| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 22 positive, 0 negative]
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| 02/01/10 |
Positive
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| The Acorn House was the perfect start to our marriage. We were married the day before in Canada and arrived at the House late in the evening; it was all lit up to welcome us to Sonoma, and was a warm and beautiful start to our honeymoon. The House was spotless and had every amenity we could have wanted. The next morning we looked out the windows and saw for the first time the amazing views of the nearby state parks, the incredible gardens, the host’s own vineyards, and an incredible oak tree, which stands as a monument to the beauty of this property (and it is likely the oldest in the county!) We still often recall and reminisce about how spectacular the region is, how beautiful the House and the surrounding gardens are, and how kind and inviting the hosts were. Beverly and Jerry will ensure that you are well cared for, comfortable, and have a good understanding of everything that the region has to offer! We give the Acorn House a perfect score, and we look forward to visiting again! |
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Adam & Jen, London, Ontario
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| 12/29/09 |
Positive
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| Bev and Jerry are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. The property is beautiful and the location cannot be beat. Oh, and the crab cakes are out of this world. |
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Mark, Los Angeles, CA |
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| 11/14/09 |
Positive
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We just returned from a quick 3 night stay at Acorn House, and feel very fortunate to have found such a perfect place to stay, and such wonderful hosts with Bev and Jerry. The spacious guest cottage is located in a very private oasis of beautiful gardens, grape vines, and trees - including a massive 500 year old Valley Oak that's perfectly framed when looking out the large picture window in the living room. The Acorn House experience goes way beyond the immaculate but comfortable amenities described by previous guests, and really has more to do about Bev & Jerry's sincere commitment to providing a perfect vacation experience to their clients. All of their insider tips and advice as to which wineries, restaurants and sightseeing attractions to visit were 100% spot-on, which allowed us to maximize our enjoyment over a short visit. The location in Kenwood is ideal and allows for easy access to several outstanding wineries, as well as some fantastic scenic country road trips. Also, their personal experience as grape growers and their insider knowledge of the best wine values were extremely helpful and educational. Most impressive of all was their sincere hospitality, whereby we were invited into their private cellar and home to become better acquainted as friends. Our only criticism to them was that we felt that their web site coud not possibly convey how perfect a destination that Acorn House provides to its guests. Their modesty, and understated, humble approach to customer satisfaction is just their nature. Stay here and you will definitely get more than you expect and leave totally fulfilled beyond expectations - I think that's how they intend it to be.
Jack & Pam |
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Jack & Pam Lane, Plano, Texas |
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| 10/15/09 |
Positive
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Our stay at Acorn House exceeded all of our expectations. The cottage is beautifully decorated and meticulously kept, a wonderful mix of homey-ness and elegance. We were there having a honeymoon in California, and we could not have asked for a more romantic, relaxing getaway. We highly recommend it to other honeymooners.
The larger property, with its Japanese garden, tall trees, and picturesque wine cellar, would be an equally wonderful place for a wedding, we thought. (I don't know if Jerry and Bev would consider such a thing, but if we had another wedding to celebrate, we might very well ask them!)
As for Jerry and Bev themselves, they are absolutely the kindest and most hospital hosts you could imagine.
All in all, with its mixture of privacy and the most hospitable hosts you can imagine not far away, Acorn House is, to our minds, the perfect vacation spot. We only wish we could have stayed longer.
We feel blessed to have discovered it! |
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Noe and Eric, Brooklyn, NY |
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| 08/07/09 |
Positive
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The Acorn House. What a lovely place this is to stay. Our Hosts, Beverly and Jerry were the kindest people, ever, and they took such good care of us.
We stayed in town for a wedding, and I'd never rented a home before, but what a great experience! To welcome us, there were slippers waiting for us in the bathroom,to keep! In the kitchen, breakfast items and a bottle of wine there for our enjoyment, as well as a stocked fridge for our convenience. That bathroom was stocked with soaps, towels, robes, etc.
My husband and I slept in the bed, and our adult daughter slept in the loft and was quite comfortable. There's room for three up there!
The cottage, or small house was very comfortable, clean and so well decorated throughout in the theme of acorns and squirrels. It was quite nice. The house had all the amenities that one could ever want, including wireless connectivity.
Beverly and Jerry, our Hosts, were just such a pleasure to talk to and they are so kind and thoughtful. Truly, there was nothing that we could have asked for, as everything was already there for us. This house is very safe, and has a gate around to keep the deer out of the beautiful gardens. It's quite the place to say, nice, safe, clean and quiet.
We'll be back, as well as some of our friends and family members are anxious to experience the Acorn House for themselves. You can't beat the price, and you certainly can't match the hospitality. It's a good thing. Come and stay awhile. You'll be glad you did! |
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Kirt, Brenda & Kirtina, San Jose, CA |
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| 07/20/09 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful setting to have as a base to explore Sonoma and Napa counties. We thoroughly enjoyed Acorn House along with Bev and Jerry's thoughfulness. Hope there is availability when we next make a visit to wine country. |
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Kurt and Sherie, Phoenix, AZ
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| 06/29/09 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful place in the perfect setting. Thank you Bev and Jerry for your wonderful hospitality. Our stay with you was fabulous. The accommodations are perfect for all couples, very private, clean and inviting. We will be surely be back again and again. |
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Tim Bachta, Leawood, KS
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| 12/29/08 |
Positive
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| My wife and I just had our second stay at Acorn House. Truly a command performance! We came back because of the outstanding hospitality, the accommodations, and the little "extras" that make this place so wonderful. You could not have a better experience than to stay at Acorn House with Bev and Jerry. It is a true gem, and we plan to return often. Highly recommended by these seasoned VRBO users!! |
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Larry Morrissey, San Jose, CA
(408) 503-4068 |
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| 12/18/08 |
Positive
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This was our second visit to the Acorn House, and it was just as wonderful as the first.
I could not have imagined anything you could have done to make our stay anymore enjoyable.
Bev,Jerry you have a special oasis in wine country.
jill and i hope to come back more often, and as usual we are hoping to retire in sonoma with a similar slice of heaven that you have built.
thanks for such a wonderful time
tom and jill |
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thomas vecchio, littleton,co |
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| 05/21/08 |
Positive
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When we were planning our trip to the wine country, we saw all the positive comments about Acorn House and decided right then that we had found our place. We didn't even plan where we would go because we knew that Bev and Jerry would help guide us, and they certainly did. We had a full agenda of wineries, sights, state parks, markets, etc. recommended by our hosts. All were great!
The accomodations were sweet! Beautiful grounds and a cozy cottage--robes and flip flops (the latter are yours to keep) laid out for us in the lovely bathroom; an impressive array of breakfast foods, fruits, and beverages in the refridge; immaculate hardwood floors; wonderful closet space---all designed for your comfort.
Bev and Jerry are really great people--personable and generous. You are treated upon arrival to a wonderful wine tasting in their tasting room with an array of appetizers and wonderful wines. At that time they will ask what you would like to do and give you any advice you may seek. They are down to earth and friends to all.
Finally, the location of Acorn House is great. You are right in the midst of numerous Kenwood and Glen Ellen wineries which can take a full day of touring. You can reach the Russian River Valley in an hour for another day (and the coast as well). And the Napa Valley is also a half hour or less away. Stop in Sonoma on your way at the Visitors Building and get a map of all the areas and their wineries. Bev also has maps. Enjoy! |
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Ellen , Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| 11/18/07 |
Positive
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Acorn House is the perfect place to stay in Wine Country. We stayed for 4 days in Sept and from the moment we drove through the gates to the unfortunate moment we had to leave for home we were in Paradise. Acorn House is absolutely beautiful, the grounds, the Arbor, The Relaxation Garden, The vineyard and The Hot Tub under the stars on a clear night, the deck and the landscaping enhance the experience of Acorn House. Everything you could possibly want has been thought of and provided for you by your hosts Bev and Jerry. The Cottage has an enourmous Palladian Window that encompasses the garden side of the yard . Look through this window and you will see an Oak tree that is over 500 years old, and this view has been perfectly executed with your enjoyment in mind.
There is a wonderful gas fireplace for those cool mornings, curl up on the couch and enjoy Gourmet coffee and home baked breads that Bev has made. Your day will start off perfectly.
The bedroom is comfortable and private, the closet space was amazing.
Acorn House has perfect proximity for exploring all over Napa and Sonoma County and is even an easy ride to the Pacific Coast Highway. We went to Jenner, walked out on Goat Rocks Beach and saw the all the seals basking in the glorious California sun. It was an easy drive back to the Cottage.
Bev and Jerry will not only provide you with an incredible array of cheeses , wines and fruits on an elegantly arranged tray, they will answer all your questions and provide you with the best advice on where to go, what markets to shop at , wineries and where to eat and believe us, they were right on every time. They are wonderful hosts and a pleasure to get to know and spend time with.
We had a fabulous time exploring and enjoying all that Sonoma and Napa Counties have to offer and coming home to Acorn House completed the perfect day. Walking the vineyard at sunset was wonderful especially if Jerry was there to tell you about the grapes and all that entails to grow them. We not only had fun but we also learned about what it takes to grow grapes, the varieties, the history of winemaking. This also enhanced our trip.
We recommend Acorn House to anyone who wants to have a fantastic, exciting, relaxing, educational and wonderful time.
We plan to return again and again for many years to come
Mary and Ray
Beverly Mass
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Mary and Ray, Beverly Mass
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| 10/04/07 |
Positive
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Acorn House is a wonderful place for a getaway. Convenient to many wonderful wineries, convenient to many great restaurants. The best hosts one could hope for. We have been to wine country several times before. Acorn House is by far our favorite place to stay. Bev and Jerry made our stay wonderful and as an added bonus they will provide you with as much info as you want regarding wineries to visit, restaurants to dine at and pretty much any other info you could need.
If you choose not to go to Acorn house that is good for us, as it will be easier to get a reservation the next time we go. |
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Dk and PK, Plymouth, MN |
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| 07/04/07 |
Positive
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Hello from Montreal Bev & Jerry!
We are back from our 17 days travel in North California. Your warm welcoming and the beautiful surrondings of your little paradise will always be remembered dearly. Acorn and Mary are doing well :)We have been to many places in Europe, States and Canada and yours was definitely the cherry on the sundae! It is a place were travelers can lay back for a little while and enjoy the calm and beauty of Sonoma or go out and visit the many attractions and wineries nearby. We hope to see you sometime in Montreal!
All the best!
Nat, Franky & Mary E.
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Anonymous, Montréal, Québec, Canada |
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| 06/25/07 |
Positive
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| You simply won't meet nicer people than Bev and Jerry. We thought we just needed a nice place to relax, but they made it so much more. The property is beautiful and the wine and hot tub would have made for a romantic stay--if we hadn't had our baby with us. :) But we were all able to enjoy playing on the porch and cooking dinner. It was so relaxing it made it hard to leave for the wineries, but we still managed a few. Can't wait to go back. |
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Crystal, Josh, and Melia, Boulder, Colorado
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| 06/23/07 |
Positive
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To say that the Acorn House was the perfect "home
base" for our Wine Country Honeymoon would be a
huge understatement. It was everything we could
have hoped for in a Honeymoon cottage and more.
Privacy is not a concern, it is wonderfully secluded
and also has a private hot tub which is very
romantic at night. The house is perfectly located
between Napa & Sonoma to provide ample
opportunity to go wine tasting in both regions.
Jerry & Bev are the perfect hosts, providing a bottle
of wine and homemade Banana Bread upon arrival
and inviting us into their lovely wine room on our
last night to share a bottle of wine with them. As
soon as we left the house, we wished we were
going back. Anytime we are in Sonoma or the near
area, we will definitely stay at Jerry & Bev's Acorn
House. |
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Chris & Erica, New York, NY |
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| 05/18/07 |
Positive
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| Stumbled on to this site and felt inclined to add by two cents. Sorry to see all these positive great comments, as I was hoping to keep the Acorn House our little secret. We have stayed there 2 or 3 times now and each stay is better than the last one. Bev & Jerry are awesome and we consider them friends. It is our home away from home as we are very comfortable there. If you are anywhere near Sonoma and you don't stay here, you are making a huge mistake. But, please email me first to make sure that is not the weekend we want to go. :-) |
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Lee & Vivian Waronker, Miami, FL
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| 04/23/07 |
Positive
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We just returned from a great weekend at the Acorn house. The house is stunning and includes many extras that you don't usually get in a VRBO house - a bottle of wine, home-made banana bread and everything you need for breakfast. The view of the oak tree from the living room was spectacular, I spent several happy hours reading and enjoing its majestic company. Perfectly constructed for a couple with all the amenities you can ask for. Beverly is a perfect host and gave us a tour (and some samples!) of her stunning garden. We will definitely return!
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Liz, San Francisco
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| 03/12/07 |
Positive
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It’s twenty degrees; the wind is blowing across the
Bluegrass of Kentucky, and we’re longing to be
back at the Acorn House in picturesque, romantic
Sonoma Valley. We returned recently from our
second visit to the quaint and immaculate
accommodations just as impressed as we were with
our first visit. The hospitality was impeccable; the
amenities including a complete kitchen, fireplace,
hot tub, and complimentary bottle of wine were
above reproach.
Our courteous and congenial, yet never
overbearing, hosts - Bev & Jerry Stemach - proved
to be knowledgeable of the region and impressed
us with their experience in the wine industry. They
graciously answered questions about the vineyards,
wineries, local dining, and entertainment as we
sipped petit verdot in their charming, private wine
room.
If you’re looking for the perfect location as a base
for your exploration of Sonoma Valley wineries –
look no further than the Acorn House! Bev & Jerry –
we’ll be back! Maggie & Ted
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Anonymous |
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| 10/10/06 |
Positive
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Bob and I were fortunate enough to stay in the Acorn House in April 2006.
The darling cottage was immaculate, and perfectly appointed. We did not want for a thing. It is nestled in a very private setting with a wonderful spa, and private deck. Bev and Jerry were the perfect hosts. They gave great information and directions about the area. Which by the way is beautiful. We hope to go back again next year. Sincerely, Bob and Dorothy |
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Bob & Dorothy Bockholt, Boerne,Texas USA
830-816-2660 |
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| 10/03/06 |
Positive
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| We had the good fortune to spend a week at Acorn house in August, 2006. It was by far our best wine country lodging experience in 3 separate trips to Napa and Sonoma. The cottage was immaculate, the facilities and grounds spacious and inviting, and the amenities more than sufficient. We were treated to a complimentary bottle of wine our first day, along with fresh fruits and muffins daily to help us get on our way. Our host and hostess, Jerry and Bev, could not have been more accommodating. They were not at all intrusive, and were quick to share their knowledge of the Sonoma Valley area. We will DEFINITELY be staying at Acorn House on our next trip to Napa/Sonoma. We look forward to spending more time with the Stemachs on our return. |
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Bud Carey, Drexel Hill PA
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| 09/25/06 |
Positive
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We stayed in this private, one B/R house for a week in September this year and couldn't have been more pleased with the accomodations. The gracious owners went out of their way to make us feel right at home. It is close to the town of Sonoma (15 minutes by car) and just a few minutes from all the major wineries in Sonoma Valley. It's a perfect location for a long romantic weekend or a week exploring the wineries and hiking in the surrounding hills. Napa Valley is a short drive from the cottage. The spotless private house, detached from the main house, affords maximum privacy with a patio and open deck and all the rooms are large and comfortabe with more than ample storage.
The owners greeted us with a complimentary bottle of wine and stocked the refrigerator with everything we'd need for breakfast. The cottage is very quiet and safe. We'd definitely stay here again and encourage anyone visiting the area to check out this terrific property and take advange of a good value. |
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William Howard, Melrose, Massachusetts
781-662-2433 |
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