Overlooking the river: double redwood decks, hot tub and sunny patio
Location: Guerneville, Russian River, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Walking Distance to Downtown, on the River's Sunny Side.)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.25 Baths (Sleeps 11-12)
We are located on a spectacular deep-water section of the Russian River walking distance from Johnson’s beach and downtown Guerneville, the center of recreation activities (kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking and shopping). It is convenient to Dry Creek Valley and Sonoma wine making regions. The house has five bedrooms with three bathrooms, and sleeps up to 12.
This wine country retreat comes fully equipped for a large group with hand-honed redwood bar, 2 large decks overlooking spectacular views of the Russian river, 6-person spa, ample outdoor seating, and river access with boat dock, canoe, and kayak. Top floor features an open floor plan, allowing the cook(s) to interact with guests in both the living and knotty pine dining/family room that opens out onto the top deck. Downstairs you’ll find a large game room with 42” HDTV, digital cable with HBO, wet bar area and refrigerator. House also equipped with unlimited long distance in the US, scanner-printer, and secure WiFi; bring your laptop!
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Top Floor:
Living room: gas fire place, couches, 32" HDTV (cable with HBO), DVD player, stereo system
Breakfast Nook: Round table seating for 8
Kitchen: Gas range, microwave, French-door-style refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster oven, pots, pans, plates and utensils for 20+.
Dining Room (family room): Beautiful bar made of solid piece of redwood tree, television, formal dining table (seats 8), two chaise lounges, sliding-doors open onto top deck
Bedroom 1 (upstairs): 1 queen bed, large closet, and dressers
Bedroom 2 (upstairs): 1 queen bed, closet, and dressers
Bathroom 1 (upstairs): Full-bath with bathtub
Bathroom 2 (upstairs): Three-quarter bath with shower
Outdoor Living Space (Top-Deck): Three tables (seating for 18), large gas BBQ, umbrellas for summer shade, beautiful view of the Russian river, fresh pears in season.
Middle Floor:
Laundry-Room: washer, dryer, and folding table
Bedroom 3 (downstairs): queen bed, single bed, closet, dressers
Bedroom 4 (downstairs): queen bed, large closet, dresser
Bedroom 5 (downstairs): double bed, dresser
Game Room: futon (double bed size), closet, couch, chairs, 42” HDTV, digital cable with HBO wet bar, refrigerator, microwave
Bathroom 3 (downstairs): Full-bath with bathtub
Lower Deck: 6-person spa, table and chairs
Ground Floor:
Large Patio: fruit trees (pears, loquats, nectarines in season), sun bathing lounges and river views, steps away from the river-front dock
Storage room with toilet for easy access from the river, outdoor shower for rinsing off.
Dock:
Deep-water, chairs, umbrella, canoe, kayak
Pearadise is perfect for all seasons. Summer is warm, ideal for shorts or swimsuit all day, with plenty of time for romantic evenings at the many local restaurants and entertainment venues.
During the fall, winter and spring, you’ll enjoy fishing, watching birds and river life, and taking hikes or biking in nearby Armstrong Woods, and wine tasting.
Pearadise is located 1/2 mile from downtown Guerneville in the Russian River Resort area. It is a short drive (2 minutes) to Korbel champagne cellars and many Russian River Valley wineries in the dry creek area (20 minutes). We have ample off-street parking for four cars.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Full size washing machine located in private laundry room
- Dryer : Full size dryer located in private laundry room; also drying rack and folding table
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : for 4 vehicles
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4) : 4 queen beds located in each of 4 bedrooms
- Double Bed : 1 double bed located in 5th bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed : located in 1 bedroom (along with a queen bed)
- Convertible Bed : Futon (double bed size) located in downstairs game room
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : hot tub (up to 6 persons) located on lower deck; seasonal (winter by request)
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : 2 HDTV's & 1 standard TV; cable hookups with HBO
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Gas range, microwave, French-door-style refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster oven, pots, pans, plates and utensils for 24. Filtered drinking water in sink and refrigerator. Plenty of room for multiple cooks; open floor plan overlooks both family/bar area and living room and has river views.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : French door style in upper kitchen; full size standard refrigerator in lower level game room area.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2) : One in kitchen and one in downstairs game room/wet bar area
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Large gas BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Large cement patio area between house and steps down to the river and dock
- Balcony (2) : 2 large redwood decks with railings attached to house and overlooking the river
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : House is located on the deepwater (12 feet in the summer) section of the Russian River; there is a wooden dock with steps for easy water access. There are full views of the river from the 2 decks and family room/bar area. Two of the bedrooms have partial views of the river.
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : United States phones numbers only.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WEP key will be provided. Printer/scanner available. Bring your laptop.
- Other Amenities
- Kayak, canoe, deep water dock for swimming, boating, and fishing.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Ask about pet fees.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Renter must be 25 years old or older.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking allowed inside rental or on redwood decks
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
*** 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
*** 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.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Guerneville
Our families have been vacationing at "The River" since Penny's grandfather rode the train from San Francisco to his "cabin in the redwoods" in the late 1800's. Over the past 100+ years, 4 generations of our families have spent their vacations here (with a 5th generation on the way!)
In 2007, Penny & Mike purchased and remodeled "Pearadise" to provide the most comfortable and fun year round vacation retreat for our expanding family.
We use the income from VRBO (since January 2009) to maintain and improve the property. Our latest project was to build in a fireplace and mantel (to restore the one that was removed when the house was raised by the previous owners) and replace the carpet with a "green" product (made from recycled plastic pop bottles.) This was completed in December 2009.
The Unique Benefits of this House
We love being ON the river: water sports (swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, etc.), visiting friends on the river, exploring, fishing, and observing (people during the warm Summer and spectacular nature during the pleasant Spring and Fall and even in the chilly Winter!)
We also enjoy BBQing and entertaining on our spectacular deck, cooking in the great kitchen and bar areas, gaming and movies in the downstairs "game room" and having lots of room for folks to "do their own thing" too.
Local activities that we like to do include: hiking and biking (especially in Armstrong Woods and around Austin Creek), eating in the many good local restaurants, wine tasting treks, driving out to the ocean (Jenner is only 10 miles away), shopping in the funky town of Guerneville, movies at the Rio Theater, Pee Wee golf and many annual events and festivals (Jazz & Blues festivals, Civil War Days, Stumptown Parade, July 4th fireworks, Bohemian Show, Sonoma County Fair, Apple Fair, Vine Man triathlons, RR rodeo, and Wine Road activities to name just a few.)
Property Photos
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- Overlooking the river: double redwood decks, hot tub and sunny patio - Guerneville House on the Russian River
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- Deep water dock, steps from the house, for swimming and boating. - Guerneville House on the Russian River
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- Open kitchen with new appliances, gas range, and river views - Guerneville House on the Russian River
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- Top deck with great views, BBQ, umbrellas and seating for a crowd
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- Knotty pine family/dining room with redwood tree bar overlooks the river
Traveler Reviews (20)
Pearadise is Paradise!
Guest: Nicole
(San Francisco, CA)
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!
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!)
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Wonderful Experience
Guest: Vacationer
(San Francisco, CA)
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.
Owner response:It was our pleasure, Colin. We're glad it was such a successful and fun weekend!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children.
A memorablet birthday weekend!
Guest: Miyuki
(San Jose, CA)
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!
Owner response:Thanks, Miyuki, for the great review! We look forward to working with you again!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
A relaxing fun filled week in Pearadise
Guest: jman
(fitchburg ma,)
Date of Stay: 09/15/11
Review Submitted: 10/06/11
Pearadise was all it was advertised to be and more. Our family had a really great time in the Sonoma and Napa area centered around this house. We were able to walk to town if we wanted to or just relax at the Stump house brewery for a beer and lunch. The house itself was equipted with everything we needed. There were 6 of us staying there and it was so spacious we were never in each others way. Swimming, kayaking and canoeing in September @85 degrees was great. My brothers found a place to golf every morning, and we all enjoyed the local wineries in the afternoon, and found something to do every night in town. If you are there in september and get to enjoy the Festival in the Woods I highly recommend you go. We had a great time.
Owner response:Thanks, Mary & family. We're so happy that your first visit to the wine country worked out so well. Hope you can make it back some time!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing.
Wonderful riverfront home; great location
Guest: Casey
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11
Review Submitted: 09/19/11
Pearadise has an excellent location right on the river, only a half mile from downtown Guerneville. The upper deck off of the kitchen/dining area is huge, has great views, and is perfect for outdoor dining. The hot tub on the lower deck feels very private. House is very well maintained and clean. We're repeat visitors and will be back agian.
Owner response:Thanks, Casey. We were glad to have your group back again and happy that it was another successful weekend. Hope to have you again next year. Cheers! Penny & Mike
Recommended for:
Pearadise lived up to its name
Guest: vacationer
(Bay Area, California)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
We had an awesome time at Pearadise over Labor Day weekend. Three families, five small children, and lots of frolicking. The place was super clean, the owners' instructions were clear and concise, and it lived up to our expectations in every respect. And - it was right on the river! Also, walking distance to "downtown" and a short drive to Armstrong Redwoods. It was perfect for our needs, and the owners were fantastic and accommodating.
Owner response:Thanks, Ari! We're glad you all had a great time. Hope to have you again next year! Penny & Mike
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
What a Super Place!
Guest: grammie gayle
(Huntington Beach CA)
Date of Stay: 07/26/09
Review Submitted: 09/10/11
I took my extended family here for a vacation that had something for everybody! A river to fish in, swim around in, canoe in (thanks to the house toys) in, walk about, winery visit, a hugely stocked kitchen to cook in, comfy beds for everybody, and all the amenities you could ask for. This is such a great place we plan to return. I was amazed at the quality of the place, and so appreciated the stuff in the house that we could use, even life jackets. Not a single complaint! Thanks guys!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Happy Birthday to us!
Guest: Mike
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/01/11
What started as a birthday weekend for my girlfriend turned into a birthday present for all 10 of us. The house was perfect. The directions to the house were great, the directions to get in and where everything were details and on point as well. We walked into the space and that was part of the fun...IT'S HUGE. We were getting lost while exploring Peardise. We spent most of our time on the deck or on the dock. Not only do they have the canoe and kayak, but there were enough blow up floating devices for an army of people (bring a pump if you have one). I suppose I could go on but I'll just say that everything we needed was there, we were close enough to town if we ran out of anything, and we had a blast. As far as activities and such...WE DIDN'T LEAVE THE HOUSE. That's how much fun we were having. Thanks to Peggy and Mike for the hospitality and we will be seeing Peardise again. Probably this fall.
Owner response:Thanks, Mike. It was our pleasure! Hope to see you again soon. Penny & Mike
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Great Home Away
Guest: Dan
(San Miguel, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
Our family get-together included 10 folks needing to gather for a wedding in the Guerneville area. The Pearadise home was a great alternative to all other options that we investigated. We completely enjoyed ourselves and our stay; there were no negatives. The home came with many more amenities than we could expect and the setting was very pleasant. Everything we needed was provided and sitting on the deck in the morning with a cup of coffee watching the wildlife was exquisite. Great location. We'll definitely be back.
Owner response:Thanks, Dan. Sounds like your family get together for the wedding worked out so well. Glad to know that, now that you have family in town, you'll be returning to your new "home away from home"! Penny & Mike
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Perfect Weekend Girls Getaway
Guest: kate
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
I would highly recommend staying at "Pearadise." The house was awesome - loved the kitchen space and dining area. Great for our group of 12. The deck was great too, although it was raining the weekend I was up there, so didn't get to use it to it's full capacity. I can imagine it being great for a bbq, sun bathing, cocktail hour overlooking the river (the heat lamps are a bonus), etc. All of the amenities you could want/need were supplied. Plus, made great use of the hot tub, dock down to the river and the kayaks. Also great was the location to downtown Guerneville - a very quick drive, but also very walkable. The location on the river was also prime - gorgeous setting. Would most definitely go back for another summer vacation.
Owner response:Thanks for the great review, Kate! We're glad your group had such a great time in between the rain drops - and that you were able to appreciate all of the extra comforts that Pearadise has to offer! Hope to have you back again soon! Penny & Mike
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
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