We were two adult couples visiting Sonoma for the first time. We wanted a house away from the busy areas, and that’s exactly what we got. The backyard had so many birds every day. I love watching birds, and really enjoyed seeing them every morning as I had my coffee on the porch. One night, we heard coyotes. The garden is pretty and tranquil, with lots of places to sit and hang out. The kitchen was very well stocked with lots of dishes and basic condiments and cooking implements. The beds were comfortable and the whole place was clean. It was a wonderful long weekend.

We wish we would have had more time to enjoy the house and all of the amenities it provided. House is located in a great location to explore the Russian River valley and other wine regions and we took advantage of it. The house is in a remote area, very quiet. The property offers numerous sitting areas to enjoy the gardens and relax. Also, bocce ball and corn hole for some friendly competition. We had a group of five adults. Plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated that it was supplied with paper towels, condiments, spices, coffee filters.....small things but makes the trip less stressful.

Perfect in every way, simply delightful.

My family and I had a lovely stay in Forestville over the Labor Day weekend. The property itself is gorgeous and has a little something for all ages, and the house...well the house is also spectacular! We felt right at home, doing the things we love to do -- swim in the beautiful pool, cook in the kitchen while overlooking the garden, read in the hammock, do art on the front deck, and take walks in the neighborhood while admiring the views. It was a vacation to remember and we can't wait to stay again!

Great house, well equipped, very nice pool, and exceptional gardens. Great for kids with all the activities available.

Three couples enjoyed this wonderful home as our starting point for a couple of days wine tasting in Sonoma and Napa. Beautiful gardens, pool and outdoor games. Easy check in and out, host even checked in a few days before our stay to make sure we were all set. We would definitely stay here again.

This house was perfect for 7 of us to spend a long weekend. We had a group of adults in our mid 30's, but it would be equally wonderful for families. The photos really do the house justice. The property is beautifully landscaped and makes you feel secluded and at peace. The kitchen is spacious and has everything you need to cook. You feel completely removed and in nature, but are a short drive to the town. There is a lot to do at the property, as there is a basketball hoop, cornhole, bocce ball and badminton. Jim was a very easy, and communicative host. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone.

Everywhere we turned there was another inviting place to sit and talk, sip wine or just relax with a book. We will be back.

Stunning. Perfect layout. Wonderful owner.

Lovely, tranquil (note the neighbors horse stalls are adjacent to the pool area, so you’ll hear them) property with a great balance of outdoor/indoor spots. The rose garden is stunning and has two shaded seating areas (great to curl up with a book, there are bees, but they don’t bother, just fyi if you’re scared of bees); the pool is solar heated with floaties and deck chairs; well stocked kitchen; rooms were comfortable; owners were responsive

We went for a 3 night stay for a short country get-a-way. This property is what I would consider rural yet only only 10-15 mins drive into downtown Sebastopol or a 5 mins drive to fabulous restaurants in Gratton. As I have mentioned before, we are cooks. We found this kitchen to have everything we needed including plastic containers for leftovers! The beds were extremely comfortable and the layout of the home worked well for my family. I could have spent a good chunk of my day watching the beautiful birds come to the feeders or just listening to them in the mornings - so peaceful. The outdoor area is fabulous fun for family members of all ages - basketball hoop, badminton court, bocce court, corn hull. Beautiful gardens, wild life, fabulous deck with a weber grill with propane tank. We did not use the pool as it was winter, but it was beautiful to look at. The outdoor deck off the kitchen is fabulous. I highly recommend this home and hope to return during the fall when we can use the pool. Thank you Jim!

The property is beautiful. The house is warm and inviting and well equipped. Lots of firewood for fires in the winter. Would love to go back in the summer.

What a beautiful home in a magical setting of gardens and redwoods! The owners of the home obviously put a lot of time and love into this property with beautiful, well-tended gardens, peaceful sitting areas all over the property and a meticulously clean and well-appointed house! We had seven people in our group and we were in the area for wine tasting. This home is located near a lot of the great wineries in the Russian River Valley. We only wish we could have stayed longer so we could have taken advantage of all this property has to offer (pool, bocce ball, hammock, etc). We were going to go out to dinner, but decided after seeing the beautiful property, to eat at the house. The kitchen is very well-appointed and had everything we needed. This is a fantastic property and we can’t wait to come back!!

Wonderful house in a perfect location. Beautiful gardens, nice pool, bocce court, basketball, etc. The house is very comfortable and clean. We had a great stay. Thank you very much.

We had a wonderful time while staying on Jim’s property. Our 3 adult sons and their wives plus one grand baby immensely enjoyed our visit. The outside space is fabulous. The bedrooms are great (2 master and 2 other bedrooms with a shared bath). Enjoyed working in the kitchen. It is well equipped. Would highly recommend this VRBO!

This property is beautiful and well maintained! The family LOVED the pool (perfect temperature in June with the solar heating) and spent hours watching the birds on the balcony. Further, Jim was very responsive with any issues we ran into. The only trouble we had is that checkin details were not released on VRBO website, rather they were in the welcome packet that was sent more than a month before. As such, there was some confusion as to where the code was for the lockbox. (In short -- read the packet rather than checking the site!) All in all, wonderful! We would LOVE to stay here again!

Great stay in Forestville. Abundant activities for the whole family: pool, basketball, bocci, etc. Lots of areas inside and out to relax. Beautiful garden and redwoods. Nice kitchen.

We loved our stay at Jim's Forestville retreat. It's a rambling, magical little property with lots of private seating areas, gardens, games, etc. We loved uncovering new spaces at every turn! Pool, bocce, volleyball, bags, many different areas to sit and chat or sip some wine. The house itself is well kept and well-appointed with lots of kitchen supplies and thoughtful touches, like a yoga mat/block. A great house for families or groups. We love the Russian River, and being tucked away in Forestville (but just a 5min drive to coffee or the market) was perfect for our little escape. Definitely hope to return!

We had a wonderful time at this comfortable, well-appointed house. Our adult son came two nights, the other adult son with his wife, joined us for one night, and another couple, old friends, joined us for the third night. The bedrooms are quiet and separated well from living spaces. We loved hanging out on the back deck in afternoon sun with appetizers, while we contemplated dinner. We hung out over the large gracious dining room table to play board games and share meals. We enjoyed bocce ball and badmitton in the yard, and walks down the country road. Jim was a great communicator and gave us some nearby recommendations for groceries and wine-tasting. We really didn't need to go anywhere, as this house is just a great hang out place, peaceful and quiet for a restful fun family vacation.

Jim was an amazing host and the property could not have been better. Outdoor games galore, great outdoor spaces. Good separation for my teens who stayed downstairs. Kitchen was fantastic. I personally liked the weak Sonoma County cell phone connectivity- I was actually able to get away from my job and truly relax. 5 stars for sure.

We had an exceptional time. A wonderful place to stay and explore Forestville. We’ll be back!

Wonderful getaway. Property was in great shape, nicely appointed, comfortable beds and lots of space and things to do. With so many options outdoors, the adults and kids had a blast swimming, playing bocce, basketball and corn hole. Tons of seating areas as well so folks could hang together or find quiet time alone. Highly recommend and would stay again!

My husband, 7 year old and I had such a wonderful stay at this beautiful and relaxing property. We loved all the outdoor space with the hammock, badminton court, gardens and of course the pool. It was the perfect place to stay for 2 weeks. Jim was very responsive and had great recs for our family. He and his wife left us a very thoughtful welcome basket with wine, scavenger hunt for our 7 year old, local honey, local coffee and much more. The house layout was great and everything we needed and more with comfortable beds, nice linens, and fully stocked kitchen. Even though it got in the 90s a few days, we never needed the AC since the downstairs stayed cool and we had the pool. Cannot wait to stay here again!

Just your average wonderful experience. The owner was accommodating and he had made sure we enjoy our stay.

Lots of space for 8 ppl. .... Beautiful Gardens with sitting areas. Gourmet kitchen with everything you need. 1 thing to keep in mind - there is no cell service at all at this location, and limited coverage even in the town of Forestville - but Wifi is provided at the house. Uber & Lyft are very limited as well. The owners are great communicators & answered every question quickly

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this home! it was very comfortable and accommodating. We loved playing bocci ball and using the pool. Waking up and seeing deer, turkey and quail was a treat. The gardens are spectacular and the lovely owner was kind enough to give us great recommendations to wineries and restaurants and "not to miss" tips. We would love to rent this home again if we have the opportunity.

We visited over Labor Day weekend and found this place to be a perfect fit for our trip. It had all of the amenities including a Pool, Bocce court and bags. Short drive to town and to the Russian River for a float trip.

We all enjoyed our stay in this spacious home nestled in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. It was fun to see horses and deer grazing nearby. The kitchen was well-appointed; the pool refreshing; and star-gazing at night was exceptional!

This home is so lovely and peaceful! We had a group of 4 couples and 3 babies. We were in town for a wedding. We enjoyed the pool and surrounding landscape. The layout was perfect and the kitchen is well-equipped for cooking. The location is rural and we did not have cell service but there is reliable internet and a land line. Overall a wonderful experience, we highly recommend staying here!

This property has so much Charm. It is located in a secluded country side just a short distance to some beautiful wineries. The owner Jim was so very responsive to our needs and anything that popped up. We enjoyed our time there.

This home is so beautiful with so many outdoor seating areas and gardens. The communication was excellent from the hosts and check in was quick and easy. All supplies needed were provided and the house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the solar heated pool, sounds of horses nearby and exploring the area. We would love to return to this home someday!

My husband, two kids, my parents and I had an absolutely wonderful time at this vacation home. The property is beautifully and perfectly situated on a quiet and yet very accessible country road just two minutes off the main road (116). The house is centrally located to everywhere you'd want to be in the Russian River Valley. One evening we drove 15 minutes to Guerneville to have dinner and listen to Blue Grass in the square and the next afternoon we drove 15 minutes in the other direction to wander around The Barlow's shops and sip cool beers in Sebastopol. And when we weren't exploring the area we were enjoying the wonderful pool with our kids, taking walks down the road, playing bocce, basketball and croquet or sitting in the beautiful garden admiring the array of flowers and watching the birds. The house had everything we needed and more and the owners were wonderfully communicative and responsive. This was a perfect location for our family to unplug, relax and begin our Summer. We look forward to coming back again!