Forest Retreat, Private, Redwoods, Hot Tub, The Great Outdoors
Cabin in Russian River, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cabin rental
Modern Zen is a sophisticated and tasteful blend of modern and serene. Set in the redwoods of Cazadero near Austin Creek, this mid-century modern compound embraces stylish amenities like a hot tub, remodeled kitchen, outdoor shower and entertainment technology. Get away from it all in a two bedroom main house and separate private suite.
Outside is divine! The main deck sports a dining table for morning mimosas and alfresco meals, propane BBQ, large hammock (that gets a perfect amount of sunshine in the afternoon), plenty of welcoming seating and views up the hillside and into the redwood trees. It's the perfect gathering place between the main house and the private suite. Around the corner and completely private, a 6 person hot tub awaits. Just steps away is a private outdoor shower, hooks for towels and gate to the lower yard and fully fenced dog run.
In the main house the freshly remodeled kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, a multi-tiered island and is open to the dining area and comfortable living room. The kitchen is well-appointed with quality cookware and colorful Fiestaware. This open floorplan is ideal for group cooking and congregating. No one is left out of the fun! Spread out in the living room to watch TV or stream music through the new flat screen Roku TV. Retreat to your cozy bedroom with a memory foam king bed and one with a queen bed. Each bedroom has a TV and sliding glass doors to the deck and hot tub. Get ready in the stylish main bathroom with heated floors, tiled shower/tub combo and marble counter top.
Cross the multi-level deck to the charming private suite with queen bed, separate comfortable seating area with TV and DVD player, full bathroom with heated floors and kitchenette with washer and dryer. This space is equally inviting when sun streams through the windows or rain patters on the roof. Make coffee in the kitchenette or grab a snack from the mini fridge before joining everyone in the main house for breakfast.
Native ferns, rhododendrons and thimbleberries thrive under the redwood trees with Japanese maples, climbing roses and camellias. Families, friends, dog owners and everyone else will love staying at this peaceful retreat in the woods - that's just a short drive to world class restaurants and wineries. Hiking in Armstrong Redwoods State Park or along the Sonoma Coast is minutes away.
Know Before You Book:
Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Modern Zen is 6. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.
Parking: On-site parking is available for 3 vehicles. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.
Bed Sizes: First Bedroom: King Bed, Second Bedroom: Queen Bed, Private Suite: Queen Bed.
Heat Source: The main house has central heat and wood burning fire place. The private suite has a gas fireplace.
A/C: The house does not have air conditioning. Being near the coast, the night time temps drop and just opening some windows is usually enough to cool the house.
Dog Run: A large dog run (approx. 1,500 square feet) with entrances through the deck off the hot tub and a gate at the bottom of the driveway has 4 foot tall fencing. The area is a combination of flat and hilly and may not be suitable for very small dogs.
Sonoma County TOT #: 1979N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #: ZPE16-0232
Outside is divine! The main deck sports a dining table for morning mimosas and alfresco meals, propane BBQ, large hammock (that gets a perfect amount of sunshine in the afternoon), plenty of welcoming seating and views up the hillside and into the redwood trees. It's the perfect gathering place between the main house and the private suite. Around the corner and completely private, a 6 person hot tub awaits. Just steps away is a private outdoor shower, hooks for towels and gate to the lower yard and fully fenced dog run.
In the main house the freshly remodeled kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, a multi-tiered island and is open to the dining area and comfortable living room. The kitchen is well-appointed with quality cookware and colorful Fiestaware. This open floorplan is ideal for group cooking and congregating. No one is left out of the fun! Spread out in the living room to watch TV or stream music through the new flat screen Roku TV. Retreat to your cozy bedroom with a memory foam king bed and one with a queen bed. Each bedroom has a TV and sliding glass doors to the deck and hot tub. Get ready in the stylish main bathroom with heated floors, tiled shower/tub combo and marble counter top.
Cross the multi-level deck to the charming private suite with queen bed, separate comfortable seating area with TV and DVD player, full bathroom with heated floors and kitchenette with washer and dryer. This space is equally inviting when sun streams through the windows or rain patters on the roof. Make coffee in the kitchenette or grab a snack from the mini fridge before joining everyone in the main house for breakfast.
Native ferns, rhododendrons and thimbleberries thrive under the redwood trees with Japanese maples, climbing roses and camellias. Families, friends, dog owners and everyone else will love staying at this peaceful retreat in the woods - that's just a short drive to world class restaurants and wineries. Hiking in Armstrong Redwoods State Park or along the Sonoma Coast is minutes away.
Know Before You Book:
Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Modern Zen is 6. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.
Parking: On-site parking is available for 3 vehicles. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.
Bed Sizes: First Bedroom: King Bed, Second Bedroom: Queen Bed, Private Suite: Queen Bed.
Heat Source: The main house has central heat and wood burning fire place. The private suite has a gas fireplace.
A/C: The house does not have air conditioning. Being near the coast, the night time temps drop and just opening some windows is usually enough to cool the house.
Dog Run: A large dog run (approx. 1,500 square feet) with entrances through the deck off the hot tub and a gate at the bottom of the driveway has 4 foot tall fencing. The area is a combination of flat and hilly and may not be suitable for very small dogs.
Sonoma County TOT #: 1979N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #: ZPE16-0232
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Russian River, CA
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Reviews
10.0
Peaceful retreat that felt like the middle of nowhere but was 20 minutes from everything. Clean and modern but with a mature feel. Every updated appliance and top notch brand was available in the kitchen. Easy Internet. We loved it! My 10 year old granddaughter wrote out a thank you note on a papper towel and left it for you. Thank you got your hospitality. We’ll be back♥️
10.0
The house is clean, spacious, and fully equipped. I did a lot of cooking and enjoyed it quite a bit. The hot tub is clean and as fun as you would expect, but the real outdoor treat is the shower. Its not just an outdoor shower, its a GOOD outdoor shower. Its HOT, private, and built into the deck right next to the hot tub with access through sliding doors to both rooms in the main house. The second "house" is really cool for having a separate space for kids or someone who just wants to get away from everyone for a bit. The courtyard deck area is really cool for eating or just hanging out in the forest. The internet is really good and the TV setup is great. There is even a wood burning fireplace which I love. What makes it all even better is the area you are staying in. Safeway in Guerneville is fully stocked and only about 10 minutes way. In fact I kid you not I could spend an entire week exploring amazing beaches, forests, roads, and towns all within 20 minutes of the house. This place is fantastic.
10.0
Loved our stay here - nestled in the redwoods away from the hoards of travelers in more populated areas. Close enough to do a full day wine tour in the Alexander or Sonoma Valley, a Russian River swim and super close to the beautiful Sonoma coast for hikes or trip to Bodega Bay. We loved coming back to relax in the hot tub or stare up at the stars on the hammock. Loved the place - it’s exactly as pictured and would stay again!
10.0
We greatly enjoyed our time at Modern Zen. We really felt away from it all on the deck under the redwoods. We cook a lot and found the kitchen well-stocked with everything we needed. Even a crock pot! The separate apartment was perfect for our college student so she could retreat when she had had enough family time. The only downside was that we had our senior dog with us and didn't realize there were steps into the house and steps down to the dog run. Highly recommend this space for a relaxing trip in nature.
10.0
House was immaculate, well appointed and surrounded by beautiful redwoods on a very quiet street. We loved the set up with 2 houses and the deck in the middle. Our three teens loved having their own space. All the furniture was comfy, kitchen had everything needed, tons of windows and skylights so you can see the redwoods from any place inside. Truly a gem! Will definitely return!
10.0
Serene quiet and clean! We will return!!
10.0
We greatly enjoyed our stay at the home. Lots of space for family and dog. Kitchen was well-appointed. Management company was very responsive. We would love to come back and spend more time. Our stay was much too short.
10.0
Very clean and thoughtfully organized.
10.0
The property was great. So quiet and peaceful, with beautiful surroundings. Great location for short trips to nearby places and also worth taking a longer drive to Avenue of the Giants. House was well furnished and equipped and full of information for local places to visit. Hosts provided great communication ahead of our stay with reminders while we were there. If we are ever so fortunate to return to the Russian River Valley, we will definitely book this property again.
10.0
Nice location and very clean, updated functional home. Will be back!
10.0
We loved this peaceful retreat complete with redwoods, hammock and large hot tub, river flowing by across the street. The "suite", a second small house on the property, made the place very spacious.
10.0
This was our 2nd stay at Modern Zen in 2 months. I feel so at home here. Quiet, surrounded by trees, beautiful back deck area. The home is well cared for, well layed out, and like the pics. We look forward to another stay.
10.0
We had a lovely rainy weekend at this house. We agreed that this is the best-documented vacation home any of us had stayed at. It's very well set up for guests. We appreciated the separate suite, the heated bathroom floors, and the hot tub. It was too rainy to use the outdoor hammock, but we hope to return another time to enjoy it. Overall, this was a great vacation home and we would happily rent it again.
10.0
We had a great stay at Modern Zen. The pics in the VRBO website are pretty much spot on. The beds were very comfortable as was the sofa and chairs in the living room. It was quiet - not much too much traffic on Austin Creek Rd during our stay. Views of redwoods and the forest all around. The kitchen has updated appliances and had pretty much everything we needed (glad I brought coffee filters. The heated floors in the bathroom were unexpected and welcome. The furnace is very efficient, especially on a cold rainy day. Convenient o Guerneville and Monte Rio. I will definitely reserve this home again as it was a nice relaxing environment.
10.0
We stayed for the weekend with family and had a wonderful time. Everything was clean and beautiful!
10.0
Kitchen is well stocked. Very comfortable furniture. Great selections for TV programs: Netflix, Amazon Prime,etc. Very quiet area. Really enjoyed the wood fireplace.
10.0
Wonderful retreat to a quiet wooded area out of the city. Having 2 units was perfect for the family. Hot tub was very nice. Would stay here again.
10.0
What a peaceful, amazing place to have had the pleasure of enjoying. Birds throughout the trees, fire pit to take the chill away after dark on the private deck, amazing access to the beach (ocean and river), just the perfect well spent at a stunning property.
10.0
Home is lovely. We had problems with TV but found ourselves outside most of the time. Great proximity to several tiny towns. We took advantage of local farmer’s markets. Would recommend to adults looking for a calm and quiet get away.
10.0
We were very comfortable at Modern Zen. Property managers were responsive to any in inquiries we had.
10.0
Overall the house worked great for us and we were impressed with how well appointed it was with everything we needed. very clean and organized with information on where to find everything. Great for the dogs. Dog run was different than expected not much room for play as it is on a hill, but we added fencing to cover hillside openings to the fenced deck yard and that worked well for our pups. Nice hot tub and outdoor shower was very helpful.
10.0
We had a wonderful time at Modern Zen. We enjoyed the hot tub, yhe
10.0
Had the best stay. Would definitely come back!
10.0
I thought i had already reviewed the property.
East Coast family met West Coast family at Modern Zen. Property was perfect. Young folk stayed in main house, old folk in private suite w/2 dogs. Well appointed, comfortable, beautiful trees! Dogs enjoyed the dog run and we enjoyed hikes, food, drinks in the area, always glad to return to hot tub and comfort,
10.0
The house was perfect for our family. The adult "kids" stayed in the main house and Mom and Dad enjoyed the separate guest house. The kitchen was very well equipped, we enjoyed cooking and using the grill. The location was perfect for going to the coast and wineries/towns. The hot tub was great, used every evening!
The rental company supplied a mat for the front door as we had flood conditions the first few days and lots of wet feet.
Would love to stay again if in the area.
10.0
Perfect place to get away from the chaos of our daily lives - would highly recommend to anyone looking for a serene place in the redwoods that is incredibly clean and offers everything you need to unplug!
10.0
Lovely, private and well appointed! We love our 3-night stay at Modern Zen. It was our second visit and I’m sure we’ll be back.
10.0
This place definitely will provide a relaxing vacation! House and suite were both very clean and organized making it easy to find everything! We loved hanging out on the deck with charcuterie and wine and meals by the fire pit. Living room in the main house was cozy and a great place with a large flat screen to watch football on Sunday. We all loved our stay and highly recommend to others if your looking for relaxation.
6.0
Very nice property. Suited our family's needs well. Lovely furnishings, enjoyed the hot tub. Location was peaceful yet close to several small local wine country towns.
Having stayed at several VRBO properties in the past, I feel I should honestly point out a few issues. Lack of a few basic supplies: no hand soap, very little shampoo or laundry soap, no supply of toilet paper.
What left us with an overall negative impression was our communication with the property management. We were emailed instructions for check in, which I printed and brought with me. There were various instructions about getting keys from the lockbox (try this code, if that doesn't work try this other code). Neither code worked so we called the manager. The property manager seemed somewhat annoyed and stated that she had followed up with an email stating the lockbox wasn't working and that the key had been left in a certain location. During our stay a person came to look at the lockbox but it was not fixed. Upon leaving we left the keys in the same location we found them. We had no negative issues during our stay and had a pleasant time.
I believe we left the property in proper condition upon checkout and left well before the expected time. Not long after leaving I received a phone call from the property manager asking if I was aware of damage to the hot tub. And by damage, I mean two small wooden decorative exterior panels (approx. 4"x6") which appeared to have fallen off. I stated that this was the state of the hot tub when we arrived and that we had nothing to do with the situation. The manager said how unfortunate it was that they had not been notified before the end of our stay so the issued could have been resolved. We did not notify the manager because it had no impact on the function of the hot tub and honestly we did not see it as a pressing issue. Again, the manager seemed somewhat annoyed and I questioned whether she believed my explanation. Overall awkward experience which left us happy to leave.
10.0
Peaceful and beautiful
It is such a beautiful property and we thoroughly enjoyed the relaxful and peaceful environment. Thank you so much for that time!
10.0
A truly wonderful and unique find
We (two adult couples)stayed at Modern Zen for a week over the July 4 holiday and loved the property. Everything is as advertised or better. Mostly better. The area is totally peaceful, nestled in the redwoods, with little traffic nearby. The kitchen is fully equipped and included everything I could have imagined, from a Kitchen-aide stand mixer to a rapid bottle chiller. The one minor issue we had was quickly resolved to our full satisfaction. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.
10.0
zen oasis in the woods
Perfect place to go with family; separate lodging for my parents while my immediate family had the big house. Very zen. Beautiful property, stocked game closet, awesome hot tub, hammock and decor. Loved it and would return!
10.0
Easy to the beach!
We all enjoyed the property and the layout. My husband and I stayed in the separate private space. My husband worked for much of the time, and this gave him the space that he needed to do that. My parents and our kids stayed in the main house. Both spaces were clean when we arrived. The location was great for us to pop over to the beach in the morning - beautiful. Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery is a short drive away for good coffee and pastries. The home had plenty of amenities and we could cook dinner. The heated floors in the main house bathroom were amazing. All in all, we had a great time and would gladly come back again.
10.0
Great property - would def return
Our 2 y/o daughter, upon returning home, cried “No, no. Other house!” Says it all.
10.0
In the Redwoods
Everything just fine for the two week stay we had. Arrived just a day after power restored and evacuation lifted due to the fires in Sonoma County.
Will go back again
10.0
Great time with Friends & Nature
This house was amazing! Everything we needed and could ever want was available to us and we took advantage of everything, from the Hot Tub to the Fireplace on cold October evenings. We grilled our dinner and drank wine on the deck. We also enjoyed the wine tasting in the Sonoma area all of the days we were there. I would highly recommend staying among the redwoods!
10.0
Beautiful, clean getaway
Modern Zen is the perfect title for this lovely gem. It is very clean, well furnished and relaxing. The only issue we encountered was losing electricity for a couple of hours, which apparently is very common there. Cell phone service is nonexistent but there is a land line and WiFi. Makes for a perfect getaway. I would stay at this property again if I were back in the area. Thanks for a great stay!
10.0
Post flood stay
Had a nice relaxing time. Home has everything you need.
10.0
Perfect place for a getaway
My group of 5 women stayed here for a long weekend while visiting the area and enjoyed our stay. The house is well appointed and everything was thought of. The kitchen has everything you need to cook (even had some olive oil and spices and a few condiments which was really helpful). The beds were very comfortable. The hammock was a wonderful place to take in the true zen of the property. The hot tub was a nice treat as was the outdoor shower. I can't recommend this place enough- it was such an easy process to book and work with the owners and the stay itself was exactly what we needed. It is removed from everything - very peaceful but a short drive to town. Very quiet outside, especially at night. We would definitely recommend!
10.0
Charm and Comfort in the Redwoods
Modern Zen was lovely, immaculate, and well-appointed, with everything we could ever need. Those who want conveniences really close by might want to choose a place closer to town, but we found it perfect for getting away from it all, and it was a wonderful stay!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Russian River?
The average price for a rental in Russian River is $404 per night. This rental is $200 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Forest Retreat, Private, Redwoods, Hot Tub, The Great Outdoors. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Forest Retreat, Private, Redwoods, Hot Tub, The Great Outdoors pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Forest Retreat, Private, Redwoods, Hot Tub, The Great Outdoors?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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