Stylish Modern Farmhouse with Private Pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Game Room & WiFi
House in Windsor, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Herb Retreat
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Beautifully and thoughtfully designed in modern-farmhouse style, Herb Retreat is an exceptional home base for wine-tasting, exploring the Russian River, and entertaining in comfort and style. Enjoy a private heated swimming pool, an expansive terrace for lounging and dining, and an unbeatable location where the best of Sonoma County is at your fingertips.
This four-bedroom home sits near the heart of Windsor, with Healdsburg to the north, Santa Rosa to the south, and the Russian River, Napa, and Sonoma Valleys all within a short and scenic drive. As you return home from your daily excursions, you'll be greeted by wondrous outdoor spaces - take a dip in the heated pool, relax poolside with a glass of local wine, or make use of the built-in outdoor kitchen and dining table to host an afternoon barbecue. As the sun begins to set, you can gather around the firepit or move into the pool house rec room to play games and watch movies on the big-screen TV.
The interior of the home is another beautiful space for entertaining, offering hardwood floors, high-end furnishings, and central air conditioning. Past the entry hall and powder room is an open, light-filled great room, the heart of which is the gourmet kitchen. It's a fantastic space for the enthusiastic home chef, offering professional-grade appliances (including a French-door refrigerator, a wine cooler, and a gas range), a spacious island with bar seats for four, and an adjacent dining table hewn from natural wood. Completing this space is an inviting sitting area with dual sofas, a big-screen TV, and a gas fireplace.
At night, you'll find that the bedrooms are wonderfully separated for privacy. There are three on the main floor, each in its own corner, including a primary suite with direct patio access, a flatscreen TV, and a spa-like private bathroom. The other two bedrooms on the ground floor share a bathroom between them. The charming fourth bedroom and third full bathroom are upstairs, as is a dedicated office where you can escape to take the occasional work call.
Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Gourmet kitchen
Please note that a maintenance person comes every Thursday and a pool technician comes every Friday
*Please note that there is one active security camera at this home, located on the front doorbell facing outward. Audio is not recorded.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Security camera details: Ring doorbell facing the street.
2 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 72 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool heat for your stay.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Beautifully and thoughtfully designed in modern-farmhouse style, Herb Retreat is an exceptional home base for wine-tasting, exploring the Russian River, and entertaining in comfort and style. Enjoy a private heated swimming pool, an expansive terrace for lounging and dining, and an unbeatable location where the best of Sonoma County is at your fingertips.
This four-bedroom home sits near the heart of Windsor, with Healdsburg to the north, Santa Rosa to the south, and the Russian River, Napa, and Sonoma Valleys all within a short and scenic drive. As you return home from your daily excursions, you'll be greeted by wondrous outdoor spaces - take a dip in the heated pool, relax poolside with a glass of local wine, or make use of the built-in outdoor kitchen and dining table to host an afternoon barbecue. As the sun begins to set, you can gather around the firepit or move into the pool house rec room to play games and watch movies on the big-screen TV.
The interior of the home is another beautiful space for entertaining, offering hardwood floors, high-end furnishings, and central air conditioning. Past the entry hall and powder room is an open, light-filled great room, the heart of which is the gourmet kitchen. It's a fantastic space for the enthusiastic home chef, offering professional-grade appliances (including a French-door refrigerator, a wine cooler, and a gas range), a spacious island with bar seats for four, and an adjacent dining table hewn from natural wood. Completing this space is an inviting sitting area with dual sofas, a big-screen TV, and a gas fireplace.
At night, you'll find that the bedrooms are wonderfully separated for privacy. There are three on the main floor, each in its own corner, including a primary suite with direct patio access, a flatscreen TV, and a spa-like private bathroom. The other two bedrooms on the ground floor share a bathroom between them. The charming fourth bedroom and third full bathroom are upstairs, as is a dedicated office where you can escape to take the occasional work call.
Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Gourmet kitchen
Please note that a maintenance person comes every Thursday and a pool technician comes every Friday
*Please note that there is one active security camera at this home, located on the front doorbell facing outward. Audio is not recorded.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Security camera details: Ring doorbell facing the street.
2 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 72 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool heat for your stay.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Windsor, CA
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the house, the decor and all the amenities. We hope to return in the future 👍
5.0 / 5.0
This property is stunning. It is equipped with everything you need and more both inside and outside. It's is very clean and the beds are super comfortable. We stayed here in August and the pool was perfect temperature to play in all day. We loved the pool house and having cocktails around the fire pit. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was beautiful and everything we needed and wanted it to be. We interacted with the house owners directly and they were responsive, accommodating and amazing hosts for our group. We celebrated a 50th birthday throughout the week with family and friends. A ton of memories were made - lots of laughter, love and life! Thank you - we’ll be back again!!!!
4.0 / 5.0
Disappointing not to have a book outlining operation of house. Very disappointing not to have access to pool/game house as described in listing. Pool cover was so covered with debris that pool couldn’t be used. Only communication eas by computer with generic responses to our questions. Guest towels were very
5.0 / 5.0
We had an amazing time at this stunning property!! Beautifully decorated!! The kitchen was well stocked with lots of amenities.
We spent a lot of time in the back yard swimming and reminiscing by the fire.
Love our trip and will definitely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful house! The swimming pool and fire pit were a hit with our group. Loved the office space upstairs. Can’t wait to stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
What a great place to stay, has everything you could want or need. Beautiful house!
5.0 / 5.0
Clean well appointed.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed with friends for 2 nights and we all enjoyed the house so much. I only have 2 issues, and they certainly are not deal breakers and I still give the property 5 stars, but it would have been nice to have a home instruction manual. We couldn't get the fireplace to work, not did we know there was a key to the pool house that had a peleton. It would have been nice to have had access to that room.
5.0 / 5.0
We truly enjoyed our stay. The kitchen is well equipped for those who love to cook and it’s only a 5 minute drive to a great gourmet market. The property is incredibly comfortable with 4 nice bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, plus a half bath. I would absolutely stay here again. Only an 8 min drive to Healdsburg if you love that town for eating and wine tasting. The swimming pool and outdoor kitchen are a fun addition. Such a good spot for a family or friend get-away.
5.0 / 5.0
Worked wonderful for our family
5.0 / 5.0
This house was beautiful and very cozy. The couches and beds were very comfortable. It had everything we needed for a 7 women weekend stay. Location was great proximity to wineries in Windsor and Healdsburg - the yard is amazing, would love to come back to utilize the pool and outdoor amenities! We hope to be back!
5.0 / 5.0
As advertised - a great home in wine country, large enough to spread out and a beautiful backyard. Everything we needed.
5.0 / 5.0
Some nice surprises! A clothing, steamer, a Keurig, an air fryer, and all the regular things listed. Large, sprawling house, beautifully remodeled, and very clean. Definitely a do over. Wonderful living room with an amazing fireplace. A sprawling backyard with pool bib ball and plenty of room to wander about. Safe neighborhood. 11 minutes to downtown Healdsburg. Right around the corner from downtown Windsor.
5.0 / 5.0
Seven friends gathered here to celebrate milestone birthdays and it was honestly perfect! We stayed here during the shoulder season so it wasn't warm enough to use the pool, which I'd love to do. The house is beautifully decorated and provides a perfect amount of space for us to be together and also sleep very well. We all agreed it was one of our best vacation rental experiences. I'll also note that Windsor is really convenient to Healdsburg and the sonoma wineries.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was newly remodeled and was wonderful. Comfortable enough for the 7 of us and sitting outside by the fire pit before dinner was delightful. Very close to Healdsburg and some many amazing wineries.
5.0 / 5.0
The perfect home in a quiet neighborhood close enough to all action but off the beaten path enough to be quiet. LOVE THIS HOUSE!
5.0 / 5.0
Property was amazing. Can’t wait to go back next year.
5.0 / 5.0
The backyard is amazing!
5.0 / 5.0
This house is beautiful! The kitchen was well-stocked and the house had all the amenities you’d want. The location was perfect for access to Windsor and Healdsburg. We would definitely book again.
5.0 / 5.0
This home was spectacular for my sister’s 50th birthday trip! Everything about the home felt luxe and comfortable. We made use of the fire pit and pool every day. The little details like the wine fridge and and having some extra spices that previous guests had left made prepping our breakfasts super easy. If you’re traveling in and plan on cooking, no need to buy olive oil/ salt & pepper, etc. There are a lot of kitchen items to use and all the pots and pans you could ever need! Super enjoyable rental and so convenient for getting around wine country- we hope to be back!
A word of caution: The home is listed as “no pets” and there was definitely a dog bowl/dog treats in the closet and the seat at the end of our bed had animal hair on it. I’m wildly allergic to dogs so initially I freaked out, but using my inhalers and allergy meds helped. I guess that’s the risk with a rental where no one is checking you in. Some people may not care about house rules but it could have been a huge problem for my lungs. I hope that Vacasa does a better job of monitoring animals or being clear if the owner of the home has any animals.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location. Well equipped home. Pool is a treat and lovely after warm day of exploring highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was very clean, beautifully decorated and very well equipped. We were very comfortable and really loved the private back yard and pool area.
Fans were provided for 2 of the main floor bedrooms but could have used one more as it did get a little warm at night (although certainly not unbearable)
5.0 / 5.0
Herb retreat is a perfect couples or large family retreat for visiting Healdsburg, the Alexander Valley and other spots in Sonoma. It was new, clean and well appointed with great bedrooms, kitchen/great room, and outdoor living worthy of a spa or hotel.
We were close enough to Healdsburg to get into town or wine taste whenever we wanted.
I expect we'll be back.
4.0 / 5.0
This house is exactly as pictured. It accommodated our family reunion perfectly. The outdoor area was spacious and the pool just what was needed during the hot weather. If I was ever in need of a house in this area again I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
4.0 / 5.0
I’ll start by saying the overall experience was pleasant. Our families enjoyed the pool, the additional movie area in the pool house and the spaciousness of the property.
I was not able to get house rules until I booked the VRBO (even after contacting the host). When booking, the site states that once you’ve booked, you cannot get a full refund, because we were booking within three weeks of the trip. The place looked so appealing that we jumped for it. Once we received the house rules, we had second thoughts, but if we cancelled, we would only get 1/2 our money back.
Quiet hours are stated at 10 pm. Once receiving the booking info, the rules state 9 pm and quiet hours literally mean no activities outside, even if quiet.
During the summer, it doesn’t get dark until 9:30 pm. Why have a fire pit offered, if you can’t even use it? There was always a rush after pool time to get dinner made and still have time to enjoy the rest of the property before having to go inside for the night.
The house is wonderful. It is stocked with everyday needs: towels, most kitchen appliances, pantry basics, bedding, extra blankets. The pool does not disappoint- it is as beautiful as indicated. The pool house also stores lots of blow up pool floats and a plug-in air pump.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything about this rental property was so enjoyable. Location was perfect for our needs
5.0 / 5.0
This house was simply spectacular - brand new/recently renovated house with large backyard/pool area that is great for groups/entertaining. Great layout with bedrooms at the end of the house and an open kitchen/family room that comfortably accommodated group gatherings. Pool house and pool deck provided additional gathering space making for an amazing weekend for a group of friends celebrating a 50th birthday. A great house that I would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again while exploring Sonoma wine country.
5.0 / 5.0
This house was perfect for our girls' trip. Stunning backyard, bright and comfortable house. The pictures do not lie. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to the 101. We stayed here the 3rd week of September and were glad we had not paid to heat the pool--the cover (easy to open/close) kept it at a warm temperature. The outdoor firepit and outdoor grill were very nice amenities. No issues with 6 people using the WiFi at the same time. Solid water pressure (tip: let the water run to heat up--the water heater is likely tankless). For serious cooking, the kitchen was lacking some items but we improvised; however, it was well-stocked with glasses/mugs/plates/utensils and a wide array of spices. Huge refrigerator/freezer and very nice column wine refrigerator, capacious washer/dryer and all appliances were high-end. Although on an airport flight path, planes were infrequent, sound was barely noticeable from inside and flights ended by or before 10 PM. The house lay-out works well for friend groups, families or several couples. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect and lovely property!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was so spacious and perfect for a group.
The pool was very nice and warm. Everything was very clean and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
There was nothing about this home that was short of perfect. Plenty of space. Comfortable furnishings. Clean pool kept at a perfect temperature. It felt like home.
5.0 / 5.0
Our group of graduating loved our stay at Herb Ranch. The kids loved the pool and pool house. Everything in the house was new and tastefully decorated. There was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.
5.0 / 5.0
We rented this home for a girls trip. The house was absolutely amazing and beautiful. I initially was concerned with it being four bedrooms 3.5 baths at 1365 sq feet-but the home definitely felt much bigger the backyard was absolutely gorgeous and the rooms were big bright and beautiful and easily accommodated our party of 10!
5.0 / 5.0
Worth every penny!
We stayed here for our wedding weekend in Healdsburg, along with our two boys (13, 9). It was the perfect, relaxing, large space with a fantastic pool and comfortable well appointed and stocked house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is close to downtown Windsor and hotels where our guests stayed and Healdsburg, with easy access to the 101. We live in driving distance and would absolutely stay here for another getaway locally to have a lovely home base from which to explore and enjoy the area. It was lovely for our wedding being able to shuttle back and forth to have a few family and friends visit during the day, hang out by the pool and share meals. Very relaxing spot as well. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay!
We had a great stay! We'll definitely come back again. :)
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely space for a group!
Great indoor-outdoor flow. Firepit, pool, adu as second gathering space were all great. Comfortable beds. Very new space feel. Comfortable and very usable indoor great room.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic house with everything you need!
Stunning home. Great for large groups with many areas for friends and family to congregate. Outdoor space was amazing - heated pool and pool house areas were fantastic. The rooms are spacious and has great open floor plan. Would stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous home
This house was the perfect local staycation for us. Plenty of rooms and beds, enough towels and kitchen supplies. We loved the huge backyard and utilized the heated pool (must request before checking in).
The house was pretty kid-friendly, which was very important to us.
The house was pretty kid-friendly, which was very important to us.
5.0 / 5.0
This house was the perfect local staycation for us. Plenty of rooms and beds, enough towels and kitchen supplies. We loved the huge backyard and utilized the heated pool (must request before checking in).
The house was pretty kid-friendly, which was very important to us.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Windsor?
The average price for a rental in Windsor is $481 per night. This rental is $872 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stylish Modern Farmhouse with Private Pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Game Room & WiFi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Stylish Modern Farmhouse with Private Pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Game Room & WiFi. Enjoy the water!
Is Stylish Modern Farmhouse with Private Pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Game Room & WiFi pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stylish Modern Farmhouse with Private Pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Game Room & WiFi?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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