I rented the house for my girlfriends' trip to wine country. We could not have been happier!! Our jaws literally dropped when we saw the property and amount of space. The gardens and outdoor sitting areas were magnificent. With 3 bedrooms plus a game room/guest house and extra shower we had plenty of space for 5 ladies. The hot tub was a nice treat too. We wished we could stay longer. The location is so convenient for dinner in town or visiting wineries. It's great to be in town and able to walk places, plus the size of the lot and tall privacy fence made it feel more secluded than an in-town property. Highly recommend!!

We stayed for 5 nights at this fantastic spot, just outside the heart of Sonoma Plaza. Three couples (2 in their 40's, celebrating our parents' 70th birthdays) were able to stay very comfortably in this home, and enjoying the house, the garden, and all the amenities it had to offer!

Joe was amazing in terms of proactive and helpful information for the months leading up to our stay! Not only does he have extremely organized information about the stay in the home itself, but he was often sending helpful tips on activities, restaurants, wineries, etc. Even the days before our trip, he sent us a note to let us know what fruits in his amazing garden were ripe and ready for us! (And the map he has in his welcome book, describing all the different trees, was a huge help!)

For my parents, who had never stayed in a rental home before, they were so surprised and happy about how comfortable the home was, and how well-appointed it was, with all the amenities and thoughtful touches around the space. I've stayed in rental homes, where the decor, linens, etc. all feel like an afterthought. This is a well decorated space that really feels like you're a welcome guest in someone's home.

Additionally, my father walks with a cane, so he was happy that, even though the entrances were a few steps up, the hand rail was there for him to get in and out comfortably. If your trip involves older folks, who are not wheelchair bound, I think you'll find it works very well for them, including a bathtub with a low-profile entrance and grab handles, and a layout in the home that makes it easy to get from room to room.

I would recommend this beautiful home to small groups -- 2 to 3 couples is ideal, giving a decent amount of space for all. An additional single or couple in the garage/game room would work, as long as that person didn't mind sharing their space with the TV and pool table that all will eventually migrate to! The location is a good one: a bit more than a mile walk along the bike path to Sonoma Plaza, but not in the heart of the traffic, and easy to get to the major roads in the area. Even a decent place for breakfast or lunch one block away at the Palms Grill.

My husband has already suggested we stay here again when we next to return to wine country!

4 sisters and 3 nieces spent the weekend at this vacation rental to celebrate our little sisters birthday. We often go on sisters getaways and this was the best rental we have ever had. It was immaculate, roomy and was stocked with everything we needed and then some. The grounds were beautiful. Places to relax, to rest and look at the fruit trees and flowers. The separate game room was great for those that wanted some alone time or to watch the big flat screen TV. The owner, before we arrived, sent many informative e-mails to let us know what was in the area. We loved it and want to go back.

Stayed here in early December with wife and two other couples. Perfect setup for us. Cooked and hung out in the house in the morning and when we returned from vineyards. Played til late into the night in the gameroom while enjoying more drinks and spending time together.
Amenities are easy to use and and everything is right there for you. Thanks for a great time!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Amadora. The home is charming and the gardens a dream. We ate fresh fruit and berries each morning from the garden. What a treat. The neighborhood is quiet and the rooms are comfy and cozy. The house, which has 3 bedrooms is tastefully decorated. The only draw back is there is one main bathroom and a small 1/2 bath in the home so you have to be comfortable with sharing. But there is a guest house/game room with a lovely new bathroom a few steps from the main house. The owner/manager Joe was a delight. He provided us lists of restaraunts we should visit and they were all yummy. Amadora is very private and perfectly located for a nice visit to the wine country.We would love to stay there again. You will not be disappointed.

Amadora is a late 1800's Craftsman house. It is comfortable, pleasing to the eye, and completely furnished, meaning that there books on the shelves, games in the closet, a full set of matching dishes in the kitchen, and there are no fussy textiles. It isn't your home, because there is free surface space for interesting vases and artwork. There is a separate dining room that seats 6-8 comfortably and was a pleasant setting for a family gathering. Easy wifi and full satellite TV and a billiard table were welcome plusses. It was raining while we were there, and the fireplace was easy and beautiful when lit. The garden was a complex landscape with old trees and perennial color filling in every sq ft., very NorCal, and was an excellent view. There is a separate game room with an additional full bathroom. The second shower turned out to be essential with five adults getting ready for wedding. The house was scrupulously clean, so the cleaning fee is worthwhile. Also, a really comfortable mattress in the master bedroom was a welcome surprise in a rental. Someone thought of everything.