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Terrace/patio
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6105.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay

The Kenwood House is a spacious yet cozy turn of the century, wine country cottage located on the Kenwood Plaza in Kenwood, California. We are located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, the famous Valley of the Moon. The Kenwood House, a luxury vacation rental, has been offering wine country lodging since 1998. Next door is the charming and historic Kenwood Community Church. The views from the front porch look onto the Kenwood plaza, a quiet, beautiful park. A seasonal creek flows next to the house through the gardens and into the plaza. Power outage protection, solar panels with Tesla battery backup.

Accommodations at the Kenwood House include two deluxe bedrooms with feather beds, down comforters and luxurious linens. The Living room has a brand new comfortable queen sleeper sofa .There are 1-1/2 baths and it includes a 6 person therapeutic spa (HOT TUB), spacious redwood decks, gas fire pit, gas BBQ, enchanting gardens, stone fireplace, central heating, air conditioning, free wireless internet, 60" flat screen TV, beautiful fully equipped sunny kitchen, washer and dryer.

The base rate for the house is for up to 4 guests. Two additional guests can be accommodated for an additional nightly rate of $30.00 per guest per night.

The house is approximately 1/4 mile from Hwy. 12 and is the perfect location for exploring the wine country of Sonoma and Napa valleys. Within easy walking distance are the Kenwood Winery, Kunde Winery and VJB. Also walking distance are two excellent restaurants with many more in Glen Ellen, Sonoma or Napa.

Within a 5 mile radius are 3 state parks offering many possibilities for outdoor recreation including biking, picnicking, hiking and swimming. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park offers excellent hiking as well as the Robert Ferguson Observatory, for a look at the night sky. Annadel State Park offers world class mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. For a taste of history, literature, hiking or a leisurely walk, Jack London State Park is incomparable and uniquely Sonoma Valley.

Kenwood is located in the center of the wine country with hundreds of Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries within easy driving distance. Spa facilities are available nearby at the Kenwood Inn and other local day spas. For shopping, restaurants, history and more wine tasting, the town of Sonoma is only a short drive away.

Sonoma County TOT #373

Property manager

Don and Amy MacNair

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: The Kenwood House is a No Smoking property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1132 sq ft (105.2 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 6 mth and older subject to Add guest fee

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 373

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Kenwood House Place Stay
House Place Stay
Kenwood Place Stay
House Kenwood
House Private vacation home
The Kenwood House a Place to Stay
House Private vacation home Kenwood

About the neighborhood

Map
Kenwood, CA

What's nearby

  • VJB Vineyard & Cellars - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chateau St. Jean Winery - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Ledson Winery and Vineyards - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Oakmont Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 17 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 26 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wine Country Cafe & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Matanzas Creek Winery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Market & Deli - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Benziger Family Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Les Pascals - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of VJB Vineyard & Cellars and Chateau St. Jean Winery. Ledson Winery and Vineyards and Sugarloaf Ridge State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairytale Cottage
We had a lovely experience staying at the Kenwood Cottage. It was very comfortable, had everything we needed and more! Our hosts were responsive and invested in us having an awesome experience. We felt at home and welcomed-fliowers, wine and cheese included!! It was a quiet and perfect location for our wine country adventure! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail K., Largo, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip plus
The place was amazing. Outdoor space was just what I needed after a day of wine tasting. Clean, beds were comfortable. Owners close by if needed anything. Close to many wineries and restaurants
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
The Kenwood House is a wonderful place to stay. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for the Weekend
My husband and I traveled to Kenwood with my childhood best friend to attend the BottleRock Festival in Napa. The Kenwood House was perfect for us and our stay. Our only disappointment was that we weren't able to enjoy the house amenities because of the busy festival schedule. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small spot of paradise
Welcoming , beautiful, cozy, gardeners dream
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Slice of Heaven
The Kenwood House is so quaint, peaceful and beautiful! The location is perfect! Don and Amy are incredible hosts. We walked into the house to find gentle music playing, great bottle of wine and assortment of cheese in the fridge. Box of crackers on the counter and a personalized welcome letter. I have stayed in a lot of VRBO’s before but this way by far the best. They even had bottled water, eggs, milk in the fridge so we didn’t have to run right out to the grocery store. You can tell this is much more than a VRBO property to them. The location is perfect, you can walk to restaurants and a great winery. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Sonoma Getaway!!
We were spending a few day between business trips visiting some of our favorite wineries- this was a perfect spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful - character + location
Thank you for opening your home! It was perfect in size, layout, and amenities. We loved the setting, the quiet, the architectural details in the living room, the garden vignettes. Definitely a place to return
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic All Around
Our stay in the Kenwood House was absolutely delightful. It’s an older home with incredible charm and character that’s been updated and the photos do not do it justice, especially the backyard, which was literally an expansive botanical oasis. It was a great homebase for our journey to all the vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties and we had a delightful dinner one night at a nearby gastropub and brewery. Also the tasting room for Ty Caton vineyards near the gastropub was an unexpected surprise. I do have to share that our flight to SFO was delayed so we would be arriving at the house much later than expected. As we got closer to the town of Kenwood we couldn’t find a grocery store using the maps feature on our phones (not sure why as we later located a Safeway about 15 minutes from the house) but did find a 7-Eleven where we purchased a bottle of wine and some snacks. We needn’t have bothered because when we got to the house there was a bottle of Kenwood Vineyards wine and a wheel of Camembert cheese and some crackers waiting for us – such a treat! We would stay here again in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kenwood 2023
This is a great place to stay. You will need a car. The owners are quick to answer any questions. This was our 2nd time staying here. We would definitely recommend it.😊
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kenwood Delivers
Had a great time at this beautiful cottage in Kenwood Don and Amy were great to work with and very responsive with any request or questions we had. Will definitely rent again Perfect place to enjoy wine country
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I can't say enough about how much we loved the Kenwood House! Charming, lovely home with beautiful yards and quiet neighborhood. The pictures don't do it justice. It's truly wonderful! And the home is spotless and equipped with everything we needed. It's also in a good central location between Glen Ellen / downtown Sonoma and the Santa Rosa area. Not having stayed in many vacation homes before I was prepared to be disappointed. But instead, was so happily surprised. And another in our family, who has stayed in many vacation homes, said this was the best experience he's had. We will recommend this home to anyone going to Sonoma!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond Wonderful!!!
This by far with the best VRBO I have ever stayed in! The property was absolutely beautiful. The backyard was the perfect place for friends to sit and share a glass of wine. The hosts had so many small details that made our stay perfect from the music going in the house on arrival to fresh flowers on the table. I without a doubt plan on returning, and this property set the bar high for any other vacation rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in great location
Fantastic cottage for 2 families to enjoy for 3 nights. We were welcomed with the sweetest little gifts and bottled water which we truly enjoyed. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed, beds were very comfortable and bathrooms were updated and clean. Loved the music as we entered the home, was so welcoming. We spent some time out front and enjoyed the rockers to relax. The grounds are filled with beautiful plants and trees that looked beautiful. Thank you for such a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nannette M., Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT!
Could not have asked for a better setting for our 18-year friendship with backpack friends from Texas and Colorado. We actually had dinner reservations for all three nights and after arriving canceled two of the nights so we could enjoy the relaxed, zen feeling of the home. Besides days were filled with hiking at Sugarloaf Ridge and Jack London, so happy not to rush and get ready to leave for dinner. The Kenwood cottage will not disappoint! Can’t wait for a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home sweet home
Kenwood House is surrounded by gardens and rocks and gates and walkways - a beautiful setting for a cozy, perfectly equipped house. We were very close to wineries, great restaurants and shopping but were also able to snuggle into the comfort of this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Street Accommodations
This was a great place to stay at! It is located on a very quiet street with easy access to the main highway. Communication with owners was fantastic. They answered questions promptly. They also left us with some nice treats. I would definitely stay here again. Owners treated us with special treats on our arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Beautiful home close to food and wine in Sonoma wine country. We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Country Cottage
As others have said, the welcoming music sets the tone. Comfortable and clean living room, relaxing gas fireplace (Which we used a lot given the rainy weather!), and very comfortable beds and beddings. Well stocked kitchen, including some appreciated treats. Quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed walking to Palooza Brewery, for a pub meal, and two wineries Kenwood, and VJB - great tasting with food. Also quick drive to a delicious dinner at Salt & Stone and a gorgeous hike up to Bald Mountain in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Thank you Don and Amy for sharing your special home with us.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

victoria h.

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy oasis
such a cozy, clean house that feels removed and private despite being in the middle of sonoma and santa rosa! beautiful yard and spa are a special treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and yard
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic wine country rental
Amy and Don the owners are great. Needed emergency dental work and Amy made all the arrangements. House is perfect with great backyard and outstanding inside spaces. Centrally located to wineries and world clas restaurants. Highly recommend this property. To Amy and Don great to meet you and many thanks for a great experience. Allen and Susie
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away with friends
The photos of this property are what drew us in. We knew it had charm, but until we arrived we didn't know how much. I could have sat on the front porch all day long! The bedrooms were spacious and the bedding was comfortable. We enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. We spent our days out doing wine things and came home each night to cook dinner and socialize in the back yard. It is an oasis. There were 8-10 huge turkey vultures roosting each night in the tree just beside the property. The surround sound music is a huge bonus. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best get away!
The Kenwood House is exceptional! Relaxing, restful, and very accommodating hosts! Don and Amy welcomed us to their home by having music playing when we arrived as well as wine, crackers, and cheese waiting! My friends and husband all say that we would stay there again! Thank you for our experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay - Great!
Would highly recommend this property. This is our second year here. Hiked Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park. Great hike. Great property location to wonderful wineries. Walking distance to Kunde, En Garde and VJB.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022