Vacation Rentals by Owner

Excellent Thanksgiving Holiday!

Guest: Char (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/16/11

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay at Highland Manor. The prompt and clear communication before/after our stay was professional and always helpful. The owners were very kind and left a bottle of wine greeting us at the house with a sweet note. When the hot tub wasn't working (probably due to our inability to press the right buttons) the owner was very helpful in walking us through the steps--nice indeed given it was Thanksgiving day when I called! He then called back the next day to check in on us. Awesome. The house! Incredible!!! The rooms were all charming, clean, comfortable and big! We had a full house and everyone had enough space. Our group of friends has been celebrating Thanksgiving together since our early twenties and now, 10 years later we had a very special holiday in Guerneville. The kitchen was big enough to put on a huge feast and the bunk room was "adult" enough for people to comfortably share the room. I would absolutely recommend this house and hope we can stay again in the future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

A Wonderful Weekend Getaway

Guest: Carl (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

Our group enjoyed a relaxing weekend at this house and recommend it highly. It was very clean, the grounds are beautiful and the overall ambience is very charming and welcoming. The house is also located in a prime spot close to downtown Guerneville, though we never ended up leaving the property because we wanted to get as much out of the house as possible. We can't wait to go back.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

A true gem

Guest: Jean K B.
Date of Stay: 12/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

I took my time to write this considering the stay that my family had at Highland Mannor house. Without a doubt the house was spotless and stocked with everything that was needed to cook and so forth. I normally don't like to go on family outs. But I can say that this was well worth it. The pool and hot tub and pool table was far my best enjoyment. It's hard to describe how peaceful the house is. And at night how you can feel so calm and at ease. I'd also have say whoever owns the house or company seems to care about the place. Not just for having a great house but the fact that during the families stay there was a electric problem at the house. And a call was placed and within 1 hr a service guy showed up. And not only did he fix the issue he made sure everything else was ok and asked if he could be of any help while he was waiting to make sure there were no more issues. I really have to say. I have had repair men come to my house and it always seemed like a pain. But when this happened it was a pleasure to have someone who was quick and very nice. And to know if there's a issue and he took care of it so quick was a delight. On one note. The electric problem was not due to the house. We had slot of things plugged in the same area. Kinda of our fault. So to the owners Job WELL DONE and to the lovely service guy (Mark or Mike) < bad memory but it was Mark or Mike. Thank you for such great work and being kind. I really wish more people were as nice and promet as you were. This alone shows how wonderful this house is. Great people. Great house. And a really good time with my family that I haven't had in a long time. This will soon become my other home in a few years when my kids grow up! I really hope it's still owned and maintained by wonderful people! God bless

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A true gem

Guest: Jean K B.
Date of Stay: 12/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

I took my time to write this considering the stay that my family had at Highland Mannor house. Without a doubt the house was spotless and stocked with everything that was needed to cook and so forth. I normally don't like to go on family outs. But I can say that this was well worth it. The pool and hot tub and pool table was far my best enjoyment. It's hard to describe how peaceful the house is. And at night how you can feel so calm and at ease. I'd also have say whoever owns the house or company seems to care about the place. Not just for having a great house but the fact that during the families stay there was a electric problem at the house. And a call was placed and within 1 hr a service guy showed up. And not only did he fix the issue he made sure everything else was ok and asked if he could be of any help while he was waiting to make sure there were no more issues. I really have to say. I have had repair men come to my house and it always seemed like a pain. But when this happened it was a pleasure to have someone who was quick and very nice. And to know if there's a issue and he took care of it so quick was a delight. On one note. The electric problem was not due to the house. We had slot of things plugged in the same area. Kinda of our fault. So to the owners Job WELL DONE and to the lovely service guy (Mark or Mike) < bad memory but it was Mark or Mike. Thank you for such great work and being kind. I really wish more people were as nice and promet as you were. This alone shows how wonderful this house is. Great people. Great house. And a really good time with my family that I haven't had in a long time. This will soon become my other home in a few years when my kids grow up! I really hope it's still owned and maintained by wonderful people! God bless

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great outdoor area. Had a wonderful time

Guest: Matt (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 10/15/10 Review Submitted: 11/04/10

The house itself is very nice but the highlight for us was definitely the outdoor area. There's a big back deck with a pool and hot tub. It wasn't sunny the weekend we were there but we still had a great time hanging out in the back area. The pool is shallow but would be great on a hot day. The front yard is also really nice and we used it to play croquet and washers. For those who like to cook, the kitchen is roomy and seems quite nice. I only say "seems" since I'm not an expert in such things. Overall, we enjoyed our weekend and we'd definitely come back.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.

Nice house

Guest: Emily (Coeur d Alene, ID)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

The house was great. We had everything we needed. The only draw back was getting hasseled about how much noise we were going to create, even before we arrived. The house sleeps 18, there is a pool outside..some extra noise probably will be happening.We were even told that we couldn't have a radio by the pool. I had to be the inforcer the entire time,on my vacation, to keep noise down so the owners wouldn't loose their licence to rent in the area.

Owner response:I am sorry the guest felt so restricted by our request in this tranquil area. The county is initiating a very strict ordinance that does not allow any amplified music outdoors - even a radio. Normal visiting and conversing and enjoying one-selves is fine; loud, rowdy partying late into the night can disturb the area.This is what we had requested the guests not to do.

Recommended for:Age 55+

A beautiful, well-appointed home!

Guest: Steve from Olympia (Washington State)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 06/02/10

The house was immacualte, and very well appointed. We look forward to a retun visit. Highly recommended!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Inviting

Guest: Steve of SF (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 05/07/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

The house was fantastic. Good parking, bigger than we thought which was a great surprise. Very well stocked kitchen

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: F.F. (Petaluma, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/05/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/10

My large family, including our dog, experienced the pleasure of staying at Highland Manor last Christmas. We found it meticulously clean and beautifully furnished; this is definitely an owner who wishes his guests to feel very well taken care of. There was an ample and attractive supply of linens and towels so that we never ran out, and the kitchen was set up for several food preparers to work together, and was also generously and beautifully equipped for a large group. Both the pool table and swimming pool/hot tub were a hit for all ages, as was the giant TV. We could shop easily, as the Safeway was just a few minutes drive, or take a hike out at Armstrong Grove. I would recommend Highland Manor as a most lovely and comfortable place of renewal for your family occasions, whatever the time of year. Frances

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Guest: W Scott (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

Highland Manor was everything that I expected, and more. 7 friends and I took the house for a long weekend just to get away and relax, and relax we did. In fact we rarely left the house, even though downtown Guerneville was less than 5 minutes away. It was immaculately clean and beautifully appointed, from the fully equipped kitchen, high-end electronics, spacious rooms, and large hot tub & heated pool. We especially enjoyed the professionally installed pool table and roaring fire (it was winter). The location on the hill with large deck and extensive grounds feels private, quiet, and woodsy, regardless of the proximity to town. The house could easily have accommodated several more, but for 8 of us, we had plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy ourselves. I fully intend on returning to this beautiful house.

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Lap of Luxury

Guest: W Scott (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/03/09 Review Submitted: 01/05/10

Top of the Hill was everything that I expected, and more. 7 friends and I took the house for a long weekend just to get away and relax, and relax we did. In fact we rarely left the house, even though downtown Guerneville was less than 5 minutes away. It was immaculately clean and beautifully appointed, complete with a fully equipped kitchen, high-end electronics, spacious rooms, and large hot tub & heated pool. We especially enjoyed the professionally installed pool table and roaring fire (it was winter). The location on the hill with large deck and extensive grounds feels private, quiet, and woodsy, regardless of the proximity to town. The house could easily have accommodated several more, but for 8 of us, we had plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy ourselves. I fully intend on returning to this beautiful house.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Delores Chavez (Los Gatos)
Date of Stay: 12/02/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

The house was very comfortable, and the kitchen was well equipped and everything worked. It was one of the best houses we've stayed for our family vacations because there were so many places to relax and enjoy our stay. In particular, the deck was a real plus. The bedrooms were nice and the beds were comfy. Regards, Delores Chavez

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Guest: Matthew M. (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/23/09 Review Submitted: 11/23/09

We had a wonderful vacation during our time at Highland Manor. The house surpassed our expectations in every way. The charm and beauty of the house was the perfect setting for our celebration. The house was well stocked with everything from plenty of wine glasses to more than enough pool towels. Everyone in our group had a great time during their stay. We definitely plan on coming back for our next group celebration :)

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/25/09

It was a really delightful stay. My good friend was getting married in Sebastapol so they stayed in the cottage and a group of friends stayed in the main house. The day after the wedding, the mothers cooked dinner for us all. The kitchen was really well stocked with all the tools you would need. Everyone enjoyed hanging out at the pool and watching the Olympics on the really big TV.

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Our wonderful Christmas at the Russian River

Guest: F.F. (Petaluma, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/23/08 Review Submitted: 01/05/10

My large family, including our dog, experienced the pleasure of staying at Highland Manor last Christmas. We found it meticulously clean and beautifully furnished; this is definitely an owner who wishes his guests to feel very well taken care of. There was an ample and attractive supply of linens and towels so that we never ran out, and the kitchen was set up for several food preparers to work together, and was also generously and beautifully equipped for a large group. Both the pool table and swimming pool/hot tub were a hit for all ages, as was the giant TV. We could shop easily, as the Safeway was just a few minutes drive, or take a hike out at Armstrong Grove. I would recommend Highland Manor as a most lovely and comfortable place of renewal for your family occasions, whatever the time of year. Frances

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent group vacation home!!

Guest: Just turned 40 (Seattle, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/29/08 Review Submitted: 10/20/08

This is a really great place for a large group. The house has lots of character, not your run of the mill new construction home. Great kitchen, perfect for making gourmet meals with anything you could possibly need, all utensils, cookware, food processor, everything! Plus an outdoor barbecue! Short drive to grocery store. The fireplace is perfect for chilly fall nights, as is the hot tub (which was professionally cleaned before our visit). It was a great place to come back to after touring both the Napa and Sonoma valleys. The owners were gracious, I would definitely stay there again!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.