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Starling’s Rest: Wine Country Retreat for 10, pool, spa, firepit, play area

Riverfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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Perched on a hillside overlooking Alexander Valley's vineyards and redwoods, Starling's Rest offers an in-ground solar heated pool, large outdoor deck with hot tub, porch cinema and propane grill. Enjoy dramatic views across the valley from this retreat’s many vantage points or cozy up in front of the fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Starling’s Rest: Wine Country Retreat for 10, pool, spa, firepit, play area

Nestled in Sonoma’s renowned Alexander Valley, Starling’s Rest is a four-acre Wine Country retreat designed for relaxation, play, and unforgettable gatherings. Enjoy sweeping mountain and vineyard views, a large saltwater pool, hot tub, gourmet kitchen, and expansive outdoor living areas. BONUS!! Returning guests receive a 10% repeat-guest discount.

Your Private Resort Experience

Parents can truly relax here. The expansive solar-heated saltwater pool (May–October) is chemical-free and secured with a PIN-coded motorized safety cover. Surrounding the pool, gardens and mature trees create a natural amphitheater, perfect for enjoying:

Outdoor movie nights
Swings, play structure & wildlife viewing
Badminton & water volleyball
Fire pit
Spacious decks & BBQ area

This serene, family-friendly retreat blends indoor comfort with outdoor adventure on every acre.
Modern Comfort in a Tranquil Setting

Inside, you’ll find all the modern amenities needed for a comfortable Wine Country stay, including:

Sonos digital music system
Unlimited high-speed internet
PS3 and TVs
Stylish, contemporary furnishings

Starling’s Rest offers the perfect home base for exploring the region while providing a peaceful escape from everyday life.

Unbeatable Sonoma County Location
From the property, you’re minutes from the best of Northern California:

Charming Healdsburg, Windsor, Geyserville & Cloverdale and access to one of our favorite day trips, Anderson Valley via Hwy 128 - all the way to the coast if you have the time! Gorgeous drive through Redwoods, charming Bonneville, vineyards and wineries, ending at charming coastal communities and the Pacific Ocean.

Dozens of world-class vineyards in Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, & Russian River Valley
Lake Sonoma/ Yordi Creek for bird watching, boating, water sports, hiking & picnicking

Russian River for kayaking & tubing
Coppola Winery Resort
Skydiving at Cloverdale Airport
Golf courses, cycling routes, and more

Everything Sonoma County is celebrated for is right at your doorstep.

The Home

This spacious 4BR/3BA ranch-style home features an open-concept great room centered around a striking granite island—perfect for cooking, entertaining, and gathering. The gourmet kitchen includes:

Viking range

Fisher Paykel double oven

Microwave, warming drawer & dishwasher

Fully stocked cookware and entertaining essentials

Indoor–Outdoor Wine Country Living

Enjoy multiple outdoor dining and lounging spaces:

A 10-seat cedar dining table on the front deck overlooking vineyards and mountains

A back deck surrounded by oaks and redwoods, complete with recessed hot tub

A scenic viewing patio above the pool—ideal for sunset cocktails

Please note: The pool is not heated November–April.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking/vaping w/in 20' of home incurs extra fees

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: ALL ESA OR SERVICE ANIMALS MUST BE SCREENED THROUG

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking/vaping w/in 20' of home incurs extra fees

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

4br/3ba Hillside Alexander Valley Home Inground Pool House
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4br/3ba Hillside Alexander Valley Home Inground Pool Cloverdale
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About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Cloverdale

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wattle Creek Winery - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cloverdale River Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cloverdale Regional Library - 7 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wolf House Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hamburger Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Milagro - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starling’s Rest: Wine Country Retreat for 10, pool, spa, firepit, play area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starling’s Rest: Wine Country Retreat for 10, pool, spa, firepit, play area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starling’s Rest: Wine Country Retreat for 10, pool, spa, firepit, play area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starling’s Rest: Wine Country Retreat for 10, pool, spa, firepit, play area located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Wattle Creek Winery and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cloverdale River Park. Cloverdale Plaza and Cloverdale City Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Starling’s Rest: Wine Country Retreat for 10, pool, spa, firepit, play area Reviews

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9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, perfect home!

Our family of 10, 6 adults and 4 children couldn't have been more happy with this home! First off, the location was perfect, just off #101 but a million miles away as far as the area - beautiful vistas, quiet couentryside but easy access to a grocery store if you need it. We never left from the time we arrived on Tuesday until Saturday. The home is lovely and has everything our family wanted - a swimming pool, hot tub, a play structure and a huge lawn for all imaginable games. Plus the outside has a huge gas grill and two firepits and a movie screen for late night movies, not to mention the two large decks. Then you walk inside to a beautiful, well-appointed, expansive family room, and well stocked kitchen all open and so inviting. The master suite was huge and the big surprise for our 4 and 6 year old grandchildren was a bedroom with a set of bunk beds! Our host was very helpful with two questions we had and got right back to us! We are definitely planning a trip back to this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Dan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host. Beautiful outdoors. Needs a little maintenance.

Overall great experience. Pam is a great host and incredibly responsive! Beautiful backyard! Has everything you can hope for ! Play structure is awesome, the kids had a blast! The house needs a little maintenance: some chairs are broken/loose, carpets need a clean, front deck needs to be repaired, umbrellas replaced. Nothing major but it adds up at this price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great break

This place was a wonderful break for myself and my 3 girls. Given Covid, it's location away from other houses or people was perfect and the pool was fantastic. The kitchen is great and amazingly well stocked. The master bedroom/bathroom is a little tired but for our purposes it couldn't have been better. Pam, the host, is super communicative and helpful.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful

Lovely settings, beautiful home, gorgeous property. A very restful, relaxing location. Property owner was extremely easy to deal with and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Eden G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good home for weekend trip with families

House layout is nice for multiple families to stay for an extended weekend who plan to mostly stay at the house (due to location not being ideal in my opinion). The best part is the outdoor area - great saltwater pool, kids area, grassy section, and outdoor furniture, its where we spent most of the time. Based on the price per night - I would say some updating to the interior would be nice - bathrooms/bedrooms are dated, no king size beds, the shower broke while we were there and it caused flooding to the bathroom floor - they were really responsive and got someone out SUPER FAST to fix it though. Location is not what I would consider "the best"...its not as upscale as other sonoma/napa county cities and we had to drive south to Healdsburg for wine tasting and better food options and can be a pain with kids in tow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

We rented the house for some quality time with our adult daughters and their families. The house was clean and ready for us. We were greeted with a card,chocolates,and much needed water. The backyard was pure bliss for us. The pool is large and the perfect temperature. There were plenty of pool toys and floats to keep us entertained. My grandsons loved the play structure and large lawn where we played kickball! The view from the backyard is lovely and from front deck was stunning. I sat on the porch swing each evening and watched the sunset. Very beautiful and peaceful. The house and kitchen had everything we needed so we only left one day to visit Lake Sonoma. The property manager was easy to communicate and answered many questions! I recommend the house for a peaceful retreat and quality time with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Fantastic Family Stay!!!

We were so impressed with this property!!! It is an amazing location and our entire family thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018