Sanctuaire,Cazadero - Mountainside 2 STORY RETREAT, A SALT WATER POOL, JACUZZI Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Sanctuaire,Cazadero - Mountainside 2 STORY RETREAT, A SALT WATER POOL, JACUZZI have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Sanctuaire,Cazadero - Mountainside 2 STORY RETREAT, A SALT WATER POOL, JACUZZI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Q: Where is Sanctuaire,Cazadero - Mountainside 2 STORY RETREAT, A SALT WATER POOL, JACUZZI located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Ross State Historic Park, Fort Ross Vineyard, and Flowers Vineyard and Winery. Sonoma Coast State Park and Salt Point State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Jan 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was a really special place with great ambiance.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi M.

Jul 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Wonderful property, location, and host!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Jul 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Sanctuary

Great escape from the city - quiet solitude in nature with a beautiful very private pool to cool off in hot weather. The house is eclectic, comfortable and the kitchen is well appointed for cooking. Many outside decks to hang out on. Sonoma beaches nearby. Marie is hands on but respects your privacy. We hope to visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brie d.

Jul 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

unique and remote

We have stayed here five times over the past few years, Marie continues to be a consistently responsive and gracious host with excellent and eclectic taste . Pay attention to the hearst castle like bathroom downstairs. The frogs at night always bring us back .

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., San Francisco

Jul 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to get away from it all.

Beautiful property with a unique and lovingly decorated cabin. We loved all the little details, and the pool was heaven on a hot day. Pro tip- bug repellent is a must for hanging out on the deck in the evening.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Jan 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

I love this place. My second time in this house. Marie, the owner is super hospitable, and the place is incredible. Great place to go if you really want to get away from it all. Absolutely beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

Jul 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Gals Getaway

Wonderful space for four friends to have a weekend away. Beautiful whimsical home and lovely pool and hot tub. Marie is a delightful host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn M.

Mar 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Poor Man's Hearst Castle

Lots of wood, stone, skylights, nature...artsy fartsy stuff

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rick S., San Francisco

Sep 7, 2017

Oh so peaceful

Such a welcoming and beautiful mountain home, peaceful and secluded, with beautiful views from the many decks, terraces and patios. Comfort and peace, and a place I would definitely return to. Great owner!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rohit N.

Nov 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Place!

A lovely, secluded area which was a perfect weekend getaway for us from the city. This very unique house, carefully decorated with years of collected furniture and art work has everything you need including a hot tub under the stars! Maria made sure to even call us before the trip and explain in detail what all were available in the house. Would definitely come back to this beautiful place and location.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Jul 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Special

The name says it all. This is a magical place. Thank you Marie for sharing this magic with us. We will see you soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen B.

Jun 25, 2023

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Renewed and rested

Sanctuaire is a beautiful escape into nature. My sister and I just spent 5 peaceful days and nights surounded by a very serene bit of the world. We really immersed ourselves and feel like we've been to a retreat. Marie is the perfect host...available but very unobtrusive. She is a lovely person and only added to our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Apr 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most amazing gem

We loved every minute of our star and we were not ready to go home after spending 3 nights. If you are looking for a sanctuary to y your cup and reconnect with nature this is for you. Thank you Marie for sharing this place and your beautiful energy.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Oct 24, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restorative

This place was just what we needed to recharge away from the city. Come here to get away from the busy work life. It’s very peaceful and quiet. I’ll miss waking up to the family of dears every morning. Will for sure come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H., Concord, California USA

Mar 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanted Sanctuary

We spent a few lovely days here. Enjoyed curling up on the chaise near the fire with a book. If you love Victoriana you will appreciate the beautiful stained glass. Walls of windows to enjoy the view but total privacy. Be sure to enjoy the walk to the onsite creekside respite. We will be back in the summer so we can enjoy the outdoors here!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Dec 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Getaway

This property was spectacular, both inside the house and throughout the spacious grounds. The attention to detail was evident everywhere. Our family of four adults had plenty of room to relax, cook and enjoy the views from every room. We took walks to the creek on the property and enjoyed the hot tub in the rain. We hope to go back during the warm season and make use of the pool as well!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

William L.

Sep 9, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fraudulent listing

Listing stated “stainless front door entrance”. House has 2 stone stairs with no handrails. I wear leg braces for a neurological condition making those stairs unacceptable. I immediately returned to my home in LA - a 9 hour round trip. Host’s only response was “I give no refunds’ BEWARE!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vern M.

Jul 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

Words cannot describe how beautiful and serene this property is, along with one of the most attentive host you could ask for. Between the wonderful art work, stained glass and Tiffany lights the interior is nothing like you have experienced before. The acreage surrounding the property gives you a feeling of total seclusion, but help is there right away if you need it. The Pool and Jacuzzi are perfect and rare for the area. There is wonderful hiking along the 40+ acres and a Creek to relax by. I cannot express how much we loved the property and appreciated Marie the host. Take your time driving up the road, and you must bring plenty of supplies. Mainly because you might not want to leave! Thank you Marie!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuala B.

Jun 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best rent ever??

This sweet property deep in the woods is such a gem. When we showed up for a girls weekend the entire property was covered in shasta daisies! We spent three days utterly blissed out, reading by the pool, soaking in the hot tub, and eating meals on the deck. Highly recommend the walk down to the creek, especially if you have dogs. It’s a beautiful place for recharging, bird watching, reconnecting with friends, and we are all desperate to return as soon as possible!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Jul 25, 2018

Fantastic property

We had a wonderful stay at Cazadero. This is a truly unique property. The wood used to build the house gives it an older feel but the modern kitchen and bathrooms are wonderful to use. The main deck is huge and there are outdoor sitting areas off all the bedroom spaces. The pool and hot tub were delightful but the secluded feeling of the property was our favorite feature. We did not hear another voice or see another person the entire stay. We loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Nov 12, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful serenity and escape from everyday life.

Marie is a wonderful and accommodating host. When you stay in her home, it is like you are part of her artwork, her masterpiece is the house she built herself. It is very unique and cozy and brings out the best in everyone who is sleeping there. The house is in the middle of the woods, so you have a few spiderwebs and leaves in the house - but to be expected. My husband and I had a wonderful time away just the two of us without the kids. Thank-you again Marie!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Dina M.

Dec 23, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DON'T GO!

Property pictures are very aged. We did NOT stay, the whole experience was bizarre. In sharing our experience with others, multiple people knew of the property and had stories of their own to tell. Property owner did refund, but got nothing back from VRBO

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L., San Francisco

Apr 3, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique, special, and serene

There's no way to describe the feeling our family had as we arrived, the home and property looked nearly unreal. This is one time that the pictures shown on VRBO underplayed the experience of what it's like just to take it all in. If you want perfection, be advised that there are a few janky things to get the hang of (shower knobs falling off, limited storage options, some latches that don't close cabinets, etc) but otherwise...just...wow. The home is wild, and beautiful, and fun. The property is vast, open and extremely quiet. This was a home I hope to return to again and again. One of a kind.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Micah L.

May 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Can't Wait to Go back!

Sanctoire far, far exceeded our expectations, and we feel so lucky to have gotten the chance to visit! This handbuilt, incredibly unique property is full of beautiful antiques, stained glass windows, and amazing artistic flourishes that you will still be discovering by check out time. Marie is a remarkably thoughtful and gracious host, and you can see her impeccable taste throughout the home. The property is as incredible as the house itself, and it's completely private, with good fencing along the neighboring properties. Having the pool and hot tub all to ourselves was phenomenal, and the whole property was exploding with irises, lavender, and daisies while we were there, making the whole experience fairy tale-esque. Tips for travelers: you won't want to leave once you arrive, so it's a great idea to bring all the groceries you'll want to have handy. The wifi was strong enough for streaming, but California weather can impede wifi at times and we didn't have cell connection, so downloading movies and making sure you can thrive without wireless connection for a few hours will give you peace of mind. Marie provides a landline so you'll never be cut off from the world.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

HAROLDINE B.

Jun 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A SLICE OF HEAVEN

If your looking to get away from the rat race of the city, this sanctuary is the place to be! The owner, Marie, was VERY accommodating to anything we needed and a gracious host. This 27 acres is nestled beautifully in Cazadero, with sprawling endless views of the magnificent forest surroundings. The salt water pool was very refreshing since we visited during a heat wave into the 100's. The hot tub was just as refreshing, especially for star gazing into the clear nights. The muscical chirping of the frogs from the pond at night just captivated the whimsical serenity of this gorgeous sanctuary. Our week stay was storybook picturesque. To be far I feel I need to share and remind folks you are in a forest and a good 30-40 minutes to a gas station or full grocery store. There is a small grocery/deli in Cazadero that had delicious homemade desserts and made fantastic sandwiches, and had various odds and ends to get by. Encountering critters of various sizes is just nature doing it's thing, whether inside or out. I feel it should also be noted that the sanctuary is decorated beautifully with endless ornate/antique furniture and Tiffany lamps, so definitely not appropriate for roaming hands of a toddler or mischief child to run, jump and play. Because our stay was during a heat wave the owner did her due diligence to try an cool the top portion of the home with various devices, but perhaps investing in an a/c unit would be more economical.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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