Casa Sonoma, Saline Pool, Hot Tub and Bocce

House was perfect for the four of us. Easy location to maneuver from, clean, yard and pool are fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Tom was great to communicate with. Highly recommend.

My sisters and I really enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect and the house clean with everything we needed for a four day vacation in wine country. I was a little surprised that the house was on a fairly busy intersection, however, evenings are very quiet and we had no trouble sleeping. I would absolutely stay here again.

Excellent

The property was beautiful just like in the pictures. The pool was the highlight, especially for the kids. Temperature was perfect. A very comfortable space for a little rest and relaxation. Thank you!

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Sonoma, it's in a very convenient location to both Sonoma and Glen Ellen, and state parks close by. The inside of the house is clean and comfortable, and we we really enjoyed being outside by the pool and in the shaded back deck seating area. Tom, the host, was responsive and helpful with questions.

During the crazy bay-area power outages (fires) we sought a place with power. Ours was scheduled to be out in the Oakland area. Mgmt was very responsive and proactive in communication as we tried to urgently figure out if this house would have power or not. They were extremely accommodating.

If you're eyeing this property because you'd like a well heated pool, think again. I spoke with the owner and we agreed that I'd pay the heating costs and manage the temperature on my end. He agreed, I sent a deposit to cover costs, he unlocked the pool heater remotely. The heated pool was the main factor in my decision to stay at Casa Sonoma by myself during the pandemic. As a pool enthusiast, I know the equipment and how long a pool of that size needs to reach 80F, the default setting for most pools, so I turned it on Friday morning. By Saturday noon it was a perfect 89F. Then the landscaper came and instead of me enjoying the pool I waited for him to mow the lawn then use a blower which covered the pool in debris. There wasn’t a functional pool net. I turned the pool heater off Saturday evening, on Sunday morning, off Sunday evening. An 80F pool is ideal for intense exercise and swimming laps and maybe hot summer days, but if you want to lounge the recommended temp is 86-92. Google it. On Monday I set the heater to 90F but after a couple hours it wasn't heating and was set back to 82F. Hmm. The owner texted he was getting a warning that the pool is going above 82F and that can 'overload the system'. He said I had 'tripped the safety switch' and the system isn’t 'rated to go higher than 82F without risking damage to the equipment'. If you know anything about pools there are some problems with this interaction. The Jandy Jxi pool heater there is designed to operate continuously and heats water at 104F while on. It doesn’t run hotter or colder to heat the pool or spa to a temperature, it only runs less or longer. There isn’t a safety switch and the warning was an app notification because I set the pool temperature higher than the owner’s preference. There also isn’t 'overload' from heating the pool 12F less than the owner's preferred 102F spa setting. I was never told & it’s not written in the listing, contract, or stay guide, that there is an arbitrary 82F owner remotely enforced maximum pool temperature. The owner misrepresented his preference as being the maximum for the equipment and being safety or equipment related and reneged on our agreement after I'd paid and was halfway through the trip. Luckily he allowed me to set the Nest thermostat and hot tub to my preferred temperatures. I paid the gas bill in full after the trip. I expect honest and clear communication from property managers and I didn't get either.

Comfortable, near many activities, spa fun, host accessible.

My family had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home. The yard is huge and lovely with a fruiting date palm, big pool and hot tub under the stars. We loved starting and ending our day outside looking at the trees, birds and stars. The house is spacious and clean and the location is convenient for walks in Jack London state park or a regional reserve, as well as picking up groceries at Glen Ellen market or takeout from the many great restaurants minutes away. The host is helpful and responsive. Thanks for your great hospitality!

Our family truly enjoyed our stay at Tom's property. It is well appointed throughout the whole house (kitchen utensils, spices, towels, paper products, sheets, etc.). The house, although not huge, is well laid out and fully functional. Our two children loved the pool but the grounds were amazing as well. The lawn is large and there is an area with paths and plants that made the kids feel like they were out in nature. Beyond the property, working with the homeowner (Tom) was an absolute delight! We booked for 5 days in September and were worried about the recent fires. He kept us up-to-date on current conditions and was willing to work with us if the situation changed. The only thing I want to point out is the property sits on a corner and one of the roads is high traffic. There was some street noise but it didn't detract from our enjoyment of the property. We just used the outdoor speakers on the porch to lessen the impact. Even so, we would come back in a heartbeat!