Property
The perfect Sonoma accommodations for families (and a great hotel alternative)! This sweet, well-maintained cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a bright and spacious fully equipped kitchen, a securely fenced backyard, redwood deck, barbecue, and a jacuzzi. The decorations and furnishings are luxurious, but unfussy. The owners have thoughtfully provided a Pack N’ Play, travel stroller, booster seat, and futon for families.

Location
Two short blocks from the fun and historic Sonoma Plaza, with its world class dining and shopping (and, for families, a duck pond, two playgrounds, and lots of shaded lawns). Walking distance to vineyards, bike paths, and grocery stores. Nearby wineries that welcome families include Roche, Cline, Jacuzzi, Arrowood, and Benziger. Bring the kids. No, really.

Sleeps
2-5 (or 6, if one is a baby in a crib).

Highlights
A complimentary wine tasting card good at 25 local wineries (free wine tasting is slowly going extinct, so this is a big benefit). Huge jacuzzi. Very comfortable beds. Starbucks coffee in the freezer (thank God, since I mistakenly grabbed decaf when packing). Resident hummingbirds.  Wonderful owners.

Good to know
Both bathrooms have showers (no tubs). Book ahead because this place is very popular.

Contact
http://www.cottagesonoma.com

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January 1st, 2009 | by Jamie Pearson