We came to Estrella to hang with family and friends, away from crowds this holiday weekend and it was everything we could have hoped for. The property is enormous! There’s ample parking and hangout spaces indoors and outdoors. We sat 12 for a late night movie on the sprawling couch, and where a garage may have been was a covered outdoor space with even more couches. The pool area looks like a Bali getaway with ample seating and an outdoor grilling area. The massive kitchen is capable, the dining area spacious and beautiful. Our gracious hosts made sure we had everything we needed and that there were no unexpected surprises. Linens were clean, extra bedding provided, plenty of towels, and the dishware was clean. The shuffleboard was freshly powdered upon arrival and the climate comfortable. Those with allergies should bring medication though. The property is fairly remote, though about 5-15 minute drive from various shopping areas. I had requested the hot tub be started ahead of arrival because it gets a bit chilly early in the evenings, and when we arrived our hosts had just finished readying it for us. The pool was warm enough, even in the moderate temps this time of year. We asked ahead of time if we could bring a 880 sq in electric smoker for outdoor grilling and they were fine with it. Overall we had a wonderful trip and I recommend this as your large group’s home away from home.

A truly dreamy destination for a large group

The home is large and has great space for hanging out. The pool and grounds are peaceful. The playground could have been very nice but the grass around it was knee high. If you are going to say you have a playground please make it usable!

This oasis property spun a refreshing twist on a family tradition of celebrating Easter with a deviled egg contest. The pool and hot tub nestled in an idyllic nature setting with hawks and woodpeckers chiming in made for the perfect venue to unwind and relax. The kitchen had every utensil and pot and pan we needed to make fabulous meals and work our magic crafting unique eggs. There was even Tupperware for leftovers and foil and ziplocks (which may seem minor until you’ve rented a place for a weekend without them!) There were games, puzzles and a shuffleboard table (we never even touched the huge screened TV!) - even a turntable to bring us back a few decades. The set up of the bedrooms was perfect to house a large party (6 bedrooms) with enough space between so you could join the party or have quiet time on your own. The property is far enough from neighbors so the peaceful quiet of the night and stars is uninterrupted. If you’re inspired to leave the property, the surrounding properties are beautiful for a neighborhood walk with friendly families, horses and dogs. And if you’ve forgotten something you need from the store or want to explore the cute downtown of Windsor - it’s a 3 minute drive, not to mention you are in the heart of the best wine and food county in the world (but I could be biased!)

Overall, the place is well-maintained. We had a pleasant stay.