Location: Healdsburg, Russian River, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Less than 2 miles to Healdsburg Plaza and 1 mile to wineries) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Charming Creekside Cottage Very Near Plaza
What A Splendid Getaway.
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM COTTAGE IS ENCHANTING YET AFFORDABLE!
See What Previous Guests Say (below)...Be Sure to Read Their Glowing Comments About The Cottage's MAGICAL AMBIANCE AND SETTING.
The Cottage is CHARMING, ROMANTIC AND PRIVATE. Less than 2 miles to Healdsburg Plaza, but nicely secluded on a private country road. Situated at the entrance to Dry Creek Valley, a major winery area. Nestled between vineyards and horse farms. Dine or recline in style on the gorgeous sun dappled deck overlooking a magical wooded place worthy of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. Perfect location for wine tasting and cycling.
The Cottage is graciously appointed with large french doors, antiques, baby grand piano, Persian rugs, fine original paintings, fireplace. Clean and lovely. Decorated in artistic and homey Provencal-inspired style. This is your place if you love silence and nature. Everything provided for your comfort: luxury linens, excellent beds, fully equipped country kitchen, firewood, HDTV, extensive CD library, candles, lush gardens...humming birds.
Owners Risa and Chris take pride in offering you a memorable stay in the Wine Country at an affordable price. Many repeat guests. Suitable for adults and children. Owners love dogs...your well-mannered pet is welcome.
2BR 1 BA comfortably sleeps 4. 2 Cars Max for Parking.
Please no loud parties or music. Pay with PayPal or personal check.
PLEASE USE VRBO EMAIL FORM TO CHECK AVAILABILITY AND RATES.
WANT TO MAKE A RESERVATION OR NEED MORE INFORMATION?
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Or, Call Risa at number listed below.
GENERAL INFO ABOUT AREA:
Healdsburg is a particularly desirable destination in the wine country. It is a center for gourmet dining, wine making and tasting, antique shops, art galleries, shopping, boating, hiking, and cycling.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Small RV (Camper size) OK.
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : 2 In The Cottage
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Extensive
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Large and well appointed for lounging and eating
- View/Location
- Mountain View : View of surrounding hills over tree canopy from large deck
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : High speed wifi
- Other Amenities
- Bird Sanctuary
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wine Tasting, Concentration of Fine Restaurants & Shops
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY - PLEASE EMAIL WITH VRBO CONTACT FORM.
Greatly prefer email to calls!! If you don't email, OK to call 650-533-5840.
Rate for 2 people (+toddler): $195/M-TH....$295/FRI, SAT, SUN
Add $20/night for groups of 3 or 4.
Please Add 9% Tax + $50 Cleaning Fee
2 Night Minimum, Except By Special Arrangement.
Price Break for Longer Stays.
Cancelation: Full Refund With Notice
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Midsummer Night's Dream Cottage
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Healdsburg
We wanted a place that encouraged creativity and friendship. Our location in the wine country is perfect. The surrounding area is lovely and we are blessed to have access to the greatest food and wine, and the good cheer those brings with them. We needed a place we could go with our dear Scottish Deerhound, Maurice, who was a gentle presence and a connoisseur of cheese.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
We love the silence. We love the birds. We love being less than 2 miles from Healdsburg Plaza, but tucked away in a secluded spot. This is the best place for cycling, wine tasting, trying incredible food, unique shopping, sleeping or reading a book, or talking late into the night with friends around the fireplace.
Top wineries are located less than 5 minutes away along Dry Creek Road. Most do not require reservations to visit tasting rooms. These are small, family owned enterprises with very high quality wines, not the mega-sized corporate-owned wineries found in Napa. Dry Creek specializes in Zinfandel, but there is everything. Drive or cycle.
Dry Creek Road ends at this truly gorgeous huge park next to the reservoir. Perfect picnicking location. Great for hiking. Swim in Lake Sonoma. Boat rentals. Dogs OK on leash. About 15 minutes from the Cottage down Dry Creek Road. Stop at all the great wineries along the way.
Country life at its best! Right downtown Healdsburg, free swimming in the river. The water is clean and warm in the summertime. The sandy beach is nice for sunbathing. Special shallow kids area and lifeguard on duty. Fabulous too for serious swimmers. The adjacent grassy park has restrooms, barbecues. City charges for parking - find free parking if you don't mind walking a little. Across the road from the kayak rental place, right at Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Famous wine area. Its heaven to drive or cycle along scenic Alexander Valley road. Visit fab wineries. Get a gourmet snack at Jim Town store. Take road to Calistoga (40 min drive) for mineral water/mud bath. Now you're in Napa...lots to see, do, eat over there! This is the PERFECT way to spend a day.
Quaint & charming downtown. An idyllic square surrounded by outstanding restaurants, tasting rooms, and shops. The square is a grassy park. Kids love playing in the fountain. Grab coffee & sweets from the bakery or a book from the (two!) bookstores and sit on the benches. Music 1x weekly in the evenings during summer. Not touristy.
Owner's Map of Healdsburg
We traveled quite a lot and found that we liked to stay in beautiful homey places with personality. That's what we have tried to create at Midsummer Night's Dream Cottage. Its our retreat, and we want others to enjoy it, too. The Cottage gave us the calm space to be creative, and its where we developed a unique music software that is being launched as an internet company in 2011.
Property Photos
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- Dining Room with French Doors to Creekside Deck - Sonoma County Rental
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- Nature Setting - Entrance to Cottage - Sonoma County Rental
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- Cottage Road and Entrance - Sonoma County Rental
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- Cottage Door
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- Lovely Patio - Birds Everywhere!
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- Dining Al Fresco
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- Blue Bedroom
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- Writing Desk in Blue Bedroom
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- partial bathroom view
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- bathroom detail
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- Gold Bedroom
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- Country Kitchen Charm
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- Living Room - Cozy Seating Around Woodburning Fireplace
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- View of Cottage from Deck
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- Flagstone Patio on Cottage Grounds
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- Nearby Beautiful Russian River
Traveler Reviews (20)
Perfect in every way
Guest: Atlanta
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
Very comfortable, private, charming cottage. Convenient to Healdsburg and the owner was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend it. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Recommended for:
Great setting off Dry Creek Road
Guest: James
(Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/10
Review Submitted: 01/10/11
Stayed 2 nights in the cottage. Beautiful patio/deck and nice rooms. Convenient to all that the Healdsburg area has to offer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
stayed 1st week of September
Guest: Jim
(Vancouver BC)
Date of Stay: 09/01/10
Review Submitted: 09/20/10
This is a wonderful and peaceful place; very tastefully furnished and comfortable. We hated to leave! And Healdsburg is a beautiful town, completely devoid of garishness. We will certainly return! Thank you Risa & Chris; we loved the Tchaikovsky.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
laurie and norm june 2010
Guest: laurie
(redlands, ca)
Date of Stay: 06/16/10
Review Submitted: 06/23/10
We had a lovely stay at the cottage. The deck was wonderful, refreshing and relaxing. The trees surrounding the deck are beautiful. One feels surrounded by nature, yet close to town. Best of both worlds. What a great place to stay and enjoy the wine country. We would definitely return again and hope it will be soon.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway.
THANK YOU, RISA
Guest: GARY & DELLA
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10
Review Submitted: 05/31/10
The cottage itself was delightful, but what really impressed us was how simple Risa made the booking and check-in and check-out process. We've rented houses all over the United States, Mexico and Europe and no one has come close to making it so easy. Give this place a try. You'll be glad you did.
Recommended for:
Great House, Great Location!
Guest: RonfromCoronado
(Coronado, California)
Date of Stay: 04/20/10
Review Submitted: 05/10/10
The cottage is in a very quite, peaceful and serene location yet just minutes from the town in one direction and minutes from the vineyards in the other direction. We especially liked the fact that the cottage did not feel like a sterile rental but rather an occupied home that had just been lent out to a close friend for a few days. Spending time in the cozy living room or the wonderful outside deck area were equally attractive options. We would highly recommend this property to all of our friends and relatives.
Recommended for:
Guest: Patricia Nevil
(Culver City California)
Date of Stay: 07/19/09
Review Submitted: 07/19/09
I took my mother and best friend (we are from South America)for a 4 days get away to this enchanted place.We were so happy and relaxed, it felt like we were in an other country, one of the thing that I loved the most, was the fact that there were not chain stores or cafes around, and the people were very sweet and polite. It has such a safe feeling too. You can walk at any time and leave your front door open and no one will break in.The house was very comfortable and authentic provençal, the terrace was quite and sublimed. I would love to go back and stay with my husband next time. Thank you Risa and Chris for your hospitality.
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Guest: Lonkeith Beach
(Ridgeley, Wv)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09
Review Submitted: 06/19/09
a very nice secluded little hideaway very close to the square. great stay for 2 or 4 people. Risa is very easy to deal with. will stay here again when in the area. thanks again, Lon
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Guest: Cher Vella
(Long Beach CA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/08
Review Submitted: 11/05/08
Even better than the website pictures! The location was lovely and the cottage was absolutely charming. We can't wait to return in the Spring.
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