Kenwood, California
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Brambleberry is a luxurious and private 3+ acre gated estate in the heart of Sonoma’s quintessential Valley of the Moon wine country, surrounded by vineyards, near renowned wineries and wonderfully located for touring Northern California's wine country.
Selected May 2017 by HomeAway and Frommer's as their signature wine country property for Frommer's worldwide 60th Anniversary promotion.
Brambleberry was earlier featured in Travel + Leisure, whose writer chose to reside there exclusively during his county-wide tour.
Now in our 18th rental season, we've hosted nearly 500 vacation rentals and had many repeat guests. We commonly hear that Brambleberry is even more stunning than our photos suggest! For additional photos and information, please look on the web under WineCountryHouse. Upon request we act as virtual concierge to our guests, providing recommendations on wineries, restaurants, shopping and local attractions.
From its serene setting to its traditional house, Brambleberry distinctively combines authentic wine-country and farm aesthetics. Blackberries (great for picking) abound in wild brambles. Majestic oaks and redwoods, a seasonal creek and a seasonal pond, all on level grounds, create a park-like setting. Private and quiet, yet conveniently located, the traditional farmhouse-style home is set well back and reached by a long, tree-lined driveway. A wraparound veranda lined with mature wisteria provides a cooling retreat from summer heat. Take in pristine views of nearby Sugarloaf, the landmark Sonoma Valley peak, while luxuriating in the heated pool or custom spa.
The 2600+ sq ft home has been exquisitely updated with attention to its vintage style, with high ceilings and high-end fixtures and appointments. The comfortable furniture includes antique and period pieces. Antique prints and paintings and unique handcrafted treasures echo Brambleberry's vintage aesthetic. Brambleberry is fully handicapped accessible and has access ramps, an elevator and an accessible full bath.
Serious and casual chefs alike will delight in the large designer kitchen, featured in Better Homes and Gardens. Its dining nook seats 10 and overlooks the pool. Luxury appliances, including a massive Wolfe six-burner range and oven and Thermador convection oven, are complemented by granite counter tops, a marble baker’s counter, a center island ideal for gourmet meal preparation and high-end cookware and dishware. Adjoining the kitchen, the formal dining room has a beautiful trestle table and an office area overlooking the pool. Keep in touch with high speed internet/Wi-Fi, guest computer and printer/copier/scanner/fax. From the dining room enter the large, inviting living/family room with fireplace of local fieldstone and 65" flat screen TV. When it’s cool, luxuriate before a roaring wood fire. Step outside to the wraparound veranda furnished with rocking chairs and vintage wicker and bistro seating. Also on the ground floor are a den, two half bathrooms and a large finished mudroom/laundry room with easy access to the pool, spa and bocce court.
Brambleberry can sleep up to 10. Large groups ideally include small children and not more than seven adults. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms, all with views. The master has a king and a twin, one guest room sleeps four with a queen and trundle bed and the second guest room has a queen. Downstairs, the den sleeps two with a trundle sleigh bed and sliding doors for privacy. The master bath has a large stall shower and a freestanding clawfoot bathtub. The guest bath has a shower-tub combination.
The beautiful estate-size pool has salt chlorination and a recessed safety cover that keeps it clean and warm. Solar pool heat can be supplemented by gas heat in cooler months. After a swim, enjoy a shower in the outdoor changing room. A large custom stone spa is inviting year-round. The large bocce court with premium Har-Tru surface provides hours of fun for all ages. Gather around the wine-barrel fire pit on cooler evenings. Comfortable outdoor seating on the patio and pool deck, extensive lawns and mature shade trees create the perfect setting for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Brambleberry is fully equipped for young children, including two Pack 'n Plays, high chair, stroller and baby monitors. A full collection of ride-on toys and wagons is available. Other amenities include two-zone central air and heat, water purification system, double-paned windows for warmth, security system, high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, three TV's (including 65” HDTV) on cable with DVD, gas grill, croquet, horseshoes, bocce ball, ping pong and basketball.
Brambleberry has an automatic whole-house standby electrical generator that provides power in the event of a utility power shutoff or outage. It is powered by natural gas (natural gas service typically continues during an electrical power outage).
So as not to disturb our neighbors and to comply with the local vacation rental ordinance, we don't allow on-site events, oversized rental parties or heavy entertaining. By prior arrangement, day visitors may be considered.
Brambleberry’s sophisticated interior appeals to discerning adults while its magical outdoors is a paradise for children of all ages. Brambleberry is a luxury retreat that will be part of many happy memories.
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We very much enjoyed our stay at the Brumleberry. The house is charming and maintained with a lot of love by the owners. The outside is where we spent most of our time… The pool is very nice. There is also a hot tub and bocce ball court which kept us busy. The outdoor space is huge and definitely enough for everyone to have had their own corner. The house is just 15-20 mins to downtown Sonoma, which was easy to get to. We truly appreciated all the hospitality and would like to be back down the road!
My wife and children (2 & 4) booked Brambleberry for a getaway trip from the Bay Area right before school began. Before arriving we exchanged emails with Kathleen and she was very prompt and welcoming to us. Since we were bringing our kids she arranged for a pack and play for our youngest and toys for the girls were waiting for us on the porch when we arrived which was delightful. The house was clean and well maintained and felt like home during our stay. The girls loved swimming in the pool each day and there were some great nooks in the house and out in the yard for them to explore. The home is very close to vineyards and shopping but it was a joy just spending lazy afternoons enjoying the water and having a glass of wine on the porch. We would highly recommend this property, particularly for any families like us!
Brambleberry is a beautiful property. It is quite private, without being isolated, It has a very nice pool, bocci court, basketball hoop, and fruit trees. The house is large, charming and comfortable, and has a beautiful, large porch that provides shade and a direct view of the pool area. But the charm of the house is a result of its age and, therefore, one should not expect contemporary, sleek and totally updated facilities. The kitchen is large, has excellent appliances and is very well-equipped. There is an outdoor grill. The house is ideal for a family with children, It is equipped with a great selection of children's and adult books, children's games, and equipment for very young children. Our family had a fantastic week at Brambleberry - taking day-trips to nearby sites, hiking trails, wineries, etc., and spending afternoons around the pool and engaged in a variety of activities, such as badminton, bocci, and croquet. The evenings were magical as we watched the sunlight fade over a mountain on one side and a vineyard on the other. The owners were very gracious and provided a trove of valuable information.
Property served the needs of entire family: age 2 to 70! Beautiful setting and wonderful location! We enjoyed the pool, games galore and wonderful home! Close to amazing wineries. Kathleen was easy to work with and detailed oriented re our stay! Enjoyed our stay!
We were at Brambleberry for many family milestone celebrations. A family of 5 with adult children, we were so thrilled to have abundant space in a gorgeous, estate like setting. The house is spectacular, the grounds and surrounding wrap around porch are breathtaking. The pool and hot tub are delightful. Kathleen responded quickly to any questions, left detailed instructions on everything, allowed in early check-in, and was very accommodating. I would highly recommend this property, with all there is to do nearby (thanks, Kathleen) and the beautiful home that really felt like home.
This was a great property for our group of 6 longtime girlfriends. The house is very spacious. Plenty of room to be together or spread out. Wineries and hiking all very close by. Beautiful scenery all over. About a 15 minute drive to the Sonoma Square. The owners were very responsive to our needs. All was great!
Everything was perfect. The house was cozy and inviting and had everything we could ever need or desire. We were traveling with two young children who were overjoyed by all the available toys both inside and out. The location is perfect - right near many vineyards and the charming Glen Ellen, and close proximity to several gorgeous parks including Annadel State Park, which was just a short walk away. Kathleen was so friendly and welcoming from the moment we made our reservation - she gave us so many great tips on things to do in the area. Her advice was every so helpful. We were sorry we didn't see more sun - though we enjoyed the egret and pair of mallard ducks took up residence on the lawn. We look forward to returning and enjoying the pool on some warmer days. You cannot go wrong with this home and its lovely owners!
We stayed for a bachelorette, very great location. Lovely yard and home!
With magical homes like this one it hurts to leave a five star review because you want to keep it all to yourself. This home was amazing for our family of young and old to enjoy a peaceful Thanksgiving. The kitchen had everything you could ask for to cook a Michelin rated meal, the pool fabulous for a dip and the grounds were stunning. Thank you a million times over for a wonderful home to bring us together.
I have never rented a property on VRBO before. I did not know what to expect. Our hosts and property were wonderful. We received so much helpful information before our stay, including information about wine tours and local wineries, grocery stores and restaurants. We felt very supported through the planning process. When our arrival times were delayed the hosts offered to provide us with food and wine waiting for us upon arrival. The home was great. Convenient location, clean, spacious, great wifi, had all the things we needed foe cooking, laundry, etc. We would absolutely recommend this property and these hosts!!
The house and the grounds are perfect for a very relaxing family trip. It’s very private and in great location.
A gorgeous property, as-advertised. And the hosts were on-site to greet us and were incredibly easy to communicate with. Loved it!
This home was perfect for our girls trip to Napa/Sonoma. Kathleen and Rob were excellent hosts. Would definitely stay here again!
Our family had such an enjoyable and relaxing long weekend at Brambleberry. Such a lovely location with plenty of great hikes in the vicinity. We loved the house and the property. So gorgeous. Would happily return!
What a beautiful place! This property is a true gem. My friends and I had a wonderful time at Brambleberry. The house was spotless and had a ton of character, and we loved having our own swimming pool, hot tub and bocce court. Kathleen and Rob were exceptionally communicative and welcoming. We'll definitely be returning!
great property very private, large yard beautiful home would love to come back
Lovely home and perfect spot for a wine weekend.
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