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Outside Inn-Newly Renovated, Open Layout, Large Yard, Walk to Beach, Spa, Kayaks
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft
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Explore the area

Guerneville, CA
- Place, Russian River1 min walk
- Place, Korbel Winery2 min drive
- Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park5 min drive
- Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Outside Inn-Newly Renovated, Open Layout, Large Yard, Walk to Beach, Spa, Kayaks
Outside Inn is your own personal mini-resort & play-land that sleeps 10 guests comfortably. Come enjoy a very private & magical property to share some unforgettable memories with your family and friends.
Inside and out, this modern, spacious, and recently fully remodeled home is designed for your comfort and enjoyment. Step out to a private deck, hot tub, gas grill, and an outdoor living and dining area overlooking the peaceful and large backyard and pristine redwood forest. A canopy shades half the deck if you want to read or watch the clouds slide by on a warm afternoon, or recline in one of the lounge chairs if you’d rather work on your tan. The lush backyard is a private world unto itself, surrounded by Russian River fauna yet with enough open space for a game of soccer. Walk a short trail of less than 100 yards through redwoods just a half block from the house to the huge neighborhood beach where you can spend a hot summer day swimming, lounging alongside the river, or taking the house’s kayaks on a river adventure.
Two Flats & Two Cottages
The Outside Inn is a comfortable home with two separate-entrance modern suites, each with two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. There are also two cozy cottages on the property: one is the perfect fifth bedroom and the other is a serene studio that can be used for meditation or as a child’s play room.
Upstairs Flat
Featuring the main gathering area of the home, the fully remodeled upstairs flat has a large lounge with a media center and comfortable sofa seating, large chef’s kitchen with everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal and a huge amount of counter space, dining seating for eight, and two queen bedrooms and a bathroom. Sliding doors in one bedroom and the kitchen lead to the private deck with outdoor-dining seating for 10 or lounge areas where you can enjoy your morning coffee.
Downstairs Flat
The recently fully remodeled lower level flat features a private entrance, fully equipped kitchen perfect for creating breakfast or coffee, bathroom, family room, and one queen bedroom and one double bedroom.
Bedroom Highlights
All bedrooms feature comfortable beds with down comforters and high-quality linens and are quiet and spacious, with bedside tables, reading lamps, and ample storage space in dressers and closets.
Bathroom Highlights
Bathrooms are modern and clean with comfy towels, and a hair dryer in each.
Upstairs Lounge Highlights
After a day’s long adventure on the river and a perfectly grilled dinner, gather your family and friends in the lounge to enjoy movies, sports, or TV shows on the 50-inch High-Definition TV. Open your Netflix or iTunes account to watch thousands of movies and TV shows. The TV is also equipped with a DVD player, over 250 channels via Comcast, and a DVR so you can record your favorite shows while on vacation.
Innside Out Cottage
A romantic cozy cottage-bedroom getaway located down the garden path through the backyard. With a double bed and sink, it is the perfect fifth private bedroom.
Backside Inn Cottage
Located toward the back of the yard, this extra-cozy cottage is a serene and private spot for meditation or a child’s play or nap room.
Special features
* Two self-contained flats with two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen each.
*Two additional cottages; one is a bedroom and one is a small meditation retreat or child’s play room
* A gas fireplace in each apartment for cozy and romantic evenings
* State-of-the-art media options including two 50-inch HDTVs, Apple TV, DVR and NFL Sunday Ticket, DVD player, Netflix and iTunes access to thousands of movies and TV shows.
* Indoor and outdoor dining areas
* House-wide high-speed Wi-Fi Internet
* Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, gas stove, wine refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, ultra-quiet dishwasher, full set of professional-quality pots and pans, non-stick fry pans, full set of cutlery, and any accessory you would need to create your edible masterpiece.
*Home has recently been beautifully renovated including the outside deck, which also features new modern teak furniture.
Location
Away from it all but close to everything, Outside Inn is less a 5-minute drive from from downtown Guerneville and its great restaurants, shops, and festivals. The Outside Inn is minutes away from more than a hundred wineries and just 25 minutes drive from the spectacular California coast and the marine-life refuge of Salt Rock Beach. Spend a few hours whale watching on the coast or hiking amidst towering redwoods in nearby Armstrong State Park. Or just relax on your private deck while you spend quality quiet time with your friends, family, and yourself.
Sonoma County Vacation RENTAL Rules
TRANSIENT VACATION RENTAL FOR PERMIT NO. ZPE17-0364 RULES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Property Address: 14831 Northern Ave., Guerneville, TOT Certificate 1406N
1. Guestrooms. This vacation rental is permitted to have up to 4 guestrooms.
2. Maximum Overnight Occupancy. The maximum overnight occupancy for this vacation rental is 10 persons, not including children under three (3) years of age.
3. Maximum Number of Day Guests and Visitors. The maximum number of registered guests and their visitors allowed during the day is, 16 persons. This does not apply to children under three (3).
4. Limit on Number of Residences or Structures. Only one (1) tenant group shall be allowed on-site ·at any given time. Up to two (2) structures may be used by the tenant group, if allowed by this permit. Tents, yurts and RVs are not allowed.
5. Parking. This vacation rental must provide at least 2 off-street parking space(s). The maximum number of vehicles allowed for overnights guests shall be 4.
6. Noise. All activities associated with this vacation rental shall meet the General Plan Noise Standards. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.
7. Pets. If allowed, pets and service animals must be secured on the property at all times. Continual nuisance barking by unattended pets is prohibited.
8. Trash and Recycling Facilities. Recycling and refuse storage bins shall not be stored within public view unless in compliance with neighborhood standards.
9. Septic Systems and Sewer Connections. The owner shall maintain properly functioning septic system or sewer connection.
10. Outdoor Fires. Outdoor fires, when not prohibited by state or local fire bans, shall be allowed only in permitted fire pits and shall be extinguished when not in use, or before 10:00 p.m., whichever is earlier.
We love our place. We hope you do too. Please email or call us with any questions, we’d be happy to help.
Inside and out, this modern, spacious, and recently fully remodeled home is designed for your comfort and enjoyment. Step out to a private deck, hot tub, gas grill, and an outdoor living and dining area overlooking the peaceful and large backyard and pristine redwood forest. A canopy shades half the deck if you want to read or watch the clouds slide by on a warm afternoon, or recline in one of the lounge chairs if you’d rather work on your tan. The lush backyard is a private world unto itself, surrounded by Russian River fauna yet with enough open space for a game of soccer. Walk a short trail of less than 100 yards through redwoods just a half block from the house to the huge neighborhood beach where you can spend a hot summer day swimming, lounging alongside the river, or taking the house’s kayaks on a river adventure.
Two Flats & Two Cottages
The Outside Inn is a comfortable home with two separate-entrance modern suites, each with two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. There are also two cozy cottages on the property: one is the perfect fifth bedroom and the other is a serene studio that can be used for meditation or as a child’s play room.
Upstairs Flat
Featuring the main gathering area of the home, the fully remodeled upstairs flat has a large lounge with a media center and comfortable sofa seating, large chef’s kitchen with everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal and a huge amount of counter space, dining seating for eight, and two queen bedrooms and a bathroom. Sliding doors in one bedroom and the kitchen lead to the private deck with outdoor-dining seating for 10 or lounge areas where you can enjoy your morning coffee.
Downstairs Flat
The recently fully remodeled lower level flat features a private entrance, fully equipped kitchen perfect for creating breakfast or coffee, bathroom, family room, and one queen bedroom and one double bedroom.
Bedroom Highlights
All bedrooms feature comfortable beds with down comforters and high-quality linens and are quiet and spacious, with bedside tables, reading lamps, and ample storage space in dressers and closets.
Bathroom Highlights
Bathrooms are modern and clean with comfy towels, and a hair dryer in each.
Upstairs Lounge Highlights
After a day’s long adventure on the river and a perfectly grilled dinner, gather your family and friends in the lounge to enjoy movies, sports, or TV shows on the 50-inch High-Definition TV. Open your Netflix or iTunes account to watch thousands of movies and TV shows. The TV is also equipped with a DVD player, over 250 channels via Comcast, and a DVR so you can record your favorite shows while on vacation.
Innside Out Cottage
A romantic cozy cottage-bedroom getaway located down the garden path through the backyard. With a double bed and sink, it is the perfect fifth private bedroom.
Backside Inn Cottage
Located toward the back of the yard, this extra-cozy cottage is a serene and private spot for meditation or a child’s play or nap room.
Special features
* Two self-contained flats with two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen each.
*Two additional cottages; one is a bedroom and one is a small meditation retreat or child’s play room
* A gas fireplace in each apartment for cozy and romantic evenings
* State-of-the-art media options including two 50-inch HDTVs, Apple TV, DVR and NFL Sunday Ticket, DVD player, Netflix and iTunes access to thousands of movies and TV shows.
* Indoor and outdoor dining areas
* House-wide high-speed Wi-Fi Internet
* Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, gas stove, wine refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, ultra-quiet dishwasher, full set of professional-quality pots and pans, non-stick fry pans, full set of cutlery, and any accessory you would need to create your edible masterpiece.
*Home has recently been beautifully renovated including the outside deck, which also features new modern teak furniture.
Location
Away from it all but close to everything, Outside Inn is less a 5-minute drive from from downtown Guerneville and its great restaurants, shops, and festivals. The Outside Inn is minutes away from more than a hundred wineries and just 25 minutes drive from the spectacular California coast and the marine-life refuge of Salt Rock Beach. Spend a few hours whale watching on the coast or hiking amidst towering redwoods in nearby Armstrong State Park. Or just relax on your private deck while you spend quality quiet time with your friends, family, and yourself.
Sonoma County Vacation RENTAL Rules
TRANSIENT VACATION RENTAL FOR PERMIT NO. ZPE17-0364 RULES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Property Address: 14831 Northern Ave., Guerneville, TOT Certificate 1406N
1. Guestrooms. This vacation rental is permitted to have up to 4 guestrooms.
2. Maximum Overnight Occupancy. The maximum overnight occupancy for this vacation rental is 10 persons, not including children under three (3) years of age.
3. Maximum Number of Day Guests and Visitors. The maximum number of registered guests and their visitors allowed during the day is, 16 persons. This does not apply to children under three (3).
4. Limit on Number of Residences or Structures. Only one (1) tenant group shall be allowed on-site ·at any given time. Up to two (2) structures may be used by the tenant group, if allowed by this permit. Tents, yurts and RVs are not allowed.
5. Parking. This vacation rental must provide at least 2 off-street parking space(s). The maximum number of vehicles allowed for overnights guests shall be 4.
6. Noise. All activities associated with this vacation rental shall meet the General Plan Noise Standards. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.
7. Pets. If allowed, pets and service animals must be secured on the property at all times. Continual nuisance barking by unattended pets is prohibited.
8. Trash and Recycling Facilities. Recycling and refuse storage bins shall not be stored within public view unless in compliance with neighborhood standards.
9. Septic Systems and Sewer Connections. The owner shall maintain properly functioning septic system or sewer connection.
10. Outdoor Fires. Outdoor fires, when not prohibited by state or local fire bans, shall be allowed only in permitted fire pits and shall be extinguished when not in use, or before 10:00 p.m., whichever is earlier.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
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Pets
Pets allowed
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About the area
Guerneville
Located in Guerneville, this holiday home is on a river. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Porter-Bass Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Armstrong Redwoods State Park and Sonoma Coast State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Rubicon Adventures and Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Guerneville, CA
What's nearby
- Russian River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Korbel Winery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Johnson's Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Graton Resort and Casino - 43 min drive - 43.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Northwood Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Rainbow Cattle Company - 6 min drive
- Koalas Fine Food - 7 min drive
- Tiki Bar at the r3 - 7 min drive
- Korbel Winery - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
28 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shea M.
19 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shea M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gail R.
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gail R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
23 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Christy M.
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect large group spot
Christy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karlie G.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and home
Karlie G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail R.
27 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great vacation at Outside Inn
Gail R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher F.
31 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Christopher F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam H.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing River House
Pam H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gail R.
21 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish I Was Still There!
Gail R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Deirdre M.
10 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Deirdre M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erika B.
27 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
My sons wedding weekend
Erika B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Loren W.
30 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Loren W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joy C.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another relaxing stay at Outside Inn
Joy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly L.
13 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent river home!
Kelly L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Krista R.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Krista R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maureen W.
20 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away
Maureen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Dolores S.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall experience
Dolores S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
26 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Melissa L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Joe P.
31 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home for reunion
Joe P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
Michelle R.
27 Dec 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good price and location
Michelle R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
2/10 Terrible
marie-helene D.
7 Dec 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disappointing Stay - Not What We Expected
marie-helene D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donald H.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is nice. We enjoy the small town. The owner was so nice and let us check up early 2:00 pm
Donald H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pam H.
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation
Pam H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joy C.
5 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lush and relaxing backyard - great location
Joy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Achim Fehlker
Mila and I live in San Francisco with our dog Che. We have been in the San Francisco Bay Area for 20 years and we absolutely love it, in large part because of our vacation home in the Russian River Valley.
Why they chose this property
We had been visiting the Russian River Valley and Guerneville for many years prior to buying this vacation home and we fell in love with it. The weather, the proximity to river beaches to swim, sun tan, and relax.
The people in this area who are down to earth and love this place as much as we do. When first moving to the Bay Area, we used to go to Napa Valley more, but soon after started to prefer the unique and additional amazing attractions of the Russian River Valley: the redwoods, the rolling hills and vineyards, the proximity to the ocean, and the variability of climates, depending on how far you are from the ocean. That is why we ended up buying a vacation home there.
I am an avid wine collector and still co-own a wine bar. The wineries and wines they produce in the Russian River Valley are amazing! We like Williams-Selyem, Rochioli, and Lynmar Winery in particular.
We fell in love with this property as soon as we saw it, largely due to the amazing and private backyard, the 2 cabins in addition to the main house, its proximity to the beach, and tranquility of the neighborhood. Yet the restaurants and shopping of Guerneville is only a 5-minute drive away. You really get the best of both worlds!
The people in this area who are down to earth and love this place as much as we do. When first moving to the Bay Area, we used to go to Napa Valley more, but soon after started to prefer the unique and additional amazing attractions of the Russian River Valley: the redwoods, the rolling hills and vineyards, the proximity to the ocean, and the variability of climates, depending on how far you are from the ocean. That is why we ended up buying a vacation home there.
I am an avid wine collector and still co-own a wine bar. The wineries and wines they produce in the Russian River Valley are amazing! We like Williams-Selyem, Rochioli, and Lynmar Winery in particular.
We fell in love with this property as soon as we saw it, largely due to the amazing and private backyard, the 2 cabins in addition to the main house, its proximity to the beach, and tranquility of the neighborhood. Yet the restaurants and shopping of Guerneville is only a 5-minute drive away. You really get the best of both worlds!
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