Dog-friendly house with tranquil surroundings, deck, walk to the river
House in Guerneville, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this house rental
Downtown Cottage in the Woods
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This dog-friendly house - consisting of a street-level studio with a bonus room below (connected by an outdoor stairway) - in Guerneville features a bright atmosphere with beautiful, forested surroundings fitting for Sonoma County. Located near the bottom of a hill outside of town, this house offers a welcome feeling of seclusion while still being close to the Russian River and conveniences in town.
What's nearby:
This house sits within easy walking of the pool at the R3 Hotel, and close to multiple restaurants, as well as the banks of the Russian River at Johnson's Beach. A short drive east you will find roughly a dozen wineries, perfect for spending a day wine tasting the fruits of Sonoma. Other popular activities nearby include fishing, kayaking, rafting, cycling, antiquing, birdwatching, and more!
Things to know:
Full kitchen
Free WiFi
Dog-friendly with small, nightly fee
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: No parking available.
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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
This dog-friendly house - consisting of a street-level studio with a bonus room below (connected by an outdoor stairway) - in Guerneville features a bright atmosphere with beautiful, forested surroundings fitting for Sonoma County. Located near the bottom of a hill outside of town, this house offers a welcome feeling of seclusion while still being close to the Russian River and conveniences in town.
What's nearby:
This house sits within easy walking of the pool at the R3 Hotel, and close to multiple restaurants, as well as the banks of the Russian River at Johnson's Beach. A short drive east you will find roughly a dozen wineries, perfect for spending a day wine tasting the fruits of Sonoma. Other popular activities nearby include fishing, kayaking, rafting, cycling, antiquing, birdwatching, and more!
Things to know:
Full kitchen
Free WiFi
Dog-friendly with small, nightly fee
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: No parking available.
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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Guerneville, CA
RRRR
Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
Could use some upgrades
4.0 / 10.0
One day notice that half of the unit was off limits for safety concerns, which meant I had to share a futon with my snoring friend in 98 degree weather. No response to two emails about whether there was a fan in the unit. No reply. Ants.
4.0 / 10.0
The cottage is in a great location and has a lot of privacy. It needs some upgrades with the furniture and the deck needs more attention. Some of it was mildew and we were unable to use it. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. The bed was average but the bedding could definitely have been softer and more cozy. If you arrive at night it's hard to find! It's across the street from the double garage, hiding behind a bunch of bamboo. Look for a little wooden gate. It took me a while to find it.
6.0 / 10.0
The good points: location is great, its very private and surrounded by trees, the interior was clean. The kitchen and bathroom are stocked well.
The issues I have: The deck hasn't been swept or cleaned in a long time. Everything was covered in old yellow leaves. The big couch on the bottom deck looked so inviting but the pillows have mildew and it hasn't been cleaned in a long time. The bedding felt cheap. It was a thin, simple gray bedcover. There are no extra blankets in the cottage. There is a tall stand up fan that doesn't work properly. It constantly faces down, and I tried multiple times to fix it. When I tilted the fan up the blade scraped against the cage creating a horrible noise, so I put it back in the corner. There is no lighting at night. A nice motion sensor would be great given the cottage is behind huge bamboo trees. The decor looks like it's from goodwill. I decided to leave a day early because it wasn't a comfortable place for me.
6.0 / 10.0
Love the location. It was beautiful view. Walking distance to downtown Guerneville. Only cons were that the downstairs room smelled very musty even after airing it out for a few hours. Also the stairs are kinda sketchy and one of the benches for the picnic table was broken. Otherwise enjoyed my stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for a weekend with friend and dog.
8.0 / 10.0
Very clean and close to main street. Once I parked (away from the house) I didn’t have to drive again unless I went to the coast or to the redwoods. Overall, worked well for me and I can see a couple doing well here too!
8.0 / 10.0
A small, cozy place perfect for a small family or group. Although I knew parking was not available, it was a little difficult to unload and load your things from the car. So if you have a lot to pack, bring a wagon or be very fast unloading as the property is on a narrow side road. But the location is situated close to the main road so it convenient to get coffee and food.
8.0 / 10.0
This is a very quiet place to stay. The kitchen is well equipped, the sleeping area has all kind of blankets and throws available. It has a pleasant view out the large window in the sleeping area and is so close to a really good coffee place and restaurants. The walk to the car on Armstrong Woods Rd. was easy, but it would have been better to load and unload the car nearer to the cottage, but that wasn't a deal breaker for me. The dog and I did morning walks which were very pleasant.
10.0 / 10.0
Quaint and simple little cabin in a great location amongst the trees. Walkable to all that downtown Guerneville has to offer, and just a short drive up the road to the redwoods at Armstrong Woods!
8.0 / 10.0
Amazing location, very walkable to town. Quiet and quaint. However, bathroom door was completely broken and cabinets in general could use some work. But rustic & charming is what I expected.
8.0 / 10.0
A nice cabin close to Main Street. There is no no place to park your car.
6.0 / 10.0
Compact and clean upstairs, we didn't go downstairs.
4.0 / 10.0
Do not stay here unless you enjoy an unsealed room that has between 10-15 spiders on the walls at all times (one was even over 1.5 inches long) smells like must so strongly that it may be actual mold, you like hair including some that look like they pub*s all over white sheets, wool blankets (as in they can't be cleaned fully without being dry cleaned) as warmth and 2 out of 3 beds with mattresses that are probably at best from the 1980s.
I contacted Vacasa and asked them to have the room re-cleaned. Talking to Vacasa customer support is clearly talking to an AI. I messaged about the musty smell, they asked for a photo for their documentation. Eventually I was able to get them to say they would send someone. This was around 5 pm on Friday. A person came sometime Saturday evening. They made the beds, but it isn't clear the sheets were changed (still lots of visible hair) and there were actually more spiders in the room than when we had left a few hours before.
Just don't say here. And don't trust Vacasa to actually handle issues as the renter.
4.0 / 10.0
Many issues.
4.0 / 10.0
Small old cottage with crooked sloping floors with a tiny bathroom (*a large person could not sit or fit on toilet) within walking distance to Main Street drag in Guerneville CA. Great to be able to walk to everything nearby but small wall heaters (in each room) are LOUD and sloping floors are not level.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is a two minute walk from all the restaurants and bars in Guerneville. It is the perfect location.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely little cottage. Super close to everything and lots of enjoyable spaces to hang. Just note that you can't park right in front, but street parking on the main street was easy to find. Also, the second bedroom is accessed by going outside and downstairs so don't miss that note on the description. Worked great for kids having a separate space to sleep. Would definitely come back.
8.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay here... i took a star off because it really stunk like cigarettes... and for non smokers that is really irritating... other than that it was as described.
the house is very small, but perfect for 2 people... more could be downstairs, but would be hard to share a bathroom and the living space with any more than 2.... very close to downtown.... nice to walk everywhere...
this house is very close to the main road, but the numbers are wacky... i waited until we were in Guernville to put the address into google maps - my mistake - no service for ATT in Guernville... so we got lost and it was a little frustrating as you can not see the address on the house from the street... my fault but just beware if you have ATT - the wifi at the house worked great once we were there :)
8.0 / 10.0
house in the woods
We enjoyed our stay here... i took a star off because it really stunk like cigarettes... and for non smokers that is really irritating... other than that it was as described.
the house is very small, but perfect for 2 people... more could be downstairs, but would be hard to share a bathroom and the living space with any more than 2.... very close to downtown.... nice to walk everywhere...
this house is very close to the main road, but the numbers are wacky... i waited until we were in Guernville to put the address into google maps - my mistake - no service for ATT in Guernville... so we got lost and it was a little frustrating as you can not see the address on the house from the street... my fault but just beware if you have ATT - the wifi at the house worked great once we were there :)
the house is very small, but perfect for 2 people... more could be downstairs, but would be hard to share a bathroom and the living space with any more than 2.... very close to downtown.... nice to walk everywhere...
this house is very close to the main road, but the numbers are wacky... i waited until we were in Guernville to put the address into google maps - my mistake - no service for ATT in Guernville... so we got lost and it was a little frustrating as you can not see the address on the house from the street... my fault but just beware if you have ATT - the wifi at the house worked great once we were there :)
10.0 / 10.0
Walking Distance to town
Location is amazing as you can walk to pretty much anywhere. As stated in other reviews, you can't park at the property, but there is plenty of parking on fourth street. If you have difficulty walking, this is not the place for you. The place is small but perfect for a solo or a couple. It was clean, plenty of towels and nice back deck/table area.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice spot but yard not great for dog
Short walk to shops and river. Yard not great for a dog, had to shore up some fence areas to keep him in the yard that has grown up some since photos were taken. Dog got two foxtails stuck in his eye that required a late night visit to the emergency vet in Santa Rosa for removal.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved my stay
Great house for a week of remote work away from home. Clean, comfortable bed, a minute’s walk into Guerneville, and blackberries everywhere! The only downside is that one of the neighbors was kind of crazy (shouting at passing cars, etc). But wouldn’t stop me from staying again.
1.0 / 10.0
Way over priced .
Garbage and druggies next door
6.0 / 10.0
Charming and restful
Setting on treed hillside.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely
Perfect for two!
6.0 / 10.0
Needs some attention
This listing has several things going for it, the small house could have great charm, especially with those mid-century modern pieces, but if I had to summarize this listing I’d say this: it lacks effort.
The stay for 4 nights is a little over $1000, and 99% of the other vacation rentals make an effort for that. The bed has a futon mattress, like in college. The house has two light fixtures, each with three sconces, only one lightbulb working in each fixture, two sconces didn’t even have lightbulbs so it’s not like nobody knew. There’s no lightbulb in the downstairs security light either; problematic for those who need to go upstairs for the bathroom at night. The house is right there in wine country and there are no wine glasses in the house. There was scant salt and pepper and we had to wash everything we used in the kitchen before using it as it was either dusty or badly washed, not an ideal message to send in the COVID era. As another reviewer remarked, the place is in desperate need of a refresh, yellow paint, rusted kitchen blinds. I booked the house because the response to that comment was that this would happen.
Finally, when driving there, keep in mind that Apple Maps does not locate the property at all on the road, so switch to Google maps as it locates the house correctly. If traveling with little kids, please note that they’ll actually have to exit the house to go upstairs to use the bathroom at night.
10.0 / 10.0
Guerneville Retreat
The property is perfectly situated as it is a short walk from downtown Guerneville but still manages to feel like you are tucked away in the woods. The interior is cozy and a welcoming place to return to after a day along the Russian River or the coast.
8.0 / 10.0
Cute little cottage close to downtown
The cottage has everything you need to make your stay convenient. It is down the block from the downtown restaurants and coffee shops.
6.0 / 10.0
Listing needs a refresh
The pictures of the property, especially the exterior look very different from the ones on VRBO. The exterior plants (bamboo) is really encrouching. The studio was in need of a deep cleaning. The small shower had mildew on the floor and the bathroom had cob webs. There was mold on the little kitchen bay window, food splatters on moldings, in between the oven and cabinets and water rings on the window ledge from beer bottles. The location is not tranquil, as described in the description. The road the property is on is noisy, the neighbors are noisy and the road down the street is always busy and loud. We ate out as much as we could, but brought food to cook during our 3 day stay. It just didn't feel like a place we wanted to hang out it, much less cook at. The dead bolt was very difficult to bolt and the front door didn't seem sturdy or really secure. I missed the mention of the futon bed, so that was my fault. But, future renters should know, it is a futon.
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice home
Thank you for allowing me to stay in your home. It was very cleaned and well equiped to be a little cottage in the woods. Everything in the description of the cottage was there. It got a little hot up in there this weekend but that's not your fault. HEHE.
Thank You for your lovely home.
Thank You for your lovely home.
8.0 / 10.0
Guerneville
It is a very close walk to town. The restaurants and bars are a very short walk from the house.
10.0 / 10.0
Super cute
This cabin is a great get away place!! Very tranquil and quiet environment. Comes with anything you will need in the kitchen & bathroom. Very well stocked and clean. I enjoyed my stay very much and would definitely come back.
2.0 / 10.0
No Parking Available!
The listing did not advertise that no parking is available at the unit. We had to park at the bottom of the hill on a busy road. The posted permit states that the owner must provide off-street parking but none is available.
The unit was reasonably clean but the bathroom was dirty. The shower curtain was moldy and the sink was dirty.
The garbage was overflowing when we arrived and an animal had torn the garbage apart. Garbage was strewn along the front yard and entrance. We immediately informed the owner and it took over 24-hours before it was cleaned up.
The downstairs bedroom had a creepy painting on the wall and the kids wouldn’t sleep down there.
The unit is best for maximum 2-people.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location, Clean & Comfortable
The cabin was clean and set up exactly as you'd receive from a hotel. The space was quaint, perfect size for our group, and the decks offered perfect outdoor space. Walkable to downtown Guerneville - we loved it.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice pad
It had everything you needed
10.0 / 10.0
Very close to everything and very clean
Enjoyed my stay very much
10.0 / 10.0
Good time, great location
Good time, great location
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Guerneville?
The average price for a rental in Guerneville is R 5,640 per night. This rental is R 1,585 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Dog-friendly house with tranquil surroundings, deck, walk to the river. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dog-friendly house with tranquil surroundings, deck, walk to the river pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Dog-friendly house with tranquil surroundings, deck, walk to the river?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, and tv.
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