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Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Glen Ellen, CA
  • B.R. Cohn Winery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sonoma Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sonoma Plaza
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley

SPECIAL DISCOUNT!

Through end July, we have lowered our prices by $200 per night because one of our access roads is closed. This means that it takes 20 minutes longer to reach the house from Sonoma and 11 minutes longer from Kenwood. Prices shown include the discount. The drive is so worth it!

Enjoy breathtaking wine country views from this peaceful hillside retreat. A vast deck off the chef's kitchen creates a spectacular outdoor living space, offering swimming, lounging, grilling, dining and, after dark, star-gazing around the fire pit. Four spacious Primary Suites, each with an en suite bathroom, provide super-comfortable accommodation for gatherings of family or friends. A secluded Office is included.

Cavedale Ridge overlooks Sonoma Valley with the wineries and restaurants of historic Sonoma, Glen Ellen and Kenwood only a 20 minute drive away. Napa Valley is a 45 minute drive over the mountain.

This is a rural location with a steep, narrow and windy access road. Particularly nervous drivers are discouraged. No parties are allowed on the property but guests are rewarded with serenity, luxury and a real escape!

YEAR ROUND VACATION
Cavedale Ridge is idyllic at any time of year. In the Summer, the pool (heated from Memorial Day weekend through September), spa and deck are the focus of activity. During Spring and Fall, the folding doors between the kitchen and deck create an indoor/outdoor living space that you can flex according to the weather. They also give quick access to the outdoor spa (available all year). Even in the Winter, its light-filled contemporary interiors with panoramic views through picture windows make this an uplifting and warm retreat. At night, year round, the firepit comes into its own.

FOUR PRIMARY SUITES
Cavedale Ridge has four comfortable, spacious Primary Suites, each with a modern ensuite bathroom. Two of the Primary Suites (Sky Suite and Garden Suite) are in the Main House and two (Sunset Suite and the Guest House) have separate entrances surrounding a covered porch. All the Suites have King beds but the Garden Suite can instead be made up with two Twins.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING
In the Main House, the open-plan ground floor has a large living room, Chef's kitchen and dining space that open straight onto the pool and spa deck.

The Guest House has its own private living area with a fireplace, wet-bar, and a spacious covered porch is shared with the Sunset Suite – somewhere shady for hot days, a quiet place to relax away from all the poolside activity, or another spot for watching the sunset over cocktails.

In addition to the Main House indoor dining table and the outdoor dining area by the pool, there is also a shady lunch spot under the olive trees. This provides a choice of three areas for relaxing meals.

DEDICATED HOME OFFICE
Off the covered porch there is a large home office room which can be closed off from the rest of the group. We have Starlink internet with speeds of over 60Mbps.

AIR CON & HEATING
The Main House enjoys under-floor heating throughout, with in-room air-conditioning in the bedrooms. In the Guest House there is central air-conditioning and heating. The Sunset Suite and office enjoy underfloor heating and air-conditioning.

PARKING
Parking is available for a maximum of four cars on the premises. We have security cameras covering the drive and the parking areas.

TO MAKE YOUR VACATION SPECIAL
We can recommend local private chefs, wine drivers and visiting yoga, reiki and massage services.

NEARBY AIRPORTS
The closest airport is Santa Rosa (STS), about 45 minutes' drive away with nonstop service from several airports in the LA area plus Phoenix, Dallas, San Diego, Portland, Seattle and Las Vegas. Other airports within 2 hours are San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK) and Sacramento (SMF).
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Sonoma Plaza. Features include an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 12 minutes by car from B.R. Cohn Winery and 12 minutes from Valley of the Moon Winery & Vineyards
Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Norman Brown

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: House may be unsuitable for very young children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number LIC24-1025

Property is also known as

House
Contemporary Wine Country Retreat
Secluded Luxury Wine Country Retreat
Luxury Hillside Retreat with Amazing Views Pool
Secluded Luxury 10 Acres With Pool Amazing Views
Luxury Hillside Retreat with Amazing Views & Pool Glen Ellen

Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with beautiful views!!!
Our group of 6 absolutely loved this property! From the spacious bedroom suites, to the spacious kitchen, to the pool and hot tub. Then, there was the firepit that was used every day. You will find so much to love!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not As Advertised
My family booked this property for a week starting Dec 8. Four days before our trip, the host (who is based in London) notified us that the main road to the house was closed due to a mudslide and that this would only add "13 extra minutes to Glen Ellen and 20 extra minutes to Sonoma." This information was inaccurate as it actually takes over 40 min just to get from the house to the main road alone and the road is extremely curvy and steep. The host said he had just found out about the road closure when he told us on December 3, which makes the review dated December 8 confusing. Public records show the mudslide took place on Nov 22, so why did the host not inform us of the road issue if his other guests had known about this? We planned our stay based on the host's description of the house, being 20 minutes from nearby restaurants and wineries. Due to the length of time and extreme difficulty getting to and from the home, requiring a drive up and then back down the mountain, on a single lane road, we had no choice but to find a different home for our vacation. Had the host been transparent and honest with us, we would never have made a final payment, nor would we have wasted 2 days of our vacation finding and moving to a new property that was actually 20 minutes from town. The host eventually reimbursed us for 57% of our stay but only after we contacted VRBO and initiated a dispute. This house has nice views, but the host is difficult to work with, the house is isolated
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Mountaintop Villa
We had an awesome stay at Cavedale Villa. The view was spectacular. The road to get there is not for the faint of heart, especially since the main road was closed due to a recent mudslide, but that just added to the “adventure”. The location gave us good access to both Sonoma and Napa, although it took us about 40 minutes to get to either side due to the redirection from the mudslide. The Villa had been updated and was in good shape. The four separate master suites worked well for our group of 8. If you are looking for beautiful views and isolation, I recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The photos do not come near adequately showing just how special this place is. We had a group of 4 couples and the layout was perfect. While we had wine tastings scheduled daily, the highlight was returning to the house each afternoon to watch the sunset. Perfect location and perfect house for large groups. Hope to enjoy again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krissy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
November Stay
Great place with all amenities. The house was spacious and the views are spectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulette J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sonoma and Napa wine tasting
This property is amazing! It is well appointed, very spacious and the views are incredible. Anything our group of 5 adults needed was at our fingertips. The property manger was easily available to answer our questions. We were initially nervous with the road to the house, however we very quickly adjusted and enjoyed the ride. We highly recommend this property and want to go back again. Thank you, Paulette, Rick, Sharon, Nadine and Gary
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Napa
Outstanding house with private ensuites. great balance of togetherness but with privacy of you own rooms. Drive up and down the m,ountain was intense and if afraid of heights or narrow roads yoou may want to rethink. If no fears the views and property was outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellene V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cavedale
Perfect layout for 4 couples. Each bedroom has its own en suite bath - which was lovely. Although the driveway was long and narrow - the views were spectacular and worth it. PJ was a great property manager. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Glen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views
Beautiful house. Treacherous drive up. The views are spectacular. Very well-appointed home. Every amenity you could want. Perfect for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Friend Vaca
I can't say enough about this beautiful home. We had 4 couples and plenty of space for all of us. The kitchen and bedrooms had everything that we could have possibly needed even with the chef that came in to cook us a meal. The views were spectacular and we really enjoyed sitting by the fire or hot tub enjoying them. I hope to be back again to enjoy more wineries.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H., Fremont, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd time back, Magical as always!
Our 3rd time at the property and still left in awe of this amazing home and team that supports its renters. We won the rain/storm lottery this year but it was actualy awesome to be on site safe and sound watching the clouds and weather roll up the valley sitting in front of the fireplace indoors and outside at the most amazing fire pit in the world during breaks in the weather. The hot tub was perfect! The new additions opening up downstairs for a 2nd master suite were really appreciated! Internet was fast as in previous stays for streaming and meetings. PJ who is the nearby white glove service contact is a great and fast communicator and even made extra trips to receive some late mail order food that was delivered to the property to make sure it wasn’t returned. Thanks PJ again! We had a chef come in this time and they and we are still very appreciative of all the gourmet kitchen has to offer— nice glassware, decanter, restaurant quality kitchen equipment— and stovetops, fridge space and a wine/champagne chiller to let anyone shine. The fire pit is the crown jewel of the property— you have to spend a few hours out there unplugging from everything and you’ll know what I’m talking about! The whole home and property held up during the rain, we all felt comfy and secure during the 5” of rain we got. The road is great after its repaving a couple years ago. All in all 5 stars for the property and crew and service-- We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Enjoyable secluded in the hills
Amazing trip away from the city! The drive up the hill is best during the day.. it bit scratchy at times, but that was because we have 6 people in a large SUV.. cars are no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Hideaway
The view is amazing, the property is well-kept, and the and the host/manager interactions were very professional. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning!
Top notch accommodations with stunning views! Highly recommend dinner at home by Isa and Sonoma Yoga for private class on pool deck- a perfect way to start the day!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing
This home is gorgeous and the house manager PJ is FANTASTIC to work with. They even had a bottle of wine for us! I can’t recommend this home enough!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H., Fremont, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay at Cavedale Ridge!
From the great communication before and onsite with PJ, to the flexibility for us adding more days, and of course the property itself it was a magical trip for us. We are very appreciative of the newly surfaced road and the remodeling and upgrades since our last stay. Its the best firepit in the world, and the hot tub was wonderful in the cold weather. We were able to host a private chef in the completely outfitted gourmet kitchen again, and if you stay we highly recommend hiring Isa Jacoby- we got another world class Charcuterie and veggie cheese Board and she even made treats for the kiddos. Everything was in great working order and the internet was solid like it was last visit. We're excited about the next remodeling plans PJ shared with us as well and can’t wait for our next visit. We miss those sunrises and sunsets and that view already.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleni Nitsa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home and hosts
Beautiful property and the host and caretaker couldn't be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend!
Had a great time and everything about the property was amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like family
A group of seven colleagues met up here and cook, ate, drank and relaxed for a long weekend. It is absolutely serene. So many different sitting areas and views to enjoy. The road is absolutely not an issue. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

dennis c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property well eauipped
Fantastic trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Property
This is our fourth time staying in Norman's lovely home. The view, the service, the pool, the kitchen - all perfect for our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home
This home had views that did not disappoint! Just sitting outside by the amazing fire pit or swimming was the highlight of our trip. The home is very comfortable and easily accommodated 2 families. We would adventure during the day and stay in for dinner at night and it was one of our best trips to CA. Would highly recommend this property and would stay there again without hesitation. The property manager PJ was so helpful as well!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jf s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hillside Beauty & Comfort
The spacious, open architecture is superbly laid out to enjoy hillside valley views & sunsets from various spaces of the house. The indoor-outdoor design lets guests enjoy the valley breezes in every space and makes enjoying indoor-outdoor living easy and pleasant. Our group was composed of cooks, chefs & sommeliers who found the kitchen, outdoor grill, and cooking tools to be just right to make some magic at every meal. Everyone enjoyed a mix of morning yoga, daytime swims, nighttime jacuzzi, and long hillside walks. Property Mgr PJ is delightful and responsive; she tuned the details that made our stay extra special. This hillside beauty goes in our re-visit book.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022