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Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a large wooden table, and a kitchen island with bar stools.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen area with bar stools, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A house with a deck overlooking a lake, surrounded by dense greenery.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Russian River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Guerneville, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pee Wee Golf and Arcade
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Dining Nook

1 Twin Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bath off Living Room

Hallway Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!

Idle Hours is a beloved Russian River vacation home. Owned by the same family for generations, it was designed for ease and functionality. The care that goes into maintaining this comfortable, easy-going river retreat is evident in every detail. Tastefully adorned with family keepsakes and perfect river cabin kitsch, Idle Hours has gained every benefit from the recent remodel. Cozy and warm in the winter, relaxing and inviting in the summer--once you get here you will not want to go home!

Once up the flight of front stairs, the entryway opens to a spacious living room with ample comfy seating, high ceilings, attractive accent lighting, Cable TV with DVD player and, at its heart, a large gas fireplace. Through the living room's large open doorway, you'll find a large kitchen and dining room. With various places to hang, this area has a long list of uses: surf the web or get some last-minute work done at the corner desk; listen to tunes on the boom box; lounge or read on the single futon (which can be unfolded to a single bed); eat together, play a board game or a game of cards at the large dining table; or our favorite--sit on a tall stool at the kitchen counter and harass the cook for a snack or glass of wine.

The large back deck, accessed from the dining room, has outdoor dining, a gas grill, views of the river and a back set of stairs (with a latching gate) leading down to the riverfront lawn and river. There is enough room to picnic and lounge right on the river on the large river dock* for paddling up and down our lazy river.


Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Idle Hours is 8. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Parking: On-site parking is permitted for a maximum of 3 vehicles. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: Master bedroom: King bed; Second bedroom: Queen bed; Third bedroom: Double bed and Twin bunk beds; Dining room: Single futon

Heat Source: Central heat and gas fireplace in living room

A/C: The house does not have air conditioning. Being near the coast, the night time temps drop and just opening some windows is usually enough to cool the house.

Docks & Boats: Docks and beaches are seasonal only and available from mid-June to mid-September providing the summer dams are in. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and rowboats that are provided in some of our homes are also available from mid-June to mid-September only. The river is usually too swift for boating in the winter and many docks and beaches are under water until late spring.

Location: Riverfront less than a mile from downtown Guerneville

Sonoma County TOT #: 1511N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #:ZPE15-0543
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before noon
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 676069
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Guerneville

Located in Guerneville, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Potter Schoolhouse and Children's Bell Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Guerneville, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pee Wee Golf and Arcade - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Korbel Winery - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 27 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Nido Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! on Oct 27, 2026 start from $490, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Russian River, Johnson's Beach, and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. Korbel Winery is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Riverfront home! The house had a dock that was right on the river, thus we spent most our time relaxing on the river, enjoying the fish jumping put the water, variety of birds hanging out, and even spotted a river otter. The home had a really relaxing living room with a t.v that includes streaming and cable. The room overlooking the river had a large bed, with its own tv. The kitchen was very cute and had all the amenities we needed. Working with property management was very easy and they had great communication. Would highly recommend this rental and would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

Great place right on the river. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2023
Hello Derek, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being great guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are longtime Russian River visitors but this was our first time staying in this neighborhood between Downtowb Guerneville and Rio Nido. The river is especially great here - deeper than most parts and less likely to have algae. The dock at this house was large and steady, good for diving off or setting out in one of the provided kayaks or canoe. The house was clean and well stocked, and the deck was lovely for grilling and eating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Landing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Home was spotless and fully stocked. Quiet location on river and a perfect spot to base for day trips to cost or wineries. Smooth process from start to finish.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2022
Hello Tracy, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being fantastic guests! We would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the most well equipped and clean rentals ever!

The kitchen had everything and more. Sparkling clean and super organized, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2022
Thank you for being wonderful guests! We would love to host you again and are elated you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

Amazing property. Very comfortable and well equipped, has everything you need. The dock and waterfront access was great. Water levels really high and perfect for paddle boards or floating. Lots of stairs in to house and down to dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2022
Hello Madeline, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Idle Hours! Thank you for being fantastic guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This house has a terrific location on the Russian River and the views are lovely from both the house and the dock. The house is well equipped and everything is labeled. It was perfect for our group and exceeded expectations. It seemed misleading though that with all the extra fees, the final price was almost double the listing price; I could have reserved three nice hotel rooms for the same price and not been asked to take out the trash...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2023
Hello Carol, Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the home and its lovely surroundings. We are not sure about the fees you mentioned as pricing is much different on the Vrbo site due to their service fees etc. We ask that guests take their own trash out to the outside bins for check out to help the cleaners turn the homes over a bit faster and they appreciate it immensely. We appreciate your feedback and would love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House!

We really loved the house. Very clean and nicely decorated! The patio is beautiful, with very nice furniture and plenty of space. The view of the river is perfect! Brand new BBQ on the patio (need to update house info in binder). Only a couple of things to note, the house is just off of a busy road, so you hear car traffic in the morning, and sadly the next door neighbor has construction going, so 7am each morning there was a lot of noise. But once that is done, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2024
Hello Kristi, Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you had a great stay. We appreciate you being such amazing guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great LA escape!

This was our first time on the river after years of staying in and around Sonoma county. If you’re looking to spend most of your time on the river then this is the place! It’s about a 30 min drive to Healdsburg, Santa Rosa and wineries. There are plenty of restaurants and places to pick up gear and food. Plan on driving everywhere because the main drag is busy and without sidewalks. Idle hours was perfect for our group of six! Having the dock with direct lake access and kayaks was just perfect. The large table was perfect for late night card games. My dog thoroughly enjoyed her stay as well :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2022
Hello Meredith, We are so glad you had a wonderful experience at Idle hours and in West Sonoma County! We welcome you, your friends and your pup back anytime! Thank you for being great guests :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Place

The description is accurate except for the impression you get of the back deck from the description. Access to the river is totally overgrown. In fact you can see very little of the river from the back deck. The neighbors (whether renters or residents) were somewhat noisy during the day but not at night. The place is a bit difficult to locate. It is directly across the street from the ACE hardware although there is a hedge row separating the street the property is on from the road and the hardware store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2023
Hello William, Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and we are surprised to hear the river access was overgrown, since your stay this has been taken care of. We are always happy to help guests during their stay if there are any concern at the home and we would have loved to hear from you. We send out driving directions to your email before arrival and are a phone call away if you need assistance :) We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cinda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Our family and extended family stayed for two nights in October. The river was too low to get a kayak in the water but nice to sit on the dock and fish/read/drink coffee/bird watch. We enjoyed the deck as well. House was very clean. Kitchen is super organized/labeled. Everyone was comfortable. Could use a new double mattress and pillows in the bunk room but sleepable. We actually had four in the bunk room. Two adults in the double and large teens in each bunk and it worked out fine. The home is cuter than in the pictures and we would stay again. Guernville itself is tiny and adorable. On a Saturday in October it was great. Such a bonus that the dogs could come and the floors were worry-proof for kids, dogs and adults. We walked to town once but would not recommend it as there is a stretch that has no shoulder. Super easy drive. There is no fence. There is small grass area along with a huge flat concrete area above the dock. Littles could even rides trikes/bikes around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2022
Hello Cinda, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Idle Hours! Thank you for being wonderful guests :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River House

Great house at a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2022
Hello Tom, Thank you for being great guests! We would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We've stayed here a couple of times and love it. The river access is beautiful and the indoors and charmingly decorated and a well stocked kitchen. If it is really hot, there isn't air, so it can get stuffy, but that's why you jump in the river.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Michael, It's always a pleasure to host you! Thank you for the great review. A/C is not a common home amenity and having the river there to cool off in is what's great about a riverfront property :). We hope to see you again soon! Ellen - Russian River Vacation Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yael C.

Great long weekend!

We went to Idle Hours with two other couples for President's Day. The house is super spacious - you can hang out in the living room to watch a movie or play a game, or gather around the large dining table with beautiful and comfortable dining chairs. The rooms are cozy, the showers are great and the deck is spacious and great for bbq'ing. It's a 6-minute drive to Armstrong Woods. We definitely want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

A Great Escape

This place is fantastic and conveniently located. We had a friends weekend. We all loved it. The house is stocked with everything one could ever want. We cooked meals throughout our stay. The kitchen is stocked quite well. We walked into town (about a 10 minute walk). It was perfect. The river provides the perfect setting whether you're looking out from the dining, the master bedroom, or the spacious patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Charming, inviting, and warm

Throughly enjoyed staying at Idle Hours over the Thanksgiving holiday. The warm fireplace provided a cozy feeling when sitting in the living room and the kitchen is well stocked with appliances and gadgets that make cooking very easy. When staying here, be sure to sit on the dock along the river at sunset. The central location made it easy to get into town, head into the woods for a hike, or drive to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sky E.

Great location

Very nice place right next to the River Everything you need is in Town Loved it will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway with family on RR

We stayed here w/ the max amount of people allowed and it was still very spacious and perfect fro everyone. This house is the most well-stocked vacation rental i've ever experienced and they go above and beyond w/ the amenities like their ping pong table, THE DOCK, board games, etc. I will definitely be staying here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

A perfect weekend

We loved this house. Gorgeous views of the trees and the river as you have your morning coffee on the deck with the fog lifting off the river. A really fun canoe and kayak. Every day the kids took off exploring down the river to find the sandy beaches or rope swings. The house also stocked a ton of fun water toys - super soakers, air-matressess, kiddy pools, etc. It was really comfortable for our family (with a six year old and a two year old). We didn't worry about rescuing knick-knacks from the toddler or spilling juice on a white carpet. :--) The kitchen was well stocked and very easy to work in. We cooked a birthday dinner and baked a cake. Fantastic! We had a really great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Charming and comfortable

A well appointed and well located house. Perfect for three couples and a few kids. Easy walk into town (although no sidewalks). Comfortable living space with nice open kitchen/dining/relaxation area for the group to gather.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

jeff S.

On the river

We had a great time at Idle Hours. The house was modern, clean and comfortable. Three couples shared the house and we were never on top of each other. The kitchen had modern appliances and all the accessories we needed and then some. The dock on the river was on deep water making our swimming all the more enjoyable. Sitting on the dock and watching the river was delightful. This is not a property for anyone with disabilities. There are many stairs to conquer. I would whole heartedly recomend Idle Hours.

About the host

Hosted by Russian River Vacation Homes

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We are Russian River Vacation Homes, a part of D&G Equity Management, Inc., a family owned and locally owned/operated property management company.

Our Story:
In 1980, D&G founders and owners Michael and Patty saw a need in the area for habitable, affordable housing. At that time, many of the little cabins along the Russian River, originally built as summer cabins, were unsuitable for year-round occupancy. D&G assisted property owners with fixing up and renting their cabins. As the largest property management company in western Sonoma County, D&G Equity Management continues to be a staple in the Russian River community.

Russian River Vacation Homes is an off-shoot of D&G. One fine day in 1985, Michael's client, Bob, asked "Hey Mike, can you rent my cabin out just for the week or weekend instead of by the month?" Michael said "Sure!" and Russian River Vacation Homes was born. As renting vacation rentals became more popular, Russian River Vacation Homes grew into a full-time business with its own office. Today, Russian River Vacation Homes professionally manages over 60 high-quality vacation rentals.

We strive to make each and every stay the best one ever. If you have any questions or concerns about reserving or staying with us, please don't hesitate to contact us! We are here to help.

Why they chose this property

Guerneville is the largest town on the Russian River, and has a variety of excellent restaurants and shopping. There are many wineries within 15-20 minutes. Guerneville is also home to the amazing Armstrong Woods, and it's just a quick drive out to the coast! Guerneville is a fun and free spirited town that makes for a great getaway!

What makes this property unique

Idle Hours is a classic Riverfront home that has all the amenities your family needs to enjoy your Russian River Vacation! Close to downtown Guerneville, and just a short drive to wineries, Idle Hours is sure to please!

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