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Found near a tangle of grapevines in one of California's most breathtaking regions is the Asian-inspired Gaige House, an exceptional boutique resort set on three lush acres in the heart of Sonoma County. This wine country retreat offers 23 soothing chambers plus a cluster of zen-inspired suites, where you can peacefully soak in a granite tub and meditate in the privacy of your own Japanese garden. Named to the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List as one of the "World's Best Places to Stay", rooms at the Gaige House take a minimalist approach allowing guests to enjoy a clutter-free getaway. Each day starts with a gourmet breakfast and concludes with evening wine and cheese pairings. The inn also features a heated swimming pool that can be enjoyed year round.
Gaige House
13540 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen, California
95442
Nearest Airport: SFO
This historic “home” hotel was just lovely. Nicely appointed. We checked into a lovely wine and cheese tasting. We were assigned room 3 and our friends were in room 2. The rooms were fantastic. Beautifully appointed. Both rooms had enormous tubs. I hated the low beds close to the ground in the Asian style with no box spring but the bed was comfy so it was fine. We got up the next morning and had a wonderful breakfast. The coffee was fantastic as was the omelette. We left around 9 am abs didn’t return until about 8:45 pm. We were greeted to a room FULL of ants. They were everywhere. In the bed, beside both night tables, in the bathroom, in our luggage. Mind you there are signs all over the property that say put food away in proper containers but we had no food with us. We brought one bottle of water and ironically they weren’t near that. We called the night emergency line and they moved us to room 4 - which was also lovely and ant free. I’m just glad they had an open room. Ironically room four has a nicer bed but the bathroom isn’t as stunning as room 2 and 3. We left the next morning before the desk officially opened but I’m so grateful the night help was able to get us set up in another room. It could have been so bad. Despite the ants I would stay again. It was a lovely property in a beautiful location
sgregory711 - Dallas, Texas
Can't recommend. The Gaige Suite was really expensive and disappointing for many reasons. Lots of traffic noise because the inn is off of a busy street. The in room fireplace and patio fire pit only worked for about half of the days we were there and they did not fix it for 2 days and did not adjust our room rate. The hot water ran out when the large soaking tub was only 25% full. The website pictures of the patio are very misleading; our patio looked like it would be quiet and private but it was right above and exposed to a common area. However, the breakfast was great!
MomDoc2022 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Our stay at Gaige House felt less like checking into a hotel and more like stepping into a true reset. From the first call with Crystal, who was straightforward and accommodating, to the seamless check-in with Michelle and Pam, the hospitality was genuine and dialed in. The wine tasting and charcuterie hosted by B.R. Cohn was a strong touch. The team anticipated what we needed without hovering, which is harder to pull off than it looks. The Asian-inspired design gives the property a calm, focused feel without being overdone. Our Ryokan Zen Creekside Suite was outstanding. It wraps around a private atrium, has a fireplace, and opens to a patio overlooking Calabazas Creek. With the rain outside, it felt quiet and grounded. The granite soaking tub and double shower were excellent, and the oversized platform king bed delivered one of the best nights of sleep we’ve had in a while. We had dinner at Songbird Parlour nearby, then came back for a soak in the hot tub. Breakfast the next morning was delicious, soft scrambled eggs, sourdough French toast with fresh fruit, granola parfait, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and Illy coffee. We left feeling rested and genuinely impressed. Gaige House manages to balance comfort, style, and substance in a way that’s rare. It was a great stay from start to finish.
Todd_the_Rover
We had an amazing stay at the Gaige House. The location is well-acquainted to be near both Sonoma and Napa wineries. The room was very spacious and it had everything we need. We got bath robes; bottles of water everyday; the bathroom was huge! They have the capability to cast your streaming service. The AC unit is so quiet that we weren't bothered. We had a good night sleep. The only call out was the light outside the door that we didn't know how to turn off. The breakfast was adequate and served in this cute space. We weren't able to use the pool because it was cold. We did avail massage service which was phenomenal! If you ever go - ask for Tony and Peter! The best therapists we had in a long time.
Elaine A
My wife and I stayed at the Gaige House from Jan 5 - 8 and had a fabulous experience. It was part of a 50th wedding celebration for us which was on the 3rd. We were treated very graciously at check - in with congratulations on our anniversary. We had a beautiful room, and nicely furnished. Lovely fireplace too! The grounds are rustic with lots of trees and a flowing creek behind our unit. They did a very nice breakfast with some different offerings each morning. The front desk was very accommodating with suggestions for nearby restaurants. And I loved the happy hours each day from 4:30 - 6 where they set out a nice compliment of cheese and fruit along with 4 bottles of wine. And in an adjacent sitting room they set out bottles of port wine and sake to sip and relax.
TexasMagyar - Houston
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I just wanted to let Luxury Link know how pleased we were with our recent stay at Gaige House in Sonoma. The facilities couldn't have been more relaxing and beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable. Food was delicious (fresh baked muffins every morning and fresh baked cookies in the afternoon and evening - doesn't get much better than that!). And the other guests were easy to meet and talk with. All around perfect experience. Will definitely recommend it to friends and will likely return again next time we're in California.
-P. Gautreau