Glen Ellen, California
Welcome to the Mountain!
Cielo is a modern, private 10 acre estate overlooking the the magical Valley of the Moon section of Sonoma valley, miles of vineyards, and author Jack London's ranch. Come see the sunsets and the stars.
Just an hour from San Francisco, 15 minutes from lovely Glen Ellen village and the historic Sonoma town square, Cielo is the perfect wine country retreat comfortably accommodating 8:
Master bedroom: California King and large bathroom with bathtub and shower with double shower heads.
Guest room 1: Queen with bathroom and shower
Guest room 2: Two twins can be converted into a King with conversion mattress with shared bathroom
Guest room 3: Queen with shared bathroom
TOT Permit #809N
Exterior of property is under video surveillance
Cielo Instructions
Shoes
It would be greatly appreciated if you can wipe your feet on the way into the house and remove your shoes while indoors. Thanks!
***Pool rules***
No glass!!
No wine or colored beverages by the pool.
Please use the acrylic blue water glasses or acrylic clear stemless wine glasses in the bottom draw to the right of the fridge
***Pool controls***
- All the controls are on the wooden pole that you will find when on the pool deck - about 1/3 of the way toward the infinity edge after you walk down the stairs.
- To heat the hot tub, press "SPA" once. You will see a blinking red light which shows that the heat is on. When the light is solid, the SPA will have reached its set temperature of 100F. If you press SPA again it will simply turn off. The SPA is set on a timer for 2 hours. If you want it to continue, just press SPA again.
- For the hot tub jets, please just press Jets. These are also on a 2 hour timer. Just press them again if you want them to continue.
- When the SPA is off, the pool heats automatically with the solar system on the roof. Typically, the pool temperature will stay between 70-80 degrees during the summer depending on the weather.
- The pool is 37,000 gallons and is not heated during the winter. The water temperature is between 45 and 60 degrees during the winter.
- Please do not close the pool cover!
Wi-Fi
Network: STARLINK
PW: STARLINK
Air Conditioning/Heating
There are two controlling devices - one in the kitchen to control the south wing and one near the master bedroom in the hallway to control the north wing. The units turn off automatically when you are not in the house. The Temperature is pre-set to 67-75, but feel free to change the settings if you like.
Bath Tub
The bath tub is equipped with thermal air. A few minutes after the tub is drained, the jets will turn on to clear water out of the lines.
BBQ
Utensils for BBQ are located in drawers to the left of the sink. Please brush off food particles after use using wire brush provided. There is a gas gauge attached to the propane tanks to see how full they are. In the event you need a spare, they are located in the shed in the front yard near the water tank.
Coffee Machine
Please make sure you are only using one paper filter and change it between each use to avoid overflowing and shorting the machine. Also, please do not put any parts from the coffee machine in the dishwasher.
Mr. coffee machine and nespresso original line available.
Dishwasher
Please do not put any of the Henkel sharp knives in the dishwasher. They should be hand washed.
Fireplace
The fireplace is gas. There is a switch on the wall to the left of the fireplace (when standing in the living room) that looks like a regular light switch. Flick the switch to turn the fireplace on/off.
Internet
Name of network: Cavedale 2917, no password required
Laundry Room & Washer/Dryer
The light switch is the one furthest away from the door in the corner. Please do not wash the sheets or towels with anything of color as they are easily stained. You'll find additional toilet paper, paper towels, outdoor towels, bath towels and sheets here too or in the pantry.
Music
We have a sonos system in the living room and kitchen that you can connect to or plug your iphone/android phone into directly.
Refrigerator
If the doors are not properly closed, you will hear a beeping sound. There is filtered drinking water available from the inside of the fridge on the left side.
Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Soap
In each of the en suite bathrooms, you'll find these in the vanities. In the 3rd full hallway bathroom, these items are located in the laundry room.
Towels
Bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths are in the laundry room.
Trash
Please put your trash in the two secured bins in the shed in the front yard near the water tank. There is a padlock on the shed and the code is 8470. DO NOT leave any trash outside, we have lots of animal life that will get into the bags and it will be very messy! There are extra trash bags in the pantry where the pool towels are stored.
TV/DVD
No TV - this is about getting away and we take it seriously ;-)
Umbrellas
There are two sun umbrellas, one on each deck. Occasionally, the property experiences high winds and the umbrellas should always be left in their closed position and secured with the strap.
Waste Disposal
There is a small silver button (air switch) next to the kitchen faucet. This turns the waste disposal on/off.
Water
We have had our well water tested and it tested better for drinking than SF city water. We have a water filtration system at the rear of the house and it removes the vast majority of the iron from the water. You may still notice some slight discoloration. We drink it regularly. Once a week the system is purged. The time that this occurs varies depending on usage. If you hear any strange gurgling or knocking sounds from the north of the building, it’s most likely the water filtration system purging. Filtered drinking water is available on the inside of the refrigerator on the left side.
Additional Notes
•There are a few large food platters and water pitchers in the glass cabinets facing the dining table.
•The house is on a septic system, please only flush toilet paper.
•If you are planning to be away for most of the day, we suggest pulling down the shades and closing the curtains. This will keep the interior of the house cooler in the summertime.
What to Bring
•Personal toiletries
•iPhone
•Slippers (you'll love having slippers in the house!)
Departure
Please use the following checklist:
•Check the refrigerator is properly closed and the oven/stove knobs are turned off.
•Unplug the coffee maker and the toaster oven.
•Turn off all interior lights and check to ensure the exterior lights (side, front and rear) are turned off as well.
•Ensure all bathroom extractor fans are off (they are very quiet and are easily overlooked).
•Ensure that all ceiling fans are turned off.
•Hang up all the wet towels.
•Leave the bed sheets on the bed - the cleaning team will strip on arrival.
•Pull down all the roller shades and close the curtains.
•Check all doors and windows are closed and locked. To lock the swing doors, pull up on the handle first to engage locking mechanism and then turn the deadbolt lock. To lock the sliding doors, first pull backwards on the handle to engage the lock. Then slide the door closed. You will hear a click as the clocks engage. Finally, turn the deadbolt to lock. If you cannot turn the deadbolt, open the door by pulling on the handle and then slide the door closed again and repeat.
•Brush down the BBQ grill and replace the cover.
•Put all trash in the two secured bins in the shed in the front yard near the water tank. Separate the items for recycling from the trash.
• Make sure the pool cover remains open
•When you leave from the side door, simply press the red button on the keypad and the door will lock.
We loved this property! The space, views and experience really made our trip special, and a highlight of our Napa visit. We arranged early dinners in town, in order to relax and enjoy the beautiful sunsets at the home.
Cielo lives up to the photos. It’s a beautiful home, and the views are stunning. The pool is phenomenal - large and nicely heated. The road up to the house is narrow and windy, but definitely worth the trip! Star gazing on the deck after dark was also incredible - lots of shooting stars.
An amazing property with wonderful views. Pictures are 100% accurate.
A great stay with amazing views and an infinity edge pool and spa! Very well stocked with anything you need and it was very clean. The only complaint I have about this property is that the outside doors did not lock and there is no TV anywhere in the house. Warning: be aware that the road you travel on to get to the home is a one-lane, narrow road on the side of the mountain. The drive to the home is long and windy but it is definitely worth it for the incredible views. Overall, this was a fantastic stay and we are very pleased with our experience and would highly recommend!
The home was a perfect way to celebrate a milestone birthday in our family. Would highly recommend this home. Impeccable, amazing views and very well stocked. Would love to go back in the future. Highly recommend it!
Loved the home. The road was small to the house, but added to the country adventure. The home was equipped with all that you need and sitting in the hot tub was a treat. Hope to stay there again.Some of the sliding glass doors can be a little hard to operate, we found the door closet to the pool was easiest to use. The wall gas fireplace was beautiful and puts out some heat, very nice at the end of the day.
What an amazing property- it really made our stay magical. Thank you Greg and Lea for the great communication before and during the stay.The property was in spectacular condition- the heater worked well with the chilly weather and the infinity hot tub is a bucket list to catch sunsets. The internet was fast (yay Starlink!) and we were able to cook great meals in the well equipped kitchen. All the appliances were in top shape- the BBQ was clean and in great condition too. The drive up the hill was ok for us. Memory foam beds were very comfy and the showers were great. Thanks for sharing your home with us and we hope to be back soon!
Wonderful property with beautiful views!
My friends and I had a wonderful stay. The views are amazing and worth the drive up and down the steep one-lane road with several steep cliffs. We wish that the posting had included more details about the drive and that we’d been warned ahead of time about the ongoing road construction. Fortunately Lea was in touch once we arrived and we eventually got used to the drives. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Many of the sliding doors were not in use, but this was not a big deal. Thanks for a great stay.
The property is absolutely stunning, the view and the infinity pool alone are worth staying at this place. Host was responsive, Property was clean. My only comment would be that most of the sliding doors to get outside were broken and it was difficult to get onto the deck but apart from that small problem everything else was immaculate
The property was just as we expected. Clean, comfortable, private with great views of the valley. The home was secluded which we liked but the road up to the house is approximately 3 miles long and narrow and steep at times. We would stay there again however but just be prepared for the road. Overall loved the property.
This property made the trip! The house was spacious and perfect for a group of 6-8. The pool and views were incredible and had everything we needed for a long weekend. If/when we go back to the Sonoma/Napa area we would for sure stay here again!
Amazing house with all the amenities. Very clean and very well kept. An amazing pool with unbelievable views. We would absolutely stay again!!
Just stunning - the place is incredible! The drive up there was a bit more than I bargained for (but I asked for the biggest thing at the rental place and got a Suburban, which I didn't love driving up there) which was totally my fault. The owner was beyond gracious (it was really windy and trees got blown down but the owners had us out of there in no time) so I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to treat themselves to a real vacation. Thanks!
Our stay here was fantastic! It is a little bit of a drive to get to the house, but it's so worth it! The views are absolutely amazing.
amazing view, quiet location, see hawks fly. our family had a wonderful time at this property. roughly 17 minutes to Glen Ellen downtown, and 25 min to Sonoma. Good combination of serenity and convenience.
We spent so much more time at the house than initially planned. It was amazing and we felt no need to leave. It was like our own private resort on top of a mountain ( with a crazy road to get there :) )
Although the drive up the mountain can be intimidating at first, the house, views and pool make it worth it!
Not the easiest place to get to but it’s worth the drive. Gorgeous property and great host. Highly recommend.
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