Looking for the ultimate trip to Wine Country? Then look no further than Sonoma Escape. This is the…read moreperfect place to stay with a group of friends and family. It's just the right combination of the amenities of a great hotel with the feeling you've never left home. It's also great to wake up after a day or two of wine tasting and know that you don't have to be out by noon! There are three different locations on the property to stay from to fit your group size and price range. I stayed at the largest house, known as the Syrah. It has 3 bedrooms and more than enough bathrooms. The kitchen was stocked when we arrived and the entire house was immaculate. We went right out to the pool which was breathtaking! This was the ultimate post-winery relaxation spot, there's an outdoor grill and kitchen and of course it was all about the hot tub! All of the common rooms are big enough for your whole group to sit and relax in, whether it's playing games or watching TV. There's even a Wii, exercise equipment and a selection of good books! There's a fountain in the main parking lot, which you can hear trickling and it's just the ultimate relaxation for say, chronically stressed people like me! The location is just minutes away from the Sonoma Town square where you can grab a bite to eat, of course a drink and relax in the beautiful park outside City Hall. The best part is that the owners are very accommodating and can make anything work as far as your plans are concerned. I can't wait to stay here again!

I just returned from a great weekend at Sonoma Escape. My husband and two other couples booked the…read moreSyrah house for the Heart of Sonoma Valley's Savor Sonoma event. I made all of my arrangements with Mike Marino and he was great to work with. He replied immediately after my first email inquiry and from there we planned the visit. He also met my husband and I upon arrival at the house and showed us around the property, including the other two rentals on site - very easy going, polite, friendly, all of the above! The house is very well-equipped, nice furniture and linens, very clean, ample room both upstairs and down. The bedrooms are large and 2.5 baths worked out fine for the six of us. The outdoor area is great! Unfortunately, it was cold and pouring down rain all weekend, that's the risk with the end of March! We still utilized the great in-ground hot tub both nights! My girlfriend and I sat under an umbrella, sipping our wine! We can't wait to come back over the summer and use the pool, outdoor kitchen and dining area. The location was perfect for us - close to grocery stores, the downtown Plaza, restaurants, but also not far from the wineries in Glen Ellen and Kenwood. For the Savor Sonoma event, Mike suggested we use CA Wine Tours (he owns the company :-) to rent a limo for the day, which was worth every cent. Again, great service and professionalism. They arrived 10 min early and even took me to Starbucks for an espresso on the way home after all of that wine tasting! Except for Mother Nature, I give the whole weekend 5 stars!

Amazing hike with a great and informative tour guide…read more My girlfriend and I met up with Ben after exiting the Ferry. He was very cool and down to earth. He immediately started the tour upon riding to the hike location sharing a well range of information along with printed photo's of various things pertaining to the tour. Even though its recommended to bring snacks, lunch etc he still brought some extra waters and a great snack treat to offer. Really Cool dude. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for an amazing guided tour full of exciting things that I won't share because you're going to have to go to experience it!

Let's start with the guides - Greg and Ben really know their stuff. While I thought i would learn…read morea bit about the history of the region, these guys were absolutely full of local knowledge, random facts and info. on everyone and anyone who's ever filmed a movie scene, owned property, perished in the surf or walked the cliffs around Land's End. And I loved listening to their stories about what the area was like when they grew up in the neighborhood in the 60s and how its changed over the years. Greg is a wealth of travel knowledge of not only San Francisco, but the Bay Area and basically the entire world so it was great hear his thoughts about the next places on my bucket list. Ben is a long-time travel photographer which was a great resource during the walk as I fumbled around with a camera that is high in potential if you know what you're doing. The walk was a great mix of history, exercise and beauty...While not overly strenuous it felt good to be up and moving for a few hours, with a couple sections that required a little extra push. The Sutro Baths, sutros house and gardens and basically the views up and down the coast and of the golden gate bridge were breathtaking. As Greg mentioned at one point, we were in the most remote and wild part of San Francisco proper, a spot on the coast that could very well have been in Oregon, not a couple miles from downtown. I've been down to Land's End before but honestly, this walk took me to places I never knew existed. What makes this so worth it are the stories and history of the area,but not just the facts that you read about at the information center. These guys have been surfing here for 50 years, hiking the area before it was revamped by the city and it feels like they were probably riding the train out to the amusement park at the turn of the 20th century. They definitely made it for me and gave me a completely new perspective of this hidden little gem of beauty that only few people venture down to for views of the golden gate.

This is an awesome house, you need to stay here. The living room is good size with a massive…read morefireplace. The kitchen is well appointed. The deck is huge. Lots of room for entertaining. There are plenty of bedrooms for all your friends. To get to them you take the spiral staircase up or down. On the bottom floor there are a couple of bedrooms, a bathroom and the apartment. Then up to the main floor, the next floor up is two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The next floor up is the octagon room and has amazing views. While not a bedroom it is spectacular to sit in, and if in the mood to sleep on the couches and fall asleep with those views. Across the bridge is the spa deck and sitting in the spa under the trees is so relaxing Staying here is really amazing. The owner and his family are the nicest people but you probably won't see the since they want you to enjoy yourselves and the tranquility of the area. Great little market on the way with and a tap room next door. Point Reyes is a quant town with good meat, awesome cheese and some great places to eat.

This place is the epitome of bed & breakfast. You have the best cooked meal in the morning. Now…read moreI'm writing on up up and away, the Eagle's Nest. That is the most amazing rooms I've ever stayed in. You are up in the sky almost. After a certain hour, only you can use the deck with the oh yes, hot tub on it. I'd say the only minus to this place is you have to go outside to use the restroom. To reach this room from the inside you get to climb a spiral stair case and open the door like an attic style, or you can do the boring way and enter in from outside. I say this is a great place for an anniversary unless you are stupid rich and can just afford this place for no particular reason.

My sister and I stayed at the Olema Cottages last week. We were very impressed with the cleanliness…read moreand the surroundings. The cottage has a kitchen with everything you would need to cook there.It's a beautiful and cozy cottage with a wonderful sculpture garden on the grounds. There are 3 cottages total. I highly recommend a stay at this beautiful place. It is very close to Drakes Bay, Tomales Bay State Park, and the quaint town of Olema. Pamela Whitmarsh

Hi, I meant to get this out earlier but I have been traveling. I stayed in Farmer's Parlor for my…read morebirthday in September and it was beautiful!! Kelly made up a warm welcoming chalk board for me wishing me Happy Birthday. Great room with incredible views of 2 great horses in the pasture directly across. Zollie and Rosa are beautiful and are very much cared for by the gentleman that owns many acres of land not attached to the cottage property. Zollie is the larger horse with a reddish mane and white hooves and Rosa is the darker chestnut with a black mane and tail. The room is amazing! Beautiful tiled floors with a Persian throw rug. The sleigh bed is incredibly comfortable with Egyptian Cotton sheets to die for. There is an amazing sun room attached with a back door and windows. I saw deer early in the morning on the property next door outside of the horse pasture. The front gardens of the property are well appointed with amazing sculptures, beautiful flowers that attract many hummingbirds and birds of all kinds. It is like a step back in time of wonderful powerful energy of nature and peace. A much needed therapy these days! I planned it so that I was there for the full moon in Virgo as well as my Virgo birthday! I have included that moon in my pictures here. It was gorgeous! There is a special black cat that is very friendly and since I am a major animal whisperer (everyone says it) this cat took to me instantly. The animals are not allowed in the cottages but he was polite and sat on my outside chair and slept and always visited me first thing in the morning. I encouraged it so if you are not in to cats or the one dog then just go on your way and they will leave you alone. There is a TV in the room but no cable, which is fine. There is a cute outdoor library of over 300 movies to choose from for your room. There is strong WiFi so I could watch Netflix on my computer if I wanted to. There is a mini fridge and wonderfully appointed glassware, bowls, a cutting board, and it works well for me since I went 5 minutes in to town and bought some salads, sandwiches, and great croissants at Bovine Bakery. It is expensive to eat every meal out so it is nice to be able to mix it up with both. All necessary stores, one gas station, Wells Fargo Bank, are all in town just minutes away by car. I will definitely return. Thank you Kelly for all that you did to make my birthday perfect!! :-)

We stayed at farmhouse inn for a birthday celebration. Overall things went well. There were a few…read morepros and cons. To leave on a positive note I will end with the pros. Cons: 1. Sound: We had one of the front rooms and the busy road noise is loud. Also, we could hear everything from our neighbor including them snoring. 2. I asked for an amenity for the birthday celebration and we were promised something waiting. I had to ask again and we ended up with two pieces of chocolate. I've paid a lot less for hotels that have included way better birthday amenities. 3. The room is nice but nothing exceptional. 4. Smores hour is cute but the smores are definitely stale. 5. I dropped something behind the tub and it was clear things had not been cleaned back there. Everything else was very clean, and that is important to me. 6. The restaurant is overrated. Go to other spots for the vibe and food. The pros: 1. I absolutely love the connections that this hotel has to wineries and wine tasting. We would come back just for this as staying at farmhouse gets you exceptional service at the partner wineries. This is what makes it special! 2. The wine happy hour hosts were also great. Special shoutout to freeman who was extra sweet to us. 3. Everyone is very nice and helpful. The service really stands out and brings this hotel up to 4 stars. 4. The lobby cat is very cute!

It's the small things in life that we should focus on. Farmhouse Inn certainly makes sure the…read moredetails are taken care of. I stayed on a cold and rainy weekend. It was a TREAT to check-in and get an immediate outpour of love and welcomes. I was offered water, choice of soaps and bath salts from a local selection, and a tour around the property. We arrived after dark and I was so glad I didn't have to stumble around to find my room. My room was cozy and the decor was farm chic. Turn down service was already complete with rice crispy treats on the table the first night and chunky chocolate chip cookies the second night (both incredible). The room was gorgeous and I felt right at home. There were two fridges, one for wine and another for beer and non-alcoholic drinks. The fire place and outdoor fire pit were nice features. I enjoyed the homemade marshmallows at the s'mores table outside. Again, small touches of luxury and love. We felt like we had the entire grounds to ourselves most of the time. We hardly saw the other guests. The grounds were beautifully kept as well as the rooms. It looked like a AD Magazine feature! We attended the wine happy hour, with pours from a local winery. You get a tasting and can purchase a bottle (or more) to enjoy. Some brought their own snacks, otherwise no nibbles were served. We had plans in the area and didn't eat on-site. The on-site restaurant menu looked great and it was a nice option for those who simply wanted to stay and relax. It certainly highlighted farm fresh ingredients. I also did not get a chance to try the Wellness Barn, but I would love to go. There is an outdoor pool, ice cold when I was there. However, the hot tub looked inviting. I forgot my swimsuit, but you must bring yours. Check with the front desk about pool hours. Overall, the staff are kind, hard working, and really try to make your stay special. I loved using the local soaps and salts during my stay. The treats left in the room were definitely delightful. Their pastry chef is excellent. Not so great: *The lights and noise from the refrigerator. *Steam shower did not work and the staff didn't know how to use it. The shower (minus stream pipe) and jacuzzi tub worked perfectly.

Commenting while still at the cottage...amazing, peaceful place, assuming you like the sound of a…read moreriver, hawks and jays, awesome hot tub, pine trees amd more...Cottage comes fully equiped for a wonderful wine country experience. Great launch pad for local hikes, wine tasting in all the different valleys in the area. 30 minutes max in every direction puts you in a whole new set of wineries and restaurants. A true home away from home!

I am so reluctant to post a review for the Kenwood Cottage. Simply because I want it all for…read moremyself. We have been coming here year after year, for quite some time. It is where my anniversaries are spent if possible. As this cottage is becoming more well known, the bookings are becoming more difficult. The cottage is perfectly sized, well appointed (and tastefully done), and truly truly truly an incredible respite for our hectic lives. Love the home, the location and atmosphere with the Adobe creek babbling across the back area, and the spa to relax in. The owners are very nice and accomodating. This is one of the few places on this planet where I can actually turn off the brain, and relax for real. In our house we just have to say "let's go to the cottage" and we know exactly where we are talking about.

This is by far the best vacation rental that I have evert stayed at! The house is great for…read moreentertaining and is completely turnkey. We had a chef come out and prepare pizza's using the woodburning pizza oven and had a rep from a winery come out and do an in-house tasting on property and they both commented on great the accommodations were for entertaining. It was the most amazing time. The bed's are super comfortable and the heated floors are a nice touch. I'm looking forward to my next visit to wine country so I can stay at Hacienda Sonoma!

What a wonderful vacation home. We spent 4 wonderful nights at this spectacular home. We loved wine…read moretasting in the area but found we ended up cooking most of our meals at home. We did walk to a wonderful little spot for wine tasting and amazing food pairings, Mayo Family Winery. The Chef John made our visit interesting and so delicious. He even shared one of his incredible recipes with us. Hacienda Sonoma was the perfect place to unwind. The inside was so spacious and wonderfully decorated. It was perfect for entertaining or just reading a great book with a glass of wine. We will defiantly be back!

We stayed in one of the dog friendly rooms for four nights in July 2026. The best part was the…read morelocation right on the Bay with easy access to Chicken Ranch Beach. The shower was also great after spending the day hiking, delivering hot water nearly instantly. Clean room. We got fish and chips at the restaurant one night but they were just okay. I marked the room down by one star because we had a lot of trouble with noise. Not because other guests were partying; they were just walking around doing their own thing in their room. We knew this because the walls were very thin and their conversations carried, plus the raised subfloor magnifies footsteps as if you are in an apartment below a roller derby match. The constant noise kept our dog on edge, plus the doors to the rooms stick badly and are loud to open. Our dog kept thinking someone was opening our door, and it honestly caught me that way a few times too. If you like an extra firm mattress, you'll be happy with these. Our room had two doubles and was pretty cramped. Okay for an old married couple but with parents and kids it would be annoying. I'm including a pic of the "kitchenette" because we couldn't find any before we booked. It's fine if you are just bringing leftovers back to reheat later, but we ended up mostly using our ice chest because the fridge was so tiny. They did have an ice machine so that helped with keeping the ice chest cool.

Need a short trip and take my mother inlaw out to enjoy…read more Here we are. Tomales Bay Resort It was a great experience. Paul, greeted us as soon as we'd arrive to the front desk. Made sure we were all set. Love the heated swimming pool. So warm when you get in. Rooms were just perfect. Had coffee and everything we needed. A must stay.