Jenner · Sonoma County
The Driftwood Lodge Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to The Driftwood Lodge in Jenner, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the lodge.
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About the Property
The Driftwood Lodge is a 30-acre estate on Highway 1 on the far Sonoma Coast north of Jenner, with a 1.5-acre oceanview meadow and a 25-acre redwood forest with trails and a year-round creek. Its five studio suites all have ocean views, and the estate is rented as a whole, for groups and weddings.
Four suites have private patios, and three have a jetted tub and sauna. Guests share an outdoor hot tub, fire pit, barbecue and lawn games, a full kitchen, a two-story event barn and a small goat farm, with Starlink Wi-Fi, and the lodge is pet-friendly.
It is also a remarkable place to start a wine tour. Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery, the only tasting room in the Fort Ross-Seaview appellation, is about 25 minutes up the ridge, and the Russian River wineries around Guerneville are about 50 minutes away. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 41 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes. The closest airport to The Driftwood Lodge, and the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
Oakland (OAK): about 103 miles, 2 hours 35 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 103 miles, 2 hours 45 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 135 miles, 3 hours 25 minutes. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.
Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.
At a Glance
Location
20801 Highway 1, Jenner
Style
Oceanview estate, five suites
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 75 minutes
Good to Know
Whole-estate buyouts only. Five suites sleep 14 or more. Pet-friendly.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the lodge.
10:00 · Pickup at The Driftwood Lodge
Your chauffeur meets you at the lodge. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:25 · Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery
About 25 minutes away. A coastal ridge-top estate above the Pacific, the only tasting room in the Fort Ross-Seaview appellation. The Estate Wine Tasting is $50. Reservations required; open Friday to Tuesday.
12:00 · Lunch at Cafe Aquatica
About 20 minutes away. A small café on Highway 1 in Jenner, looking over the mouth of the Russian River. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:15 · Korbel Champagne Cellars
About 25 minutes away. A free cellar tour and California champagne tastings at a historic winery on the Russian River. A flight of four at the bar is $15, no reservation needed, and free cellar tours run at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
2:20 · Equality Vines
About 5 minutes away. The cause wine label co-founded by Jim Obergefell of the landmark marriage case, on Guerneville's Main Street. A tasting of five wines is $35. Open Friday to Sunday from 1 p.m.
4:00 · Back to The Driftwood Lodge
About 45 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Sonoma Coast Vineyards
Adds about an hour. Cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay poured on a terrace over Bodega Bay. The Taste of the Coast, a guided flight of four current releases, is $35.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Wineries Near the Hotel
- Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery, about 25 minutes. Ridge-top Pinot Noir above the Pacific.
- Sonoma Coast Vineyards, about 40 minutes. Cool-climate wines on a terrace over Bodega Bay.
- Equality Vines, about 45 minutes. Jim Obergefell's cause wine label in Guerneville.
- Annapolis Winery, about 50 minutes. A small family winery in the hills above the coast.
- Korbel Champagne Cellars, about 50 minutes. A free cellar tour and California champagne.
- Porter Bass Winery, about 50 minutes. A century-old vineyard at the top of Mays Canyon.
- Gary Farrell Winery, about 60 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir on Westside Road.
- Hartford Family Winery, about 60 minutes. Single-vineyard wines in the redwoods.
See every winery we cover, region by region, on our Sonoma County wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
$600
Six-hour private wine tour ($100 per hour), plus gratuity. Additional hours $100 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. For groups of 10 or more, call 833-915-2436 for a quote. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to The Driftwood Lodge?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 41 miles or roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 2 hours 35 minutes.
How far is The Driftwood Lodge from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 41 miles, or roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is The Driftwood Lodge within walking distance of Jenner?
No. It is on Highway 1 north of Jenner, about 25 minutes by car, on its own 30-acre estate with redwood trails.
How much is a car service from the airport to The Driftwood Lodge?
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.
What happens if my flight is late?
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.
Can you pick us up at The Driftwood Lodge for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the lodge and cost $600 ($100 per hour) plus gratuity in a luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus 20% gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour
Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 833-915-2436.
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