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The Oak Haven! Private, Nature Retreat w/ Hot Tub in Wine Country!

Holiday home in Glen Ellen with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Glen Ellen, CA
  • Place, Chateau St. Jean Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ledson Winery and Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Oak Haven! Private, Nature Retreat w/ Hot Tub in Wine Country!

Welcome to The Valley Of The Moon! Glen Ellen, a hidden gem in the heart of the rolling hills of wine country, is only 20 minutes from downtown Sonoma and prides itself on offering something amazing for everyone. Many beautiful state parks and famous vineyards are just a few minutes away. Enjoy incredible nature and fine wine at your doorstep in a beautiful, private home away from home at The Oak Haven. Relax, take a load off, you deserve it!

License Number: LIC24-0319
TOT Certificate No: 1387N
TOT certificate number: 1387N

Enjoy a hot tub soak under bright stars, a cozy fireplace in the evening, curious deer in the morning, and incredible wineries at your doorstep. Nestled among giant oak trees, the Oak Haven offers the welcome retreat of a private sanctuary.

Enjoy a glass of wine from one of the many local vineyards and see the deer, turkey and other birds that often emerge from the neighboring woods. When it rains, a gurgling stream borders the property flowing amid grey stones and golden leaves.

Featuring a spacious deck, grill, outdoor table with umbrella and ample seating, The Oak Haven is the perfect spot for drinking and dining in the sunshine or shade.

High, sloping, wooden ceilings, large windows, a dining table for six, hardwood floors, cozy couch, well appointed lighting and a pellet-burning fireplace create a relaxing experience with natural lighting and a quaint, rustic feel.

For indoor entertainment, high speed internet is readily available. Enjoy your preferred media on our portable 50 inch flat screen Apple TV and surround sound speaker bar.

For reading enthusiasts, there's a plush lounging chair with a foot rest by the fireplace. Local hiking, biking and winery guide books, cook books, board games and classic short stories are nearby.

Our kitchen offers large sun lit windows, an electric stove top, a new double oven, a large stainless steel fridge and appliances including a microwave, toaster, juicer, coffee grinder, tea kettle, coffee maker and french press. There is also plenty of dishware, cutlery, and other necessities for cooking like cutting boards, knife set, cheese graters, strainers, etc...

The master bedroom suite features a queen bed, bathroom, an open walk in closet, a treadmill, antique armoire, ceiling fan, AC window unit, base board heater, carpeted flooring and a sliding door out to the surrounding deck.

The cozy middle room offers a floor fan, closet, space heater, a comfy queen bed, and an antique table.

The front bedroom features a queen bed, antique armoire, carpeted flooring, AC window unit, fan, space heater and closet.

Both the master bath and the guest bath have been remodeled with beautiful tile floors and vanities, lights, sinks, and fixtures. The bathrooms also come with bathing gels, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryers.

Guests have private access to the whole house and everything it has to offer. I only ask that you care for it as you would your own. Thank you!

3 Reasons Why I Fell In Love:

- The sound of morning song birds, ravens, and dappled sunlight filtering through oak trees while enjoying a hot cup of coffee out on the deck.

- The glorious blanket of shimmering stars that came to life while soaking in the hot tub after a long hike.

- Sipping a fine glass of pinot noir in our king sized rocking chair while basking in the waning light of an afternoon sun.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not park in the neighbors driveway.
Hot tub hours are 7:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Shower before using the hot tub.

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Glen Ellen

Located in Glen Ellen, this holiday home is in a rural area. Railroad Square Historic District and Petaluma Village Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sonoma Plaza and Trione-Annadel State Park. Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Sonoma TrainTown Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glen Ellen, CA

What's nearby

  • Morton's Warm Springs - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chateau St. Jean Winery - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ledson Winery and Vineyards - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Oakmont Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 21 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 23 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Francis Winery & Vineyards - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Matanzas Creek Winery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pillowfight Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Market & Deli - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Jack London Lodge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oak Haven! Private, Nature Retreat w/ Hot Tub in Wine Country! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Oak Haven! Private, Nature Retreat w/ Hot Tub in Wine Country!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Oak Haven! Private, Nature Retreat w/ Hot Tub in Wine Country!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Oak Haven! Private, Nature Retreat w/ Hot Tub in Wine Country! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Morton's Warm Springs and within 3 mi (5 km) of VJB Vineyard & Cellars and Trione-Annadel State Park. Chateau St. Jean Winery and Ledson Winery and Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the environment. Nice amenities. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary L.

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

Sweet place in Glen Ellen...

Location on this place is perfect and was an easy get-away for us. A bit like being in a tree house, which we enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea V.

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

Great Location

We stayed here for Memorial Day weekend and it was a great location really close to Kenwood and Glenn Ellen. Also very clean with great amenities. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharron c.

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

My son got married this weekend.

Love the property, easy to get it into. The house was very clean. And very spacious, a log cabin like décor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Great location for a visit to Sonoma!

Kelly was very responsive and the home was lovely in a beautiful woodsy setting. Perfect for 2-3 couples. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

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

Great Location and private stay

The rental was in a great location. There was plenty in the area to do within an hour drive between wineries, sight seeing, and hiking. House was well stocked with amenities needed to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joelle R.

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

Great stay for family

The house was the perfect size for our group of 5 adults. It’s perfectly located close to the Sonoma Hwy and all the wineries, towns, and restaurants. We even saw some deer wandering around the property. Just beautiful and serene. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sue N.

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

Very nice 3 bedroom for price

Nice three bedroom in wine country. Near many wineries in Sonoma and fairly close to downtown Sonoma. Downtown Glen Ellen is close and has a nice market and a few good restaurants. Such a cute area- feels remote with curvy roads and deer. A bit dated furniture but comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

boweryb

Spring in Sonoma

Great location and nice house with a great outdoor deck and surroundings. When things weren't working Kelly made sure they got fixed. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo A., Staunton, USA

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

A glorious visit

Kelly is a superb host. Communicates fast and so upbeat. the house is better than listed. Everything worked great and it is very comfortable. We were two grandparents, daughter and husband and 4 month old baby, and our niece from Peru with her 1 year old. We were not crowded and loved our stay. It really is central to everything, vineyards and glen allen for food and restaurant. Sonoma is down the road and easily reached. We highly recommend both Kelly and her house!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is lovely. When we arrived, there was deer and wild turkeys roaming about. Every morning and evening it was a joy to watch all of the wildlife. We cooked dinner and breakfast every day and the kitchen was adequately supplied with what we needed. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very nice with the exception of the mattresses on the bed. They are all very soft, so maybe a little worn down, so everybody had back pain. The house was more than adequately supplied with Linens and towels.We did not have an opportunity to use the hot tub but would like to do that on another visit as it looked very inviting. Kelly was very good about communicating with us and keeping us updated as needed. Her instructions are very clear, easy to understand, and the check-in process was a breeze. We spent every day visiting wineries in both Sonoma and Napa and the drive to each was not bad. The house was centrally located. There was only a charcoal grill that would have needed some serious cleaning before using(A propane grill would be awesome).
Turkeys
Deer right there
Deer seen from patio
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the central location and the property surrounded by greenery. The hot tub was a nice bonus at the end of the day. Kelly is an awesome host with great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful home with an amazing view. We had a couple of deer show up in the morning while having breakfast. Host was quick to respond with any question I had. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our sister trip was wonderful. We loved seeing the wildlife everyday. All instructions and notes were great. The house well stocked with necessities. We enjoyed the hot tub every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Charming, calm getaway

Only stayed the night but really enjoyed this place. It was clean and comfortable in a gorgeous, quiet area. Just don't forget to plan ahead and give the hot tub ample time to heat up before you use it! I also really appreciated that ice was available in the freezer. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin V.

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

Nice Quiet Get Away

This was a nice get away in between wineries, spas and hiking. Loved the hot tub option. Could use some updating inside the home, but it was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

S. G.

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

Great hidden gem!

Wow! The property was fantastic. I was genuinely impressed with how clean the house was and really appreciated that it had everything I needed for a girls trip. Having coffee filters and coffee available, plenty of kitchen utensils, soft towels, and omg the beds were so comfortable. The location was good for our trip. Our plans took us to wineries in both Napa and Sonoma and we found it incredibly easy to get around. The hot tub was a welcome respite after a long day of wine tastings, as was the comfy sofa. Appreciated the detailed book of home resources for operating certain appliances, along with the local highlights. Would absolutely book again if I were in the area; loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Loved our stay!

It was so warm and inviting! We used the hot tub morning and night! Loved seeing the wild deer and turkeys! It was peaceful and comfortable. Thank you Kelly! We loved your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayme Elizabeth M.

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

The full package!!

This place was amazing. It has everything you need to enjoy an evening after wine tours. We cooked a fabulous meal and had everything we needed! The accommodations were excellent. The communication with Kelly was seamless and helpful even though she was on the other side of the world. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L.

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

Perfect home

This was a perfect home that had everything we needed for a nice stay in the Sonoma area. The home was clean and the kitchen was very well stocked. Home was close to many nice vineyards. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Great stay

We stayed here as a family - 6 adults attending a family members wedding at a local winery. The location is ideal. Although we didn’t take advantage of the hot tub the home was well equipped. We plan to return to take advantage of all the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe F.

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

Tranquil wine country getaway

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed this cozy cabin in the heart of Sonoma! Conveniently located near a number of great wineries, but removed enough from the main highway so we enjoyed plenty of peace and quiet. Serious bonus points for the beautiful wildlife we observed while sitting on the deck each evening - from hummingbirds to a family of deer. You can't ask for a more tranquil, idyllic stay in the heart of wine country.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Nice stay

Everything was nice. The hot tub was an added bonus, but must be inside by 10pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

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

Annual getaway

This is one of the best VRBO’s we have stayed in over the years.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect retreat in Wine Country

Beautiful, spacious home. Very close to many fantastic wineries. Host was responsive and very kind. Overall a very enjoyable experience and I would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Nelson

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I'm from the Pensacola area of Florida but have greatly enjoyed living in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1999. I'm a musician and have been in touring bands for almost 20 years. I'm also an artist of mixed media. I have a great love of nature, fitness and holistic living.

Why they chose this property

As a nature lover and avid hiker, I was drawn to Glen Ellen for its numerous state parks and cycling opportunities. Awe inspiring natural surroundings took my breath away and had me coming back to the area time and time again. The near-by town of Sonoma was delightfully quaint with diverse restaurant options, artisan craft stores, and wine tasting opportunities.

When I decided to look for a vacation home, privacy was on the top of my priority list. I said, "yes" as soon as I walked into the house in 2013. The house was perfectly situated for privacy with sprawling woods on one side, a sloping hill behind us and a tall fence separating our property from a friendly neighbor.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits offered at the house are numerous! They include dark and quiet nights, clear starry skies, a six person hot tub, abundant outdoor seating, amazing giant oak trees around the house, many near-by vineyard, numerous epic state parks, and a self igniting fire place.

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