In addition to hundreds of wineries ready to sate and scintillate, California Wine Country contains samplings of all sorts of activities that pair well with the inviting vacation rentals sprinkled throughout the region. You don’t have to know a thing about vino, or even want to for that matter, to enjoy a trip to this destination. Kick back in a cozy house, a romantic villa or an affordable cottage and see what flavors are stirred up.



True aficionados can tour to their hearts’ content; Napa Valley, Cazadero, Healdsburg, Sonoma and other regions brim with opportunities for tastings and exploration of the lush and lovely landscape. Whites, reds and everything in between are produced here with glee and run the gamut from highly approachable to utterly extravagant. For those who value a good pour, there’s no better place to become immersed in the culture of wine.

Abundant vacation rentals maximize the benefits of a trip to Wine Country. Trekking from one vineyard to the next can be tiring if exciting, so having a place to call home makes all the difference. Wake up well rested and fix a light breakfast that will prepare your stomach for a day of sipping and strolling, and be sure to entertain the option of returning home for a quick nap or a late-afternoon snack in the garden. Come and go as you please, discovering and preserving the leisurely pace that all vacations should be so lucky to have.

The amenities of a vacation villa or cottage will please even the pickiest palates: a kitchen, washer and dryer, extra linens, TV and internet, even housekeeping services will combine to create a stellar experience. And don’t be discouraged; whether traveling with just your special someone or the whole crazy family, there is a sweet spot for you. Napa and its neighbors aren’t just places for romance or wine worshiping; the ample array of other activities make this region increasingly family friendly and welcoming of those folks with little interest in merlot, chardonnay or even pinot noir.

A Spanish style bungalow near old Napa and a restored Sonoma farmhouse both have a certain way of reducing a person’s stress level. These and other examples of Wine Country Vacation Rentals make it easy to see why heading to this fragrant little pocket of California remains a consistently popular choice. Take a step up by renting a place that makes your regular digs look a bit plain or simply choose something different. Trade your modern décor for rustic charm or try classy country on for size; whatever vacation rental road you take will certainly be a pleasant one.

A mind-boggling number of spas that offer the most up-to-date treatments plus fun stuff like hot air balloon rides, bicycle tours and traditional favorites like tennis, golf, shopping and fine dining will fill in the sunny mornings, lazy afternoons and everlasting evenings. When visitors aren’t strolling, exploring, picnicking and generally expanding their minds and taste buds, the option of taking a breather at “home" is always there. Creating the perfect vacation doesn’t have to take too much time and it definitely doesn’t have to be stressful. Follow your instincts and your nose for all that is satisfying and you’ll soon be enjoying a Wine Country experience that the most discerning vacationer would approve of.