Stay for a night in Napa at Lavender Sky ($1,850/night) 

California's wine country is known for wine, of course, but also for its laid-back lifestyle. Neighboring towns Napa and Sonoma offer a bounty of wineries, world-class restaurants, mild temperatures year-round, and activities for everyone. The area is also full of luxurious lodging options, including homes nestled in the giant redwood forests, estates built on working wineries, and a B&B that once hosted Elvis Presley.

Make your next vacation a memorable one by staying at one of these six unique, luxury rentals.  

The Ink House is a B&B in Napa County, but you can rent out all four rooms and have the place to yourself. The house was the former residence of Theron Ink, an agriculturist and early settler of Napa County, and also was the home for Elvis Presley when he filmed his 1960 film "Wild in the Country."

The top floor is an Observation Tower with 360-views of the valley, and there’s a wrap-around porch. The grounds are impressive, boasting gardens, massive oak trees, an educational vineyard, and a bocce court.

For an ultimate wine country experience, stay at an actual winery. The Cline Vineyard Estate is located on the Cline Family Cellars winery, and each stay comes with a tasting for up to 10 guests. The house has four bedrooms, a large kitchen, a fireplace, and a sauna. And outside, you can enjoy a pool, hot tub, fire pit, BBQ grill, lounge chairs, and a dining table.

There is also a concierge service where you can arrange for a private chef or book transportation from the airport or to go wine tasting in the region.

Enjoy a getaway at this serene house perched on a hill in Sonoma County, surrounded by views on all sides. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom house has a pool, a hot tub, a large patio with outdoor dining furniture, and a gorgeous garden, including its own lavender field to bring extra relaxation to your entire stay.

Even though you’ll feel worlds away from the city, you’ll be just a few miles from wineries such as Valley of the Moon, Imagery, and Benziger, as well as restaurants in Glen Ellen and Sonoma Plaza.

Northern California is known for some spectacular redwoods, and this Calistoga hideout lets you sleep among the giant trees. The house is surrounded by 10 acres of private forest, and there is a hill you need to navigate from the parking lot to the house (an electric cart is provided). The 5,000 square-foot house has rustic decor — there is reclaimed wood throughout — and modern amenities, eight bedrooms, a movie room, a game room with a wine bar and pool table, a firepit in the backyard, and an outdoor hot tub.

You can also arrange for a chef, groceries, and housekeeping to come to the house so you don’t have to leave.

Get a little taste of Europe without leaving the country. This French-inspired house in Napa County has a tiled roof, a large wooden door, is covered in ivy, and a large outdoor area for lounging. The house has three bedrooms (one is located in a separate guest house) and sleeps up to eight, and also has a garden room with huge windows, and of course, a wine cellar.

This three-bedroom modern farmhouse is surrounded by vineyards in Sonoma, and it’s pet-friendly (dogs up to 25 pounds are allowed for an additional fee). On a nice day, you can spend an afternoon at the outdoor dining table, play a game of bocce, or relax on the porch swing.

There’s a BBQ grill and the outside garden beds have fresh vegetables and herbs so you can try your hand at making your own California cuisine, and if you want to dine out, downtown Sonoma is just five minutes away by car.