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Private hilltop property overlooking organic vineyards

Private hilltop property overlooking organic vineyards

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VILLA FRONT
The Villa
Front view of the private Villa
SPRING FED MINERAL POOL
DINING ON THE DECK

Overview of Private hilltop property overlooking organic vineyards

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Santa Rosa, CA
  • Popular LocationSonoma County Fairgrounds17 min drive
  • Popular LocationOakmont Golf Club17 min drive
  • Popular LocationSafari West29 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private hilltop property overlooking organic vineyards

On a sunlit ridge high above the Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley.Alpicella Vineyard and Villa combines a romantic retreat that is country yet sophisticated. The private cottage is part of a 6,000 acre pristine wilderness. The cottage has views that overlook our award winning, organic estate vineyard. The soul of this property is revealed through its full time residents. Friendly miniature donkeys, emu, and llamas. This estate vineyard and villa is located in the hills between Napa and Sonoma valley.We are within minutes of Sonoma,Glen Ellen and Healdsburg ,which contain many world class wineries and fine restaurants. You will discover a welcome respite in this natural and unhurried environment.

The 'magic' of this property is in its artesian spring fed waters that flow into the pools and ponds surrounding the home. Your hosts Daniel and Betsy will be more than happy to provide you with their extensive local knowledge of the wine country .



Keywords: vacation inn,rental,cottage,vineyard,home

Property manager

Daniel

Amenities

Pool
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Serenissima Terrace--Hilltop Luxury Home with Serene Gardens and Panoramic Views
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (1 review)
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Santa Rosa

Located in Santa Rosa, this villa is near theme parks. Castello di Amorosa and Calistoga Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Safari West. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Redwood Empire Ice Arena or Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and rock climbing.
Map
Santa Rosa, CA

What's nearby

  • Spring Lake Park - 13 min drive
  • Sonoma County Fairgrounds - 17 min drive
  • Oakmont Golf Club - 17 min drive
  • Petrified Forest - 25 min drive
  • Safari West - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 30 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rincon Valley Tap Room and Bottle Shop - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • Starbucks - 14 min drive
  • Trail House - 14 min drive
  • Wine Country Cafe & Deli - 11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic!
We were lucky enough to spend an amazing and eventful weekend here (we got engaged!) before it was gone. The property was beyond beautiful; the sunsets were unmatched; the owners are delightful; the donkeys were hungry and not afraid to beg :). Sadly, the day after we left, the property was consumed by the Glass fire :(. We had every intention of returning multiple times over, and we are gutted that it's gone. Hopefully, Dan and Betsy will be able to rebuild. They are truly fantastic hosts and have so much to share. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael O., Reno, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect American agriturismo
A beautiful property with wonderful hosts (they live on site in a separate house but all you see in the pictures is yours for your stay). If your Italy vacation was canceled due to covid, this is the next best thing. Great views, a relaxing pool, on site vineyard, and animals to befriend. If you stock up on groceries beforehand you won't need to leave but if you want to there are plenty of good restaurants, sights and wineries to visit (albiet requiring a windy road drive but Uber eats does deliver). At the time of our stay the wifi connection was quite weak so if you plan to stream video or get work done check with the hosts to see if it has been upgraded (they had just improved the internet speeds and were considering upgrading the wifi next). Cell service is iffy too so plan ahead (had some service with AT&T but only on certain parts of the property). Overall great place and we would definitely stay again. Thanks for a great time, Dan and Betsy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

alex l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote mountain paradise
As our first trip after lockdown, we wanted to make sure we took all precautions possible. That included staying in a quiet, remote area and foregoing a stay in a hotel. We left our comfort zone and decided to rent the house at Villa Apicella. When we arrived, we were greeted by the owner, Dan, who lives on the 70 acre property himself. The house rental was spotless, and essentials all provided for us (including freshly picked vegetables from the garden!) The expansive property, built in an area rich with history and spirtuality, included our own private pool, hiking trails, friendly donkeys (perhaps our highlight!), and spectacular mountain views. Some days we found ourselves not leaving the property, still with endless things to do. Dan and his wife Betsy were the most gracious hosts- kind and thoughtful. We already miss conversations with them about their interesting lives. After a week's stay, we felt refreshed and calm, with our views on travel lodging changed forever. We can't wait to go back and visit Dan, Betsy, and the donkeys!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenna R., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of a Kind Experience!
We loved our stay at Villa Alpicella - a truly magical weekend and much needed in COVID times. Daniel and Betsy are incredible hosts and we can't wait to come back and spend more time at this gorgeous property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Daniel

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Daniel and Betsy have been blessed to live on this unique property for over twenty eight years. It is our passion to maintain this property in its natural beauty. We use organic farming practices in the vineyard .We enjoy sharing this unique property with others.

Why they chose this property

This property is within minutes of a beautiful state park, wineries, restaurants, but yet has a feeling of being 'years' away from civilization.The uniqueness of the property is the natural mineral springs that surround the villa.Magical sunsets of the wine country are viewed from this property.

What makes this property unique

The quietness and tranquility allow you to be in harmony with nature.There are 3000 acres of private hiking trails that our guests can use .The property is magically located above the fog,allowing for fantastic sunsets and warm evenings.You are encouraged to drink and bath in the natural mineral spring waters. We are also happy to share our local knowledge of wine and vineyards with our guests.Often with a glass of our award winning organic wine.
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