"Moon River" - Big Luxury Riverfront House - Spectacular Views Guerneville, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 95902

View of river from hot tub; sandy beach on upper right

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Location: Guerneville, Russian River, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (About 70 miles from the Oakland & San Francisco airports)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)

Moon River, recently remodelled and updated, is a 1965, enchanting Sea Ranch style 3 bedroom 2 bath house. 1800 feet square, it is constructed of redwood and Douglas fir, and sits on a bend on the beautiful Russian River.

The hot tub on the deck has the very best, panoramic views of the river. In the evening it catches the light of the Japanese deck lanterns. The stainless propane BBQ is large enough to cook a turkey, not to mention a whole fish!

And you are right ON the river. The deck, kitchen and the River bedroom have the best views of the river. However, thanks to many windows in Moon River, the trees and sky are viewable from inside the house all day!

On the backyard riverbank, we have planted/replanted native Russian River plants such as creekside dogwood, thimbleberry, wild native rose, salmonberry, spicebush, California wild currant to name a few! Russian River native grapevines are entwined around the deck supports, and turn beautiful colors in the fall. There are also non-native plants. A easy, meandering path leads you to the water's edge.

Moon River is a nature paradise! There is always something beautiful to watch: Great blue herons, fish-eating Ospreys, White Egrets, Tundra "Whistling" swans, Cormorants, wood ducks, mountain quail, pond turtles, and even the rare river otter can be seen fishing and playing in the water in front of Moon River. Steelhead, Chinook, and Coho salmon occasionally leap out of the water. Bring your binoculars!

Moon River's interior decor mixes modern with antique Japanese furniture, and fun, rewired 60s lunar lamps. All three of Moon River's bedrooms have plush carpeting, comfortable, queen-sized beds, ample closet space, multiple pillows, comforters and high grade linens.

Both sofa sleepers are queen sized, and are located respectively in the living room and the sunporch. Five couples can each have their own queen bed. Each guest received their own personal towel set, and also a spa/beach towel.

The well-equipped, full kitchen durable & user-friendly equipment, and quiet energy-efficient appliances. Plentiful hard anodized high-end cookware makes cooking fun and easy. The Heath stoneware dining service is attractive but sturdy.

Both full, moonscaped bathrooms have radiant-heated stone floors for cool nights. One bathroom has a Kohler "hatbox" toilet, the other a Toto toilet. Both are not only cool and high functioning, but also conserve water as well. Both bathrooms have high up interior (and exterior) windows, giving additional day light, yet maintaining privacy.

At night, the living room glows due to wall sconces, which cast light up and down. You can create the mood you want, thanks to sophisticated, updated circuitry, and many three-way switches. Most bulbs are fluorescent. The dual pane, low-e, high-end Marvin windows & sliding glass doors not only insulate well, but also keep sound out (or in)!

Moon River is on a short, quiet little lane on the less-well-traveled side of the river, about a mile and a half east (upriver) of the town of Guerneville. I hope crickets don't make you nervous? For those who like to walk or bike, or have small children, it is an ideal location. Pee Wee miniature golf is right down the road, where bicycles may be rented too during the summer.

We offer three (3-person) canoes, a floating dock with a swim ladder, and a single river kayak. These are available for your enjoyment during from the spring through the fall months, weather/conditions permitting.

We welcome & support respectful guests of all lifestyles, sexual orientation, belief systems & races. Supervised kids are welcome! Your well-behaved pooch will have a terrific time!

Please feel free to contact me - Heidi - by phone. Thank you!

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• Amenities
  • Washer: high efficiency washer & dryer in upstairs laundry room.
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: High quality linens, bath, kitchen and beach/spa towels provided.
  • Garage: Two garages under the house, connected together by locking door. Interior stairway access fr. garage.
  • Wood Stove: Wood burning stove with wood & kindling provided.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (3) : ALL beds are queens including sleeper sofas.
  • Convertible Bed: Two queen sleeper sofas: one in living room, the other in sunporch.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: WIFI (Wireless Internet) Sony Integrated Home Theater w/ Samsung 32" LCD HDTV (better resolution than Sony's!)
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Private Hot Tub
  • Foosball
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Full gourmet kitchen has river views, custom-made Douglas fir cabinets, redwood countertops, Jenn-Air stove w/ downdraft exhaust, quiet efficient disposer, and double granite sink. Special Japanese tansu for wine and drink glasses.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: High quality, hard-anodized set of pots & pans of all sizes; salad spinner, rice cooker, waffle maker, electric hand mixer, toaster (bagel-sized), blender, spice rack w/ spices, coffee grinder, coffee maker, stainless cutting knife set, multiple cutting boards, glass salad bowl set, multiple "moonscape" bowls and platters for food prep & serving; baking & cupcake pans, cookie sheets, & a cool half-moon cheese platter, serving trays, basic cookbooks, and non-perishable cooking staples renewed on a regular basis.
  • Refrigerator: Large stainless Kenmore fridge with large freezer, exterior water & crushed ice access.
  • Dishwasher: Quiet energy-efficient Kenmore Elite dishwasher.
  • Microwave: Easy one-button features.
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Stainless propane BBQ grill on deck with two racks, and an excellent side burner. BBQ cooking tools provided. Extra filled propane tank on hand.
  • Deck/Patio: Outdoor wooden deck furniture, tables & chairs for riverfront dining. Spiral staircase to backyard above the river. Broad, easy path with some steps down to river.
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Riverfront property with great views of the river. (No street between house and river.)Excellent broad path down to water's edge to floating dock and watercraft spring through fall only. Sandy beach (public access one door down). Portable beach chairs & towels provided.
  • Water View: House very close to river, giving unobstructed views. No houses across the river.
• Communications
  • Telephone: Phone in each bedroom, plus one in kitchen.
  • Free Long Distance: Unlimited long distance domestic calls.
  • Broadband Internet: Cable internet connection for your laptop. Guests need W-Lan connection. No computer equipment available other than connection.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): WIFI available.
• Other Amenities
  • Sturdy attractive dish & servingware by Heath; stemware & drink glasses in special Japanese "drink" tansu; cloth tablecloth, napkins & placemats available; multiple sets of silverware available; also ample closet space in each bedroom.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: We love dogs but please, no puppies or unhousebroken dogs.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: No age minimum, but children must be supervised at all times.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking absolutely NOT allowed, not even on deck. FIRE HAZARD, especially in the summer after spells of drought.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • All year round: day trip to upscale Healdsburg (20 minutes away); historical Fort Ross; wonderful winetasting at Russian River, Sonoma & Napa wineries; day trip to San Franciso, Sausalito, Geyserville, or just up & down the coast. Sea creature watching at Jenner. In spring, summer and early autumn, canoeing, kayaking, PeeWee golf, regular golf, farmers markets, shopping. Fall: tour the multitude of wineries, see the beautiful fall color of the grape leaves, enjoy the excellent weather of the Russian River area. Winter: Whalewatching and the spectacular Pacific ocean.

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May - September: $810 for 2 nts...$2265/wk...$350 for 3rd nt.
October - April: $730 for 2 nts...$1930/wk...$320 for 3rd nt.


9% HOTEL TAX

Three night minimum on most holidays. (Third night discount does not apply.)

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 04/21/09
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  Dewey , Oakland, CA
  • I just got back from four gorgeous days at Moon River. This was my second stay there in just a few months, and is now my "go to" spot by the Russian River. The layout of the house is perfect for our group of friends. The furnishing are chic (especially for a rental) from the furniture to the heated bathroom floors to the fixtures to the serveware (plenty of stylish platters and wine glasses for entertaining). I'm in love with the large outdoor patio, complete with huge dinner table that easily seats a large party and overlooks the river. Each morning we would have our coffee on the patio while checking email on the free wi-fi or watching birds and river otters. We spent each day canoeing (thanks to the on-site canoes and backyard dock) and wading in the river while the dog played on the beach. What is also supreme about Moon River is that it is secluded enough to be away from it all but only a 5 minute drive to town for groceries. Moon River can't be beat (the owner a joy to work with) and I no longer need to keep trying to find a space that satisfies all my getaway requirements.
• 04/20/09
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  • Moon River is a fantastic vacation home. Tucked far enough away from the highway, yet close enough for a 5min drive to safeway, this is spacious home with many little touches which add to it's charm. One of the standout items for this house is it's well-equiped kitchen- seriously, I think it was better stocked than my house. Bottom Line: stay at moon river and you will not be disappointed!
• 04/10/09
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  • I stayed at Moon River with 6 friends and we had a fabulous time! The pictures truly do not do the house justice. It is really a work of art, and is quiet and out of the way- affording for some quality relaxation. We loved the open kitchen and spacious living area and the view of the river from the porch. I can't wait to go back sometime in the summer!
• 02/02/09
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  Cherry & Luis , Oakland, CA
  • Photogenic as Moon River is, it is even more beautiful than advertised. Heidi and James made sure guests would enjoy the finest amenities --from the dinnerware to the linens. Everything is top notch. The house is swank yet inviting and comfortable. We wanted to live there forever but alas had to leave after 4 blissful days. Spending my 40th birthday weekend here was just what my spirit needed. Thank you for sharing this beautiful and tranquil home with us, Heidi and James. Expect to hear from us very soon for a return visit.
• 09/11/08
  Positive Rating
  Jennifer , Alameda, CA
  • My family came to Moon River for a week in August with my in-laws. We all had an amazing time! The house was even more spectacular than I expected! You never know what you are getting when you rent a house, and the house was exactly as represented online (and if possible, a bit better!). In fact, my husband and I were marveling over how much work they had put into the house and how it was much more updated than our own! The house instantly makes you feel at home and comfortable. We only came from an hour away but felt a world away from home! The surroudings are very serene with the amazing river views and wonderful deck! We used the boats quite a bit and found the beach access to be easy and fun. I have a 2 year old and a 6 year old and I never felt worried about their safety there. On our last day there, my 6 year old asked if we could come back to the same house next year and I said I had hoped to!
• 08/09/08
  Positive Rating
  Sue Miller , Oakland CA
  • It doesn't get much better than this. My husband and I stayed for 4 days in Aug with my husband's teenage niece and nephew from New Jersey. We didn't want them to get bored hanging around two older adults so we planned lots of activities. Well, we needn't have bothered. They took one look at the house and their jaws dropped. Rebecca whipped out her cell phone and text-messaged her Mother that it was the most fantastic house she had ever seen. In four days the only time we left the place was to get groceries or paddle on the river. The house is as gorgeous as described by others but the real luxury was walking the few feet to the dock and slipping into the warm water whenever we felt like it. The kids hung out in the hot tub and the only occasional conflict was who got the shade hammock. I felt like a kid again enjoying the lazy days of summer. Even our ancient dog was rejuvenated. Heidi was a pleasure to deal with. Her focus was on our getting the maximum enjoyment out of the place. I've rented houses for 30 years and this was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
• 07/03/08
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  brandy , santa rosa, ca
  • My family, friends and I had a lovely weekend getaway at Moon River! The view was spectacular from the hot tub. The house was beautifully maintained and decorated. Swimming at the river was fun too!
• 04/02/08
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  Cameron Ayers , San Francisco, CA
  • A wonderful house with beautiful view, lovely rooms and a feeling of peace. I would go back in a heartbeat.
• 01/29/08
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  Jeni Rogers ,
  • I celebrated my 35th birthday at Moon River, and it was enchanting! The location is beautiful and convenient to town, and the house decor is modern and luxurious. We loved mornings in the hot tub, looking out over the Russian River. At 10 guests, we maxed out the sleeping surfaces and everyone was comfortable. Thank you for a great stay!
• 11/20/07
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  Jessy Tebow , San Francisco, CA
  • I can't tell you how wonderful the place was - we could barely force ourselves to leave. I must say also, that the pictures simply don't do it justice. Many places that a person rents online are either on par with the pictures...or far less attractive. Not this place. It would be impossible to capture the harmony of the space, the flow of light and air, and all the gorgeous little details. We did very little but lounge around either on the deck or the living area, but still - we enjoyed it. There was so much to love, and almost nothing that didn't really make us glad to be there every day.

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