pool. Ideal location for wine-tasting in Sonoma Valley, Russian River and Napa Valley, taking scenic drives to the Pacific Coast, hiking at state and regional parks, shopping and golf. Enjoy the best of both worlds when friends travel and gather together. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds and a game of bocce with a glass of wine. Sit out by the pool and enjoy the Sonoma sun. Meet for drinks at one cottage, have dinner together at the other! Retreat to your own private homes or patios for alone time. Each cottage has a fully-outfitted living room, kitchen, bedroom with queen bed and en-suite bath. Total maximum occupancy 4 adults. The calendar only shows availability for 9 months in advance. If your dates are later, please inquire - your dates are likely available! (5053) Cottages and Amenities Cottage #1: The Creekside Cottage is a large one-bedroom cottage (860 sq. ft.) with an open-plan great room with sliding glass door that opens to the pool courtyard. Perfect for gathering, complete with 50” SMART TV for streaming music and video. If you feel like cooking, the kitchen is ready for you with a full-size refrigerator, electric range/oven and microwave oven and an island for extra prep space. Eat indoors or head out to your private patio with gas grill. Indoor and outdoor tables seat 4. The large, separate bedroom has a sitting area with an oversize chair, ottoman and a reading lamp for a quiet escape. The queen-sized bed has luxury cotton sheets, seasonal duvets, extra pillows and blankets. There are large closets and an en-suite bath with a tub-shower combination. Cottage #2: The Guest Cottage is a 624 sq. ft. poolside cottage with a comfortable living room with spacious sectional couch for spreading out with a book or streaming a movie on 42-inch screen SMART TV. The separate eat-in kitchen has a table for 2, full-size range/oven, microwave, and refrigerator. It has a private patio with a gas grill and seating for two. The bedroom is a peaceful retreat with a queen-size pillow-top bed with luxury cotton sheets, your choice of pillows, blanket and duvets. Individual nightstands with reading lamps and storage drawers have built-in USB chargers for your phone or tablet. There is a vanity table, full-length mirror and closet. The en-suite bath features a deep soaking tub and shower combination. Each cottage has its own dedicated high-speed WiFi network, and cell phone service is good. Each cottage has a kitchen that is fully outfitted with cookware, dishes, glassware, flatware and utensils. The cabinets are filled with kitchen basics. If you would like us to pre-shop for groceries, we can make arrangements with you prior to your arrival. Spa robes and pool towels are provided – you’ll want to pack slippers or beach sandals for walking on the gravel path to the pool. Each bath has shower gel, shampoo and conditioner and a hairdryer. There are air purifiers in each cottage. Daily housekeeping is not included. The cottages are deep cleaned between every stay, with all switches, remotes, handles, etc. thoroughly wiped down with Clorox wipes. We take cleanliness seriously! Daily housekeeping is not included. If you staying longer than a week, we will provide a clean set of bed linens and towels. There is a washer and dryer available for small loads - please note we are on a private well and septic system and there may be some limitations on using the laundry based on the day's water The Property The property is located amidst vineyards and wide-open fields studded with ancient oaks to rolling hills and dramatic mountains. We have an organic garden and love to share seasonal goodies with our guests. There is a bocce ball court ringed with grape vines, olive and fruit trees. Both cottages look out onto the pool with lounges for relaxing. The pool area sunny all year, and in the warmer months, you’ll be delighted to dip in the large saltwater pool. The pool is heated by solar cover so water temperature is dependent on hours of sunshine and general weather. Generally, the swim season is May - October. The grounds of the property are spacious, but they are a shared space. We live in the main house and generally give everyone their space, but you may find us out in garden or enjoying a meal on our patio. EV charging is available for an additional fee per use. The Location Kenwood is a quiet hamlet on the Highway 12 Wine Trail in the Sonoma Valley, midway between the cities of Sonoma and Santa Rosa. We are located 13 miles north of Sonoma Plaza and 5 miles south of the Calistoga Road which leads over the hill to Napa Valley. The property is approximately 5 minutes to Glen Ellen, 20 minutes to Sonoma Plaza, 30 minutes to both central Napa Valley or Healdsburg, and one hour to the Pacific Coast at Jenner. There are more than two dozen wineries and tasting rooms nearby, including St. Francis, Chateau St. Jean, St. Anne's Crossing, La Rochelle, VJB, Ty Caton, Muscardini, Mayo, EnGarde, Deerfield Ranch, B. Wise, Landmark, Kenwood, Kunde, and Ledson. There are many notable restaurants a short drive from the property and three Michelin star restaurants in Sonoma County. You will need access to a car to get around. The Fine Print We are on site hosts and live in the main house on the property. This a fully permitted vacation rental. Sonoma County TOT #1402N and the county collects a Tourism Tax of 12% on rent and cleaning fee, which is included in the overall price. Refund Policy We are unable to provide refunds or compensation to guests if you need to cancel outside the timeframe of our cancellation policy. We encourage you to carry travel/personal liability insurance that covers any related personal injury, injury to others, damage or loss of personal property, and any foreseen or unforeseen event* that may cause your stay to be shortened or any loss whatsoever to be incurred. It is required that you read, understand, acknowledge and agree to all of the listing rules, instructions, and requirements that are provided in this listing before you book. * Our local power utility, PG&E, has informed us that if elevated weather conditions, including potential fire risk, threaten a portion of the electric system serving our community, it will be necessary for them to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff. We are not responsible for shutoffs, and cannot provide alternate accommodations should this occur. House rules Check-in is 3 PM- 6 PM and check-out is 10 AM unless special arrangements are made. Each cottage is designed for a couple: one bed, two-person occupancy. Minimum guest age 25. We may make exceptions for infants. Please provide the full names of your traveling companions. Only guests in booking party are permitted on the property – this means no extra people using the pool or sleeping over. Parking is available for one car per cottage in designated parking area. Sorry, due to health issues, we cannot allow pets or assistance animals in our cottages. No smoking (including vaping and e-cigarettes) allowed inside or outside on the property. No candles or open flames. No drugs, no parties, no loud music. County regulation: Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. Use of the swimming pool is during daylight hours and at your own risk. Please do not operate the swimming pool cover without instructions. The hot tub is not available. Please do not use indoor furniture, plates or glassware outside. The property has a septic system that requires following simple rules that are posted in the kitchen and bathroom. We are on a private well, and California has had a drought for several years, so we ask that you be conscientious about water use. Please let us know if anything needs repair or replacement. We want to make sure our guests receive all amenities and conveniences and find everything in working order. And finally...if you use wi-fi network, you agree to use it only for legal purposes and promise not to use it for illegal uploading, downloading, or other illegal activities. (We know this sounds nit-picky but this has happened and our internet provider has notified us we could have our service de-activated.)