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Cazadero, CA
  • Popular LocationNorthwood Golf Club7 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohnson's Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationArmstrong Redwoods State Park40 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)117 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods

Villa Ratto is a private two-acre family estate that has been passed down to the next generation. The estate is nestled among the stunning California Redwoods in historic Cazadero. It is the perfect setting for a memorable vacation with family and friends or a romantic couple's getaway. Plus, it’s the ideal spot to relax, unwind, and balance yourself with nature.

The grounds offer a large grassy area for outdoor games such as volleyball and badminton and a campfire ring in back for a relaxing evening by a warm fire.

The newly remodeled contemporary style accommodation showcases simplicity, style, and comfort. The main room with it vaulted wood beam ceilings features a large living room area, an open gourmet kitchen, and a spacious dining area that seats up to ten guests.

The living room area with its stone fireplace includes a comfortable and spacious leather sofa.

The fully stocked gourmet kitchen includes: 2 sinks, double ovens, ample prep areas, gas cook top, wine refrigerator, and quartz stone counter tops.

The master suite has a king size bed with a private bathroom. The master bath showcases a large walk-in shower and double vanity sinks. The two guest bedrooms are spacious with queen size beds and large closets.

Property manager

Tony Ratto

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside the home.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Dogs Only Please (Limits Apply) Must be approved.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number ZPE13-0078

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

A Grand Family Estate Among the Redwoods
A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods Cazadero
A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Cazadero

Located in Cazadero, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Northwood Golf Club and Sonoma Zipline Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Armstrong Redwoods State Park and Laguna de Santa Rosa. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Northwood Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 10 min drive
  • Johnson's Beach - 16 min drive
  • Korbel Winery - 16 min drive
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 39 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Aquatica - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bazaar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Russian River, Sonoma Coast State Park, and Rio Theatre. Northwood Golf Club and Mammoth Rocks are also within 9 mi (15 km).

A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabe V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect…Perfect…Perfect
The home was perfect for our stay and then some. It was quiet, peaceful and serene. The house was clean, and well stocked Our host was amazing and an excellent communicator before, during and after. We highly recommend this place for your Russian River stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place
We enjoyed everything about this house, property, and location! Well equipped and easy to make wonderful and memorable meals together. Great hiking and coastal trips near by. Thank you Tony for all your info and help to make this a wonderful trip for us 4 girlfriends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace N., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Haven!
The photos definitely do the property justice! The home is perfect, and as other reviewers mentioned, the kitchen is the most well appointed we've ever experienced at a rental! I normally always bring a few items we can't live without and the house had them all! The grounds and creek access were so wonderful! The kids and pups had the absolute BEST time running around the property and enjoying the creek! Truly wonderful and the most kind host!! We're so grateful we were lucky enough to enjoy this property and look forward to a future stay! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geri B., Hydesville

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy New Year
This house has everything you need to relax, cook up gourmet meals and play games and have some fun! Tony is great to work with, and we ran into 0 problems. This is the second time we stayed here, and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above Expectations
Everything about this home exceeded our expectations. The kitchen was huge and contained more items than any gourmet cook could hope for. It was near a large table that was perfect for group meals and family games. The hot tub was the best we have ever used - very clean, hot and great jets. Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
Our family loved this place inside and out! Our yellow lab stayed busy chasing balls in the large, fenced yard, and our grandchlidren stayed busy splashing around in the peaceful creek just outside the property gate! We didnt even need to fight the crowds on the Russian River! Then, there was the hot tubbing, Smores around the fire pit, and the gourmet kitchen! Loads to do and not enough time to do it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spit
It was a beautiful setting in the redwoods. Super clean and exactly what was advertised. Great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic
Perfect spot for families with kids - they spent hours and hours playing in the meadow. Sunshine, redwoods, smores at the campfire, and access to the creek - what more can you want? Kitchen spacious and well appointed. Private, quiet, clean - this is our second visit and we'd love to make it an annual tradition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hidden Gem!
This is the absolute best VRBO in the Cazadero area. We've stayed at many and none were as spacious, clean, well-stocked, or beautiful. There was so much open space for our dogs to run. Plenty of space to talk and spend quality family time. This was also the most stocked rental house I've ever rented. They have EVERYTHING you could possibly need in the kitchen - it's better stocked than my house! Tony was super helpful and communicative. The house was even nicer than the photos. We really had the absolute best weekend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura V., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Estate
This grand home was perfect to celebrate our family Christmas together. The kitchen is one of those types that budding chefs dream of. It is well stocked with all the tools of the trade and is integrated into the living space so that we could cook and visit at the same time. The giant hot tub was a plus, we even jumped into the river for a cold plunge. The house has a good heating system and three bathrooms is a nice bonus with 7 people. The beds are top of the line with cozy bedding. The only thing, and it is small, is I wish the lighting over the dining room table was not the outdoor type spot lights with cold color lighting. This took away from a cozy atmosphere that the rest of the house radiates. Overall, this was an amazing home and we loved the beautiful redwood setting with so much property to walk the dogs through.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect! Can't wait to go back!
Idyllic setting, beautiful and comfortable house with all the imaginable amenities! Tony (the owner) was incredible to work with, very communicative and helpful. My husband and I, our adult daughter and her partner all absolutely loved it. The house was clean and well-appointed with everything we could have asked for with great attention to detail--from the spices, water in the refrigerator, huge selection of dishes, utensils and cookware, wood for the fire, games--I can't even begin to name all of the conveniences offered at this property. The beautiful setting with redwoods, access to the creek, firepit and hot tub didn't hurt either! Thank you Tony for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Had a great time relaxing and hanging out with family and friends. Sunday morning our son made cinnamon rolls in the fabulous kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway location - highly recommend
We spent a lovely relaxing long weekend here, it is a gorgeous location set amongst redwood trees & a creek at the end of the garden. The house is beautiful, spotlessly clean and the kitchen has everything that you need for family cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home and Property
This was our third stay and we will return! Our extended family loves the beautiful property and home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet spot!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tony's villa. The kitchen was very well stocked and a joy to cook in, and the rest of the house was beautiful too. Lovely grounds and orchard. Thanks, Tony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful location and house was clean and well stocked. I would stay at this property again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at Villa Ratto
We had an incredible Christmas getaway at this thoroughly incredible property. The house was immaculate and so well cared for and maintained. The host Tony was so communicative, and we are so thankful for our stay at Villa Ratto. Our dog Charlie loved the fenced in property with so much room to roam. The weather was wet during our stay, but all the better for a warm soak in the hot tub (with great jets) and hanging out with a roaring fire in the fireplace. The kitchen is fantastic. We have stayed at dozens of properties at the Russian River...but we have found our new favorite. We can't wait for our next visit!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geri B., Hydesville

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in the Redwoods
This house is great. There were 6 of us and plenty of room. Everything about the house was great and it has a huge yard which our 4 dogs loved. We all agreed that we had never rented a house so well equipped. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Csilla K., Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway in a small orchard
My family and I decided to spend Thanksgiving weekend at this property. I picked the place based on the photos of large level areas for my kids to run around freely. The reality definitely lived up to my expectations. Multiple mature apple, persimmon, and fig trees were an added treat! The redwood trees are really magical. The house itself is spacious, clearly new and well taken care of. We appreciated how well stocked the house was, from linens to hot chocolate. I really can not recommend this property more. The one small downside is that you can hear the traffic of Cazadero highway from across Austin Creek, but it's not too bad (only outside, not in the house).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

kimberly n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendsgiving
This is a wonderful house for just what we wanted . Beautiful setting with the redwoods and the bountiful apple trees. Also the gourmet kitchen provided us with every thing we could have needed. i highly recommend visiting this home. Thank you Tony for being so nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Villa Ratto is perfect! We loved exploring the huge yard. Our 9 year old searched for the special statues and hidden peaceful areas among the redwoods. And the fruit trees were amazing! We spent a lot of time outdoors playing games. The hot tub was used daily. The open kitchen is so well equipped and spacious and flows into the living room area.. The bedrooms are very comfortable. This property truly felt like home. Our family has stayed in many vrbo’s and Villa Ratto is one of our favorites! Thank you Mr. Ratto, for making this a carefree, peaceful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corrine F., soquel, california

Liked: Cleanliness
A truly perfect spot for gatherings of friends or family
Staying here was as easy as walking into your own home. Tony is a great communicator, helping with our questions as they arose. The house is fabulous - high end kitchen, double pane windows, adequate seating in dining area & also living area. Being safely in two acres filled with fruit trees, well maintained areas for dogs, children, fun or relaxing in shade or sun. The house is very well equipped & lots of special extras offered, chocolates, coffee, tea, cocoa. We were spoiled by the luxurious extras. Highly recommend Villa Ratto! A huge thanks to Tony for making our stay so easy & comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation in the redwoods
We had a wonderful family vacation during our second stay at this beautiful property. We only wish that we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., San Francisco, U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Ratto=Valhalla
This home was even better than billed with amazing amenities such as Ghiradelli chocolates, Peets Coffee, Popcorn, Hot Chocolate. If this house doesn't have it. You probably haven't found it like we forgot to bring bakong powder for pancakes from scratch and my wife made do with a trick of using vinegar...before we found that yes, the Ratto larder did have baking powder. The interior is perfect for a family with an open kitchen living room dining room design but three private bedrooms. The 2 acre grounds with fruit tree orchards and redwood stands were jeavrn for our two city dogs and our busy toddler granddaughter. The hot-tub was a delight. We had one problem that only highlighted how thoughtful and responsive our host. Tony Ratto was. He discovered a problem with the refrigerator that was a glistening pretty new Kenmore Elite...it wouldn't cool! He only discovered it the morning of our arrival. He texted us, but in the chaos of our departure I didn't see it. We arrived with a full week of food for our stay and were worried we would lose some of it to spoilage. Tony saved the day by arriving with a new 5ft tall backup new fridge from home depot because getting the big one repaired just couldn't be done in a timely way. We lost nothing and Tony gave us money to buy ice since it didn't have an icemaker or come with ice trays. Tony was the perfect host who really cared about our family having a good time which we did. Only thing wrong was one week was not enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Val E., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet and Cozy
This was a wonderful getaway. The kitchen is extremely well appointed for a rental, the property is full of fruit trees, the hot tub was lovely, the beds were cozy. Lovely place to gather with friends and family. We had a blast playing cornhole, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021