Skip to main content
Entire home

Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly

Photo gallery for Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly

Terrace/patio
Outside lounging
View of the front yard
Property grounds
View of second level - especially good for pets.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly

This cozy, rustic, cottage has 3 bedrooms, two queen beds and one double bed, sleeps 6, has 2 bathrooms. It is a 5-minute walk to the Russian River and a 10-minute car ride to downtown Healdsburg. The cottage has easy access to hiking trails behind the house, up Fitch mountain, and to the nearby dog park, at the Villa Chanticleer. There is an outside eating area, a deck, BBQ, and a fenced-in yard, excellent for pets and small children. Inside there is a washer and dryer, two flat screen tvs, and wifi availablity, gas fireplace, fenced-in yard. It is a relaxing place with few neighbors and many redwood trees. Once you arrive you feel like you are miles away, yet it is only a 10-minute car ride to downtown Healdsburg, with its elegant dining. boutique shopping, and wine tasting.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Property overview
Creekside Cottage and Bungalow. Cozy, pet friendly, close to town. Sleeps 6
Healdsburg
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
Creekside Cottage and Bungalow. Cozy, pet friendly, close to town. Sleeps 6

House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

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, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave the sheets and duvets on the beds after using. We change the sheets for every visit but do not want the items on the floor in transition. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet times 10pm - 10am
No candles or smoking
Reserved parking in front of garage doors for owner.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 687031
Property # 687031vb
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

About the area

Healdsburg

Located in Healdsburg, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River and Safari West. Raven Performing Arts Theater and Healdsburg Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
View more Cottages in HealdsburgOpens in a new window
Map
Healdsburg, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Healdsburg Plaza - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Dry Creek Vineyard - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • River Rock Casino - 24 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Calistoga Hot Springs - 49 min drive - 48.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 21 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Oak Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Acorn Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bravas Bar de Tapas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Villa Chanticleer - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Idlewild - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Russian River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Healdsburg District Hospital and Healdsburg Golf Club. Badger Dog Park and Healdsburg Museum 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.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little weekend getaway spot! Very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and clean. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Great spot! Easand comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! It's a quiet neighborhood, the Russian River is a short walk away and downtown Healdsburg is a short drive. It's a nice place to rest after being out and about all day--would stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spot! Cottage has lots of character! Could have been cleaner and outdoor spaces more kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

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

Nice getaway by the Russian River

Very adequate lodging for 6 with 2 bathrooms. Nice directions for a short walk down to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yael M.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage is a comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P.

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

Great place for family with dogs

Great little cottage with everything we could need. Nice separation for multiple families if needed, and close to the river as well as not far from downtown Healdsburg. Great little getaway for our family and pups!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl P.

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

Adorable Mountain Cottage

Cute property! It’s a little rustic, but has everything you need. The location is beautiful and convenient to Healdsburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

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

Adorable stay, great location!

Perfect place for enjoying the beautiful Northern California scenery. A quick drive to downtown with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and wine bar. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2023
Thank you for the 5 star rating!! We all put a lot of effort into making it a nice place to hang out! Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia E.

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

Wonderful stay with family

Maria’s home was perfect for our family’s weekend trip to Healdsburg. Comfortable, spacious and my 3-year old loved the outdoor space for playing. Short drive to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity B.

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

Charming River House

My friends and I loved staying here. It's a charming house with a lovely outdoor space and access to a great spot on the river. It feels quiet and remote, but town is so close that we were able to have a lovely night out. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya K.

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

Great Place!

If you have a family of 5-6, this is a great place to stay. Soooo quite and relaxing! Parking was easy. And met expectations as described! Highly recommend for Passport Wewkenk!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2023
Thank you for your 5-star rating !! You left the place beautifully. Enjoy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bertha G.

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

Beautiful Wine Country

We went to Healdsburg for a family wedding and included a trip to Davis Family Vinyards. The house was awesome! Everything you need is there. Easy directions and parking! I will definitely consider this as our go to home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Excellent winter get away on Fitch Mountain

We escaped Minnesota for a 2 month stay at this cozy, and r rustic cottage. Everything was as expected based on past reviews. Maria was super accommodating and friendly!
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the location and the fenced yard. The heat was not working the first night. The owner came and fixed the heating problem the next day and brought over a frying pan which we appreciated. The couch really needs to be replaced, besides being ripped, cushions and frame have deteriorated to a point that it is difficult to use Cleaning could have used more attention
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori W.

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

Fitch Mountain Cabin

We were glad to stay at Maria’s cabin on Fitch! We are very familiar with the mountain so we really appreciated the great parking spaces that come with the cabin. If your party includes anyone with mobility issues, make sure you are aware of bedroom-bathroom layouts and big step in for one of the showers.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

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

Nostalgic getaway

Within a Stones throw of my grandmas cabin where I spent my childhood summers, this place was ideal. Reached out to the owner about a minor issue upon arrival, and the response was immediate. It was great that she grew up in that house also, so we reminisced about the old neighborhood. The River was wonderful and within walking distance. Such a lovely relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia G.

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

A weekend on Fitch Mountain

We arrived in the late afternoon and enjoyed a relaxing stroll to the river. Where the swallows were busy dipping and diving for food. After returning to the wonderful home, we nestled down outside with a cool beverage and soaked in the canopy of green beauty. A lovely peaceful weekend. Comfortable beds, nice hot showered and plenty of towels!! It felt like home! Thank you for our experience in your Fitch mountain retreat!! We loved our stay! Everything was perfect. Great Wi-Fi too!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris K.

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

Cozy mountain cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this quiet, comfortable cottage. The beds were comfortable and the gas fireplace was a bonus on the chilly nights. Be sure to read the previous comments carefully, as there are comments indicating certain items that are not included, that should be. These include washcloths and dishwasher detergent for starters. We did not contact the owner about these items since we were only there 2 nights. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2022
Dear Readers, .The house sits on the North side of Fitch Mountain and is comfortable The beds are nice and a there are beautiful outdoor seating and eating areas. Over the years we have received multiple five star reviews. We continue to maintain high standards and dedicate our time to the comfort of our clients. I
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Charming, but hot and in need of a deep clean

The house is cute, and comfortably fit 3 adults to experience all Healdsburg had to offer. We did expect (and wish) it was cleaner. Also, it was quite hot when we were there, but the portable A/C unit blew a fuse and, when it was fixed, it was set at a stifling 86 degrees - it was hot-hot-hot when we returned from a day of exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2022
During the hottest day on record 115 degrees outside- the house was probably hot when they got back. We went up to fix the fuse and left one air conditioner on all day and when they returned it was still hot. It was a hot weekend, one for the record books.
Verified

8/10 Good

Margana N.

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

Old craftsman cottage

The good: Cute craftsman cottage and nice enclosed outdoor area that was really dog friendly! Quiet neighborhood. Towels were clean and fireplace kept us warm. What could be improved: We ran out of paper towels and wished they stocked more in the pantry. No hand soap in the kitchen or body soap in the showers. We requested early check in on Thursday morning and owner didn’t respond to our message until the evening before our check out date with a generic message as if they didn’t know we were already staying at their property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sonya J.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

October Visit

Only part of our group ended up going to CA, however, their impression of the rental was not good. Things are worn out & dingy. No exterior lights. The 3rd bedroom was not insulated. The road to get to the house was terrible. The rental was not worth the amount we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2021
It is always difficult when everyone does not make the trip to California. It makes the place more expensive because not everyone chips in, and it makes the vacation not as wonderful as expected. Unfortunately the review seems like it was written by someone who did not stay at the house. Yes it is a rustic, 90 year old cabin in the woods. Yes the road is a county maintained road, and not in the best condition, but as a homeowner I have no control over that. There are lights outside. The interior was painted, new appliances were purchased and new hardwood floors were put in, within the last 2 years. I believe if you did not choose the place than your expectations may be different than the person who did choose it. If that person does not come on the trip, but writes the review, unfortunately all the charm of the house is lost.
Verified

8/10 Good

Betty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Adequate

Nice location in the redwoods, convenient to town. Nice outdoor seating area. The beds were comfortable. We were disappointed in the kitchen. There was a Keurig coffee pot but no pods provided. No information had been given that you needed to bring your own. There was a coffee pour over with an electric kettle. Access to the river was not available based on the directions of the owner. There was information given on access to the river via some stairs off the road. However there is new construction in the area where the stairs should have been.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2022
Glad to hear the beds were comfortable and the outside seating area was nice. As far as the k-cups- the last people texted me about the coffee and bought their own k-cups in town, so I was surprised when you were disappointed, and did not reach out. Also I had the instructions to the river written down, on paper for guests, and you wrote that you found the instructions. I wonder why you did not text me for clarification rather than mention it in the review. It would be frustrating to not be able to find the river. Puzzling.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Quirky place

This place worked out ok but I wouldn’t book it again if coming back to Healdsburg. If it’s your first time to this area I would stay closer to town. I will say the area is peaceful with little traffic. I enjoyed drinking my morning coffee outside savoring the peace and quiet with the hummingbirds and squirrels. Pros: feels secluded, private courtyard with outdoor seating. Good breeze since it’s on the side of a hill. There’s a beautiful large redwood off the deck. Cons: There’s a lack of seating for 4 adults in the living room and what’s there needs replacing. I only found 1 frying pan and it’s small. Parking is across a small street so you have to go a little further with your suitcases. Overall, it just was not a comfortable place to stay for the nightly rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Maria Smith

Host profile image
Although I purchased the house in 1997, it has been in my family since 1967. I grew up in Burlingame and we would come to the cottage during the summers. The warm weather, beautiful scenery and the friendly people are the main reasons why all my family have moved to Healdsburg, (in the last 10 years). The natural beauty of Fitch Mountain, the music in the plaza, and the amazing food and wine are reasons why we have stayed. Swimming in the Russian river near home, is an fun place to hang out with your loved ones. We have spent much time on the beach, my children grew up playing there, as I did.
I graduated from UC Berkeley, went on for a teaching credential at St. Mary's College and then got a special education credential at Dominican College, here in California.
Currently I teach Special Education in a neighboring town, and since my sister is going out of town, I am able to stay at her house and dog sit, while others are renting my home.

Why they chose this property

Once you walk through the gate you feel you are miles away from everything. The mountain cottage is close to a beautiful, rocky beach, and hiking trails, while minutes away from downtown Healdsburg, with its excellent dining, shopping and plaza.

What makes this property unique

It's a cottage that has been in our family since 1967. Generations of children have played in its yard. We have wonderful memories of spending summers at the river, dinners on the deck, and picnics at the plaza. There are several wine tasting venues and excellent shopping downtown. The Redwood trees growing in front of the cottage are magnificent.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Go further with the Vrbo app

  • Easily message your host
  • Access, share and manage your trip
  • Earn OneKeyCash on holiday rentals
Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app
QR code to download the app