Do not book your rental home through this company! We booked the Wood Valley house which had so many issues, the theme of the weekend became calling the contact person at this rental company to complain rather than enjoying a relaxing trip. The house advertised certain amenities that were out of order when we arrived. For instance, the air conditioning didn't work, the internet didn't work, the TV didn't work properly, and many of the lights did not work (we couldn't use the living room due to this particular electrical issue). Also, the water was a very disconcerting brown color meaning we couldn't drink it and so the rental company had to provide us with bottled water...however, we still had to bathe in this smelly, mirky water regardless. The rental company assured us that the water was fine and that it was simply due to the recent earthquake the Napa/Sonoma region experienced, which we were completely understanding of, but then we soon realized, after talking to an array of locals in Sonoma, that, in fact, the water's brownish hue was due to the on-going drought. This also we would have understood, but the rental company only brought this issue to our attention the DAY we arrived at the house despite there being a group who rented the house right before we got there. The company explained (once again, the day we arrived) that they would refund us our money should we not want to stay because of the water issue, but unfortunately, it would have been impossible to find another rental property that would sleep all 6 of us the DAY we got in for a long holiday weekend. It was a completely absurd and impractical gesture. In addition, the pool was disgusting and clearly had not been cleaned properly due to the copious amount of bugs and debris (nor did it seem to have a functioning filtration system), so we could not make any use of this amenity once so ever. And finally, if all those issues weren't enough, upon our arrival, the house was not even properly cleaned. We noticed dead bugs in the bathroom, questionable shards of glass by the pool, and a very classy Bud Light can in the bushes. This rental property was a joke considering how much we paid for the weekend. To make matters worse, the contact person at this rental company was utterly unhelpful. She did come out to fix the internet, which was appreciated, but she refused to make any further acknowledgement as to the issues with the house. She continued to push back when we complained and asked for a discount since the house CLEARLY was not as advertised. If we had known the house was in this state we never would've booked through this company OR rented this particular house. Please do yourself a favor and don't rent from this incredibly unhelpful and inattentive company. read more

Do not use this company. They will defraud you. Please see the uploaded pictures and be the judge. I rented the Wood Valley Ranch for my sister's bachelorette weekend. The house was riddled with problems, only one of which was solved during our stay. The house had not been adequately cleaned. There were bugs smashed into the walls and mud in the bathtubs. The water was opaque and unusable, we were in fact provided drinking water after being notified hours before check-in "the water at Wood Valley Ranch is a bit off-color due to the earthquake. Due to some iron sediment. We have flushed the line, and the water should clear with a couple days of use." The water never cleared and the water was beyond off color. None of the members of the party were able to adequately bathe during this stay. I could have made other arrangements if when I called the day after the earthquake I had not been assured that the house was in perfect condition. I was either intentionally lied to or Sonoma Valley Escapes had not been to the site. As a result of the water quality the pool did not have adequate levels of water for the drain to work so the pool was filled with bugs and other debris. The pool area had also not been cleaned prior to our check in and there was glass on the deck and beer cans in the bushes. The internet in the house did not work nor did the cable, the outdoor/indoor speakers, the lights in the living room, many outlets, or the air conditioning. Upon asking for a discount we were denied and told that the house was in "lovely" condition. I also had a difficult time even getting the company to answer my phone calls for help. read more

We had an incredible experience and stay utilizing Sonoma Valley Escapes. The team was very responsive, I spoke both on the phone and via email. The phone call was thorough and answered any questions/concerns I had. The email response time was almost immediate. Once we had finalized our payment for the Castle Retreat, which I can't even begin to explain how pleased we were with this rental, we received amazing recommendations from the team at Sonoma Valley Escapes! I have already, and will continue to recommend their services in the future. As for our house - the Castle Retreat, I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone traveling to the Sonoma area. Located just a little over a mile from the square, it had a sense of seclusion, but yet being so close to everything that you needed. The modern country cottage feel was EXACTLY what we were looking for! The pool/spa and pool house were incredible additions. I will definitely stay here again in the future! read more

We had a mid week getaway to Wood Valley Ranch! My guests and I were thrilled with the proximity to both downtown Sonoma and Napa as well. The property was beautifully maintained, with great unexpected features for a vacation rental. The kitchen was well stocked for the chef in our group, with plenty of utensils, platters and dish ware. An added plus was the stereo in the living room with a terrific collection of albums from the 70s and 80s which were great to hang out and listen to. The pool had full sun, and front yard had the added comfort of the hammock under the big oak tree and the 2 rocking chairs on the front porch. The chardonnay vineyard surrounding the property were days away from being picked and we had an amazing time walking up and down the rows of grapes and observing all the beauty wine country has to offer. Thank you Sonoma Valley Escapes! read more

Took a weekend adventure up to a lovely Sonoma Valley to enjoy time away from it all. Wow were we surprised! The quant village of Glen Ellen was just the perfect location with great food options, boutique wineries and hiking trails galore. SVE provided us with five start hospitality while keeping the "home like feel" in tack. We stayed in cozy cottage surrounded by a blend of a beautifully manicured landscaped yard and nature's natural scape that took the feel of city life right out of us. Each night after we would slip into the hot tub and just get hypnotized by the stars above us. Allowing us to be relieved of the natural stress that come with the day to day activities back at home. Really the three nights could have be stretched into three weeks. The SVE team did great job and we look forward in future stays with you. Thanks again. read more

A group of us had decided to have a reunion in wine country, so we booked a stay at Carneros House during the first week of September. As our trip approached, we received word from SVE that the earthquake had created some issues with the property (water, etc.) which they were addressing but they also offered us the opportunity to cancel. AS IF! I was so impressed with the accommodations, and how graciously everything was handled. As a hot tub owner, I am extremely picky and have rented homes where I refused to use the tub. It was immaculate! The home is beautiful and we had such a wonderful time. It is well-situated in the wine country and SVE was very responsive to our needs. Don't deny yourself an opportunity to enjoy a week in Sonoma. I heartily recommend! read more

My friends from Portland recently came to town for a wine country getaway--we used Sonoma Valley Escapes to book the Farmhouse 148. The house was well furnished and stocked, please thank the owners for the bottle of wine and coffee. The home was so nice, we stayed in a few nights and cooked dinner and hung out around the fire pit. The location really let us take in the wine country from a different point of view. It was a great launch off point for wine tasting in Kenwood, Glen Ellen and Sonoma--we hit several local wineries including VJB which also serves lunch and amazing pizza from a wood fired oven. Thank you for a great stay and we will recommend Sonoma Valley Escapes to our out of town guests in the future! read more

Ummm, how do we pick with so many beautiful properties to choose from? Sonoma Valley Escape has an incredible listings of the valley's finest rentals in wonderful settings. The property that especially captured was the La ReVE Cottage, with a spacious outdoor setting. Not to mention just walking distance to restaurants, shopping and key California landmarks. Even inquiring, Heather is extremely professional, friendly & helpful. I felt at ease for holiday plans. There were even wonderful recommendations for activities, dining & touring for all ages in our family. Thank you Sonoma Valley Escapes for definitely exceeding any vacation rentals expectations and making Sonoma even more enjoyable. read more

Great time and great place. Perfect for a Wine Country getaway and near everything. House was in perfect location and had everything we needed for a perfect vacation. We love Sonoma and Sonoma Valley Escapes and its team always go out of their way to make us feel at home and make our time away a pleasure. We have used them before and will use them again. Wood Valley is one of my favorites but I have liked every house I have stayed in with Sonoma Valley Escapes. Heather is fantastic! We have told all our friends and we can't wait to come back! read more

My cousins stayed at wood valley ranch while in town for a wedding recently and we were very impressed with SVE. They gave us advance notice that the earthquake had disturbed well water and to expect murky water. They were super accommodating - bringing out bottled water for us and making sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of! It was not an ideal situation but they definitely made up for it with their excellent service and problem solving - thanks Heather and Breana! I wouldn't hesitate to refer friends and family to Sonoma Valley Escapes! read more

My wife and I live in Sonoma and use Sonoma Valley Escapes for all of our visiting guests. We've worked with this company for the past 3 years and we've had nothing but great service from them! Some of our favorite homes are Margaret's Vineyard Cottage and Sonoma Creek Cottage...great 2 bedroom properties with the wine country ambiance. Just recently we tried Le Reve and it is beautifully decorated with fun touches like bocce ball and cruiser bikes for riding into town. We highly recommend this company for your vacation in wine country! read more

My boyfriend and I had an amazing weekend away from the urbanity of the bay area during our stay at the Deer Haven Cottage. Very clean, super tranquil, and private--we both appreciate being able to travel just a short distance from Oakland to arrive in, literally, a different world. SVE staff were always responsive to our questions prior to arrival and were available for assistance during our stay--however, once there, no assistance was necessary! We would gladly return, and look forward to doing so very soon! Thank you SVE! read more

Just wanted to let everyone know how very much my family enjoyed our week stay at Sonoma Creek Cottage. The house was absolutely darling with lots of attention to detail. We mostly enjoyed to warm private pool and the shabby chic décor. We felt very well taken care of by the staff at Sonoma Valley Escapes so we knew what to expect and everything went smooth as this was our first time traveling this way. We plan on doing this same trip next year too, we enjoyed it that much ! Thank you again. read more

I recently booked a girls weekend trip at Casa Luna, the property is spacious and the home is very comfortable! We enjoyed all the amenities that this home had to offer; large grassy backyard, hot tub, bocce ball court and the location is prime. It is 10 minutes from the plaza and 10 minutes from Glen Ellen/Kenwood area where most of the wineries are located. Everything about this trip was seamless and we really enjoyed our stay! We absolutely will book with Sonoma Valley Escapes again! read more

I used Sonoma Valley escapes to plan my best friends bachelorette party weekend recently! I LOVED this experience! The customer service was wonderful and responsive and the property was absolutely stunning. It was my first time using this company and I will surely refer all of my out of town guests in the future! Heather and Brianna gave my guests tips for fun things to do while I was at work. I got to rest assured that my friends were well taken care of. Five stars all around! read more

I have stayed in Sonoma before and I am very familiar with the Sonoma area. I loved the Wood Valley Ranch!!! The quiet street, well kept grounds with chardonnay vineyard, the comfy & clean house, with pool. Definitely felt at home at this property! This property is truly a wine lover's paradise. Close proximity to wineries, tasting rooms and downtown! Will definitely be back! Thank you to Sonoma Valley Escapes for their excellent hospitality and attention to detail. read more

Stayed at Wood Valley Ranch a few months back and had a wonderful time. We are close to Sonoma and wanted to get away for a weekend and chose a "staycation" to be close to our kids. I was so great to get away to a such a wonderful place. Everyone at SVE was helpful and professional. Just an awesome experience, highly recommend them. Will be having a large family gathering soon near Thanksgiving and will definitely coordinate the lodging through SVE. Thanks! read more

Wood Valley Ranch is simply the best. We loved it the moment we turned down the long drive surrounded by vineyards. And the pool- just perfect to swim while looking at grapes. And we were able to set up our badminton set in the front yard. The kids had a blast. And thanks to Heather for giving us such great insight in to the happenings around the area. We loved all the restaurants she suggested. We already have a week booked for next summer! read more

One of the best vacations I can remember! We had an awesome long weekend at the Sonoma Creek Cottage. This cute cottage has everything you could ever want plus a Creekside setting and awesome warm private pool. We loved the location close to downtown Glen Ellen, restaurants and wineries--our favorite was the Jack London State Park and the Glen Ellen Star restaurant. Thanks for a great time! read more