Wine Country Dream Retreat! By Wineries/River~

Entire home in Forestville, California

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Mandissa
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

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In Sonoma wine country near the river

A short drive to wineries like Korbel and Martinelli, Armstrong Redwoods, and the Russian River

A renovated vintage cabin

Century-old redwood ceilings, a stone hearth fireplace, and sliding doors opening to a private deck

Spotless and inviting, per guests

Guests highlight how clean, comfortable, and well-stocked the cabin is, with many returning
RIO RETREAT~ when you're here, you're a local! This gorgeous, renovated, vintage cabin is ready for your dream getaway in Sonoma wine country and the Russian River. You're right in the center of it all, with easy access to the wineries and river activities locals and visitors love. Minutes from the River, Steelhead Beach, Armstrong Redwood Reserve and numerous wineries (Korbel, Martinelli and La Crema to name a few), Rio Retreat is the perfect choice for your fun and relaxation in Sonoma!

The space
The Area:
Russian River is where the locals know to vacation in California wine country. It has it all: a welcoming, laid back vibe, some of the most prestigious wineries and restaurants in wine country and river activities of all kinds courtesy of the 115-mile-long Russian River. Hiking enthusiasts flock to nearby Armstrong Redwood Reserve with miles of trails among the gorgeous, ancient redwood forests. You're truly able to live your wine country fantasy, surrounded by stunning wine country vistas, acres of vineyards and ample wine-tasting opportunities.

Rio Retreat (The Cabin):
This vintage stunner was recently renovated, displaying just the right balance of modern comfort and rustic wine country charm. The cabin features the original ceilings, floors and walls, crafted from century-old hardwoods. The interior and exterior were designed by a local friend and designer with thoughtful touches throughout. We are proud to utilize artwork, decor and furniture made by Sonoma County artisans.

The Main Room:
Highlights include original vaulted ceilings made from century-old redwood and a wall of sliding doors leading to the deck. You can expect--
- Comfortable seating, including a 3- seat sofa with queen size sleeper
-65 inch flat screen smart tv (**no cable, streaming apps only. Guests must have their own subscriptions to streaming apps.)
-Mini-split with remote control (air conditioner/heat)
- Stone hearth wood burning fireplace
- Wet bar with Wine Fridge and in-counter glass rinser
-Corkscrew/ bottle opener
-Glassware (wine glasses, stemless wineglasses, champagne flutes)
-Bar blender (to make frozen drinks)
-A small selection of flavored syrups

Dining Room:
You can expect--
Harvest-style table with comfortable seating for 6 people.
Open floor plan to both main room and kitchen

Kitchen:
You can expect-- (this is not an exhaustive list)
-Gas, 4-burner stove with griddle and oven
-French-door style fridge with slide out freezer
-Dishwasher
-Dinnerware, glasses, mugs, eating utensils
-Cooking utensils
-Cooking Knives (bread knife, paring knife, steak knives, etc.)
-Blender
-Hand Mixer
-Rice Cooker
-Toaster
-Cookware
-Cutting boards
-Coffee bar with coffee maker (Keurig pod and carafe), Hot water kettle, sugar, creamer, flavored syrups (vanilla and caramel), tea, coffee pods
-Cooking basics (cooking oil, salt, pepper, a small selection of spices)
-Basic condiments (ketchup, yellow mustard, soy sauce)
-cheese and crackers wooden serving platter
-Basic cleaning supplies: (a roll of paper towels, dish sponge, dish soap, dishwasher pods)

Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms (principal bedroom has an ensuite bathroom)
You can expect-- (in each bedroom)
- A Queen-size bed with comfortable bedding
-Mini-split with remote control (air conditioner/heat)
-Desk and chair
-Power Strips (3-prong outlets)
-Black out blinds
-Closet with hangers
- iron and ironing board (in principal bedroom)

Bathrooms: 2 bathrooms (principal bathroom is ensuite)
You can expect--
-Shower in principal bath, bathtub/shower combo in second bath
-hair-dryer
-Towels (washcloth, face towel, body towel)
-Toilet paper (for stays under a week, 2 rolls per bathroom)
-Shampoo, conditioner and body wash

Exterior:
You can expect--
- A covered outdoor dining area with 6 chairs
-An outdoor deck with sitting area under an awning (awning may be manually retracted)
-Two lounging chairs under a pergola in the garden
-A garden of raised beds with fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers (in season). Guests are welcome to harvest items from the garden but (1) thoroughly wash any items before eating them (2) do not leave minors unattended in the garden and (3) do not consume or allow others to consume items that you do not know and/or can't identify.

Parking:
There is off-street parking available for guests (2 vehicles maximum). Please do not park or allow your guests to park on the street!

Vacation Rental License Number: LIC23-0004
Land Use Permit Number: TVR-23-0002
TOT Number: 4707

Other things to note
The property enjoys strong wi-fi connectivity.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
TV

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 123 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Forestville, California, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Superhost
123 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Lives in San Francisco, California

Mandissa is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Nicole

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm