In Sonoma County, there is no shortage of distinctive places to stay. Options range from boutique inns with Japanese-inspired soaking tubs to camping resorts with furnished tents.
For travelers who want to immerse themselves in Wine Country, however, few accommodations rival spending the night at a winery. Guests can enjoy a tasting, linger over a bottle and settle in for the evening without worrying about the drive home.
Benovia Winery, Santa Rosa
Just outside downtown Santa Rosa in the Russian River Valley, Benovia Winery recently refreshed its two guest cottages.
The Pinot Cottage sleeps up to four guests in two bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom. Amenities include a full kitchen, washer and dryer, barbecue and hot tub.
The Chardonnay Cottage accommodates up to six guests in three bedrooms and includes a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and a fenced backyard suitable for families traveling with children.
Rates start at $495 per night, plus a $200 cleaning fee. Wine club members receive discounts based on membership level. Stays include a complimentary wine tasting for two.
3339 Hartman Road, Santa Rosa, 707-921-1040, benoviawinery.com
Lynmar Estate, Sebastopol
Surrounded by vineyards and gardens filled with flowers and vegetables, the Bliss House offers three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Quail Hill Vineyard and the Laguna de Santa Rosa.
Rates are $1,500 per night, plus a cleaning fee, with a two-night minimum stay. Wine club members receive priority booking, discounts based on tenure and complimentary tastings.
3909 Frei Road, Sebastopol, 707-829-3374, lynmarestate.com
Flambeaux Wine, Healdsburg
The family-owned winery recently announced plans for a second location in downtown Healdsburg, but its on-site bungalow remains a lesser-known lodging option.
The bungalow includes a bedroom with an en suite bathroom, a living room with a sleeper sofa, a kitchen and a patio overlooking the estate’s Cabernet vineyard. Guests also have access to an interior courtyard with a barbecue, fire pit and dining table for 10.
Each stay includes a wine tasting and seasonal gifts from the estate, such as lavender sachets. Rates are $700 per night, plus a $200 cleaning fee, for club members who purchase at least two cases annually.
1333 Jack Pine Road, Healdsburg, 707-637-9019, flambeauxwine.com
Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Healdsburg
Members of Jordan Estate Rewards can earn points toward overnight stays. Accommodations become available once members reach Gold status, which requires at least $2,500 in winery purchases.
Guests can choose from three French-inspired suites in the Jordan Chateau, each with a king bed, sitting area, fireplace and wet bar, or the Wildwood Guest Cottage, which includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a full kitchen.
Complimentary breakfast and transportation to and from Healdsburg for dinner are included. Rates range from $175 to $275, plus 5,000 reward points per person, per night.
1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, 707-431-5250, jordanwinery.co
Reeve Wines, Healdsburg
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom Reeve Wines Villa accommodates up to eight guests. Overlooking Dry Creek Valley, the property includes a pool, hot tub and small wine cave and is powered by solar energy.
Guests receive complimentary tastings with advance reservations. While the winery does not offer property tours, visitors are welcome to explore the garden and visit the resident goats, chickens, ducks and barn cat, Jerry.
Rates range from $1,300 to $2,100 per night, depending on season and day of the week, plus a $450 cleaning fee. A three-night minimum stay is required, increasing to four nights during some holiday periods. Wine club members receive discounts when booking directly.
4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, 707-235-6345, reevewines.com
DeLorimier Winery, Geyserville
Minutes from downtown Geyserville in Alexander Valley, DeLorimier Winery offers a guest house and two suites among 17 acres of estate vineyards.
The guest house includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full kitchen and an outdoor deck with a barbecue. The suites feature king beds, patios, refrigerators and microwaves.
Stays include an estate tour, wine tasting and complimentary tastings at 11 Wilson Artisan Wineries, including Matrix, Jaxon Keys and Rockpile Vineyards. Rates vary by season and availability, with guest houses starting at $500 per night and suites at $250 per night. Wine club members at any Wilson Artisan Winery receive a 20% discount. A two-night minimum applies. Prices do not include taxes and fees.
2005 Highway 128, Geyserville, 707-395-0929, delorimierwinery.com, artisanlodges.com
Pezzi King, Healdsburg
Less than five minutes from Healdsburg Plaza, the Pezzi King Winery Estate Farm includes a four-bedroom guest house and two king suites on a private estate.
Like other properties in the Artisan Lodges collection, stays include an estate tour, wine tasting and complimentary tastings at Wilson Artisan Wineries.
Rates range from $895 to $1,500 per night, depending on season and day of the week. Wine club members at any Wilson Artisan Winery receive a 20% discount. A two-night minimum is required. Prices do not include taxes and fees.
3225 W. Dry Creek, Healdsburg, 707-395-0929, pezziking.com, artisanlodges.com
Kenneth Carl Estate, Healdsburg
Kenneth Carl Estate, another Artisan Lodges property in Dry Creek Valley, offers two two-bedroom guest houses and two suites with king beds and full kitchens.
Guests receive complimentary tastings at 11 Wilson Artisan Wineries. Rates start at $399 per night. Kenneth Carl Estate wine club members receive a 30% discount, while members of other Wilson Artisan wineries receive 20% off. A two-night minimum stay is required.
7462 W. Dry Creek, Healdsburg, 707-395-0929, kennethcarlestate.com, artisanlodges.com
Discover the best winery stays in Sonoma County, from cozy vineyard cottages to luxury estates in Healdsburg, Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. Explore unique Wine Country accommodations where you can sip, stay and experience the beauty of Sonoma's renowned wine regions.
