Santa Rosa, California
The Valhalla Cottage is located one hour north of San Francisco nestled on a 20 acre private ranch off of Scenic Hwy 12 in Kenwood, CA. Our late Aunt, Sally Stanford, purchased the ranch in 1961 as a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco. She was San Francisco's most famous Madame and Sausalito's former Mayor. We named this rental Valhalla as a tribute to her restaurant in Sausalito. The cottage is located right in the heart of Sonoma County wine country in an area that is well known as the Valley of the Moon.
- We are registered with the county and our Transient Occupany Tax Number is 1585N.
- The quite hours (10pm-7am) to be observed by all guests.
- 1 vehicle per bedroom allowed.
- Maximum of 7 guests inside the rental are allowed.
We had a wonderful stay in the Valhalla Cottage. Judy and David were fantastic hosts with so many thoughtful touches to make our stay complete. Orange juice, water, milk in the refrigerator to mention just a few helpful items!! The property was so enjoyable to walk and the views of the mountains were great. We had coffee on the covered back porch which also has a great dining area. We would recommend Valhalla Cottage to anyone looking for a welcoming spot in Sonoma! Hoping to visit again soon!!
Long list of pros and very little cons. Property was full of greenery and spacious, but the freeway can still be sighted, which gives comfort for those of us who are not too keen about going off into the woods. Very welcoming and clean, all amenities provided for such as toiletries and basics with food such as water, soda and cooking utensils and spices. everything was laid out in an organized way which made it easy to just live in the space and enjoy the surroundings. communication with the management was prompt and respectful, even late at night. some cons, it is a considerable drive to grocery stores and restaurants, which is to be expected of the place. it is also a bit challenging to find the property in the dark as the road leading into the property could probably use some more markers that are more visible at night. there are a total of four beds and perhaps one of the mattresses may have already reached its expiration. in summation, i have thoroughly enjoyed my stay and i look forward to doing business with this property once more in the near future.
Starting with the house/property itself the only word that comes to mind is AMAZING!! Now as for Miss Judy, I doubt if there is anyone in the VRBO community that could be more kind. She lives in another house on the property and responded immediately with anything that was not already included we asked for. From a hand mixer to bake a cake to a portable generator when power went out for a few hours. She was always there if needed but you did not know she was there otherwise. Miss Judy went so far above and beyond what you would think to expect that I wish I had another vacation coming in her area. I would recommend her to anyone that would ask and am only sorry that I can not put into words how grateful I truly am to this wonderful person. Thank You Rick Holder
As always, a warm and welcoming home filled with many amenities and treats. It’s a very comfortable home in a quiet setting overlooking vineyards. Exceptional!
The SonomaValley is a lovely area in Northern California. Every day was beautiful, and there is always something to do. Our host, Judy, could not have been more helpful! We had an infant with us, and she had toys that he could play with including a swing. The house was well equipped; it really had everything we could possibly need. We would love to return!
Great location. Nicely furnished home and super clean. Had all the amenities we needed. Host was easy to communicate with. Would love to go back!
We arrived at the ranch for a two day stay. Immediately we were impressed by the cleanliness, organization, well supplied planning of the home. Everything we would have needed was available to us. The linens were top quality. The fridge was stocked with a complimentary bottle of wine and delicious cheese. The view of the mountains made us feel like we were truly on vacation. We walked around the property and saw hummingbirds, bees, tomato gardens, tangerine trees and beautiful landscaping. We chose to barbecue steaks at the ranch our second day of the stay. I felt at home and actually had a hard time leaving. The history around the ranch is truly one to look into! I would love to come back and look forward to just that as soon as I can. You cannot go wrong staying here!
We had the most wonderful time at the Valhalla house on the Sally Stanford Ranch. The accommodations were wonderful - comfortable and casual! Everything we needed was there. We were going to make a quick run to the store, but Judy thought of everything, so we ended up staying home and enjoying the house! We were there with another couple and there was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space is they so chose. This would be a great facility for a family reunion. We wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy all that Valhalla had to offer! Maybe we'll be back!!
We enjoyed our 8 days at Valhalla Cottage. When looking for a place, it was hard to find a 2 bdrm+ that had 2 bathrooms, a/c and was affordable. This place meet all those needs and I was a little worried that it might be too good to be true. But as soon as we pulled up and walked in, I knew the reviews had been spot on. The Valhalla property fit the bill to a T and then some. David was very responsive to all of my questions pre and post booking, which was extremely helpful. The property had everything we needed and even things we didn’t know we needed but used. Dishes and utensils galore; great coffeemaker (and coffee), washer/dryer/iron and lots and lots of extra linens. Oh- and lots of closet space with nice hangers and even bathrobes! I could go on and on but let’s just say the hosts definitely have an eye for detail. The living room was my favorite space. The view of Mt. Hood was breathtaking. The cottage has a lot of square footage which could be a bit better arranged, but it is an older property and it suited our needs just fine. It is such a peaceful area that makes you feel you are out in the relaxing countryside; but yet you are conveniently right off the Sonoma Highway; close to Santa Rosa and Kenwood and not far from Glen Ellen or Sonoma. We were in the area for a family wedding and some of our group stayed at the Sausalito Cottage during the week too which is located beside Valhalla. If you have a large group works great to rent both units. This place is one of the cleanest, best stocked places I have rented on VRBO. I also appreciated how quickly our deposit was refunded. I would not hesitate to rent this space again. The location of the 2nd bathroom is a bit different- Just past the office with the futon, is a small one bedroom and the 2nd bathroom is just past that. You have to walk thru those two rooms to access the bathroom. So if you have someone staying in the small bedroom, it might be awkward. But it worked well for us; just not as convenient as it could be; but still very doable. We did have an issue with cell service. AT&T cell service was unreliable inside Valhalla. But there is a landline to use for backup so that worked for those we could give a number out to. That of course is no reflection on the property; but just good to know if you stay there with AT&T. The wedding we attended was at Landmark Vineyards which I would also highly recommend for a wedding venue. It was just gorgeous.
The home is set far from the road so it is very quiet and you can see the stars at night. You may have difficulty finding the driveway if, like us, you first arrived in the dark. Everything was there for breakfast--orange juice and milk and cheese in the refrigerator, and cereal in the pantry. The kitchen was well equipped with the expected cutlery and plates but also the unexpected--a toaster, tongs and other gadgets. You could prepare a meal for a crowd--the table on the porch had seating for 18. The laundry machines with detergent were also available. In summary, an excellent and convenient spot for a group-- 2 rooms with queen beds and 1 with a single. The ensuite is connected to the room with the single bed. There is a second bathroom closer to the two other bedrooms.
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