We celebrated our daughterâs elopement and hosted a family gathering at the house. The house was spacious and had plenty of rooms for us. We enjoyed dinners out on the side deck and our dogs enjoyed their stay as well. The place was clean except for the hot tub- we were hoping to use the hot tub but it was dirty and while the maintenance person did come on our second day, it was still not ready to use. Other than that, the house was perfect for our celebration.
Property and house are lovely. Despite running out of propane and warm water and being cold, we made the best out of it. The owner refunded some money back and was responsive andprofirewood, which we used up.
My family and I had a wonderful get-together at the Russian River House. We especially liked the historical nature of the house. The close proximity to the Sonoma County Airport was very convenient to out-of-state family. The house location was close to the Sonoma coastline as well as surrounding towns, wineries, and other sightseeing. The house was well-equipped with necessities. One kitchen item wasn't operational and the host will be providing a replacement. The kitchen and bathrooms had dish and hand soap. We brought our own bath soap and shampoo/conditioner. The large porch with tables, chairs, and swing, was very comfortable during the day for meals and relaxation. We also appreciated having 6 bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms. All of us enjoyed our stay!
We had a great stay. Thank you. Cute house. We had no response from the host. We are still unclear if the cottage was included or not. Possible miscommunication.
I brought a dozen friends for the weekend, the house was great, we had a great time indoors&out. The 5 bedrooms each have a queen bed and a bathroom and a fireplace. The wraparound deck has great views of trees and birds and sky. We especially enjoyed the hottub, sauna,
This property was the perfect setting for a friends gathering. The house is spacious, unique and homely. We all agreed it was the best weekend made by the incredible property. Thank you
Our family had a wonderful time at Santa Nella House. The house had everything we needed, it had enough space for everyone to spread out, the wrap around porch was spacious, we ate our meals outdoors every day, the hot tub and sauna were awesome, and the fire pit at night was a wonderful added bonus so that we could sit around making sâmores and sharing stories. Weâll be back!
Fabulous house. Very comfortable and perfect for five or ten. We had five of us so we each had our own room And Bathroom. Hot tub was great. Everything is close. Seems like everything was no more than twenty minutes away from the ocean to wineries to great bicycle trails in Forestwood to a great breakfast in Graton at Willow wood market. And watch The Birds movie and then go to Bodega Bay!
We rented the property for the last week of June 2023 for your fifth annual family retreat. We have no significant issues and the house worked wonderfully for our group (13 adults and an infant).
- The house (and its contents) are loaded with character. Furniture is very much in line with the house (period pieces vs. Ikea).
- We used all six bedrooms/bathrooms. One adult did end up on a rollaway bed which worked fine.
- The kitchen is large and well equipped. We did all meals at the house, so there was a lot of activity in kitchen. It was nice that the kitchen had âleftoversâ of non-perishable items that previous guest had left behind (actually helped us avoid additional trips to store in town). Note â the fridge is a bit on the small size for a large group, but we made do.
- Hot tub heated to about 100 degrees and was a wonderful way to enjoy late evenings.
- House is near a main road but there so there was a bit of noise (but nothing compared to city noise).
- We were easily able to parks six cars (not SUVs, but expect it could accommodate six as well). Note â the house is not in town and a car is needed when venturing out.
- Library of books and games was a nice touch.
Overall, a great stay in a beautiful old house with lots of spaces to spread out and relax.
PS â one of our group left behind a computer charger and the owner was nice enough to quickly get it mailed to us. Very much appreciated.
I would love to give this property 5 "shout out" stars, and for the most part it is a 5 star. We are a group of 8 retired "vintage" ladies, who have been gathering together for a special trip each year for the last 38 years...3 teachers, 1 school nurse, 1 book editor, 1 family councilor, 1 school secretary, and 1 business owner. We always hope to rent a house that number one, has enough bedrooms and bathrooms for us, and number two has a hot tub. This house fit all of our wishes perfectly except for the hot tub. It was cloudy and smelled strongly of chlorine (which means the chemicals are not balanced). We notified the property manager two days in a row. Each time we were told the maintenance person would be out there the next day. It didn't happen. We gave up the by the 3rd time. The owner told us that the hot tub was fine without even seeing it. Be aware that in the house rules, renters will be charged $150 if the hot tub has foam in it when they leave. We asked for that same amount returned to us since we were unable to use the tub. Also, we did not use the cabin, which we thought was included in the rental price, but found out there was an extra charge for it. I may have missed something in the house advertisement on that one. HOWEVER, the house and grounds are very nice. The kitchen, location, ambiance, and wrap around deck couldn't have been better. Don't let this review scare you away. If a hot tub is not a priority to you, everything else is spot on.
My grown children and their families spent Christmas here. There was plenty of space for everyone. The large, well-stocked kitchen was also very nice. Everyone enjoyed the sauna and hot tub as well
I stayed in this beautiful property with some family and friends to celebrate my birthday. There was room for everyone, it was in a beautiful location, and the house had everything we needed. Would stay again!
We had our extended out-of-town family stay here for our late October wedding-- our parents, sibs and families, and our kids. it was a fantastic choice. Lots of flexibility with the different bedroom configurations, comfortable beds, places for kids/adults to hang out separately, hot tub. The house was clean and well cared for, and the yard was nice too. Short drive to downtown Guerneville with a Safeway, and Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve with beautiful old growth redwoods. A great find!
Lovely. ButâŠSurprised that âextra bedsâ were rollaways and that cottage required separate reservation.
Online key pad instructions incorrect. Library door is to the RIGHT of front door (facing house). Need new can opener-current does NOT work at all. Great Kitchen! Almost everything we needed. Large upstairs bedroom electric fireplace did not work. Could not take last garbage to outside can as it was still out on the highway.
Overall had a wonderful time and would recommend this house to others.
Our lovely Victorian home is at the center of everything! This Russian River home, in the Sonoma Wine Country, is a Victorian farmhouse dating back to the 1870âs. We are next to Korbel Winery and the river, 20 minute drive to Hwy 1 and California Coastline. Extensively renovated and modernized, the stately structure boasts five bedrooms and five and half bathrooms. Each room is tastefully furnished with antiques, features its own fireplace and a modern bathroom. The spa area (hot tub and sauna) is located in the midst of a redwood grove and seats six.
Built by a prominent physician as his residence, the property has been an olive oil mill, a winery, a speak-easy, a stage coach stop and a bed and breakfast in its long history