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    View from our private balcony!
    Aubria T.

    Wow! This place is amazing! The grounds are beautiful with spectacular views of the river and trees! Private river front with kayaks for your enjoyment and direct access to water! The most dog friendly place! We loved relaxing in this serene environment! The grounds are vast and plenty of room for your furry companion to run around WITHOUT bothering other guests peace of mind. The accommodations are modest, clean and homey! Several units with private balconies and decks! And finally, Jay, the proprietor, of this family run property. His customer service skills are natural and ease. He is funny and very accommodating! I love this property and his presence! Thank you, Jay! My husband and I are thoroughly replenished! Oh, by the way, if you are a cigar aficionado like my husband is there are areas on the property to spoke while enjoying the scenery without infringing on others!

    Black face, Minstrel, Racist Art
    Jolay M.

    This place is the equivalent of a wolf in sheep's clothing; at first glance it looks enchanting and lush with flowers and trees around every corner, but look closer and you'll see what's truly being touted. A moldy, run down, garbage strewn vacation spot with minstrel (BLACK FACE) art proudly adorning the wall next to the managers office. When I asked the office manager about the "art" up on the wall and why they would have something like that there, he told me his wife purchased it in Africa, mind you there were no actual African inspired art pieces or other structures anywhere else on the property. I told him it's considered black face, which is extremely racist, and he was not surprised by this statement (which speaks volumes about the smile he gave when I first snapped a pic of the ornament.) When I pressed him harder as to why he thought that black face ornament was ok to have up, he said it's been up there for years, but he would talk to the owner about taking it down, completely disregarding his previous statement about his wife being the one to purchase, and hang it up there in the first place! Lies upon lies from this guy. Don't be fooled by the close proximity to the river, it's not worth the experience actually having to stay at this intolerant, gross hotel. Additional Griminess/ Safety concerns -Moldy/rotten smell in room -Blood on comforter - Toilet in room has sign next to it suggesting not flushing toilet paper down toilet due to clogging( YES they want you to put your used toilet paper in the garbage instead) -Electrical work is hazardous/crappy next to TV and throughout room( my husband is an electrician) -No cell service and WiFi doesn't work unless right next to office Tip: Stay in Santa Rosa if there are no vacancies elsewhere in Guerneville or Monte Rio, it's a leisurely 20 min drive from S.R. to most Russian River beaches.

    Morning coffee on the deck.
    Astrid B.

    What a wonderful and beautiful place to stay. Staff was so friendly and nice. Room and grounds had so much character and was corky........Bed was so much more comfortable then I had expected, extra blankets and super soft sheets and pillows. Our fireplace made the room so cozy and warm on the rainy night we stayed. Would 100 percent stay again.

    Light in the bathroom has an open hole where you can see the electrical wiring exposed

    Sadly, I wholeheartedly agree with the other recent 1-star reviews of this place. As one reviewer said, at first glance it does look enchanting and lush. But when you arrive and set foot in your room, your stomach sort of drops. Not sure where to start, there's so much wrong with this place. - Bedsheets old and worn. No actual comforter, just old bedsheets and a blanket. I had to spray the entire bed with essential oils. - Carpet smells funny - Cobwebs throughout the "kitchenette" meaning this place has not been properly cleaned in ages - No silverware, no papertowels - NONE of the pots or pans were usable. - The patio had not been swept in weeks (maybe months) - Talk about safety? The lock on the main room door as well as the patio were sort of working. - Apparent code violations in terms of electrical wiring (see photo of the light in the bathroom) - Toilet has a sign next to it asking people not to flush it but put it in the garbage pail (this is done in third world countries where the plumbing is too old to accept toilet paper!) As for those free-to-use kayaks? Another guest told us their kayak had a leak in it. The price is ridiculous given the condition it's in. For that kind of money, management could at the very least replace the bed linens, buy new pots and pans and other items for the kitchenette, and do a proper cleaning. The only upside to having stayed here is I know where never to book a room again.

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    Beautiful setting on the river, cool funky river town ambience, friendly host. Pet friendly if you call ahead.

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    Inn on the Russian River - Room 11 Family Studio with two queen beds, pull out couch, galley kitchen, and dining nook.

    Inn on the Russian River

    4.5(99 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Inn on the Russian River - Two bedroom non-view room

    Two bedroom non-view room

    Inn on the Russian River - Host your wedding up to 110 people on our beautiful riverfront terrace

    Host your wedding up to 110 people on our beautiful riverfront terrace

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    The Stavrand Russian River Valley - Loved the decor

    The Stavrand Russian River Valley

    4.6(23 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    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 $.

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    The Stavrand Russian River Valley
    The Stavrand Russian River Valley
    The Stavrand Russian River Valley

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    boon hotel + spa - Queen Room

    boon hotel + spa

    4.4(235 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    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!

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    boon hotel + spa - Bikes and breakfast

    Bikes and breakfast

    boon hotel + spa - View from Room #2

    View from Room #2

    boon hotel + spa - Room patio and pool deck

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    Room patio and pool deck

    Boho Manor - River view front

    Boho Manor

    3.0(38 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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.

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    Boho Manor - Cabana new lounge area

    Cabana new lounge area

    Boho Manor - My friend enjoying a cocktail at the outdoor fire pit!

    My friend enjoying a cocktail at the outdoor fire pit!

    Boho Manor - My visiting friend, enjoying her delectable crafted cocktail, while gazing upon the river in the Summer.

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    My visiting friend, enjoying her delectable crafted cocktail, while gazing upon the river in the Summer.

    Highland Dell - Close-up of breakfast spread, can you believe this was for just the two of us?!?

    Highland Dell

    4.5(171 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Highland Dell - Inside the bar at Highland Dell in Monte Rio

    Inside the bar at Highland Dell in Monte Rio

    Highland Dell - Apple Strudel

    Apple Strudel

    Highland Dell - Front of building from street, historical structure over 100 years old

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    Front of building from street, historical structure over 100 years old

    River's End Restaurant & Inn - Rick providing stellar service at the River's End.

    River's End Restaurant & Inn

    4.1(789 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$$

    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!

    My husband and I have stayed here in the past on a couple of occasions and really enjoyed the…read morelocation for the views and dining. Our first visit the cabins were a bit too "rustic" for our liking, and we were grateful to only there for one evening. The linens were clean and the bed was comfortable, but the bathroom was TINY, and the window would not shut due to the lean of the cabin. We enjoyed the fresh air throughout the evening, and had plenty of blankets to keep warm. The view of the Ocean and mouth of the River was amazingly beautiful to watch the sunset and we have views from our room and the restaurant. The restaurant was amazing, and what really made the experience next level. I can't remember what we ate, but I have longed to go back remembering it was delicious. We did stay the second time in their Oceana room in the home collection which was much more our style. There were no issues with the windows or doors, there was a private hot tub, and the deck was much more spacious. We had a kitchen to cook in, including a full size refrigerator and oven. Since our last stay the common beach area had been hit by a rough storm and had changed the landscape significantly. It was a reminder that Mother Nature can change things in an instant, and never take it for granted. Having the private space of the home collection made this less of a hit on our experience since we didn't need to use it. The restaurant delivered again with an amazing meal, beet salad, filet mignon, and bread service. I look forward to our next trip and plan to bring my parents out and spend some quality time together, listening to music, playing games, watching the ocean, and eating amazing food. This time I will attempt to take more photos, and update my review.

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    BEST OLD FASHION COCKTAIL IN CALIFORNIA 2010!

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    Chimichurri Lamb Burger

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