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Large Outdoor Kitchen, Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit...8 Mins From Healdsburg Plaza
Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and outdoor pool
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m
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- Place, Jordan Vineyard & Winery
- Place, Healdsburg Plaza
- Place, River Rock Casino
- Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Livingroom
1 Double Sofa Bed
Upstairs Nook
1 Double Sofa Bed
Upstairs Sitting Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs bath
+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Downstairs Guest
Bidet · Toilet
Upstairs Bath
+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Large Outdoor Kitchen, Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit...8 Mins From Healdsburg Plaza
*** Exciting! Starting in 2026, we will actually be a 4 bedroom/3.5 bath house. Once our upgrades are done, we will post detailed info and pics. Any questions, feel free to reach out.
OK, we did go a little overboard with the outdoor kitchen. But running back and forth to the house while you are BBQing is such a drag. So, we put in a double BBQ (regular and searing), a griddle, two refrigerators, freezer drawers, icemaker, 2 sinks, 3 burners, warming drawer, gas pizza oven, large island, even a dishwasher. And while it is quite large, it is still an intimate place for people to hang out.
But we didn’t stop there. Had to do the large freeform pool with large hot tub, huge gas firepit, waterfall features, double-sized mosaic tile outdoor dining table with café lights, multiple tiered seating areas, expansive kid’s play structure and a hillside vineyard producing chardonnay and cabernet (which you get to try). Also, outdoor foosball, ping pong, Connect4 and cornhole too. The one thing we don’t have is neighbors.
We couldn’t help ourselves. We fell in love with this 1910 Craftsman farmhouse with amazing views of the Alexander Valley and only 8 minutes to Healdsburg Plaza. We spent 8 years remodeling it and creating the outdoor space. We just love it and love even more sharing this special place with guests.
We were even featured in Sonoma Magazine as part of their "Stunning Wine Country Vacation Pools." article. But what is more satisfying is receiving reviews from guests like “you’ll never want to leave this house”, “the most perfect backyard in Healdsburg”, “the best rental property out there” and “Five stars isn't enough.”
And the “little overboard” also goes on inside. Another large fully stocked kitchen with large island, griddle, 4 burners, Thermador double oven, and extensive coffee station. An entertainment system with 80” 4K TV, 7.1 sound, Apple TV (complete with Hulu, HBO/Max, Netflix, Disney, Prime, Paramount, Peacock or buy any movie/show you want). Japanese Toto toilets in every bathroom that open for you, heats the seat and can even spray your bum – only if you want that of course. A true wood burning fireplace, lovely on those colder nights and central heating and air to make sure you are always comfortable.
And who says Fido shouldn’t join in on the fun? We love pets. We can provide multiple dog beds, bowls, toys and plenty of space outside to run around (the whole 3 acres is fenced). We do ask for a nominal pet fee which helps us clean everything spotless inside and out.
As for beds, there are 8 in total. The master suite has a king bed, located upstairs with its own double-sink full bathroom and separate sitting room. The other bedrooms are downstairs. Two have queen beds, both with french doors out to the backyard. There is also another bedroom (connected by french doors to one of the bedrooms) which has 2 twin beds. There is another full bath downstairs plus a half guest bath. There are sofa beds in the upstairs sitting room, master bedroom alcove and downstairs living room.
One final note before you hopefully read some of our reviews. We want you to not just vacation at our house, but to have one of your best experiences ever. And if that is asking maybe too much, well, we do have a toilet that will spray your bum with water.
Permit # ZPE15-0207;
TOT Cert. #1197N.
License# LIC24-0110
Sonoma County Listing Requirements:
* Maximum overnight occupancy 8; Total on premise at any time 14 (not including children under 3)
* No street parking, all parking in large driveway
* Quiet hours: 9pm to 7am
OK, we did go a little overboard with the outdoor kitchen. But running back and forth to the house while you are BBQing is such a drag. So, we put in a double BBQ (regular and searing), a griddle, two refrigerators, freezer drawers, icemaker, 2 sinks, 3 burners, warming drawer, gas pizza oven, large island, even a dishwasher. And while it is quite large, it is still an intimate place for people to hang out.
But we didn’t stop there. Had to do the large freeform pool with large hot tub, huge gas firepit, waterfall features, double-sized mosaic tile outdoor dining table with café lights, multiple tiered seating areas, expansive kid’s play structure and a hillside vineyard producing chardonnay and cabernet (which you get to try). Also, outdoor foosball, ping pong, Connect4 and cornhole too. The one thing we don’t have is neighbors.
We couldn’t help ourselves. We fell in love with this 1910 Craftsman farmhouse with amazing views of the Alexander Valley and only 8 minutes to Healdsburg Plaza. We spent 8 years remodeling it and creating the outdoor space. We just love it and love even more sharing this special place with guests.
We were even featured in Sonoma Magazine as part of their "Stunning Wine Country Vacation Pools." article. But what is more satisfying is receiving reviews from guests like “you’ll never want to leave this house”, “the most perfect backyard in Healdsburg”, “the best rental property out there” and “Five stars isn't enough.”
And the “little overboard” also goes on inside. Another large fully stocked kitchen with large island, griddle, 4 burners, Thermador double oven, and extensive coffee station. An entertainment system with 80” 4K TV, 7.1 sound, Apple TV (complete with Hulu, HBO/Max, Netflix, Disney, Prime, Paramount, Peacock or buy any movie/show you want). Japanese Toto toilets in every bathroom that open for you, heats the seat and can even spray your bum – only if you want that of course. A true wood burning fireplace, lovely on those colder nights and central heating and air to make sure you are always comfortable.
And who says Fido shouldn’t join in on the fun? We love pets. We can provide multiple dog beds, bowls, toys and plenty of space outside to run around (the whole 3 acres is fenced). We do ask for a nominal pet fee which helps us clean everything spotless inside and out.
As for beds, there are 8 in total. The master suite has a king bed, located upstairs with its own double-sink full bathroom and separate sitting room. The other bedrooms are downstairs. Two have queen beds, both with french doors out to the backyard. There is also another bedroom (connected by french doors to one of the bedrooms) which has 2 twin beds. There is another full bath downstairs plus a half guest bath. There are sofa beds in the upstairs sitting room, master bedroom alcove and downstairs living room.
One final note before you hopefully read some of our reviews. We want you to not just vacation at our house, but to have one of your best experiences ever. And if that is asking maybe too much, well, we do have a toilet that will spray your bum with water.
Permit # ZPE15-0207;
TOT Cert. #1197N.
License# LIC24-0110
Sonoma County Listing Requirements:
* Maximum overnight occupancy 8; Total on premise at any time 14 (not including children under 3)
* No street parking, all parking in large driveway
* Quiet hours: 9pm to 7am
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About the area
Healdsburg
Located in Healdsburg, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River and Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve, while Raven Performing Arts Theater and Healdsburg Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek and Dom Whitney Tasting Lounge. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

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What's nearby
- Jordan Vineyard & Winery - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Healdsburg Plaza - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
- Francis Ford Coppola Winery - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
- Dry Creek Vineyard - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
- River Rock Casino - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Francis Ford Coppola Winery - 7 min drive
- Villa Chanticleer - 10 min drive
- The Lodge at Healdsburg - 7 min drive
- Los Plebes Taco Truck - 4 min drive
- Andy's Beeline Rooftop - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Leslie and Michael Olch
We are the Olch family (Leslie, Michael and Milly, age 18). We love cooking, traveling and wine (of course). We also love this house. When we decided to move into town for school reasons, we just could not let this property go (too emotionally attached!). So we decided to share it with guests (and still be able to visit). We are only 8 minutes away so we are readily available for any questions or needs. We hope you love the house as much as we do...
Why they chose this property
Why should you consider this property? It is a great combination of getting away from it all (you are surrounded by trees), yet you are so close to town - an easy drive or Uber/Lyft. And over 20 world-class Alexander Valley wineries are even closer.
Another reason is the backyard with what we believe is the largest outdoor kitchen in Sonoma (we were going to build a pool house but instead invested everything into one crazy kitchen). But it is less about the size. It is about being able to cook outside and never have to go into the house. So you can really focus on the cooking and conversation. Also, you are right next to the pool, so you can watch everything going on and never leave the grill. And after, you can settle around the large firepit (which turns on automatically with a turn of a timer) to continue catching up. Guests have told us they have cancelled their tour plans because they did not want to leave the backyard.
And even though the house has this amazing backyard, guests also love the inside. The gourmet kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, high-end Toto toilets with seat heating and bidet, 80" TV and more are often mentioned by guests. We also pay attention to the little things: phone chargers in each bedroom, 5 different types of oils, a Keurig latte/coffee maker with endless pods and creamers, a watch any movie on AppleTV policy, Alexas with full music subscriptions, etc.
Making sure you have the best time possible is not a job for us, it really is a passion. We recently heard from a guest who stayed with us a few years ago (who is coming back out). She said she thinks of our property and her experience here all the time. We were so tickled. That is what puts us on top of the world. That is why we do this.
Another reason is the backyard with what we believe is the largest outdoor kitchen in Sonoma (we were going to build a pool house but instead invested everything into one crazy kitchen). But it is less about the size. It is about being able to cook outside and never have to go into the house. So you can really focus on the cooking and conversation. Also, you are right next to the pool, so you can watch everything going on and never leave the grill. And after, you can settle around the large firepit (which turns on automatically with a turn of a timer) to continue catching up. Guests have told us they have cancelled their tour plans because they did not want to leave the backyard.
And even though the house has this amazing backyard, guests also love the inside. The gourmet kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, high-end Toto toilets with seat heating and bidet, 80" TV and more are often mentioned by guests. We also pay attention to the little things: phone chargers in each bedroom, 5 different types of oils, a Keurig latte/coffee maker with endless pods and creamers, a watch any movie on AppleTV policy, Alexas with full music subscriptions, etc.
Making sure you have the best time possible is not a job for us, it really is a passion. We recently heard from a guest who stayed with us a few years ago (who is coming back out). She said she thinks of our property and her experience here all the time. We were so tickled. That is what puts us on top of the world. That is why we do this.
What makes this property unique
A resort experience only 8 minutes to town, and close to wineries.
Owners who love doing this and extremely dedicated to making sure this is an experience and not just a vacation.
The outdoor kitchen (and the pool, hot tub, firepit, kids playground, water features, views, etc, etc)
A very comfortable and inviting indoors (per our guest reviews).
Owners who love doing this and extremely dedicated to making sure this is an experience and not just a vacation.
The outdoor kitchen (and the pool, hot tub, firepit, kids playground, water features, views, etc, etc)
A very comfortable and inviting indoors (per our guest reviews).
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