My husband and I needed a few days to relax and get away, and we hit the jackpot when a friend recommended the Windrose cottages. The property is tucked away amidst the farm land just a mile or two outside of Windsor, and what a perfect spot to rest and unwind. The brahman cattle, emus, ducks and canada geese in the surrounding pasture added just the right touch to make us feel like we were way out in the country, but it was just a quick hop into Windsor, or up to Healdsburg.

Karen and Byron are outstanding hosts, who go to great lengths to make sure their guests have everything they need for the perfect stay. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the dishes and utensils you'll need, right down to the salt and pepper, and saran wrap and foil. There was cereal, fruit and cheese, bread sticks, a loaf of delicious berry and nut bread, fruit juices and milk, and all the fixin's for waffles in the morning.

The entire place was immaculate, the bed was comfortable, and the towels and robes smelled fantastic. We stayed in the French Garden Cottage, and the patio with a nice big jacuzzi was the highlight of the 3 day/2 night stay. Though there are winetasting and dining experiences galore in the area, we headed out for Big John's Market in Healdsburg, and brought back enough fresh food to allow us to stay put in our comfy cottage for the duration, except for a beautiful drive up the Russian River, and a stop in Bodega Bay for some clam chowder.

As for one review complaining about having people coming to visit, we very much appreciated the fact that this place is made for a quiet, romantic get-away. We liked being able to leave the doors and windows open, wander around in our bathrobes, and feel like we had the place to ourselves. They let you know when you reserve a cottage that that's the way it is, and it's one of the reasons this place is so special. If you need anything, Karen and Byron are right there to see to your needs, but most everything you could possibly need is provided right there in your room. If you don't, you are left to your peace and quiet, without the noise of housekeeping and ice machines, and kids running in hallways.

We will definitely be back, and maybe this time we'll do some winetasting, and we will certainly stay longer. Two nights was not long enough.

We stayed at the English cottage for 1 week and loved every minute. The location was perfect to visit wineries, which we did of course :-) We would highly recommend these cottages. Both Karen and Byron were very friendly and helpful, we will be back!!

Incredibly close to Santa Rosa airport but away from the Windsor town core, we loved the bucolic, pastoral setting and attention to detail our little English Cottage offered. Plums runneth over on the tree just outside and the innkeepers welcomed us to as many as we could eat. Super clean bathroom (shower only), little grapes and cheese platter upon checkin in the room fridge, milk, coffee, ironing board/iron, nice TV, really everything you need plus the sanctity of complete quiet and privacy. We were in town for a wedding so didn't use the studio to its full potential but it's easily a place to stay for several nights and cook your own food (it's gas, too, even better!). There is free wifi and dedicated parking--total value and the rates compete or best any local hotel. The bed was incredibly comfy - just the right firmness. I will stay here again. The proximity to vineyards is...well...you're pretty much surrounded by them, and farms. Enjoy.

We stayed at Windrose for our honeymoon a few years ago and decided to come back for our anniversary. We left the kids at home, turned off our phones, and enjoyed the quiet relaxation of a weekend away from reality! The owners were so helpful and you can tell that they love what they do. I was so glad to have all the things we needed for breakfast right in our cottage and we didn't have to go out to eat breakfast. The owners recommended some great restaurants in Healdsburg and we were able to wine taste right on the square for a few hours before dinner. It was nice to have our own private hottub too. Thanks again to the owners for their incredible hospitality.