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Big Bertha's! Perfectly Equipped Forest Retreat!

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A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a chandelier, and a view of a forested area through large windows.
A two-story wooden cabin with a deck and stairs, surrounded by dense forest.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A cabin with a staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by dense forest.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Russian River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • High-speed internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Guerneville, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Guerneville

Located in Guerneville, this cabin is on a river. Potter Schoolhouse and Fort Ross State Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures.
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Map
Guerneville, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Korbel Winery - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 29 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Big Bertha's! Perfectly Equipped Forest Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Bertha's! Perfectly Equipped Forest Retreat!?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bertha's! Perfectly Equipped Forest Retreat! on 22 Feb 2027 start from £827, 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.

What time is check-in at Big Bertha's! Perfectly Equipped Forest Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bertha's! Perfectly Equipped Forest Retreat!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Big Bertha's! Perfectly Equipped Forest Retreat! located?

This family-friendly Guerneville cabin is located on a river, within 1 mi (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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Big Bertha’s!

Absolutely the most charming rental, we’d love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2022
Hello Lisa, We are elated you enjoyed Big Bertha's! Thank you for being wonderful guests, you are more than welcome back :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bertha's

Big Bertha's was perfect for our Labor Day weekend getaway. Both the house and property gave us everything we needed to enjoy the long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2022
Hello Meghan, Thank you for being such great guests! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We loved hosting you and hope to see you again soon :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

clean and spacious

Property was amazing. Clean and spacious. Definitely looking forwatd to staying here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place did not disappoint! Truly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely return. The property management firm was very kind and attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful relaxing home

Our family spent 4 nights at Bertha’s and we will definitely be going back. The house was amazing and very well equipped. It felt clean and cozy and loved.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2023
Hello Diana, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Big Bertha's! Thank you for being great guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Great place to stay, but smaller than advertised. Good for 3 adults and 2 children. And very hard to find! Have to be careful about the driveway, it is steep. Otherwise, house is lovely and perfect for stay. Close to river access!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for family get together.

The wooded surrounding made you feel somewhat isolated despite nearby houses. While the house is not large the layout was perfect for myself, 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. Good space to play games inside and out. Loved the decor. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2023
Hello Mary, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being such fantastic guests :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Fun at Big Bertha's

Big Bertha's was just as described, rustic and cozy. We enjoyed the backyard games and large fire place outside. Our group all felt that the wooden staircase leading up to the house was a bit neglected and the kitchen is not stocked like some of the other homes we've rented. Overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2023
Hello Kathy, We are sad to hear of your disappointment with the outdoor stairs and kitchen amenities- We are available to help guests and would have loved to during your stay! We are glad you enjoyed your stay overall and would love to host you again perhaps at another home :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tree house

Looking out the living room windows was like being in a tree house. We loved the outdoor games and that there was a hot tub although we never ended up having time to use it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2022
Hello Janis, Thank you for staying with us and being great guests! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you all again :) We truly appreciate your feedback
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Love For Big Bertha’s

We loved this place. The property was very cute and comfortable and in such a beautiful place. The internet went out the second day we were there so we were unsure on trash procedures as we couldn’t read our email. The out door fire pit was nice for relaxation and roasting marshmallows. The kitchen had almost everything we needed and the outdoor grill was great. I made two tri-tips and they came out perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2023
Hello Kristin, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for letting us know about the internet so we could have the issue resolve for you! We appreciate you and thank you for being wonderful guests :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Location, Quirky Cabin

Overall, we had a nice time staying at Big Bertha’s. It definitely has that homey feel of someone’s old family cabin. The outdoor area is wonderful! Trees, shade, grill, and spa were all great. Kitchen is stocked with most items. We had an issue with the oven the first day but the management had it fixed promptly the next day. There are signs and notes all over the house with do’s and dont’s (mostly dont’s) which I get when you have a lot of folks coming through the rental. There were several about conserving water but when we notified management the upstairs toilet was constantly running there was no response. Overall, it served our needs but I’d stay somewhere a little more updated next time. Personal preference.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect!

7 family and friends rented Big Bertha to celebrate 2 birthdays in the group. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue! The cabin was spotless, in a superb location for river and town access and super cute. A large movie, board game and book collection, bocce ball and tetherball kept us entertained in the evenings. The big outdoor wood fire place was perfect for s’mores after relaxing in the super clean hot tub. Great outdoor shower too! The cabin was thoughtfully well stocked with all the essentials and more. We didn’t need to use half the kitchen supplies or linens we brought. The floor plan is well laid out for singles, couples and kids. Great communication prior and during our trip. Information for everything was easily found and every detail had been thought of. Everyone had a fabulous time. We will definitely rent this one again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
Hello Tracy, Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are thrilled you had such a wonderful experience at Big Bertha's! We would love to host you all again and thank you for being great guests :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is nice and cozy. Had a few ants to contend with- but I would imagine that’s to be expected this time of year.Also- street garbages were already full the day we arrived. We ended up packing the car with some of our trash because it wouldn’t fit.Outside of that the place was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in the trees

We loved Big Bertha! We would totally stay here again, great place when you have a teen and an infant. Large, beautiful and clean windows with great views of the trees, right around the corner from town. Thank you so much for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2022
Hello Kathleen, Thank you for being such lovely guests. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you all again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin with so many extras!

We loved our stay at Big Berthas Place! From the beautiful decor to the comfortable bedding to the fun game room which our grandsons loved to the stunning out door surroundings to the bottle of wine left to every thing clearly marked and convenience to town it was a perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Hello Kenneth, Thank you for being great guests! We would love to host you again and are elated you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Everything went smoothly and we were very happy staying at Big Bertha’s. We enjoyed being at the property and it was close to the activities we were in town for.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place

Big Bertha was a great place to stay. Roomy, comfortable, clean, and relaxing. Great location. Offers everything you want, books, games and bocci ( all of our favorite family things), comfortable beds. We definitely will be back. Thank you for a beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Get relaxed in the forest

We enjoyed our stay at Big Bertha's yes we did! We will love to stay there again for a family get-together. We hope that others enjoy their stay as much as we did. The only thing that we didn't get to do was go in the hot tub it was a bit chilly however when we come back we would love to stay when it's a little bit warmer outside. My daughter loved the place and loved all the food that her mom made there. Kelsey did have one request that she would love for you to paint the door red.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the great review! We love having guests that love Big Bertha's as much as we do!!! And we'll certainly pass along your door color preferences, but can't make any promises... ~ The Team @ Russian RIver Vacation Homes
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great place for families

Big Bertha's was perfect for our 3 generations. Comfortable, well supplied and a super fenced yard. Be aware of the stairs up to the main floor. Our only suggestions: put a baby gate at the top of the spiral staircase and REPLACE THE ADULT BEDS. We loved this place but will not go back if the beds are not replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hello and thank you for the feedback! I'm forwarding it to the homeowner right now! ~ Megan Perkins, Russian River Vacation Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice house that was comfortable and cozy.

We spent Christmas in the house. Very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, cozy, relaxing cabin where you can live in the trees and be close to town!

We really enjoyed our stay at Big Bertha's cabin. The home is well-appointed and very comfortable. We loved sitting out on the deck with a fire, grilling and using the hot tub. The driveway is a little tricky, but most are in that area. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Wonderful house in beautiful setting

We spent the last 3 days here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It suited our needs very well. We were staying with our son and his family (including almost 2 yr old Zoe). There are two levels. My wife and I stayed downstairs. The two upstairs bedrooms were perfect for Zoe and her parents. This house has great indoor and outdoor living areas. Plenty of room to spread out and to enjoy different times of day in the various settings. House is well equipped and has lots of helpful instructions posted. The negatives were few and all related to kitchen equipment. None of the knives are sharp and there is no sharpener. The can opener needs to be replaced. There was no medium sized saucepan. Fairly minor inconveniences, but I am listing them here because I doubt the owners are aware of these things and they can be easily remedied. We will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved it!

Lovely, well-appointed home in the woods. Tasteful decor inside and out. Everything we needed for a fun and relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Love Big Bertha!

My only wish was for a big cutting board! Otherwise, it was fantastic ;) Also, thank you so much for coming out to address our technical needs!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely spot in the trees

Big Bertha was the perfect spot for my almost two week vacation. The first half of my trip was with my two adult kids and a couple of friends of my daughter to celebrate her birthday and and have some family time. The place worked very well for this; plenty of space to spread out but also nice communal areas. After the family left; I hosted three of my lady friends for the next five days. Perfect again for the amount of people. We had a wonderful time using the hot tub, making food and of course lots of laughter and wine form the local wineries. My daughters small dog was my only companion for the whole trip and he loved the place, especially the squirrels in the trees and the sun lounging on the deck.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2017
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