Vacation Rentals by Owner

A perfect place to just relax!

Guest: VOB (Germany)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

My husband and I spent the week after Christmas at the Sun Set Manor and very much enjoyed our stay. Over the New Year we invited family from the Bay Area to enjoy some time away and the apartment very comfortably accommodate all five adults. The apartment is quiet and private and includes everything a vacationer could possible need, including a well equipped kitchen, fireplace, TV, DVD, Internet and an impressive library of movies, video games, and books. Ben and Bill were wonderful hosts who were easy to reach when needed and even provided us with firewood, which definitely made our winter vacation at Sunset Manor all the more cozy. A big thank you to Ben and Bill for providing such a relaxed environment for our much-needed vacation.

Owner response:We are happy that we were able to provide you with an enjoyable time in Guerneville!

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

relaxing, immaculate and close to the redwoods

Guest: shauna F.
Date of Stay: 11/24/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

cozy, clean, quiet and all the amenities. good for groups with disparate interests, you can hike or play video games or workout in the workout room or just sit by the fire. we didn't use the deck much because it was a bit chilly, but looked like a good place to have a BBQ or just breakfast. Kitchen was better equipped than is typical, we even roasted a turkey in the oven. everything spotless and ultra-organized.

Owner response:This tenant is another example of the diversity of renters that we are lucky to enjoy, This is winter, and there aren't many flowers in bloom, but there are still great views to be enjoyed, even from inside through the large windows!

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Perfect Race Accomodations

Guest: Jean (Monterey)
Date of Stay: 07/28/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

Bill and Ben are quirky, fun, and excellent hosts! The house was immaculately clean and roomy. Plenty of room to stage bikes and other race gear in the extra workout room. The patio is great for relaxing and watching the sunset. Sunset Manor far exceeded my expectations. I could not have asked for better accommodations and hosts. I will most definitely be staying here again. Thanks Bill and Ben!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing.

4th of July weekend in Guerneville

Guest: John (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

My girlfriend and I recently stayed here over the 4th of July weekend and truly enjoyed it. The home is located just outside of downtown Guerneville and has a charming little yard area. The yard was vital as we were able to bring our 1.5 year old dog, who is a ball of energy. What a wonderful place to allow you to bring pets!! The space was clean with a well stocked kitchen (supplies, not food) and access to a grill. The owners, Bill & Ben, were very friendly but really left us to our own devices the entire stay. We used the rental as a home base while tasting wines and enjoying the 4th of July festivities in the area. The experience was great and I would absolutely stay here again/recommend it to friends wanting an inexpensive place to stay in the area, away from the drudgery of a typical hotel. 5 stars!!

Owner response:Seems like we met our mission with this reviewer!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Family Reunion

Guest: Izabella B.
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

We rented the place before our son's wedding in mid June 2011. This was kind of family reunion with the family of our older son, we were 4 adults and 2 kids. The apartment was equiped with all our entertaining and cooking needs. My older son likes to cook and every day day we had home made dinner. We had also guests every day and we felt very comfortable. Bill and Ben did not complain when was noisy and we almost did not feel their presence. I will come back if our family will be stil in the area and recommend this place.

Owner response:As we've said before, it is always a pleasure to be able to host such reunions! We heard no noise to complain of - seems like pretty good sound insulation between the two floors. The chatter of people enjoying each other on the deck is part of the fun of having guests..

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

Family Stay at Sunset Manor

Guest: LibrarianDonna (Slinger, WI)
Date of Stay: 10/27/10 Review Submitted: 10/31/10

The description and pictures do not do Sunset Manor justice. Three couples could have comfortably stayed at Sunset Manor, and this home allowed our family of four much more room and flexibility than a hotel. Staying here felt like home. Ben and Bill are considerate and kind people. They have gone out of there way to provide everything you could want for your stay. The flat screens, with cable and DVD players in every room, were helpful for our rainy stay with teenaged children! They also had wireless for our devices as well as providing 2 VERY nice Apple computers. The cupboards were filled with Crate and Barrel dishes, wine glasses, utinsels, pots and pans. Everything was meticulously cleaned. Sunset Manor is only a couple of miles from Armstrong Redwoods and the Russian River wineries. Thanks for making our trip great!

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

Stay at Sunset Manor

Guest: Sonia (Atlanta, GA USA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/25/10

We were there two nights only but wish it could have been longer. Hosts Bill and Ben have thought of everything to make you comfortable...you only need to bring your suitcase. Other vacation rentals do not have three TVs, computers, books, or enough kitchen ware like glasses/wine glasses but this one does. We highly recommend Sunset Manor.

Owner response:This is our second full year of providing the vacation rental, and we have found that helping others enjoy their Guerneville experience is both fun and gratifying!

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

Glo + 2

Guest: glo (United States)
Date of Stay: 08/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/20/10

I live almost 2 hours away but met my good friend here while she visited from NY. It was so nice that I came back a forth a few times even at night to enjoy the place. It's very clean, cozy and peaceful. The owners are great and are so welcoming and helpful. We walked to Safeway for food and even with the bags and inclines it was still great. Armstrong Woods just down the street is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to go back. But this time I don't want to be a road warrior, I want to enjoy without leaving the town :)

Owner response:We take great pleasure and joy in hosting reunions of families and friends coming from different parts of the country.

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

My son and I had a blast

Guest: Nik (Jamaica, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

I just left yesterday and I really enjoyed the rental. The kitchen bathroom, and bedrooms were fully stocked with everything you need. I enjoyed being in walking distance of town and being able to walk up and down the hill with ease to the grocery store. If you go make sure you check out Pee Wee Golf , it was a short distance away but perfect old fashioned fun for the family. The Mexican food truck by Safeway has the best grilled chicken burritos I have tasted in a long time. Anderson Park which is a short drive from the rental is a wonder of nature. The owners of this problem really make you feel at home and someone is always available if you need something or want to borrow video games or movies. It took approx an hour and half to drive to the Bay Area which made for a nice weekend trip to visit old friends in the area. I would rent this place again.

Owner response:We are most grateful for this review. I expect that the park referenced is Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve which is a couple of miles away. I also suppose she meant "property", not "problem"! These were great tenants, and we enjoyed hosting them!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Rain or shine

Guest: rima (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 05/24/10 Review Submitted: 05/31/10

I was planing to spend lots of times outdoors with my dog, but as it was we had quite a bit of rain and so we spent more time than expected at home. I think this is the time when a good accommodation can be put to the test. TV in the bedrooms+ a large screen TV with a play station in the living room. There is an apple computer with a large screen and DSL. It's easy to keep the place warm. If you have a dog with you, it's really great to have access to a fenced area. The Sunset Manor has it all! A lot of thought went into this place, I'm sure you will enjoy it too!

Owner response:Note: the Internet service is wireless broadband cable (Comcast).

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Sunset Heaven

Guest: Jo Ella (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 03/30/10

My husband and I rented the Manor for a week. Bill & Ben are very gracious hosts. Our son attends college up in Sonoma, and he was a welcome guest as well as a friend of ours who stayed for one night. The price is unbeatable and if you are looking for comfort as well as value, then this is the place for you. Our dog was a welcome addition as well. I consider myself a gourmet chef, and as the kitchen is quite small, a good cook can make do with any space. I consider myself and my husband quite easy to please when it comes to renting units, however, I want a clean and quiet place to call my own. Sunset Manor provides all of this and more. We will definitely go back! Thanks Bill & Ben, keep up the good work!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners.

Guest: Connie39 (Sunnyvale, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/10

We stayed at Sunset Manor over MLK weekend. We picked this place because it looked nice on the website and was very reasonably priced, and we are glad we did! The weather was very bad the whole weekend so we had to stay indoor most of the time. But our stay was very pleasant. The unit is spacious and tastefully decorated, and we had no problem fitting our daughter's playpen in the bedroom. The kitchen is small but functional. Individual wall heaters in the bedrooms and the bathroom are a plus. There are many nice touches throughout the unit that show the owners have put in a lot of thought to make the place as nice as it is. I'd definitely recommend it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

We stayed on new year’s weekend, and are very happy to say that our stay was great. The rooms were very clean, and it had all the convenience we were looking for: Internet access, nice dining room table, kitchen with everything we needed to make our meals, a nice patio for our pet..and t.v's in every room. It was very relaxing!! The owners were also very nice and friendly. The location was really good, being very close to wineries and the coast. We'll definitely stay there again

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Guest: Chris & Family2 (Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/28/09 Review Submitted: 12/28/09

We stayed just before Christmas '09 and had a great time. The accommodations were just what we were looking for. Everything was very comfortable and clean with lots of space. The owners were very hospitable. Would stay again and would recommend.

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Guest: Marlene & Kennda (Crown Point, IN)
Date of Stay: 10/25/09 Review Submitted: 10/25/09

We booked this apartment for our annual mother daughter get-away. It was perfect for our needs. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen, while small , had many conveniences to make meal preparation easy. The fireplace was wonderful to have on the one cool night during our stay. It is very nicely situated with a short drive to the coast or to the galaxy of wineries in the area. We used the available Internet daily to plan our activities. An ideal spot for the adventurer. While we were not able to bring our pets, a big plus is that it is very pet friendly and that is difficult if not impossible to find in vacation housing. Our hosts were great, very helpful and non intrusive. We cant' wait to come back.

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Guest: Alan18 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/24/09 Review Submitted: 10/24/09

This was a lovely vacation rental. We were there in August with our elderly dog, and the downstairs unit was large enough and very private. The small kitchen was adequate for us to prepare our own meals. The owners are very helpful. Very peaceful and restful.

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Guest: Susan Oldershaw (Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/23/09 Review Submitted: 10/23/09

We recently stayed at this tastefully decorated, roomy and immaculate home. This house has endless views from both inside and out. Mornings were soft and lovely from the fog which burnt off and lunch on the beautiful deck was sunny and delightful. Bill and Ben were very accommodating and helpful whenever we needed them. They went out of their way, graciously guiding one of the members of our group who was a late arrival. Afterwards, we totally forgot they were upstairs. We all look forward to staying in this home again.

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Guest: Guy3 (Albany/CA)
Date of Stay: 08/10/09 Review Submitted: 08/10/09

The Sunset Manor is beautifully set in a green and friendly neighborhood. Although it’s only 5 minutes walk from Guerneville Main Street, it is quiet and feels like being in a redwood forest. The apartment is well equipped and very clean and comfortable, with a personal touch that makes you feel at home. It was roomy enough for 3 adults and 3 kids with lots of storage place. The owners are really nice and helpful; while living at the top floor, they will keep your privacy and only show up when you need them. There is a beautiful deck and garden with stunning forest views and plenty of sunshine. Great for outside dinner, morning coffee or having wine watching the sunset. It was the perfect vacation rental for us and we’re looking forward to come back!

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Guest: Sara35 (Alameda, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

We stayed here for two nights with two families, each with small children. The home was perfect for our needs, with a large living/dining room area and plenty of storage spaces. The outside space is lovely, with a great outdoor dining setup that we didn't get a chance to use. Watching the mist drift down the valley in the mornings from the windows of the home was quite peaceful (even with the small children). The big TV and on-demand cable was a hit with the little ones. The kitchen is quite small - only one person can be in there really - but there's a bbq outside for more cooking options. The owners were very nice, and even though they live upstairs we never saw nor heard them except when we were checking in. If you are looking for a clean, functional rental in a quiet area close to town, this is a great option.

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A great week-long stay

Guest: ferrelli (Grand Rapids, Michigan USA)
Date of Stay: 06/23/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

I rented this with the idea of staying in town and enjoying my daughter's wedding. The apartment had everything we needed (dishes, glassware, pots and pans, towels) and the accommodations were terrific. Everything is new and fresh. I had my family (five brothers and wives and other relatives) meet there one evening before the wedding and we had plenty of room to meet, eat, chat, laugh and had a wonderful time. We could easily walk down to the Coffee Bazaar for early morning coffee and stroll around town to see what was in the shops. There is a Safeway grocery store in town if you are staying/cooking in. I've eaten at a couple of restaurants in town and they are fine. Don't plan on real "upscale" dining--you won't find much of that in Guerneville. The beach in town on the Russian River is a nice place to cool off if you are interested. Kayak rentals are available in the area and it looked like lots of people took advantage of that although I didn't have time to do so. There are MANY wineries in the area and the ocean beaches aren't far away. Northwood Golf Club is an excellent course in the redwoods of Monte Rio just west of Guerneville. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone and will stay again when I visit my daughter in the future.

Owner response:We've enjoyed dining at Applewood Inn - it's 1/2 mile down Highway 116, traveling toward Forestville.

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