Fall is the perfect time for wine tasting, often bringing the opportunity to enjoy harvest festivals, grape stomping and more. If you’re looking to take advantage of the season for touring and sampling, you’ll want a place to stay that will put you in the heart of it all. From Baja, Mexico and California’s famous wine country regions to the Pacific Northwest, Texas and the east coast, here are the top Airbnbs for wine enthusiasts.
Vineyard House in the Pastures - Salinas, California
Set on a working boutique vineyard, the Vineyard House overlooks the Pastures of Heaven, providing a true storybook escape. It includes three-bedroom, sleeping up to six, along with a well-stocked kitchen and BBQ so that you can put together a gourmet meal to enjoy with your complimentary bottle of estate wine. There’s a fire pit above the back patio that overlooks the upper vineyard for sipping by the warmth and gazing out at a beautiful view. While it sits in a tranquil, secluded location, you’ll be within easy reach to popular spots on the coast like Monterey or Carmel.
Vineyards with a View - Santa Ynez, California
Ideal for a group of friends who want to enjoy a wine tasting vacation, this beautiful home on 20 private, gated acres accommodates 12 and boasts 360-degree views of the Santa Ynez Valley. It’s less than a 5-minute drive from the Danish town of Solvang and charming Los Olivos while providing spectacular indoor and outdoor living spaces to return to. Highlights include the over 5,000-square-foot deck that can be accessed from every room, a large outdoor pool, garden with BBQ area, pool table and gourmet kitchen. An elevator will bring you from the east garage to the main floor atrium.
Vineyard Estate Near Wineries with a Private Pool - San Miguel, California
This four-bedroom mission-style home sits atop a hill on a picturesque 41-acre farm with a private working vineyard close to the many wineries in Paso Robles. Enjoy gorgeous views, walks through the vines and swimming in your own private pool. It accommodates up to nine guests and has a spiral staircase that leads to an observation tower studio, a large gourmet kitchen and a front patio that offers sunset views and overlooks the vineyard.
Shovel Mountain Winery & Vineyard TX Hill Country - Round Mountain, Texas
Enjoy a peaceful retreat with beautiful sunsets and starry skies for up to 16 at a working vineyard and winery in Hill Country, just a few miles from the famous Hamilton Pool and about 45 minutes from the western Austin city limits. You’ll have use of the ranch house, log cabin and a retro travel trailer that sits beneath the shade of large oak trees while providing picturesque views of Texas Hill Country. During the summer months, the host provides a large grape bin/water tank that can be filled with fresh well water for splashing around in and cooling off. You’ll be able to visit a number of award-winning Hill Country wineries nearby too, like West Cave Cellars.
Contemporary Victorian a Block From Downtown Napa - Napa, California
Guests of this “Wine-Taster’s Estate” have use of the 2,000-square-foot Main House, which is the upstairs of the contemporary Victorian home, complete with soaring 12-foot ceilings and four bedrooms, accommodating up to eight guests. It’s just a block from downtown Napa where you’ll find tasting rooms, boutique wineries, world-famous restaurants, the Wine Train, river walk and more. Inside, you’ll have all the comforts of home, including a full kitchen, cable TV, Wi-Fi and a washer/dryer.
Charming Guest Cottage at Winery - Madison, Virginia
This one-bedroom cottage for four is located at Early Mountain Vineyards, right next to its front block of grapevines below a historic hilltop barn. Look forward to sipping wine in tranquility while enjoying the spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and colorful sunsets. Enjoy exploring the 300-acre property and visiting the Tasting Room for lunch, paired with a glass of the vineyard’s wine too. The cottage has a front porch and back patio, kitchenette, Wi-Fi and TV.
Luxury Home with Views - Underwood, Washington
Enjoy a dream getaway at this unique four-bedroom home near the Columbia River Gorge. It sits right in the middle of a working 5-acre vineyard, with many notable wineries just minutes away. The views of the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood are jaw-dropping and can be enjoyed while you sip the tasty local vino. It has nearly 4,600-square-feet of space, with luxuries throughout. There’s a covered patio with a gas grill and an 8-person patio table for alfresco dining with a view, as well as a high-end kitchen with two dishwashers, a double oven, and a Keurig coffeemaker. Just a few of the other highlights include a propane fireplace, flat-screen Smart TV, and ping pong table.
Lovely Room on Active Winery Farm - Hector, New York
If you want to escape to New York’s famous Finger Lakes region, sleep among the vines by booking this large room for up to four guests. It has its own private entrance and a spectacular lake view, located among the vineyards of Finger Lakes Winery in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. It sits along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail for easy access to many wineries, breweries, and restaurants along with hiking trails and beautiful state parks.
Los Olivos Vineyard Home on Winery Estate - Santa Ynez, California
This luxurious two-bedroom Spanish-style home is located on an established winery estate surrounded by 40 acres of vines and includes a patio to relax on while enjoying the view overlooking Brander Vineyard. It accommodates up to four guests and includes a fireplace and state-of-the-art kitchen with everything to make your own meals. Los Olivos Grocery is just a 5-minute walk away making it easy to pick up ingredients, and you’ll find many restaurants in the area when you want to dine out too.
