Villa Vista, The Absolute Jewel of Jenner

A tri-level apartment with stunning water views from each floor. A private deck off the master bedroom overlooking the Russian River and the Pacific OceanBreathtaking views of the Russian River & the Pacific from this private suite. A short stroll down the hill brings you to kayak rentals & Cafe Aquatica for best coffee, sandwiches, pastries, & live music on the weekends. A short stroll uphill brings you to the Jenner Headlands gate which you can enter with our proprietary code.
I want to acknowledge these are stressful times. We all need family getaways maybe more now than ever but we need to feel safe. Here's the extra precautions we are taking to advance our 5* cleaning service for our guests and family and friends.

Since viruses die faster in sunlight and in high humidity, we immediately open the house hours before your arrival and air it out completely. At Casa Panama we are fortunate to have the benefit of full sun from sun-up to sundown with a little higher humidity. Couple that with fresh air and sea breezes and you will likely agree this atmosphere can revitalize both your health and your spirit.

We want to thank you for your patronage and let you know how much we care about your families’ welfare and your experience here.

Jenner is an eco tourism paradise surrounded by 10,000 acres of open space and trails and a river and the ocean! Please ask us if you need help planning anything from hikes to zip lining and wine tours or fishing, golfing, paragliding, mountain biking, skate boarding, wind surfing, kayaking, shopping or just sitting around listening to the sea while reading a good book!
Villa Vista is the owners unit at Casa Panama and will be occupied by the owner again on 7/1. It will not be available to rent after that date. If you are interested in a smaller unit now that Villa Vista is no longer available, please also consider looking at Casa Panama 2-3 Bedroom Option on this site. We try to make that option available off season Sunday through Wednesday. We also open that opportunity up when Casa Panama has not rented during anytime of the year and that is usually posted 1-3 weeks before it’s available. If you are interested and it helps you tell Toni you’d like to be on a list to be notified and she will be happy to do that.

Please always also call on her if you need anything at all. She is the owner and living on the property after 7/1. She has been in this business for over 30 years and enjoy’s hearing from you. She delights in helping you plan your stay while taking pride in being a long term resident and knowing the immediate area. You will find a well researched Welcome Book in the house with restaurants and things to do plus what you need to know about how to work everything at the house.
Jenner is surrounded by 10,000 acres of open space and parkland. The proprietary gate to Jenner Headlands is just a few minutes walk from the house so you can leave your car behind and hike 14 miles of new trail with gorgeous views in all directions. Kayaks or tours from Watertreks can be arrranged just down the hill on the river. Kayak to beach if you want or go up river as far as you dare. Cafe Aquatica is on the river just a short walk down the hill for coffee, tea, and delicious sandwiches and open-air music. Next door is a nice wine tasting bar and a great gift store. Don't forget to discover all the trails, water activities, zip lining and sporting options like mountain biking, golfing or even fishing an eco tourism destination offers. Shopping is grand at Duncans Mills. Art galleries there are amazing along with more to see in the art world in Guerneville, Graton, Occidental and Bodega Bay. For wine tasting see our wine tour ideas developed with fun places to stop and see along the way! There is so much to do and beauty to witness in this area you may need an extra day or two! We have a restaurant guide in the house or online but if you need more help planning ask Toni for help.
You will access the house from the driveway walking in onto a deck that takes you to a sliding glass door into the kitchen level. The bedroom and bath is an open floor plan down one level. The living room area is up a short flight of stairs from the kitchen and it has a sleeper sofa for extra guests.
Villa Vista is a part of the Casa Panama property. It was the owners unit for years and will be available through July 1, 2024. It has three different levels than are in the main house. Special attention was given when designing the unit to make it very private and isolated from the rest of the house for the owners. It was opened as a vacation rental just recently and has the best of view on the property with a unique sense of peace and quiet that makes it really special. Special soundproofing insures your privacy with a section of the house blocked off between floors.
There is a private gated entry off of the parking area with one space designated to Villa Vista. There is a private gated entry off of the parking area with one space designated to Villa Vista.
You can drive to Goat Rock beach in just about 5 minutes or rent a kayak and paddle over across the estuary. If you drive, the parking lot on the sandy side gives you access to the river. Park close to the restrooms and take the trail behind it to the river for a sheltered spot with a scenic river view and a lovely place for the kids to play. Another great place to hike is Shell Beach. To get there drive South on Hwy 1 about 3 miles to the entrance clearly marked. Shell Beach is a gorgeous hike along the coastal bluff or go across the Hwy on the Pomo Trail to Willow Creek. Check the park system maps for more hiking trails. Don’t forget you can walk from the house up Willig to the back gate of the Jenner Headlands. Or, if you'd like to see the main gate entrance you can drive 2 miles north on Hwy 1 to park there and experience the coastal side of the Headlands. Fort Ross is another 10 minute drive north with plenty of parking and shouldn't be missed!