This is an idyllic property, nestled against the hills of wine country. The house is perfect for small get togethers -- the kitchen is oversized and great for groups to cook. The flow to the outside and the pool area is to die for. Its hard to capture the beauty in photos! There is also a charming garden that you can pick from and cunning animals that greet you as you walk around the property. The sheep and chickens make you feel at home! We loved every minute on the property.
The downside: The internet & cell reception is grade-A awful. It's almost impossible to create a network this bad in Northern California. It's weird, since the owners are running nest cams on the property -- they must be hogging the bandwidth and leaving little to the guests. The outdoor kitchen along with many property amenities (large grill, pizza oven, outdoor fireplace) are off limits to guests. While much of it may be related to fire safety, there was definitely a "look but don't touch vibe". There was also a minor hiccup with a work crew showing up when we were there. To the owners credit, this was quickly and gracefully resolved. Also the early checkout (10am) feels chintzy given the price and robs you of another few hours in paradise.
Really amazing location. Would be a 5 star but for the internet issue which lead to angry teenagers trying in vain to attend Zoom classes,