Cloverdale Hillside Lodge on 7 Wooded Acres

Settle into seven wooded acres above the valley, where multi-level decks step down the hillside and every window frames oaks and evergreens. This three-bedroom home comes with a private hot tub and wave pool on the sunset deck — your dog is welcome to join the adventure. Half a dozen Alexander Valley wineries sit within three miles, including J. Rickards Winery and Asti Winery. A hidden-gem base for exploring northern Sonoma wine country at your own unhurried pace.

Spend mornings on the deck as fog rolls back from Lake Sonoma, afternoons exploring Lake Sonoma trails or Alexander Valley tasting rooms, and evenings around the firepit with a bottle from the day's barrel visits.

Windows frame the valley across the main level. Leather recliners and a loveseat face a wood-mantled fireplace and the 42-inch TV — a Nintendo Wii ready for game nights. A wet bar with mini-fridge rounds out the room. Light oak cabinets line the kitchen beneath a large skylight, and a four-seat dining table sets the group for breakfast before the day spreads down to the wave pool below.

OUTDOOR LIVING
The multi-level sunset deck is the heart of this property. A pergola shelters wicker seating and a dining table up top. Lower levels hold the private hot tub and continuous wave pool, surrounded by mature trees. A gas grill is ready for cookouts with valley views.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
All three bedrooms are upstairs. The master holds a king bed with ceiling fan, French doors to a private balcony, and en-suite bath. The second has a full bed. The third features a twin-over-full bunk. Bedrooms two and three share a guest bath; a third full bath is downstairs. Sleeps 8.

PROPERTY AMENITIES
-- Private hot tub
-- Continuous wave pool (unheated)
-- Gas grill and multi-level sunset deck
-- Fireplace
-- Full kitchen with skylight
-- Dog-friendly (1 dog max)

Slip into the private pool on the multi-level hillside deck, drift over to the private hot tub off the main floor, and let the skylights and porthole window do the lighting inside. The whole home is yours, dogs welcome, with outdoor dining at every level. Punch in the keypad code on arrival; up to four cars fit in the driveway (the garage is owner-only).

Cloverdale sits at the northern tip of the Alexander Valley, one of Sonoma County’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon regions. Several wineries are a short drive from the house: Asti Winery (1.2 mi) and Icaria Creek Winery (2.2 mi) are closest, with J. Rickards Winery (2.5 mi) — known for Old Vine Zinfandel — and Blue Rock Winery (2.6 mi) just beyond. For dining, 101 Thai Way (3.0 mi) and Railroad Station Bar and Grill (3.7 mi) are local favorites, and Wolf House Brewing (3.8 mi) pours handcrafted ales with pub food on a patio. Cloverdale Dog Park (3.3 mi) is a welcome stop for four-legged travelers. The tree-lined Cloverdale Plaza (3.9 mi) anchors downtown with its rotating Sculpture Trail of 30-plus outdoor works.

Cloverdale is about 95 minutes from San Francisco via US-101 North — an easy freeway drive to the northern tip of Sonoma wine country. Driveway parking accommodates up to four vehicles comfortably. A car is the easiest way to explore the Alexander Valley wineries and Lake Sonoma, both just minutes away. For tasting days, plan a designated driver or book a rideshare ahead — it makes the whole day easier.

A few things to know before you arrive. This property does not have air conditioning — the hilltop elevation, tree canopy, and ceiling fans throughout the house keep things comfortable, but summer temperatures in Cloverdale can reach the low 90s in July and August. Wi-Fi is satellite-based, which handles email and basic web browsing well but is not ideal for streaming video or large downloads. One dog is welcome with advance notice. The home sits on seven wooded acres — bring layers for cooler evenings on the deck.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.