Title: HeartoftheRiver~Lovely&Relaxing FamilyRetreat!Walk to River!HotTub/WiFi/Pup - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # HeartoftheRiver~Lovely&Relaxing FamilyRetreat!Walk to River!HotTub/WiFi/Pup Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87400000/87395400/87395303/8a0b0e67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87400000/87395400/87395303/c41fd21d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87400000/87395400/87395303/0ad38918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87400000/87395400/87395303/38c56360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87400000/87395400/87395303/717d7321.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Golfing on site, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at HeartoftheRiver~Lovely&Relaxing FamilyRetreat!Walk to River!HotTub/WiFi/Pup. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling and kayaking at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### 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 - 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 detached 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. This is a Russian River Favorite! 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a zoo - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Golf - Kayak - Table tennis - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Composting - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71941000/71940902/623bdc2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Mimosa~Large Family Escape w/ Yard Walk to River! 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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. ### 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 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 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 Property Registration Number TVR22-0069 ### Property is also known as 1301-242702 ## About the area ![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%7C38.48818%2C-123.01358&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KiroBTGp6m4Ij0dk2WvW3DFoQp8=) Guerneville, CA #### What's nearby - Northwood Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.9 km - Johnson's Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km - Monte Rio Public Beach - 3 min drive - 5.0 km - Bohemian Grove - 7 min drive - 6.0 km - Korbel Winery - 7 min drive - 9.2 km #### Getting around - Santa Rosa Station - 32 min drive - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬6 min drive - ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬6 min drive - ‪Coffee Bazaar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬6 min drive - ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is HeartoftheRiver~Lovely&Relaxing FamilyRetreat!Walk to River!HotTub/WiFi/Pup pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at HeartoftheRiver~Lovely&Relaxing FamilyRetreat!Walk to River!HotTub/WiFi/Pup? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at HeartoftheRiver~Lovely&Relaxing FamilyRetreat!Walk to River!HotTub/WiFi/Pup? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is HeartoftheRiver~Lovely&Relaxing FamilyRetreat!Walk to River!HotTub/WiFi/Pup located? > This family-friendly Guerneville vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Russian River and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. Northwood Golf Club and Johnson's Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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