The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6105.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Kenwood, CA

VJB Vineyard & Cellars11 min walk
Chateau St. Jean Winery1 min drive
Ledson Winery and Vineyards2 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Kenwood House is a spacious yet cozy turn of the century, wine country cottage located on the Kenwood Plaza in Kenwood, California. We are located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, the famous Valley of the Moon. The Kenwood House, a luxury vacation rental, has been offering wine country lodging since 1998. Next door is the charming and historic Kenwood Community Church. The views from the front porch look onto the Kenwood plaza, a quiet, beautiful park. A seasonal creek flows next to the house through the gardens and into the plaza. Power outage protection, solar panels with Tesla battery backup.

Accommodations at the Kenwood House include two deluxe bedrooms with feather beds, down comforters and luxurious linens. The Living room has a brand new comfortable queen sleeper sofa .There are 1-1/2 baths and it includes a 6 person therapeutic spa (HOT TUB), spacious redwood decks, gas fire pit, gas BBQ, enchanting gardens, stone fireplace, central heating, air conditioning, free wireless internet, 60" flat screen TV, beautiful fully equipped sunny kitchen, washer and dryer.

The base rate for the house is for up to 4 guests. Two additional guests can be accommodated for an additional nightly rate of $30.00 per guest per night.

The house is approximately 1/4 mile from Hwy. 12 and is the perfect location for exploring the wine country of Sonoma and Napa valleys. Within easy walking distance are the Kenwood Winery, Kunde Winery and VJB. Also walking distance are two excellent restaurants with many more in Glen Ellen, Sonoma or Napa.

Within a 5 mile radius are 3 state parks offering many possibilities for outdoor recreation including biking, picnicking, hiking and swimming. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park offers excellent hiking as well as the Robert Ferguson Observatory, for a look at the night sky. Annadel State Park offers world class mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. For a taste of history, literature, hiking or a leisurely walk, Jack London State Park is incomparable and uniquely Sonoma Valley.

Kenwood is located in the center of the wine country with hundreds of Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries within easy driving distance. Spa facilities are available nearby at the Kenwood Inn and other local day spas. For shopping, restaurants, history and more wine tasting, the town of Sonoma is only a short drive away.

Sonoma County TOT #373

Property manager

Don and Amy MacNair

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Enjoy a glass of wine at the wine barrel bar under shaded arbor.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children 6 mth and older subject to Add guest fee

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The Kenwood House is a No Smoking property.

Max number of guests is 6. A total of 4 visitors

IMPORTANT: The house is on a septic system. Please

We are in a rural neighborhood, quiet time is betw

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 373

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

About the area

Kenwood

Located in Kenwood, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Kenwood, CA

What's nearby

VJB Vineyard & Cellars - 11 min walk
Chateau St. Jean Winery - 1 min drive
Ledson Winery and Vineyards - 2 min drive
Oakmont Golf Club - 8 min drive
Sonoma Plaza - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Wine Country Cafe & Deli - 9 min drive
Rancho Market & Deli - 11 min drive
Les Pascals - 7 min drive
Matanzas Creek Winery - 17 min drive
Salt & Stone - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kenwood House, a Place to Stay located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of VJB Vineyard & Cellars and Chateau St. Jean Winery. Ledson Winery and Vineyards and Sugarloaf Ridge State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

9 May 2024

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

Little Slice of Heaven

The Kenwood House is so quaint, peaceful and beautiful! The location is perfect! Don and Amy are incredible hosts. We walked into the house to find gentle music playing, great bottle of wine and assortment of cheese in the fridge. Box of crackers on the counter and a personalized welcome letter. I have stayed in a lot of VRBO’s before but this way by far the best. They even had bottled water, eggs, milk in the fridge so we didn’t have to run right out to the grocery store. You can tell this is much more than a VRBO property to them. The location is perfect, you can walk to restaurants and a great winery. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina C.

18 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful Sonoma Getaway!!

We were spending a few day between business trips visiting some of our favorite wineries- this was a perfect spot!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna R.

29 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful - character + location

Thank you for opening your home! It was perfect in size, layout, and amenities. We loved the setting, the quiet, the architectural details in the living room, the garden vignettes. Definitely a place to return

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

12 Nov 2023

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

Fantastic All Around

Our stay in the Kenwood House was absolutely delightful. It’s an older home with incredible charm and character that’s been updated and the photos do not do it justice, especially the backyard, which was literally an expansive botanical oasis. It was a great homebase for our journey to all the vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties and we had a delightful dinner one night at a nearby gastropub and brewery. Also the tasting room for Ty Caton vineyards near the gastropub was an unexpected surprise. I do have to share that our flight to SFO was delayed so we would be arriving at the house much later than expected. As we got closer to the town of Kenwood we couldn’t find a grocery store using the maps feature on our phones (not sure why as we later located a Safeway about 15 minutes from the house) but did find a 7-Eleven where we purchased a bottle of wine and some snacks. We needn’t have bothered because when we got to the house there was a bottle of Kenwood Vineyards wine and a wheel of Camembert cheese and some crackers waiting for us – such a treat! We would stay here again in a heart beat!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi T.

12 Oct 2023

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

Kenwood 2023

This is a great place to stay. You will need a car. The owners are quick to answer any questions. This was our 2nd time staying here. We would definitely recommend it.😊

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Don and Amy MacNair

Amy, a retired office manager and Don, a local landscape architect are long time residents of Sonoma County. The Kenwood House was purchased in 1971 by Don’s mom where he has lived off and on for 50 years. Amy moved to Santa Rosa as a little girl with her family in 1962. We met in 1994 and were married in 1998. We raised our blended family in Santa Rosa. During this time, the Kenwood House was established as one of the original vacation rentals in the Kenwood area. We ran this business continuously for 13 years providing a unique visitor experience and a high level of hospitality. In 2010 we decided to move to the Kenwood House to enjoy this special place ourselves. Now with an expanding extended family, we have moved on. Once again the Kenwood House is available for guests to enjoy during their visit to Sonoma County.

When we began this venture, one of our goals was to offer visitors from around the world a unique place to stay while experiencing and enjoying wine country in Kenwood, the heart of Sonoma Valley. It gives up great pleasure to share our home and offer the opportunity for our guests to make their own memories of their stay here.