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Glen Ellen Stone Retreat. Family activities. 5 bd 4.5 baths with pool + hot tub.

Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Pool
Outdoor spa tub
Kitchen leads into dining room and living room
Photo by Brian McCloud
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10327.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Glen Ellen, CA
  • Place, Benziger Family Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack London State Historic Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Cedar log bedroom w/ ensuite bath

1 Queen Bed

Hall Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Hall Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom w/ en suite bath

1 King Bed

Upstairs loft w/ en suite bath

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Glen Ellen Stone Retreat. Family activities. 5 bd 4.5 baths with pool + hot tub.

The Glen Ellen Stone Retreat, located in the heart of Sonoma Wine County in the quaint town of Glen Ellen. This creekside home is on a quiet private road walking distance to town center. Glen Ellen is home to restaurants with locally grown organic ingredients and family operated wineries. There are several tasting rooms and a gourmet grocery store within a 5 minute walk, or you can venture in any direction and you'll find world renown wineries.

Kenwood is an 8 minute drive and downtown Sonoma is 15-20 minutes away. Less than a mile from the front door is the Quarry Hill Botanical Garden. Spend the day hiking, horseback riding, and enjoying a picnic in nature at the Historical Jack London State Park located one mile from the house.

The 1.25 acre creekside property is private and quiet. The house is 3500 square feet offering many different places for groups to gather, inside and out. Three of the bedrooms have their own en suite bath; the other two bedroom share a bath right across the hall. The perimeter of the property is lined with redwood trees. The lack of neighboring lights makes the stars especially bright. Nestled among oaks is a unique insulated tree house for guests to enjoy. The chemical-free pool is heated via solar panels May-October.* Enjoy your evening in the hot tub under the stars.

* ** The pool is heated via solar panels seasonally, AVAILABLE ONLY May through October pending rain and outdoor temperature. Pool cushions are stored during the winter/rainy months typically November through April** Hot tub is hot and available year round!***

Our Recommendation!
Float in the fresh salt pool. Take a stroll along the creekside walking path. Play a fun filled game of tether ball beneath the trees. Grab a buddy and play in our game room with a full size air hockey table, darts or indoor arcade basketball hoops. Inside the house stands a full size arcade for two using a Pandora Box that can play many classic arcade games from the 80’s and 90’s. Throw some burgers on the luxury BBQ. Relax poolside by the rushing waterfall while savoring some local wine. Later, enjoy a soak in the hot tub. Gaze up at all the bright stars. Sleep in our new beds with high thread count linens. Sleep like a stone.

Rental policies and ordinances:
The Glen Ellen Stone Retreat is not a pet friendly property, and smoking is not permitted.
Due to the devastating wine country fires of October 2017, fire pits have been removed and are no longer permitted at the property.

We are limited to 10 overnight guests and 5 day guests. No more that 15 total guests on property at anytime (overnight and day guests combined). Day guests must vacate the property by 10:00 p.m.

No more than 6 vehicles at the property

***NOISE ORDINANCE - Sonoma quiet hours are 9pm – 7am and are strictly enforced. Bring groups inside by 9:00 p.m. NO amplified music is permitted outdoors at ANY TIME, as per county regulations. No DJs or bands are allowed at any time – we need to be considerate of everyone's enjoyment of the peaceful setting.***

Noise violations and neighbor complaints are grounds for our home losing its vacation rental permit, so we take this issue very seriously. If neighbors or police report excessive noise, guests may be asked to leave with no refund and a loss in security deposit may occur.

During the day, please still be respectful to our neighbors and do not shout, scream, etc. We are not a party house! We want our guests to enjoy their visit to the wine country and Stone Retreat, but must ask for respectful behavior to the property and our surrounding neighbors. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

We have additional cleaning and sanitation procedures in place, and are blocking 24 hours between reservations to allow for ample time to clean and sanitize. For this reason we will NOT be accepting reservations with a checkout that falls on a Friday or Saturday or a check-in on a Saturday, Sunday on Monday.

Sonoma County TOT number: 1458n

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
1.25 acres to explore
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Events

No events allowed
Sonoma County Ordinance; no events or gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn off all heaters/air conditioner, and fans.
Please close pool cover to keep debris out (If raining, please leave it open)!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet Hours: 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. strictly enforced. NO music permitted outdoors at any time of the day.
Occupancy: A max of 10 overnight guests and 5 day guests. No more that 15 total guests on property at anytime (overnight and day guests combined).
Parking: No more than 6 vehicles at the property

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
Note from host: Sonoma County Ordinance; no events or gatherings
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Glen Ellen

Located in Glen Ellen, this holiday home is in a rural area. Jack London Village and Jack London State Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sonoma Plaza and Sonoma State Historic Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sonoma TrainTown Railroad and Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glen Ellen, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Valley Regional Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Jack London Village - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Benziger Family Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jack London State Historic Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 14 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 26 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cielito - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Brinquito - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pillowfight Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Market & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Jack London Lodge - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Glen Ellen Stone Retreat. Family activities. 5 bd 4.5 baths with pool + hot tub. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Glen Ellen Stone Retreat. Family activities. 5 bd 4.5 baths with pool + hot tub. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Glen Ellen Stone Retreat. Family activities. 5 bd 4.5 baths with pool + hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glen Ellen Stone Retreat. Family activities. 5 bd 4.5 baths with pool + hot tub.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Glen Ellen Stone Retreat. Family activities. 5 bd 4.5 baths with pool + hot tub. located?

This family-friendly Glen Ellen holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Quarryhill Botanical Garden and Jack London Village. Jack London State Historic Park and Sonoma Valley Regional Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as stated we were a family of 10 the rooms were well spaced the bedrooms with en suite bathrooms were excellent the kitchen was designed properly we had a chef come in and do a dinner for us a sit down for 10 the dining room sitted us with plenty of room the hot tub was 104 degrees and comfortable in the cool napa nights game room was used and enjoyed no issues we would recommend this property
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

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

Wonderful location and accommodations for a group

The house has a wonderful location close to vineyards. We so enjoyed the hot tub and pool after a day of wine tasting. We celebrated my friend’s 40th birthday and everyone throughly enjoyed the spacious accommodations and amenities the property has to offer. The property is a perfect mix of tranquility with the Japanese maple trees blended with activities (pool, hot tub and game room). We’d stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing house and stay! Highly recommend it for large parties. The house was very comfortable for my family of 10, and the pool, hot tub, and game room provided the perfect entertainment. Brian was also an incredible host, meeting us when we arrived to provide a helpful tour of the property. The property is very private and quiet, but also convenient to Sonoma Square and downtown Glen Ellen. Would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky H.

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

Spacious & Beautiful

The property had soo much to offer! There was plenty of space for our entire group of 8 people..... The host was really communicative and overall we couldn't be happier with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly as portrayed/described. We were a party of 9 friends & "framily" - comfy bedrooms, wonderful bathrooms, and common spaces to accommodate us all. Outdoor amenities (pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen) were clean and spacious. Kitchen was well furnished. Property host was "on it" with easy instructions, great suggestions, and immediately responses to questions. We highly recommend this property and its central location to both wine country and the Sonoma coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Great house!

The house was spacious, clean and in a perfect location for exploring both Sonoma and Napa. We had 4 couples, and there was plenty of room for everyone to have their own bedroom/bathroom, and there are great common areas where we could hang out with one another to eat and unwind. Everything was very clean and convenient. Brian lives nearby and was easy to communicate with, so check-in and check-out was seamless. I will definitely stay here again when visiting wine country.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very roomy and comfy. The bonus of the pool and games added to a great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed all of the group settings and outdoor spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Family get-away

Great property in quiet but accessible area. Lots to do right at/inside the house. Family meals, games, conversations, wine tasting. All excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Great property!

The stay was perfect. Huge property with hot tub, pool, game room…even had a tree house! The inside was spacious with plenty of room for us to spread out comfortably. Walking distance to Glen Ellen, so it was easy for meals, coffee, and groceries. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Perfect Stay!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Glen Ellen Stone Retreat in Glen Ellen and it was truly a wonderful experience. The views from the property are simply breathtaking, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere for a perfect getaway. The proximity to amazing restaurants in the area made dining out a delightful experience. I was also impressed by how easy the booking process was through VRBO. The seamless and user-friendly platform made it a breeze to secure my reservation. The property itself was well-maintained and offered all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Overall, I highly recommend Stone Retreat for anyone looking for a tranquil retreat with stunning views, excellent dining options nearby, and a hassle-free booking process. It truly exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Outstanding Property

The house is a really cool stone and wood structure built by the owner with many amenities. It also in a great location with many vineyards/tasting rooms & restaurants close by in Glen Ellen but also easy to get to the whole Napa valley to explore others. The host was very friendly and also very responsive to a minor issue we had. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Wine Trip

Beautiful spot as a home base to do some winery touring, was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia S.

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

What a yard!!!

Such a beautiful location… Such a big roomy house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty G., Green Cove Springs, USA

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

Perfect Location

We loved the location and enjoyed the backyard space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rikki E., RESTON

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

Glen Ellen Stone Retreat

Our Book Group had a wonderful time at the Glen Ellen Stone Retreat to celebrate our 30th anniversary! The house and grounds are spectacular!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Wonderful place

The house had everything we needed. Brian was very nice and welcoming. It’s in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Beautiful home

We really enjoyed our stay. The owner was very friendly and helpful while giving us a tour and introduction to the home. This was a perfect location for our trip as we were visiting Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco. The house was clean. Backyard was beautiful. There was plenty of space for our group. A great time was had by all!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Birthday celebration with family and friends in Sonoma.

We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Brian met us and could not have been more accommodating with his beautiful home. I would highly recommend staying in Glen Ellen at this beautiful and inviting home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

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

Great home

An outstanding property that worked out perfect for us and our family. Don’t think it could be any better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Excellent experience

Great property! Clean, very comfortable and lots of amenities. Super location too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Erica C., Sherman Oaks, CA

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

Beautiful stay for the most part…

This property was absolutely beautiful! I stayed here with 7 of my friends for a little birthday getaway and we absolutely loved the property. The beds were comfy, there was a lot of room and they even had board games. Everything was great, but we had one weird experience... We met some of the neighbors earlier that day and they were cool so we had them over around 6pm . Later that night 3 of us ladies were in the hot tub by ourselves when the neighbors came over unannounced through the backyard around 10:02pm . Before we could even really say anything the owner showed up right behind them. The 3 neighbors and the owner started exchanging words which seemed heated back and forth. We couldn’t hear because of the jacuzzi jets. Then the neighbors wave bye and walk back out the backyard. We then had to get the owners attention to ask what just happened and it seemed like he wasn’t even trying to answer us. He sounded angry and barely made eye contact as he told us it was past 10 so it is supposed to be quiet hours and those people couldn’t be there. We either had to make sure we stayed quiet (which we were before the commotion. No music or anything just us conversing with one another) or take it inside. Meanwhile, this whole ordeal was over by 10:07 so we don’t know how everything happened so randomly and how the owner was there before we could even tell the men to go home.. This left us quite fearful because why did they feel okay just entering our area with out asking, how did the owner come so quick right behind them, and why was no one trying to tell us what in the world was going on? Especially because it was just us 3 girls in our swim suits so we were vulnerable at that point and we had no idea what they were yelling about. We called the owner Afterwards to ask if that was him that came back there and he confirmed. We let him know we felt uneasy and also Uber would be coming soon with our dinner. He replied “no it won’t, it’s already there”. We weren’t aware of that yet so after that chain of events the house just felt scary and eerie as if someone was watching us. Thankfully, it was our last night! I wish that event didn’t happen though because I really did love the house overall and when we first met the owner he seemed to be super friendly. That last night just left a salty taste in our mouths. All & all though the property by itself was amazing! I loved the layout, the jacuzzi, the amenities, and the views! Great place for pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

B. T . W.

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

Christmas Rendevouz

Family was looking for a place where groups from three locations could gather for the holiday. Stone Retreat was an ideal location for our interests and needs. Weather was not cooperative, as needed rains were in ample supply. Plenty of room for distinct family lifestyles, great gathering spaces, and the kitchen provided for our cooking objectives. Brian was courteous and attentive during our stay. We had a very Merry Christmas at Stone Retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Napa to Sonoma

We had a group from two different states meet in CA for the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon. Property was absolutely beautiful, perfect for our group, great amenities and close to SOO many vineyards / wine tastings. Patio and pool would have been amazing if the weather was warmer. Owners were very quick to respond and very accommodating. Thank you! Couple suggestions: update the furniture in living room (cushions) and perhaps provide coffee carafe. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brian Burns

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Papa keeps up the beautiful garden, son does the maintenance amenities and wife does the booking/administration. We like making it special and having guests enjoy what we’ve created.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is semi-rural, so it is safe, quiet and private, but just a few min walk into town for breakfast or the market for a hot panini or organic fruit. Wineries are in every direction a short drive away.

What makes this property unique

We are constantly adding new things every year to make it exceptional and unique for families.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests