Alexandra’s Plaza Suite

My husband and I came to Sonoma for our one-​year anniversary earlier this month. We had read the positive reviews for Alexandra’s Place and decided to try it. We were certainly not disappointed by our choice!
We didn’t have one complaint during our stay. The house was immaculate and Cathie had thought of everything you could possibly need or may have forgotten to bring with you, and had it all pre-​stocked. It especially impressed me when I had originally emailed her to inquire if our trip dates were available. Her response was personal to me (not automated) and made me feel special before we even decided to stay there.
A few days before we arrived, Cathie wished us a safe trip in and purchased the type of milk we liked and had it stocked upon arrival. Cathie and Gene went out of their way to ensure the fridge and cabinets were stocked with other goodies for us to enjoy. My husband and I loved the orange and lemon trees outside the house. We enjoyed the fruit daily!
I am a clean freak, and I am very picky about where we stay when it comes to cleanliness. Alexandra’s Place was immaculate and kept up beautifully. It was 1.5 blocks from Sonoma Plaza (perfect location) which allowed us to truly enjoy the area. Cathie and Gene invited us to be their guests at the farm market that takes place each Tuesday evening in the plaza. Gene allowed us to try some of the wines he had made (Gene is a phenomenal wine maker! His wine was better than most of the other tasting rooms we went to.) My husband enjoys wine making, but had many questions of how to improve our skills back home. Gene took the time to explain some of the concepts to us and let us see where his wine making takes place. What a cool experience! Gene is a master at his trade, and is also incredibly humble. Cathie and Gene are the epitome of warm, welcoming people with impeccable character. We can’t imagine coming back to Sonoma and staying anywhere else! You will not be disappointed if you decide to stay at Alexandra’s Place!

My wife and I stayed four nights at Alexandra’s Plaza Suite at the end of May. Every aspect of our stay was beyond expectations. We were in Sonoma for the wedding of a niece and Cathie and Gene Sperring treated us like family.
The cottage was comfortable, clean and air conditioned. We ate most meals out but everything was there if you wanted to make meals. We had breakfast in the cottage and cereal and all that we needed was provided.
We enjoyed the private, covered patio. The rest of the wedding party stayed at a hotel but it was so relaxing to come back to our cottage that is one block off of the square where most of the restaurants and shops are. We would return and relax on the patio or in the living room.
I cannot imagine a better place to stay in Sonoma and we look forward to staying with Cathie and Gene on our next trip to Sonoma.
Bob and Debbie Jansen
Minneapolis, Minnesota

As good as it gets!
Had a birthday bicycle ride all the way to Sonoma for my birthday.
Wanted to spend the night in a center yet nice place.
Cathie was nice! I pre-​mailed a package with cloths to wait for me and Cathie was so nice to send it back!
The place has everything in it. you just feel like you got home.
Would definitely go back!

I stayed here with my husband and our 4.5 month old baby in January. It was perfect for our needs. Cathie was very accommodating and flexible about check in and check out.
The house had everything we needed and more. Oh, actually, it didn’t have a crib, but we used Napa Valley Baby Gear Rentals (
) to get a portable crib and that worked out great.
I’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Great location and great house.

We celebrated our 27^th wedding anniversary by staying at Alexandra’s Plaza Suite. it is a very cute place and offers all the amenities you need. The bed is very comfortable and there is a great space outside to sit and read or eat. You are very close to the Plaza so you can walk to all the shopping and eating. It is nice to have a kitchen so if you choose not to eat out you can cook for yourself. Everything here is spacious and comfortable. I would certainly recommend it to anyone that is looking to stay in the Sonoma area. The owners are right next door to offer suggestion on where to eat and activities to do. Cathie and Gene are wonderful hosts.

We could not have been happier with our experience at Alexandra’s. The suite — sort of an in-​law apartment attached to the owners home — has everything you could ask for in a home away from home. Private entrance, completely furnished apartment with thoughtful touches to meet every need, and a private outdoor patio under the shade of orange and lemon trees. The location is fantastic. We walked to dinner in town and enjoyed the lovely historic Sonoma square on foot. Best of all, Cathie and Gene are welcoming hosts. They were wonderfully helpful, but never intrusive. As native northern Californians, they were a wealth of knowledge about the area and local wine making culture. Plus, they are just all round nice people who were a pleasure to get to know. Terrific spot!

Alexandra’s Plaza Suite is an amazing place to stay and went far above and beyond our expectations. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night!
Alexandra’s is very close from the central plaza, so it’s a perfect spot if you want to be close to the amazing shops and restaurants in town. Located at the end of a private driveway, Alexandra’s is very private and quiet, and we were able to sit out in the little garden each day and enjoy the sunshine and the smell of the owner’s Meyer Lemon tree!
The suite itself is a nice 700 sq ft unit with a full bath, nice bedroom, full kitchen, dining table, laundry and living room. Central air and heat, as well as ceiling fans, make the unit very comfortable at any temperature. Alexandra’s also has free, password protected Wifi, which is very good when you are Googling which winery to visit or which restaurant to book in town.
The owners, Gene and Cathie, could not be more amazing hosts! As another reviewer wrote, they have thought of everything. We delighted in all the home comforts, from the closet full of pillows (all labeled with firmness level), extra towels, blankets, goodies in the kitchen, wine carriers for your picnics out, fully-​stocked bathroom with all the essentials you could need, and books full of recommendations for places to eat, see and do! There were pastries and fruit for our breakfast each day, and the milk and creamer we love to drink, plenty of coffee, tea, condiments, sodas, water etc. etc. in the kitchen. They even gave us great travel advice on the best way to get back to LA, and we probably shaved a good hour off our return journey home!
The best part of our stay was meeting Gene and Cathie. They were so kind and gracious to us that we felt as though we were a part of their family. Suffice it to say, it was very hard for us to say goodbye at the end. We can’t wait to go back and stay with them again!
We highly recommend Alexandra’s Plaza Suite. We would give it 10 stars if we could!

If you are coming to Sonoma, this is the place you want to stay. Amazing hosts, superb location, and special added touches for a home away from home. Walking distance to the plaza and convenient location for the wine country.

This place is great. It has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The fridge was stocked with all kinds of milk, juice and soda. They stock it with breakfast cereal and snacks. We love the fact that it is so close to the square, we walked to dinner every night. Cathie and Gene are the best host and Gene (gold medal wine maker) was gracious enough to educate us more on the winemaking process.

Alexandra’s Plaza Suite is a delightful place stay in the Wine Country.
It’s located just a block from the plaza at the center of town so very convenient to shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms and some interesting historical sites dating back to the 1800s. Despite being so close to the Plaza, the property is slightly off the road at the end of a long driveway, so it’s very quiet and private.
The property contains two living spaces on either side of a large garage. In the larger house live the friendly and gracious owners and hosts, Cathie and Gene. They give the guests complete privacy but are fully available should any needs arise. And if you visit the Mission San Francisco Solano on the Plaza, you might be lucky enough to have Gene as your docent tour leader!
The suite is a small but well appointed one bedroom apartment, complete with an open area with a living/​TV area, dining area, and kitchen. At the end of the hall past the bath is a bedroom with a big closet and a door. I mention the door since many places that call themselves «suites» have bedrooms without a close-​able door! Outside is a covered patio with a roomy table and comfortable chairs, along with places to sit in the sun. The property is filled with fruit trees, flowers and vegetables.
Cathie and Gene have put a lot of thought into comfort and aesthetics, with attractive and comfortable furniture as well as lots of thoughtful extras like a large supply of bed pillows with styles to suit every taste. The bedroom in particular is extremely quiet and comfortable; great for sleeping in if you’re so inclined.
You’ll find books and games, snacks and drinks, toiletries and wine country information, all in a wide variety and in plentiful supply. The overall feel is that of a private home designed for the comfort of guests.
With lots of windows and several fans, it’s easy to be comfortable with purely natural air (which is my personal preference). For the occasional very hot day, there is a recently installed air conditioner that is both silent and efficient; this can be very nice after a day out and about in the blazing summer sun.
I strongly recommend Alexandra’s for a stay in Sonoma!

Alexandra’s Plaza Suite is a great option when planning a trip to Sonoma. It is well located just a block from the Plaza, so you are walking distance from everything. The owners could not be nicer. They will make you feel like old friends in town for a visit. While this property is technically a vacation rental, the owners provide coffee, orange juice, and pastries to get you started on a great stay in Sonoma. We have stayed here twice and are sold. This is the place for us when we are in town.

Awesome gem! We scored in finding this place. The owners are SUPER nice and the one bedroom cottage/​suite was perfect and walking distance from the plaza. It has a full kitchen with refrigerator stocked with sodas, milk, juices, etc. We highly recommend this cute hideaway and look forward to going back.

I highly recommend Alexandra’s Plaza Suite — it is a self-​contained, 700-​sq-​ft apartment/​guest house, and it was a great little hideaway. It is walking distance from Sonoma Plaza, and it has a full kitchen (which we used to cook our pre-​race dinner, rather than going out and fighting the crowds and getting goodness knows what). Rates are incredibly reasonable. The owners live next door, and they are really thoughtful with the details — there is also some outdoor space, perfect for enjoying whatever wines you’ve just discovered.