Maefield Vineyard House

Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the Russian River Valley when you relax in this peaceful retreat. This grand, 3,000-square-foot home is surrounded by one of the Merry Edwards' sauvignon blanc vineyards. Enjoy privacy in 4 ensuite rooms throughout the house. Your stay includes a tasting at Merry Edwards Winery, located 5 minutes from the house (subject to availability & must be scheduled in advance), plus a bottle of sauvignon blanc (wine from the vineyard surrounding the house). The space The Maefield Vineyard House has a beautiful cedar interior and redwood exterior. It has a chef's kitchen, a spacious living room and a dining room with a fabulous redwood slab dining room table. The house has four spacious, en-suite rooms with queen-sized beds, one of which also has a day bed. Four bathrooms have stone-tiled showers, plus there is a half bath downstairs. The house is surrounded by decks on three sides. The back deck houses the 6 person hot tub, 2 person sauna and gas BBQ. The house is surrounded by the gorgeous and peaceful Merry Edwards sauvignon blanc Maefield vineyard. Sonoma County TOT Number: 4000N Sonoma County Vacation Rental License: LIC24-0260 County of Sonoma Permit & Resource Management Department Sec. 4-205 License Standards. A vacation rental must comply with the following: A. Compliance Generally. A vacation rental must obtain zoning clearance and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. B. Noise. 1. Daytime noise. Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., average noise must not exceed the following limits: • 50 decibels for 30 minutes in any hour • 55 decibels for 15 minutes in any hour • 60 decibels for 5 minutes in any hour • 65 decibels for 72 seconds in any hour 2. Nighttime noise. Between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., average noise must not exceed the following limits: • 45 decibels for 30 minutes in any hour • 50 decibels for 15 minutes in any hour • 55 decibels for 5 minutes in any hour • 60 decibels for 72 seconds in any hour 3. Decibel definition. “Decibel” means the sound pressure relative to 20 micropascals as measured at the property line, adjusted to International Organization for Standardization ISO 226 equal loudness contours. 4. Outdoor amplified sound prohibited. Outdoor amplified sound and loud impulsive sounds, such as drumming, are prohibited. C. Lighting. The property owner must submit a lighting plan that conforms to the following. Exterior lighting must be fully shielded and downward facing. Light fixtures must not be located at the periphery of the property and must not reflect off structures. Security lighting may only be motion-sensored. Flood lights and uplights are prohibited. Luminaries must not exceed 1000 lumens per fixture. Total illuminance beyond the property line must not exceed 1.0 lux. The color temperature of exterior lighting must not exceed 3000 Kelvin. D. Parking. On-street parking must conform to the Sonoma County Parking Regulations and the California Vehicle Code. E. One Tenant. A vacation rental may only be rented to 1 tenant group at a time. F. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. A license may not be issued for a single family dwelling with a junior accessory dwelling unit, and a license is void if a junior accessory dwelling unit is developed after license issuance. G. Pets. A pet, if allowed by licensee, must be secured on the property at all times and cannot be left unattended. Guests must comply with Sonoma County leash law (Section 5-115). H. Trash and Recycling Facilities. Recycling and refuse storage bins must not be stored within public view unless in compliance with neighborhood standards. Recycling and trash receptacles must be returned to screened storage areas within 24 hours of trash pick-up. I. Outdoor Burning. Outdoor burning of solid fuels is prohibited. J. Fireworks prohibited. Possession or discharge of fireworks, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 12511, is prohibited. K. Defensible Space. A vacation rental property must be maintained in compliance with Chapter 13A (Duty to Maintain Defensible Space and Abate Hazardous Vegetation and Combustible Material). L. Transient Occupancy Tax and Business Improvement Area Assessments. 1. Tax Compliance. A licensee must maintain a transient occupancy tax (TOT) certificate and remain current on all required reports and payments for TOT and Business Improvement Area assessments (BIA). 2. Online Hosting Platform. i. A licensee must disclose if the vacation rental is registered with an online host. ii. If an online host will pay TOT and BIA on the licensee’s behalf, it is the licensee’s responsibility to confirm the correct amount of TOT and BIA are collected. The licensee remains liable for any TOT and BIA not collected on its behalf. iii. “Online host” means an online hosting platform for vacation rentals, such as VRBO, Airbnb, HomeAway, etc. M. Emergency Access. If a vacation rental is located behind a locked gate or within a gated community, a gate code or a lockbox with keys (“Knox Box” or similar) must be provided for exclusive use by first responders. N. Evacuation During Emergencies. Written evacuation instructions identifying the evacuation zone, evacuation route, and the Calfire Evacuation Checklist must be provided to guests and posted within the vacation rental. Guests must leave the property when a Voluntary Evacuation Order is issued for the evacuation zone. The certified property manager must inform guests when a Voluntary Evacuation Order is issued. O. Emergency Communication. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Alert Weather Radio and operational telephone land line or broadband connected VoIP phone must be provided. Instructions for operation of the NOAA Alert Weather Radio must be included in the evacuation instructions. P. Contact Information. Licensee and certified property manager must provide the Department a current phone number, email address, and mailing address, and update the contact information as needed. This contact information may be used to address complaints, convey general program information, and serve legal notices related to violations and suspension or revocation. Messages and mail must be checked regularly. Q. License Posting and Inclusion in Rental Agreements. 1. A copy of the license, the license standards, and land use permit must be posted inside the vacation rental in a prominent location within 6 feet of the front door. 2. A copy of the license, the license standards, and land use permit must be included in all rental agreements. R. Advertisements. Advertising, handouts, flyers, internet listings, and any other information provided for a vacation rental must conform to the license, land use permit, and this section and include the following: 1. License number; 2. Maximum occupancy, not including children under 3 years old; 3. Maximum number of vehicles allowed on and off site; 4. Notification that quiet hours must be observed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; 5. Notification that no outdoor amplified sound is allowed; and, 6. The transient occupancy tax certificate number for the property. S. Owner Occupancy. These license standards do not apply when the licensed property is occupied by the property owner. In the case of an alleged violation, the licensee has the burden of proving that the property was occupied by the property owner at the time of the violation. Guest access The entire home is for your use. The large building behind the house is not for guest use. Other things to note A signed House Rules document will be required. The House Rules are as below, and include in the House Rules section. MAEFIELD VINEYARD HOUSE RULES Check-In Time. 4:00pm Check-Out Time. 10:00am (unless arranged differently with Host Julie) Smoking. No Smoking on the Rental Property. Noise. Quiet hours are from 9:00pm – 7:00am. At all times during the stay the Rental Party should not create excessive noise at a level that disturbs neighbors. If any neighboring residents report excessive noise or unruly behavior, we may have to evict you from our property and terminate the vacation rental agreement. This could result in loss of rental amount. In case of any disputes or neighbor complaints, it is your duty to notify us as soon as reasonably practical. Driveway Speed. Speed limit is 5mph. The vines (and the neighbors) do not like the dust. Furnishings & Property. The Rental Party should keep the Rental Property and furnishing in good order. Please do not move furnishings. Appliances. Only use appliances for their intended uses. Pets. No pets allowed on the Rental Property. Housekeeping. There is no daily housekeeping service. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the premise. Garbage. Stow garbage and recycling in proper receptacles in enclosed redwood area in back of home (west corner). Make sure to keep enclosure latch shut. Garbage and recycling receptacles may be on the road outside of the gate for pickup on Sunday and Monday. In this case please place garbage and recycling in the alternative garbage cans in the enclosed redwood area in back of home. Woodstove. Wood is located on front porch. Kindling and paper are in basket near woodstove along with instructions. Sonoma County does have No Burn days. Please check with local news prior to burning the woodstove. This is a highly fire-conscious community - please be very vigilant and conscientious! Water and Septic. There is a septic system. The only item to be flushed is toilet paper. Please do not flush paper towels, sanitary products, tissues or wipes. Hot Tub and Sauna. Please return the cover to the Hot Tub when not using and close the door on the Sauna when finished. Make sure to keep the float in the Hot Tub water at all times and add water to the Hot Tub if it is below the first jet. BBQ. Make sure to turn outdoor BBQ off when finished using. Return cover after BBQ is cool. Barn/Garage Building. The large building behind the Rental Property, (the Barn), is off-limits. The stairs leading to the second story deck on the barn/garage building are off limits. Working Vineyard. Specific timing varies from year to year, but general guidelines are as follows: February – Pruning; March to April – Frost season (fan and sprinklers may operate at night with staff on site); May to early July – Spraying (during the night and then a 12 to 24 hour re-entry interval to the vineyard) Guests will be notified by Host; May – Shoot thinning/suckering; June – Leafing by hand but may involve a machine; July – Fruit thinning; September – Night time harvest with bright lights (usually for 2 nights). All members of the Rental Party and Visitors must abide by House Rules. Signature of Guest Name of Guest Date