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As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley

Vacation home in Glen Ellen with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Escape to Cavedale Ridge, a peaceful hillside retreat overlooking Sonoma Valley. Enjoy super-comfortable accommodations in four spacious Master Suites with en-suite bathrooms. Unwind on the vast deck off the chef's kitchen and swim in the heated pool during summer or relax by the outdoor spa all year round.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley

Enjoy breathtaking wine country views and sunsets from this peaceful hillside retreat. A stand-out feature is the four spacious primary suites, well-separated from each other to offer privacy and comfort for all our guests. This makes the house ideal for four couples or extended family gatherings.

A vast deck off the chef's kitchen offers swimming, lounging, grilling, dining, sunset views and star-gazing around the fire pit.

And there’s a choice of three locations for elegant dining and four locations for cocktail hour: the indoor dining/ living area, the pool/spa deck, the covered porch (all of these with sunset views), or under the olive trees.

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.

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 (year-round) and deck are the focus of activity. During Fall and Spring, 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. 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. There are three internet-enabled TVs and Starlink wifi with speeds of over 60Mbps.

LAYOUT
In the main house, as you enter, there is a Chef’s kitchen, open-plan dining and living room (leading onto the pool/spa deck), and one Primary Suite. This can be made up as King or as Twins. Upstairs is another Primary Suite (King).
Stairs lead down to a large covered porch off which are third Primary Suite (King), the Office, and a separate Guest House. This has its own private living area (with fire place), wet bar and the fourth Primary Suite (King).

WINE-TASTING, YOGA AND MASSAGE
We can recommend local private chefs, wine drivers and visiting yoga, reiki and massage services.

A/C AND HEATING
The Main House enjoys under-floor heating throughout, with in-room air-conditioning in the bedrooms only. In the Guest House there is central air-conditioning and heating. The Sunset Suite and office have underfloor heating and air-conditioning.

NEED TO KNOW
There are security cameras covering the parking area.
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!

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).

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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 mall

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

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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 available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off a/c in the Garden Suite and the Sky Suite.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours are 9pm to 7am. No amplified sound is permitted at any time.
No fireworks allowed at any time.
Maximum of 4 day guests at any time

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: House may be unsuitable for very young 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 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
Property Registration Number LIC24-1025

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Glen Ellen, CA

What's nearby

  • Transcendence Theatre Company - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • B.R. Cohn Winery - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Valley of the Moon Winery & Vineyards - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sonoma Valley Regional Park - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sonoma Golf Club - 13 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 39 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Molino Central - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cielito - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Brinquito - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spread Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Hacienda - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of B.R. Cohn Winery, Valley of the Moon Winery & Vineyards, and Sonoma Valley Regional Park. Jack London Village and Sonoma Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

As featured on CBS's Staycation! Luxury Retreat Overlooking Sonoma Valley Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location perched on the mountaintop. Home is modern and clean and has everything we needed to cook and enjoy our stay. Could not have been better!
Sunset from the deck
Walking the neighborhoid
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Amazing Sonoma Mountain Retreat

The house was phenomenal and we truly enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms all have large beds and bathrooms and are separate which provided nice privacy. The hot tub, common areas, and view were all amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place!

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krissy P.

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

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

Michele L.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eleni Nitsa Z.

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

Wonderful home and hosts

Beautiful property and the host and caretaker couldn't be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

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

David H.

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

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

Michael M.

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

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

Gregg H.

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

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

Brian P.

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

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

8/10 Good

Glen L.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Lovely Property

Beautiful property, we enjoyed our stay! Everything was as described and all was in good working order. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Kellene V.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paulette J.

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

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

Courtney C.

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

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

Barry T.

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

Eric L.

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

GREAT house and well worth the drive up.

Terrific experience all around. Everyone was sad to leave. The road to get to the house is as advertised but not bad and well worth the house and the views!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

Top of the World

House was incredible, well-appointed and gave you the feeling of being away from it all (and the 10 minute ride from the main highway on a one lane road makes it even more adventurous). All rooms were special and pool/spa/firepit/deck were great for al fresco dining. A couple mornings, there was fog in the valley and we were truly above it all!!!

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F., Sheffield

Amazing house in stunning setting

I felt as if I was walking onto a film set when I arrived at the house and walked onto the deck - it was 'OMG.. this is amazing!' Both house and deck are fantastically spacious and it's all really tastefully furnished. The deck and pool are just the perfect place to chill out - and we had just the odd excursion down to the Sonoma valley for a game of tennis, meal out or visit to a winery (though I actually didnt want to go out much). Highlights were drinking local wine while watching the sunsets from the deck in the evening while sitting round the firepit and quiet pre breakfast swims watching the humming birds from the pool. Really recommend this place for those wanting luxury in a get-away-from-it all location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kip E.

Spectacular Views of Sonoma Valley

Wow...We have made several trips to the Napa and Sonoma Valley area for wine-country trips and this property was the best we have experienced. The views were simply amazing. We could have spent our whole trip on the deck. With the fire pit, hot tub, and pool, there's no shortage of relaxing experiences to enjoy. The open layout of this property is conducive to enjoying a terrific day with friends / family, taking in the beauty of the surroundings. The kitchen is equiped with all the high-end appliances / furnishings that a top chef could ask for. In summary, a super property to wrap up your day, enjoying the purchases from the many surrounding vineyards...or a great retreat for spending all day taking in the spectacular scenery.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Perfect weekend getaway for our family.

I did a lot of searching and reviewed many properties before choosing this one. I am so happy this is the one I picked. Don't let the drive up the hill deter you. Once you get to the house you won't want to leave! The view is spectacular and the house was perfect for us and our 3 adult daughters. The guest suite was an added bonus for our dear friends from Oakland who joined us. That was one of the reasons I chose the house. The beds are very comfortable, the house is decorated beautifully, the bathrooms are great, and the kitchen has nice appliances plus an outdoor grill. We really enjoyed the hot tub and pool. And just a 12 minute drive down the hill puts you near wine tasting and great restaurants. Sunsets are amazing!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Girls 40th Birthday weekend event

We had the most incredible stay at Cavedale for a very special Birthday celebration .There were 9 of us girls, and we absolutely loved the home...We were in the pool and hot tub most of the day,and then beautiful dinners out on the deck, with the fire pit roaring away in the cool of the evening..I'm a chef, and did most of the cooking, including baking a big birthday cake...Everything you could possibly imagine you would need in the kitchen was there..All the equipment and appliances in the kitchen are top notch, really, a well thought out rental..The beds were extra comfy, the bathrooms luxurious.We are talking about making it a once a year event we loved it so much...Thank you Norman!!!!