We are taking a year to live abroad with our boys, and are looking for the right family for a long-term rental. Our 3-bed 2-bath fully renovated, furnished home is perfect for families who are considering a move or a second home in wine country (and want to test the waters!). Or for new arrivals to Sonoma County who need a warm and comfortable home base for a year. Sebastopol is a charming small city dotted with restaurants, local shops, vineyards, farm stands, and top-notch schools. The house is 5 minutes from downtown, but with a distinctly country vineyard feel. The 1.25 acre property seems larger than it is, deeply sloped with dozens of the old-growth heritage Gravenstein apple trees that defined Sebastopol from the early 1900s until the wine industry boom. It is a delicious micro-climate of full warm sun and cooling evening fog, 20 minutes to Bodega Bay and Doran Beach or to the lazy Russian River. Surrounded by local wineries. A gorgeous rural 30 minute drive will get you to Tomales Bay for kayaking and fresh oysters. 60 minutes south to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. This is not a pristine Wine Country rental designed just to be looked at. This ridge-top historic orchard property is our home, made to be lived in and well-loved. Prepare feasts in the spacious, stocked, open-plan kitchen with a walk-in pantry and spectacular 360-degree views. Host friends on one of the 3 redwood decks overlooking pastures, orchards, and vineyards. Gaze down Green Valley, out to Mount St. Helena and the Mayacamas range, and the twinkling evening lights of nearby Santa Rosa. Take your fresh eggs and morning coffee out on one of the southeastern-facing decks and watch the sun crest the morning fog over Petaluma Valley. Sip chardonnay in the Adirondack chairs under the kiwi vines. Pick the golden raspberries. Snooze in the hammock under the pergola. Switch to a Sonoma County pinot and grill up some local Russian River steelhead trout. Tuck under a blanket with steaming tea and watch the chilly evening fog roll in over the western ridges from the coast. Soak in the hot tub under the stars, and listen for the Great Horned owls that roost in nearby redwoods. That's what we do. It never gets old. - Fully furnished, with ample space for your personal belongings - Master bedroom with private deck access, queen bed, dressers and and large closet/ dressing room - 1 small bedroom with queen bed, dresser, and clothes hanging rack - 1 large bedroom with 1 twin loft, 1 low twin bed plus trundle, 2 desks, and closets - dedicated private home office equipped with double monitor, printer, ergonomic chair, and sit-to-stand desk - dining area accommodates 6-8, plus 4 kitchen island seats - den with SmartTV - hot tub - beautiful newly renovated bathrooms; 1 with walk-in marble tile shower, 1 with deep soaking tub - plentiful deck/patio furniture and 2 propane Weber grills - large fenced front yard with play equipment and gardening tools - pots/pans, dishes, silverware, small appliances, glassware, spices provided - apple harvesting supplies including cider press, canning supplies, and apple dehydrater Practicalities: - EV charging station - driveway parking for 3 vehicles - Fast Wifi for conferencing/streaming - rowing machine on lower deck - weekly garbage/recycling/compost pickup Let the kids climb the oak trees, launch paper airplanes, push the swings and climbing ropes to their limits. Get dirty. Dig deep in the gardens, plant what you like. Kale, chard, potatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes all thrive. Harvest the peaches, plums, apricots, raspberries, grapes and heirloom apples from your own orchard. Have an apple picking party, make applesauce and pies, and press your own cider-- sweet-tart and delicious. Keep a small flock in the chicken coops. The fences are sturdy, the planter boxes are filled with our own compost, and the coops are waiting. Your dog is welcome, but so sorry, no cats (severe allergy!). We'd love to host you, if you'll love and care for this place as we do. - minimum 9 month lease, with month-to-month renewal. - Property is 100% electric. No natural gas or large propane tanks. - Owner covers garbage/recycling pickup, well/ water filtration maintenance, hot tub maintenance, and weekly grounds maintenance - Renters responsible for all electricity (includes heat/air conditioning, washer/dryer) ranges from $300 to $700/mo depending on season and usage - Renters responsible for WiFi/internet/cable - Reliable house cleaner available if desired, $25/hr, renters to arrange schedule and responsible for direct payment - NO smoking of any type allowed indoors. Be extremely responsible when smoking, California is very high wildfire risk. - NO solid fuel fires/fire pits. See above. - Maximum 2 dogs allowed. NO cats (allergy). $500 non-refundable pet deposit. Security deposit will be retained for any pet-related damage.
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