5 person hydrotherapy spa on lower deck offers relaxation & peaceful river views
Location: Healdsburg, Russian River, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (In Healdsburg, the Heart of Sonoma Wine Country) View Map
Accommodations: House / Private Home, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 12)
FIREFLY, 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.
Firefly is a private vacation home with outstanding appeal, located less than one mile from Healdsburg's city limits, and accommodates 6 to 12 guests. Located along a spectacular section of the Russian River, with unspoiled natural views, the home is in the very heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, and close to everything - although its tranquil, relaxing location feels worlds apart. This beautiful home invites you to relax and unwind. Share cozy gatherings around the river rock fireplace with friends. Sink into soft leather sofas, and enjoy private views of the Russian River, or venture out into one of the kayaks and paddle the afternoon away.
.... Firefly is just minutes from Healdsburg, with its tree shaded, historical, central plaza, around which everything in this part of wine country revolves. Stroll to acclaimed restaurants, charming shops, art galleries, winery tasting rooms. From Firefly Lodge it's only a 4 mile drive to world-class vineyards in three distinct wine growing regions(Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys), and only two miles to the Healdsburg Golf Club.
.... The home has a chef-pleasing, contemporary kitchen, a large dining table, a covered deck for comfortable outdoor dining, and a Weber gas BBQ for grilling.
.... Firefly's river's edge location is one of the choicest spots around for spectacular views and unspoiled beauty. Enjoy the private beach with excellent swimming and boating, in season. We even provide two kayaks for your use. Or choose to lounge in the riverview hot tub.
... Sleep peacefully on appealing log beds with pillow-top, queen-size mattresses and soft white linens.
.... Firefly Lodge's casual, rustic elegance, spectacular location,
and careful provision for its guests' comfort and enjoyment, make it
an incredible wine country getaway.
Due to the peaceful and residential nature of our neighborhood no parties or special events are permitted, and the home's use is restricted to no more than the number of paid guests.
We invite you to visit our website for more information. Our beautiful riverside settings are tranquil. Enjoy the charming accommodations, comfortable beds, and a cozy fire, while being a short mile from the city limits of this world class wine producing region. At Wine Country Lodges, we've been inviting guests to enjoy the unique pleasures of Sonoma County Wine Country for over five years.
'We found Firefly Lodge to be a delightful place to stay--clean, comfortable, upscale, with a great location on the Russian River. I would highly recommend it to others.'
- A.S., Williamsburg, Virginia
For more guest testamonials, please visit our website and click on the online guestbook.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Portable air-conditioning units are provided for guests during summer.
- Washer: A wash n' fold service is provided free for guests who stay 3 nights or more, please inquire.
- Dryer: A wash n' fold service is provided free for guests who stay 3 nights or more, please inquire.
- Linens Provided: We provide high quality 100% cotton linens, and launder with "free & clear" type soaps, always keeping our guest's health and well being in mind. We provide down alternative comforters and pillows, white terry cloth bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths, and large, colorful beach towels. We use the best quality cleaning equipment, environmentally safe products, and thorough cleaning methods.
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace: The gas fireplace's flickering flame and embers cast a beautiful glow. The river rock fireplace facade, the log mantle, and warmth radiating from the flames are certain to draw your friends and family around the fireplace for a relaxing evening.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (5) : Firefly Lodge provides 5 high quality, queen size, pillow top mattresses/beds in 4 bedrooms. In addition, there is a recreation room with 2 single mattresses. The home has 2 full baths, plus a private outdoor hot and cold shower in the area of the hot tub.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : There are 2 twin size mattresses in the log day bed, with a trundle unit beneath that rolls out.
- Crib: We provide a "pack & play" bed for babies, including a crib sheet and baby blanket. Also, a high chair, and two baby gates.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library
- CD Player (2)
- Private Hot Tub: The premium Marquis Spa has multiple hydrotherapy features, and sits overlooking a private view of the river below.
- Shared Pool: The river is enjoyable for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, fishing, wildlife and bird watching, and much more. Passes are available to our local Health Club with a swimming pool for $10 apiece.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The fully stocked kitchen is large. It can accomodate many cooks at once, with lots of counterspace and elbow room. It includes a Bosch convection oven and gas range.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: The kitchen if fully outfitted with pots and pans, utensils, dishware, drinking glasses, wine glasses, BBQ utensils, baking dishes, roasting pan, serving bowls and platters, coffee maker, blender, mixer, toaster, etc.
- Refrigerator: Large refrigerator/freezer with an automatic icemaker.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Healdsburg has many excellent choices of caterers, or cook-in chefs. There are also many highly acclaimed restaurants with delivery services.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: WE have a Weber gas BBQ and all necessary BBQ utensils.
- Deck/Patio (2) : There are decks with a large sitting areas overlooking a peaceful and private beach on the Russian River.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: The private beach behind the home is a great spot from which to enjoy swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and other water sports. A hammock and chairs for lounging at the beach are provided.
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: A stairway leads directly from the deck to the beach and river’s edge below. During the summer months the water is a very comfortable temperature, slow moving, and clear. In the winter the river becomes swift and scenic. All year round guests are drawn to views of the river, its wildlife, its ebb and flow, and change with the seasons. Summer months are marked by canoe traffic, swimmers, rafting, and guests exploring the river with out kayaks. Swimming and snorkeling are great pastimes here. We also provide access to some of the best fishing holes in the area, and opprotunities to fish for Steelhead and Coho Salmon. Fishing Licenses are required. Please check with the Dept. of Fish and Game for regulations. Licenses are sold in Headsburg at the Long's Drug Store.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free WiFi high speed internet access is provided for our guests' use.
- Other Amenities
- Our Marquis Spa overlooks a private and panoramic view of the river, and sits on our riverside deck above the private beach. The spa for 4-5 has special hydrotherapy features. There is covered outdoor dining, multiple decks, a Weber gas BBQ, 2 kayaks, CD and DVD players, WIFI Broadband (wireless internet), indoor table tennis (ping-pong), a fully equipped kitchen, a large dining table, and a location central to all of Sonoma Wine Country attractions, as well as Healdsburg's acclaimed restaurants, charming shopping, winery tasting rooms, live and first run theatres, outdoor musical events in the plaza gazebo, art galleries, and antique emporiums. We are a bike friendly property, and can offer indoor storage for bikes, as well as other services, such as receiving UPS shipments and storing of bikes to facilitate our guests' bike touring plans. There are five pillowtop queen size beds, plus two twins, using down-alternative comforters and pillows. All linens provided including beach tow
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible: It is easy for handicapped guests to use this home, and they have easy and full acccess to the deck for views of the river, BBQing, etc.
- Wheelchair Accessible: We have successfully hosted guests with wheelchairs, who find the accomodations, the shower, etc. to be convenient for their use.
- Kid Friendly: Children find Firefly Lodge to be an enjoyable place to be, from tots to teenagers, and have been very enthusiastic guests.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- 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
- We are located in 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 gazebo for weekly summer concerts, fresh produce on farmers' market days, and paths for strolling; surrounded by charming boutique shops, highly respected restaurants with acclaimed chefs, antique shopping malls, art galleries, live theatre, bicycle rentals, and tasting rooms with wine-food pairings. Surrounding the charming little city are World Class vineyards, wineries, and breathtaking vistas. Scenic country roads lead to ancient, giant redwood forests, Pacific Coast beaches, and natural hot spr
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Special Offer – Early Booking 2009 Rates:
Winter (Dec–Mar) - 6 guests - $399 weeknights, $499 weekend nights
Shoulder (Apr & Nov) - 6 guests - $499 weeknights, $599 weekend nights
High Season (May-Oct) - 8 guests - $645 weeknights, $759 weekend nights
High Summer (Jul & Aug)) - 8 guests - $675 weeknights, $795 weekend nights
Extra guests $40 per night, children 12 and under are free.
11% occupancy tax, $145 service fee, $395 fully-refundable security deposit
6 person rate avail. year 'round for 4+ nts stay (except holidays)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Firefly - Sparkling Beachfront Home in Healdsburg, Kayaks, Spa
Year Purchased: 2003
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 at this House / Private Home
Lisa's mother, Ann, an accomplished artist,
whose work can be found in area art galleries,
has provided landscape paintings of Sonoma
County and her artistic guidance can be found
throughout our homes.
The covered, river view deck is perfect for year 'round outdoor
enjoyment and dining. The views from the deck are wonderful,
and the water is so close you can see the fish swimming below.
The river is slower and more lake-like in this location, making
it a perfect spot for summertime fun. In the winter the glow of
rock fireplace makes this a wonderful choice for a cozy winter
getaway.
Owner's Map of Healdsburg
Firefly's owner, Lisa Neisingh, grew up in a rural area of Sonoma County, and studied design at UCLA's Santa Monica Design Center. She wanted to convey a relaxing, back-to-nature enviroment at Firefly, and in furnishing the home, chose a "lakeside cabin" style of decorating that's comfortable and timeless. In this elegant, rustic setting guests are put at ease, and focus is placed on enjoying the beauty of the natural environment surrounding this special home.
Property Photos
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- Comfortable, pillowtop mattresses, cedar log beds, and white linens. - Sonoma County/Healdsburg, CA - California Lodging in Wine Country
- Firefly's magnificent river views, clear water, & unspoiled beauty. - Sonoma County/Healdsburg, CA - California Lodging in Wine Country
- River rock fireplace, leather sofas, skylights and vaulted ceiling great room
- The recreation rooms offer ping-pong, TV, books, games, & a log daybed.
- There are leather sofas around the stone fireplace for cozy evenings.
- Fully-equipped kitchen provides ample space to cook your own gourmet meals
- Firefly Lodge, peaceful Russian River, kayaks, hot tub, one mile to Healdsburg
- Beautifully renovated in rustic lodge style, private decks w/ superb river views
- CHRISTMAS at Firefly... cozy riverstone fireplace, holiday tree & decor, & more!
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