Wine Country Retreat w/ Pool, 10 Mi to Dtwn Sonoma

Reviews

• 5/5

  The kitchen was great and the space inside and out was wonderful!

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• 5/5

  Great home for families! We thoroughly enjoyed our time there! The pool was the highlight for us!

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• 5/5

  Great communication and beautiful property! The house is huge and so comfortable and conveniently located to nature, restaurants, and more.

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  Manager's Response:

  Thank you for staying and letting people know about your experience! Please come again!

• Not the best, but not the worst.

  3/5

  This house has potential but unfortunately we were pretty uncomfortable and not able to truly enjoy it.Off the bat, the house is cute, but it’s definitely on the older side. It’s in a heavily wooded area, so there are A LOT of insects, crane flies and spiders everywhere. When you enter, you’re hit with the smell of an older home - a little mildewy and a little sulphur-ish. The door jamb was broken and the deadbolt takes some jiggling to lock. Another review stated it was shabby chic and while it would be charming, the overall cleanliness of the place was a turn off.Unsure how long ago the last guests were, but the linens and towels in each of the rooms had a distinct mildew smell, especially the back room with the en-suite. We stayed in the front room, which seemed a wee bit cleaner than the others. In both bathrooms, the tubs are stained. The rear bathroom toilet was also stained and smelled of mold, there were cobwebs everywhere, and the shower curtain had mold as well. We caught a huge spider in that bathroom. Water in the front bathroom shower smells metallic.In the kitchen, there are plenty of dishes and utensils. The bottom right burner doesn’t light. Fridge filter light was on. The home itself definitely needs a good deep cleaning and fumigation. Would recommend an exterior power wash as well as landscaping on the bushes against the house. We did not use the pool as it was unheated. Again, great potential if the owners invest in some work and upgrades.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Priscila, the right vacation home is everything, and we’re sorry to hear this wasn’t the experience you were hoping for. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
  - We’re truly dismayed to hear that your stay didn’t meet expectations, especially during what was a beautiful, sunny weekend.
  - We’ve shared your feedback with our property manager and asked them to double down on cleaning efforts, including deep cleaning and refreshing both indoor and outdoor spaces.
  - Our home is a cottage-style property surrounded by lush greenery, which offers a peaceful, nature-filled setting, but we recognize that this environment can bring more insects, and we’ll be reviewing pest control services and landscaping to help manage this more closely.
  - We appreciate your suggestions on maintenance and upgrades, and we’ll take them into account as we continue to improve the property for future guests.
  Thanks again for your valuable feedback as we work to create the best possible experience for all guests.

• 30th Birthday

  5/5

  The house is lovely and stocked with everything you need from kitchen items to games and pool towels. Excellent experience.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo