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Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure

Vacation home near Sonoma Plaza in Sonoma

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Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Sonoma, CA
  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission San Francisco Solano
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Buena Vista Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Sonoma

City center stay.You'll find Sonoma Plaza and Mission San Francisco Solano within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Buena Vista Winery and Sebastiani Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sonoma Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sonoma City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sonoma State Historic Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Girl & The Fig - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Town Square - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonoma Cheese Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunflower Caffé - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cochon Tasting Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure

You will know you have arrived on your wine country vacation when you roll the garden gate open and enter your private garden paradise. The main house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an inviting open living area with gourmet kitchen. The master bedroom opens to private deck area, and private bathroom with claw foot tub, duel sinks and separate shower. Bedroom #1 has a queen sized bed, and bedroom #2 has 2 twin beds. The open living area is ideal for entertaining; equipped with plenty of cozy seating, 50" flat screen TV with full cable and fireplace for those cool nights. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked with all the amenities you will need to create incredible meals and memories.

Looking outside you notice more gardens, pool with built in hot tub, outdoor kitchen and eating area, bocce ball court and plenty of areas to relax and enjoy the warm weather.

Across from the main house is the pool house with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, full kitchen and comfortable living area. The bedroom has 1 queen sized bed and 1 twin bunk bed..

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Castle Retreat a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden Treasure
Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden Treasure Sonoma

Frequently asked questions

How close is Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.7 mi (61-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure to downtown Sonoma?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Sonoma.

Castle Retreat - a Sonoma Wine Country Hidden treasure Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael w.

Perfect spread for extended family getaway

Stayed here as a family of 4 plus 3 other family members. I wouldn’t go too much larger than that. Guest house was great for accommodating my 85yr old father who likes to move around at night. What I really enjoyed was the authenticity of the neighborhood (loved the rooster crowing next door) and the proximity of the neighboring vineyards for family picnics. So easy to drop into downtown Sonoma for lunch. Many thanks to David for instructing us on the pizza oven. Kitchen impressively well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sonoma Trip

Property was great and the house had everything that we needed. It comfortably slept 8 people and had an excellent layout for entertaining a large party. Proximity to Sonoma Square was nice also and offered the ability to walk rather thann drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sixto C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving in Sonoma

Wonderful house and property in a great location. Very close to Sonoma Square. House was very well equipped. Loved the backyard and the Bocce Ball court. Manager was extremely accommodating to our needs. There is even a beautiful winery property at the end of the street with walking trails. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sonoma Oasis

Castle retreat is a fantastic house - the backyard is the real stunner. Beautiful pool, hot tub, abundant seating areas, bocce, etc. Dave was a great property manager and even took us for a wine tour one day. Can walk or bike to downtown Sonoma with ease. Kitchen was well stocked with tools and was a pleasure to cook in. Overall great stay - would return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mani M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Napa Wine Therapy!

We truly enjoyed this property! The yard is fabulous, we enjoyed dinner outdoors, grilled, played bocce ball, and used the hot tub/pool. Apple, pear, fig, pomegranate and persimmon trees all had fruit, not to mention all the herbs! Wow!! The house has all necessary amenities, fully stocked kitchen, blow dryer in every bathroom, lots of bath and pool towels!! Definitely recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Girl's Trip!

We stayed at Castle Retreat to celebrate my mother's 65th birthday. The house did not disappoint and easily accommodated 9 of us . Downtown Sonoma was easy to access, as were nearby Downtown Napa and Yountville. Dave helped plan much of our trip and was the perfect tour guide for our day of tastings in the Dry Creek Valley and Healdsburg. He also prepared an amazing dinner on our last night at the house. I can't recommend Castle Retreat enough if you plan to visit Sonoma!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

AMAZING HOME!!

You know how sometimes, the pictures of a property look great, but you are disappointed when you show up? This is NOT the case with this house! It was even better in person and was the perfect retreat for us when we visited the area for a girl's trip. The house was super comfortable and had everything we needed, plus more. And that backyard! WOW! I wish I could have just moved in to stay! I plan on returning and staying longer so I can enjoy this home again. If your dates are available, book it before you miss it! You will not regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garett R.

Sonoma gem!

If you are looking to spend some time in Sonoma, this is a great place to do it. within walking distance to the main square, it really is convenient. The house was so charming and comfortable and the back yard was wonderful with pool, pool house, spa, grill, alfresco dining and Bocci ball! the owner and property manager are absolutely wonderful and most accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Wonderful house and wonderful experience!

The house was perfect for our girls weekend. My only complaint was that the weather didn’t cooperate - so we’ll just have to plan a return trip so we can take full advantage of the awesome yard! David was extremely helpful and available whenever we needed help. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren L.

Great place for a family get-away

Beautiful house and gardens a quick drive/bike from downtown Sonoma. Recommend bringing bikes as the neighborhood and the roads into town do not have sidewalks and the cars drive pretty fast. Our family really enjoyed cooking in the well-stocked kitchen and trying our hand at making pizzas in the woodfire oven. We also loved that the family dog was able to join us --truly made for a full family vacation. The only reasons we are giving four stars instead of five was that the beds were small and the mattresses uncomfortable, and we had some trouble with the water heater resulting in a number of cold showers. Overall though we really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

The best place ever in world. I would live in this house if I could.

The most amazing place in world. The grounds and house are to amazing to describe. This made my 60th Birthday the best. David is amazing he knows the best winery. Very detailed house. It was like a true Castle Retreat.! I’m 😍
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

We hated to leave!

We had a wonderful time at Castle Retreat! The home is beautiful and the outdoor spaces were fantastic! Sonoma Square was an easy walk. David was a terrific driver for our winery tours. We would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Amazing!

We had the best time at the Castle retreat. The space is perfect for relaxing with friends and exploring Sonoma. The kitchen is incredibly well-stocked and the space was very clean. My only caveat is that it was tough to get a hold of the owner to get instructions for how to access the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Wonderful venue for a family

Several of our family members stayed here during our daughter's wedding weekend in Sonoma and had a great time. The house, yard, and pool were very inviting and perfect for relaxing! We would love to return. Maureen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Magnificent home in Sonoma

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Castle Retreat. The location is private and tranquil, but close enough to the town square that we could easily walk to get coffee and pastries in the morning. The home is stunning; beautifully decorated, well appointed, and incredibly comfortable. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Y.

Such a beautiful and comfortable property! Perfect location to everything in Sonoma.

Our group had such an amazing time at this beautiful home. David was so great and we didn’t want to leave! It was so central to all the wineries we wanted to go to and super close to everything downtown. The pool was also a life saver on the super hot days. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clyde W.

Extremely well appointed and comfortable

This is a great place to stay from a comfortability and availability to wine country. It has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann H.

Beautiful home, guest house and outside landscaped areas.

This home is well stocked with essentials. The beds and bedding were fabulous! We enjoyed meeting David - he was so helpful and he gave us great suggestions on wineries to visit. He even brought a bridge table and chairs for our group of bridge ladies. Location in Sonoma is in a lovely quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful home in a convenient location that fit our family perfectly!

We enjoyed this property so much. It’s well-stocked with thoughtful touches and the amenities are such fun. We loved the bocce court, the pool and hot tub. His was the perfect set up for our mini-family reunion.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Great property, excellent outdoor space

Lovely home, as advertised, dry comfortable, good kitchen to cook in, great outdoor dining and playing space. It was too cold for pool but we enjoyed the bocce court and porches. Nice new gas grill out back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Beautiful and Convenient!

We had the most pleasant stay here for a quiet and relaxing weekend getaway. David was so easy to work with, the house is beautiful, and very close to Sonoma square and wineries. I'd definitely stay here again and highly recommend this VRBO to anyone looking to enjoy Sonoma.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Great Property

David was very easy to work with - great property for groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Wonderful home with all the amenities for a great time with our friends. Definitely will return.

Loved this home and the property. We played bocce, cooked pizzas in the outdoor oven and soaked in the hot tub after a long day of exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

It felt like our second home!

The Sonoma Castle Retreat experience was stellar. We had six people in our group and the general consensus was that we want to come back again in the near future. The grounds were clean and well kept. The outside porch was great for reading and conversing. We sat out there with our tea, pastries and coffee in the morning. The neighborhood is about a mile from Bartholomew park and Buena winery. Some of us waslked there on a Friday morning and enjoyed a very majestic panoramic view of the winery and valley. Also, some of the people in the group had never met. The house allowed us to engage in a very familial atmosphere . It was a great experience for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017