"As soon as we walked in we all said, 'WOW!' It's better than the pictures." – Tina

High on a hillside above Glen Ellen, Cloud 9 looks out over Sonoma Mountain, Jack London State Park and the Sonoma Valley. It's a single-level modern home with a huge open great room, a private pool and hot tub, and a kitchen chefs have called one of the best they've cooked in. It feels quiet and tucked away, yet Glen Ellen's wineries and restaurants are only a few minutes down the hill.

Cloud 9 is Lise and Tim's home, and they're glad to welcome you to it. They put a great deal of care into its design and comfort, and Lise's background in garden design and home styling shows in the details, from the rooms inside to the landscaping around the pool. They now live in Nevada City and love sharing Cloud 9 with guests who appreciate the Valley of the Moon as much as they do.

Vinifera Homes serves as steward of Cloud 9 on Lise and Tim's behalf, looking after the house and your stay with the same care they've always given it.

Step inside and the first thing you notice is the space. The living room, dining area, and kitchen share one large great room with high ceilings, and its big windows open onto a grassy lawn with Sonoma Mountain and the hills of Jack London State Park beyond. The furnishings are new and high-end, in a calm, neutral palette, and the Restoration Hardware sofas are made for sinking into after a day of tasting. On cooler nights, the floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace warms the room with the press of a button.

The kitchen is built for people who like to cook. It's fully stocked with quality cookware and tools, and it has a waterfall-edge island with bar seating plus a dining table that seats eight. Coffee, tea, and pantry basics are provided, with a French press, Nespresso, and drip maker for the coffee. There's also a propane grill outside if you'd rather cook in the open air.

There are three king bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Bedroom 1 sits on the east side of the house and is the largest suite, with a king bed, a walk-in closet, a spacious en-suite bath, and a slider that opens straight out to the pool and patio. The other two bedrooms are on the west side, and each has a king bed and a slider out to the side yard and hillside. Bedroom 2 has its own en-suite bath and a TV. Bedroom 3 uses the full bathroom across the hall. A queen sleeper sofa in the living room gives you room for two more.

Outside, the pool and hot tub are right off the main suite and patio, with views across the valley. The pool is solar-heated and gets comfortably warm through the summer. The hot tub heats on demand, so give it about 45 minutes. When the evening cools off, the gas fire pit on the patio makes an easy gathering spot. The lawn has room for giant Jenga and bean bag toss. Behind the house is a gravel sitting area with a table, an umbrella, and four chairs, which stays cooler on warm afternoons. Past that, the property opens up into several acres of trees, grass, and hillside.

"We hired a private chef to come in for a dinner, who does countless events in Napa Valley, and he commented this was the best kitchen he has ever cooked in." – Jenifer

Cloud 9 is at its best with three couples: three king bedrooms, three bathrooms, and one big great room to come back to. Most days here end the same way, with dinner around the table and then the hot tub or the fire pit under the stars.

Down the hill, Glen Ellen is a small village with tasting rooms, a local market, a French bakery, and Glen Ellen Star, one of the valley's favorite restaurants. You'll feel removed from it all, but you're only about:

• 5 minutes to Glen Ellen village and Jack London State Historic Park
• 15 minutes to Kenwood wineries
• 20 minutes to Sonoma Plaza
• 30 minutes to Santa Rosa
• 40 minutes to Napa

"We were 3 couples and the house was laid out perfectly. Great kitchen, beautiful views from pool area, well worth it." – Grace

OPTIONAL TRIP PLANNING:

Want help planning your wine country getaway? We recommend working with Melanie, a local concierge who offers personalized trip planning, winery reservations, spa bookings, private chefs, and more. Melanie is a third-party provider, but we've worked with her for years and highly recommend her to our guests. If you're interested, we'll share her contact details after you book.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT:
• Bedroom 1: King bed, walk-in closet, en-suite bath, private slider to the pool and patio
• Bedroom 2: King bed, en-suite bath, TV, slider to the side yard
• Bedroom 3: King bed, full bathroom across the hall, slider to the side yard
• Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa
• Maximum overnight guests: 8
• Parking: Up to 4 vehicles on site (steep driveway with level parking at the top)

HIGHLIGHTS & AMENITIES:
• Views of Sonoma Mountain, Jack London State Park, and Sonoma Valley Regional Park
• Private pool (solar-heated, warmest in summer)
• Private hot tub (heats on demand in about 45 minutes)
• Gas fire pit on the patio
• Open great room with high ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace
• New, high-end furnishings
• Fully stocked chef's kitchen with island seating
• Dining for 8
• French press, Nespresso, and drip coffee maker
• Coffee, tea, and pantry basics provided
• Linens, bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided
• Propane BBQ grill
• Board games, giant Jenga, and bean bag toss
• Yoga mats and blocks
• Single-level home (one 6-inch step at the entrance)
• Heating and air conditioning
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Washer and dryer
• Pack 'n play and high chair
• Tesla charging cable
• Parking for 4 vehicles

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
• Steep driveway: The driveway is paved but steep. There's level parking at the top for up to 4 cars, and we don't recommend bringing more than that.
• Getting around: A car is the easiest way to get around. The road into Glen Ellen is narrow, has no shoulder or sidewalk, and isn't comfortable to walk.
• Pool: The pool is solar-heated and warmest in summer.
• Warm afternoons: The great room gets lots of sun, so it can warm up on hot afternoons. Air conditioning and fans are there to keep it comfortable.
• Accessibility: Everything is on one level, with a single 6-inch step at the entrance.
• Garage: The garage is used for owner storage and isn't open to guests.
• Neighbors: You can see a neighboring home far down the hill from the front of the house. A privacy fence screens the hot tub area.
• Security cameras: There are three exterior Arlo cameras: one covers the front yard and pool area (a small part of the hot tub is in view), one covers the driveway, and one is on the side of the house.

HOUSE GUIDELINES (SONOMA COUNTY REGULATIONS)
• Quiet hours: 9 PM – 7 AM
• No amplified outdoor sound at any time
• No parties or events
• No pets
• No smoking
• No wood-burning fires or other open flames, except for the gas fire pit and propane grill provided
• Three exterior security cameras are on the property

DAMAGE WAIVER
When you stay at Cloud 9, you're covered for any accidents that might happen up to $3,000. The $42 charge listed as an "administrative fee" on your quote covers your purchase of $3,000 of "all risk" damage protection coverage on your rental property. This protection is purchased in lieu of a security deposit. Coverage details are spelled out in the rental agreement.

Sonoma County Vacation Rental License: LIC24-0498
Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate: 2380