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Lily Pad~Family Retreat w/ Private Dock&Yard!Walk to Town! HtTb/GmRm/Dog/WiFi

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to The "Lily Pad"! Your very own personal resort! - This is your dock!
Grab your favorite seat on your private dock
Wonderful, cozy fireplace!
Living room opens to the deck, Huge back yard and the River!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81624 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Guerneville, California
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pee Wee Golf and Arcade
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lily Pad~Family Retreat w/ Private Dock&Yard!Walk to Town! HtTb/GmRm/Dog/WiFi

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



Lily Pad – Spacious Family River Retreat

Nestled along the Russian River, Lily Pad is a bright, clean, and comfortable riverfront getaway designed for relaxation and fun. With a private dock, multiple decks, a hot tub, and a cozy gas fire table, there’s plenty of space to unwind while soaking in serene river views.
The home also features a game room, horseshoes, and easy walking access to downtown Guerneville, miniature golf, and Pickleball courts—perfect for families or groups seeking endless recreational fun.
Combining riverside tranquility with modern comforts, Lily Pad is a beloved Russian River favorite where guests return year after year to relax, reconnect, and create lasting memories.



HOUSE ESSENTIALS!
3 Bedrooms + Bonus Sleeping / 3 Baths / Sleeps 8
Entry level is up a flight of stairs from the Driveway
Fast & reliable WiFi w/ download speeds of 100mbps +
Pup Ok!


ENTRY LEVEL:
Kitchen - Large & well appointed w/ everything you need to create great meals, granite counters/lots of storage. Counter breakfast bar

Living room - w/ Sofa Sleeper - Sliding doors to back deck overlooking backyard & river, cozy gas fireplace, large flat screen TV - Comcast/Smart TV & Mini Bar w/sink

Dining room - Opens to kitchen. Large table seats 8 - Great for meals & game nights! Sliding door to large decks overlooking the expansive yard & river

Bedroom 1- Primary Bedroom w/ Comfy Queen bed, Flat screen TV. Private Bathroom
Bedroom 2- Comfy Bunk beds w/ trundle under it & twin daybed. Sleeps 4. Great Kids Room
Bedroom 3- Spacious w/a Comfy Queen bed
Bathroom 2 - In hallway area-Shower & Tub


LOWER LEVEL:
Bathroom 3 - W/Shower


GAME ROOM: On lower level
Ping Pong Table
Dartboard
Large extra refrigerator


OUTSIDE SPACES:
2 Decks w/ lots of seating -Decks overlook huge yard, Redwoods & River
Hot Tub
Gas Fire Table
Huge yard leading to River and dock
Private Dock (Kayaks avail Summer only)
Horse Shoes
Sunning deck just above the dock area
Gas BBQ w/Gas hooked to mainline


PLEASE READ:
Private Dock jump in and play or quietly watch as the world floats by... Kayaks are available for renter use ONLY while Dams are up. Late June thru- Early Sept! There is a ladder built onto the deck
*** Our *Kayaks can go in the water only when the River dams are in place. Typically mid/late June thru early Sept*


THINGS TO KNOW:
Yard is NOT enclosed
PET POLICY -$120 Dog Fee per Dog - Dogs may not be left alone in the home unless QUIETLY crated.
8 People MAX Day or night/ 4 CAR MAX DAY & NIGHT - No parking in the garage
Outside Quiet hours 9PM to 9AM. (Including hot tub & inside game room) We want to be Great neighbors
NO PARTIES
Concierge Service


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 and Blue Heron in - Lunch/Dinner
Guerneville - Coffee? Coffee Bizarre- Breakfast/Lunch
Guerneville/Windsor - Pizza? - Pizzaleah & Smart Pizza
Guerneville - Pie/Ice cream? Nimble & Finns
Guerneville - Fun Bars? El Barrio, RRR, Rainbow Cattle Co
Local Taxis? Bill's & R2T2

Discounted Monthly Rates!
Early Check-in or Late Check out (If available) for a fee

TOT# 1972N
ZPE13-0318

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close and lock any doors and/or windows you may have opened. Please put the keys back into the lock box before leaving.
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! Hope it was 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 ZPE13-0318

About the area

Guerneville

Located in Guerneville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Potter Schoolhouse and Children's Bell Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Guerneville, California

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pee Wee Golf and Arcade - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 32 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stumptown Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bazaar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lily Pad~Family Retreat w/ Private Dock&Yard!Walk to Town! HtTb/GmRm/Dog/WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lily Pad~Family Retreat w/ Private Dock&Yard!Walk to Town! HtTb/GmRm/Dog/WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lily Pad~Family Retreat w/ Private Dock&Yard!Walk to Town! HtTb/GmRm/Dog/WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lily Pad~Family Retreat w/ Private Dock&Yard!Walk to Town! HtTb/GmRm/Dog/WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lily Pad~Family Retreat w/ Private Dock&Yard!Walk to Town! HtTb/GmRm/Dog/WiFi located?

This family-friendly Guerneville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Russian River and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. Johnson's Beach and Porter-Bass Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 125 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Lily Pad! The perfect location on the river and an easy walk into town. The house is beautiful and the basement offers a great play space for the kids. We plan on making this a regular trip for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time. The place was great and had a lot of fun on the river. Excellent wi-fi. Pet-friendly. P.S. there were only five forks in the kitchen. Could have used a couple more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanita S.

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

Lovely Getaway

We had a wonderful time, making sweet memories with our family. The house is super cute with an amazing backyard and came with kayaks, and it was right on the river, which made it even more magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house on the river. we will be renting again next year. Did have a power outage for a few hours, but house was equipped with flash lights and lantern, so no big deal.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Magali B.

Fun family escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: With 3 young teens, this was a perfect place to escape for a long weekend. The house is on the river and sits high above the river bank. Beds are comfortable and the house is layed out well for hanging out at the dining room table, living room or out on the deck. We all also enjoyed the ping pong table and dart board in the basement. The jacuzzi was clean and nice, fluffy towels are provided. The only very small issues we had were not enough silverware (forks and regular knives) - besides that the kitchen was well equipped - we cooked all 3 nights and baked for breakfast and found everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Birthday Getaway

Wow, the property is stunning and can't wait to come back. Beautifully located close to town, yet sitting on the back deck or the dock has you feeling relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelia C.

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

Perfect Staycation!!

We had such a great time! So much to do on the property and other activities all within walking distance. We had a group of teenage boys and they fished, kayaked, played ping pong, hot tub, and ate all weekend!We had a nice family dinner the last evening. I’m sipping coffee on the dock on the river right now soaking in the last hour of this tranquil place.Thank you, Lily Pad for such a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

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

Great Time on the River

This is our second time staying here and we love it. It’s a great spot if you have kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

The Lily Pad is magical, and it does not disappoint! Wide open windows, redwoods and the river. Growing up in Sevastopol, my husband and I both felt like he is kids if we could go out to the river for an afternoon. Getting to spend leisurely days on the dock, paddling the kayaks down to Johnson’s Beach for lunch at the snack bar, and watching a little birds in the morning, swoop up and down the river looking for breakfast as we drink our coffee on the dock is heaven. This is the second this is our second time at the Lili pad, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Great Spot on the River

Had a great time, highly recommended. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silver T.

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

Great place

This is our second time staying at this property. We just love that we’ve found a home away from home. Thank you for everything!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan M.

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

Amazing experience!

This property and the accommodations were incredible. Everything was clean, neat, beautifully designed and decorated, and the customer service was superb. Gorgeous location and access to the river. We had a blast and will most definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

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

Great experience!

This was such a beautiful property in the river. Having a private dock was so nice and the host was very communicative and kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Lilly pad

Love it here!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sari U.

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

River time fun!

Great location on the river with great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

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

Great riverfront location!

We enjoyed all of the amenities this property had to offer! Sitting on the dock in the evening and watching the fish jump in the river was so relaxing! Great house for families. Close to restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Great family getaway

My family of 4 had a great time here - we walked to downtown Guerneville, as well as nearby playground and mini-golf, and enjoyed the riverfront dock. We will come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kim F.

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

Wonderful!

Fantastic home in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Exactly as advertised

Great property, super clean, very easy check in instructions and amazingly proactive communications with property manager. I'd gladly stay here again any time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet E., Walnut Creek

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

Lily Pad

Property was amazing in attention to details. Kitchen well equipped, nice linens, comfortable beds,river toys. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

susannah l.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Amazing hot tub, large yard, easy access or river, comfortable house with nice well supplied kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J. M.

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

Excellent!

Property was great and management team was super!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

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

Amazing!

This place was awesome! My family had such a good time on the river. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

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

Nice home in a great location

Our stay in the Russian River area was wonderful. This house was very comfortable and walking distance to the downtown. I would recommend it highly for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

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

Lovely spot with considerate touches

Perfect location! It felt quiet and secluded, yet was walking distance to downtown Guerneville. Snacks and even dog treats/poop bags/toys were provided. The fire pit out back is great for s'mores. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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Hosted by Stace Jardine

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