An Airbnb In California Wine Country's Sonoma Valley Is This Interior Designer's Dream Stay

This Airbnb in California’s Sonoma Valley, is one stay you will definitely want to bookmark for your next trip to wine country.

I feel like I won the internet when I found this one!

This vacation rental, near downtown Sonoma, is nestled amongst a vineyard with rolling hills in view. It’s so picturesque, the setting alone would make this an A+ rental.

However, it’s the home design and grounds that made it a perfect stay for me. See if you agree…..

This is the front of the main house, with a gravel circle drive. Love the soft peachy color on this Sonoma Valley Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

I felt like we were rolling up to a French gite when we drove up, with the gravel crackling under our tires.

We rented the main house, the owners lived in another small house on the property and then there was a second studio house.

The husband is an architect and designed the house in 1990. The wife, a landscape designer, had obviously planned the grounds with a French villa in mind.

The setting in Sonoma Valley

There was a traditional parterre, a large dining area with a fireplace, stone barbecue and pizza oven, trellised seating areas, a pool and manicured flat lawn.

The vineyard and olive trees wrapped the property to create the most idyllic setting.

Gorgeous white roses and orange trees lined the interior courtyard and climbed up the front of the houses.

The front of the main house with climbing white roses and a soft, peachy stucco at this Sonoma Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

Small studio building with herb parterre garden and fountain bubbling in the center. Sonoma Airbnb grounds and garden. #airbnb #winecountry

Large outdoor dining area with stone fireplace and barbecue, even a pizza oven! Sonoma Airbnb grounds and garden. #airbnb #winecountry

Trellised seating areas wrapped the sides of the main house of this Sonoma Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

Unfortunately we had rain the entire weekend, but I did get to sip my coffee here one morning in the side garden, before the rain started.

Yes, those are potted hydrangeas about to burst out and bloom, sitting beside the bench.

Trellised seating areas wrapped the sides of the main house of this Sonoma Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

Trellised seating areas wrapped the sides of the main house of this Sonoma Airbnb. Orange trees and white rose bushes were loaded with fruit and flowers. #airbnb #winecountry

Trellised seating areas wrapped the sides of the main house of this Sonoma Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

Herb garden of Sonoma Farmhouse Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

Stepping up to the entrance, white roses greeted you outside and in.

Simple foyer vignette with gilded mirror, painted rustic console and an abundance of white roses. #airbnb #winecountry

The overall Ambience - French inspired Farmhouse

The whole home was furnished with simple, rustic antiques and beloved furnishings. Fresh flowers, books, candles, original art, even a baby grand piano filled the home with personality and a truly timeless style.

Walls, mouldings, and ceilings were all painted a very soft peach-toned white and created a lovely warm envelope that worked so well with the exterior of the home.

I really felt like I was transported to the French countryside!

I met my family here after my stay in Napa with SKS Appliances and the Design Hounds, so it was nice to extend the trip to include a long weekend in this quaint area.

Living Room

Immediately to the left of the entry was the living room.

European ambience in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental living room. #airbnb #winecountry

Antiques, books and art create a European ambience in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental living room.#airbnb #winecountry

Antiques, books and art create a European ambience in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental living room.#airbnb #winecountry

The baby grand in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb adds sophistiction to the European ambience in the living room. #airbnb #winecountry

Antiques, books and art create a European ambience in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental living room. #airbnb #winecountry

Antiques, books and art create a European ambience in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental living room. #airbnb #winecountry

Antiques, books and art create a European ambience in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental living room. #airbnb #winecountry

Kitchen and Dining Room

To the right side of the entry was the dining room and kitchen.

It was fully equipped with the best utensils and lovely white dishes, a Viking cooktop, gorgeous green Staub cookware, an espresso machine, lots of seasonings and spices to use, and of course, wine glasses.

Vintage French posters create a European ambience in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental dining room. #airbnb #winecountry #farmhousekitchen

Peering from the dining room to the kitchen over the bar at this Sonoma Valley Airbnb. Great appliances, an espresso maker, and quality cookware make this a fab kitchen for cooking some family style meals. #airbnb #winecountry #farmhousekitchen

Cookbooks, travel books, baskets for marketing and day trips are all helpful and make for a lived-in vibe in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

BTW, I AM stealing that stainless steel counter/splash idea at the sink for clients with marble countertops. So durable!

Loved the wood counters too and the checkerboard, muted color tile (although I would have taken that tile all the way to the countertop ;-).

The materials just all work with the French farmhouse concept and you can see how timeless it all is.

We loved cooking in this kitchen! We had everything needed to prepare a meal with our own groceries and I loved the abundance of dishes and cookware in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental.#airbnb #winecountry #farmhousekitchen

We loved cooking in this kitchen! Here is the open kitchen shelving with assorted spices and dishes in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental. #airbnb #winecountry #farmhousekitchen

Here’s the Viking cooktop with Staub hunter green cookware in the kitchen. Vintage French posters create a European ambience in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb vacation rental dining room (beyond the kitchen)..#airbnb #winecountry #farmhousekitchen

We all cooked and enjoyed dining there. We all love a beautiful cheese and fruit plate. :-)

One of our fabulous cheese trays while we were vacationing at this Sonoma Valley Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

We made a big breakfast one day while we were vacationing at this Sonoma Valley Airbnb.#airbnb #winecountry #farmhousekitchen

Fruits of the garden at this Sonoma Valley Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS

The bedrooms were all upstairs, with a master that had an adjoining bath and two bedrooms that shared a hall bath.

They were simply decorated using the same paint color as below. They were furnished with comfy beds, fresh, white linens, and these cute painted chests with gilded mirrors or vintage photographs. White roses found their way to the bedrooms too.

The master had a fireplace and some seating.

The central staircase with a tall window and more books and games in this Sonoma Valley Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry

The fireplace in the master bedroom of this Sonoma Valley Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry #cottagebedroom

Simple rustic furniture, high quality bed linens, white roses and all needs thoughtfully attended to in the bedrooms of Sonoma Valley Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry #cottagebedroom

Simple rustic furniture, high quality bed linens, white roses and all needs thoughtfully attended to in the bedrooms of Sonoma Valley Airbnb. #airbnb #winecountry #cottagestyle #cottagebedroom

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This Sonoma Airbnb was really the perfect place to stay with charm and a simple, rustic, European ambience. You will love it too! #airbnb #winecountry

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Tranquil Eastside Sonoma Farmhouse

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