My family spent Christmas 2018 at 1420 Grove and had a fantastic stay! This is wine country living. First off, the setting is perfect with a spacious property set among the vineyards and looking out at the hills. When you enter the gated drive, you feel like you are entering a modern Sonoma farm house setting. You are away from the bustle of downtown Sonoma, but just 3 miles to town where there is plenty to do / eat / shop (not to mention the wineries in the area, of course!).
The house is larger that the pictures even suggest. We had five adults and two children and felt more than comfortable. It is perfect for groups as each bedroom has it’s own full bath, giving every room it's own ‘hotel-like’ privacy. The kitchen has top notch appliances and is fully stocked (enjoyed the Jura coffee maker especially!). We cooked our Christmas dinner there and it was a fantastic. It was raining, so we didn’t get to enjoy the pool. The workout room, in the barn a short walk away, even has a Peloton, which was a special treat!
The house is also decorated exceptionally well. Arriving just before Christmas, we had no expectation that there would be any decorations for Christmas, and even hauled up a few of our decorations to make it a little festive. When we arrived, we were welcomed with a festive, bright and warm home. Our family raved about the home and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting to spend Christmas.
One more point - Tyler, the property manager, was very responsive and easy to work with. David Carr, the owner, even reached out to offer any assistance if we should need it (which we didn’t!).
This is a great rental for the true Sonoma experience!