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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Aerial view
A heated pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 12836 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Glen Ellen, CA
  • Sonoma Valley Regional Park
    6 min drive
  • Jack London Village
    7 min drive
  • Benziger Family Winery
    9 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Glen Ellen

A family-friendly stay in Glen Ellen awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Morton's Warm Springs and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Sonoma Valley Regional Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy a TV with satellite channels, and home features 10 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a DVD player are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna. Plus you'll find concierge services, limo/town car service and a games room. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Glen Ellen holiday home include Sonoma Plaza and Graton Resort and Casino.

What's nearby

  • Benziger Family Winery - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Jack London State Historic Park - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sonoma Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 19 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 25 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 26 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Molino Central - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cielito Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Matanzas Creek Winery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Hacienda - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Market & Deli - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella

Winner of 2024 VRBO Vacation Rental Of The Year! Acres of tranquil privacy with a large vineyard of world class Cabernet Sauvignon.

Italian Riviera Villa in the heart of the California wine country. Perched atop its own small mountain, the magnificent Villa Montebella commands spectacular wine country views of two majestic valleys and you can even see the San Francisco Bay from the top of the hill. The long private drive winds upward through a canopy of live oaks until the stunning Villa bursts into view surrounded first by a necklace of ten acres of terraced world class Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards then manicured lawns, exotic plants and beautiful gardens, highlighted by the sights and sounds of dozens of soaring palms gently swaying with the breeze. The only thing missing from this Italian inspired Villa is the Mediterranean Sea!

The secluded property is surrounded by hundreds of acres of oaks and madrone trees with views of numerous vineyards in all directions. Enjoy your privacy in this oasis of tranquility where not even a single car can be heard in the distance and yet the entrance is just a mile away from world class dining and wineries. The unparalleled location is just the beginning. The estate features a massive seven thousand square foot wine cave filled with exotic art and complete with a game room with championship shuffleboard table, ping pong, air hockey and foosball.

The prestigious main house features twenty foot high massive beamed ceilings with large skylights and a very large and lavish living room with fire place. There is a formal dining room, library and media room, a large master suite with an incredible tiled shower room with four shower heads fit for a sultan and two other bedrooms with fantastic views. The enormous kitchen features dual Viking ranges, three sinks, dual dishwashers, large Sub-Zero refrigerator and industrial sized outdoor gas grill. There is abundant seating around a central island plus two window benches and enough production capability to operate a fairly large restaurant. Perfect for gourmet cooks in your group or simply pick from our list of renowned local chefs on call to come and prepare a delectable meal on site*. The main house also features a spa facility with huge outdoor ten person sunken hot tub, steam and dry sauna rooms, lounge area where you can enjoy a massage, body treatment or any selection from our full spa menu*. Then stroll over to the exquisitely tiled forty-five foot outdoor *heated saltwater pool and lounging area and enjoy a relaxing swim with wonderful music provided by the multi-zone Sonos system that operates throughout most of the property.

All bedrooms have Wi-Fi and Satellite television. There is a specially designed and acoustically superior THX twelve plus person theater room complete with hundreds of movies on DVD and thousands available on demand. There is also a lobby/office area and a well appointed spacious gym with a personal trainer* and Yoga instructors* available. Have the match of your life on our freshly renovated lighted tennis court with views of the San Francisco Bay. If that's not enough activity how about basketball, an exquisite bocce ball court, grass volley ball or badminton and croquet!

This is a Farm Stay rental program and food for basic meals for breakfast and lunch are included in the price of rent. There are also two other levels of meals that can be chosen at additional cost including the services of an on-site chef for all meals. Please discuss your meal options with us in advance of your stay. As part of our Farm Stay program our guest will tour the vineyards and wine cave and learn about how we farm our mountain vineyards and blend our wine to make an exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy the Bounty of the County with locally produced food and wine from of our participating local restaurants, farms, creameries, chefs, micro breweries, cideries and markets at additional cost.

Please see our 5StarVR site for information about our personal chefs, caterers, massages, Yoga instructors & personal trainers as well as great information about local restaurants & wineries and fun things to do in the area. All of our vacation rentals are completely stocked with essential cookware, dinnerware and consumable supplies like toilet paper; paper towels; shampoo & conditioner; bath, dish hand and laundry soaps; various trash bags. Luxurious linens are also provided. Additional fees apply to heat pools for homes that have them October through April. Hot tubs, if available are heated at no additional charge all year. All houses are non-smoking indoors.

This is a amazing property for family and friends to gather but it is NOT a party house! Amplified music is not allowed outdoors at vacation rentals in the County and there are cameras that monitor parking areas and decimal meters that alert us to excessive noise. Quiet time for this County is between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Groups that abuse these rules will be subject to immediate eviction and could be subject to large fines and potential legal action. Weddings and events are not allowed at vacation rentals.

TOT # 1127N

Property manager

Randy Knight

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 9,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

32607

Frequently asked questions

Does Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella have a pool?

Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella has a heated pool and a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

What makes Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella.

Is Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a gas grill, it's no surprise that Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella is a hit with families.

Is there a private hot tub at Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella?

No, Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella?

No, pets are not allowed.

Exquisite Wine Country Villa, Winery And Wine Cave, Villa Montebella Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!!
This property was amazing from top to bottom and had everything you could ask for. Gym, tennis court, bocci ball court, sauna, steam, movie room oh and let’s not forget your own wine cave! We had a chef come one night and we did dinner in the cave and it was amazing! I would recommend this property to anybody, it reminded me of sitting in Tuscany with the view we had!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa in wine country
The Villa is beautiful! The pictures are accurate and the view is amazing! The location is great for taking excursions to the wineries. We stayed for a week with our four grown children and their spouses to celebrate our 50th anniversary. There was plenty of room and privacy for everyone. There are so many amenities that we couldn’t even use them all. We didn’t use the theater room, tennis court and pool (it wasn’t heated this time of year). We had our anniversary dinner in the wine cave which was prepared by Chef Adair (highly recommend). We spent every morning in the huge kitchen and prepared several meals. The Glen Ellen Market is a great place to shop for everything you need. We had a Vintage Murder Mystery Dinner with each couple making a course for dinner. The only issue with the property is all of the stairs and uneven surfaces if anyone has mobility problems. My husband had some difficulty but he was a trooper and enjoyed his time here. He especially liked sitting in the swing on the terrace overlooking the property. I highly recommend the Villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and Home
Our family stayed there to celebrate my 70th birthday. There were 10 of us. When you first see Villa Montebella, you feel like you just arrived at a movie set. Everything about it is beautiful. The main house and villas were adequately stocked, clean, and comfortable. The pool and hot tub were perfect. Our adult children loved the many outside activities on the property. I felt like a spoiled queen all week. The wine cave was fun to hire a private chef (Chef Adair) and we had my birthday dinner there. Randy was a delight to work with and answered all our questions beforehand. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa
We had a wonderful stay. The property is gorgeous and the house was great for a group with places for everyone to be together or separate when needed. We only have a few recommendations. First, the driveway is quite steep and curvy. A caution on that especially if you drive a larger vehicle as we did. We never could get the hot tub to heat up, even after contacting the host. Instructions for that were not in the guest book. Even though the host walked us through it, having it written down would have helped. Otherwise you couldn’t have a finer place. Be prepared for steps but that became art of our fitness plan!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, very private
Plenty of room for 5 adult couples to each have their own space. Kitchen is well stocked and managers were very responsive to our needs. There are lots of stairs, not a problem for us but would be for mobility impaired. When we arrived the pool and hot tub were not very clean—pool was cleaned the following morning but lots of algae in the hot tub made it uninviting. Overall a great stay for my husband’s 50th—enjoyed a catered dinner in the cave and watching the Olympic ceremonies in the theater!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible!
Words do not do Villa Mountebella justice. Perched high atop the vineyards on 25 acres, the house is exquisite. The property is very distenational, meaning there are multiple places to sit and relax and solitude and plenty of places to gather as a group. The bedrooms are spacious. The grounds are immaculate. We will definitely be back. Randy is an excellent communicator!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Villa
Words and pictures will never do this propery justice. You must see it to believe it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Had an amazing visit with to Villa Montebella to celebrate daughter’s college graduation. We had multiple generations with us ranging in age from 19 to 89. Worked with with both Randy and his wife Sheryl. They checked in multiple times during our visit to be sure all was ok. Would highly recommend Villa Montebella!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful estate with wine cave
We celebrated a 50th Birthday and 20 year anniversary with 12 people and this was the perfect place. Randy and Seth were very accommodating and always available for any requests. We had dinner one night with chef Lisa in the wine cave and the food was absolutely amazing with a wonderful touch! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house & experience
We had a girls weekend at the Villa and it was absolutely amazing. Randy and his staff were super attentive to us and helped us the entire weekend. The house is absolutely amazing and very well stocked. We have zero complaints and would love to stay here again. Highly recommend utilizing all of the amenities that the house has to offer including the pickle ball court, gym, steam room, hot tub and wine cave! Thanks Randy for an amazing experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie S., Pleasant Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 65th birthday celebration at the villa!
The villa was a great way to celebrate my wife’s 65th birthday with our closest friends. When everyone walked into the main house they all asked where the camera crew was coz this was like being at the Bachelor mansion! There was so much to do there that we didn’t have enough time to take advantage of all the amenities like the gym and media room. We had a game night in the wine cave as well as a catered dinner in there and it was amazing! If we had any questions or troubles the staff was quick to respond to all our needs. The house was so spacious and the rooms were as well. Everything was definitely placed for very tall people so if you are on the shorter side like I am then it was a little challenging in some of the bathrooms as the mirrors were hung so high that all I could see of myself when I looked in the mirror was my forehead and the top of my head! And to reach the hooks to hang my towel I had to jump to reach it! It was pretty comical actually. I mentioned this to the staff and they said they thanked me for letting them know and planned to lower them. Thank you to Randy and the staff for keeping me well informed and replying so quickly. It was a wonderful celebration in such a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Wine Country Home
The Villa and location are absolutely stunning! The pictures are accurate, but do not do the property justice. It is a breath-taking view! Everything from the booking process to checking in was very easy. Randy was very polite, responsive, and accommodating with all of my questions and request. It was raining when we arrived, and Randy grabbed umbrellas for our whole group to do the property tour. No details were overlooked at this property. Chef Tiffany F. came to the house and prepared dinner for us to enjoy in the wine cave. The dinner and ambiance were both spectacular! She catered to our dietary restrictions, and it was the best meal of the whole trip. We used Beau Wine Tours for transportation & Jose was top notch! He arrived early for every reservation, always had a bright smile and was very helpful during our visit. We hope to visit the area again and I can't imagine a better option for a place to stay. Villa Montebella was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braden S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property in California’s wine country
My wife and I spent two nights here and it was absolutely incredible. The property is so stunning, Randy and his team were so attentive and made sure just stay was perfect. I would highly recommend staging here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
This property is Amazing - we had private wine tasting in the wine cave, a chef dinner in the Villa and a Super Bowl party in the media room. The property managers are very responsive, the property is clean and well stocked. Just an fabulous property with too much to list.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We had a wonderful time at this Villa. The property is incredible (do a catered dinner in the wine cave!) and there was plenty of room for all of our guests. Loved working with Randy and team - highly recommend them!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Everything about the communication process to booking and onsite was seamless. This is an amazing property to be missed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hai T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fantastic vacation stay
The villa is incredible and had more amenities than we could experience during our 4 day stay. Everything was setup perfectly when we arrived. Communication was fantastic and extremely responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such Fun!
Chef Tiffany and Chef Jessie were amazing - two nights of dinner in the wine cave ~ Amazing and perfect after a long day of wineries. Comfortable, fun and beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
We came to celebrate my parents' 55th wedding anniversary and our group of 12 ranged in age from 6 to 76. We all had a wonderful time and made full use of the home - tennis courts, gym, pool, cave/cellar, movie theater, and more. Randy and Sheryl were very responsive with any issues, and we had a great time. We also enjoyed going to some of the restaurants in town and visiting the Jack London State Park. We would love to return again next year! I would note two things for people thinking about staying: there are lots of steps to get everywhere around the property so if you have any mobility issues, this may not be the best fit. Also, on very hot days, the A/C in the 3 bedrooms in the main house is not very effective and the rooms remain quite warm. Luckily, the heat wave only lasted 2 days during our stay and after that the evenings were cool enough to leave windows open and sleep comfortably. There are also fans available for those rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
This place was truly stunning. So many areas to explore, so many fun things to do, and GORGEOUS views. The AC worked great, the wine cave was so fun for family dinner and communication was easy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

annie, Greenbrae

Liked: Cleanliness
My sister is old!
We had a family birthday to celebrate my sister's 70th birthday. Our family consists of our two grown sons with their wives and one baby - 19 mos. My sister and her partner were the celebrant guests. We LOVED the pool and the wine cave and enjoyed many rounds of competitive shuffleboard etc. The property is ideal for the kind of relaxing we enjoyed...swimming, easy hanging out and game playing. We were sad not to have had longer so we could watch a film or play more of the games! At any rate we think we left everything in good, tidy order. As we own rental property we are always wanting to be respectful of how we leave things! Our only slight comment would be that some of the furnishings are a bit tired and could use a re-fresh which may or may not be on the owners consideration list. We may be pickier than most guests as we have been in the higher end furnishings business for many years and probably have elevated desires in this category. At any rate we loved the home and had a great time. The customer service was off the charts fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Epic Weekend
As incredible as the photos of this property are they don’t come close to what it actually looks like. If you want a trip to remember this is your vacation home. We would love to return! Thank you everyone at 5starvr for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Wine Country Get Away
This property was perfect for a group of friends getting together in wine country. Location was absolutely stunning. Communication and next level service is five star all the way. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M., Deephaven, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and Secluded
We were very fortunate to stay at such a beautiful house for our Napa/Sonoma visit. We wish we had more time to use all the amenities the home had to offer. We absolutele were blown away with the wine cave and our last night had a chef dinner. Our group was so happy (and full) that a spontaneous round robin shufflepuck/ping pong tournament broke out after dinner. The property is massive and the best part was being able to retreat to our own invididual buildings/bedrooms for rest and relaxation. We will visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property!
This was a fantastic trip at Villa Montebella and made for a spectacular birthday. Can’t wait to visit again and appreciate all the help from the management company.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022