Sonoma Amour Getaway - Quiet - Fireplace -- 2+ Bdrms

Description from the owner

Sonoma Amour Getaway is a peaceful private home just minutes from the historic Sonoma Plaza. This serene, and delightfully comfortable house can accommodate up to six guests.

House layout inside and out.

Amour is decorated in warm and bright tones with original and tasteful artwork. As you drive to the end of our street, you'll pull into our private driveway, in front of our sunny front garden. Then open the gate to our enclosed French-feeling, shady courtyard with a wooden two-person swing. Go up two steps to the front porch and enter the house into the breakfast area and kitchen. Walk down the hall past the half bath to the spli...t-level living room, or turn right to enter the master bedroom and master bath. Through the french doors at the end of the living room is a private, newly finished, and sunny back deck with dining table and views to the hills. Look down on our shady back yard with a swing hanging from a tree.

The warm, bright, fully equipped kitchen has custom-made cabinetry, a refurbished 1940's stove,.and a built-in oak breakfast nook that looks out on the garden.

The split-level living room has hardwood floors. The upper level is a traditional family room/TV area. Step down a half step to the lower living room which has a standard/double bed (not a fold out couch) with a 3-panel, wooden privacy screen, and a romantic wood-burning fireplace.

In the master bedroom is a queen-size Select Comfort Airbed, and plenty of drawer and closet space. Through the bedroom is the full master bathroom with tub/shower and custom made cabinetry.

The totally private second bedroom is directly behind the inner courtyard, with a 3 foot corridor between it and the house, We call it the Casita since it is almost like a separate cottage with a queen-size bed and a sweet roll-top oak desk.

Go do it all or kick back and do nothing!

Amour Cottage, in the heart of Sonoma Valley is within minutes of wineries, fine food, art, music, theater, spas, shops, state parks, Jack London’s home, Infineon (Sears Point) Raceway, golf courses, horseback riding, balloon flights, biking and hiking, yet guests always comment that Amour Cottage is so incredibly quiet and relaxing. Amour Cottage is located only 45 miles north of San Francisco, 45 minutes to the beach or the redwoods.

Neighborhood

The quaint, rustic neighborhood of Boyes Hot Springs is perfect for a five-minute walk down to the Barking Dog Café at the end of Vallejo Street. If you favor a longer walk to the historic town square of Sonoma, use the walking/biking trail that starts on Hwy 12 across from the Breakaway Cafe. Sonoma, only five minutes by car, boasts fabulous and varied restaurants, a wonderful old movie theater, sidewalk cafes on the square, cheese makers, and interesting unique stores. There is always something interesting going on in town, such as art fairs, live bands, fiestas, film and music festivals, and outdoor theater. Glen Ellen, two miles north, is home to the famous Jack London State Park, and also has wonderful restaurants and shops.Read more

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Neighborhood
The quaint, rustic neighborhood of Boyes Hot Springs is perfect for a five-minute walk down to the Barking Dog Café at the end of Vallejo Street. If you favor a longer walk to the historic town square of Sonoma, use the walking/biking trail that starts on Hwy 12 across from the Breakaway Cafe. Sonoma, five minutes by car, boasts fabulous and varied restaurants, an old movie theater, sidewalk cafes on the square, cheese makers, interesting unique stores and always something interesting going on, such as art fairs, live bands, fiestas, film and music festivals, and outdoor theater. Glen Ellen, two miles north, is home to the famous Jack London State Park, and also has wonderful restaurants and shops.

Location Type Away from it all, Village

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• DCHORNFAN
  Washington DC, District of Columbia

  Great place!

  Left on 04/03/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  This was an absolutely perfect place to stay. It was just a few minute drive to Sonoma Center. Great amenities with a fabulous porch and hot tub. Bathrobes, fully stocked bathrooms and more kitchen appliances than you could ever need. We even got a complimentary bottle of wine! Very easy reservation and payment system. We had a fabulous time and wished we would never leave!

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  Recommended for: Friends, Groups

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  Response from Judy Kranzler - 04/05/2013

  

  Judy Kranzler

  Owner

  Thanks for the lovely review and come back soon!
  Best,
  Judy

• BimmerDon
  

  Great Location

  Left on 12/06/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  We greatly appreciated this vacation rental. The location is very good, very close from Sonoma Center. Everything was perfect, even better than what we expected. Making the arrangements for the rental was easy and the owner very nice and accommodating. I warmly recommend booking there.

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  Recommended for: Friends, Families w children

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• Lena
  Oakland

  Nice place to stay

  Left on 02/09/2012 for a stay in January 2012
  
  

  We had a great getaway from the hussle and bussle. The house is at the end of a peaceful street, surrounded by green. It really felt like a getaway even though it is in the middle of Sonoma. The house feels like home - everything you need in the kitchen is there and the art is personal. Nice to have a whole house for the price of a hotel room. Whatever you do, make sure you take a walk to the Michoacana ice cream store at the start of the block. Killer, home made Mexican ice cream like I've never had before. We went to the spa at the Sonoma Mission Inn, which is in walking distance from the house, for the day. Ahh.

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Families

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  Response from Judy Kranzler - 02/10/2012

  

  Judy Kranzler

  Owner

  Thanks for the nice review! It is great to know that if you take a class, like yoga at the Sonoma Mission Inn Fairmont, which is just down the street, that you can use the spa for free all day! What a deal.

• The Dunson/Guyer Clan
  Las Vegas, Nevada

  Felt very much at home in laid-back, relaxed style.

  Left on 07/09/2011 for a stay in June 2011
  
  

  From the first moment when we were greeted by your lovely hostess we felt right at home! Many little touches made it clear that you wanted us to enjoy our stay. The kids loved finding games in the cabinets and we all loved your dishes. Little things left by other guests seemed to say "welcome". The trees surrounding the house made us feel secluded in a forrest and the neighborhood was indeed peaceful. The kids loved walking down to the fruit stand and the ice cream shop...many times! We used your washer and dryer and left with everything clean, which was a big help. We ate on the back patio most of the time and put the boys in the separate room off the lower patio which they loved! My favorite thing was picking a lemon off a branch in front of the kitchen window and using it in my tea...quite a treat for a girl from Chicago! Even the kids hated leaving! We'd like to come back...without them! Thanks for opening your home to us. We definately felt we were staying with friends!

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  Response from Judy Kranzler - 08/15/2011

  

  Judy Kranzler

  Owner

  Thank you for the lovely review! It is also so nice to have considerate guests! Judy

• Rob
  Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK

  Lovely quiet cottage, close to Sonoma

  Left on 06/07/2011 for a stay in March 2011
  
  

  Stayed here with my lad (18) and daughter (15). As previously mentioned, this is effectively a 3-bedroom, with an entirely separate building as Bed #3, ideal to "lose" one child in...
  Property is a 30-minute walk to the Plaza along the cycle path for most of the way and close to the Fruit Stand, Barking Dog Cafe and Sonoma Mission Inn. There are outdoor sitting areas to the front and rear of the property, made private by bamboo fencing.
  For most of the wineries in the area, you would need a car, but since we had all previously lived in the area for many years, we didn't bother with a rental and managed just fine.
  We would definitely stay here again.

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  Response from Judy Kranzler - 06/14/2011

  

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  Thank you for your kind testimonial. Best, Judy

• Bob
  Menlo Park, CA

  Cozy New Years Eve

  Left on 01/04/2011 for a stay in December 2010
  
  

  This is a wonderful place. You feel like home from the moment you get there. My girlfriend and I took her parents and sister there for new years. We really liked that one of the bedrooms is in a stand alone building.

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