[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres Vacation home with private pool, near Russian River ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21866100/21866052/4cbf79cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21866100/21866052/ca1d18b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21866100/21866052/fa1e5b5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21866100/21866052/9248dec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21866100/21866052/5a600602.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Black Mountain, where the beauty of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley awaits. Enjoy a stay in the historic Farmhouse or Pool House, surrounded by serene forests and hills. Relax on one of many outdoor seating areas, take a dip in the pool or hot tub, or explore nearby wineries and vineyards. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 162243 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Pool - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres "Welcome to Black Mountain! This amazing property is the source of joyous memories for the owners and their extended family and friends for many years. And, they're excited to share it with you! The Farmhouse and Pool House are situated on 92 beautiful acres in the Russian River Valley, with views of serene forests and hills. Though private (there is an onsite caretaker family), Black Mountain is in the ideal location for your Sonoma County getaway. The Russian River is just under a mile away, and there are numerous wineries and vineyards within a short drive. The Farmhouse was built in 1932 and retains much of its original character. On the main floor, the modernized kitchen with extensive counter space, breakfast table, bar seating and adjacent enclosed sun room with ping-pong table allows you to gather with friends and family while cooking, eating and playing without breaking up the festivities. The kitchen is well stocked for serious food events and well lit with generous windows and built in lighting. The living room with woodstove and TV (DVD player only), a second dining area and a bedroom with queen bed and a full bathroom round out the downstairs area. A wide deck with built in bench and additional seating stretches the length of the Farm House and wraps around the kitchen to end at an outdoor shower. Upstairs you'll enjoy the updated 2 full bathrooms and décor throughout the 4 bedrooms - each one is distinctive with original artwork and pieces collected locally and around the world blended with contemporary touches. Two of the bedrooms open to a balcony overlooking the valley and hills. The Pool House, just down the driveway from the Farmhouse, was designed and custom built in 1999 by the current owners. Your first stop at the Pool House is the great room with open trestle ceilings, fireplace, built-in window seat, generous seating areas including a lovely wood dining table, and kitchen with ample wood and concrete counter tops. International folk art and on- of-a-kind furniture make this a remarkable space to gather. There are also musical instruments - a piano, guitar and drums - and sheet music and lyrics for the musically talented. With multiple exterior entrances and large outdoor gathering spaces, the vibe is distinctly upscale camping. An extensive covered patio with built in grill and large table connects the great room to the bedrooms and bathrooms. The two spacious bedrooms and half bath (toilet and sink) are up a set of exterior stairs. Exterior doors lead from a small covered outdoor hallway into each bedroom and the half bath. The bedroom facing the hillside has a queen bed and a private patio and the bedroom facing the lawn and pool area has two queen beds. Both have grand windows to allow sunlight and great views! On the ground level, the full bathroom is definitely upscale camping! The entrance is below the front bedroom and faces the pool area, but once inside the shower and toilet have separate rooms and there are benches and hooks for all towels, shoes and clothes while you play at the pool. Abundant outdoor seating areas, numerous fruit trees, grassy lawns, pool, hot tub and BBQs inspire outdoor living at Black Mountain! The main area of outdoor activity is around the pool and Pool House. There are multiple BBQ options, including a gas grill and a built-in charcoal grill. The covered BBQ patio extends to the pool, which has a safety cover, and along the front side of the Pool House. At the far end of the patio is a 6-person spa.The lawn and stage area to the side of the wisteria covered lounge area are another great place for guests to hang out. Between the apple, pear and plum trees facing the pool is a kid's play structure with swings and a slide. There is truly something for everyone! Know Before You Book Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy is 16. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time. Driveway and Parking: The driveway is an uphill ½ mile, gravel and single lane. On-site parking is permitted for a maximum of 7 vehicles.RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited. Bed Sizes: Farmhouse: Main Floor Bedroom(downstairs): Queen Bed. Upstairs Bedrooms: Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Bedroom 2: Twin Bed and Twin Bunk Bed, Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Bedroom 4: Queen Bed. Pool House Bedrooms: Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Bedroom 2: Two Queen Beds. Caretaker Cottage: The caretaker, Faik, and his family live in the cottage at the top of the driveway, just before and in sight of the pool house. Faik is very respectful of guest privacy. However, he has been instructed to call our office and report any gatherings that exceed the maximum occupancy, or any other guest activity that is in blatant violation of our rules and potentially dangerous or damaging to the property. Rural Property: Black Mountain is a rural family compound. There is a variety of plants and animals living on and around the 92 acre forested hillside. Guests should be prepared to encounter spiders, ants, wasps, mosquitos, tics, poison oak, lizards, deer, raccoons, mice and more. While the homes and grounds are spacious, well-furnished, clean and comfortable, this is not a luxury property. There is no air conditioning, there are no window screens, and the home systems, such as the septic system and the well system, require conscientious treatment. Unattended trash will be ravaged by animals. Guests need to be prepared and willing to deal with the country environment, which requires a degree of mindfulness to ensure their own well-being and the well-being of the property. Heat Source: The Farmhouse does not have central heat. There are electric space heaters in all bedrooms and living areas, and a wood-burning stove in the living room. The Pool House has zoned radiant-floor heating and a fireplace. Pool Temperature: The swimming pool has passive solar heating. The pool is typically 80-85 degrees from late May to late September. The pool ranges from 50-80 degrees the rest of the year, depending on outdoor temperatures and abundance of sunshine. Distance to the Russian River: The river at the Hacienda Bridge is 1 mile away. Cell Phones: Please be aware that many cell phones will not have service at this location. There is WiFi though! Stairs: Exterior Stairs - The pool house bedrooms are up a flight of exterior stairs. Four of the Five Farmhouse bedrooms are up an interior flight of stairs. One Farmhouse bedroom and bathroom are ground-level. Summer Rotation Day: Thursday During the Peak Season, which runs end of June through August, Black Mountain has a 7 night minimum and rents on a Thursday to Thursday pattern. If you make an online reservaton outside of this rotation day requirement, we may contact you about altering your dates. Sonoma County TOT #: 2095 Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: ZPE15-0153" ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 7 spaces) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,243 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21867100/21867031/82c82475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 68 ## About the area Forestville is home to this vacation home. Korbel Winery and Porter Creek Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts or Redwood Empire Ice Arena. [Visit our Forestville travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Forestville.dx500729) [View more Vacation homes in Forestville](https://www.expedia.ca/Forestville-Private-Vacation-Homes.d500729-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.51553%2C-122.92651&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hx285BpOAVDtTUIY7yGjfDRjXeY=) Forestville, CA ### What's nearby - Russian River - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Korbel Winery - 11 min drive - 6.3 km - Russian River Vineyard - 13 min drive - 9.7 km - Johnson's Beach - 15 min drive - 9.5 km - Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 18 min drive - 11.9 km ### Getting around - Santa Rosa Station - 21 min drive - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 19 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬10 min drive - ‪Sonoma Pizza Co. - ‬7 min drive - ‪Coffee Bazaar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Stumptown Brewery - ‬8 min drive - ‪Korbel Winery - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres located? > Situated in Forestville, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Russian River and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Korbel Winery. Porter Creek Vineyards and Russian River Vineyard are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Carl V. Oct 4, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends trip to Wine Country We enjoyed our stay. There were 7 couples and the property spaces were nice for all to enjoy. ##### Carl V. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday celebration getaway Nice space for a big group. We spent most of our time in the farm house because that is where the majority of the group slept. Pool house is very nice and spacious. ##### Lisa C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly W. May 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A quiet haven in Sonoma Ten of our family members spent 4 nights at this peaceful property. We visited a few wineries during the day and then enjoyed our time at the house in the evenings. We especially enjoyed the pool house, it was a great place for all of us to gather together and discuss our day and plan the next day. ##### Kelly W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole M. Sep 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Weekend with Friends The property was perfect for our large group over the weekend. The property is secluded and has a narrow driveway in and out. They give great directions to find the place so follow those and you’ll be fine! They were great with communication while at the property as well! ##### Nicole M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria N. Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lordy Lordy look who’s 40 Family gathered to celebrate 3 members turning 40. Perfect way to celebrate! ##### Victoria N. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. Sep 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day weekend We’ve actually stayed here twice. Our trip was lots of fun. The pool house is great, we did all our cooking and eating there. There’s river access nearby and Guerneville is close. As noted in the listing, there is only one small TV and limited ability to stream content. ##### Amanda C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica R. Mar 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank You We really enjoyed the house. We did not realize though how often the power goes out at this location so losing electricity for the first day was a let down especially when hosting so many people. This caused an issue for a few of us who were working remotely and caused a scare for the food in our fridges and we were told to limit water usage. The house does have a landline so we were able to contact the rental office. It did seem like the house was prepared with flashlights but the batteries were dead. Luckily the electricity came back on just before nightfall. Gorgeous location but a reminder to people that it is located in a remote location so as long as it’s not windy or storm, it’s great. ##### Jessica R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sean C. Feb 2, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location #### Cute property with \*lots\* of restrictions Definitely a cute space. We did have fun. That being said, it's a bit like we were given a minefield and told not to step on anything. The pool house has an entire wall of doors opening to the pool...that you are told not to open at any time. Sound restrictions are unreasonable...I got a giant pile of texts saying our music was too loud indoors when people could easily talk over it at normal volume. A decibel meter next to the pool showed 50db...a quiet office...and no neighbors were anywhere near that close. The sound thing was especially interesting since there is a rooster that will wake you up at dawn everyday, but apparently that's OK. Hiking trails are cute. Beware there are several "bridges" (i.e. planks of wood over some decent sized drops) without handrails. Also, the movie screen in the pool house isn't attached to anything. If you pull on it to bring it down, it could very easily come crashing down on someones head. Pool house floor is pretty dirty. Pool house bedrooms have bathrooms outdoors. Anyways. We did have a good weekend. Not sure if I would stay again, but was enjoyable. ##### Sean C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krishna A. Mar 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay Beautiful home in the woods. Charming farmhouse and lovely pool house. Faik the care taker is very nice and friendly. We loved our stay at the place! ##### Krishna A. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### leslie m., San Diego May 15, 2018 #### Martin family Great place for family group. Need better instructions on take out trash location. Better lighting around property at night for walking between houses. ##### leslie m. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Fred K. Sep 27, 2016 #### The property is great and well maintained. Eight adults and eight children enjoyed the farm house, pool house and pool very much. The property has great amenities and is well maintained. The only real issue was the bees/yellow jackets around the pool. Perhaps some bee traps could have helped! Also, if live sporting events are important to guests, there's no TV service, so that could be an issue. Otherwise, all was great! ##### Fred K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stan T. Aug 31, 2016 #### Great place for family gathering! We enjoyed our week at Black Mountain...especially the pool! ##### Stan T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. Oct 16, 2015 #### Excellent Weekend Getaway at an Incredible Property We visited Black Mountain for a weekend retreat and reunion with 14 people. Not only is it located in a beautiful and secluded area but there was plenty of room for everyone and all the amenities we could want. Each couple had their own room and there's also a bedroom with 3 single beds. The pool house was the perfect gathering area and two fully functional kitchens made dinners in the evening a real treat. We would highly recommend the property and property manager. If we're able to plan a future getaway in the Russian River area we will definitely look to stay here again! ##### Scott B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2015 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor C. Sep 14, 2015 #### Awesome rustic getaway for a group! Black Mountain is a fantastic property. Our group of 16 adults fit perfectly, and had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and left a ton of fun floats for the next guests (you're welcome! ;)), cooked big meals in the pool house kitchen, star-gazed from the pool deck, and enjoyed the nearby redwood hikes and wineries. The location cannot be beat! We decided to keep all of our food and drinks in the pool house kitchen because we spent most of our time down there (rather than at the Farmhouse, which is about 50 yards uphill). It was nice to have an indoor space that was separated from the bedrooms so the the group had a place to hang out after the 10pm quiet time without disturbing anyone. We're a pretty loud group (lots of musicians and constant laughter), so we had to keep our outdoor volume in check once it got late. Despite the large acreage, the houses are close together and the groundskeeper cottage is closer to the pool than we expected, but there's a privacy wall and we didn't see him more than a few times over the weekend. A few things worth noting: - there's no TV or internet in the pool house, and it's pretty much a dead-zone for mobile service due to the metal roof. - there was an issue with ants in some of the bedrooms in both houses, so I made sure to bring that up and I'm sure it will be dealt with swiftly. - while the furnishings are nice and stylish, the property is definitely rustic -- the pictures may look like a villa in napa, but think hiking shoes over stilettos. Was the perfect mix for our adventurous group. All in all, a pretty idyllic weekend. Hope to make it back to Black Mountain someday! ##### Taylor C. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Meadowood Napa Valley](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Helena-Hotels-Meadowood-Napa-Valley.h7673916.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakehouse Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Marcos-Hotels-Lakehouse-Hotel-And-Resort.h909721.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Ahwahnee](https://www.expedia.ca/Yosemite-National-Park-Hotels-The-Ahwahnee.h974797.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Sonoma-Hotels-Fairmont-Sonoma-Mission-Inn-Spa.h465.Hotel-Information) > > [Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Monterey-Hotels-Alila-Ventana-Big-Sur-Adults-Only.h574252.Hotel-Information) > > [Moulin Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatineau-Hotels-Moulin-Wakefield-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h2980778.Hotel-Information) > > [Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Montreal-Airport-Marriott-In-Terminal-Hotel.h2784548.Hotel-Information) > > [Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Rancho-Santa-Fe-Hotels-Rancho-Valencia-Resort-And-Spa.h17535.Hotel-Information) > > [Curry Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Yosemite-National-Park-Hotels-Curry-Village.h42942960.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d178276-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels.d178296.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hyatt Carmel Highlands](https://www.expedia.ca/Carmel-Hotels-Hyatt-Carmel-Highlands.h8495.Hotel-Information) > > [Cedar Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Portal-Hotels-Cedar-Lodge.h889912.Hotel-Information) > > [The Inn at Death Valley – Inside the Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Death-Valley-Hotels-The-Inn-At-Death-Valley-Inside-The-Park.h893179.Hotel-Information) > > [Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Portal-Hotels-Indian-Flat-RV-Park-Tent-Cabins-Cottages.h10409843.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Grand-Punta-Cana-All-Inclusive.h1091208.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature Edmonton South Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-Edmonton-South-Hotel.h4054333.Hotel-Information) > > [Yosemite Valley Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Yosemite-National-Park-Hotels-Yosemite-Valley-Lodge.h16279668.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Death-Valley-Hotels-The-Ranch-At-Death-Valley-Inside-The-Park.h893189.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound](https://www.expedia.ca/Centralia-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Grand-Mound.h2019706.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Whistler](https://www.expedia.ca/Whistler-Hotels.d4115.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Quito (UIO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/uio/toronto-to-quito) > > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to TYO-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/tyo/toronto-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Mohali (IXC) to Nanded (NDC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ixc/ndc/chandigarh-to-nanded) ### Packages > [Bora Bora Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Bora-Bora.d602861.Destination-Travel-Guides)