Secluded Hillside Hideaway Offers Elegance, Comfort, Amenities

My family (2 adults + 2 boys; 1 yo & 4 yo) had a very relax weekend at Bruce's place. It was a beautiful location. The view from the living room in magnificent and you really feel all alone in nature (but with a good WiFi connection).

My husband and I flew in from Hawaii for a wedding in wine country and we wanted something off the beaten path. We were so happy to find this charming family summerhouse only 15 min away from most of the stops on our itinerary. The hot tub was a relaxing way to end the day and we loved waking up to the lush golden green hues in the trees each morning. Overall, the only thing leaving something to be desired was the water presssure-the house was built in the 1970's. we were glad to stop through at a hotel in the city before flying out. Thank you for sharing your lovely home Bruce.

Anne Broderson

I booked this cabin after very short notice from my friend that she was coming into town. Even with only a day to clean and prepare, the cabin was incredibly clean and filled with tons of maps and information about the nearby area. I honestly wasn't expecting too much probably because of my last minute booking, and really was blown away by how beautiful the cabin and area is.

The cabin is surrounded by redwoods, and is very secluded. You can walk down to the river really easily, or just hang out in the living room gazing out at the redwoods. There's also two large decks, a hot tub, and even a canoe for cruising down the river.

There's a lot to see and do nearby, especially if you want to do some wine tasting. Also, even with the drought and fires, the area around the cabin and really all along 116 still looks very lush and much less dry than other areas of California currently.

What a great time we had! Osprey's Nest is the perfect quiet getaway in the heart of forest surrounding the Russian River. The house was fully stocked, hot tub was warm, and after getting a sense of the distance down the hill and out to River Road, it didn't seem like such a daunting drive. We (me, my wife and 7 year-old) walked down to the beach (bit of a long hike back up if you aren't used to walking), but also enjoyed the Sunset Beach Park nearby. It's an especially good choice if you are more into being in nature, relaxing, and cooking most of your meals as opposed to shopping, casinos, and that sort of thing.

And it's of even greater interest if you are interested in California and its history, ecology and trends; Summerhome Park is a bit of a blast from the past, complete with one-lane road meant to keep out looky-loos and day trippers, homes that seem to blend in perfectly with the woods, and its own interesting subculture (I bet there are some great stories and historical moments experienced by Bruce and other locals!)

Osprey's Rest was much more than my friends and I expected. It is so secluded and serene but with every amenity provided. Plenty to do in the area for varied interests. We were just so pleased were all were thinking of another occasion to return.