Sweeping River Views, Spa, Beach, Kayaks - 1 Mi to Healdsburg
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Special offer: Weeknight Summer Special Details
Firefly Lodge's spectacular setting, comfortable furnishings, upscale rustic decor, beautiful views, outstanding cleanliness, high quality appointments, private beach with kayaks, central location to all wine country attractions, and truly exceptional customer service.
Firefly offers upscale comfort, relaxation, peace and quiet. Situated in an ideal location to access all that Sonoma Wine Country has to offer, it's just a mile outside Healdsburg, which has been referred to as the 'Belle of the Wine Country Ball'. Guests are close to all the exciting venues in Wine Country, yet feel worlds apart from the crowds. Enjoy boating, swimming, adventure, and even wildlife viewing, in this beautiful, natural setting.
This rustically elegant cedar home is limited to 8 overnight guests, plus children under three. There are two bedrooms with king size beds, a bedroom with a queen bed, and a suite of two rooms with queen beds, a daybed/trundle unit in the recreation room, and also a baby Pack 'n Play. This two story home has two bathrooms and an outdoor, hot and cold shower with river views. Firefly is just one of our four beautiful, vacation homes located in Healdsburg. For information on the others, please call or visit our website for photos.
.... 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 rustic log beds with high quality, pillow-top 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.
At Wine Country Lodges, we've been inviting guests to enjoy these outstanding and unique pleasures of Sonoma County Wine Country since 2003, and have been consistently maintaining a 5 star rating.
The following comments were made by a recent guest.
'What a place'
'Great location, great view and everything needed to make for a wonderful vacation. We have been coming to Healdsburg for a while and never have stayed in a better spot...What a view from the deck. We will be back, I can't wait for next year.' JM, San Diego, Feb,11, 2010.
For more guest comments please visit our website and click on 'online comments'.
Keywords: House / Private Home
Property Type
- 2 story
- House
- 2300 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
- Birch Room
- 1 king
- Cedar Room
- 1 king
- Pine Room
- 1 queen
- Fern Suite
- 2 queen
- Log Cabin Room
- 2 twin/ single, 1 baby crib
- portable crib / pack n' play & high chair available
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Main Level Bathroom
- toilet, shower
- Lower Level Bathroom
- toilet, combination tub/shower
- Lower Deck
- outdoor shower
- Hot and cold shower in outdoor enclosure.
Kitchen & Dining
- Pantry Items
- Oven
- Toaster
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Child's Highchair
- Ice Maker
- Stove
- Coffee Maker
Amenities
- Babysitter
- Heating
- Towels Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- Games
- Books
- Toys
- Game Room
- Video Library
- VCR
- CD Player
- Ping Pong Table
- Stereo
- DVD Player
Communications
Pool & Spa
- Spa Whirlpool
- Jacuzzi
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Wood Deck
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Porch / Veranda
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Sports & Activities
- Luxury
Location & View
- Beach View
Activities
- Churches
- Hospital
- Massage Therapist
- Fitness Center
- Whitewater Rafting
- Surfing
- Pier Fishing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Surf Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Sailing
- Wind-Surfing
- Mountaineering
- Groceries
- Fly Fishing
- Ice Skating
- Snorkeling
- Water Tubing
- Water Skiing
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Jet Skiing
- Rafting
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf
- ATM/Bank
- Laundromat
- Library
- Playground
- Winery Tours
- Forests
- Water Parks
- Coin Laundry
- Bay/Sound
- Marina
- Live Theater
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Zoo
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Medical Services
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Antiquing
- Shelling
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Eco Tourism
- Gambling Casinos
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Paddle Boating
- Outlet Shopping
- Whale Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
- Swimming
Other Activities
Reviews
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Lovely setting on the Russian River!
Lovely setting on the Russian River!
- Guest Barb O.
- Date of stay 01/26/13
- Review Submitted 02/17/13
Enjoyed our stay at Firefly Lodge! What a perfect setting right on the Russian River with a great view from the deck to see salmon swimming in the river below. The lodge felt like a home away from and had all the amenities you would need and more! We really enjoyed our stay and will be back, thank you Firefly Lodge!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Wonderful Accommodations
Wonderful Accommodations
- Guest Hank
- Date of stay 08/31/12
- Review Submitted 09/18/12
A beautiful home and an amazing home make for an extremely relaxing weekend. Perfect for a weekend getaway if you live in the Bay Area. Jared & Alexandra, who manage the property, could not have been more accommodating or kind. I would recommend to anyone!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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great place to stay
great place to stay
- Guest tootsie
- Date of stay 08/12/11
- Review Submitted 09/03/11
My girl friends and I stayed at fire fly lodge with our daughters for our yearly girls and mom trip. I couldn't have picked a better place! Our girls spent the whole day going up and down the river in the canoes and floats that where there for us to use while the ladies and I sat in the beach chairs playing cards and drinking wine. The house was beautiful and clean. The beds were great with nice linens. We have decided that there isn't a better place to go, its so close to the bay area why drive for hours when you can stay at Fire Fly lodge!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+.
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best place to stay!
best place to stay!
- Guest donna m.
- Date of stay 08/12/11
- Review Submitted 09/03/11
My girl friends and I stayed at fire fly lodge with our daughters for our yearly girls and mom trip. I couldn't have picked a better place! Our girls spent the whole day going up and down the river in the canoes and floats that where there for us to use while the ladies and I sat in the beach chairs playing cards and drinking wine. The house was beautiful and clean. The beds were great with nice linens. We have decided that there isn't a better place to go, its so close to the bay area why drive for hours when you can stay at Fire Fly lodge!Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Riverside Getaway
Riverside Getaway
- Guest Dave and Lynn
- Date of stay 05/06/11
- Review Submitted 05/17/11
We celebrated my dad's 78th birthday and Mother's Day here. Wonderful home right on the river. We watched kayaks and canoes go down the river while enjoying their great deck. We played ping pong. Comfortable for adults and kids. Great place!Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+.
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Serene views, clean house
Serene views, clean house
- Guest Kara H.
- Date of stay 04/27/10
- Review Submitted 05/06/11
Stayed here with a group of friends--everyone appreciated the house, especially the decks where we sat and watched the river go by. Beds were clean and comfortable. We only stayed one night and didn't get to enjoy the kayaks or the hot tub, unfortunately. Convenient to downtown. We would absolutely stay here again on future trips to Healdsburg.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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River's Edge
River's Edge
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 03/11/11
- Review Submitted 03/22/11
Perfect spot for a family or small group gathering. Ideal location just minutes from the town center and right on the river's edge! The furnishings were nice, new & cozy. The beds were very comfortable with soft clean linens. It was exactly as advertised by the rental agency! We would definitely stay here again.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Wine Country Vacation
Wine Country Vacation
- Guest The Minnesota 8
- Date of stay 07/21/10
- Review Submitted 10/14/10
We found the Firefly Lodge an excellent vacation get-away for 8! There was enough space for all of us to enjoy- inside and out. There was ample space in the kitchen and on the decks for us to all gather. We also took advantage of the beautiful river, kayaking and resting in lawn chairs. We had a wonderful time on our wine tastings and tours, and exploring Healdsburg, great dinner at Zin. One night we hired Relish Culinary to come to the lodge, where we enjoyed a cooking class/ dinner, an evening to remember! We would highly recommend it!Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+.
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Wonderful, restful retreat
Wonderful, restful retreat
- Guest Jessica
- Date of stay 09/11/10
- Review Submitted 09/28/10
Six friends and I just stayed at the Firefly resort for our annual weekend "retreat." The lodge couldn't have been more perfect--the location was fairly close to town (Healdsburg) and so easy to get to, but felt like it was more remote, because it's fairly secluded and right on the river. Speaking of the river, it was fun to sit down by the river in the provided lawn chairs, and watch people go by in their kayaks and inner tubes. The house itself was spotless, with plenty of room for us to spread out (it's the first time we've ever each had our own bed!), and lots of comfortable places to sit. Plus, the family who rents out the Firefly Lodge was extremely responsive throughout the rental process--I have no complaints about their communication. With its scenic setting and view, and its accommodating layout (both inside and out) and the excellent communication, we're looking forward to returning next year!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, age 55+.
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Perfect house for our extended family
Perfect house for our extended family
- Guest Jani
- Date of stay 08/02/10
- Review Submitted 08/17/10
I celebrated my birthday with family and friends and was delighted with my choice of Firefly Lodge. It served us perfectly. The home was open, comfortable, clean, handsomely decorated and spacious. The beautiful views of the trees and river, our own private beach very safe for our preschoolers, the large porches where we enjoyed meals and conversation, the hot tub, the comfortable and cozy beds, were some of the highlights of our visit. Lisa, the owner, was gracious and attentive to our needs. All in all it couldn't have been better. I hope we can return for a celebration in the future. Thanks!Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+.
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Rates
Special offer: Weeknight Summer Special
Stay any night Sun thru Thur Now thru August and we will take 20% Off your daily rate at any of our 4 Luxury Riverfront Lodges. If you are looking for a last minute getaway you can Save even more with a Last Minute Special. Book any Sun thru Thurs night within 7 days of your stay and we will take 30% Off your daily rate at any of our 4 Riverfront Lodges. (2 night minimum) www.winecountrylodges.com
Offer for: May 22, 2013 - Aug 31, 2013 View calendar
DEC-MARCH - 6 guests $440 wk nt, $490 wknd nt APRIL - 6 guests $530 wk nt, $590 wknd nt MAY-JUN & SEPT-OCT - 8 guests $645 wk nt, $759 wknd nt JULY-AUG - 8 guests $670 wk nt, $750 wknd nt, NOV - 6 guests $530 wk nt, $590 wknd nt 11% occupancy tax, $210 cleaning fee, $395 fully-refundable security deposit. 7th Night FREE! Children under 3 FREE! ASK: Small Group Rates & Last Minute Rates Discounts, Holiday/Special Event Rates may differ. Two night minimum stay required
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Nearest Airport: Charles Schultz Sonoma County Regional Airport at 10 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Highway 101 and Central Healdsburg Exit at 3 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Beach located on property at 5 Metres
- Nearest Barpub: Downtown Healdsburg at 2.4 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Healdsburg Golf Club at 2.25 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Downtown Healdsburg at 2.4 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2003
About the owner: Wine Country Lodge's owner, Lisa Neisingh, was raised in Sonoma County, where she enjoyed vacations with her family at a summer home near Occidental. Wanting to share similar getaway experiences with her children and others, she bought Firefly Lodge in 2003, in the vicinity of her great grandparents' home at Healdsburg's historic river resort, Camp Rose. Soon after, Lisa, she bought three, additional, nearby riverfront homes, and has been inviting guests ever since. The homes are elegant, rustic residences, that are both casual and eye appealing. Each home comfortably accommodates guests seeking a place to gather for a memorable retreats with family and friends. The very restful, natural settings offer guests a welcome respite from urban life. Each home enjoys an incredibly beautiful and unspoiled natural environment. Lisa enjoys filling these wonderful riverfront settings with comfortable furnishings, beautiful amenities, and the opportunity to enjoy a choice of many adventurous and leisurly activities, to the delight of guests.
Why the Owner Chose Healdsburg:
I was searching for a rustic riverfront getaway - the kind I remembered as a child - a place o go with family and friends and leave the cares of the world behind! I wanted it not too fussy so it would have that 'relaxing' feeling. I wanted it to be waterfront, with plenty of beautiful views and fun water activities. I wanted it to have a big, covered deck, and plenty of room around the table. I looked for a LONG time, and when I finally found Firefly, I felt, 'This is it!', and the family fun began!
The Unique Benefits at this House:
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. The river is slower and more lake-like in this location, making it a perfect spot for summertime fun. In the winter the warm glow of the river rock fireplace, the comfort of the soft leather sofas, and the fantastic views of the rushing river make this a wonderful choice for a cozy winter getaway.
Contact us
- Primary: + 866-786-2778
- Secondary: + 707-478-4152 (California, USA)
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Photos
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A bubbling spa on the lower deck offers relaxation & peaceful river views
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Upscale rustic decor, leather sofas, skylights and vaulted ceiling great room
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Enjoy Firefly's rustic lodge styling, private decks, and superb river views.
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There are leather sofas by the warm stone fireplace for cozy evenings.
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Fully-equipped kitchen provides ample space to cook your own gourmet meals
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The covered deck is a great place to relax and enjoy the view, year 'round.
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The large, custom dining table with antler chandelier can seat 12.
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Besides table tennis, the recreation level has a log daybed, TV, and library.
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One of four comfortably and well appointed bedrooms. King-size bed.
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Pristine river views - Enjoy the natural beauty in your backyard.
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The recreation rooms offer ping-pong, TV, books, games, & a log daybed.
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Enjoy a walk along the beach under the towering redwoods.
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A lighted tree, and charming decorations throughout, greet Christmas guests.
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Enjoy beautiful evenings and dine on the Riverview Deck.
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River views from the deck include clear water, & unspoiled beauty.
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The recreation rooms offer ping-pong, TV, books, games, & a log daybed.
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Sunset views from the deck, looking upriver, toward Alexander Valley.
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Firefly Lodge, overlooks the northern Russian River, 1 mile from Healdsburg.
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The river is lake-like in this region, and ready for enjoyment April - Nov.
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Comfortable, pillowtop mattress, cedar log bed, fine white linens, King-size bed
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Soak in spa overlooking the river or lounge on the lower deck after river fun.
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The Fern Suite offers two queen beds and is great for families.
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This comfortable queen room is adjacent to the main level bath.
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