Serene shared space w/riverside pool, private river access!

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The full moon's reflection on the river can be seen from the house!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4109.7 sq m

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1474 S. Fitch Mt. Rd., Healdsburg, CA, 95448

Russian River
‪1 min walk‬
Healdsburg Plaza
‪4 min drive‬
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
‪15 min drive‬
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Enjoy a riverside lodgette just steps from the banks of the Russian River and walking distance to the charming Healdsburg town square. Fill your days canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddling, fishing, bird watching, swimming in the pool, riding bikes into town or napping on the deck. Our river otters were back this year and have been spotted off the river bank where we regularly see, blue heron, white egrets and osprey! There is a family of deer in the adjacent field and neighborhood fox. This serene country escape is nestled under oak trees and close to Healdsburg's acclaimed restaurants, wineries and shops. Downstairs suite, completely separate from upstairs owner suite. Two cozy bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. Each bedroom has separate access to bathroom with shower. Kitchenette has sink with large mirror, coffee makers, hot plate, slow cooker, toaster oven, popcorn maker, egg cooker, hot water maker and fridge. Expansive river views and lodge decor. Private gate. Lots of games, toys, puzzles, books, t.v. and wifi. Outdoor dining area. River access includes two kayaks, two SUP boards, life jackets and paddles. Sleeps 4. This owner is restricted to 30 day reservations.

Property manager

Carina Trowbridge

Languages

English

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Pool

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Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Please inquire.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Please send inquiry to owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed anywhere on the property.

Primary renter must provide photo ID proving that they are over the age of 25 years.

If travelers would like to bring a pet to the property they must initiate a conversation about the issue with the property owner prior to arrival.

Important information

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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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Healdsburg

Located in Healdsburg, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Healdsburg Golf Club and Pezzi King Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Safari West and Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek, or check out an event or a game at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Healdsburg, CA

What's nearby

Russian River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Healdsburg Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Matrix Winery - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Dry Creek Vineyard - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
Jordan Vineyard & Winery - 15 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

Santa Rosa Station - 19 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Black Oak Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
‪Duke's Common - ‬4 min drive
‪Quail and Condor - ‬4 min drive
‪Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene shared space w/riverside pool, private river access! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Serene shared space w/riverside pool, private river access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene shared space w/riverside pool, private river access!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene shared space w/riverside pool, private river access!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene shared space w/riverside pool, private river access! located?

This family-friendly Healdsburg cabin is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Russian River, Healdsburg Golf Club and Badger Dog Park. Healdsburg Museum and Raven Performing Arts Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Genoa G.

12 November 2024

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

Awesome Trowbridge Property

This is a gorgeous property and the owner lives above. It felt as though me and my friends were the only people on the property. The beauty of this property made our stay extremely comfortable!!! The only draw back is that there is only a kitchenette. If the owner would add a small stove she could command more and it would complete this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 November 2024

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

Beautiful Place

Great property, beautiful location on the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn F.

6 October 2024

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

Perfect getaway!

The property was gorgeous and as described! We saw lots of wildlife, the backyard is incredibly peaceful, and we were so close to downtown Healdsburg for easy access to great food and wine. The best part was how kind and communicative the host, Carina, was. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

13 September 2024

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

Tranquility

The house has a great view of the Russian River. We saw plenty of birds and a family of otters. The beds were comfortable. Kitchenette is limited but met our needs. Good location. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

9 August 2024

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

Beautiful retreat!

We couldn’t get over how amazing the backyard was. The view of the river and hills, so much wildlife, it was really everything you’d hope from the pictures. And it has lots of seating and a great pool, so we were out there for hours a day. We surprised ourselves by not even making it into the river during our stay, but we’re definitely hoping to go back, and that will be top of our list! The inside had the basics. I would note that the kitchenette is very limited, but in retrospect I can see it’s very accurately described in the listing, and it’s on me for not reading it carefully enough. I’ll also share our temperature observations, since other reviewers emphasized the lack of AC: we were up there for two 100+F days, and the lack of AC was no problem for us. Granted, we were on day trips or in the pool at the hottest times of day, but by evening it was perfectly comfortable indoors with the fans (and we are San Franciscans with a very low tolerance for heat! 😄) We had the property to ourselves during our stay. I’m not sure who (usually? sometimes?) occupies the upstairs unit, but if they use the backyard too, that may affect the vibe. Lastly, the host was very communicative and responsive, and gave us some great suggestions for local events during our stay! All in all an amazing getaway, and we really would love to go back in the future!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

6 June 2024

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

Little piece of paradise on the Russian River

We really enjoyed our stay in Healdsburg! Just a few minutes from downtown yet felt so removed overlooking the Russian river, which was so peaceful. We were able to walk down to the river and walk in the water, which was super fun! The beds and pillows were super comfortable. The shower had great water pressure and overall we had a great experience! I would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn H., Clovis

6 July 2022

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

Perfect location, lots of space

This house is in a perfect location, on the river, close to the adorable town of Healdsburg and with easy access to many other Wine Country towns. The pool and river right outside, with all the bird song and activity, were beautiful and enjoyable. Mornings were amazing, peaceful, the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea) and read, plan the day, just sit quietly and relax. My husband said it was the most relaxing vacation he has had in a while. The house was spacious, with lots of room for a family to spread out, have their own spaces when needed, and to gather for meals, games, etc. The wifi was strong...two of our family had to work and do online classes while we were there and both were able to access the internet at the same time with no hiccups. The home, linens, etc., were clean and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed with cookware, dinnerware, etc. Throughout the property, the owner paid attention to details like having citronella candles outside to help against bugs, a cabinet of games and dvd's, and little notes to help you know where things are and how to use them. Carina was friendly, accessible, quick to reply to questions, and a wealth of knowledge about what to do in the area. Her recommendations for the farmer's market, live music on the plaza, a bakery, places to eat when we didn't want to cook, etc were spot on and we enjoyed Healdsburg life for a week. The people of Healdsburg were friendly and helpful. The only downsides were, first, no air conditioning, which might be ok most of the year, but we happened to be there during a heatwave and even cooling in the pool, using fans and opening windows at night didn't bring relief until about 1 a.m. The other downside is that the lower level is only accessible from an outdoor staircase. On the one hand, it would be great if you had multiple families or couples who wanted their own space, but it felt a little disconnected for one family traveling together. If traveling with little ones, you would probably want one adult to stay downstairs since there is direct pool and river access from those rooms. This information is in the description and another review, so I take full responsibility for not realizing these two downsides before I booked. With that said, I recommend this house and this hostess.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K., Amherst

21 June 2022

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

Incredible location

The house is really one of a kind. The property has an extended waterfront right on the Russian River, and there are canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards that you can use. Two of us kayaked upriver and saw an osprey at close range. The owner is extremely helpful and friendly. The beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped; there is so much stuff that it may take you a few minutes to find things. There are multiple locations outside where you can sit and eat or play games, even a treehouse. We are seriously thinking of going back in a year or two.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn S., Poway, CA

18 January 2022

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

Great Family Home in Healdsburg!

My family and I stayed at this beautiful riverfront home right after Christmas and through New Year's Day. It was a great location for us to have privacy while also being close to the amenities of downtown Healdsburg and nearby wine tasting. My family of six adults had plenty of room to spread out. The weather did not allow for us to take advantage of the outdoor amenities as it was cold and raining off and on, but we enjoyed our time inside the home and loved the beautiful view of the river. We had a heating issue downstairs the first night we arrived but our host was very responsive and resolved the issue quickly. My only disappointment with the home was a misrepresentation in the listing that makes it sound like a 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms but the downstairs bedrooms (2), family room and bath are only accessible by an outdoor staircase. From the listing, I was not expecting that two family members sleeping downstairs would have to walk outside in the rain every time they wanted to come upstairs. This set-up would have been perfect for two families traveling together and wanting their space, but that was not our situation. I wish the listing had clearly stated that there was no interior staircase to the lower bedrooms. Overall, however, I highly recommend this beautiful property for a large group stay in Healdsburg.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

7 September 2021

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

Magical weekend on the river!

This home is an absolute delight. Unreal location close to town with the stunning backdrop of the river. The pool was clean and beautiful, the house had everything we needed and there was plenty of space for 4 couples.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey N., San Francisco

22 August 2021

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

Our stay at 1474 S. Fitch Mountain Road in Healdsburg

Our group of 10 spent 5 nights this week in in this VRBO property and we will expect to do it again. The property has a location on the Russian River with views that are beautiful. The 5 bedrooms and beds are comfortable and evenings are quiet and pleasant. The yard is good for small kids to run around, and the pool is another big plus. We saw hundreds of quail, some white egrets, blue jays, turkey vultures, red tailed hawks, and a few deer.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Howard T.

14 August 2021

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

Beautiful setting and convenient location. What a great view with the hills and Russian River!

Property is in a lovely setting and well appointed. We didn’t lack for anything. Very close to Healdsburg (we walked to and from town one day) which has fantastic restaurants and unique shopping. Highly recommend this home. Carina was easy to work with.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

11 November 2017

Looking forward to our stay

We are getting a rain check on what we are sure will be a wonderful stay at Carina's home. After looking forward to this vacation since last xmas, we unfortunately made our reservation during the fires. We have not been able to communicate with Carina since then, but hope that she and her family are all safe and sound

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

10 August 2017

Best River House on VRBO

We've stayed a at a bunch of houses on the river now and this one is by far the best! Perfect part of the river with a nice view and an amazing pool. And the house is beauuuuutiful with a ton of space to chill. Very much looking forward to coming back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

28 June 2017

Wonderful family staycation!!

We live in Sonoma County and were looking for a large house to accommodate ourselves and visiting family and friends for the weekend. We couldn't have asked for a better place! Warm and inviting house with lots of room for everyone, gorgeous swimming pool and decks with views of the river, easy beach access where you can canoe, kayak, and paddle board. While you feel like you're far from the city, it's only a 1.5 mile drive to town which was very convenient. Wonderful owners, easy to work with and very accommodating.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nancy L.

30 May 2017

A lovely place.

We had a wonderful time staying at this large, charming house, full of family mementos. The owner was easy to contact before and during our stay to answer questions, and there was more than enough room for our group of 6 to relax. While its only a short driveway to downtown, the easy access to the river and large yard made us feel like we were out in the country.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha G.

27 May 2017

Great Location.....Excellent Accommodations

My family visited California for a wedding. This property is stunning. Great location on a large piece of property. The home is very spacious. We had a group of 8 of us and there was more than enough room. The owners were exceptional to deal with. It is very close to the downtown core of Healdsburg which has numerous shopping and dining options. There is also a golf course less than a mile away from this rental. I would highly recommend this location to anyone.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

29 May 2016

The only way to visit the wine country!

This house was a fantastic way to visit the area. You get the comforts of home, a private swimming pool with fabulous views, and direct access to the river for canoeing. There is plenty of space to walk about and play, but you're only minutes away from downtown Healdsburg and all that it has to offer. Adults, kids, or both will enjoy staying here, and once you visit, you'll find it hard to leave.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

20 April 2016

Rental 848278

This was one of the most enjoyable family gatherings for a wedding at one of the most beautiful properties we have ever experienced. The setting on the Russian River was magnificent and to believe we were minutes from the spectacular downtown Healdsburg.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA M.

18 April 2016

Fabulous setting

I can't say enough about this wonderful property! It is truly a gem. So close to amazing downtown Healdsburg, and yet so private and quiet. It is spacious, well appointed, and breathtakingly beautiful. Whether you are looking for a retreat, family reunion, girls' weekend, you name it! This house is fabulous. The huge stone fireplace and wood paneling throughout makes for a great place to cozy up during inclement weather and just relax. The kitchen was very well stocked and we were able to seat our whole party around the dining room table. The expansive decks, saltwater pool, and Russian River in the front yard make for lots to do when the sun is shining. And the convenient location is hard to beat. We rode our bikes to downtown for a little wine tasting. We golfed at beautiful Tayman Park that is literally less than a mile away. We can't wait to go back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doreen N.

11 April 2016

Time to Relax!

I've spent two separate, wonderful weekends at this very spacious, cozy, and private house.The first time was with several girlfriends, and the second was with several couples. It's very clean, comfortable and comes well equiped. It has a large separate living area (plus bathroom and separate entrance) below the main floor that's perfect for teenagers or another family. It's ideal for a family or group that wants to be close to downtown Healdsburg (we biked there), wants to golf (a couple minutes away), wants to sit along the river or go canoeing (we've done both), and/or just wants to relax and enjoy swimming in the pool. If the weather is nice you're sure to enjoy a few hours out on the front deck mesmerized by the beautiful views!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tessa G.

10 April 2016

Beautiful Home!

We absolutely loved our stay at this amazing house. It makes for the perfect, relaxing getaway, and the owners were extremely easy to work with. Once you spend time by the pool overlooking the river, you won't want to leave! We will definitely be back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

8 April 2016

Wine Country Get Away...to Heaven

This beautiful house is right on the river, lots of outdoor space, large pool, BBQ area, spacious living rooms, beautiful views of the Russian River, wildlife and trees. We were literally 1.5 miles from downtown Healdsburg, cheapest Uber ride ever!!! It could not be a better location to easily access wine country fun and yet set away from town for a quiet, private recharge. After several days of wine tasting, it was wonderful to have a day or two by the pool, kids playing in the Russian River and enjoying the wonderful weather. The house stands alone, its very quiet and restful. I cannot wait to come back.

About the host

Hosted by Carina Trowbridge

Four generations of our family have enjoyed this special place which was built in 1937. We are a canoeing family and have had a family business renting canoes on the Russian River that was founded in 1951. Great grandchildren paddle, swim and enjoy the property now and we would love to welcome you to Healdsburg, the wine country and our pristine piece of the river!

Why they chose this property

This property offers the best of both worlds: peace and tranquility on the river while also close to town. Bring your own floating vessel or borrow one of our canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards. Bikes can be made available as well. The owner hosts retreats, star parties, picnics and long or short river excursions on the property and (during Covid) can curate the perfect retreat experience for you in person or remotely. Wine tours and safaris can also be coordinated nearby.

What makes this property unique

There is a unique relaxing quality to this property noticed by all. We often hear "the air is different there" meaning the minute you step on the property you feel a sense of peace. You will find exceptional bird watching and countless wildlife all around. We recently counted 26 quail in the garden and there are always blue herons circling their nests across the river and ospreys skimming the river for dinner. Deer tread their paths through the property daily and raccoons occasionally show their masked faces at night. Also, our clear night skies make for fantastic star gazing. The Riverfront Retreat is a gem and truly a place to relax, reset and recharge.

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