We saw this fine dining restaurant by chance during our trip from sea ranch to guerneville. Didn't…read moreexpect to get a table, but we were lucky enough to get one. The service was awesome, our server Evan quickly got us to our seats and took our orders. We tried the oyster epiphany (fresh oyster with lime ginger and wasabi dressing) I wasn't a big fan of oysters due to its fishy after taste. But this place nailed it! The sauce really paired well, oysters were soo fresh I could go for another round. We also ordered homemade sourdough as starters, the whipped butter was very light , not too overwhelming. The sourdough was soft and the poppy seeds add texture to it. The pairing works so well, we asked for another refill. Now to the main course, the fish tacos were on point, not very memorable to be honest. But the pasta!!! omg you could tell it was hand made, the shrimp were fresh and cleaned it wasn't fishy at all. I was expecting it to be a tomato based pasta, but the sun dried tomato gave such a nice additional profile, sweet and sourness to the truffle based pasta sauce. Last but not least, let's talk about the view! It is not everyday you got to see the end of the river and the start of Pacific Ocean. it was such a stunning view. Overall it is a 5/5 experience!

Wish I had known a couple of details before planning my anniversary dinner here…read more This place is known for epic views, naturally we wanted a table with a view so I called a week in advance to request just that. The woman I spoke to said she would put it in her notes and that specific tables are not able to be held. She assured me we would have a good spot so I took her word for it. This was our first time coming here and its an hour drive. There is very minimal parking. We were lucky to get a spot as someone was leaving. We were seated at the worst table this place has to offer, right at the entrance to the bar and kitchen, in a narrow walkway, there is a window for one person to look out of and the other seat is looking into the kitchen as the table is positioned halfway in the middle of a window, so one side is against a wall and a view of the kitchen. The busy waitstaff was coming in and out quickly from both areas and walking past us with plates and such, it was chaotic at best. It felt almost insulting to be seated here as we had made a request well in advance to celebrate our anniversary which was also not acknowledged. Another party was just leaving so I was able to request to move. We were then seated at a 2 top table just outside of the atrium with a direct view thru a window of another 2 top table on the other side of the glass so when you go to look out the window its like you are staring at the people at the table thru the glass partition. We were so deflated by this whole seating situation. I say all of this to point out that if you are a party of 2 there is barely any tables with a clear view for both people so keep that in mind! If you have a party of 4-6 you have a much better chance of a better table. Really wish I had known that!!! The interior was nice enough but lacking the romance and ambiance I had hoped for, can we get some candles or flowers on the tables? Seems like an obvious detail overlooked. As far as the menu we were a bit underwhelmed by the offerings, there is a prefix menu and a small menu adjacent with minimal options like lamb and elk or vegetarian.... Probly should have looked at that before making this reservation but I had heard how amazing it was so I just took a chance. Although the choices were limited we enjoyed everything we ordered, food and drinks. Our waitress was nice and did a good job for us overall but definitely was more attentive and informative to the group adjacent to us which was a bit disappointing. Again this was a celebratory dinner and it just fell short for us in that way as it was not acknowledged Our tab was a little over 300$ portions were modest although tasty. I enjoyed the drinks and desert the most. To sum it up, I wont be going out of my way again to come back here. If I found myself in the area I might enjoy stopping in for a drink and dessert. Id say a solid 2.5 stars

Stayed here for New Year's Eve weekend. A sweet Bavarian get away spot. Our room was small but…read moreclean and adequate for the two-night stay. It's an older building on the river so it's not high luxury or filled with modern convenience (like an elevator). But we loved the chalet feel, the big fire in the lobby fireplace, the decor. The newer addition houses the restaurant and bar which are very spacious. Continental breakfast was included and a good start to the day. It's quiet, warm, clean and affordably priced. Very much like little hotels we've been to in Europe. Recommend for a short trip, and suggest getting a room with a view of the river if available.

We visited this lovely restaurant/hotel for dinner on a cold Sunday night in November…read more They have a lot of weddings, as it had a large hall with bright lights and folding chairs/tables. Not inviting so we sat at a high boy in the darkened bar, which was much nicer. I'm sure it's beautiful to sit on the balcony in the summer on warm nights. We chatted with the German owner who was doubling as a bartender, who was very nice. We loved the German influences in the bar, as we had just been to Oktoberfest in Munich. The owner's daughter Sarah runs the kitchen. My husband had a pork tenderloin schnitzel "Vienna style" ($20) and I had a jaegerschnizel with mushroom gravy ($20) and both were excellent. We split the potato pancakes (two with sour cream and apple sauce, $12) which were served crispy but tasty. They had a nice German beer and wine list. We finished with a delicious apple strudel to complete a lovely meal. I recommend this restaurant for tasty dinners in a unique venue.

We stayed in a King Riverview studio unit on the ground floor in early November for our…read moreanniversary. We arrived a little early which the owner said was fine (they live onsite) but they were out to lunch upon checkin. They told us our room number and the door was unlocked. It had a nice deck with umbrella, but the weather was cold and foggy so we didn't use it. Room was nice but a bit dark and we could hear every word the upstairs guests were saying, so recommend staying on top units, even though you'll need to walk around in the summer to the river. The unit had a fridge, microwave, small stove, sitting area with tv, and small bathroom. It was a bit cold as the fake fireplace didn't work, but the AC / heater in wall unit did work. We couldn't sleep with it on because it was quite noisy. The Inn is in a pretty location right on the river but they have tons of weddings in the summer so it might be overrun with wedding guests and the ceremony / reception if you go (be sure to ask about it). They have a nice gazebo with coffee and ice and an outdoor fire pit which we didn't use. It's right in the town of Monte Rio which has a grocery store, coffee shop, movie theater in town. We golfed at Northwoods which is about 10 minutes down the road, and had dinner across the bridge at a German place which was quite good. At over $300/night, not sure it was worth it, but it was our anniversary and something different. The owners were very nice and improving the property. I would return in summer if there wasn't a wedding taking place.

Cozy, personal, welcoming! You feel like you're visiting Grandmas house at the lake…read more Little touches like they make cotton candy and give s'more packets. They have fireplaces with extra chopped wood there's extra toiletries and a cute coffee station in your room. A communal area has BBQs and tongs, coffee in the morning with a collection of cups; Nothing here feels corporate or commercial. The room was clean, spacious and the bed comfortable. The woman at the desk was friendly and soft spoken, chill happy vibe. They even left us a handwritten welcome note. Sent texts to communicate checkin and coffee! 100% recommend and will for sure stay here again.

Amazing food options along with a wonderful view. Really enjoyed the outdoor seating.read more

A retreat that you will not soon forget! Bodega Bay Beach Home is a getaway for the weary or the…read morefamily. The beautiful scenery surrounds the home with the ocean and mounain views. Minutes from Portuguese beach, you can hear the waves crashing on the rocks lulling you to a peaceful rest. The home is furnished with all amenities, including a game room, 4 large TVs and a fireplace that warms the heart. Clean and updated, close to great restaurants and beaches.

Booked a mini getaway night for our 30th anniversary at this darling boutique ! Guerneville is one…read moreof sonoma county small town that need to be explore either for a day trip or night stay ! From the redwood , wine tasting and short trip to the differ mini small town around !! Thanks you for making our anniversary a little more special withe the welcoming chocolate ! Your night include a free happy wine hour , s'mores kits , breakfast , and mini small extra touches ! Staff were amazing and love the quiet cozy rooms and beautiful hotel location ! The only thing I would recommend improving is it sure takes a long time for the water to get warmed up for shower and maybe expanding the free option of the breakfast menu!

I was needing a getaway weekend and found this hotel. Beautiful place and details…read more The main house has a cozy fireplace with blankets, books and boardgames. I enjoyed the complementary wine while reading my book. My room was clean and big with a gorgeous tub. Bring your own epson salts and bubbles if you want to use it. The mini fridge was full with drinks including wine, and snakes were reasonably priced. Breakfast was included. Different options to choose from. There's a restaurant in the premises but you have to make a reservation. The food was delicious. What I didn't like were the sheets. They had a strong chlorine smell. Still water had the same taste. I couldn't sleep properly thanks to the guests upstairs making noise at 5am on a Sunday. Who is awake so early? Jeez. It's common in old houses to hear the voices and footsteps I guess. Just ask to get a top room if you have a light sleep like me. Also, when receiving the receipt on the email, it'd be better if it explained the detail instead of just the $.

We stayed here for a short weekend getaway. It's tucked away in a beautiful location overlooking…read morethe Russian River. We stayed here in early spring, and the back patio is not fully open during this time of the year. We still got a chance to enjoy the views. Rooms are cozy, but the walls are thin, so you might hear the TV in the next room. The staff is very friendly.

This place is not what it seems. We recently booked a room after viewing their website and social…read moremedia pages but were extremely let down. The room was filthy and outdated. In the room, there was dead bugs on the walls, live bugs in the carpet, stained carpets, stains on the walls, chipped paints, dusty fans, a moldy shower, and exposed electrical hazards. We paid for the option to have champagne and a charcuterie board in the room as advertised, of course this was not there. We were still charged for the service. All of the amenities were closed and it should be noted that they are only available to private events. We attempted to seek help for all of these issues and were ignored. We were really hoping to support a small business and purchase a better room and were denied the request due to management not being at the site and lack of a front desk staff member. Overall, disgusting, unprofessional, and unhygienic. Pictures uploaded for the room we were given.

What an awesome place to stay at in this cute little town. We had an excellent stay! The…read morehospitality is really off the charts here. Heidi was very friendly and accommodating upon our arrival. We ran into Marco at dinner and he was also very personable, even remembered we spoke on the phone. Chef Crista was also too kind, we asked for a later check out to explore the Redwoods one last time and she didn't hesitate to let us stay a little longer. We will definitely be back to this oasis in the hills. Only 4 minutes away from a beautiful forest and 30 to Jenner. You really can't go wrong here! Such good vibes. The room was very spacious and they have quality toiletries. The simple breakfast that they provide also gives you the fuel to start your day! Unfortunately, I didn't request and spa services so that will have to be next time. And finally an adults only hotel where you are actually treated like an adult with the honor bar and 24 hour pool/spa. Plus furry friend friendly!

We had an amazing stay at Boon! Marco and Peter were so hospitable and treated us extremely well…read more This is our second time here and both times Marco made sure we were taken care of. He's the best! He needs a raise! I've stayed at several other resorts here but this is by far my favorite. The property is well maintained, super relaxing and grounding. They have bikes to take into town which are also well maintained. Rooms are really cute and the place is dog friendly. The pool has a chill ambiance with a curated playlist. Their honor bar is a really nice touch as well. Highly recommend this place!

What can I say? Stay here! We had a room with a kitchen, full couch, side chair and patio. The room…read morewas cold and I wish there was a heater in the bedroom, that's the only bummer. Everything else was great. The cottage kitty came in to visit and I thought that was pretty awesome.

The rooms are very clean and staff are very helpful and nice. I would definitely recommend Creeksideread more

We stumbled into this unassuming cafe, saw the simple menu and were like "oh well, we need to eat."…read more Well dear readers this cafe is a gem. The fish tacos and fries are straight from heaven, crispy, flavorful and not greasy - world class. And the fish sandwich- another hit. Grilled to perfection with a hint of spice. Go with the Caesar salad on the side. Yummy good. Make the cafe a stop as you drive the northern coast route. You will love the food along with the wonderful service. Enjoy!.

This cute hotel hidden at the end of the river has incredible sunsets & hikes…read more You've to pay attention to your email, they send you exact directions because there is very low connectivity in the area. I like that because i can read & look at the birds, and truly be connected with nature. Their rooms are thoughtfully designed and the lobby is great for some morning coffee & work. They let your puppy in for a small fee Plus is is close to Sonoma Airport, I can get there easy from Los Ángeles, I'm coming back!.

We have stayed here several times over the years. What a wonderful spot. We have used the recipe…read morefor popovers we got there so many times. The rooms are fascinating and eclectic but very comfortable. This is a much better alternative than staying in a hotel

Me and my girlfriend spent a weekend there and the family was out of town, at Disneyland actually,…read moreand in the meantime it was run by some snobby guy with an attitude. Food was so-so, indoor hot tub didn't work properly and was running most of the night. Overall, it wasn't a good experience for the hefty price tag we payed. Update: The owner of Avalon, Hilary, has contacted me a couple of days ago, expressing sincere concern about our disappointing stay at her B&B back in April 2007. It is a good sign that she is taking reviews and opinions about her business serious, as every competent business owner should. I attribute the somewhat mediocre experience to her absence and I am sure that our experience would have been different if the family would not have been out of town during our visit. I have to echo the two other posters in regards to the rooms and surroundings of the Avalon Bed & Breakfast. The room we stayed in was in impeccable condition, the picturesque surroundings and tranquility we got to enjoy on the patio were perfect, except for the above mentioned problems. That's the sole reason I can't give it 5 stars. However, Hilary has since offered us a free night at her establishment, which is a nice way of trying to remedy our experience. It shows she truly does care about her guests and patrons and we might take her up on her offer.