If you've ever had a dream of living on a vineyard, Steelhead Creek is straight out of central casting. It's everything you could ever create in your wildest wine country fantasy. We reserved Thai and Cynthia's stunning property for a 50th birthday celebration. It looked great in the VRBO listing and could accommodate our large group of women comfortably. But, the photos and video truly don't do justice to the actual property. The grounds are breathtaking. Lavender lining the winding driveway, killer views of the valley below, gorgeous landscaping, a barn, grapes...Pinch myself. Photos of the house don't come close to capturing the specific details - the tall ceilings, beautiful design, gorgeous floors, scale of the rooms. Both the living room and kitchen easily accommodate a large gathering of friends or family. The beds are very comfortable and have the best sheets, ever. The two guest houses on the property are well-equipped and lovely. Cynthia and Thai dropped off a birthday cake and flowers for our group, a very lovely gesture, and otherwise kept to themselves.
On Thai's suggestion, we contacted their neighbor Chuck, owner of Volante Vineyards, for a wine tasting. He was a character and very patient with our large group. His wine was fantastic and reasonably priced. It was an ideal, casual way to spend our first evening. We spent Friday and Saturday in the hands of Woody with Woody's Wine Tours. He was, hands down, the highlight of a near-perfect weekend.
An important note: The house is remote, which is part of the charm. It was a bit difficult to find at first. When Thai and Cynthia advise you to arrive before it gets dark, listen to them. The drive is windy and there are steep cliffs. Also, follow their directions and NOT the directions provided by most GPS apps. We recommend stopping at the Safeway for food/supplies because you won't want to leave the house once you get there. The earlier reviewer who complained about lack of saran wrap, etc., was being especially picky. The house is well-stocked with things you will need like dishes, toilet paper, soap, etc. .If running out of saran wrap will ruin your stay, buy it beforehand. (In fact, if this is something that bothers you, you might want to take up yoga.)
Our entire group- all seasoned travelers - was blown away by Steelhead Creek Vineyards. We loved our stay here and can't recommend it highly enough.