Be Happy! Cozy Sonoma Wine Country Hideaway

Entire guesthouse in Sonoma, California

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Madeleine
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Comfy bed for better sleep

The room-darkening shades and extra bedding are loved by guests.

Great location

Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.
Charming studio plus separate cozy cottage, zen garden and patio under the redwoods. Quiet, comfortable, super clean. Minutes from Sonoma's historic plaza and wine tasting. A perfect sanctuary for a group of 1 - 4 guests. Enjoy our Be Happy hideaway, designed for visiting artists, writers, business travelers, traveling nurses, adventurers, world explorers and wine lovers! For info about the unique layout, bathroom access & amenities, see PHOTOS, REVIEWS, DISCOUNTS. More about "The Space.."

The space
THE SPACE:

Things you’ll want to know about the Space:

It's a unique layout — 2 neat, cozy bedrooms, one bath, your own fully fenced garden, and a lovely patio — designed to accommodate a party of 1-4 guests. A perfect place for a small group —couple(s), friends, family, or associates.

The two Airbnb Bedrooms are located behind an entry gate and fully fenced yard, but they are private and separate from each other. They're connected through a lovely garden pathway that leads from the Main Studio/Bathroom to the Cottage and Patio, which includes outdoor table/seating.

Guests enjoy their coffee, glass of wine, breakfast treats, or take-out Pizza here. The Patio offers a peaceful setting for conversation, meditation, listening to the birds sing their hearts out, or gazing at the stars.

*From the cozy Cottage/Patio, it's only a 24-SECOND (less than 1/2 minute) walk through the fully fenced private garden pathway to the easily accessible, private Guest Bathroom, located inside, next to the Main Studio.

*There is no full kitchen but, each bedroom has a mini-fridge, electric hot water kettle, coffee/tea, bottled and electrolyte/alkaline water, healthy breakfast bars, and instant oatmeal.

Air Conditioner/Heater are installed in both Main Studio and Cottage bedrooms, including Hi-Speed WIFI, and Cable TV.

* We use earth-friendly soaps, shampoo, organic, light/non-fragrance cleaning products. Since some guests may be sensitive to heavy scents, we thank you for not using them in the space. And we also thank you for not smoking on the property.

BE HAPPY provides a wonderful base to come "home," after a day of exploring Wine Country and all it has to offer. (Read the guest experiences)

The host/owners, Madeleine and Roy, live in the Main House on their own private side of the property, with their friendly little Bichon pup.

FYI: We live in the main house with the orange terra cotta front door, but usually come and go through an entry on the other side of the house/double driveway, in order to maintain everyone's privacy.

Host and guest dwellings are separate and sound proofed.

Your Entire Guest Space is private, with its own entry gate, garden, patio, and is enclosed within a fully fenced yard.

Questions? Your comfort is most important. Feel free to be in touch anytime. Especially, if there are issues or concerns, call/text me so I can address them asap.

Plan ahead: Ask about our off-season winter rates, LONGER STAYS, and DISCOUNTS.

Regardless of the number of (up to 4) guests you may reserve for your stay, the Airbnb property is available to only one related group at a time. No other guests will be booked during your stay.

Guest access
Reserved for Guests: Park in the single brick driveway in front of the Carport. Easy, off-street parking is also available for additional cars in your group.

FYI: The double brick driveway is reserved for Madeleine and Roy, your Hosts.

After parking in your designated car space(s), ENTER through the Left Gate on the single brick driveway and walk along the vine covered pathway to the Tall Gate. Open and you've arrived. Welcome to your Be Happy hideaway.

The entrance to the Main Studio and Bathroom is three short steps up on your right, to a small deck and a Purple Door with a little heart on it.

Or, continue walking through your private Garden Pathway to the cozy Cottage and Patio under the redwoods.

Other things to note
Our friendly, fluffy little Poodle/Bichon pup, lives with us in the main house, separate from the studio and cottage.

On the other side of the main house is the RADIO MAGIC Voice Over and Music Studio, founded by your Super Host and Voice Over coach, Madeleine. Madeleine is the author of "How to Be a Voice Over Success!" For over 25 years, she has coached and trained professionals and scores of voice over students/talents.
Roy is a legendary musician drummer, and one of the founders of The Blues Project.

WHERE TO EXPLORE WINE COUNTRY
AND OUR BEAUTIFUL AREA

From here, we are minutes away from cafes, an ice cream shop, the Fruit Basket, a wine bar, popular late-night Mexican food trucks, and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, which has a Spa, restaurant, wine bar, and swimming pool.

As you get closer to your arrival, I'll send more
recommendations for favorite local restaurants on the historic Sonoma Plaza, wineries, indoor/outdoor activities, and the local weather report :)

We're about a 2-mile drive away from Sonoma Plaza. Walking, Uber, or nearby buses are other options for getting there. There is parking on/around the Plaza.

Let me know if you have any questions or special requests.

~ Madeleine

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Garden view
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 388 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Sonoma, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are located five-seven minutes away (driving) from Sonoma's historic and lively downtown plaza, wineries, wine tasting, great cafes, restaurants (ask about our favorites), shops, art galleries, festivals and special events (wine, food, art, film and more) throughout the year. In the heart of the Plaza, or the "Square," as the locals call it, there are some fun clothing and gift stores... there are walkways through the park, a magnificent fountain, a small amphitheater, a playground, a clock tower, grass to lay out a blanket and have a picnic, plus a charming duck pond. There's something for everyone! Spas and yoga classes, Farmers' Market, indoor/outdoor performing arts and music venues (Sonoma Speakeasy is a cozy, cool little music/dance venue tucked away on the Square), movie theaters, a wonderful book store (Readers Books), and fun outdoor activities... The Bike Path, just off the Sonoma Square, is a favorite local spot for jogging, walking or biking,

The Overlook Trail is great for a morning walk and casual hikers who want to experience a breathtaking view of Sonoma.

A trail with panoramic views of Sonoma and the Bay is Bartholomew Park (just behind Bartholomew Park Winery).

Jack London State Park has an excellent network of walks and trails, ranging in difficulty from 0 to 10.

Golf, beaches, and more..
For thrills and excitement Sonoma Raceway at Sears Point attracts fans from around the world.

Meet your host

Superhost
388 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Voice Over Coach – Producer – Director
Speaks English and French
Be Happy! That's what we named our place and that's my motto. It's great to meet new people and help make their stay in Sonoma a special one. I’m a native New Yorker and have lived in Sonoma for many years. By trade, I'm a voice over coach, producer, author and former Hollywood literary/talent agent. My experience in entertainment, combined with a Masters Degree in reading/language arts, complements my teaching and directing style. On the other side of our property is the purple door leading into RADIO MAGIC, my voice over recording studio, established in 1991. Writers, actors, students, businesses and entrepreneurs come to express themselves, learn, and find their true calling. In the main part of the house, I live with my multi-talented (legendary) musician husband, Roy, and our 3 little dogs. Yes, we are happy, too! :)

Madeleine is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

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