Glen Ellen · Sonoma County
Jack London Lodge Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Jack London Lodge in Glen Ellen, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the lodge.
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About the Property
The Jack London Lodge is a small lodge on Arnold Drive in the village of Glen Ellen, a few minutes below Jack London State Historic Park, where the author built his Beauty Ranch. Rooms are kings and double queens, and some look out over the creek, the garden or the pool.
There is a year-round outdoor pool and a hot tub set in a garden, and the Jack London Saloon on site serves food and drinks. There is no front desk: a host greets you at check-in, which runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Laurel Glen Vineyard and Talisman pour a short walk away in the village, and Benziger Family Winery is about 5 minutes up Sonoma Mountain. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 23 miles, 40 minutes. The closest airport to Jack London 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 63 miles, 1 hour 35 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 63 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 80 miles, 2 hours. 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
13740 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
Style
Small village lodge with a saloon
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 40 minutes
Good to Know
Check-in 3 to 7 p.m. with a host (no front desk), check-out 11 a.m. Guests must be 21 to check in.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the lodge.
10:00 · Pickup at Jack London Lodge
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the lodge. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:05 · Benziger Family Winery
About 5 minutes away. A Biodynamic ranch on Sonoma Mountain with wine caves. The Biodynamic Tractor Tram Tour with a tasting of four wines is $45, and walk-ins are welcome at the main bar.
11:40 · Lunch at Glen Ellen Village Market
About 5 minutes away. The village grocery on Arnold Drive in Glen Ellen, with sandwiches made to order for lunch on the go. Open daily from 6 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
12:45 · Imagery Estate Winery
About 5 minutes away. Rare grape varieties, artist-designed labels and an on-site art gallery. The Reserve Seated Tasting of five winery-exclusive wines is $35, and walk-ins are welcome at the bar and on the lawn.
2:20 · Laurel Glen Vineyard
About 5 minutes away. Organic Sonoma Mountain Cabernet from its own clone, poured a few steps from the lodge. The Classic Tasting is $45 and the Collector Tasting of four Cabernets $55. Walk-ins welcome; open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3:55 · Back to Jack London Lodge
About 5 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Talisman
Adds about an hour. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir, including foot-trodden Méthode Ancienne bottlings, in the oldest commercial building in Glen Ellen, a short walk away. The Pinot Noir Terroir Tasting is $45.
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
- Laurel Glen Vineyard, about 5 minutes. Organic Sonoma Mountain Cabernet in the village.
- Talisman, about 5 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir in Glen Ellen's oldest building.
- Eric Ross Winery, about 5 minutes. Pinot Noir and Albariño from two former news photographers.
- Passaggio Wines, about 5 minutes. Uncommon Italian varieties on a creekside deck.
- Schermeister Winery, about 5 minutes. Native-fermented wines in a creekside studio.
- Benziger Family Winery, about 5 minutes. A Biodynamic ranch with a tractor tram tour.
- Imagery Estate Winery, about 5 minutes. Rare varieties and artist-designed labels.
- Loxton Cellars, about 5 minutes. Syrah and a morning vineyard walk.
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 Jack London Lodge?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 23 miles or roughly 40 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How far is Jack London Lodge from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 23 miles, or roughly 40 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is Jack London Lodge within walking distance of downtown Glen Ellen?
Yes. It is in the village of Glen Ellen, with tasting rooms and restaurants on Arnold Drive a short walk away.
How much is a car service from the airport to Jack London 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 Jack London 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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