Sonoma Valley-Beautiful Glen Ellen Wine Country Retreat - Amenities Galore!

Glen Ellen, California
$1414 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Welcome To Dawn Hill Ranch/T.O.T. Certificate 2329N

We look forward to hosting you but want to be transparent that parties and weddings are not permitted due to Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance. We also do not allow pets however we do occasionally bring our hypo-allergenic wire-haired 10 lb mini dachshund to our home.

Dawn Hill Ranch is a serene country setting right in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country in the charming town of Glen Ellen. Just minutes from wineries and great dining in Glen Ellen, Kenwood, and Sonoma. House has everything you need to relax, entertain and gather. Master Bedroom (king) with in-suite bathroom, Guest Room (Queen) with full bathroom. Great BRAND NEW kitchen with high-end Wolf range and all the luxuries of home. Living room, sitting room, outdoor deck with BBQ area and Sonos WiFi music throughout the entire home. Downstairs (accessed by external staircase) great room includes living area, large 75-inch flat screen TV, and pool table and guest bedroom (queen) and guest bedroom (two twin's ideal for kids) that share a full bathroom. This is a great home for getting away from it all with your girlfriends, family reunion, or romantic get away.

Incredible outdoor area with pool, hot tub, outdoor living room outdoor bar, and lovely outdoor shared swing. Make sure you save one day of your stay for just pool time.

Quiet Hours are 10pm every evening until 7:00am to be observed by all guests.
Maximum number of guests allowed is 8.
Maximum number of vehicles allowed is 4.

This little piece of a paradise was a dream of Leigh’s for many years and we are so happy to share it with you. Please know it is special to us and we hope you will treat it like your home.

If you are someone who likes to know a little history about the property we are happy to share it with you. Dawn Hill Ranch was built by Gerald “Jerry” Baldwin, an English American businessman, who along with Gordon Bowker and Zev Siegl founded Starbucks in Seattle in 1971. Mr. Baldwin learned the coffee trade from Alfred Peet, whose store Peet’s Coffee & Tea was the inspiration for Starbucks.

Mr. Baldwin planted the Zinfandel grapes on the property in 1978 and the vineyard is dry farmed organically and yields about 80 cases of Zinfandel each year. In 2011, the 2007 Dawn Hill Ranch Zinfandel won the Gold Medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and as you can imagine sold out shortly thereafter. The 2007 DHR Zinfandel was described as a medium to full-bodied wine with concentrated dark cassis and plum. It was aged in barrel for thirty months.

In addition to the vineyard, there are also about 85 Olive trees on the property that yield about fifty gallons of olive oil each year. Its fun to sample the wine and olive oil and we may be biased but they both are quite good! There is also a fruit orchard on the property adjacent to the lower patio. There are persimmons, figs, pomegranates and pears, plums, apples and oranges for the taking come summer.

Mr Baldwin and his wife, sold the property several years ago to another family and we bought it from them in 2014.

We want you enjoy your stay here and we’ve left lots of information to make your visit as stress free as possible. Below is a thorough description of the two-level home.

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Massages Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Center Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Video Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Concierge Services Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Absolutely No Smoking, Not Even Outside. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Shannen F.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    This property was perfect for our girls trip! Everything from the amazing host, Leigh, who was super helpful in planning and during the stay. The amenities were very nice, from bedding, outside furniture as well as the kitchen was well stocked! The views were amazing and very quiet and peaceful. I would highly recommend this for a girls trip or couples weekend!

  • Yulita O.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    This was a great location for us to explore vineyards and restaurants from Sonoma to Napa and the house was perfect for our family of seven. The host was so friendly and helpful.

  • Carolyn M.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    We had an amazing family vacation week. The area of Glen Ellen is charming and quiet. Dawn Hill Ranch is a big and beautiful property. We really enjoyed the amenities of the house. I loved waking up early to make coffee, and sitting outside on the upper deck with the fire pit on to keep me warm while watching the mist burn off and the sun come through. There's lots of birds, deer, and non threatening wild life to enjoy. The pool is lovely and well kept. We swam every day and it was another highlight of our trip. Our host, Leigh, was very knowledgeable about the neighborhood and many other areas. We used nearly all of her recommendations for meals and were not disappointed. She was always accessible and very attentive. The house itself is decorated with quiet luxury. High end bedding and towels, furnishings and accessories. From the microwave to the toaster oven, regular stove and oven, everything worked great. We were definitely comfortable. We highly recommend and would stay again for sure.

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 6, 2024

    Our stay in wine country was absolutely unforgettable. Dawn Hill Ranch was nothing short of spectacular—spacious, beautifully decorated, and with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and vineyard. What truly made the experience exceptional, though, was our hostess. Leigh went above and beyond, offering fantastic recommendations for local wineries, hidden gems for dining, and scenic towns to explore. Her attention to detail made us feel right at home, and her insider tips helped us discover the best of what the region had to offer. It was the perfect getaway to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday with 6 of our closest friends.

  • Marcie G.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    We were a group of 6 celebrating two fortieth birthdays! The property was absolutely gorgeous and had all of the comforts of home. Leigh was amazing with recommendations and was available at all times for any questions! Highly recommend

  • Alyssa O.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    Wonderful stay with the family. We all enjoyed hanging out by the pool, relaxing on the deck, playing board games outside to enjoy the gorgeous view. The kids even enjoyed watching the nearby wildlife. The house is well-maintained, and even manages the details well -- the towels are fluffy, the beds are comfy, the speakers are arranged well for enjoying music while hanging out or cooking. Even got some wonderful restaurant recommendations from the owner. Great experience!

  • Denise B.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We stayed at DHR in mid July. It was a family birthday celebration. There were four couples. This property was amazing! Bedrooms have plenty of privacy. The outdoor spaces were amazing. Plenty of room to spread out. We cooked dinner in the house three of the nights. The kitchen was amazing! Everything we needed to make gourmet meals. The host was extremely attentive. I messaged her several times over the course of a month and she usually got back to me within an hour. I hope to stay here again. It was a great family getaway.

  • Kellie K.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    We had an amazing time! The house was perfect, we enjoyed our mornings drinking coffee and enjoying the beautiful views. Our evenings in the pool were so refreshing. The beds are so comfortable I cant say enough about this wonderful place. Leigh and Jack were awesome they gave us so many great recommendations for food and venues. Very quick to answer any questions. We absolutely will be staying here again. Thank you both for sharing your home with us. Kellie Karraker

  • Kelley B.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2023

    Stayed Aug 11, 2023

    We had a fabulous time at this property. There are really 2 separate areas of the house, each with 2 bedrooms (accessible by a staircase outside) so it works well for 2 families staying together or a larger group. The plentiful outdoor space was so lovely with a pool area with tons of seating as well as the deck upstairs with a large table and another seating area around the fire pit. The house was very well stocked, clean and beautiful. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Jimmye Lou C.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2023

    Stayed Aug 3, 2023

    The house and grounds were beautiful. We loved the pool! Our hostess was wonderful and there for any questions! Great experience! Would go back!

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$1,414+
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