Beautiful Private Ridgetop Retreat w/ Panoramic Views, Giant Pool, Sunsets
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Bathed in natural light with expansive views, Chill Hill is a private hilltop getaway that's perfect for a memorable, relaxing wine country holiday. Set on nearly an acre of lush grounds, it's a well-kept, casual designer home that's perfect for indoor and outdoor living.
The home features lush, natural vistas from every window (even the bathrooms) and is located within minutes of world-class vineyards, wineries, and the Pacific coast. Centered between the quaint towns of Healdsburg, Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, and Sebastopol, it's a perfect location -- close to everything, but feels like a million miles away.
The house is instantly comfortable and decorated with restraint and casual rustic charm. It features an open floor plan overlooking the western coastal mountain ranges and vineyards. Chill Hill is set-up for true California Wine Country living, inside and out.
Outdoor: - Warm 30' swimming pool fed by crystal clear, spring water (Avg. temp: 80-84 degrees F April-Oct.) - Dining pavilion with views of the Russian River Valley - Numerous outdoor seating areas, quiet nooks, vista points, paths, and a hilltop perch - Herb garden and seasonal vegetable gardens - Fruit trees: apples, oranges, lemons, plums, olives... - BBQ - Parking
Inside (1st floor): - Large master bedroom w/ en suite bath and natural stone, walk-in shower for two. French doors open to the pool and outdoor area - Living room and light-filled family area with sitting area, fireplace, and 12' picture window facing the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and the coastal hills - For the musically inclined, there's a Yamaha C7 conservatory grand piano - Large, open, chef's kitchen with Viking appliances, commercial gas range, La Pavoni espresso machine, Keurig coffee machine, and an 11-ft. antique work table from 19th century France with seating for sit-down meals. - Kitchen-adjacent seating area with upholstered furniture, wood-burning fireplace, flat screen TV, and another 12' picture window with expansive valley views all the way to the coastal mountains. French doors open to pool, outside dining area. Gorgeous sunsets are guaranteed just about every evening. - Natural wood plank floors span the first floor with Persian carpets, recessed halogen lighting (all on dimmers), Asian antiques, and a rotating collection of original artwork. - Laundry room with washer/dryer
Inside (2nd floor): - Brand new, slate and marble bath. Views out to the front of property and valley below (possibility for a 2nd bedroom -- please inquire)
A short walk down the hill will take you to the area's best boutique grocery, a coffee shop, florist, and a regionally acclaimed restaurant -- all locally owned. The renowned Santa Rosa Certified Farmer's Market is a few miles away on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Downtown is just a few minute's drive (or a long walk) where you'll find Michelin-awarded restaurants, cafes, shopping, movies, live music, brew-pubs, attractions, and more. And of course, there are hundreds of world-class wineries to be explored in every direction. We've left an extensive list of our favorite local spots for guests.
***Please note that gatherings, parties, events, weddings, annulments, festivals, Burning Man decompressions, and related celebrations at the home are entirely prohibited. The home is for registered guests only and this is strictly enforced. It's really quiet here and respect for neighbors and nature is essential.
You'll find Chill Hill to be a super peaceful and restful escape of the best kind. Welcome to Sonoma County!
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Frequently asked questions
Does Beautiful Private Ridgetop Retreat w/ Panoramic Views, Giant Pool, Sunsets have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Private Ridgetop Retreat w/ Panoramic Views, Giant Pool, Sunsets?
As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Private Ridgetop Retreat w/ Panoramic Views, Giant Pool, Sunsets on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$945, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beautiful Private Ridgetop Retreat w/ Panoramic Views, Giant Pool, Sunsets pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautiful Private Ridgetop Retreat w/ Panoramic Views, Giant Pool, Sunsets?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Private Ridgetop Retreat w/ Panoramic Views, Giant Pool, Sunsets?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Private Ridgetop Retreat w/ Panoramic Views, Giant Pool, Sunsets?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Private Ridgetop Retreat w/ Panoramic Views, Giant Pool, Sunsets located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph Health - Sonoma County. Old Courthouse Square and Redwood Empire Ice Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house is amazing and has a lot of amenities. We really enjoyed the location. The owner responded to inquiries quickly. The check in and check out process was extremely smooth.
We would definitely stay there again.
frank f.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kris D.
1 April 2019
Perfect place to stay
Quite and serene. Close to everything! Chill Hill was the perfect resting spot after a day enjoying all Sonoma County has to offer, wine tasting, redwoods, and whale watching.
Kris D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for taking such great care of everything! Glad you enjoyed your holiday Kris.
The outdoor pool, pavilion and garden areas are fabulous. The views are spectacular and great hosts that go above and beyond!. Everything you need for a weekend or week away. This property has it all. We will be back!
Melissa E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
So kind! We’d love to have you back anytime #favoriteguests
Archival
10/10 Excellent
20 March 2015
Breathtaking Views
We had a perfect stay at this gorgeous home. The views are absolutely stunning. The decor is beautiful. The beds are new and luxurious. The outdoor area is perfect for romantic al fresco dining. This is a great place to stay with children or for an adult weekend away. You cannot go wrong with these lovely accommodations. I can't wait to go back.
This is the 3rd or 4th time that my wife and I have stayed at Chill Hill. I give the property and hosts the highest marks.
We love to cook, eat outside, enjoy the pool and play acoustic music together during our visits. The bed in the primary bedroom is very very comfortable and in short Chill Hill provides everything we want.
Will M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
And you're always welcome to come back again (and again)! Thank you for taking such great care of the house
We went to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and had the best time chilling at Chill Hill. The place was so incredible. The weather was absolutely amazing! We had the doors and windows open the entire time. We felt very safe the whole time. Incredible views and hung out on the property a lot cooking out or swimming or just relaxing. The property is beautiful. The host were the best!
Becky C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Thank you, we’re so happy your holiday celebration was a success! Please come back anytime.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten E.
11 June 2015
Lovely, serene, comfortable retreat in Santa Rosa!
We just concluded a 6 night stay at this home in Santa Rosa. What a treat to be able to stay in such a lovely home. Everything was comfortable, livable and convenient. The property is located on top of a hill of an established and supremely charming area of Santa Rosa. The views from this hilltop perch were awe inspiring! The grounds were full of cozy nooks with an abundance of fruit trees and vistas from every corner! Inside the home was just as lovely, from a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen, to beautifully upholstered overstuffed furniture, to comfortable beds in all three bedrooms. The location was convenient to world-class mountain biking and running trails as well as wine country on the other spectrum. The owners were easy and kind to work with too! We would love to visit again. We rate this 5 stars!
Kirsten E.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We're enormously happy that your visit was so enjoyable!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Douglas B.
17 July 2016
Oustanding house with gorgous views and fantstic pool
We've stayed at a number of houses in Sonoma county over the years, but this was clearly the best. The house itself was beautifully furnished with everything your could possibly need. Two large picture windows provided stunning views across the valley. It was a joy watching the sunset in the evening, and then seeing the fog spill over the mountain tops early in the morning. My son and I both play piano, so having a grand piano was a huge bonus. The inside of the house was very clean and functional. The pool was incredible. This is where we spent a good portion of our day. The pool area is beautifully landscaped and very serene. We really didn't want to leave the house to go sightseeing, it was so relaxing just hanging at the house. My wife is an interior designer, who is usually very critical of the places we stay at ... not this time. I would also mention that the house is centrally located in Sonoma County. So, if you have to go sightseeing, everything is in a relatively short drive. This is one of the few places we could see ourselves coming back to over and over. Highly recommended!
Douglas B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Wow. Thank you for the very kind words. We're super happy that you enjoyed your visit and certainly look forward to your return!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Roy and Lee were so pleasant and accommodating, the house was very clean and comfortable to relax in - very nice kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms - and we loved the yard with the pool (nice and warm!) and all the fruit trees and veggies. A great place to stay when visiting wine country and the local breweries!
Perfect spot to explore beautiful vineyards, exercise during the cool mornings and lounge around by the pool in the afternoons. Hosts were terrific, house was great. Loved our stay.
We were thrilled with this property!!! It's now spoiled us for future rentals as it is so far above those we have stayed in in the past. Loved having a pool, especially since it was quite hot in Santa Rosa last week. The place is really beautiful and comfortable, plus the owner was readily accessible and delightful to work with. Providing us with fresh flowers and a nice bottle of Prosecco was an extra nice addition to our stay.
We had the most wonderful time at Chill Hill! Pulling up we were immediately amazed by the gorgeous views and as you get inside the house the views don’t stop with its huge windows overlooking the hill. The pool, hot tub and outdoor seating area were all incredible and the amenities were comfortable and clean. Would definitely use this house again for a trip to wine country. We did Russian River Valley wineries for two days and Napa/Calistoga the other two days. Our location was perfectly central to everything and a 45 min drive or less to wherever we went. Loved this place!
Kate K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you. We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you on your next visit. Also, a huge thanks for taking such great care of the house too!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christin K.
10 April 2019
Romantic Getaway
Just had a wonderful stay in wine country, the home was perfect! Kitchen had everything we needed, there was even a BBQ on the patio. Quiet, yet close to town, with wonderful views of the valley and sunsets. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Christin K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Fantastic! And we appreciate your taking the time to leave a great review.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tressa G.
6 April 2019
Perfect vacation
Had a wonderful time!
The view was perfect - we enjoyed watching hot air balloons in the morning over coffee from the comfort of the living room!
House was just as described - comfortable, clean, and felt like home. The host was very communicative and accomodating. Would absolutely come back for another stay!
Tressa G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for the kind words. Come back again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
roy g.
15 May 2018
Great spot on the hilltop
Everything was perfect. Immediately felt right at home. Highly recommended!
roy g.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
(insert thumbs up emoji here)!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elena F.
4 May 2018
Perfect
We loved the quiet surroundings and nature out every window. But the enormously calming view and proximity to everything will bring us back here. There were more great restaurants within a 10 minute drive than we have in our entire state back home. Sonoma County is absolutely beautiful and this is a great base for seeing it all! Super recommended.
Elena F.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Much gratitude for the kind words and for taking such great care of the place during your stay! Hope to host you on your next trip to Wine Country.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth J.
26 September 2016
Fun and Relaxing Vacation
We had a fabulous stay at beautiful Chill Hill. In spite of cool weather and a guest with a bad cold, we managed to utilize all that wine country has to offer. The home is set up so that both couples could have complete privacy when wanted but also wonderful open common areas for cooking, talking and watching sunsets. We DVR'd movies and football and spent outdoors reading, harvesting tomatoes and just enjoying the view.
Not to be missed was our wine and food pairing at St. Francis Winery and wine tasting (and buying) in the Dry Creek Valley. Roy and Johnna's Chill Hill Cheat Sheet was so helpful in getting to know the area. The recommendations were right on the mark. We had a fun dinner at Bird & the Bottle in Santa Rosa and burgers and salad at Carmen's. The extensive varieties of prepared food at Pacific Market was perfect to snack on at home.
Thanks a bunch for the perfect long weekend.
Elizabeth J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
8 August 2016
This home delivered as promised
The pictures and description of this home online are as promised. The location is incredibly private to the point that window coverings are limited in the home. The pool was well maintained. The kitchen was stocked to suit our needs. The owners stayed in touch during our stay to make sure we were happy. We enjoyed day trips to Napa and The Sonoma Coast State Park as well as visits to wineries right in Sonoma County. The Chill Hill "Cheat Sheet" provided by the owners provided us with valuable suggestions including grocery store options, restaurants and wineries. This home is a gem!
Mary S.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for the kind review. We're happy when you're happy. Glad you got to venture beyond Sonoma, to Napa and the Coast too. And thanks for taking such great care of the house during your stay!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marcia B.
11 July 2016
Beautiful property
Beautiful property....view, fruit trees, flowers, conveniently located. Would definitely return.
Marcia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
And please do!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jules H.
17 September 2015
Loved this place and would return!
This is home has a beautiful view with glorious sunsets. The home's description is accurate, with a lot of nuances: staples in the kitchen, dessert in the fridge, hairdryer, small shampoo bottles in case you forgot yours, laundry detergent, a garden with tomatoes, a lemon and lime tree, etc. The property is well maintained and clean. The owners provided directions to restaurants, wineries, cheese makers, grocery stores, etc. info ahead of time. The only issue we had was it did get hot and had small fans; but we did go during the hottest week of their summer (at one point is was 101 degrees; glad we had the pool) and the weather is not their fault. I would definitely book this home again!! and recommend it.
Wineries: Saw 8 and these were my favorites: St. Francis, Cakebread, The Caves, Buonchristiana, The Iron Horse - absolutely beautiful views, and Foppiano. Restaurants: 3 favorites - Risibisi, HB&G, Juicy Pig and Pieology.
Activities: Armstong Redwoods Reserve.
Jules H.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for the kind review. Yes, you visited during the hottest day(s) of the last few years. In case of weird heat again, we've upgraded the size of the fans!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
jean b.
17 July 2014
Wonderful retreat
A lovely, well equipped, home with phenomenal views. The gardens surrounding the pool made it seem like you were in Tuscany. The owners were so cordial and accommodating. Well appointed while still being comfortable and welcoming. We would highly recommend
jean b.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Grazie mille. Ci vediamo presto!
About the host
Hosted by Property Manager
Great memories last a lifetime. We hope that you experience the best of Sonoma County like we have, at Chill Hill.
Why they chose this property
Killer views, warm pool, chill vibes....
What makes this property unique
In the words of Silk Sonic, "house clean, pool warm, sippin' wine, in a robe, gonna' leave the door open!"