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Charming Country Home Nestled In Kenwood Village the heart of the wine country.

Charming Country Home Nestled In Kenwood Village the heart of the wine country.

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Maison Jacqueline in summer..
Foot bridge into the property
Over the foot bridge on the way into Maison Jacqueline.
Spring time over the bridge on the way into Maison Jacqueline.
Spring time at Maison Jacqueline

Overview of Charming Country Home Nestled In Kenwood Village the heart of the wine country.

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Kenwood, CA
  • Popular LocationVJB Vineyard & Cellars6 min walk
  • Popular LocationChateau St. Jean Winery14 min walk
  • Popular LocationLedson Winery and Vineyards2 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Aqua room.

Den/office

French room.

Master suite

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom double sinks

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Country Home Nestled In Kenwood Village the heart of the wine country.

Maison Jacqueline is a country home located in Sonoma county's Valley of the Moon and in the heart of the wine county. It appeals to local
San Franciscans and out of town folks as well. It is only 1.5 hours from SF airport. Maison Jacqueline is a country cottage styled with good taste and comfort, combining local charm and modern living. When you cross over the foot bridge and enter through the gate you feel instantly relaxed. Especially when you see the hot tub...wink...She has 3 bedrooms, 1 den, 2 bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with indoor and out door dining areas. The living room has a flat screen TV giving friends and family a center for entertainment.There is a wrap around deck with a gas grill, a dining area and a lounge area. Maison Jacqueline was recently renovated featuring new hardwood floors, windows, new appliances and fixtures. She has a wrap around deck with 3 shade umbrellas, and a Weber gas grill. My favorite is the hot tub tucked away under the plum trees. It is a little piece of heaven...
The scenic drive from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco is just the beginning of your amazing getaway. Lakeview highway is the route that takes you through hills and valleys covered in grape vines and fields of wheat as far as the eye can see. You will see horse ranches ranging from “mini” horses to Clydesdales, more recognizably know as the Budweiser horses. It will take your breath away! Stop at the eclectic Earnie’s Tin Bar frequented by the locals for a sophisticated microbrew on your way. Quirky and fun! End your 1.5 hour journey from SF at the doorstep of Maison Jacqueline. A breath of fresh air and a pocket of heaven.

Google Sonoma County Regional Parks facilities. It's a great site for out door activities.

Kenwood is in the heart of Sonoma wine country, lying east of Sonoma Creek in the upper part of Sonoma Valley. “The Valley of the Moon”. Bennett Mountain lies west of the town, and Sugarloaf Ridge to the northeast. There are 3 state parks in the vicinity where mountain biking and hiking are to die for. There are 2 mountain bikes at the house for you to use.

As you drive through Glen Ellen on your way here, you may want to stop and pick up wine, cheese, local produce, dairy, meats, and fish at The Glen Ellen Village Market (right side of Arnold), boasting an amazing deli with beautiful food to go. Across the street you will notice Les Pascals a newish Patisserie that is amazing !!! and you may experience local flavor at the Wolf House bar and grill, a former haunt of Jack London. Don’t leave there without trying the onion rings! Sit outside by the river. A heavenly spot.

Once you have settled in, you may want to walk over to Muscardini's wine tasting room, just a couple of blocks up Cypress Ave on the corner of Hwy 12. It’s a local favorite. Sit out side and enjoy the view. Or, cool off in their wine tasting room. If your lucky James will be there, he plays super cool music and will give you a wine tasting you will totally enjoy. VJB is 2 blocks up 12 just before Cafe Citti. It has a gorgeous wine tasitng room and a fabulous deli dept. VJB is a family owned vineyard, who are originally from Itlay. Visit their high quality deli and their own locally produced wines. Kunde and Kenwood wineries are up Cypress on an route 12, both have good wine and lovely tasting rooms with out door seating.

Kenwood village is only 4 blocks away. Try Palooza, a fun casual beer and wine bar with great food and locally brewed beer and ales. Most nights they have Ping Pong tournaments ! Café Citti, just before Kenwood village on 12 has "light" Northern Italian cuisine with a casual atmosphere, home made pastas and sauces, just like Nonna would make. Salt and Stone is wonderful and has good bar area that serves food if you feel spontaneous and don't have reservations. Or just relax, have a glass of wine. Take a hot tub, and/or lay in the hammock to read or check your email.

Activities close by:
Sonoma Valley is full of fun things to do. Whether you're into bird watching or skydiving, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, or biking, ballooning, golfing, or gliding, there's something fun for everyone in our area. If you’d like to see the Pacific ocean, it’s about an hour drive out to the coast. Good oyster tasting, kayaking, and walks on the beach.

To get even more relaxed we can arrange for a private chef and/or massage therapists on site. And there is one of the World's top spas rated by Conde Nast magazine just a couple of minutes up on 12, with a lovely pool.

Sonoma Valley has been rated as one of the top destinations in the world for food and wine. Come on up...

Sonoma Square:
Is a 15-minute drive from Kenwood. There are unique shops, a multitude of restaurants, and a wonderful cheese store right there on the square. A farmers market is held on weekends.

My favorite restaurant on the square is “The Girl and the Fig” It is wonderful! A must “go to” restaurant. I advise making reservations ahead of time. She also has a sister restaurant in the town of Glen Ellen only 7 minutes down Rt. 12 that is equally delicious.

Suggestions of local wineries:
Kunde, Chateau Sr jean, Matanzas, BR Cohn, Chalk Hill, Schug, Anaba, Sabastiani, Tin Barn, Gloria Ferrer, Armida.

I love Kunde right across the street on 12. The wine is delicious and the outdoor tasting area is in a gorgeous setting. The people who work there are terrific, and I recommend taking the cave tour, it’s free and very informative.

Things to do:
Sonoma Valley is alive with activities and places to go. Morton’s Hot Springs on Warm Springs Road is traditional for families who grew up in the bay area. Take a swim, have a picnic by the creek. Relax no worries…

Google Sonoma Regional parks for more detailed info.

Dining: In Kenwood and Glen Ellen:
Café Citti: Northern Italian cuisine; delicious and reasonably priced. Out door seating is available or get it to go and take it back to the house.
Palooza” has local and a trendy atmosphere. Good food, wine and beer.
The Fig: great food similar to its sister restaurant, The Girl and the Fig on Sonoma Square.
The Glen Ellen Star: The chef from French Laundry is the chef and owner. It is casual yet elegant.
The Glen Ellen Inn: is charming with good food and a sweet outdoor dining area.
Wolf Bar and Grill: Very local, old style bar and grill.

Property Type:
House
1700. ft.

Meals:
Guests provide their own meals
Catered meal available upon request.
Onsite Services:
Chauffeur upon request
Massage upon request
Private Chef upon request
Suitability:
Minimum Age Limit For Renters: 25 years

Non Smoking Only
Not Suitable For Children
Pets considered
Bedrooms:
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
1 office with wifi and high speed cable
Master Bedroom : Private entrance, Queen bed, private bathroom, ceiling fan.
Bedroom 2: Double bed, ceiling fan, cool tropical atmosphere.
Bedroom 3 : The French room, trundle bed sleeps 2. Sweet atomospere.
Bathrooms: total 2 Bathrooms
Other Amenities:
Quality linens, new towels, good pillows, extra blankets, hair dryers, S&C,
Dining Area:
Seating for 6 can fit 8
2 sets of dish ware, brick a brack silver flat ware, place mats, servittes, stem less wine
glasses, plastic glasses for hot tub area.
Living Room :
Comfortable couch, 2 lounge chairs, flat screen TV with cable.
Brick Fireplace
, ( sorry not in use )
Kitchen:
New stainless gas stove, 5 burners, confection oven (or regular oven)
New Stainless Refrigerator: With filtered / chilled water and ice dispenser.

New stainless quiet dishwasher
Microwave
Blender
Toaster
Ice cream maker
citris juicer
pop corn popper

Entertainment:
Books
DVD Player
Games: Monopoly, scrabble, art supplies; water colors.
Music Library: Mini based sound system, good for Pandora.


Ceiling fans in most rooms.
Air Conditioning
Heating: Central Heating
Broadband Access: Comcast, high speed internet / Exfinity
Computer: no... bring your own...
Printer: yes

Iron, steamer & Board
Linens Provided: High thread count fine linens

Towels Provided: Lush towels

Washing Machine & Dryer
Hair Dryer
House Cleaning
Housekeeper additional fee.
Outdoor Grill
2 Bicycles for your use
Lighted Badminton!
Hot Tub: 4 person jetted hot tub.
Street parking for 4
Theme:
Adventure
Get away
Historic
Romantic
Family reunions
Attractions:
Festivals
Health/Beauty Spas
Restaurants
Ruins
Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses
ATM/Bank
Post office
Grocerie store
Leisure Activities:
Resting, sitting reading ya !
Antiquing
Yoga
Getting a message and or Mud bath
Wine tasting
Scenic Drives
Gliding
kyaking
Bird watching
Mountain biking
Hiking
Beaching
Dog parks
Fly Fishing
Swimming
Shopping
Fishing
Golf
Hot Air Ballooning
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Swimming

Property manager

Jackie Slade
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 3:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
My home is not suitable for children under 8. It has a hot tub and a creek on the property which I feel is not good for little ones...
Enjoy your stay !

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kenwood

This vacation home is located in Kenwood. Opus One Winery and Castello di Amorosa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sonoma Plaza. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • VJB Vineyard & Cellars - 6 min walk
  • Chateau St. Jean Winery - 14 min walk
  • Ledson Winery and Vineyards - 2 min drive
  • Oakmont Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Sonoma Plaza - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 26 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wine Country Cafe & Deli - 8 min drive
  • Rancho Market & Deli - 11 min drive
  • Salt & Stone - 14 min walk
  • Colleen's Coffee Shop - 10 min drive
  • Glen Ellen Star - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything one could want in a vacation home!
The minute we walked in to Maison Jacqueline it felt like we could just move right in. Very clean and neat. Eclectic furnishings full of charm and character made it feel like a real home. Plenty of sitting areas, both indoors and out, so everyone had their own space. We only used 3 of the 4 beds, but all were incredibly comfortable with high quality bedding and pillows. Kitchen was fully stocked with every appliance and kitchen tool you could want. Walking distance to a few restaurants and several tasting rooms (Muscardini was the winner for us!) and a short drive to Glen Ellen and Sonoma for plenty of choice restaurants. Jackie provided a great list of places to try, we did our best to hit them all, but sadly ran out of time. If you’re looking for cleanliness, comfort, charm and a great location, Maison Jacqueline has it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandee S., Regina SK Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house in a great location
Maison Jacqueline is a very comfortable and cozy house, filled with art and tastefully decorated. It has all the comforts of home with a very well stocked kitchen, comfortable seating and a nice dining area. The outdoor area is also very well furnished and is a great place to hang out and relax. We were there during the wildfires at Kincade, and our host was very attentive to our needs during the planned power outage, supplying us with everything we would need to stay comfortable . Our safety was her top concern, and in fact we ended up cutting our stay short due to the fire danger. Even so, we had a fabulous time in this house and hope to return someday. Thanks so much, Jackie.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Well Kept, Great Location. We were able to walk to our favorite wineries. Restaurants we ate at had great food and service. The house was well stocked and had all the amenities to feel like home. It was gloomy and rainy when we came and house felt warm and cozy. Host communicated well and gave great suggestions of what to doin area. I would recommend replacing gate to enter. And throw out rotting pumpkin at front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
60th bday gettaway
Property was easy access. Very warm and welcoming. Owner left us with great recommendations for wineries and restaurants. All were excellent. Great kitchen-well stocked, comfy beds, nice outdoor seating. Never used the spa. Highly recommend! Easy checkout. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

gretchen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a great location
We were thrilled with this house and had a fantastic weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Slade

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I am Jackie Slade, the proud owner of this sweet house. Previously I was a Chef, a Restaurant owner, and currently a Food Stylist. I love music, animals, birds, food and of course wine. I am listening to Eva Cassidy as we speak. Originally from Connecticut, I went to college in Boston, chefed and summered on Cape Cod, lived and worked in NY and Key West until I moved to SF. The bay area is an amazing place with many micro climates and cultural atmospheres. I used to own a pizza restaurant called Pie in the Sky in Key West. So fun. After that I developed my skills cooking real food, (not that pizza isn't real food), at Las Palmas in Key West and Care Edwige in Provincetown. The fisherman would bring red snapper and yellow tail, bass and other local seafood to my back door and It would be on the tables that night. When I moved to SF it rained every day. UGHH. I fell into property management, then fell in love with SF. I was a saute chef at Zuni Cafe, a cousin restaurant to Chez Panisse.
Currently I am a Food Stylist, based in San Rafael, SF, and the Bay area. My food styling studio is called "The Food Loft" . It is where we stage, and photograph food for media, film, video, and print. Maison jacqueline will be an extension of Slade Designs and the Food Loft. It is very exciting! I am very lucky. We also have cooking classes at the loft for food styling and lighting. I plan on giving life style classes at my maison.
My passion is FOOD. I love the way it looks, how it tastes, it's textures, cooking it, eating it, styling and photographing it, the combinations are endless. Enough about me. What about you?

Why they chose this property

When you come here you will know why... it is heaven here. When I walked across the bridge and over the creek I knew it was the right place. They say you can just tell. I remember asking Doug Hecker (my realtor) "so where is Kenwood" ?
It is in the perfect location, right in the middle of wine country. It is so beautiful there. You can walk to several wineries and restaurants. There are several state parks for hiking and biking. The weather is always nice all year round. It's hot in the summer and always cools off at night. It is a great place for families and friends to get together. And it is not too far from San Francisco.
I bought this property because it had good bones and for its perfect location.
160 Cypress Ave was a major "fixer upper" The inspector went over the house with a fine tooth comb. He liked it , said it had good bones. But he did leave me with a 65 page very detailed "to do" list. He also recommended Bill Greffly. Bill loves a good list, especially a 65 page one. I call Bill the house whisperer... He is calming and meticulous, and very good with the clients. That would be me..And he knows the right electricians, plumbers, floor guys, etc. You know, the local talent. Anyone one would be lucky to have Bill Greffly take care of their house. Don't worry Bill there is always more to do. He helped me make 160 Cypress St beautiful inside and out.

What makes this property unique

Maison Jacqueline has this calming affect as soon as you walk over the bridge on to the property. I love the wrap around porch, getting in the hot tub early in the morning and listening to the song birds. It has really good light. If you like to cook there's an out door grill, and a well equipped kitchen. It's special, every one thinks so. The weather is perfect all year. Hardly any humidity, and no bugs, mostly sunny, and cool at night.
It's is decorated tastefully and it is very comfortable. It mixes country flavor with contemporary style.
It is only a 1.5 hour drive from SF.
Location, location location.
Kenwood is perfectly located in the heart of wine country. There are also great spas close by, and Calistoga in only a half hour away. They too good spas.
And;
Of course, Wine......yes, wine. And there are lots of good restaurants close by.
There is no stress here.
I hope you come here. It will make you all very happy. Promise.


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