Villa Terra Bella

Susan (New Hampshire)
Review submitted: August 17, 2012   Date of arrival: August 2, 2012

Six couples rented this Villa and the cottage for a long weekend in early August when we attended a wedding in Windsor. It is a heavenly oasis - perfect as a home base for those of us going back and forth to the wedding venue and as a gathering spot for friends and family who stayed in nearby hotels. We spent hours in the hot tub and lounging by the pool, making use of the kitchen and the barbecue (both with music capabilities!) Two of the four bedrooms in the Villa are spacious with luxurious private baths and patios; the other two are smaller with a shared bath but still quite comfortable. The Villa is close to Windsor, a little town with a movie-set exterior, quaint shops and cafes as well as a fabulous place to rent bikes. The caretakers at the Villa responded within minutes to questions about an extra propane tank and the outdoor heating lamp and Darlene was exceptionally gracious as we dealt with the uncertainties of advance scheduling. We heartily recommend this vacation destination.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Review of Sonoma's Villa Terra Bella

Tigger23 (Kennesaw,GA USA)
Review submitted: July 9, 2012   Date of arrival: May 28, 2012

Our entire group had a marvelous time at Villa Bella Terra. We spent a tremendous amount of the time in pool area each afternoon after visiting local wineries, and cannot say enough about the great surroundings. We felt as if we had this whole little part of the world all to ourselves. Each evening, we divided up dinner duties to 2 couples (of the 6 couples total) who made wonderful meals in the kitchen and grill area by the pool. The kitchen and dining area are so inviting and great to work in as everyone waited for the evening meal. Conversations around the large dining table went on until late every evening. We even brought our own Karioke machine and sang the night away in the great family room in the main house.

I highly recommend this villa for large groups that enjoy each others company. There are so many places to relax and talk, as well as come together as an entire group for entertainment. Just a wonderful experience all the way around!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Accommodations at Villa Terra Bella

LondonPark (Kennesaw, GA)
Review submitted: June 15, 2012   Date of arrival: May 28, 2012

The accommodations at the Villa Terra Bella estate were fabulous. I would certainly stay there again and it was very comfortable for our party of 12. We spent most of the day's visiting wineries and spend the remainder of our time at the Villa using the outside grill, pool and hot tub. The property was very clean and well kept in a very quite and private setting.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Wine, Sun and Fun!

Dan51 (Kennesaw, GA, USA)
Review submitted: June 14, 2012   Date of arrival: May 28, 2012

Villa Bella Terra is the perfect rental for exploring the wine country; both for Sonoma and Napa! We had a party of 6 couples for a 5 night stay and we all loved the accomodations. It is a perfect house for a large group; for adults or for a family with children. Many of the Sonoma wineries were just minutes away and the Napa Valley is a scenic 30 to 40 minute drive.

The pool was the gathering spot every afternoon and evening and was very relaxing after a hard day of wine tasting (and buying)!

I would definitiely return to this home on a future trip to the area and I highly recommend this to any type of medium to large size group.

Dan

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Amazing Property, Beautiful House, Professional Owner

SF Vacationer (San Francisco, CA)
Review submitted: May 18, 2012   Date of arrival: May 11, 2012

Our wonderful vacation at Villa Terra Bella was only surpassed by how professional and helpful both the owner and local staff were. A small vineyard backdrops the pool and patio area which opens out onto the front of the house and cottage. I can't say enough nice things about the accommodations, nicely furnished spacious rooms, comfortable beds, large kitchen. There was plenty of room for us to congregate as a group or spread out on our own. We received updates and calls before we arrived, there was local wine available for purchase on arrival, and we even had some issues with our checkout and both the owner and local staff were incredibly understanding and helpful. One guest forgot a personal item and they went out of their way to ship it back to them. I reserve top marks for exceptional service, atmosphere, and lodgings and Villa Terra Bella hits the mark on all counts.

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Wedding Party & Parents

Review submitted: September 6, 2011   Date of arrival: August 24, 2011

I wanted you to know how much we all enjoyed staying at VTB!

It was a blessing as the "Oasis" we could all retreat to and enjoy
during a wonderfully busy wedding week.

Thank you for a great place to enjoy a special event in our lives.

Regards,
Bruce W

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Week at Villa Terra Bella

Janet and Bill 1 (San Diego, CA)
Review submitted: August 17, 2011   Date of arrival: August 17, 2011

We chose Villa Terra Bella for our annual family vacation. There were 12 family members including 2 children (7 and 5). This home was perfect for all of us. The guest house was used by the "late sleepers" and night owls. The early risers including the children and grandparents took the two bedrooms in the one part of the main house and the other two rooms in the main house (you go outside to reach these) were used for the kids parents and relatives. Everyone had privacy and the beds are wonderful. All of us enjoyed the beautiful pool and the surrounding area. We ate outside every night by the pool. The mornings and early evenings were great for walks looking for deer and picking blackberries down by the little bridge. Even though you feel like you are alone in the country it is a short drive to local grocery stores and restaurants. We went to the farmers market and entertainment on the village green on Thursday night - the food was good and the band was fun. This location is perfect for a trip into San Francisco or visiting the wineries, the neat towns such as Healdsburg, the Charles Schultz museum in Santa Rosa or hikes around the lakes. Our only regret was not enough time to see all the area has to offer and having to leave! Hopefully it will not be our last stay at Villa Terra Bella. Thanks Darlene!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Review submitted: September 27, 2010   Date of arrival: August 27, 2010

5 of 5
Perfect!
I stayed at Villa Terra Bella with a group of my HS friends. We were in town for a wedding and wanted to be able to stay together and have some down town together during our time in Ca. This house was perfect for us on paper and when we got there, it did not let us down!

The house was spacious enough that each of us (there were 13 in total) had our own space but we didn't get lost when we wanted to be together - usually in the huge functional kitchen or out at the pool swimming, sunning, and grilling.

Darlene was awesome. She helped hook us up with a driver and some wineries to do a tour while we were there. She also was accessible at any time before or during our stay to answer even the silliest of questions.

It really was the perfect vacation rental property and I recommend it to anyone that is staying in the Sonoma area.

Thanks again Darlene!
-Melissa

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Thank you!

Mario (Florida)
Review submitted: September 25, 2010   Date of arrival: August 19, 2010

We stayed at Villa Terra Bella for a long weekend with friends and family. The grounds were spectacular and the pool was divine. We enjoyed the layout of the two homes which provided a lot of privacy. We spent most of our time at the large pool area but the kitchen was warm and inviting. We will definitely come back and recommend to friends. We appreciated all the special touches and care that went into the property.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great Escape

TPD (Benicia, CA)
Review submitted: September 2, 2010   Date of arrival: October 17, 2008

I rented the cottage for my wife, my dog and me for a long weekend getaway. The accommodations were just "OK" since the cottage is pretty much what one expects from a cottage-serviceable bed, serviceable kitchen, OK TV. What makes the place outstanding are the spacious grounds and beautiful pool with gourmet grill for BBQ poolside. I understand the "main house" is now available for rent and if you want better accommodations than rustic, I'd go that route.

Recommended for: pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Thank You!

Review submitted: April 23, 2010   Date of arrival: April 12, 2010

I just wanted to let you know again what a wonderful few days we had at Villa Terra Bella. Everyone agreed that it was a perfect getaway. I particularly enjoyed the lush landscape and the natural pool and spa. I think I still feel a peaceful glow. It was so thoughtful of you to provide coffee and the flower arrangement was a lovely touch.

We hope to visit again!

Sharon and friends,
San Bruno, CA

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Review submitted: April 15, 2010   Date of arrival: April 1, 2010

We had an incredible time visiting with our friends from Chicago at your Villa. We loved the luxurious beds and hot tub. We had a great time BBQing and lounging by the pool. Everything was just as your website showed only better. We'll definitely come back soon!

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