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Casa La Paloma - Steps from the Sonoma Plaza with Pool and Spa

Holiday home with private pool, 3-minute walk to Sonoma Plaza

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Relax by the private pool or enjoy the spa
Casa La Paloma is just steps from the Sonoma Plaza
Spacious living room
Dining room table seats 8
Great room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
  • Place, Mission San Francisco Solano
  • Place, Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa La Paloma - Steps from the Sonoma Plaza with Pool and Spa

Discover Casa La Paloma, a beautifully restored Sonoma vacation rental in the heart of wine country. This historic Spanish-style home, refreshed with modern California touches, now features a private pool and spa (added 2025). Ideally located just steps from the Sonoma Plaza, it offers easy access to renowned restaurants, tasting rooms, and local shops.

The open floor plan of Casa La Paloma’s main floor is perfect for groups to enjoy a meal in the well-appointed kitchen while chatting with those relaxing in the living room. Or, open the French doors to the back patio and enjoy a glass of wine surrounded by flowers. With four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, the home comfortably accommodates families and friends alike.

Outdoors, lounge by the pool, unwind in the spa beneath the stars, or dine al fresco on the private patio. Thoughtful amenities, luxury linens, and timeless design make Casa La Paloma your ideal Sonoma Valley getaway.

Casa La Paloma's unique location provides you with the comfortable feeling of being in a neighborhood and the fun of being only a short stroll from the life of the Plaza – walk to the Farmer’s Market, the best restaurants, the historic Sebastiani theater and endless wine tastings. You’ll be pleased you don’t have to drive home!

In the old Parlor/Library you can quietly read, watch TV, check your email or send the kids there to play board games.

Off the Great Room you’ll find the master bedroom with it’s beautiful, king-sized hand carved four-poster bed, European armoire and French doors which open to the patio. The adjoining spacious master bath has been completely remodeled for comfort.

The second downstairs bedroom is in the heart of the older part of the house. It has a queen brass bed and is romantic, cozy and charming. Here, the spirit of the building welcomes you warmly.

Upstairs, there are 2 more bedrooms.
The room on the right brings the mission Spanish character of old Sonoma together with modern style and comfort, and has a queen-sized four poster bed.

The bedroom on the left, sunny and sweet, has two full-sized beds. Perhaps this is the best room for the children or a couple with a child.

There is no bathroom upstairs in this part of the old historic house.
Just downstairs off the kitchen, there is a second newly remodeled bathroom shared with the downstairs bedrooms.

Enjoy Casa La Paloma for a wine country stay with style, a beautiful back-yard pool and spa experience, and an unmatched location near restaurants and tasting rooms.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We do allow well-behaved pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sonoma

Located in Sonoma, this holiday home is in the city centre. Napa Valley Wine Train and Bartholomew Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sonoma TrainTown Railroad and Balloons Above the Valley. Robert Ferguson Observatory and Napa Valley Museum are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Sonoma, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sonoma City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Square - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sonoma Cheese Factory - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cochon Tasting Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pomme Cider Shop & Tap Room - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa La Paloma - Steps from the Sonoma Plaza with Pool and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa La Paloma - Steps from the Sonoma Plaza with Pool and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa La Paloma - Steps from the Sonoma Plaza with Pool and Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa La Paloma - Steps from the Sonoma Plaza with Pool and Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa La Paloma - Steps from the Sonoma Plaza with Pool and Spa located?

Located in the heart of Sonoma, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sebastiani Theatre and Sonoma Plaza. Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and Mission San Francisco Solano are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Essie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here! The hosts were so responsive and the house had absolutely everything you might need. The location is so perfect, we walked everywhere while in Sonoma and really enjoyed being so close to the square. The house itself is stunning, and easily accommodated our large group. We can’t wait to return when the pool is finished!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Perfect location. Beautiful house. Lots of space!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding weekend

This was a great vrbo, well appointed and clean, perfect for our family of 8 and a great location. We loved the backyard seating and garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Casa La Paloma was wonderful. It had everything that we needed, was very spacious, walking distance to the Sonoma square and we all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie Z., Laguna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This home is where my heart is

Full of charm, character and warmth, this large house is a great location and base for exploring yourselves and the Sonoma region. The rooms were more spacious than the pictures conveyed, and the yard is phenomenal. My favorite is the living room/kitchen area which is one cavernous room with plenty of light (thanks to skylights) and curios. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip with 6 adults

Wonderful spot within a short 5 min walk to the square. Such charming atmosphere and lots of gathering spots to chat with friends. Better than the pictures show really. Decently stoked spices and lots of utensils for cooking. Great communication with the property management. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen D., Boston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in a charming old house

Great location in downtown Sonoma, beautiful kitchen and yard to enjoy breakfast, dinners and relaxing with wine. Overall a really great place for a smaller group, maybe a girls weekend - only 1 bed that comfortably fits a couple. Beautiful master bedroom! Totally stocked kitchen for cooking. Something to note is that the 4th bedroom seems to be a converted room off the living room, so the lights and sounds come through the makeshift wall. I think some of the pillows are in need of a replacement.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Incredible!

I'm just now coming off the buzz of my 50th birthday party with a group of friends at this fantastic house. I can't rave about it enough - the old world charm, location and all around "fun vibe" can't be beat. There was one night that we were out at a local venue in the square and the group of us decided we would rather be at the house playing music and games, so we headed home! Even the locals are obsessed with this house! We had a knock at the door one morning and a local couple wanted to come in and tour the place. I politely declined because it wasn't my place to show and other couple of groups of locals walking by asked how our stay was and we all raved about it. I would 100% rent this home again. Unfortunately it was raining during our stay, so we didn't get to enjoy the hot tub or backyard (HUGE), but the inside was so warm and inviting that we didn't care. The kitchen has ample supplies and the bedrooms were cozy. The only downfall was the upstairs doesn't have a bathroom, so it was not ideal for the girls on the 2nd level. All in all, great place and location. Being that it rained, we were very fortunate to be only a FEW STEPS from the square where we enjoyed shopping, eating and drinking. I can't thank you enough for this gal's best birthday ever Noni!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wondering stay! Gorgeous property & the hosts are wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is so beautiful and cozy for our girls trip! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend stay in Sonoma!

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Casa La Paloma. The location so close to the square was amazing. It was so nice to be in walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The house was lovely and full of old world charm. Can’t wait to see the beautiful backyard once the pool is complete.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Stay

Wonderful property! Enough space for our entire group and a walkable location to the square.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Stay in Sonoma

The property was beautiful and perfectly located next to the Sonoma Plaza. We were informed of construction happening on the property, but communication was clear and quick. We got a very early check-in which was extremely convenient. Would absolutely book this property again, and I can't wait to see the pool finished!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, amazing, amazing!

GORGEOUS house - bigger in person than it looks in the listing! So much charm and character, incredibly comfortable, we loved every single detail. The location is perfect, literally steps from the Sonoma town square. Kendall went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful and she was so communicative. My favorite property I’ve ever stayed in by fat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House & Location!

The house was perfect for our girls trip. Location was great (especially for a group), the house was beautiful, and the hosts were super responsive. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine country beauty

Great place for small group of couples venturing into the sonoma wine country. Awesome old house with character and charm to spare.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sonoma stay

Had a great trip to Sonoma. Casa La Paloma was a great location to watch to Sonoma square and well equipped for our family - 7 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small Town Charm

We have rented the Casa for multiple years running - always a delight. Was super hot this visit - but the AC and the shady back yard kept us all cool. The great room area is very charming and expansive. The yard is wonderfully landscaped and well maintained. The communication and responsiveness with the management team was superlative. The location can't be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and homey stay

This property was one of my favorite places I have ever stayed! Every corner was beautifully decorated and felt like a comfortable home. It had everything we needed and was in an incredible location-within walking distance of anything you might need! Can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamera B., Tiburon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MUCH MORE THAN LOCATION!

Lovely, comfortable, bright, warm and inviting. Every room felt like home. The very open concept made it easy to visit whether cooking, dining or sitting in living area. Double doors from great room and double doors from primary room open to patio and HUGE yard with magnificent, tall trees and allowed for many areas to visit or be quiet far from house. The primary bedroom could easily be a studio apartment plus my favorite Mexican paver flooring. The den was perfect for privacy and quiet time. All bedrooms bright (or dark with closed curtains) had very, very comfortable beds and quality bedding. Cars can be parked and never used given everything you could want is walking distance. I’m hopeful a month long stay is in our future. And Kendall could not have been more responsive and kind. Excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40th Birthday with Friends

Our stay was exceptional and the house is beautifully set-up for large groups! The location is perfect and the house was lovely. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sonoma Plaza Getaway

Perfect 3 night stay for family—grandparents, kids, spouses, grandkids, happy dog. Beautiful house filled with comfort and character. So close to wonderful plaza, sights, fun shops. Key: relaxing, laid back. Grab it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Half Marathon Stay

My family stayed at the house recently. Several of us were running the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon. The house was wonderful, spacious, clean and well appointed with great location. It looked much better and larger than the pictures. Plenty of gathering space for our group of 7. Bonus: House was on mile marker 13 of the half route. Non runners were able to cheer finish from front porch. Only drawback to house was it just had two bathrooms downstairs. The positives outweighed that by a large margin. Interactions with host were prompt and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and great location

Really a beautiful home right in town at the end of the street of shops and restaurants. Ideal. Home itself is really beautiful and charming and well kept. Avra, Kendall were A+ on Communications. Highly recommend this listing. Pete
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location is absolutely perfect for walking to the center of Sonoma! Lovely spot for our first time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kendall Comfort

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We are two sisters, Avra and Noni (Deirdre), born and raised in the beautiful town of Sonoma. Casa La Paloma has been part of our family for many years and holds a special place in our hearts.

Our mom, Moona O’Toole, ran a beloved boutique in this space for years before transforming it into a vacation rental in 2013. With her incredible sense of style, she created a home filled with warmth, character, and charm. In 2024, we renovated Casa La Paloma to add modern comforts—luxury linens, updated amenities, and thoughtful touches—while preserving the Colonial Spanish décor and Early California Sonoma ambiance that make it so unique.

Today, Noni is a professional horse trainer in Sonoma County, and Avra lives in Denver with her family, working for The Nature Conservancy. Though life has taken us in different directions, hosting Casa La Paloma allows us to share our roots and welcome guests to experience the magic of Sonoma the way we grew up knowing it.

We hope you feel at home here and enjoy creating your own memories at Casa La Paloma, just as our family has for generations!

Why they chose this property

The beauty of this property is in it's history. It was built as a home in the 1870s although it's adobe insulation in walls goes back to earlier times. It was the Bates family home in the 1800s.I have always maintained it's historic character and appreciated it's beautiful large garden area It is close to the Plaza but just enough away not to be too noisy and to have a neighborhood feeling. The best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

It's location, California style and great gathering places for friends and family make Casa La Paloma an ideal setting to enjoy Sonoma. It is 1 block to the Plaza close to award-winning restaurants and wine tasting. It is on the East side of town with close access to the local original wineries and picnic areas. You can even ride your bikes. If you plan to go to the Napa Valley, you are on your way without going through town traffic.

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