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RIGHT IN the ❤️ of SONOMA PLAZA - Charming 1865 Historical Vintage Cottage

RIGHT IN the ❤️ of SONOMA PLAZA - Charming 1865 Historical Vintage Cottage

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Our 1865 Victorian-Era Cottage, seen here on July 4th, 2023.
Our front porch, looking out on to 3rd Street.  Enjoy a glass of wine or three.
Check your MAP for closeness to the Plaza -- we are a 5 minute walk.
Welcome in!  This is your view as you step in.  Always clean & ready for you!
The Dining area awaits your arrival to entertain and enjoy friends & family.

Overview of RIGHT IN the ❤️ of SONOMA PLAZA - Charming 1865 Historical Vintage Cottage

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sonoma, CA
  • Popular LocationSonoma Plaza8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSonoma City Hall8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMission San Francisco Solano9 min walk
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

Guest Room

Master Bedroom Suite

Sofa Bed in Living Room

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

RIGHT IN the ❤️ of SONOMA PLAZA - Charming 1865 Historical Vintage Cottage

We are a 5-star vacation rental and qualify as a "Premier Partner" with VRBO -- meaning that we have earned a higher level of recognition for providing exceptional service to our guests over the last 11 years. We've work hard for our wonderful 200+ reviews, so you will know exactly what to expect during your stay with us.

Don't be fooled by other properties claiming to be "downtown" or "close" to the Plaza - be sure to check the map location on VRBO & proximity to the Sonoma Plaza. (There are only just a handful of permitted properties located 1-2 blocks from the Plaza, and we are one of them.) Our historical, adorable cottage is just steps away from world-class restaurants, wine tasting rooms, historical landmarks, parks, shopping, festivals and lots of room for your kids to frolic.

We are also located within a short walk to Whole Foods, Sonoma Market or Safeway should you need to do a market run. Your pedestrian paradise in the Plaza arena includes passing old adobe storefronts, sunlit courtyards, and enchanting alleyways. Sonoma is also home to our State Historic Park, site of the northernmost Franciscan Mission in California and birthplace of the California State Bear Flag.

Our 1865 Cottage is uniquely charming, tastefully decorated, and offers you a genuine Sonoma living experience. You will be embraced by Sonoma-style comfort and convenience during your stay. All rooms are bright & colorful – each boasting its' own Sonoma vintage style (please view our pictures!). Upon checking in, we provide our guests with a bottle of select Sonoma Valley wine.

Our reviews speak for themselves about the kind of experience you can expect. We are responsive, caring, diligent, and genuinely care about our guests being 100% satisfied with their stay.

Come explore the whole of Sonoma Valley, the birthplace of California’s wine industry. We offer an ideal base from which to explore not only the Plaza area, but Sonoma Valley, and neighboring wine regions (Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Russian River, Healdsburg, Anderson Valley, & Napa Valley). We are just a 45 minute drive to San Francisco and close to the California coastline.

Please not that we DO NOT ALLOW ANY LARGE GATHERINGS, PARTIES OR EVENTS at our vacation home. Only those registered to stay with us are permitted to stay at our property, and we ALLOW A MAXIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE (not including children under 2 years of age).

Our minimum stay requirement varies, depending on the time of year you book with us. We ask that you carefully read our house rules, in addition to familiarizing yourself with our property description, including all amenities.

Homeaway requires that 25% of your rental fee be collected at the time of your booking. We have a "moderate" cancellation policy - you can cancel at least 30 days before check-in to receive 100% of your fees (please read full description of a "moderate" policy for more information.)

*Please note that rates displayed on rental websites are not confirmed until you receive our quoted price based on the dates you provide. We are also required by the City of Sonoma to charge an additional 15% for occupancy tax.

(We are a Licensed Business, permitted by the City of Sonoma, No. 13637-D2816.)

Property manager

Kathy and David
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Of course. We have a crib, and high chair.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not allow smoking in the house.
WE DO NOT ALLOW ANY LARGE GATHERINGS OR PARTIES!
Any violation of our our rental agreement/house rules could result in forfeiture of your security deposit.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 13637-D2816

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sonoma

Located in Sonoma, this vacation home is in the city center. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and Sebastiani Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Napa Valley Wine Train and Bartholomew Estate Winery. Depot Park Museum and Sonoma TrainTown Railroad are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Sonoma State Historic Park - 1 min walk
  • Krug Event Center - 5 min walk
  • Sonoma Plaza - 8 min walk
  • Sonoma City Hall - 8 min walk
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 35 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Girl & The Fig - 6 min walk
  • Steiners Tavern - 6 min walk
  • Sunflower Caffe Sonoma Valley - 7 min walk
  • Homegrown Baking Co. - 3 min walk
  • Mary's Pizza Shack - 7 min walk

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Eco-friendliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Gretchen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and cottage!
Great central location for us to watch our daughter play lacrosse at Cal Berkeley and UC Davis, visit friends in Glen Ellen, and enjoy Sonoma and wine country. Very clean and comfortable cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect spot for a little girls getaway!! Great location !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

april m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place in the heart of Sonoma
We loved our stay here! Such a cute place- we loved the decor and all the little touches. All the bedrooms are upstairs so I recommend packing lightly! We were able to walk into town to shop and eat which was great! Couldn’t recommend this place more
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cute
All good. We’d suggest placing anti skid tape on lip of each stairwell step. They are slippery in socks, and it’s also hard to see each step edge. Front steps also icy/slippery in am. I don’t know if anti skid tape would help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway!
The property was amazing, just as described and the hosts were accommodating and incredibly helpful. Thank you for making our family getaway perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy and David

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Kathy is a Bay Area native & David left Illinois back in 1982, when it was -23 degrees, and never looked back. We met doing what we love -- cycling. When we were dating, we often would venture to Sonoma County for riding our bikes, hiking, wine tasting and indulging in amazing meals. We eventually settled here in 2012, and came across this gem of a property we now call the Sonoma Vintage Cottage. Our goal is to share it with our amazing guests from all over the world. We truly love hosting visitors, and helping them enjoy all that this area offers!

Why they chose this property

*We are a HOMEAWAY/VRBO 'EXCEPTIONAL' rated property* What is not to love about Sonoma, voted recently as America's #1 Small Town Destination (U.S. News & World Report, 6/17). Our particular property is uniquely charming, comfortable, well decorated, with vintage touches throughout. Take a look at some of our guest reviews (we are an "exceptional" property because of our 5-star continuous reviews by over 88 guest groups).

What makes this property unique

Remodeled, Historical 1860's house with the feel of Old-Sonoma, but updated and just adorable. We are a 5 minute walk from the Plaza--no need to drive anywhere! The Plaza has so much to offer--wineries, eateries, farmer's market, festivals, concerts... you name it!

Languages:

English

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