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Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard!

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3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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

Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard!

We have been 100% booked every summer since 2017 so if your dates are available please book now. Book 7+ days gets a whopping 20% off your entire stay. This deep discount will expire soon. Inquire about other rate discounts.

All 2024 bookings receive our favorite local goodies upon arrival: Bottle of Wine, 1Lb of Santa Rosa coffee and delicious chocolate treats!

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Notice: Santa Rosa recently capped the available non-hosted short term rentals at 198. Please plan and book accordingly!

We even include those cute little chocolate squares on your pillows on arrival!

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* General Info *
Our home is located in a quiet family neighborhood in the Bennett Valley region of Santa Rosa with the 5,092 acre Annadel State Park directly out the back fence to your right and the 458 acre Spring Lake and Howarth Park out the back fence to your left. Our home is a perfect distance from entertainment of all types: wine tasting in Healdsburg, Kenwood, Glen Elen, Sebastopol, Napa Valley or Sonoma, The beautiful California coast is just an easy hour away, golfing at Bennett Valley golf course is a 7 minute drive or numerous others within 10-30 minutes, downtown Santa Rosa shopping is 10 minutes away and the outlet stores a mere 27 minutes to Petaluma.

* Backyard *
The true jewel of the property. Features a peanut shaped pool and jacuzzi and BBQ. Multi-level backyard features unique levels to enjoy the numerous outdoor areas of the house. The private gated entrance to Annadel State Park/ Spring Lake provides over 5,500 acres of the best hiking, biking and horseback riding in the county...directly out the back gate. Hike or bike the day away then come home to a refreshing pool or relaxing hot tub. The BEST of Sonoma County.

Please note: The black bottom pool is heated by the sun which stays comfortable May through October. The spa is available all year round.

We love to offer awesome rates for return guests. We have many guest that return time and time again. We are a short drive from almost anywhere in the bay area and an incredible destination! Get first shot at weekends, longer stay discounts and holidays and make our home your go to vacation home!

We have an amazing amount of wildlife that you can view from our backyard or you can find out the back fence in Annadel. Our favorite creatures are the two squirrels we named Pete and Deliaha. We have bluejays, robins, woodpeckers, Blue Bellied Lizards and Blue, Purple and Orange Dragonflies that visit the pool area in the summer, hawks, hummingbirds, fowl, turkeys, doves, & vultures. Being so close to nature brings out the wildlife you rarely see.

* Kitchen *
We always stock our favorite fresh organic coffee ready for you to grind and enjoy every morning and highly suggest you enjoy the coffee in the warm morning sun in the backyard. Our kitchen is fully stocked with plates, cups, wine glasses, utensils, spices and all the pots and pans you could ever need to create your masterpiece. We recently completely renovated the kitchen with granite countertops, cherrywood cabinets, brand new stainless steel stove, refrigerator and dishwasher and finished off with bamboo flooring and subway style backsplash. Our fully stocked dream kitchen is now yours to enjoy!

* Living Room *
Our 75 inch TV w/Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime TV and Samsung Plus TV! Our fast internet connection and comfy leather sectional couch are the perfect place to relax and enjoy a movie, gaming or browsing the internet. We also feature a book library (Take one!) and old school gaming consoles (Gamecube, XBox, NES Classic and N64) with plenty of games to remember the good old days (and teach the kids what real gaming was like in our day!)


* Master Bedroom *
Features a luxurious king size bed with walk in closet, dresser, comfy leather lounge chair, work desk and private en suite bathroom with shower. Master suite has a private entrance to the backyard through French doors onto the mid-patio level. Also features a 50 inch High Definition Smart TV w/Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime TV and Samsung Plus right across from the master bed.

* 1st Bedroom *
Features a queen mattress, sitting chair, rolling laptop table, dresser and large closet and shared bathroom between bedrooms.

* 2nd bedroom *
Features a trundle bed with two double beds, sitting chair with rolling laptop table, dresser and large closet and shared bathroom between bedrooms.

* Common Rooms *
Our billiards table is always ready to play and we have around 20 board games & puzzles, plus dominos, cards and poker chips to get those competitive juices flowing. Our Piano room features an in-tune baby grand piano with plenty of room for everybody to gather around and sing some tunes. The downstairs has a connected half bathroom located directly off the kitchen as well. We also have a comfy 24 inch high inflatable queen air mattress that is available for use as well located in the downstairs closet.

We feature Speedy 5G Wi-Fi that covers the entire house, backyard and even reaches the hot tub!

Per our Vacation Rental Permit in Sonoma County there can be no amplified music at any time. In addition, there has a noise curfew from 9pm to 8am so we simply request that you are indoors at these hours. Our maximum nighttime guest cannot exceed 6 persons and the daytime limit is 9 persons. Thanks for making our getaway one of the best in Sonoma County!
Santa Rosa TOT #2445
Permit SRV21-032

- ABOUT US -

Heya! We’re Janet and Spenser and we are so happy you read this far down the page. We are obviously not some multi-million corporation...we are real individuals with a growing family. We have owned and lived in this beautiful home for almost 23 years now and put many years of blood, sweat and tears into making this place our personal paradise. We are both natives to the Bay Area, growing up in Marin and Napa counties and now calling San Francisco our temporary home while we pursue our career dreams. We just had our first child at the beginning of August 2023 and we are so excited to be new parents. You are truly helping save for our newest family addition by renting our home. We thank you so much for renting our dream home and we are always just a phone call, email or a short drive away in an emergency!



---(Excerpt From Our House Manual)---

# Awesome Hikes #

*Easy Walk Around Spring Lake (90 Minutes) - Go out the back fence and take a Left. Follow the gravel path along the stream to the parking lot gate. Follow the gravel path to the right until it turns into a blacktop path and follow around the lake and return via the original gravel path.

*Easy Sunset Hike (45 Minutes) - Go out the back fence and take a right. Go over the wooden bridge and take a right. Follow the path until the Spring Creek/ Canyon Trail split. Go over the bridge towards Canyon trail and take an immediate right following the creek. Follow an easy uphill to your right, past the fence at the top of the hill and right again onto Viet Nam Veterans Trail. Watch the sunset from the few benches or rocks in the area. Follow the trail downhill and take a right at the wooden fence. This trail meets up with the original trail at the spillway. Take a left and return home!

*Harder Sunset Hikes (30 Minutes) - Head out the back fence to the right. Once over the wooden bridge follow the trail up the hill onto Rough Go Trail. Follow Rough Go uphill to the right until you find a view and height you like overlooking all of Santa Rosa. Watch the sunset!

# Outdoor Activities #

* Bennett Valley Golf Course [707.528.3673] -(2.4 MIles/ 7 Minutes) - One of the best public courses in Santa Rosa
* North Course @ Foxtail [707.584.7766] - (9.2 MIles / 14 MInutes) - The North Course @ Foxtail is one of the most challenging and fair priced courses in Sonoma County

# Favorite Restaurants #

* Los Tres Chiles - Incredible Mexican dishes. Try the Prawns Burrito
* Superburger - Lahaina Burger with Half Tots/ Half Sweet Potato Fries
* Sushi - Shogun - The Sake’ sashimi is incredible

Property manager

Spenser & Janet

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

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
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (185.8 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Private Pool Spa Billiards Piano 5k Acres of Hiking Biking!

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Rosa, CA

What's nearby

  • Spring Lake Park - 5 min walk
  • Sonoma County Fairgrounds - 6 min drive
  • Santa Rosa Junior College - 9 min drive
  • Charles M. Schulz Museum - 10 min drive
  • Oakmont Golf Club - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rincon Valley Tap Room and Bottle Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wine Country Cafe & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪East West Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard! located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa vacation home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Spring Lake Park and Trione-Annadel State Park. Bennett Valley Golf Course and Valley of the Moon Pottery & North Eagle Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Private Pool & Spa, Billiards, Piano, 5k Acres of Hiking/ Biking, Huge Backyard! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Return
Convenient location. Very large house and property. Very comfortable. Enjoyed access to the hiking / walking trails and the pool even though it was not heated. (It happened to be very hot weather during our stay).
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
It was parents and their two sons with their girlfriends. We were up here for a wedding. It was a lot of fun and the house was totally accommodating big enough and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
We had a lovely time! The property is located to hiking trails. The house is well stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a terrific time on our trip to Santa Rosa. The host was wonderful and helpful. Very quick to respond. The house was wonderful and we had a ton of fun in the pool and hot tub. Thanks for a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
16th birthday party
This as a wonderful house with a beautiful pool and hot tub area. The neighborhood is lovely with really friendly people. The house is super comfortable with lots of space to spread out. The great room area accommodates everyone in our group. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Best little stay vacation we’ve had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snoopy Hockey Tournament
Here for the Snoopy Hockey Tournament and some golf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host and Home
Spencer and Janet were great. Very responsive to my questions within the matter of minutes. The house is very homey and as described. We had a wonderful stay there. The trails behind their house was a huge plus for us. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K., Silicon Valley, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great stay!
We loved staying at Spencer and Janet’s beautiful home in Santa Rosa. It was a great fit for us just after Christmas, with three generations, a total of six of us, including an eight-year-old. Safari West, with giraffes, wildebeests, rhinos, and exotic birds, was a 24 minute drive door-to-door. Our whole group loved our visit there. Although it rained while we were in Santa Rosa,, we still walked out the back gate of the lovely backyard area into large park with hiking trails. We also walked the neighborhood, enjoyed making meals in the kitchen, and gave great use to the baby grand piano, and a little less use to the pool table. We also watched a couple movies on their giant flatscreen tv. The house had a lot of space which we appreciated. The beds were very comfortable – – the upper part of the trundle bed is a little high off the ground, but worked fine. When I had a question about the heating, the hosts answered the phone immediately and were friendly and helpful. They were also welcoming ahead of time when I had questions and this increased our excitement about the trip. We highly recommend this lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carrie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place- as promised
Rarely do you find a place that is just as advertised- everything works, everything is where it is supposed to be! Wonderful EASY stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Machesney Park

Liked: Cleanliness
2023 Wine Trip
Nice place as advertised. Convenient to the Dry Creek and Sonoma areas. Great value! Would stay again. Extremely quiet neighborhood which was certainly nice when having the windows open at night.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in a quiet neighborhood
Enjoyed a fun weekend with three old buddies from college. The house is equipped with everything you can ask for. Location is great for exploring Napa Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Steep Driveway in Santa Rosa
This property has lots of stairs. NO handrails. Stairs up to front door and several in backyard. Handrails, especially in the backyard are really needed; Even on one side.. HotTub did not get hot; only warm at best. Fan in main family room didn’t work. Both of these issues brought up with owner. While he was prompt, and nice, he was not able to instruct us how to fix these issues. Hot tub equipment is really old. We enjoyed the proximity to Annadel and Spring Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family trip
Excellent location for some lovely walks. Pool is heated by sun but hot tub was nice and warm. Comfortable home with lots of space, games, full kitchen, piano and pool table. Everything we needed was there. Master bedroom shower has the hot and cold mislabeled, but we quickly figured that one out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P., Whitehouse Station, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay, fun house
We really enjoyed our stay at this house. The house is spacious, comfortable, and well-stocked (eg. Shampoos etc if you forgot anything, extra towels for the pool, condiments). The owners even left some local welcome gifts, which was a very thoughtful touch. The pool table was very fun as well, and I’m sure families with kids would enjoy the video games. While it is not the most updated property we’ve ever stayed in, the location and amenities were wonderful, and we’d definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place
It was the perfect place for our family vacation. The pool, bar-b-que and teak table with 8 chairs set the evening for a delightful outdoor meal in perfect 72-degree weather, then later in the evening gathering around the piano, playing games and finished the evening off watching the latest movie on a huge TV screen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Alameda, ca

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic all around
The property is very clean ans comfortable. Communication is quick and seemless. We will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
We had an amazing stay! The house was as listed with several homey extras that we appreciated. The pool is great and the beds are comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House with great hosts!
The house was perfect for our family! The owners were very quick to respond. The only thing I think renters should know ahead of time is that the hot tub/pool is off and you have to turn it on at least 90 minutes before you want to use it for it to heat up. We were looking forward to spending the day at 6 Flags (50 minutes away) and then coming to the house to go in the hot tub and with the 9:00 curfew that made it difficult. We had a great stay though and as long as you are aware of the heat up time you should have a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend get away
We loved staying in this beautiful comfortable home. Everything was top notch including the mattresses, kitchen, outdoor space, pool table & more! We had a great time visiting some local wineries then relaxing in this fabulous neighborhood & home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
My wife and I enjoyed a nice long weekend in Santa Rosa. This house was great, in a convenient location to access local wineries, breweries, and restaurants. The hot tub and trails were a great plus! We spent a lot of time hiking the trails out the back door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Raleigh, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, pool and access to hiking
This home is well set up for relaxing inside or out by the pool or in the hot tub. Access to hiking trails out the back gate was a major plus, as well. Fabulous property. If we get a chance to return, we will.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John V., Pleasant Hill CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
My family and I wanted a place to be together for the 4th, with some relatives traveling in from Florida. The home is even better than described; Spenser & Janet were thoughtful in their preparation. Relaxing poolside with great food made wonderful memories. Unreservedly recommend this beautiful place..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house and location to visit Sonoma Vineyards
We were 5 adults travelling from Canada to visit Sonoma Vineyards. This house was the perfect location and accommodation. Full kitchen, lots of room to sit and relax, beds were so comfortable, beautiful outside pool, lemon trees were a nice treat. Overall, we loved our stay and would definitely rent again. Thank you Spenser & Janet.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Birthday homebase
The house was great! Clean and well organized. The host kept in touch with us and even checked in during the stay. The neighborhood is quiet and lovely. The drive way is pretty steep, it was easier to park on the street in front of the house to bring in the bags. Wifi was easy to connect, TV was easy to figure out. I loved the welcome gifts! They leave very easy to follow directions for everything/anything. They have a piano and pool table that are ready to go! I was also surprised by the available books and games! There is so many great wineries and restaurants nearby and hiking literally behind the house. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gracie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and Backyard
We had a great time at this house - especially loved the pool and hot tub. Communication with the owner was a breeze and the house is very well stocked with whatever you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021