Mt Veeder Estate

There are 5 bedrooms upstairs, two king rooms and 3 queens. Downstairs is another room with twin beds for children (on request).

From the main entrance, you go up the stairs, and on the left-hand side is the living room while straight ahead is the dining room with its amazing views. It connects directly to the kitchen through an open-plan design. On the right-hand side is the master bedroom featuring its own closet and ensuite bathroom with a clawfoot tub. A hallway leads from the master bedroom to a Queen bedroom and a King bedroom that share a bathroom.

On the other side of the kitchen/dining area are two queen bedrooms, which also share a bathroom. Downstairs is another room with three twin beds and a queen pullout where our kids used to stay. While the property can sleep 16, we prefer to have no more than 10 guests staying at one time.

Out the front of the house is a shaded terrace and a 20-person dining table with a barbecue. At the back of the house is a pool and a pathway leading up a small hill to a cement hot tub.

Bedroom 1 - Master: King size bed, ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower & bathtub, dual vanity, view of vineyard.

Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, shared access to hall bathroom with bedroom 3, stand-alone shower, dual vanity, view of vineyard.

Bedroom 3: Queen size bed, shared access to hall bathroom with bedroom 2, stand-alone shower, dual vanity, view of vineyard

Bedroom 4: Queen size bed, shared access to hall bathroom with bedroom 5, stand-alone rain shower & bathtub, direct access to outside.

Bedroom 5: Queen size bed, shared access to hall bathroom with bedroom 4, stand-alone rain shower & bathtub, direct access to outside.

Additional bedding: Playroom: 3 twin size beds, 2 twin size trundle beds, shared access to hall bathroom

Almost every amenity you could think of is included — toiletries, towels, bathrobes, slippers, sunscreen and bug spray. It’s a 20-minute drive to town, so I would hate for guests to have driven all the way up here to realise they have forgotten a toothbrush and have to go back into Napa. We also provide guests with two bottles of wine from our vineyard and there are lots of kitchen staples such as oils, spices and pasta.

On request, we can organise for private chefs and masseuses to come to the property and are also happy to stock the house with groceries before guests arrive. Aside from offering recommendations for restaurants and activities, we can also facilitate getting into some of the local wineries.

Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar Dishwasher Ice maker Espresso machine Formal dining area with seating for 14 Television incl. Apple TV Wood-burning fireplace Wi-Fi Air conditioning Heating Washer/Dryer Iron/Ironing board

Outside: Swimming Pool — heating at extra cost from November 1st to March 31st Hot tub — heating included Alfresco dining area with seating for 14 Barbecue Terrace Sun loungers Parking

This region is, of course, an oenophile’s dream, with myriad boutique wineries, wine tours, and tasting rooms within easy reach. World-class and local-favorite dining options include The Restaurant at Meadowood, Goose & Gander, Redd Wood, the French Laundry, and Ciccio (where the Valley’s Italian immigrant traditions can be savored). Get deeper into the natural beauty of California Wine Country at the Bouverie Wildflower Preserve or Sonoma Overlook Trail, and drive about 20 miles to Sonoma Square.

I would recommend going hiking or cycling and also spending a day on the Sonoma Coast, including oysters for lunch. There is also good shopping in the region.