Gaige House
13540 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen, CA 95442-9305
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#1 of 1 small hotel in Glen Ellen
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Tucked into the Sonoma Valley hamlet of Glen Ellen, the Gaige House feels like a secret hideaway. Of course, it's not really a secret; the Gaige House is regularly recommended in Michelin and other guides. Gaige House is part of the prestigious Four Sisters Inns collection and is an elegant blend of vintage and contemporary architecture. The verdant, secluded setting along Calabaza's Creek includes an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. All guests enjoy complimentary breakfastt and afternoon wine and cheese tasting as well as house-baked matcha cookies, after-dinner sake alongside the port and sherry. Guests staying in Gaige House’s Zen Suites discover additional enhancements found in classic ryokans, such as the use of yukata robes, geta and zori slippers.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Yoga room
Free breakfast
Concierge
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Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
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13540 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen, CA 95442-9305
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Somewhat walkable
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We had a wonderful stay at Gaige House for our anniversary. Our room must have been upgraded since I booked a king room and we were given a suite, which was an incredibly kind gesture. The suite was AMAZING, we were in room 19, the room was lovely and the view out the window was so peaceful. The hotel grounds are so lovely and we also very much enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. We have been recommending it to friends non-stop since staying there!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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If you’re looking to get away, looking for a tranquil Lost in Translation vibe, filled with peace and quiet, head over to Gaige House @thegaigehouse in Glen Ellen.
I’ve been wanting to try this hotel for a while, but always end up over at the Kenwood Inn…another Four Sisters Inn hotel. The Gaige House — an Asian inspired, Shangri-la boutique hotel, where you’re quickly transported to another country of Zen-ful bliss. From the moment you arrive, everything is just perfect. The outdoor and common area provide plenty of lovely seating, with the white noise of local birds adding to the tranquilness of your sunny afternoon. The pool provides just enough for a dip and movement, before heading back to your shaded lounge chair, where your book, wine, or perhaps your lover, are waiting for you to sink back in and relax.
Breakfast is complimentary…and yummy. There is a wine and cheese hour every evening, if you haven’t brought your own. As you walk to your room, you’ll find the attention to detail to holding their Asian inspired theme to standard. As we walked by the bamboo and into our room, I was just amazed. Every corner of our space was another big internal surprise of hotel lover bliss. Some of my favorites: - Spa-inspired bath amenities - Two yukata robes with obi sash - Two pairs of Japanese geta outdoor slippers & zori indoor slippers - An interior glass Zen rock garden atrium - Complimentary bottle of sake and Yoku Moku cookies - French Press Coffee and cast iron tea set - Private outdoor patio with chaise lounges - A beautiful and luxury king bed that invites you to dream as if you’re in another country and wake up feeling like you are Time for a trip.…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Gaige House. I was trying to recover from a back injury and needed a little RnR. The Gaige House was perfect. The attention to detail was excellent. Great customer service from the moment we walked in. The Happy Hour had a lovely spread of local cheese, fruit, etc, plus a gal from a local winery was pouring their wines. The grounds are beautifully manicured and designed in a calming Japanese style and the hot tub very relaxing. But had I wanted to soak in the room, the tub was super deep and would have accommodated two. We had room 8 which had a comfy king bed and soft sheets and a nice patio. The breakfast was excellent…overnight oats, fresh delicious peaches, real eggs, french toast with fresh berries, etc. But my favorite part was the best massage that I’ve ever had by Tyrona. 25 years doing body work, this gal helped my back in one massage more than I could have imagined. I am forever grateful. Everything about our experience was top notch. …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I was on a solo trip to the wine country for 2 nights on an annual getaway to see family and have some time to chill out by myself. This inn is in an excellent location! It is central to some fantastic wineries and within walking distance to good restaurants in Glen Ellen. I splurged a bit and stayed in the woodside suite. It was very peaceful with the bubbling fountain, spacious yet cozy with the fireplace and had just a great ambiance. I felt safe and relaxed and the amenities were elegant. Breakfast on the deck was great too - lots of fresh fruit and seating options to choose from. The inn is a bit larger and had more rooms than I thought - but I never felt crowded or overwhelmed by people. I originally wanted to spend some time by the pool but it didn’t quite look as inviting as the pictures. I felt the same way about my patio area off of my room - like it was a bit dusty or not quite as inviting as I would’ve liked. The mattress was also really hard - so much so that I’ll probably try a different location when I return to the area with my husband in the future.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: If you are looking for a wine tasting nearby, I HIGHLY recommend visiting Kunde for their...
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We stayed here for our wedding night and came back for our one year anniversary. We love it. It's definitely not an everyday experience but a lovely way to treat yourself. All the little touches make it a real luxury experience. Relaxing, wonderfully located and peaceful. Definitely recommended.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I stayed here for a girl friends getaway for 3 nights. It was our first time in the area and we chose Gaige House for the quiet location and nice amenities. We booked the Creekside Suite (which is ADA accessible). Our stay was definitely a splurge. Even with early booking discount (I think 20% off as we booked over 2 months in advance), it came to about $700 USD per night. Our room and the facilities were nice, but I would say the level of service and luxury are not exactly what I would expect at this price range. For instance, the front desk staff is gone after 7:30pm and they specify only to call them after hours if it is a real emergency. People were nice at reception but when we had certain requests (e.g. a 2nd luggage rack), they said they didn't have any. We only realized on the last day that while there is no kettle, there is a hot water tap on the sink in the room. However, there were no tea bags in the room. You would have to perhaps plan ahead and take some tea bags during breakfast if you want to have some in the room. Our TV signal was not working (although it was not a big deal as we didn't really want to watch TV, so we did not bother to ask the staff to fix it). The key to our suite was kind of finicky and would get stuck. Our room was really spacious and comfortable. It is right next to the meditation room, pool and hot tub. There is a private patio with lounge chairs overlooking the creek - so peaceful and relaxing. The room is super quiet because it is away from any other guest rooms. The sky light is really nice. The soaker bathtub looks nice but is a weird shape and takes literally FOREVER to fill up, so it is not the most practical. I tried to use it once, it took over 15 mins to fill up just past my legs (when sitting down) and I just gave up. The fireplace was super cozy and the bluetooth speaker worked well. Robes were nice. Pillows were too flat. The pool was nice, but it was a bit chilly on the days we were there. Staff told us the pool was heated but there is no way, it was freezing cold. Myself and other guests sat in the hot tub and then used the main pool as a "cold plunge", but it was not comfortable to actually swim in. The meditation room is gorgeous - but open, so during our stay it was too cold to sit there or do yoga there. Instead, we borrowed the yoga mats and used them in our room. The breakfast was quite nice, with a good mix of pastries, nice fresh fruit and granola and rotating hot dishes (so if you stay multiple days, it won't be the same everyday) - e.g. pancakes, hash browns, scrambled eggs, frittata. The complimentary sake and port was a nice touch for a night cap, as were the chocolate chip cookies in the lobby. We joined the wine and cheese hour twice which had a nice sampling of white, red, and rose wines from the area. It runs from 5-6pm and you can enjoy it with cheese and charcuterie in the inviting living room area or on the terrace. Try to arrive closer to 5pm. I noticed both times by 5:45pm some wines had run out (I did notice some other guests pouring themselves HUGE glasses of wine, so that must be why haha). The location was great - we walked to Glen Ellen Star for dinner which was amazing (reservations open about 2 weeks in advance, be sure to reserve online). It is just 15 mins drive from downtown Sonoma and half an hour to Napa. There are not many places within walking distance, but you are a short drive to lots of great wineries and restaurants. We really liked the small boutique vibe of Gaige House. I am not sure the price is justified, but would recommend it for a quiet getaway, especially for couples as the place is quite romantic. …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We booked for a special anniversary. When we arrived, we were upgraded to the Gaige Suite which was wonderful - very spacious and comfortable, with its own private deck and firepit. There is also a pool on site but it doesn't open until 9am, as there are sleeping rooms right next to it. Happy hour from 5-6 is a good opportunity to meet other travelers. Breakfast (included) is basic but the granola is really good and coffee is strong! A couple small quibbles: some of the in-room gadgets (fire pit, coffee maker) are nearly impossible to operate without written instructions, which were not provided. Also, in spite of the beautiful physical plant we found the staff to be perfunctory - pleasant but did not go out of their way. If I could I'd deduct half a star but since I can't, the location/comfort still merits 5 stars.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This hotel is a quaint, beautiful hotel close to Sanoma wineries. The rooms are beautiful. We were so comfortable and safe. The showers are set up so that you feel like your outdoors, but private for your room only.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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I cannot say enough about this hotel! We stayed in the Woodside Suite it was wonderful with its bubbly fountain in the yard and the creek lulling you to sleep the room was cozy and the Japanese tub for two was just amazing. The hotel was so Zen, so many wonderful places to just sit and chill! Their 5pm wine and cheese pairing every night was perfect and they occasionally hosted wineries from the area, we never missed it! If your looking for a lowkey area to stay this is it, we didn’t want to be in a busy location. We ate dinner at several of the local restaurants some in walking distance in town they were marvelous and a couple we drove to but only 5 min drives and we enjoyed the food every night! The hotel is centrally located to drive everywhere but keep you feeling relaxed when your there. We enjoyed the hottub a couple nights by the pool and even enjoyed the heated pool in March! Will definitely come back to stay here for any new trips …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My wife and I spent the past few days here and it was the perfect getaway. Multiple cozy fireplaces. Attentive and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. Thoughtful amenities. Can’t wait to return here again soon.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$289 - $402 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
gaige house, a joie de vivre hotel hotel glen ellen
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Gaige House, A Four Sisters Inn
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSonoma CountyGlen Ellen
NUMBER OF ROOMS
23
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaige House
Which popular attractions are close to Gaige House?
Nearby attractions include Jack London State Historic Park (1.2 miles), Imagery Estate Winery & Art Gallery (1.2 miles), and Glen Ellen Village Market (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Gaige House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Gaige House?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Gaige House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Gaige House?
Conveniently located restaurants include El Molino Central, Glen Ellen Village Market & Deli, and the fig cafe & winebar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Gaige House?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a yoga room during their stay.
Is Gaige House located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the center of Glen Ellen.
Are there any historical sites close to Gaige House?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Jack London State Historic Park (1.2 miles) and Jack London Village (0.8 miles).
Is Gaige House accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.