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HeartoftheRiver~Lovely&Relaxing FamilyRetreat!Walk to River!HotTub/WiFi/Pup
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Guerneville, CA
- Place, Russian River2 min walk
- Place, Northwood Golf Club2 min drive
- Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park6 min drive
- Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Other Space 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
HeartoftheRiver~Lovely&Relaxing FamilyRetreat!Walk to River!HotTub/WiFi/Pup
Nov, Dec, Jan & Holidays Booking Fast!
Relax — we’ve got you covered! With over 10 years as Airbnb Superhosts and the most 5-star ratings on VRBO/Homeaway across Sonoma and Marin Counties (Dillon Beach, Bodega Bay & the Russian River Wine Country), we’re here to make your stay seamless and memorable. Need ideas for a perfect day trip, local wineries, restaurants, beaches, or hidden gems? Just ask — we love to share our favorites!
We promise a well-lit, clean, comfortable, and safe home, complete with music and treats to welcome you. Enjoy time with your favorite people, knowing we’re available 24/7 if you need anything during your stay.
- Your Wine Country to Coast Hosts
Heart of the River - This is a Russian River Favorite!
A Zen-Inspired River Retreat Heart of the River is a stylish 5-star retreat just a short stroll from the Russian River and a short drive into downtown Guerneville!
The main home features two bedrooms and a bath, while a bungalow provides extra sleeping space and an arcade console for added fun.
Step outside to enjoy the spacious deck with cozy seating, custom lighting, a hot tub, private yoga studio, outdoor shower, and ping pong table — perfect for relaxation, recreation, and connection. Blending comfort, style, and serenity, Heart of the River is the ultimate escape to unwind, reconnect, and simply be.
HOUSE ESSENTIALS:
3 Bedrooms / 1 Bath / Sleeps 6
A few steps up from driveway - then one level
Located in a quiet Guerneville neighborhood
Walking distance to 2 popular Russian River beaches
Bonus sleeping in separate bungalow
Great WiFi
Pup Ok
ENTRY LEVEL:
Living room - spacious & inviting.w/comfortable furnishings & windows open to yard. Large flat screen Smart TV, a Cozy gas-log Fireplace
Kitchen - A Chef's dream! Well appointed, large w/a copper farmhouse sink, butcher block kitchen bar & state-of-the-art appliances
Dining area - Large table perfect for meals & Game nights w/ large windows opening to the yard
Bedroom 1 - Spacious w/ a very Comfy Queen bed - Flat screen TV
Bedroom 2- Very Comfy Queen bed
Bathroom - Beautifully remodeled
BONUS BUNGALOW SPACE:
Media
Arcade Game Console
3rd room w/comfy Full size bed
OUTDOOR SPACES:
The yard is an English garden paradise w/tons of butterflies
Fully fenced exterior
Large patio $ deck space w/ a Fab Remote control lighting system in the yard! Magical space
In-set Hot Tub
Gas BBQ
Outdoor dining for 6
Detached yoga/meditation studio
Outdoor Ping Pong table
Outdoor shower
Comfy outdoor seating
THINGS TO KNOW:
Fast Xfinity WiFi
Occupancy: 6 Adult Max or 8 Max w/2 children
Dog Friendly - $120 Dog Fee per Dog - Yard is enclosed-Dogs may not be left alone in the home unless QUIETLY crated.
NO Parties/NO Large Gatherings
Parking: 3 cars max - 2 in driveway + one street-side in front of the fence
Kayaks avail ONLY when Dams are in. Late June thru-early Sept.
Our Suggestions for Local, Tasty Food/Treats/Drinks
Graton - Willow Wood Market - Lunch/Dinner
Occidental- Howards Station in - Breakfast
Guerneville - Boon, Road Trip, Main Street Station, Trillium, Farm Hand - Lunch/Dinner
Monte Rio - Northwood at the Golf Course - Breakfast/Lunch
Duncan Mills - Cape Fear & Blue Heron in - Lunch/Dinner
Guerneville - Coffee? Coffee Bizarre- Breakfast/Lunch
Guerneville/Windsor - Pizza? - Pizzaleah is worth the drive & Smart Pizza
Guerneville - Pie/Ice cream? Nimble & Finns!
Guerneville - Fun Bars? El Barrio, RRR, Rainbow Cattle Co.
Local Taxis? Bill's & R2T2
Fun, Local Day Excursions!
Charter Fishing & Whale Watching out of Bodega Bay
Explore coastal towns w/fun bars, cute shops, art galleries
Golfing in Northwood & Windsor
Rent Boats/Jet skis, Horseback riding at Lake Sonoma
Armstrong Woods
100 Wineries in the Sonoma Valley
Kayak in Jenner & Russian River
Discounted Monthly Rates
Early Check-in or Late Check out (If available) for a fee
TOT# 4369N
TVR22-0069
Relax — we’ve got you covered! With over 10 years as Airbnb Superhosts and the most 5-star ratings on VRBO/Homeaway across Sonoma and Marin Counties (Dillon Beach, Bodega Bay & the Russian River Wine Country), we’re here to make your stay seamless and memorable. Need ideas for a perfect day trip, local wineries, restaurants, beaches, or hidden gems? Just ask — we love to share our favorites!
We promise a well-lit, clean, comfortable, and safe home, complete with music and treats to welcome you. Enjoy time with your favorite people, knowing we’re available 24/7 if you need anything during your stay.
- Your Wine Country to Coast Hosts
Heart of the River - This is a Russian River Favorite!
A Zen-Inspired River Retreat Heart of the River is a stylish 5-star retreat just a short stroll from the Russian River and a short drive into downtown Guerneville!
The main home features two bedrooms and a bath, while a bungalow provides extra sleeping space and an arcade console for added fun.
Step outside to enjoy the spacious deck with cozy seating, custom lighting, a hot tub, private yoga studio, outdoor shower, and ping pong table — perfect for relaxation, recreation, and connection. Blending comfort, style, and serenity, Heart of the River is the ultimate escape to unwind, reconnect, and simply be.
HOUSE ESSENTIALS:
3 Bedrooms / 1 Bath / Sleeps 6
A few steps up from driveway - then one level
Located in a quiet Guerneville neighborhood
Walking distance to 2 popular Russian River beaches
Bonus sleeping in separate bungalow
Great WiFi
Pup Ok
ENTRY LEVEL:
Living room - spacious & inviting.w/comfortable furnishings & windows open to yard. Large flat screen Smart TV, a Cozy gas-log Fireplace
Kitchen - A Chef's dream! Well appointed, large w/a copper farmhouse sink, butcher block kitchen bar & state-of-the-art appliances
Dining area - Large table perfect for meals & Game nights w/ large windows opening to the yard
Bedroom 1 - Spacious w/ a very Comfy Queen bed - Flat screen TV
Bedroom 2- Very Comfy Queen bed
Bathroom - Beautifully remodeled
BONUS BUNGALOW SPACE:
Media
Arcade Game Console
3rd room w/comfy Full size bed
OUTDOOR SPACES:
The yard is an English garden paradise w/tons of butterflies
Fully fenced exterior
Large patio $ deck space w/ a Fab Remote control lighting system in the yard! Magical space
In-set Hot Tub
Gas BBQ
Outdoor dining for 6
Detached yoga/meditation studio
Outdoor Ping Pong table
Outdoor shower
Comfy outdoor seating
THINGS TO KNOW:
Fast Xfinity WiFi
Occupancy: 6 Adult Max or 8 Max w/2 children
Dog Friendly - $120 Dog Fee per Dog - Yard is enclosed-Dogs may not be left alone in the home unless QUIETLY crated.
NO Parties/NO Large Gatherings
Parking: 3 cars max - 2 in driveway + one street-side in front of the fence
Kayaks avail ONLY when Dams are in. Late June thru-early Sept.
Our Suggestions for Local, Tasty Food/Treats/Drinks
Graton - Willow Wood Market - Lunch/Dinner
Occidental- Howards Station in - Breakfast
Guerneville - Boon, Road Trip, Main Street Station, Trillium, Farm Hand - Lunch/Dinner
Monte Rio - Northwood at the Golf Course - Breakfast/Lunch
Duncan Mills - Cape Fear & Blue Heron in - Lunch/Dinner
Guerneville - Coffee? Coffee Bizarre- Breakfast/Lunch
Guerneville/Windsor - Pizza? - Pizzaleah is worth the drive & Smart Pizza
Guerneville - Pie/Ice cream? Nimble & Finns!
Guerneville - Fun Bars? El Barrio, RRR, Rainbow Cattle Co.
Local Taxis? Bill's & R2T2
Fun, Local Day Excursions!
Charter Fishing & Whale Watching out of Bodega Bay
Explore coastal towns w/fun bars, cute shops, art galleries
Golfing in Northwood & Windsor
Rent Boats/Jet skis, Horseback riding at Lake Sonoma
Armstrong Woods
100 Wineries in the Sonoma Valley
Kayak in Jenner & Russian River
Discounted Monthly Rates
Early Check-in or Late Check out (If available) for a fee
TOT# 4369N
TVR22-0069
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Close and lock any doors and/or windows you may have opened.
Turn off the heat and unplug any heaters and/or fans you may have used.
Please treat our house as if it were your own. The check out procedures are in the house. Please follow the instructions to avoid fees.
Thanks, and have a great stay!
Stace
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TVR22-0069
About the area
Guerneville
Located in Guerneville, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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 Laguna de Santa Rosa. Travelling with kids? Consider Rubicon Adventures and Wild Flour Organic Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

Guerneville, CA
What's nearby
- Russian River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Northwood Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
- Johnson's Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
- Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
- Graton Resort and Casino - 34 min drive - 49.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Rainbow Cattle Company - 6 min drive
- Tiki Bar at the r3 - 6 min drive
- Coffee Bazaar - 6 min drive
- Northwood Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Koalas Fine Food - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Stace Jardine
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
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