Here's Travel for Kids list of best family vacation rentals in Sonoma County, all styles and price ranges, near to fun things to do with kids.
A house rental has lots of advantages for families – a full kitchen and refrigerator, so you don't need to eat all your meals in restaurants, swimming pool, large yard, washer and dryer, and more. Rental policies can change, however, so be sure to check at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
Tip: Around Sonoma Plaza are restaurants, cafes, bakeries, coffee, ice cream, supermarket.
- Sonoma Getaway - Pool, walk to Plaza - Swimming pool; three bedroom house, two bedrooms with queen beds, third bedroom has two bunk beds (sleep 6); one bath;living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator; washer and dryer; high chair, pack n play, baby amenities; air conditioning; deck with outdoor dining, gas grill, fire pit; bikes to borrow; enclosed back yard, kids play structure; one block from local market; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Spacious House with Pool - Swimming pool; three bedroom house, master bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom two twin beds, queen sofa bed in living room (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats 8); toys, kids books; booster seat, pack n play, high chair available; washer and dryer; air conditioning; patio with outdoor dining; supermarkets close by; 2 - 7 nights minimum stay.
- Luxury Sonoma Cottage -Swimming pool with pool toys; two bedroom house, master bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has two queen beds (sleep 4); one bath; living and dining area (high chair available); fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; deck with outdoor dining; washer and dryer; air conditioning; enclosed back yard, market close by; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Cottage Sonoma at Historic Plaza - House is one block from Sonoma Plaza; two bedroom house, one bedroom with queen bed, second bedroom with king bed, sofa bed in living area (sleep 5); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave; living and dining area; deck with outdoor table, gas grill; washer and dryer; air conditioning; enclosed back yard, jacuzzi; 2 - 3 nights minimum stay.
- Charming Wine Country Cottage - Enclosed yard has grass, patio with outdoor dining, gas grill; two bedroom house, one bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has queen bed (sleep 4); one bath; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher; air conditioning; close to bike path, four bikes to use; 2 - 4 nights minimum stay.
Glen Ellen
- Charming Vacation Rental - Swimming pool, jacuzzi; three bedroom house, master and second bedroom with queen beds, third bedroom has two twin bunk beds and trundle bed, sofa bed in bonus room (sleep 8); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; deck with outdoor table; toys, children's books, high chair; washer and dryer; close to Glen Ellen markets, bakery, cafes; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Glen Ellen Getaway with Pool - Swimming pool, water toys, jacuzzi; four bedroom house, master bedroom with king bed, second and third bedrooms have queen beds, loft with twin and double bunk bed and twin day bed with trundle bed (sleep 10); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; toys, games for kids; pack n play available; large yard with grass, tree house; 2 - 4 nights minimum stay. "We could hardly get the kids out of the pool, except to pick fruit in the garden."
- Private Charming Wine Country Cottage - Two bedroom house, bedrooms have queen beds (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; patio with large outdoor table; washer and dryer; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Inviting Sonoma Wine Country Getaway - Two bedroom house, bedrooms have queen beds, queen sofa bed in living area (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden, enclosed back yard; patio with outdoor table, fire pit; jacuzzi; 2 nights minimum stay.
Santa Rosa
- Home with Heated Pool - Swimming pool and jacuzzi; three bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, queen beds in second and third bedrooms (sleep 6); 2 baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; toys and games; air conditioning; fenced backyard with grass, outdoor dining, gas barbeque; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Sunny View Cottage - Two bedroom house, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has two twin beds, queen sofa bed in living room (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; games for kids; high chair and portable crib available; patio with outdoor dining; washer and dryer; air conditioning; supermarket, cafes close by; 3 nights minimum stay.
- Wine Country Garden Cottage - Three bedroom home, master bedroom has king bed, queen bed in second bedroom, twin beds and queen bed in third bedroom (sleep 6); 2 and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; patio with gas barbeque, outdoor dining, jacuzzi, fire pit; 2 nights minimum stay.
Sebastopol
- Charming Sebastopol Home - Three bedroom house, master bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom two twin beds (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, two ovens, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer;pack n play, baby gate, high chair available; children's toys, games, beach buckets; air conditioning; patio with outdoor table, gas grill; close to park with playground; supermarket, farmers market, restaurants, cafes nearby; community swimming pool two blocks away; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Quiet Acres -Three bedroom house; king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom two twin beds, two sofa beds (sleep 7); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with two ovens, stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; perfect for teenagers, game room with ping pong, foosball, air hockey; air conditioning in game room; spacious deck with outdoor table and gas grill; 1 - 7 nights minimum stay.
- Charming Farmhouse - Enclosed yard with grass to run around; three bedroom house (sleep 6); two baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; washer and dryer; patio with outdoor dining, gas grill, fire pit; 2 - 5 nights minimum stay.
- The Birdhouse - Swimming pool, jacuzzi; one bedroom house, bedroom has a queen bed, nook with double bed, sofa bed in living area (sleep 7); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining; charcoal barbeque; air conditioning; 1- 7 nights minimum stay.
- Comfortable Two Bedroom Cottage - Country setting in wooded area; two bedroom cottage, bedrooms have queen beds, sofa bed in living room (sleep 6); pack n play (bring your own sheet), toys for kids; two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor table; 2 nights minimum stay.
Petaluma
- Tip: Petaluma has parks with playgrounds, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ice cream, and is convenient to visit Point Reyes on the coast, along with Sonoma Valley.
- Family Friendly Sonoma County Home - Swimming pool and jacuzzi; four bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, queen bed in second and third bedrooms, kids room with two bunk and trundle beds, (sleep 8); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; toys and games; crib available upon request; fenced background with grass, outdoor gas grill, refrigerator, outdoor dining, firepit; 4 nights minimum stay.
- Charming + Chic Crafstmen Downtown - hree bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, queen bed in second and third bedroom (sleep 6); two baths; washer and dryer; air conditioning; patio with outdoor dining; kid's pack play, kids bikes and toys available upon request, two blocks from Walnut Park with playground, convenient to cafes, bakeries, ice cream, restaurants, supermarkets; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Wine Country Studio Petaluma - Shared swimming pool; studio apartment, with queen bed, queen sofa bed (sleep 4); one bath; living and dining area (dining table seats 4); well stocked, fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; located one block from McNear Park with grass, picnic tables, playground; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Sparkling Clean 1920's Bungalow - Two bedroom house, bedrooms have queen beds, sofa bed in living area (sleep 6); two baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; washer and dryer; enclosed back yard, walk to downtown Petaluma; near local park with grass to run around, picnic tables, 2 nights minimum stay.
- Eco-Modern Getaway - Three bedroom house, queen bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom with double bed (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats 12); washer and dryer; backyard with outdoor dining and gas grill; convenient to cafes, restaurants, ice cream, delis; house is located one block from Walnut Park with playground and farmers market; 2 nights minimum stay.
- 4 Bed 3 Bath Home - Four bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, queen bed in second and third bedrooms, fourth bedroom has double bed (sleep 7); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven microwave, dishwasher refrigerator; living and dining area (dining table seats 6, second table seats 4; washer and dryer; grill and jacuzzi; air conditioning; outdoor patio; walking distance to Walnut St. Park, restaurants, cafes, in downtown Petaluma; 3 nights minimum stay.
- Peaceful Petaluma Getaway - Two bedroom home, king bed in one bedroom, queen bed and two twin beds in second bedroom, also toddler bed (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; washer and dryer; living and dining area; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque; portable air conditioning unit in summer; 2 - 5 nights minimum stay.