Classic cabin steps to river, beach - private hot tub & fireplace - dog-friendly
Clearheart Grove
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If you long for the river of yesteryear, you will love Clearheart Grove, a beautifully pristine cabin with all of its original clear heart redwood interior preserved. Set in a grove of redwoods, it's surrounded by decks and porches, and still bathed in sunlight much of the day. Best of all, the neighborhood beach is about a 3-minute walk!
The furnishings are a lovely mix of comfortable contemporary and beautiful antiques, both of which work well with the rich redwood walls and expansive windows. A special feature of Clearheart Grove is the Russian River postcard collection, some of which date from the early 1900s. There are many such examples of interesting memorabilia throughout the house.
The dining room has two banks of windows looking out at the yard and redwoods and has a rich, warm ambiance that's perfect for a romantic evening or a nice family dinner. The kitchen is a period masterpiece in addition to being a great place to cook! With lots of counter space and a classic Wedgewood stove, it's a fabulous place to whip up something to go with the wine of the day.
There's a huge deck outside the dining and kitchen areas, perfect for dining alfresco. The deck is surrounded by redwoods, yet the house is in a clearing so there is sun most of the day. The deck is furnished with a comfy patio set and a gas BBQ. The hot tub is nestled under the redwoods with a bit of privacy fencing for extra comfort. The antique bathtub and water pump have been converted into a modern-day fountain, to provide the relaxing sound of water when you are enjoying the outdoors.
THINGS TO KNOW While this home does sit back two lots from the main Hwy 116 road noise is detected. Please be aware that the Russian River area has many narrow, windy roads, and that many homes are on hills and some have many stairs. If either of these factors could be an issue for you, please discuss your concerns with us before booking a home. Docks, river access, and watercraft (if applicable) are seasonal. Please contact us for details on availability. Maximum occupancy is five guests. Quiet hours must be observed between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. No outdoor amplified sound is allowed. This home does not have AC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Guerneville
Located in Guerneville, this holiday home is near the beach. Rio Theatre and Main Stage West are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Northwood Golf Club. Rubicon Adventures and Wild Flour Organic Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking, water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
Korbel Winery - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Graton Resort and Casino - 44 min drive - 45.8 km
Getting around
Santa Rosa Station - 34 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Northwood Restaurant - 3 min drive
Rainbow Cattle Company - 2 min drive
Koalas Fine Food - 19 min walk
Tiki Bar at the r3 - 20 min walk
The Lodge at Dawn Ranch - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Classic cabin steps to river, beach - private hot tub & fireplace - dog-friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Classic cabin steps to river, beach - private hot tub & fireplace - dog-friendly?
As of 19 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic cabin steps to river, beach - private hot tub & fireplace - dog-friendly on 27 Jun 2026 start from £191, 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 at Classic cabin steps to river, beach - private hot tub & fireplace - dog-friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Classic cabin steps to river, beach - private hot tub & fireplace - dog-friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Classic cabin steps to river, beach - private hot tub & fireplace - dog-friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Classic cabin steps to river, beach - private hot tub & fireplace - dog-friendly located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Russian River and Johnson's Beach. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Northwood Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
They house is adorable! And we'll stock with things you might need. We really enjoyed our stay.
Alicia C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dean K.
23 Jul 2025
Sweet little cabin in the woods
This is a classic Russian River cabin. It's small, but very cozy. It's got everything we needed. We loved the big deck and it's very quiet. Close to everything. Not fancy but a real value. We will come again.
Sweet, classic cabin in Guernewood! The home is old and clean. Fit our family (2 adults, 1 preschooler, 1 infant) with room to spare. Nice hot tub. A quick walk to a nice beach (turn right onto the highway, it’s the opening in the gate past the condos). WiFi at the house is a bit slow, but you’re on vacation—log off!
Genny M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
John J.
12 Oct 2023
Nice retro style cabin
Good location to town. Clean and comfortable.
John J.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn L.
9 May 2024
Charming Guerneville home. This one lace if perfect for families. Great for the dog too, she lo...
Loved the closeness to redwoods, ocean and cute town to explore. The house was perfect for our getaway. Will be back soon
Marilyn L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katherine M.
30 Jul 2024
Charming and relaxing
We very much enjoyed our stay. The cabin has vintage charm and the hot tub under the redwoods is amazing. It was quiet and clean, a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Coffee and grilling dinner on the deck, followed by a dip in the hot tub made for a very nice getaway.
Katherine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eric K.
27 Oct 2024
Perfect for Pooch
Great place for a vaca w/Fido. Fenced yard, room to romp, cautious wildlife for some excitement (raccoon stayed in trees but dog had a blast watching it). Nice tub, cozy fireplace and comfy beds. Nice outdoor grill, a quick drive to Guerneville for supplies. Good stay!
Eric K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia L.
23 Mar 2024
Cozy cabin
It was perfect for a little girls trip with my Sister and Aunt. Clean albeit a little dusty, but was a perfect find for the weekend! Next time would be sure to ask how to walk to the river from the cabin, couldn't find the path.
Patricia L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2024
Hello, Patricia. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback and are happy that you enjoyed our lovely home.
Many wonderful things about this cottage: great location as described; hot tub is almost fully private and nestled in under tall redwoods; hot water works very well with great water pressure; central heating and a/c; cable TV and remote work really well; lovely historic photos of the area all around the cabin; the place has an authentic historic feel (smallish rooms and small bathroom); lovely deck with lights; great parking for one car; property mgr is very responsive; lovely setting for ease of access to the river and Guerneville. Loved our stay!
Stephanie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Gregory D.
9 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Cute, cozy cabin
Went for a romantic getaway. Cabin is cute and cozy but the living room rug and bath mat need to be replaced and the hot tub was over chlorinated. Right next to the main road so not quite as secluded as we hoped. Loved the fireplace, record player/stereo. Good place to unplug and enjoy each other’s company. Overall a good stay.
Gregory D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2024
Hi, Gregory, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback.
It is always our goal for our guests to be able to use everything the home has to offer. We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded this information to the local staff so they can address your concerns and hope for another opportunity to host you for a truly exceptional experience.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
5 Oct 2023
Another Wonderful Trip!
The yard is beautiful and perfect if you have a dog. The house is so cozy and comfy. They have lovely, antique furniture mixed with comfy, homey chairs and a couch. There are only 5 stairs to get in the house. Many rentals here have sooooo many stairs. We just had our 2nd trip and we’ll be back!
Rustic wooded cabin evokes summer vacation in Guerneville's earlier heyday
We live in an SF cabin, built of redwood in the months after the 1906 quake, and this place felt very much like a summer vacation version of home, even though we were traveling in February! We adore the dark, wood-hewn interior, and can easily imagine what a lovely shaded respite this would provide, from the summer heat. The hot tub is terrifically situated in a grove of redwoods that can be dramatically uplit, of desired. Close to town and to main thoroughfare, while still feeling remote. We could imagine returning regularly.
Nicely maintained and comfortable cabin with fenced yard nestled into old growth redwoods with spa, porch and bbq. No river access but about one mile to Johnson’s beach and a short drive to public beach in Monte Rio. It even has a horseshoe pit! Our King Charles spaniel felt right at home. Major items were clean but railings on porch had a heavy layer of dust and there were open chip containers under the dresser, which of course our pup found. :) Overall very quiet and relaxing stay. Will definitely consider returning.
Russel W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Arisa S.
4 Aug 2024
Amazing vintage property!
Super quaint cottage in the redwoods. The cabin is smaller than I had imagined, but had everything you need! We loved the old world charm-felt like we were at grandpa's hunting cabin! Hot tub was perfect and pretty private. Kitchen well stocked. Really appreciated the record player and VHS tapes, took us back to simpler times. The cabin has a large yard perfect for dogs to roam and play catch. Highway noise was fairly loud and access to beach was further than described-needed to walk on highway for a block to reach the public river access, but once there was very happy with the sandy beach and swim spot. Would return in a heartbeat!
Arisa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you, Arisa, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
I stayed here last year and hoped for the same experience this year. Cabin reminds me of places i stayed at in the area back in the 1960s. Kitchen was well supplied, nice bathroom, cabin was very clean, centrally located to everything and very reasonably priced. Hot tub was nice, clean and private. However, every chair or sofa was very uncomfortable with the sofa having a piece of plywood under the cushions for support. Mattresses very firm and uncomfortable, no extra blankets unless taken from other beds, no closet space, good tv choices but very limited sport's offerings, internet was inconsistent, over- grown bushes throughout the property hindered access to sunny parts and front gate barely hanging upright. I will not be reserving this property a third time.
Robert B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
Thank you for returning and for sharing such thoughtful feedback, Robert. We're glad the cabin's cleanliness, location, pricing, and hot tub made a positive impression again. We're truly sorry the comfort and condition of the furnishings and property didn’t meet your expectations this time. Your notes about the sofa, mattresses, blanket supply, internet, and landscaping have all been shared with our team for review and improvement. We appreciate your past stays with us and would love the chance to welcome you back to a refreshed experience in the future.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Robert B.
10 Jun 2025
Very Disappointed
I stayed here last year and hoped for the same experience this year. Cabin reminds me of places i stayed at in the area back in the 1960s. Kitchen was well supplied, nice bathroom, cabin was very clean, centrally located to everything and very reasonably priced. Hot tub was nice, clean and private. However, every chair or sofa was very uncomfortable with the sofa having a piece of plywood under the cushions for support. Mattresses very firm and uncomfortable, no extra blankets unless taken from other beds, no closet space, good tv choices but very limited sport's offerings, internet was inconsistent, over- grown bushes throughout the property hindered access to sunny parts and front gate barely hanging upright. I will not be reserving this property a third time.
Robert B.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2025
Hello Robert, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the kitchen, bathroom, cleanliness, location, price, and private hot tub. We apologize for the discomfort with the furniture and mattresses, as well as the issues with blankets, closet space, TV options, internet, bushes, and the front gate. We’ll share your concerns with our local team to address them. We’re sorry these challenges affected your decision not to return, and we appreciate your input as it helps us improve. Thank you for choosing us.
Cabin is a vintage property that reminds me of the places I stayed at during the '60s and '70s. Cabin was comfortable with all the modern conveniences. Shady front porch and sunny back deck next to hot tub. Situated in a quiet neighborhood, close to downtown Guerneville and 1/2 hour away from Occidental and Jenner. Internet was inconsistent depending upon where on the property you were located. Many of the dishes, pots and pans , and chairs needed a good cleaning from lack of use. I would return to property in the future.
Robert B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Yen L.
7 Sept 2024
Beware, this is not worthy of its 4 star rating
Dirty floors and WiFi that didn’t work
There were trash under the butchers block and we had to wash some plates and pots before using them. The WiFi didn’t have connectivity and we repeatedly texted the team and it never got fixed. We ended up having to spend 20% of our vacation at the Starbucks to get our work done! What a terrible experience.
Yen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Hi Yen. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay, particularly with the dirty floors and the WiFi connectivity. We understand how frustrating it must have been to find trash under the butcher's block and to have to wash plates and pots before use. This is not the standard we strive for, and we will address these cleanliness concerns with our housekeeping team to ensure it does not happen again. Regarding the WiFi issues, we are sorry for the inconvenience this caused you, especially having to spend time at Starbucks to get your work done. We appreciate your patience in reaching out to our team, and we are glad to informed you that the wifi has been working fine now. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Raquel R.
1 Nov 2022
Perfect, quiet cabin retreat
This was a last minute vacation and I knew that it might be a challenge to find exactly what I was looking for. Well, luck was on my side when I stumbled across this sweet, cozy cabin nestled under beautiful redwoods. I wanted a quiet getaway, with fresh air and the opportunity to unplug from an otherwise busy schedule and I believe this cabin was just that. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything I needed to make myself a nice meal, but the cabin was only about a three minute drive into town with a Safeway that is open 24 hrs a day and plenty of great restaurants to dine at. Boon, The Oxbow and Main Street Bistro were all great! The cabin itself was rustic with plenty of windows to peer outside and admire the trees. I did need to call the property manager to acquire the combination for the lock on the hot tub, but it took no time at all and whoever I talked to was very friendly and even stayed on the phone with me while I tried the combination. The only part of the stay I was a little bummed about was that the advertisement stated it was a three minute walk to Russian River. I wandered up and down the block to find some sort of public river access, but was unable to find one. When driving into town I looked to see if there was river access beyond the block nearby, but still no luck. Although I didn’t get a chance to make it to the river, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and already want to plan to come back!
Raquel R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sherral D.
29 Nov 2022
Cute, Cozy Cabin!
We wanted to enjoy a few days away from home in the forest. I searched for a cabin with a hot tub, wood burning fireplace, central heat, and wi-fi (for work). This cabin checked all the boxes! Close to town for coffee, treats, a meal out or supplies. Near the redwoods, the river and the ocean. The wi-fi worked for Zoom, TV has cable and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could ever need. The only items not provided were firewood and beach towels. If you're looking for a rustic cabin that has all the modern comforts you'd expect at home, this is the one! Vacasa also provided us with excellent customer service and I'd 100% recommend their property management service from a guest's perspective. Home was clean, well stocked with toiletries, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, etc. What a wonderful experience all around!