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Shandon Oaks. Private 1-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Sonoma's East side.

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Map
Sonoma, CA
  • Sonoma Plaza
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Sonoma

With a stay at this cottage in Sonoma, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sonoma Plaza and Sonoma State Historic Park. .This cottage is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Napa Valley Wine Train and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Sonoma Raceway.

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gundlach-Bundschu Winery - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HopMonk Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gundlach Bundschu Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cochon Tasting Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonoma's Best - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Basque Boulangerie Café - ‬4 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.

Shandon Oaks. Private 1-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Sonoma's East side.

Surrounded by vineyards, open spaces and country roads leading to premium wineries, Shandon Oaks is a quiet retreat. The private cottage is located just over a mile from the Sonoma Plaza, home to the mission, barracks, restaurants, cafes and tasting rooms. We are just as close to four of Sonoma’s most famous, historic wineries.

You'll enjoy outdoor garden seating under shady sycamores and views of Mt. Veeder. Inside, the cottage is fitted with a kitchenette, home theatre with 65" screen, surround sound, Xfinity cable, Apple TV box streaming. WiFi averages 500 to 600+ mbps.

All the creature comforts are included - fluffy towels, puffy comforter and high thread count sheets. Microwave, coffeemaker, kettle, toaster, small under-counter refrigerator with ice maker, coffee and teas are stocked for you. However, it is not a full kitchen. No stove or oven. Clawfoot tub with shower, not walk-in. NOT suitable for guests with mobility issues.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joe McConnell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Eastside Luxury Retreat Private Cottage 5 Minutes Plaza Wineries
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Eastside Luxury Retreat Private Cottage 5 Minutes Plaza Wineries
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Shandon Oaks. Private 1-Bedroom Garden Cottage on Sonoma's East side. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LYNN T., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Sonoma Heaven

A solo 3 night stay, this guest cottage was just what I needed. My favorite thing was the claw foot soaker tub. What a rare and special treat! The back yard has a patio table with umbrella- very comfortable and lovely surroundings. The bed was firm yet soft, if that’s even possible- heavenly.The cottage main living area is quite dark . The little heater stove worked quickly and easily. I’m guessing this space will be very comfortably cool in summer heat. Overall, a gorgeous property . Joe is warm, helpful and
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway

The cottage was beautifully appointed and had everything needed for a relaxing weekend. The chairs in the front yard were perfect for sitting down for a few hours to read, in between visits to town and the surrounding area. Meeting Fergus was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Social

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved it and we look forward to our return
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and accommodations

Great location, stocked with tea, coffee, hair dryer and some toiletries. Joe and his adorable dog Fergus were very welcoming and also gave us privacy, despite the VRBO being a guesthouse on their property. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway in Sonoma

Spacious and well equipped cottage ~1 mile from the Sonoma Plaza. Very nice backyard, comfortable bed - perfect for a weekend getaway in wine country!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine country!

Perfect location and peaceful atmosphere. A great place to un"wine"d!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anette O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage with good amenities.

We stayed 2 night at the end of September. Perfect for a couple of nights. The only complaint would be that’s not walking distance to downtown so you have to drive. There’s also no sidewalk so if you hence it and walk you have to walk on the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Joes carriage house

We’ve stayed here a few times before and it’s always a pleasure. Very comfortable and so convenient. Privacy is guaranteed and little Ferguson the dog stops by to say hi. So cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

This is a one bedroom house with large bath, bedroom, and living/dining with kitchenette. Everything worked. Very advanced large flat screen television which allowed us to watch the U S Open Tennis better than if we were there. The owner is very laissez faire which suited us fine. The house only accommodates two people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick weekend get away

Close to places we needed to go, quiet and we enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place for a couple’s getaway

My partner and I stayed for 2 nights at this very lovely garden cottage. The grounds are a beautifully landscaped garden setting which made for a very enjoyable, relaxing way to spend a couple getaway to wine country. After tasting some local wines we liked coming back to relax and refresh outside in the great weather we had. Joe was very available and communicative and responded to any questions we had within minutes, while also allowing our privacy. We enjoyed meeting his little dog Fergus who stopped by to say hello. Everything was as it looked on vrbo and spotless upon arrival. Next time we find ourselves back in Sonoma we hope to stay here again, if available. Thanks Joe!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place in thecenter of Sonoma

The guest house has everything you need to enjoy your stay, very clean, comfortable king bed, fluffy towels. Having morning coffee in the beautiful backyard was a blast! Thank you, Joe! We will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sonoma weekend

This property is so lovely inside and out! It was a perfect place for our weekend getaway to Sonoma.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Sonoma stay

Beautiful property and Joe was so easy to communicate with! We loved the back patio and the visits from Joe's adorable dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Sandi L., Spokane, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, relaxing and great location.

Joe’s cottage was perfect for our 3 night stay in Sonoma. Very comfortable king size bed. Kitchenette is small, but all we needed for breakfast, coffeemaker, toaster and micro. Nicely decorated. I would warn anyone with mobility issues, like me needing knee surgery, this is not a walk in shower. It’s a beautiful claw foot tub with shower. Unit is nicely decorated. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, Great location, quiet.

Everything as expected, great location. Would stay here again 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIane B., Rocklin, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay!

This our second time staying here. The cottage is very nice, with a comfortable bed. Nice patio to enjoy the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy & charming getaway

Our stay was amazing. Loved the patio/garden and enjoyed a glass of wine outside. The house was decorated so beautifully. A very quiet neighborhood and a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sonoma

Perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaëtane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little slice of heaven

Joe and his property was such a delight. The rooms were VERY clean. Joe answered all of our questions and gave us suggestions on wineries in the area. His welcome packet was very useful. I would definitely stay there again. Five stars through and through.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great gateway

Joe the owner and his dog Fergus were terrific hosts. Fergus greeted us every morning. Clean place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Sonoma stay

Was staying here for a weekend wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better spot. Centrally located, clean, and just as advertised. We had the pleasure of running into our host, Joe, one night and he was kind and cordial. Would recommend this stay to any 1-2 person group coming through Sonoma.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braedon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay

Our stay at Joe's was great. Just a few minutes from town, and everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Wine Country Getaway

Beautiful, serene location. Outdoor landscaping was as lovely as the indoor space. Well appointed, easy access to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderfully restful

We had a lovely 3 night stay in Joe's cottage in a quiet neighborhood of Sonoma. The cottage was comfortable and clean. We liked staying away from the crowds and just relaxing. We will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023