Occidental · Sonoma County
Occidental Guest House Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Occidental Guest House in Occidental, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the guest house.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
Occidental Guest House is a set of three vacation homes in and around the village of Occidental, among the wooded hills, meadows and creeks of west Sonoma County. The Trees and The Farmhouse each have three bedrooms and two baths for up to six guests, and The Hills has two bedrooms and two baths for up to four.
The Trees sits on three secluded acres with hiking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a redwood farm table for dinner outside, and The Hills has decks on three sides and a farm table on the ridge. Catering is available from the historic Union Hotel restaurant, just down the hill.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Black Kite Cellars, Marimar Estate and Square Peg Winery are all within about 10 minutes. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 15 miles, 40 minutes. The closest airport to Occidental Guest House, 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 79 miles, 2 hours. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 79 miles, 2 hours 5 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 111 miles, 2 hours 45 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
3731 Main Street, Occidental
Style
Three vacation homes
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 40 minutes
Good to Know
Whole-home rentals for four to six guests. The Farmhouse is a 30-day rental.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at your guest house.
10:00 · Pickup at Occidental Guest House
Your chauffeur meets you at your guest house. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:10 · Marimar Estate Vineyards & Winery
About 10 minutes away. A Green Valley estate built by Marimar Torres of the Spanish Torres wine family. The seated Estate Tasting is $35, and the Tapas & Wine Pairing $65. Walk-ins welcome.
11:40 · Lunch at Underwood Bar & Bistro
About 5 minutes away. A bar and bistro in the village of Graton, serving lunch Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.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 · Emeritus Vineyards
About 5 minutes away. Dry-farmed estate Pinot Noir from Hallberg Ranch in the Green Valley. The Estate Tasting of five single-vineyard wines is $40 and runs 60 to 90 minutes.
2:25 · Black Kite Cellars
About 15 minutes away. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at Jasper House in the village of Freestone. The seated Jasper House Experience of six wines is $40; allow 90 minutes. By appointment only.
3:55 · Back to Occidental Guest House
About 5 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Adds about an hour. A grower and a winemaker's partnership in cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Farmer's Flight of five Dutton Ranch wines is $35, and walk-ins are welcome.
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
- Black Kite Cellars, about 5 minutes. Pinot Noir at Jasper House in Freestone.
- Square Peg Winery, about 10 minutes. Dry-farmed wines on a ridgetop estate.
- Marimar Estate Vineyards & Winery, about 10 minutes. A Green Valley estate from the Torres wine family.
- Char Vale Vineyards, about 15 minutes. Pinot Noir and Riesling on a farmhouse deck.
- Freeman Winery, about 15 minutes. Cool-climate wines in a cave among the redwoods.
- Bowman Cellars, about 15 minutes. A young family winery in the village of Graton.
- Paul Mathew Vineyards, about 15 minutes. Low-input Pinot Noir in a Graton tasting room.
- Taft Street Winery, about 15 minutes. Russian River wines in an old apple barn.
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 Occidental Guest House?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 15 miles or roughly 40 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 2 hours.
How far is Occidental Guest House from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 15 miles, or roughly 40 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is Occidental Guest House within walking distance of downtown Occidental?
Largely, yes. The guest house's address is on Main Street in the village of Occidental, and the Union Hotel restaurant is just down the hill.
How much is a car service from the airport to Occidental Guest House?
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 Occidental Guest House for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the guest house 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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