Pearadise for a Fun, Relaxing, Adventure on the Russian River

• Family Vacation!

  Family Vacation!

  • Guest Laurel
  • Date of stay 07/22/12
  • Review Submitted 08/17/12
  Pearadise was wonderful! The house had a very homey inviting feel. It was bigger than we imagined. We all fit comfortably. The kitchen was fantastic and fully stocked with many cooking essentials. We ate all of our meals together at the house. The dining area both inside and out was big enough for all of us to sit together and enjoy our meals. The house is in a great location. We ran or biked to The Armstrong Redwoods several times. We utilized the dock, canoe and kayak daily. The house was so amazing that we stayed there a majority of the time. We planned on going to wineries and the beach, but Pearadise allowed us to have such a fun, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy each other’s company that we just stayed there. Penny and Mike mentioned in every correspondence that if we needed anything they were a phone call away. We never had to call, everything went seamlessly. My entire family agreed that Pearadise was wonderful; no one wanted to go back to reality.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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• Annual Family Vacation

  Annual Family Vacation

  • Guest Birder
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 08/17/12
  Our stay in Pearadise was a pleasure from the start. The house is comfortable and well equipped. Our grandchildren, ranging in age from 11 to 20, all swimmers, said it was the best house we've stayed in yet. They spent many hours down on the dock and in the water. Having the dock in our backyard was a big attraction and the family didn't feel the need to go anywhere else. They did avail themselves of the Sonoma Canopy Tours zip line on the last day and had a great time. Oh yes, all the birdlife around was a big plus too. My husband is an avid birdwatcher and he has "infected" the rest of the family! We highly recommend a stay in Pearadise.

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• Gorgeous Cabin!

  Gorgeous Cabin!

  • Guest Shamino
  • Date of stay 06/06/12
  • Review Submitted 07/06/12
  This cabin fulfilled my most ideal expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend this cabin to you. All the rooms were very spacious, and the kitchen and living room spaces were perfect! We used the Canoe and Kayaks, and even swam in the lake. Everything is very accessible around the cabin. All dishes, utensils, and any kitchen item you can think of are provided. Ample towel and linens are provided. The dock was beautiful. On a clear summer blue sky day, we just sat on the dock in silence, listening to the sounds of nature (like the streams and soft warm breeze through the trees). We did this both during the day and at night, and both times felt majestic. I can not sing enough praise of my stay. I loved staying here so much, and I will book another visit soon. The memories we had here will last a lifetime. Please don't waste time looking for other listings - this is it - the real deal; the stuff dreams are made of. The best part about the whole process, though, was Penny. She was extremely kind, cheerful, and positive in all her responses. She is very accommodating through the entire steps from booking to arriving, to security deposit return. She was always on call during our stay in case we had any problems, and she answered all questions or problems immediately. In brief - end your hunt now, and book this place! You will thank me later, and you could not be happier! Have fun at "Pearadise!"

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Fun Times!

  Fun Times!

  • Guest Sunset Hunter
  • Date of stay 06/15/12
  • Review Submitted 06/26/12
  The house was better than the description! We had a girls weekend and could not have had a better time. The 95 degree weather coupled with immediate river/dock access was amazing. The availability of coolers to bring down to the dock was a pleasant surprise! Thank you Penny!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway.

  Owner response: Glad you all successfully "kept cool" in the unusual June heat wave! We do try to make Pearadise as "turn key" & comfortable as possible.. Thanks for noticing!

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• Extraordinary Vacation Property!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

  Extraordinary Vacation Property!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

  • Guest Marjorie
  • Date of stay 05/16/12
  • Review Submitted 05/30/12
  I just returned from a tour of California that spanned from San Diego to Riverside, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sebastopol, & finally, Guerneville. Of all the places visited, Pearadise was by far the most extraordinary part of the vacation! Upon arrival, I was impressed by the location of the property. Not only is it situated in the heart of wine country in Sonoma County, but it is located right on the Russian River, and less than a mile from town. It was less than 2 miles away from several vineyards, including the famous Korbel winery, as well as Porter-Bass, a small family owned vineyard. The property itself is picturesque. There is an upper & lower deck, & both have stunning views of the Russian River & the luscious redwoods. There is a private dock on the river, where my friends and I enjoyed meditating, practicing yoga & sunbathing. There was a plentiful amount of water sport equipment & we took the canoe out for an adventure on the river. It was great spending time on the dock sipping coffee, reading & writing in my journal! The interior of the home is clean with lovely decor. Honestly, the pictures do the property no justice because everything is so much more beautiful in person. The kitchen was fully stocked with cooking utensils, pots & pans. There was a barbecue and plenty of patio furniture for those who wanted to enjoy eating outside. We had everything we needed to prepare some fantastic group breakfasts & dinners. One of the highlights (aside from all the fun river activity) was taking advantage of the jacuzzi. We had found ourselves in Sonoma because we were performing in a dance festival and taking lots of dance workshops for the duration of our stay. The evening dip in the jacuzzi was the perfect ending to a dance-filled day for all of us! We were also able to enjoy dinner in town (there are a few cute restaurants), a trip to Armstrong Woods (less than 2 miles away), and some even ventured out to Sonoma County Beach (25 minute drive), and the girls who went claimed it was one of the most beautiful beaches they had ever been to. There were also several nearby river beaches, although we did not find the time to take advantage of those. Pearadise made this trip into an actual vacation, something I desperately needed in the wake of overwhelming responsibility. I will recommend this to anyone I know headed that way, & I hope to find myself back in Pearadise again someday!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thanks so much, Marjorie. We're so glad that your group enjoyed our home, the wine country, the river and redwoods on your tour of California. Hope to see you back again soon! Penny & Mike Bolger

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• A perfect stay

  A perfect stay

  • Guest jonesparty
  • Date of stay 04/13/12
  • Review Submitted 04/22/12
  When we walked into Pearadise, we were ecstatic! The house is roomy, clean and well-furnished. The kitchen is gorgeous and well-stocked. We had 12 people in our party and every person was very satisfied with their room and bathroom accomodations. The deck and all its furnishinging were perfect to relax on and enjoy views of the Russian River. The jacuzzi was large and in a great location to view the river while socializing. We all felt so wonderfully comfortable that we hope to rent Pearadise again next year.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thanks again, Kathy. Hope to see you again next year! Penny & Mike

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• A Great Place for a Quiet Getaway

  A Great Place for a Quiet Getaway

  • Guest Jeremy
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/22/12
  I would highly recommend Pearadise for a comfortable stay in the Russian River Valley. The house is neat and spacious, spread out over two floors. Our group enjoyed the accommodations as well as the view out the back patios of the river and the surrounding landscape. It's also in a good location to bounce around to wineries without having to drive too far. We did not swim in the river, but it is definitely possible and a very short walk out the back door. The Jacuzzi was a nice way to end the day in relaxation. I would definitely recommend this property and will likely look to come back in the future.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thanks, Jeremy! We recommend the wineroad website for info on local wine events, maps, and such to help plan your next trip. See you next year!

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• Pearadise is Paradise!

  Pearadise is Paradise!

  • Guest Nicole
  • Date of stay 11/11/11
  • Review Submitted 12/02/11
  I went to Pearadise with 10 of my friends and my fiance to celebrate my 30th birthday. We had such a great weekend hanging out at the house and visiting wineries. The house is clean, fully stocked and in a great location, and Penny was very easy to deal with. We can't wait to come back in the summer so we can take full advantage of the river!

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

  Owner response: Thanks, Nicole - it was our pleasure! Hope your group makes it back in the summer. (We recommend getting your reservation in EARLY because we're already processing summer reservations in November/December!)

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• Wonderful Experience

  Wonderful Experience

  • Guest Vacationer
  • Date of stay 10/21/11
  • Review Submitted 11/01/11
  My wife and I and three other couples stayed at Pearadise in mid October and had a great experience. The house amenities were comprehensive and included a well stocked kitchen for cooking, modern and roomy bedrooms and baths and one of the nicest docks along this stretch of river. The house is well located on River Road just outside of Guerneville and is easily accessible from the 101. We'd definitely stay at Pearadise again and highly recommend it.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners.

  Owner response: It was our pleasure, Colin. We're glad it was such a successful and fun weekend!

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• A memorablet birthday weekend!

  A memorablet birthday weekend!

  • Guest Miyuki
  • Date of stay 10/15/11
  • Review Submitted 10/24/11
  We had a great time at Pearadise for my brother's 40th birthday. The house was even better than the pictures can convey and spacious enough for 12 people to relax in. Directions, instructions from the owner, everything was clear as can be and any questions I had prior to arrival were answered promptly and in detail. We planned initially to spend a full day wine tasting, but ended up just enjoying the house all day. One group enjoyed football upstairs, another watched a movie downstairs, some were in the hot tub, some were fishing and some just lounged on the deck. The river-front location was, in a word, idyllic! We did take a couple of dips in the river, but can't wait to come back during warmer weather so we can take full advantage of the dock. Cooking meals in the well-equipped kitchen was easy even for a group of 12, with plenty of place settings and seats for everyone. It was just a perfect location for a perfectly relaxing weekend. Plus the beds were SO comfy! We did an all-adult weekend this time, but the house is already on our summer family vacation list! Thanks Michael & Penny, we'll be back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thanks, Miyuki, for the great review! We look forward to working with you again!

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*** 7 Night Minimum ***(summer) 6/12/11 to 9/4/11; 'Switch Day' is Sunday
*** 4 Night Minimum *** Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, 4th of July, Labor Day
*** 3 Night Minimum *** Other Holiday & Event weekends
*** 2 Night Minimum *** all other days; Ask about late check-out availability
$500.00 per night . . . 7th night free
Non-refundable Cleaning Fee; Pet Fee
9% Sonoma County Transient Occupancy Tax
(Please check Availability Calendar which is updated regularly)

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.