Secluded Luxury Wine Country Home in the hills of west Sonoma County. Sleeps 10.
About this house rental
Five star home, with 4 master bedrooms each with private bathroom, Cal king size bed, sitting area & spectacular views and an extra private space with a 5th Cal king size bed and its own full bathroom. This home is on a gated and secluded ridge top property. Up to 6 additional daytime guests are allowed. There is ample parking. Designed and built by a well-known, award-winning designer. Extraordinary attention to quality and detail in every improvement. Enjoy beauty, privacy and comfort on 26 gorgeous acres of parklike grounds with gardens, forest, pond and vistas. Enjoy birding, watching wildlife, swimming, hiking, playing, sightseeing, shopping, eating out and relaxing. This one of a kind 4000 sq. foot showpiece modern home has been completely redone with attention to every detail. All new furnishings, beds, linens, etc. Every bedroom has beautiful views, a sitting area and its own master bathroom. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and and the family room has a TV and plenty of seating where you can also enjoy playing board games and reading. The formal dining room is perfect for elegant dinner parties and can seat up to 12. The airy breakfast nook has views from 3 sides: forest, valley and nearby hills. Expertly laid out gourmet kitchen with island also has items needed for creating fine meals and entertaining. Lounge around the backyard: lawns, gardens, small vineyard, a built in pool, and a hot tub on a deck overlooking the stunning view. A separate light filled building has exercise equipment. Centrally located. Professional golf courses are close by, including Northwoods golf course in the redwoods (18 minutes drive). 35 minutes to Safari West Animal Park (watch African animals roam free as you ride thru in an open air jeep). Six minutes to historic Graton's shops and superb restaurants Underwood and The Willow Wood. 20 minutes to Sebastopol's main street and Barlow shopping area to try numerous gourmet restaurants, unique shops, cinemas, and parks. 45 minutes drive to quaint Calistoga where you can spend the day relaxing in the hot spas and mineral baths and finish with a massage. 40 minutes driving time to shop and dine in Healdsburg's historic town square and then drive the nearby beautiful Dry Creek Valley which has many fine wineries along the way. 20 minutes to Luther Burbank Home and Gardens: a city park containing the former home, greenhouse, gardens, and grave of noted American horticulturist Luther Burbank (204 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa). 30 minutes to the colorful and award-winning Windsor Town Green Village with shops and many restaurants with our favorites Tomi Thai's and Chinois. The town of Sonoma is 50 minutes away and has another historic central square. Enjoy sampling world-class fare from these areas' finest restaurants and seafood bars. Soar high above the vineyards in a colorful Hot Air Balloon. Take one of many escorted limo wine tours with gourmet lunch, or just drive to the coast where you can eat at the fabulous River's End restaurant in Jenner among others. Stop for lunch at Korbel Champagne Cellars (tour their magnificent gardens) and gently walk or take a vigorous hike through amazing Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Meander in a kayak or canoe down the Russian River. Travel scenic back roads to hundreds of fine wineries in every direction. World class restaurants abound. One hour from the Golden Gate Bridge, 25 minutes to Bodega Bay and the spectacular Sonoma coast beaches, and yet another excursion to Lake Sonoma. We welcome you to vacation in paradise. Take a day to explore some of the most magnificent countryside in the world. You are close to all of this! Or simply stay on this heavenly property and relax in comfort and beauty. Sit in the spa while looking out at a beautiful view; sip fine wine that you bought on your nearby wine tasting excursion. There is no end to the possible pleasure here.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(89 Reviews)
10.0
The property was fantastic, start to finish. Even though it rained every day we were there, it was still enjoyable! Incredibly peaceful location, stunning views, and a very well appointed home. The property owner is so kind, our trip was wonderful! We will definitely be back!
5.0
Place is beautiful, woods, fog, views. Very comfortable.
Great place to welcome in 2024.
4.0
Really great house in a very secluded and lovely location, this spot was perfect for our group of family and friends to celebrate a late Christmas together. The house is very private, situated on a densely forested ridge with no other houses within viewing or hearing distance. The grounds and garden are spectacular. The hot tub and pool were perfect additions to our stay for combined soaking and winter cold plunges! I would give five stars, but there were a few things that could be improved -- namely, the housekeeping team should make sure all of the lightbulbs are working! We all had a number of fixtures that weren't operating in our rooms; a couple of us had to use the bathroom in the dark, and the dining room is lovely but the bulb installed over the table had a very high Kelvin rating (cold/blue temperature) so it should be replaced by something warmer. There were a couple of other very minor issues mainly having to do with things you only notice at close range; I was encouraged to bring these things up by other members in my party only because, at this price, you sort of expect perfection! But, we all agreed we would still consider staying here again -- all in all, a great experience with a few very minor inconveniences.
5.0
Another wonderful Christmas family gathering at Emily’s. We gathered here two years ago and were fortunate enough to book again for this year. Enough bedrooms for all traveling family members to have a cozy place to stay and wonderful entertaining space for local family to visit for the day / evening. Space heaters on the deck made it cozy to watch the sunset and the view from the hot tub is amazing. We highly recommend the Pao house for large gatherings!
5.0
Beautifully designed, decorated, located and landscaped home. Very comfortable furnishings. Lots of options for gathering and dining indoors and out - and the views! Great opportunities for bird watching - the hummingbirds! The pool was inviting but we were out of season, so we were able to enjoy the hot tub. Sebastopol is a bustling town and there are some nice restaurants and good grocery shopping. We loved our wine tastings.
5.0
Fabulous! The property exceeded our expectations. Currently planning to book it for a return visit in 2024.
5.0
This beautiful house with breathtaking views was the perfect backdrop to celebrate a very special Birthday weekend with family and friends.
5.0
Beautiful property and house. We saw several deer on the an near the property. Emily was very responsive to our questions. There were a few lights that needed bulbs and a shortage of wine glasses, but the rest of th e house was perfect. We do you definitely come back!
5.0
The house is set in a special location with spectacular views from every direction. All rooms were beautifully decorated. The beds with very comfortable with seating areas in every one with attached bathrooms. The kitchen was well equipped. The only recommendation would be to have more than one roll of paper towels.
5.0
Beautiful property with tons of space gorgeous outdoor spaces as well as lots of inside room. Perfect for our girls wine weekend getaway. Great communication with the hostess
5.0
This would be the perfect house for 5 couples as it has 5 king beds and 5 bathrooms. Everything about the house was clean and comfortable and the setting was beautiful.
5.0
The Pao house is gorgeous and was perfect for our family. 9 of us stayed for a long weekend ranging in ages of 21 to 60. There was privacy for everyone but also lots of places to congregate together, including a beautiful deck and backyard. The gardens and views are GORGEOUS and I really could not recommend this place more!
5.0
House was amazing. All bedrooms with king sized beds and en-suite bathrooms were a huge plus! The common areas and property grounds were perfect. Everyone in our group was impressed. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend and visit again!
5.0
Beautiful house! Very private and relaxing!
5.0
Friends enjoying wine country. Great place with great privacy.
5.0
Pao House was a fabulous home for our friend reunion! The home is well appointed - bedrooms are large and allow for privacy - while the many terraces and sitting areas made for locations to get away or congregate with friends whether by the pool or on the many patios. Kitchen is also well-equipped for the many meals we prepared during our stay. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms well stocked and roomy. Room darkening shade would have been appreciated for those who are not early risers. Again, a fantastic place - quiet and peaceful in a gorgeous nature setting! Wonderful place for a family and/or friend get together!
5.0
We get together every other year for a wonderful vacation …..
This trip is tops on our list!
The house is breathtaking …. Everywhere you turn, it’s just amazing!
5.0
This is an extremely comfortable, roomy and well-appointed house set in a mesmerizing wooded setting within easy driving distance from Sebastopol. Each of us 5 couples had a lovely bedroom with a large en suite bathroom. The kitchen was large enough for an ensemble of cooks. The appliances were up-to-date and fully functional. There's a lovely patio area with a pool and large hot tub, and outside sitting/dining with effective heaters. Everyone was very satisfied with the experience and we plan to return.
5.0
Great place for a family reunion
5.0
Loved the whole stay. Especially walk around lake.
5.0
Beautiful property inside and out! Clean, spacious and very accommodating for 10 adults. Would Vrbo this place again in a heartbeat!
5.0
Exceptional in that each room was basically a King with an ensuite bathroom. Perfect for 5 couples. Grounds were beautiful. Jacuzzi worked! View out every window was delightful. Kitchen could have been stocked a little better. We would definitely rent this property again.
4.0
The property has a great setting, overlooking trees and the valley.
5.0
What a beautiful space... We had a family Thanksgiving week here and it worked so well. Two master suites at the bottom and one + two extra bedrooms for family with kids up top. It was peaceful and perfect!
5.0
We had a group of 10 and everyone loved the property! Secluded and beautifully landscaped. All bedrooms had their own bathroom so we all had privacy but great space to hang out together at night. Would highly recommend!!
5.0
Great property for family reunion or friend retreat.
5.0
This house is INCREDIBLE. It was so perfect for a relaxing bday trip and is even nicer than it looks in the pictures. The midnight hot tub was the best part of the weekend.
5.0
The house is beautiful and massive. Much larger than even the photos show. The outdoors area is fantastic as well. 5/5 stars!
5.0
The house has plenty of room, property is picturesque with lots of amenities. Local town has great food.
5.0
No matter Rain or Shine, this property is absolutely fabulous! my only complaint (if I had to) would be that the kitchen was not fully stocked. other than that it was magnificent.
Thank you for letting us stay there
5.0
Manager was great and super helpful and friendly. Property was wonderful and view was incredible.
5.0
This house is absolutely incredible. I could barely tell which bedroom was the master, they are all so nice. The backyard and pool area can truly not be beat and the communication with Emily was easy and quick!
The house is fully stocked so great for a large group from a dining perspective. It's about 15-20 minutes away from any main town, so keep that in mind, but we had an easy time booking a taxi service and even got an uber one time.
5.0
Words cannot describe how amazing the property was. Emily was an incredible host and we can’t imagine a better place for a staycation. Highly recommend and the photos do not do it justice
5.0
We spent a weekend at the Pao House with friends and adored it! The space is just beautiful with one room feeling even more serene than the next. The bathroom in each bedroom makes hosting couples a breeze, and the outdoor spaces are divine! The hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Would 10/10 come back to enjoy the property again - we didn’t want to leave!
5.0
This is an amazing property, inside and outside. You will not be disappointed in any aspect. Met all of our needs. Will definitely be on our list of favorites.
5.0
Our party of 10 thoroughly enjoyed our post Covid reunion of former banking colleagues. Pao House is a wonderful secluded escape that’s been remodeled with quality appliances and furnishings. The well maintained outdoor garden area, pool and hot tub made for an excellent stay.
5.0
Much better than the photos! Absolutely magical. Every room having a king size bed and their own bathroom was just perfect. The flowers all other the property and the lush green surroundings were divine. Communication with Emily was wonderful. We would all love to rent this property again for our next celebration!
5.0
The house was a perfect weekend City getaway for a small group of us looking to unwind and chill. Having a private home to hang at was ideal. We were able to thoroughly enjoy the large kitchen for meals and the pool/hot tub were terrific. Beds were comfy too. Emily was very responsive when needed. If looking for another weekend getaway with friends, I would definitely rent this property again.
5.0
Perfect Weekend Getaway Property
The house was a perfect weekend City getaway for a small group of us looking to unwind and chill. Having a private home to hang at was ideal. We were able to thoroughly enjoy the large kitchen for meals and the pool/hot tub were terrific. Beds were comfy too. Emily was very responsive when needed. If looking for another weekend getaway with friends, I would definitely rent this property again.
5.0
Incredible oasis atop the hill
Fantastic house! Has everything you could possibly need. Five primary suites all with beautiful bathrooms and views. Perfect for a weekend away with friends and family. Unreal views. Stunning gardens. Can’t wait to return!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Russian River?
The average price for a rental in Russian River is $344 per night. This rental is $758 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Secluded Luxury Wine Country Home in the hills of west Sonoma County. Sleeps 10.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Secluded Luxury Wine Country Home in the hills of west Sonoma County. Sleeps 10.. Enjoy the water!
Is Secluded Luxury Wine Country Home in the hills of west Sonoma County. Sleeps 10. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Secluded Luxury Wine Country Home in the hills of west Sonoma County. Sleeps 10.?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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