Reviews for Healdsburg Vacation Rental - VRBO 320725 - 0 BR Russian River Studio in CA, Arabella's Cottage

Charming cottage in wine country

Guest elpo
Date of stay 03/23/13
Review Submitted 04/07/13

We had a wonderful stay at Arabella's cottage! Catherine was a delightful hostess and made us feel very comfortable and at home. The cottage is set in a charming and very private yard, and the cottage itself is very lovely, with a big fireplace, kitchen, luxurious jetted tub, and very comfy bed. Catherine supplied us with everything we needed to fix ourselves breakfast, a great way to start a day of wine tasting just minutes away. And we were just a few minutes drive from the restaurants and shops on the square in Healdsburg. We would gladly stay at Arabella's again!

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

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Nice cottage, not too far from square.

Guest Brian
Date of stay 11/16/12
Review Submitted 11/26/12

My wife and I had a great two night stay here with our 4 month old baby. The location is in a neighborhood about a 15 minute walk to the plaza, but a very nice walk through the neighborhood. The cottage itself is nice, comfortable, and has everything you could need; also it is very private. Catherine was very welcoming and helpful, she even babysat for us on a Saturday night so that we could go out to dinner! Only complaint is the shower - the shower curtain sticks to you while you shower, but that's just a pet peeve of mine. It's not cheap, but considering the price of local hotels, we would definitely go back.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you, it was a pleasure babysitting, you have such a good baby. I will try to get a larger curtain ring around the tub. Good to know.

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A very charming place to stay in Healdsburg!

Guest Leslie G.
Date of stay 11/09/12
Review Submitted 11/28/12

My husband and I loved Arabella's Cottage. It was beautifully appointed and furnished. It is in a very quiet neighborhood and close to downtown. Unless you are an avid walker it is a little far to walk to the town square on a regular basis, about a 20-30 min. walk. I would recommend Arabella's Cottage to anyone wanting to stay in Healdsburg!

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

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Stay at Arabella's

Guest Tom
Date of stay 10/18/12
Review Submitted 11/01/12

Arabella's is in a convenient location that the Healdsburg square is a short drive or longer walk (on a nice day). Healdsburg is great place to stay for visiting the wineries up and down the Sonoma area. Our house was very quiet in a neighborhood which made it feel like being in your own home. For the price it is definitely a great option vs. staying in a hotel.

Recommended for: Sightseeing

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Cozy Cottage

Guest Yane
Date of stay 09/28/12
Review Submitted 10/04/12

My husband and I needed a location close to our friends in Dry Creek and Arabella's Cottage was the perfect spot. The cottage was immaculate, the kitchen was well stocked and the private patio, complete with swing, was delightful. Although it was a quick weekend visit, we plan on returning when time permits. Thank you, Catherine for your warm hospitality.

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Perfect place for a wine country get-away

Guest Traci F.
Date of stay 09/20/12
Review Submitted 09/28/12

Arabella's Cottage is a lovely spot in Healdsburg to enjoy all that the surrounding area has to offer. The cottage is clean and filled with the amenities that make a vacation rental special, including a charming patio where you can open a bottle of local wine and look up at the stars. We highly recommend it!

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September 2012

Guest Tad
Date of stay 09/02/12
Review Submitted 09/16/12

The cottage is fantastic!! Catherine is a most gracious host. If the opportunity affords itself for us to stay there again, we will most certainly do so. Easy walk each morning to downtown to get coffee and a scone at Flying Goat. Healdsburg is a great location to stay . We love it there.

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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Perfect location for Healdsburg visit

Guest Mike
Date of stay 08/31/12
Review Submitted 09/13/12

This was a great place for me and my girlfriend to spend the weekend. Very comfortable, great amenities, and 20 minutes walking distance to downtown Healdsburg. Thank you so much for the fantastic, romantic weekend and we will definitely stay here again in the future.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Arabella's Cottage

Guest John and Sandra
Date of stay 08/22/12
Review Submitted 09/03/12

We had a wonderful experience here. The interior was very clean, well appointed, and comfortable. The location is convient and in a very quiet and safe area. The yard is well maintained with a nice patio which is very relaxing in the mornings for a cup of coffee and in the evenings for a wonderful glass of wine. I would highly recommend this beautifully appointeed cottage.

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful Stay!

Guest Emily
Date of stay 06/26/12
Review Submitted 08/27/12

We spent June 26 - July 5, 2012 at Arabella's Cottage and loved every minute of it. Catherine was a most gracious hostess and the cottage was even better than the pictures. We were meeting up with friends staying in Healdsburg for a month, and it was nice to have our own little place to return to in the evening to wind down. Great kitchen stocked with everything needed for cooking, comfy furniture, comfy bed, and just a really nice place. Lots of different directions to go for morning walks, and it was so nice to come back to all the fresh fruit Catherine had left for us. We'll hopefully get to come back at some point, and I'd stay here again in a heartbeat. So much more welcoming than a cold hotel room after a day of visiting wineries or any of the many other wonderful things to do in the Healdsburg area. Thanks again, Catherine, for a wonderful stay. I'm only sorry it took me so long to get to actually writing this out!

Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Emily, Thank you, you were such wonderful guests. Whenever I'm away I can't wait to get back, I hope you do come back soon.

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Guest Debbie, Thank you so much for the great review
Date of stay 06/20/12
Review Submitted 07/05/12

Thank you, it was wonderful to have you! You left the place in such good order too. Yes the bed is new, firm but comfortable. I look forward to having you both come back.

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Adorable Arabella

Guest Betsy11
Date of stay 06/20/12
Review Submitted 07/04/12

What a cozy cottage!!! We loved it! The kitchen was a favorite as we love to cook. The outdoor patio was a great place to enjoy a glass of wine and the California sunshine. Catherine was a wonderful hostess making sure we had everything we needed. Very comfortable bed too. Just an adorable place with a homelike feel. We will definitely be back!

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

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T & K wine adventure

Guest Kristen
Date of stay 05/19/12
Review Submitted 06/08/12

Excellent cottage, secluded yet so close to everything in town. The kitchen is well stocked and provided a refrigerator full of goodies when we arrived. Also close to outstanding wineries, in Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River valleys. A great gourmet grocery store within a few block. Catherine accomodates any request you have. Great place to stay for a quiet retreat or celebrate a special occasion. Hope to return again someday!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you for your gracious comment.It was a pleasure to have you. Yes everything is so close and convenient here in Healdsburg. I would be delighted to see you both come back again. God bless.

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Guest Love VRBO
Date of stay 10/14/11
Review Submitted 02/16/12

This place was great -- new private cottage with great little private yard. The kitchen is fabulous and stocked with everything. For the price -- it's a very lucky find in Healdsburg.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: It was great to have you, Your company and the meal you shared was truly a memorable experience. Hope to see you again soon.

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Great Place in a Great Place

Guest HeatherandWayne
Date of stay 09/09/11
Review Submitted 12/13/11

My Husband and I went to Healdsburg for his birthday this september. We had a wonderful stay at a beautiful cottage. This place is perfect for a couple especially for me who has a chef husband. The two person jacuzzi was great. Catherine makes sure you have everything you need. We can't wait to go back again. We definitely will stay there everytime we go to the wine country.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you, look forward to seeing you both again.

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Peaceful, comfortable cottage

Guest Mike & Liz
Date of stay 04/07/11
Review Submitted 05/22/11

Lovely, airy, well equipped (everything you would need) comfortable cottage. Large, luxurious jacuzzi tub, great kitchen, charming decor. Owner was kind, helpful and provided breakfast food. Convenient location to everything in Healdsburg, ( charming plaza with bookstores, galleries, great restaurants and near wineries) but often we just stayed in and relaxed. Highly recommended.

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

Owner response: Yes, the cottage gets sun all day long, moveing through all the windows so it is a great place to stay in, and decompress. Thanks for your stay, come back soon.

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Beautiful Cottage

Guest Meg
Date of stay 10/30/10
Review Submitted 11/10/10

This is a large cottage with a great lay out and beautiful kitchen. I was surprised to find out the bathroom did not have a shower. There is a deep jacuzzi tub with a shower head attachment for washing hair etc. I was also surprised to find out there was no cable connected to the TV, It's only set up for playing DVDs. The cottage is well decorated and comfortable. I would recommend staying here. It's also off the street so it's quiet.

Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: The Cottage is a relaxing getaway, a retreat from the world (as we know it). Friends & family who have used the Cottage said what a fun time they had playing card & board games or just sitting on the patio with a glass of wine, philosophizing. In response to renters requests I do now provide direct tv for your convenience and to further your enjoyment of your stay. There is also now a shower installed.

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Guest Mark and Beverly
Date of stay 10/23/10
Review Submitted 10/28/10

Great place; quiet, tranquil and relaxing. Thanks for providing it.

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Gorgeous Cottage

Guest Luba
Date of stay 05/14/10
Review Submitted 02/27/11

This was such an enjoyable getaway! The cottage is so pretty, cozy yet full of light, and the flowers were gorgeous! It was so quiet and felt surprisingly secluded. Great driving tour of all the beautiful wineries so close by!

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

Owner response: Bless you, a pleasure to have you. It's so great to have the track, tennis courts and swimming pool so close by too. It will all be here when you get back. Thanks again. Catherine.

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Definitely a repeat customer

Guest Good times in Healdsburg
Date of stay 06/16/08
Review Submitted 03/21/11

Arabella's Cottage is by far the most relaxing getaway ever - and my husband and I have been to many bed and breakfasts in California. The cottage is both charming and luxurious; whether it was sipping coffee out on the porch in the morning sunlight or indulging in the deep jacuzzi tub, we wound up spending more time in the cottage than sightseeing. And there is a lot to do in Sonoma County. We loved the widescreen TV and featherbed - I don't believe I've ever slept better. The owner is extremely personable and unpretentious. She keeps the cottage bright, cheery and immaculate. Without a doubt, we plan on returning to Arabella's Cottage the next time we're in Healdsburg.

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

Owner response: Thank you for your very gracious response. This is what makes it such an enjoyable endeavour for me. Look forward to seeing you both come back. Thanks again. Catherine

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Traveler Reviews (20)

Charming cottage in wine country

Charming cottage in wine country

Nice cottage, not too far from square.

Nice cottage, not too far from square.

A very charming place to stay in Healdsburg!

A very charming place to stay in Healdsburg!

Stay at Arabella's

Stay at Arabella's

Cozy Cottage

Cozy Cottage

Perfect place for a wine country get-away

Perfect place for a wine country get-away

September 2012

September 2012

Perfect location for Healdsburg visit

Perfect location for Healdsburg visit

Arabella's Cottage

Arabella's Cottage

Wonderful Stay!

Wonderful Stay!

Arabella's cottage

Arabella's cottage

Adorable Arabella

Adorable Arabella

T & K wine adventure

T & K wine adventure

Love VRBO

Love VRBO

Great Place in a Great Place

Great Place in a Great Place

Peaceful, comfortable cottage

Peaceful, comfortable cottage

Beautiful Cottage

Beautiful Cottage

Gorgeous Cottage

Gorgeous Cottage

Definitely a repeat customer

Definitely a repeat customer