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Riverfront, dog-friendly home with private hot tub, fireplaces & amazing decks

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8226 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

Riverfront, dog-friendly home with private hot tub, fireplaces & amazing decks

River Classic

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Perched at the foot of towering evergreens just above the riverbank, this waterfront home in Forestville is Russian River living at its most atmospheric. Enjoy direct access to the river, a private hot tub, and gorgeous outdoor spaces where you can relax in a serenely beautiful setting.

This multi-level, riverfront home is located in the Forest Hills neighborhood on the south bank of the river, only a tenth of a mile from Mother's Beach. It's the perfect place for swimming, kayaking, and taking scenic drives, with multiple beaches, world-class wineries, excellent restaurants, Armstrong Redwoods, and the wild Sonoma Coast all close by.

The grounds of the house are extensive and scenic, ideal for both spending time with loved ones and finding private moments. There are spacious decks out front and in back where you can grill, dine alfresco, and take in views of the river, hills, and forest. Enjoy multiple seating vignettes tucked into the garden, terraced patios leading down to the river, and the hot tub for evening stargazing sessions.

Inside, the house is full of character, with natural wood, antler chandeliers, and plentiful seating at every turn. The main floor features a living room with a woodstove and wood-burning fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen that opens to a window-lined dining room, and a cozy study where you can work from home with the deck doors open and a view of the river below. Of the three bedrooms, one is on the main floor with a smart TV and the other two are upstairs - one with with balcony access and a smart TV of its own, and another with a commanding river view and a great desk workspace.

THINGS TO KNOW
A staircase leads down to the river.
Streaming services are available with guests' own account credentials.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Water tubing 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: 2428 sq ft (226 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 35 lbs each.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

78889

About the neighborhood

Map
Forestville, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 1 min walk
  • Korbel Winery - 6 min drive
  • Johnson's Beach - 10 min drive
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 13 min drive
  • Northwood Golf Club - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 20 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rio Nido Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bazaar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront, dog-friendly home with private hot tub, fireplaces & amazing decks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront, dog-friendly home with private hot tub, fireplaces & amazing decks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront, dog-friendly home with private hot tub, fireplaces & amazing decks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront, dog-friendly home with private hot tub, fireplaces & amazing decks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Russian River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Korbel Winery and Russian River Vineyard. Porter Creek Vineyards and Hartford Family Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Riverfront, dog-friendly home with private hot tub, fireplaces & amazing decks Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Taryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, decks & private beach!
This large river home is full of character and has everything you need in kitchen and laundry room. Location is wonderful, beautiful yard, private beach and canoe. Only complaints are the spa was out of order and it was a big reason we picked this property. Also the pull out sofa which is included as a bed for 2 was very old and had thin mattress so no one slept on it. Luckily we brought an air mattress. The bathroom upstairs only has a tub, toilet and sink, no shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer time heaven!
Great location, not far from river and the hacienda bridge with great fishing. House is spacious with great deck views and local wildlife. Will be back next summer for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mariah U.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cancelled a few hours before check-in.
A group of 6 of us were on our way to the property and got an email a few hours before check-in saying the listing was no longer available. Vacasa sent us recommendations for a random house in the suburbs, which is a very different experience from a house on the river with a hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
This funky, spacious property was just perfect for two couples for a cycling holiday. We loved hanging out in all the social spaces, inside and out. The river was great to cool off in. The routes inland, south in the forests, and west to the coast are excellent for road biking. The gardens were beautiful & the fencing made parking & setting up the bikes secure. We appreciated the hot tub after one misty ride. We had no problems with rodents, since we kept all our food in the fridge. We had a lot of trouble with inconsistency across the app, emails, texts, and at the site. Vacasa needs to make the arrival, use, and departure info easy to find and consistently available in all locations (we didn’t get the checkout instructions until after we’d left, as an email, for example).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sloane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely WONDERFUL
We celebrated my 60th and my daughters 30th- 7 family total including mom who’s 82! We floated, we grilled, we toasted and we all had a WONDERFUL time. The house is very special and we felt honored to be able to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cinda b.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th birthday celebration
We loved this place for it's amazing location and plan to return. Being right on the river is everything. It is right next to Mother's Beach and lots of people came onto the property on the weekend so bring your stuff up when you aren't around the beach area. This is an old house which makes it absolutely charming and a bit rustic at the same time. It could use some personal attention (leaking faucet/moldy shower curtain/cobwebs/etc.) vs. the vrbo property management from afar. The mouse problem is real (we could hear them in the walls downstairs and we left an apple out and it got nibbled) but totally manageable if you follow the suggestion of putting all food/garbage in laundry room at night, cleaning counters/etc. No mouse poop everywhere. Did not impact us at all. There are not as many stairs as some Russian River properties and the grounds were beautiful, with huge redwood trees. We didn't use the hot tub as the previous guests got in dirty and it just felt a bit risky but we are babies. Frankly, after paddling and swimming all day we crashed at night anyway so the motivation factor was low for us. There is a lot of space in each room and the large dining room table easily seating 8 feels wonderful. The two decks and grounds with tons of seating areas made it easy to find some privacy and peace if you wanted. You can be outside in the sun or shade any time of day with decks on both sides of the house. The two sit on top kayaks were great. Coming back asap!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home right on the river
We had a wonderful time at this home! A group of six adults had plenty of space in this unique home! Big bedrooms with extra space for air mattresses and two huge decks perfect for grilling, star gazing and watching people float by on the river. We parked a car a couple miles up from the home and ended our tubing trip right at our backyard. So convenient! Home was clean and looks better than it does in pictures. Hot tub worked well! Only thing to mention is that you have to bring your own propane for the grill. However they will reimburse you if you tell the management company. Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

nicky h.

Great location but house needs some TLC
Great location right on the river and a few houses down from Mother's Beach which was great to walk to during the day with our family. The house has a fun antique vibe, but needs some TLC in regards to cob webs/cleaning. Our main concern was there were rats in the house (we actually saw them- yikes) and they got into our food each night (so much so nothing could be left out and we had to spend the morning cleaning up poop before we could let our toddler son walk around). Tried to contact the company about this but didn't receive a call back. We also paid extra for late check out but the door code was inactivated at the initial earlier check out time (important to keep in mind if the whole group goes out on an excursion as you'd be locked out of the house!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brad T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hangin’ with lifelong friends
Comfortable beds, numerous places to relax. We enjoyed the hot tub. Overall good stay, but there is a mouse problem and communication with Vacasa was frustrating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023