Location: Healdsburg, Russian River, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Superb River Views, Private Dock, One Mile from Healdsburg)
Accommodations: House/Private Home, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 9)
The Old River Lodge is just one of our four, beautiful vacation homes in Healdsburg. Call us at 866-786-2778, for information on them all, or visit our WineCountryLodges website to view our more than 80 photos per property.
Tho Old River Lodge has an old world charm, with hand hewn beams and many more classic elements. The three story home has fabulous views and decks on each level overlooking the water. There's an outdoor dining area with views, a Weber gas grill, a riverview hot tub, two kayaks, a hammock for year round enjoyment on a covered deck, a game room with games and puzzles, and WiFi high speed internet. The home has romantic river views, and an old-time charm. The great room is wonderful gathering place, with comfortable leather sofas circling the fire. The kitchen is well stocked, and has a breakfast table with fantastic river views. We have games in the game room and a relaxing hammock on the lower covered deck. The home provides a rare opprotunity to enjoy the vacation pleasures of a by-gone era, but with all the contemporary upgrades needed to ensure a a wonderfully comfortable stay.
For guest testimonials, please visit our website and click on the online guestbook.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Wash n' fold service is available to guests staying 3 or more nights, please inquire.
- Dryer: Wash n' fold service is available to guests staying 3 or more nights, please inquire.
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking: Carport attached to house in addition to streetside spot
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : 3 Queen-size bedrooms, plus a game with with a full/double and an extra single bed. The home has two full baths and one half bath.
- Double Bed: One full/double bed is in the game room.
- Twin/Single Bed: An extra single bed is available for overflow sleeping accommodations.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- CD Player (2)
- Private Hot Tub
- Shared Pool: The river behind the house is perfect for swimming, snorkeling and other water fun... Try out our kayaks!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Weber gas BBQ on deck.
- Deck/Patio: Dining table on deck overlooks beautiful riverview panorama. A second deck has a hammack and spectacular views are had from the 3rd floor balcony.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Stairs lead to the dock and sandy water's edge for boating and swimming. Two kayaks provided.
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: A stairway leads from the decks to the private dock & beach below. During the summer months the water is a very comfortable temperature, slow moving, and clear. In the winter the river becomes rapid and ruggedly scenic. Year round guests are drawn to the view of the river, its wildlife, its ebb and flow, and change with the seasons. Its truly a dynamic force, and enjoyable year round. Summer months are marked by canoe traffic, swimmers, rafting, and guests out for an enjoyable paddle in the kayaks we provide. Swimming and snorkeling are great pastimes here... In the winter, Steelhead fishing is popular and fantastic from your own dock.
- Mountain View: Beautiful views of the surrounding hills can be enjoyed from the homes decks and balconies on three levels.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): WiFi is provided for our guests to use, free of charge.
- Other Amenities
- The home is a charming and nostalgic, riverfront home, built in the 1930's. It retains it's original character and charm, and offers an enjoyable step back in time, while providing contemporary amenities and conveniences for a perfectly comfortable stay.
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- On a covered deck overlooking the river is an inviting hammock, a perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon. For those looking for outdoor adventure and family fun, we offer two kayaks for exploring the river. Or try swimming, fishing from the dock for steelhead rainbow trout and coho salmon, or take a leasurely float trip downstream 45 minutes into Healdsburg. There are two Daiwa fishing rods provided for your use (a license is required for ages 16 and older). We are located just outside the city limits of Healdsburg, in the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, and enjoy frontage on the upper Russian River, where the water is clear and the river uncrowded for great family fun and outdoor adventure opportunities. There are activities to interest all ages and tastes, from winery tours, to hiking, biking, golf, swimming, kayaking, soaking in the hot tub, just relaxing, or watching wildlife from the deck. In town, there's the historic Healdsburg Plaza, with shaded benches, a gazeb
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter (Dec-Mar) for 4 guests - $269 weeknights, $339 weekend nights
(Apr & Nov)for 4 guests - $335 weeknights, $395 weekend nights
High Season (May-Jun & Sep-Oct)- 6 guests - $439 weeknights, $519 weekend nights
High Summer (July & Aug) for 6 guests - $465 weeknights, $545 weekend nights
Extra guests $40 per night, children 12 and under are free.
11% occupancy tax, $125 cleaning fee, $395 fully-refundable security deposit
4 person rate avail. year 'round (except holidays). 7th night FREE!
Rates for Major Holidays and Special Event Periods may be different; please ask.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
The Old River Lodge's owner, Lisa Neisingh, grew up in a rural area of Sonoma County, enjoying vacations with family and friends at a summer cabin in the western hills of the county. Wanting to share that experience with her children and others, her goal has been to create a relaxing environment condusive to memory making get togethers, and she's been hosting guests ever since. She bought the Old River Lodge in 2006 when she fell for its wonderful views, and authentic, "old", river lodge charm.
Why the Owner Chose Healdsburg
Lisa acquired her first riverfront home, "Firefly",
for the purpose of sharing great times with her
family and grandchildren.
Lisa's great-grandmother, our first family member
here at Fitch Mountain, was involved in running
Healdsburg's historic Camp Rose Inn.
The Unique Benefits of this House/Private Home
The fantastic river view is probably our guests'
favorite thing about about the Old River Lodge,
but a close second is the spacious,
high ceilinged,knotty pine greatroom, and the
many quaint features and authentic qualities of
the old home.
The river views enjoyed from nearly every window
are simply spectacular!
Property Photos
- View from one of the Old River Lodge's decks - Russian River Vacation Rental Near Healdsburg
- Peaceful river, superb views - kayak, fish, swim, snorkel - in your backyard! - Russian River Vacation Rental Near Healdsburg
- Sink into soft leather sofas encircling the wood burning fireplace. - Russian River Vacation Rental Near Healdsburg
- The spacious Great Room, clad in knotty pine, has a vaulted ceiling.
- Dine in great room, in the kitchen, or through the French doors on the deck.
- Romantic third story bedroom enjoys moonlit river views.
- The shaded, mid-level deck with river views, dining furniture and Weber gas BBQ.
- The Master Bedroom enjoys river views, a walk-in closet and its own bath.
- A Marquis spa on the mid-level deck is a great place to watch the sunset.
- Comfortable beds, down alternative pillows and comforters, and moonlit views.
- The Game Room sleeps two, has a TV, games, and an adjoining covered deck.
- The Master Bath is one of 3 clean, charming, and well maintained bathrooms..
- A third story bedroom with wooded hillside views, and its own balcony.
- Photo of Steelhead Salmon migrating upstream in Dec., taken from the deck.
- The Old River Lodge (in the center) as viewed from the opposite river bank.
- Enjoy breathtaking sunset views from the midlevel Deck.
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