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Modern Wine Country Cottage in Historic Healdsburg, Premiere Location

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First Crush Cottage
Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace and Vineyard Views
French Doors Leading to Outdoor Dining
Kitchen
Front of House and Driveway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Healdsburg, CA
  • SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dry Creek Vineyard
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Healdsburg Plaza
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Wine Country Cottage in Historic Healdsburg, Premiere Location


*FLEXIBLE Cancellation Policy, Exemplary Cleaning Protocols and Contactless Check-in*

Location! Location Location!!!

Our property is smack dab in the middle of one of the most prestigious wine growing regions in Sonoma County - Dry Creek Valley. The First Crush Cottage is just five miles out of the historic, quaint town of Healdsburg. This renovated, charming, modern cottage provides it all.

Spectacular vineyards surround the meticulously landscaped grounds. It offers terrific location and access to some of the best wineries and restaurants in the world.

The cottage is walking distance to wineries and the historic Dry Creek General Store and just six minutes by car to downtown Healdsburg.

Every stay at the First Crush Cottage also includes a complimentary tasting at world renowned winery - Lambert Bridge. This seated tasting will include a flight of Bordeaux wines expertly paired with local cheeses. This experience will take place in the comfort of their redwood barrel room and is hosted by a Lambert Bridge wine educator. The tasting is valid up to four people and reservations are required at least 24 hours advance. The value of this experience is $75 per person.

Enjoy our garden from May to October and help yourself to the complimentary fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs located on the grounds.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @firstcrushcottage

TOT Certificate # - 680N

Keywords: Vacation House

Property manager

Kimberly DesJardine
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$150 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$100 fee for any lost key.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Healdsburg

Located in Healdsburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Dry Creek Vineyard and Unti Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek and Dom Whitney Tasting Lounge. Powell's Sweet Shoppe - Windsor and Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Healdsburg, CA

What's nearby

  • SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dry Creek Vineyard - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wilson Winery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Healdsburg Plaza - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Francis Ford Coppola Winery - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 21 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hazel Hill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costeaux French Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Francis Ford Coppola Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Plank Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Saint - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Wine Country Cottage in Historic Healdsburg, Premiere Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Modern Wine Country Cottage in Historic Healdsburg, Premiere Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Wine Country Cottage in Historic Healdsburg, Premiere Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Wine Country Cottage in Historic Healdsburg, Premiere Location located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek and Dry Creek Vineyard. Unti Vineyards and Wilson Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie L.

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

Beautiful place and a wonderful host

My family and I stayed here for the Thanksgiving holiday and had an absolutely wonderful stay. The place is well equipped and very cozy with a wood burning fireplace, beautiful outdoor spaces (including multiple fire pits) and comfortable bedrooms. The host is also amazing - communication before, during and after was easy and included fantastic recommendations. And to top it all off, they even treated my family and I to a complimentary tasting at a local winery. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

A Fantastic Place in Dry Creek

We love staying at this property in Dry Creek! It is so clean and has everything you'd want.. the location is perfect, right in the middle of everything Dry Creek and Healdsburg.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall A.

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

Great Sonoma Stay

This house is as described on the website. Easy to find and comfortable place to hang. It was very convenient to a few events we had to attend in the Dry Creek area. But not real close to downtown Healdsburg if that was what you are looking for. Very well stocked kitchen. Would return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar L.

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

Lovely month!

We had a wonderful month long stay at First Crush. The cottage had everything we needed, was very clean, and the property manager was helpful and easy to reach. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting out in the front yard and eating on the back porch. And, the location was the best! We were out among the vineyards but just a three minute drive from Healdsburg Ave. Our sincere thanks to Kimberley and Nicole for everything.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Healdsburg

Wonderful property, perfect for a get away. All amenities are top notch! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

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

Love First Crush

The cottage and the grounds are absolutely gorgeous! We loved the way the cottage was decorated, so cozy! Everything was well appointed. There are multiple places on the grounds to sit and enjoy a glass of wine and the scenery. It is the perfect size for two couples. The location is close to downtown Healdsburg, Dry Creek wineries and a five-minute walk to the Dry Creek General Store! Napa is only a little over an hour away. The owners and property manager responded quickly when we had questions. The cottage is well equipped with everything that you need if you were to stay and cook in, but with so many great restaurants in the area, we didn’t bother. Definitely recommend First Crush Cottage and we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

The property was a wonderful home with a great kitchen, outdoor barbecue and two wonderful bedrooms.

We truely enjoyed our stay and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Great Experience

Had a wonderful time - beautiful area and property - would definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Perfect

The location and property itself was simply perfect for a long weekend get away. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn S.

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

Fabulous Healdsburg trip

Absolutely wonderful property. Yard is immaculate with great deck and views. House is furnished nicely and every amenity needed was available. Communication with the property manager and owner was outstanding. We are pleased to hear the owner is adding additional air to the second bedroom. This will make the home a 5++ rating! Would definitely return! Thank you for a fabulous stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Great little cottage for two couples

Very nice cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Amazing stay!

This home truly is perfect for a weekend getaway in Healdsburg! Just a five minute drive to downtown. A beautiful outdoor area with great views. Plenty of room indoors for a family or two couples. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita M., San Rafael, California

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

A fun wine country getaway place

An amazing location with a super cute property. All you need when away from home. This was our second time and love staying here and will be back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Great cottage

The cottage was perfect for our wine weekend. Beautiful space and the fire pit in the back was great for cool evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

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

Amazing wine country property

This home was perfect for our trip to Sonoma Wine Country. It was in very close proximity to several great wineries and very close to the town of Healdsburg as well. The backyard was magical with fantastic views and the home itself was well appointed and comfortable. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jolene j.

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

Model Showroom Ready

This property looks like it is a model home, everything is perfect. The neutral colors are soothing, and the furnishings are top notch. The grounds are charming and well tucked away from Dry Creek as to not hear any occasional traffic. All communications by owner and property manager were cordial and professional. This is a keeper on my list of places to stay when in Healdsburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby T., California

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

Beautiful home!

My family had a wonderful time here. The house is beautiful and the yard is picturesque. Very convenient to downtown Healdsburg. Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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

Beautiful retreat

A lovely home with a backyard you could spend all day in. Fantastic location close to our favorite wineries and a short drive to downtown Healdsburg. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rita M., San Rafael, California

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

Excellent find!

This is such a cute cottage! We loved everything about it! So relaxing and was well equipped. Location was fantastic too!! Will be staying sometime again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

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

Great home in a great spot

First Crush is a very clean and cute home in a great spot in Healdsberg - we had a wonderful time. The place was clean and had a lovely yard and deck - great for a family or two couples!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Perfect getaway

Wonderful property! Perfect location for the run & relaxing & enjoying the Healdsburg area. The updated finishes were lovely. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P., Oakland, CA

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

Lovely and comfortable

My family and I stayed here for a wedding. The house was very comfortable and the location couldn’t have been more perfect. We had such a nice time we are talking about making it an annual tradition!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Outstanding Wine Country Getaway!

We absolutely love staying at Kimberly’s house, right outside of Healdsburg. It is a perfect size for our group of four, well decorated and sitting right in the middle of the Dry Creek Valley and a quick walk to the Dry Creek General Store. A great experience with a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

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

Great Winery Experience

Great location, pictures accurately reflect home, clean, loved the herb and vegetable garden outside your door step! Great host, responsive to emails. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W., San Francisco

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

Nice cottage in Dry Creek Valley

We really liked our stay at the cottage. The only minor issue is that the property is located off Dry Creek Road and therefore exposed to some road traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly DesJardine

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My husband and I purchased the First Crush Cottage as a weekend getaway from our hectic life in San Francisco.

It is the refuge that we go to relax, unwind and exhale. Our girls, who are now grown, spent their childhood exploring the vineyards, canoeing the Russian River and discovering the rich countryside on hikes and bikes.

Over the years, our backyard has been host to a multitude of food and wine feasts with our friends and family. The fond memories are endless and rich.

Twenty years later and we still can't get enough of Healdsburg and our little slice of wine country heaven.

Why they chose this property

In the heart of Dry Creek Valley, the First Crush Cottage sits between miles and miles of beautiful vineyards and picture perfect countryside. You can walk to a half dozen wineries or mosey up the street to the historic Dry Creek General Store, where you'll find the best sandwiches in the county.

The bucolic town of Healdsburg is home to world class wineries, the best of farm to table dining and a host of unique specialty retail and antique stores line its quaint town square.

It is no wonder that Healdsburg continually tops America's Best Small Towns lists.

What makes this property unique


The First Crush Cottage is:

-The best of both worlds. Nestled in majestic wine country vineyards and just five minutes from downtown Healdsburg.
-Beautifully appointed furnishings and meticulously landscaped grounds with hobby vineyard.
-Walking distance to wineries and the Dry Creek General Store.
-Fully equipped to meet all of your culinary needs including outdoor grill and herb garden May-October.

Each rental also includes wine and cheese tasting for four at the renowned Lambert Bridge Winery ($200 value).

Languages:

English

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