Rise & Shine is the perfect spot for families and friends to gather with a large workspace in one of the bedrooms, an extra table/desk space in the living room, and 400 mbps WiFi. The backyard beckons with multiple levels of decks, patios and yard - all fenced for your safety - where you can challenge your traveling companions to games like badminton or foosball.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81660 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Retreat to Rise and Shine! Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to Drake's Beach! Game Room!
Bathed in sunlight all day long, Rise and Shine is the perfect spot for families and friends to gather and LOVE the Russian River! With so much to do, you won't want to sleep in - but you have our permission to close the curtains too. The pool and hot tub in the backyard are just part of the multiple levels of decks, patios and yard - all fenced for your safety. Challenge your traveling companions to a game of badminton in the backyard or pool, foosball, and ping-pong in the downstairs recreation room! There's plenty of room to spread out or come together for fabulous meals inside and out. Speaking of cooking, the kitchen was recently updated and is well-stocked - including a coffee and tea station to jump-start the morning!
You won't lack for entertainment and technology either! There are 4 flat screen TVs throughout the house. The master bedroom and living room TVs are equipped with Hulu, HBO, Netflix, Amazon FireStick and surround sound. The rec room TV has cable and DVD/VHS players. And there's a record player (with a selection of vinyl records) as well as iPod mini speakers.
This sleepy residential neighborhood offers an easy walk to the beach with the provided kayaks (seasonal) and relaxed walks with the dog and family. Rinse off at the outdoor shower when you return from the river. Or head into town, the coast or wineries. It's all just minutes away when you stay at Rise and Shine.
Know Before You Book:
Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy is 8 people. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.
Parking: There is parking for 3 to 4 cars - 1 to 2 in the garage and 2 more in the driveway. Street parking is scarce. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.
Bed Sizes: First bedroom with en-suite bathroom: Queen bed; Second bedroom: Queen bed; Third bedroom: 2 twin beds together as a King bed; Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa.
Pool Heater: The pool is kept in swimmable condition year-round, but is heated from late May to mid-September, only. When heated, the temperature is typically between 75 and 80 degrees. The pool has a solar heater, so the heating depends on the abundance of sunshine and weather in the area.
Heat Source: This house uses a Nest thermostat for the central heating system. The rec room is not heated.
A/C: The house does not have air conditioning. Being near the coast, the night time temps drop and just opening some windows is usually enough to cool the house.
Stairs: There are three sets of stairs to the house: one set from the parking area to the front door - outside; from the back deck to the lower level deck and yard - outside; from the main living area to the downstairs rec room and garage - inside. Each set is approximately one story of stairs.
Work from HERE: Rise & Shine boasts a large workspace in a bedroom and an extra table/desk space in the living room. Advertised Wifi Speed: 400 mbps
Fencing and Pool Safety: The backyard is fully fenced and there are gates at the top of the stairs from the upper deck to the lower deck where the hot tub and pool are located. For safety, there are locking pool gates with alarms. Please review the in-home information for locking and alarming instructions.
Noise Sensor and Doorbell Camera: We use a device called NoiseAware to monitor the volume (not content) of activity in the back yard. There is a doorbell camera at the front door.
Docks & Boats: Docks and beaches are seasonal only and available from mid-June to mid-September providing the summer dams are in. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and rowboats that are provided in some of our homes are also available from mid-June to mid-September only. The river is usually too swift for boating in the winter and many docks and beaches are under water until late spring.
Proximity to Wineries: Korbel Winery is the closest winery at 4.8 miles, but there are two tasting rooms in downtown Guerneville 2 miles from the house.
Nearest River Beach: The nearest river access is .2 mile - the beach varies seasonally.
Nearest Ocean Beach: The coastal beaches in Jenner are approx. 15 miles.
Sonoma County TOT #:2045 Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #: TVR 18-0107
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Kayak
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)
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Guerneville, this vacation home is 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 Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Rubicon Adventures and Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Visit our Guerneville travel guide
Is Retreat to Rise and Shine! Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to Drake's Beach! Game Room! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Retreat to Rise and Shine! Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to Drake's Beach! Game Room!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Retreat to Rise and Shine! Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to Drake's Beach! Game Room!?
Check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Retreat to Rise and Shine! Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to Drake's Beach! Game Room! located?
This family-friendly Guerneville vacation home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Russian River and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. Johnson's Beach is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.
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Retreat to Rise and Shine! Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to Drake's Beach! Game Room! Reviews
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Such a cute and comfortable space! The hosts put a lot of care into the home that made it warm and welcoming. When any issues came up the hosts were responsive and helpful.
Had a great time. 1st time stay in the area and it was a blast. Close to river and short drive to ocean. The house had great amenities for my teenage daughter and her friends. Very pleased with the overall trip.
Rise & Shine is one of the nicest properties we have ever stayed at. The interior is very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. If I had to come up with a negative it would have to be that the games were missing pieces or the pieces were in another game. Other than that we very much enjoyed our stay. The neighborhood beach was wonderful and the people we met there were so nice.
We would definitely stay here again.
Very roomy house . Close to river. Lots to do. Accurate description and pictures on line, it met our expectations. We hope to stay there again next year.
This is our 3rd summer stay. And we clearly love it! Great size for our family. Feels like home away from home. Grateful our dog can always come. The pool is amazing for those hot summer afternoon and evenings. Easy walk to a great beach super friendly water flow for kids. I’d love to see some deck maintenance by the pool, all these years in the same boards are still loose and need repair. It was also unfortunate not to be able to leave the back door open off the kitchen for airflow because of the bees and the screen door was broken. I’d love to see that repaired. Overall, we love this property and will be back next year! Thank you!
We couldn't have been more pleased with Rise and Shine! We enjoyed hanging out in the great room and eating meals on the deck overlooking the pool/hot tub. Played many games of ping pong in the blessedly cool basement and badminton as well. The private beach at the river was a ten minute walk away, a joy for our dog. Thanks and hope to come again!
We were lucky to find this home this weekend. It’s a quiet neighborhood about a mile from downtown Guerneville. Had a hot tub and pool. Had a wonderful game room downstairs with ping-pong, fuzzball, pool table and darts. There were six of us and it was just enough space that we didn’t bump into each other.
We rented this place for a getaway with grandparents visiting from out of state. Our kids 2 & 6 loved the property and we had plenty of room. The kitchen is well stocked with many appliances that don’t come standard with a rental (although we couldn’t find a pizza cutter). There were kid dishes as well. There was a pack and play and high chair that were unexpected but useful. We thought that April might be warm enough to use the pool, but it wasn’t. The game room downstairs also is not temp controlled, but we just bundled up and turned on the space heater when we wanted to play pool in the evening. There is private river access a short walk away and we saw an otter on our first day. Overall, a good place to relax.
Kris M.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Han T.
Jun 24, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Not as advertised
The house and amenities are NOT as advertised. Photos on website are out of date/not accurate. The house was not clean even though cleaning people were still in the house after checkin. We told them they could finish cleaning. But, some of the dirt and grime has clearly been in the house for years. The kitchen drawers and cabinets were sticky to touch. Furniture in the game room was old and stained - not been cleaned in any way for a very long time. The owners must have just moved the old discarded furniture from the house downstairs when it was no longer fit for use in the living room. The window screen in the master bedroom was torn so mosquitoes and insects could come inside. The outdoor deck is even worse than the house. Boards are warped with nails sticking up from them. Pool was dirty upon arrival and there was not even a net to clean out the debris. Management said the next day was pool cleaning day. We never saw or heard anybody cleaning the pool. The pool is definitely not heated with no sign of solar heating. The photos show the pool in different condition than now. The pool had uneven bottom – in places the pool bottom would dip by as much as a foot. The trim of the pool was a fake board pretending to be tile. The whole pool was edged with some type of brick/stone that was not evenly placed and that had nails sticking out as well. The deck area had not been cleaned anytime recently. The furniture was covered in debris and leaves and a layer of dirt. When we moved one of the chairs we found somebody else’s trash underneath (used paper towel or some kind of wrapper). Russian River Vacation Homes was the management company for the property and they did a poor job. They lied about having been at the house working on the Wi-fi which had been out when we arrived. We were there when they claimed they were just there. They gave us misinformation before booking about the use of kayaks during our stay (they tried to refuse but we sent them the emails which confirmed they had said boats would be available for us) then they made an effort to help. There was no beach gear like the website claimed - no cooler or even beach chairs. Neighborhood beach was barely usable because the residents permanently set up their tents and chairs and kayaks to “reserve” their space leaving little room on the small beach for visitors. This may be our worst VRBO stay and we will not trust Russian River Vacation Homes again. Be careful of scam.
This property was even better than we had hoped. We rented it for a weekend trip with friends to get out of the city. The space, pool, hot tub, were all perfect and the fact that we could bring our two dogs made it that much better. Would stay again 100%
Misty B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan H.
Sep 12, 2018
Family-friendly with great features and amenities
Walking distance to the river with access to a private neighborhood beach. Kayaks, various flotation rafts, beach chairs, a cooler, life vests and everything else you need to spend a day at or ON the river. Our kids also loved the pool, jacuzzi, ping pong table and many board games. We played several games of Clue. My only recommendation is to add a Sonos speaker to the game room. Overall, a fantastic vacation rental!
Ryan H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin S.
Jul 20, 2018
We love this house
We had a fantastic weekend at Rise and Shine, and were very impressed with all of the amenities. We were not expecting it to be so accommodating for three couples with kids, but it was amazing. From the pool and hottub and sprawling deck, to the extremely well-stocked kitchen, to the amazing game room downstairs to the big comfy living room, we were more than comfortable all weekend. Not to mention you get access to the private beach down the street, and the house is dog-friendly. We will definitely be back!
Caitlin S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hugh W.
Jun 28, 2018
Exceptional Property with everything we needed
My friends and I absolutely loved our experience. The house was beautifully designed with space for plenty of people to gather either outdoors or indoors. The ping-pong and foosball tables in the basement were an especially nice treat.
I also must say that the inflatable unicorn is real! We had so much fun just hanging out by the pool and hot tub. Even the little things worked well, from the wifi, to the cable, to plenty of hot water.