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Gaige House, a Joie de Vivre hotel – reviews, photos

13540 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
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Gaige House, a Joie de Vivre hotel
Gaige House, a Joie de Vivre hotel
Gaige House, a Joie de Vivre hotel
Gaige House, a Joie de Vivre hotel
Gaige House, a Joie de Vivre hotel
Gaige House, a Joie de Vivre hotel
4.5 of 5 stars 183 Reviews
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San Carlos, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Ultimate serene place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

This is the ultimate serene place in the Sonoma wine country. The amenities and service are superb. Our Zen Suite was comfortable and spacious with a peaceful atrium. The "welcome" bottle of wine was a nice touch to go with the evening wine-and-cheese time. The food was excellent, from the home-baked cookies and breakfast pastries to the fresh-squeezed orange juice and breakfast egg dishes. Our long weekend stay was the perfect birthday gift for my husband. We splurged with massages in their spa. Try it and you'll discover that you don't want to leave the property to do anything else!

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“Nice place, except...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

My prior review was pulled after the owner responded. Not sure why. Our Zen Suite was very nice but I'm glad we got it at about half price as we are Joy of Life members. We had ants, but as the owner mentioned, they are in the country. The stone floors were cold. There were no slippers. We asked two different people at the desk if they have them and they said no, although the owner replied they do. So, who knows? But that was our experience. The breakfast frittata and fruit were very good as was the coffee. There is not much to do in Glenn Ellen and it lacks the charm of other Sonoma County towns such as Healdsburg or Sonoma. We will not return as there are better and more convenient places for wine tasting, strolling and dining. I coul

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A charming visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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From Stefan's greeting and help when we walked int to coffee at 4.30 a.m. on departure, this superior small hotel delivers superb value for money in a gorgeous setting. If only the weather had cooperated, but that was not their fault. We had one of the upstairs roooms in the main house with a big comfortable four-poster, a fireplace and a view to the gardens behind and an en-suite elegant and good-size bathroom. Robes, free water, wi-fi, a welcome bottle of wine, complete the picture.
Their wewbsite does not do them justice, we agreed with other couples in the free wine and local cheese evening 'warmer'.
We loved our visit here.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Portland, Oregon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A sweet find”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We booked this place for a weekend trip of wine tasting in Sonoma. This hotel setting is beautiful. There is a little creek that runs along the back of the hotel and a great pool area as well. Its feels like a very luxurious without being over the top. Perfectly quaint. We had a group of 6 and met some fun people during the happy hours in the evenings at the main house. Our rooms was very nice, had a jacuzzi tub, fireplace and just very nicely done. The breakfast was nice and casual, lots of fresh pastries and fruits. The staff is very helpful and genuine. Great little find.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
“Ideal for a casual wine-country stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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We stayed in a creekside suite and the room was so comfortable.This hotel was intimate without feeling like you are in a bed and breakfast. It is a place that is very special because it tows the line between luxurious and quaint without forcing you on other couples or guests. The breakfast service was really wonderful with casual food (loved the eggs) and the area of Glen Ellen is convenient to wonderful wine and food! There is also a "mention this ad" coupon in a Sonoma tour brochure that I picked up along the way and the hotel honored the 15% off.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 13540 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Price range (per night):* INR13,839 - 33,904

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