This property is so unique and squeaky clean! The linens and decor are like staying in a luxury hotel. The spa is to die for, the two decks are stunning and large. The kitchen has EVERYTHING You could need. My partner and I are cooking snobs and we usually bring our own supplies and kept smiling when we realized the house had many of the items that we had ready in the car! There were plenty of towels and blankets and room to settle in. We had so much fun. YOU MUST GO HERE!!! We came home so relaxed!!!

This was a happy option to spend a quiet Thanksgiving holiday with our young-adult kids. The sauna, hot tub and kayaks were wonderful features that we used often. Living among the tree tops felt like we hoped. The one downside was that neighbors were in close proximity when we thought it would be less populated. It didn't affect our visit, but our expectations were a little off in that respect.

This is a lovely home tucked away in the forest and was perfect for our family vacation. The separate downstairs area was ideal for our adult children to have some time away! Would have loved more time in the outdoor spaces but the rain just didn’t cooperate with us. Maybe next time!

This is a lovely home tucked away in the forest and was perfect for our family vacation. The separate downstairs area was ideal for our adult children to have some time away! Would have loved more time in the outdoor spaces but the rain just didn’t cooperate with us. Maybe next time!

Great house! Clean, updated, fresh and welcoming. All amenities we needed were at our fingertips. The rooms were more than adequate for our family, kitchen was stocked very well, as were all the bathrooms. The hot tub at the charming yard was a great bonus and the cozy sauna was a gem. We loved the access to the river across the street and the kayaking experience was an unbelievable fun! We had a few questions during our stay and Alex responded to all our questions immediately. Thank you for the joy and delight of staying at such a lovely place!

What a fabulous time we had at this property. This was our first time at this rental but second time renting a place on the river. This rental did not disappoint. The photos do a wonderful job of displaying the amenities offered: relaxing atmosphere, hot tub, sauna, comfortable beds, and river kayaks/chairs. We would most definitely love to return to this vrbo. COMMUNICATION WITH HOST - Alex provided all the details about the contactless check-in process with detailed directions, including photos. So clever. LOCATION OF PROPERTY - Aside from the beautiful photos, one of the reasons we chose this particular property was how easy it was to get to, meaning this location was just a few miles off 101, so the windy roads were less troublesome for some kids who may get carsick. We had previously stayed more west - and while it was lovely - it was a longer drive on windy roads, something to think about if you have people who have issues with that. This drive was a breeze - and it still provided a beautiful location, serene and gorgeous, away from that city life. RIVER ACCESS If you have trouble with stairs, this may be the only issue you may have. We didn't have a problem, but our kids are older (teen and young adult), so it was no big deal. I'm also confident my senior parents could manage them, but if you have a fear of heights/stairs, this may not be the property for you. Then again, many homes with river access has this issue, so FYI. INTERNET Around this area, internet can be spotty, but we had zero issues, thanks to Alex's internet choice. We also have Verizon, so our cell phones worked as well. For those still needing to do work, you will be able to log on. :D OTHER One of the tricky thing about rentals is that it is hard to know what to bring and what will be provided. Alex's rental provided pretty much everything you needed: both river/hot tub towels and bath towels, bath wash and shampoo, kitchen items like oils, condiments, sponges, and all the other basic things like can openers, utensils, etc. To note, we realized we need a new can opener at home because Alex's worked much better than the one we have at home. HA. That's just an example of the quality of items this rental provides.

What a fabulous time we had at this property. This was our first time at this rental but second time renting a place on the river. This rental did not disappoint. The photos do a wonderful job of displaying the amenities offered: relaxing atmosphere, hot tub, sauna, comfortable beds, and river kayaks/chairs. We would most definitely love to return to this vrbo. COMMUNICATION WITH HOST - Alex provided all the details about the contactless check-in process with detailed directions, including photos. So clever. LOCATION OF PROPERTY - Aside from the beautiful photos, one of the reasons we chose this particular property was how easy it was to get to, meaning this location was just a few miles off 101, so the windy roads were less troublesome for some kids who may get carsick. We had previously stayed more west - and while it was lovely - it was a longer drive on windy roads, something to think about if you have people who have issues with that. This drive was a breeze - and it still provided a beautiful location, serene and gorgeous, away from that city life. RIVER ACCESS If you have trouble with stairs, this may be the only issue you may have. We didn't have a problem, but our kids are older (teen and young adult), so it was no big deal. I'm also confident my senior parents could manage them, but if you have a fear of heights/stairs, this may not be the property for you. Then again, many homes with river access has this issue, so FYI. INTERNET Around this area, internet can be spotty, but we had zero issues, thanks to Alex's internet choice. We also have Verizon, so our cell phones worked as well. For those still needing to do work, you will be able to log on. :D OTHER One of the tricky thing about rentals is that it is hard to know what to bring and what will be provided. Alex's rental provided pretty much everything you needed: both river/hot tub towels and bath towels, bath wash and shampoo, kitchen items like oils, condiments, sponges, and all the other basic things like can openers, utensils, etc. To note, we realized we need a new can opener at home because Alex's worked much better than the one we have at home. HA. That's just an example of the quality of items this rental provides.

We had a wonderful time at this property...even in the time of social distancing and local wildfires. We kayaked and SUPed from the private beach. We hiked and played at the coast. We tasted some great local wines. The house was a perfect home base on the river!

nothing could have been better. the place is delightful, and perfect downstairs for teens who want their own space.

nothing could have been better. the place is delightful, and perfect downstairs for teens who want their own space.

My family and I drove from Southern California to stay in this home and it didn't disappoint. The house was perfect for our large family and the area is quiet and beautiful. It's a quick drive to hike or wine taste. We will be back!

My family and I drove from Southern California to stay in this home and it didn't disappoint. The house was perfect for our large family and the area is quiet and beautiful. It's a quick drive to hike or wine taste. We will be back!

We enjoyed our trip to this beautiful house. The decor is lovely and all maintained to a high standard. It has everything you need for a wonderful retreat. It is close to some great towns and places to visit. Thank you for letting us stay!

We enjoyed our trip to this beautiful house. The decor is lovely and all maintained to a high standard. It has everything you need for a wonderful retreat. It is close to some great towns and places to visit. Thank you for letting us stay!

We really loved this house! The dry sauna was a favorite. It was located really close to the river, Armstrong woods, Guernville shops & restaurants, and wineries. The house seems newly remodeled, with new floors and A huge wonderful bathroom. Our only request, would be that top sheets be made available for all the beds, and perhaps some new pillows? And honestly, if that’s our only request, you know this is a pretty nice place. :-)

We really loved this house! The dry sauna was a favorite. It was located really close to the river, Armstrong woods, Guernville shops & restaurants, and wineries. The house seems newly remodeled, with new floors and A huge wonderful bathroom.Our only request, would be that top sheets be made available for all the beds, and perhaps some new pillows? And honestly, if that’s our only request, you know this is a pretty nice place. :-)

You will love !! Everything about this place is wonderful.

Nice home and nice location secluded in a big green redwood forest. Only problem I had was negotiating the steep steps down to and back from the river. I'm a senior and they're far too many tall steps for me to negotiate with ease. Otherwise I really can't say enough about how nice the home was and how great it was to be alongside the river. We really enjoyed the kayaks and being able to launch them from the bottom of the stairs. Jacuzzi, hot tub & sauna were really great.

We enjoyed our stay here, three couples, it was peaceful and the redwood trees were amazing. It is a little bit intimidating following the directions to the house but only the first time, and they were very clear and accurate. Cell phone service was a bit sketchy at times but we were able to order Lyft and Uber without much problem and they were able to come right to the house. We only had three nights there and much of the time was spent traveling to wineries but we would love to return just to spend time here without a schedule or agenda. The house was spotless and we did not need for a thing. Great location!

Ideal house for a get away. Super peaceful spot. Perfect for 2 families, each with their own space. Very clean and nice additions (hot tub + sauna).

Great access to the river with 3 kayaks making it easy to get out and enjoy the water. The house was very well equipped and handled our large crowd really well.

Beautiful place in the redwoods with a nice hot tub. Enjoyed the sauna and jacuzzi tub also. The kitchen was well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay!

My guys (team of work) really enjoyed their stay there while working in Sebastopol. The balcony is really private, the batchelor downstair is lovely, the decor and ambiance of the house is really peaceful. The communication and check-in was easy Would definitly go back again

Beautiful house! Enjoyed the hot tub on the back deck.

Excellent hot tub, sauna, and master bath/shower. It was absolutely fabulous to sit on the covered outdoor couch and watch the birds in the trees between dips in the hot tub. While neighboring houses aren't too far away (100' maybe,) the thematic landscaping and architectural elements are effectively setup to make it a private and peaceful environment. There is about 80-90% tree cover, so it is very shady and cool during the heat of the day. River access is good, right on a very shallow section of the river that is refreshing to sit in on the provided chairs. Kayaks were a blast.

The location to vineyards was wonderful! The home was very clean. The downside is that we were there during a hot time with no air conditioning. It was quite warm inside and no way to cool it off. It would of been nice to have screens so we could open windows and enjoy the fresh air. Also just a small suggestion, top sheets would of been nice, wash clothes in bathrooms would of been nice too. There are no views of the river and the stairs to the river are quite treacherous. The river is beautiful!

Alex's Place is the perfect spot to get away and slow down. The home is clean and open (lots of floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views), and ideally located (closed to road, quiet, across the river) for some time away to relax and recharge. I came solo but it's large enough for friends,big family, or 2 or 3 couples. Wonderful Jacuzzi and close to (yet far enough from) Healdsburg and Guerneville. A wonderful retreat and Alex was great and responsive!

This was a great relaxing amazing place, way better the the pictures capture. Absolutely loved every second. Seven of us in all, at this property - and it accommodated all of us well. It's the ideal location if you are looking to enjoy the river, Armstrong Woods, Guerneville, and wine country. Only down side was we didn't book it longer. It was hard to leave.

This was a great relaxing amazing place, way better the the pictures capture.Absolutely loved every second. Seven of us in all, at this property - and it accommodated all of us well. It's the ideal location if you are looking to enjoy the river, Armstrong Woods, Guerneville, and wine country. Only down side was we didn't book it longer. It was hard to leave.

This was a great relaxing amazing place. Way better the the pictures capture. We had a wonderful family trip, seven of us in all, at this property - and it accommodated all of us well.It's the ideal location if you are looking to enjoy the river, Armstrong Woods, Guerneville, and wine country. Absolutely loved every second. Only down side was we didn't book it longer. It was hard to leave.

We had a great time at Alex's place. The house was modern, clean and comfortable. Three couples shared the house and we were never on top of each other. The kitchen had modern appliances and all the accessories we needed and then some. They private dock and the beach on the river. Sitting on the dock and watching the river was delightful. I would whole heartedly recommend Alex's place.

We truly chose the Russian River Valley area so we could hike the red woods and were beyond blown away with our decision of not only the area but also the house! Alex was an amazing host with such quick answers to everything and even offered some local recommendations that really paid off. There are redwoods all around the house and laying in the hot tub and staring through the tree canopies with the stars peeking through is truly magical. With 3 couples we had plenty of room for all of us to play card games around the kitchen peninsula, enjoy a cocktail by the fire and hot tub and even escape to our own corners when we wanted alone time. The downstairs is an entirely separate living area with a kitchenette, bed, bath and living room. The upstairs bedrooms shared 2.5 baths and had plenty of space. We were within minutes of some local vineyards that truly were some of our favorites, a 40 minute drive from the main vineyards of Napa, 20 minutes from Armtsrong State Park (hiking the redwoods is an absolute must!). It was a little on the "colder" side when we were visiting but it was still real nice to walk down to the river and enjoy the views. We were even only a 30 minute drive from the beach and were able to see one of the most beautiful sunsets ever over a setting that was "Goonie like". We walked down to the beach and it was just magnificent. There were tons of drift wood and cool rocks and were able to grab a few small mementos of such a fun little trip. I would recommend this house to any of my friends and hope to be able to escape to this wonderful retreat again!