What a gem! Stayed here Saturday and Sunday nights, it was one of the few places we could find that…read morecould accommodate 3 people, as we were having a girls' weekend, for my friend's 69th birthday. We could not have found a better place. The owner, Lisa, and her husband Jon, are the nicest people ever. We didn't talk to Jon much, but Lisa is amazing, the kind of person you think, "I want to know her as a friend!" She's funny, gregarious, thoughtful, and truly a multi-talented person. You can book her to do Reiki or massage in your room, she's a CMT. She has so many interests and talents. She's also a vegetarian, so if you need vegetarian recommendations for the area, don't hesitate to ask. She makes you a breakfast of fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh fruit, croissants, jam, butter, and scones and leaves it on your patio. There is a kitchen in the cottage, with coffee maker, and she has Peet's coffee for you. She also includes thoughtful gestures, like milk and creamer, sugar, snacks, water, and a bottle of wine from their own vineyard. We opened the fridge to find brie and The Girl and the Fig fig jam, which went nicely with our wine. I liked it so much I went to the Girl and the Fig and bought more jam to take home. The cottage is a 1 bedroom, with a king bed, full jacuzzi bath and shower, pull out sofa, TV, DVD, cable, iPod docking station. I slept on the sofa, but knowing pullouts aren't comfortable I brought an aerobed and put it on top of the sofa, which worked great for me. You are next to a vineyard. A little one. So don't think you are stranded in the midst of a field, you aren't. There's grounds to walk, a bocci ball court, swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, and you are 5 minutes driving distance from downtown Sonoma. We went out to lunch or dinner, and the other meal got fruit, tomatoes, cheese, bread, and meats and ate on the patio. We also drank copious amount of wine. It was divine. It's quiet. You may hear a rooster, the donkey next door braying, but that's about it. You can see all the stars at night. This is a perfect place for a honeymoon, girls' weekend, anniversary, proposal...anything! I can even see a wedding here, with the vines in the background, and the couple staying here for the honeymoon. Lisa's hospitality and the beauty of the area need no further accolades. Stay here. You'll like it.

Alexandra's Plaza Suite is a delightful place stay in the Wine Country…read more It's located just a block from the plaza at the center of town so very convenient to shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms and some interesting historical sites dating back to the 1800s. Despite being so close to the Plaza, the property is slightly off the road at the end of a long driveway, so it's very quiet and private. The property contains two living spaces on either side of a large garage. In the larger house live the friendly and gracious owners and hosts, Cathie and Gene. They give the guests complete privacy but are fully available should any needs arise. And if you visit the Mission San Francisco Solano on the Plaza, you might be lucky enough to have Gene as your docent tour leader! The suite is a small but well appointed one bedroom apartment, complete with an open area with a living/TV area, dining area, and kitchen. At the end of the hall past the bath is a bedroom with a big closet and a door. I mention the door since many places that call themselves "suites" have bedrooms without a close-able door! Outside is a covered patio with a roomy table and comfortable chairs, along with places to sit in the sun. The property is filled with fruit trees, flowers and vegetables. Cathie and Gene have put a lot of thought into comfort and aesthetics, with attractive and comfortable furniture as well as lots of thoughtful extras like a large supply of bed pillows with styles to suit every taste. The bedroom in particular is extremely quiet and comfortable; great for sleeping in if you're so inclined. You'll find books and games, snacks and drinks, toiletries and wine country information, all in a wide variety and in plentiful supply. The overall feel is that of a private home designed for the comfort of guests. With lots of windows and several fans, it's easy to be comfortable with purely natural air (which is my personal preference). For the occasional very hot day, there is a recently installed air conditioner that is both silent and efficient; this can be very nice after a day out and about in the blazing summer sun. I strongly recommend Alexandra's for a stay in Sonoma!

Cathie and Gene are the loveliest hosts I've ever met! They went out of their way to make sure we…read morehad a comfortable and memorable stay. The place is a great find, close to the square, and has everything you'll need for a weekend trip! We chanced upon this place on Google and decided to give it a shot. Cathie was extremely sweet and offered us an additional night for free. When we told her we'd be arriving super late, she left the lights on so we could check in on our own. The entrance had our names written out, and there was even scones and milk in the kitchen for us. We talked with them quite a bit during our stay, and they were great with their recommendations on things to do in the area. Gene even gave us a sampling of his wines AND a bottles to take to the restaurant and home. Now for the house - it is very well equipped with a living room, kitchen, and bedroom. The bed is comfortable, and they have a huge selection of pillows. The living/ dining area was perfect for two people, with a couch and dining table. Everything is super clean, and well thought out. I would not want to stay anywhere else on my future trips to Sonoma.

Clean and tidy, everything you need for a short stay. Parking is in a gated and dedicated lot. The…read morecoffee shop next door has fab coffee! Quite a nice find.

I'm going to admit that I've never stayed in "a cottage" and only at a B&B many, many years ago…read more(and I didn't pay). I'm also kind of a City-guy. So, I'm a bit apprehensive when people tell me they won't be there to let me in - that I can just follow the instructions! Yet, it was as easy as they explained. So, thank you Gayle for answering my repetitive questions! We saw a living social getaway and decided to jump on the opportunity. I' glad we did. The cottages themselves were charming, spacious, and clean. They came with a number of games and books. Even though they don't have anyone on site, getting in and out was really easy. The size of the cottages would actually facilitate a family really well. Unfortunately, we couldn't figure out how to work the tv, but weren't there to watch it anyways, so no worries there. The deal came with a bike rental and percentage off on one item in the store. While in theory it's great to bike around Sonoma, I would note that Napa Street is a pretty major thoroughfare into town (one of those that say the speed limit is 25 but everyone drives 40). It might not have been a big deal had the bikes we got been road bikes instead of mountain bikes and were in better shape! I'd also recommend getting some new locks that don't stick and teaching the staff in front to be a little more helpful. Alas, we did take advantage on the first day to bike around town. Definitely a good way to get around, even if getting back is a bit harry! Overall, a good experience. I'd definitely consider it again on our next trip to Sonoma.

We had a wonderful stay at Cottage Sonoma. We are actually Sonoma locals, but we had a pipe burst…read morein our crawl space and had to move out of our home for 2.5 months while the damage was repaired. Cottage Sonoma agreed to a longer rental as they knew we were in a bind, but I believe they are normally shorter term vacation rentals. The house is wonderful. It is the most prepared and stocked vacation rental I have ever been in. The owner's have tried to think of everything that could improve a guests experience. A kitchen you can truly cook in - and we love to cook. The house gets a ton of natural light and has a warm feeling to it. It is located about a 1 minute walk from the Sonoma Square so the location basically couldn't be better. The back yard is gorgeous, private, and the hot tub works wonderfully. Would definitely rent again!

I stayed here with my family over Christmas and it was absolutely wonderful. The house was…read morebeautiful - both bedrooms and bathrooms were excellent (the beds are particularly awesome). The central location to the downtown square makes it easy to get to great restaurants and is the perfect central location to reach all the sonoma vineyards. Combine all this with the free tasting card that they provide and you have the perfect sonoma experience. I would absolutely stay here again and I highly recommend it!

This is our second time staying here and it is super cute! It is a small cottage but it is so…read moreconvenient to walk to the square and Catarina has been very kind and helpful each time we stay here. We love the beautiful scenery and quiet setting! I highly recommend staying here for a couple.

Wow, this place was simply AMAZING! Super cute little cottage, amazing location (right off Sonoma…read moreSquare), really clean (everything is brand new), very close to the Square, had lots of extras because the owners take pride in what they do and go above and beyond. Cute secluded backyard surrounded by grape vines because its in the middle of a small family vineyard. Private hot tub in the back patio was amazing. I can't say enough about this place... HIGHLY recommended!

Clark's Little House was maybe the highlight of my vacation -- both in anticipation and reality…read more It's your own little cottage. It has a cute little living room with a sink, microwave, fridge (no stove, note) and a sofa bed in case you're a family. There is a nice and comfortable bedroom in a little alcove and a lovely comfortable bathroom with a clawfoot tub. You have your own private deck with a table for picnics and lounge chairs for reclining and reading. They also have a private tennis court that you can play on if you bring your own racquet and tennis shoes. They also have bikes you can borrow, even if they are a little old and dusty :) The place is beautifully decorated and kept up impeccably. It's about a mile and a half from Sonoma Square, but we walked there without a problem (as long as you're up for a walk). A really lovely, romantic and secluded spot.

We absolutely loved this charming cottage. Even our family who stayed at a very pricey inn off the…read moresquare were envious. Having access to our own private tennis court was quite special and we cannot wait to spend more time in this gem of a cottage!

My husband and I stayed at the Ripple House with some friends from the East Coast. It was the…read moreperfect home to enjoy a nice weekend. It has a great space with a fire pit, hot tub, and a pool. It's a lovely home, perfect for three couples to getaway. Ripple is set in a great little area of sonoma just north of the actual square. It's quiet, away from the crowds on the Sonoma Golf Course. The team at SVE is great. Getting directions and checking in was a breeze. Heather is super professional, thorough, and very helpful. They make themselves available to help if need be. That's awesome because I use VRBO to book most of my homes I stay in while I travel and sometimes it's not so easy to get information or check in. I've used SVE several times. I love the properties. It's true Sonoma Wine Country. The homes are always lovely. Highly recommend SVE.

Check The Weather! House as described except for one minor…read moredetail: no a/c. Stayed there for a wedding early June and got dressed in100 degree heat outside with 5 huge skylights uncovered, 4-5 very large windows uncovered, and 3 french doors uncovered. Had to be 120 inside at 4PM while dressing for the wedding. My wife's and daughter's make-up melted. No sleep for 3 nights as master bedroom in loft with no wall to living space so heat rose to unbearable levels. Other than that........

We were given this in as a gift for our anniversary and we can't rave enough about the quality of…read moreour room the location, all things wonderful within walking distance, great recommendations on where to eat, and the check-in process was a breeze plus the communication was wonderful! We are definitely coming back

We loved it and decided to stay a third night. We were in…read morethe Palm room, clean, comfortable and with a small courtyard. The breakfast pastries were excellent; no comparison to Safeway fare. The office associate and room service staff were smart and helpful.