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Casa La Paloma - Historic Sonoma, Old World Charm, Great Location

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Casa la Paloma - historic home near Sonoma's main plaza
Huge, beautifully landscaped back yard with hot tub
Spacious living room
Dining room table seats 8
Upstairs bedroom with king-sized bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Sonoma, CA
  • Sonoma Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sonoma City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa La Paloma - Historic Sonoma, Old World Charm, Great Location

In 2023, we did a major update to the furnishings at Casa la Paloma, including new furniture, bed linens, decor, even light fixtures. In the spacious back yard you can enjoy the new hot tub, patio furniture, outdoor dining table and grill. It looks wonderful as shown by the fabulous guest reviews. The update was done with care and purpose to maintain the original style. Photos recently updated!

Exciting News: Swimming Pool and Pool House Coming in 2025!
We’re thrilled to announce the addition of a beautiful new swimming pool and pool cabana, set to be completed by Fall 2025! To make way for construction, a portion of the backyard will be screened off from April 2025 until October 2025.

During this period, we are prioritizing guest satisfaction by ensuring no construction work occurs during your stay. We will be limiting rentals to Thursday through Sunday, and nightly rates have been discounted to account for our reduced availability.

We’re committed to preserving a serene and enjoyable experience for all our guests. The outdoor patio and dining area will remain fully accessible, so you can relax and savor the backyard space throughout the entire construction phase.

Step into the spirit of Early Sonoma California by staying at Casa la Paloma – one of Sonoma’s historic homes from the mid 1800s. It has been carefully renovated for comfort, convenience, the maintenance of its historic character and has received awards from the Historic Society. Filled with old world charm of Spanish/Mexican California, it is located right downtown only a block from the Plaza. It’s unique location provides you with the comfortable feeling of being in a neighborhood and the fun of being only a short stroll from the life of the Plaza – walk to the Farmer’s Market, the best restaurants, the historic Sebastiani theater and endless wine tastings. You’ll be pleased you don’t have to drive home!

Casa La Paloma has a lovely spacious backyard with old fruit trees, and a beautiful patio for dining outside . Here, you can barbeque, have a small family gathering, entertain friends for supper or just relax.

The large Great Room, with it’s original Salt Box architecture, creates a wonderful space with antique Spanish furnishings and charmingly combines the kitchen, dining area with a table for 8 and the living room.

The kitchen has everything you could need for quick meals or a gourmet dinner.

In the old Parlor/Library you can quietly read, watch TV, check your email or send the kids there to play board games.

Off the Great Room you’ll find the Master Bedroom with it’s beautiful, king-sized hand carved four-poster bed, European armoire and French doors which open to the patio. The adjoining spacious Master Bath has been completely remodeled for comfort.

The second downstairs Bedroom is in the heart of the older part of the house. It has a queen brass bed and is romantic, cozy and charming. Here, the spirit of the building welcomes you warmly.

Upstairs, in the older part of the house, there are 2 more bedrooms.
Sunny and sweet, the room on the right brings the mission Spanish character of old Sonoma together with modern style and comfort, and has a king-sized four poster bed and lots of closet space.

The bedroom on the left, also sunny and warm, has two queen-sized beds. Perhaps this is the best room for the children or a couple with a child.

There is no bathroom upstairs in this part of the old historic house.
Just downstairs off the kitchen, there is a second small newly remodeled bathroom with a corner shower which is shared with the downstairs bedroom.

The spaciousness, lovely garden and great location make Casa La Paloma a perfect location for special occasions – a place for the wedding friends and family to stay, host out of town guests who have come for a conference or workshop and would like to stay longer to tour the area etc.

Casa La Paloma’s great location, charm, and the feeling of old Sonoma will enhance your visit.

Special Features
Kitchen and Dining
Fully equipped for family and entertaining
Place settings for 12

Property manager

Kendall Comfort
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We do allow well-behaved pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sonoma

Located in Sonoma, this holiday home is in the city centre. Napa Valley Wine Train and Sebastiani Theatre are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Napa Premium Outlets and Oxbow Public Market. Sonoma TrainTown Railroad and Balloons Above the Valley are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Sonoma, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sonoma City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Girl & The Fig - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Valley Bar and Bottle Offices - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mary's Pizza Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Steiners Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cochon Tasting Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa La Paloma - Historic Sonoma, Old World Charm, Great Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa La Paloma - Historic Sonoma, Old World Charm, Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa La Paloma - Historic Sonoma, Old World Charm, Great Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa La Paloma - Historic Sonoma, Old World Charm, Great Location located?

Located in the heart of Sonoma, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sonoma State Historic Park and Sonoma Plaza. Sebastiani Theatre and Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 115 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophia B.

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

Weekend Stay

Wonderful property! Enough space for our entire group and a walkable location to the square.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone L.

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

Perfect Weekend Stay in Sonoma

The property was beautiful and perfectly located next to the Sonoma Plaza. We were informed of construction happening on the property, but communication was clear and quick. We got a very early check-in which was extremely convenient. Would absolutely book this property again, and I can't wait to see the pool finished!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

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

Great Stay!

Perfect location. Beautiful house. Lots of space!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah g.

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

Amazing House & Location!

The house was perfect for our girls trip. Location was great (especially for a group), the house was beautiful, and the hosts were super responsive. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

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

Wine country beauty

Great place for small group of couples venturing into the sonoma wine country. Awesome old house with character and charm to spare.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie C.

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

Sonoma stay

Had a great trip to Sonoma. Casa La Paloma was a great location to watch to Sonoma square and well equipped for our family - 7 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Family wedding weekend

This was a great vrbo, well appointed and clean, perfect for our family of 8 and a great location. We loved the backyard seating and garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sidney J.

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

Great location

The location is absolutely perfect for walking to the center of Sonoma! Lovely spot for our first time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

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

Great location!

Excellent location. 4 bedrooms enough for all 9 of us. Hot tub and grill a great bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

40th Birthday with Friends

Our stay was exceptional and the house is beautifully set-up for large groups! The location is perfect and the house was lovely. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

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

Small Town Charm

We have rented the Casa for multiple years running - always a delight. Was super hot this visit - but the AC and the shady back yard kept us all cool. The great room area is very charming and expansive. The yard is wonderfully landscaped and well maintained. The communication and responsiveness with the management team was superlative. The location can't be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

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

Perfect!

Casa La Paloma was wonderful. It had everything that we needed, was very spacious, walking distance to the Sonoma square and we all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J., Berkeley, CA

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

Sonoma Plaza Getaway

Perfect 3 night stay for family—grandparents, kids, spouses, grandkids, happy dog. Beautiful house filled with comfort and character. So close to wonderful plaza, sights, fun shops. Key: relaxing, laid back. Grab it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

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

Girls trip with 6 adults

Wonderful spot within a short 5 min walk to the square. Such charming atmosphere and lots of gathering spots to chat with friends. Better than the pictures show really. Decently stoked spices and lots of utensils for cooking. Great communication with the property management. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie Z., Laguna Beach

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

This home is where my heart is

Full of charm, character and warmth, this large house is a great location and base for exploring yourselves and the Sonoma region. The rooms were more spacious than the pictures conveyed, and the yard is phenomenal. My favorite is the living room/kitchen area which is one cavernous room with plenty of light (thanks to skylights) and curios. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Great home and great location

Really a beautiful home right in town at the end of the street of shops and restaurants. Ideal. Home itself is really beautiful and charming and well kept. Avra, Kendall were A+ on Communications. Highly recommend this listing. Pete
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Perfect location

Our group of 6 adults really enjoyed our stay at this home in Sonoma. Location was perfect and was easy walking distance to everything in the Plaza. I really am appreciative of the suggestions from Noni and the accommodations with the BBQ location (damn rain! Lol). I would definitely stay here again! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen D., Boston, USA

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

Great location in a charming old house

Great location in downtown Sonoma, beautiful kitchen and yard to enjoy breakfast, dinners and relaxing with wine. Overall a really great place for a smaller group, maybe a girls weekend - only 1 bed that comfortably fits a couple. Beautiful master bedroom! Totally stocked kitchen for cooking. Something to note is that the 4th bedroom seems to be a converted room off the living room, so the lights and sounds come through the makeshift wall. I think some of the pillows are in need of a replacement.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamera B., Tiburon

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

MUCH MORE THAN LOCATION!

Lovely, comfortable, bright, warm and inviting. Every room felt like home. The very open concept made it easy to visit whether cooking, dining or sitting in living area. Double doors from great room and double doors from primary room open to patio and HUGE yard with magnificent, tall trees and allowed for many areas to visit or be quiet far from house. The primary bedroom could easily be a studio apartment plus my favorite Mexican paver flooring. The den was perfect for privacy and quiet time. All bedrooms bright (or dark with closed curtains) had very, very comfortable beds and quality bedding. Cars can be parked and never used given everything you could want is walking distance. I’m hopeful a month long stay is in our future. And Kendall could not have been more responsive and kind. Excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Incredible!

I rarely stay at the same place twice, but I would TOTALLY stay here again! In fact, I hope to. The location is beyond perfect- makes it really easy for a group to quickly split up to grab a bite, some coffee, dessert, a tasting, or go shopping. Makes for a great trip when you don’t have to gather the troops all day long to go anywhere. I have little kids (1 and 4yrs), and tend to get places a bit further away from the bustle, but staying so close to town is my new format! Now the house. Wow. Beautifully restored (originally built in the 1800s). Nicely appointed (better than the pics). Plenty of room inside and outside (the back yard is private and MASSIVE!l). A couple things that might matter to you: only 2 bathrooms (full BR is in the master bedroom, the only other BR is off the main room and is a small 3/4 - still plenty of room to get ready in the nicely sized bedrooms). Also, the internet’s not great, but maybe that was just temporary. You should totally book this spot for a great experience near town!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just Incredible!

I'm just now coming off the buzz of my 50th birthday party with a group of friends at this fantastic house. I can't rave about it enough - the old world charm, location and all around "fun vibe" can't be beat. There was one night that we were out at a local venue in the square and the group of us decided we would rather be at the house playing music and games, so we headed home! Even the locals are obsessed with this house! We had a knock at the door one morning and a local couple wanted to come in and tour the place. I politely declined because it wasn't my place to show and other couple of groups of locals walking by asked how our stay was and we all raved about it. I would 100% rent this home again. Unfortunately it was raining during our stay, so we didn't get to enjoy the hot tub or backyard (HUGE), but the inside was so warm and inviting that we didn't care. The kitchen has ample supplies and the bedrooms were cozy. The only downfall was the upstairs doesn't have a bathroom, so it was not ideal for the girls on the 2nd level. All in all, great place and location. Being that it rained, we were very fortunate to be only a FEW STEPS from the square where we enjoyed shopping, eating and drinking. I can't thank you enough for this gal's best birthday ever Noni!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

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

Amazing, amazing, amazing!

GORGEOUS house - bigger in person than it looks in the listing! So much charm and character, incredibly comfortable, we loved every single detail. The location is perfect, literally steps from the Sonoma town square. Kendall went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful and she was so communicative. My favorite property I’ve ever stayed in by fat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe E.

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

Beautiful and homey stay

This property was one of my favorite places I have ever stayed! Every corner was beautifully decorated and felt like a comfortable home. It had everything we needed and was in an incredible location-within walking distance of anything you might need! Can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

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

Half Marathon Stay

My family stayed at the house recently. Several of us were running the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon. The house was wonderful, spacious, clean and well appointed with great location. It looked much better and larger than the pictures. Plenty of gathering space for our group of 7. Bonus: House was on mile marker 13 of the half route. Non runners were able to cheer finish from front porch. Only drawback to house was it just had two bathrooms downstairs. The positives outweighed that by a large margin. Interactions with host were prompt and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kendall Comfort

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On returning to the U.S. after living in Europe for 5 years on a dime and teaching English, I found the small town of Sonoma and settled here while going to Sonoma State University to get my master’s degree and raise my daughters. Sonoma had all the feeling of being in Europe, especially Italy, with the climate and vineyards. My daughters could ride their ponies to town and tie them up in the Plaza in those days. While still teaching English as a Second language, I decided to open a Mexican import store in order to indulge my love of Mexico and traveling. Casa La Paloma had all the local history and Early California feeling I am so fond of. Recently, I have renovated the building with modern amenities and returned it into being a home with Colonial Spanish décor and Early California Sonoma ambiance.

Why they chose this property

The beauty of this property is in it's history. It was built as a home in the 1870s although it's adobe insulation in walls goes back to earlier times. It was the Bates family home in the 1800s.I have always maintained it's historic character and appreciated it's beautiful large garden area It is close to the Plaza but just enough away not to be too noisy and to have a neighborhood feeling. The best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

It is a short walk 1 block to the Plaza but just enough away not to be too noisy and to have a neighborhood feeling. The best of both worlds. It is located on the East side of town with close access to the local original wineries and picnic areas. You can even ride your bikes. If you plan to go to the Napa Valley, just a couple of blocks more to the East and you are on your way without going through town traffic.

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