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Room
Seasonal Summer Dock
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Seasonal Dock June to October weather dependent

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Guerneville, CA
  • Johnson's Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Northwood Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Best value on the River Dates still open for warmer weather days

This river front house is an architect-designed, beautifully remodelled, light, airy, private retreat with commanding views of the Russian River fading into hillsides of majestic redwoods. Amazing Deck with a HOT TUB with river views. The 3 bedroom and 2 full bath house is on the point, with a deck, yard, seasonal dock (June to early October dependent on the Summer Dam), and a terrific solarium for indoor relaxing. When not on the river you are one mile from Guerneville’s unique shops, eclectic restaurant scene, and nightlife with festivals, live music and theatre. Ask about bringing a well behaved dog. This well-appointed house offers three queen size beds and a couch with high quality bedding. There are two bathrooms with soft fluffy towels for every guest as well as beach towels. The kitchen is complete for casual to gourmet dining with glassware for wine and cocktails. The house has wireless and Smart Televisions. There is a seasonal floating dock that runs from late April to early November and is dependent on the Summer Dams and the river flow. Kayaks, Canoes, Stand up Paddle Board and inter-tubes are available for your use on the river.
We warmly welcome respectful guests of all lifestyles and family set-ups! Your children are welcome though we hope you’ll help them be extra careful on the deck, dock, and around the river. We hope you enjoy your stay and return often!
Please note we have a 7 person and 3 car maximum reserved parking directly in front of the house. This is a great party house but we have full-time neighbour-friends and late night parties will be reported. After 10 PM no amplified music will be allowed on the Deck.

The cleaning fee is to remake beds, wash linens, towels, put dishes away, clean the bath, vacuum, dust, mop and replace any inventory that is used. Any parties leaving excessive dirty pots and pans or moving furniture or changing the layout of the house will charged extra in cleaning services.

Keywords: Riverfront, house, dock, deck, river views, boating, swimming, kid friendly, inquire with owner on dog visits, great deal, amenities, outdoors, solarium, yard, Wineries, Redwoods, Sonoma

Property manager

Kevin ODonnell
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The cleaning fee is to remake beds, wash linens, towels, put dishes away, clean the bath, vacuum, dust, mop and replace any inventory that is used.
Any parties leaving excessive dirty pots and pans or moving furniture or changing the layout of the house will charged extra in cleaning services.
My house is surrounded by owner neighbors and not vacation renters so please follow the noise rules and no amplified music after 10 PM Thank you

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 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

Guerneville

Located in Guerneville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Potter Schoolhouse and Fort Ross State Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Northwood Golf Club. Rubicon Adventures and Wild Flour Organic Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Guerneville, CA

What's nearby

  • Johnson's Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Korbel Winery - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Bohemian Grove - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 19 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 29 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best value on the River Dates still open for warmer weather days pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Best value on the River Dates still open for warmer weather days?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best value on the River Dates still open for warmer weather days?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Best value on the River Dates still open for warmer weather days located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Russian River, Johnson's Beach and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. Northwood Golf Club is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

My favorite house on the River, and I have rented many.

Small birthday celebration with immediate family. I have so many happy memories here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

River Lovin'

The pease and calm make it a wonderful experience. And swimming was great! Sitting on the deck, looking at all nature has to offer, is an experience that everyone should enjoy!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

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

Lovely house, great communication

Fantastic property, tons of cooking equipment, very close to town, Hot tub was excellent. Had some glitches getting the front door code and turning the hot tub on, but the owner, Kevin, was easy to reach and super responsive. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carla M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot on the Russian River

Great location, comfortable house, there were a few maintenance issues and we got locked out of the house (code stopped working on the door) before our check out time. Luckily there were people still in the house to let us back in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Great spot

Good sized house with all the basics you need. Easy access to river and comes with water toys. Checks all the boxes!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

Matt

Great location for coastal activities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L., Sacramento, usa

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

Getaway

Nice end of summer getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Great view and well equipped for our stay.

The house was spacious and worked well for our large family. We really enjoyed hanging out in the sunroom and on the large deck. It was great to paddle across the river to a small beach with the provided canoe. We spent our evenings in the hot tub enjoying the view. We were happy to be out in the country, yet minutes from town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Karen T., El Cerrito

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

Fantastic Rental

We had a wonderful time at Kevin's house on the Russian River. The house was very clean and everything that you can think of was provided. The kitchen was well stocked. Kayaks and SUPs were provided for enjoying the river. To top it off, there was a very nice, large hot tub that everyone really enjoyed, especially since the weekend was a little chilly. It was even better than I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mellinda B., Los Angeles

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

GREAT LOCATION

We stayed a week for a family getaway. Plenty of space, very clean and kitchen is fully stocked. Deck is nice with a big jacuzzi. Location is great. You feel away from it all but you are so close to town. Having our own private dock with the canoe, stand up paddleboard, kayak and floaties already on the dock for us was great. The only small issue was the jacuzzi (which is right off the master bedroom) goes off and on all night. I'm assuming it's filtering itself but it was hard to get used to and we had no way of turning it off. Other than that everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

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

Great girls getaway

Had a great time. The owners’ instructions were all clear and the house has all you need. We were a little disappointed that the dock wasn’t out yet since the listing indicated it should be by the time we visited but the east fix is just reaching out to the owners before your stay. There are plenty of other local access points to the River, too. Not really walkable to the town (since there aren’t sidewalks and it’s a windy road) but Guerneville is super close and accessible. Loved the sun porch and deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo A.

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

Excellent rental, wonderful owner.

There was a hiccup between the platform and owner, to where the owner was unaware we had rented the home for this weekend. Kevin had to quickly rearrange his plans to accommodate us and did so without hesitation. I'm sure it was a huge inconvenience for him, but he was committed to making sure we were taken care of. The home is wonderful and just as advertised. Because of stormy weather we were forced to spend more time in the home than expected, but it was comfortable and had everything we needed. The hot tub is great and private. The home is on the third floor so be prepared to climb those stairs. We had no cell service when arriving at the property so have your access code and any other info before arriving. We had to drive a few minutes back into town to get service. The wifi works great once inside. Thanks again Kevin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Irene M.

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

Great location and view

The house is in a great location, overlooking the river and about a mile from Guerneville. We appreciated the kayaks, paddle boards and canoe available at the dock - enough for our party of 5 to all go out on the river together. The house was spacious enough for our family/group. The large deck and view were wonderful - we enjoyed sitting in the hot tub, grilling and sipping wine out there. The host also responded quickly when we had questions about the house. Some suggestions for improvement would be to update the kitchenware, sheets and towels and to clean the grill - it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a long time. Also, having 2 twin beds in one bedroom instead of a full-size bed in each bedroom could better accommodate groups and families (i.e. our teenage sons did not want to be in one room and one bed). I think the couch in the living room was advertised as a pull-out, but it is not. Overall, though we had a great vacation and wold return to this house, hoping that the minor improvements could be made!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mike B.

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

Great location

Other than a few household problems we had a very enjoyable stay. Some of the things the owner can look at are: there was only one extra blanket for all three bedrooms. Shower nozzle in the guest bath needs to be upgraded it did not work properly. Sliding screen doors very difficult to open either off the track or bent. Only one burner could be lit on the barbecue had to remove the grates and the shield to manually light the other four burners. The kitchen sink faucet is frozen in one position and cannot be swung side to side. Many of the games were missing parts and cards to the particular game. a four-day stay We we’re informed at the last minute, just before entry to the home that the washer did not work. This caused an inconvenience due to our four day stay. All in all we enjoyed our stay with exception of the few inconveniences that we had to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Beverley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great Location! Beautiful views!

The home was very clean. It had a nice open floor plan with a great deck and hot tub. Great for families. It was located very close to Gurneville, which had good restaurants, grocery store, and shops. Kevin was a really nice host, responsive (although sometimes took over 7 hours to receive a reply when an issue was reported), and wanted to insure that we had a nice stay. There were some hiccups, which Kevin resolved when he could, and stated that the others issues would be worked on. Biggest disappointment was the dock was not open during our June stay, thus we could not use the water toys or access the Russian River from the back of the home. The VRBO description said that it was open June to October, and we assumed it would be for our June 10-13 stay, but it was dock was not. The description should have said sometime in June, which I would have verified prior to making the final payment. There an amazing number of books, but only one DVD (Sponge Bob). Luckily, I was able to log into my Netflix account. There were SMALL TVs in all bedrooms, and in the living room. Could not BBQ on our last night as there was no manual, and the knob settings were illegible, and we were not able to turn in on. The reasonable rental price was indicative as there were some projects that were pending. All in all we had a nice stay and enjoyed the area. One day we went to Safari West (about 35 minute drive) and highly recommend the three-hour tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rosemary m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Z.

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

Relaxing River Getaway

We came for Thanksgiving 2022 and had a relaxing stay. The house was located directly on the river and we were happy to find the dock still available this late in the season. The kitchen had everything we needed to make our Thanksgiving dinner. The beds were comfortable and the home had all the amenities necessary for a family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R., Walnut Creek, CA, USA

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

Relaxing and Besutiful

Home has a wonderful deck for river and star gazing and a beautiful new hot tub. We spent most of the time on the deck when not out floating on the river or tasting wine or walking through the redwoods. Conveniently located but quiet. Our 5 year old granddaughter loved the toys!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricky F.

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

Great get away, would recommend this property for a friendly and relaxing time.

Enjoyed all the amenities that were included for the stay, enjoyed the water for swimming and scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Perfect

Everything you need for a getaway, close to town, all amenities for floating, kayaking or paddle boarding the river. Well-stocked kitchen with plenty of spaces to retreat and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

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

On the River

The six of us--parents, two adult kids with partners-- TREMENDOUSLY enjoyed our stay on the river. Great for just hanging out.... wine touring.... beach ratting.... soaking in the cool ( but, unfortunately, thank you drought/climate change!) low (but not too low) river. Gonna do this again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

abigail g.

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

Cozy home with great location on the river and close to town!

This is lovely property. We had all the comforts of home plus the added bonus of river front views, hot tub, floating dock and paddle equipment. We loved to kayaks and paddleboards and the dock was a wonderful spot to just relax and enjoy the birdsong on the river. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Family trip

We had a great stay on the Russian River. Centrally located for all the activities we wanted to do and see. Memorable stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kevin ODonnell

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Greetings! We are Kevin and Sophia O’Donnell and we are currently residing abroad as US Diplomats. Kevin is a Bay Area native and this is our Russian River dream home. We love to visit for its peace, tranquillity, and convenience to wineries, California’s many natural wonders, and our extended family in San Francisco. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

If you are planning to travel to Panama, India, Colombia, Mexico, Africa, Egypt and Australia we have lived there and can give you some background.

Why they chose this property

The river, the deck, the dock, the redwoods, the hiking, the natural beauty, the pinot noir, the beaches, the farmers markets, the restaurants, the rustic charm, the hot summer days, the cool evenings, the fireplace, the morning fog, the artisan shops, the sauvignon blancs, the amazing vistas, for our kids and for the kids inside of us.

What makes this property unique

You can enjoy the natural beauty of this special area in an elegantly appointed house with all the amenities to make this a unique experience.

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