The Plum Blossoms were so pretty! The air was so fresh, and the town was so quaint. It seems like a…read morereally peaceful way of life around the town. Cute, quaint, quiet, cozy. This little guest house was just perfect for our 1 night stay in the Russian River Valley. The home had everything we needed- couch, tv/movies, kitchen, comfy bed and an additional sofa bed, cuteness throughout, great patio with a chiminea to keep you warm, and was nestled in a little country town in the woods of Monte Rio. You can walk to the river which is down the road, and you can rent kayaks for the day as well. Cecile, the owner, lives on the property, but this was still very private. She let us stay until 3:30pm on our day of "check-out". We walked a block to dinner at Cafe les Jumelles (see my review), but when the weather is good you should bring groceries and cook a meal at home, and eat under the stars outside. I also highly recommend breakfast or lunch at a wonderful restaurant down the road a bit called the Garden Grill. http://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-grill-guerneville#hrid:dVw0Lds83zFX0cuHvp9pEA I highly recommend staying here for a great get-away. This garden cottage can be found on sf bay area craigslist, under vacation rentals/Russian River. To contact the owner for rates and booking email Cecile: cecilekuz@gmail.com

I must admit that I was a little bit nervous when reserving this place through Craigslist, but I…read morecouldn't have better things to say! The cottage itself is adorable, clean, and includes all the essentials (towels, dishes, kitchen, clean linens, etc.) The patio in between the rooms is really cute and feels secluded. Cecile, the owner, has a house on the front of the property, and she couldn't have been nicer about answering our questions about Monte Rio and the other nearby Russian River towns. We probably wouldn't have even seen her if we had not gone out of our way. Monte Rio is cute, quaint, walkable little town. That said, it has plenty of food/resturants and a crazy little local dive bar and movie theatre right nearby. Guerneville (the main little town in Russian River) is also only about 4 miles away and includes more options (a small brewery, sporting options, Armstrong Redwoods, a bookstore, lots of restaurants, etc.) The entire area is a great escape from the city and is only about 1 1/2 hours away! And I would definitely recommend the Garden Cottage Duo over a nearby hotel or inn.

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.

My husband and I frequently stay in VRBO homes along the Russian River, and have had to contact…read moreRussian River Vacations Homes during several of our stays (for one reason or another). We have consistently been provided with immediate and excellent service; the agents are not only thoughtful, but have always resolved our issues quickly -- and engaged in creative "problem solving" when needed. Our recent stay was initially problematic. But thanks to the Russian River Vacation Homes staff -- our vacation went from being "challenging" to "fabulous" and we now can't wait to return to this vacation home. A special thanks (and kudos!) to Kim and Alyssa -- you guys are the best!

Recently I rented a cabin for the weekend through Russian River Vacation…read moreHomes. It was a beautiful cabin on the river called Casa Luna. The only problem is there is a Russian Orthodox Church next door at least 50 people in wall to wall tents camped in the driveway on the Saturday night. They were incredibly loud and singing church songs in Russian all night. The kids were literally running around screaming and throwing rocks next door at Casa Luna. It was very upsetting and all Russian River Vacation Homes said was sorry. They knew that this happens several times a year. I should have gotten my $ back.

From the moment we checked in with warm and very accommodating Gina, to when we checked out, we…read morefelt happy we found this place. Everything we need were available and straightforward. Our 5-people place was very comfortable and very nice with a fireplace. We appreciate the convenience, close proximity to great places like Saucy Mama, cafe in Guerneville, and of course the River! Love our surroundings with the redwoods and the appliances were aesthetic and almost new! Oh yea, Angela was super nice too! We would definitely consider staying here again in the future as needed!

We had been on the road from Nevada for seven hours on a Friday. The facility has been under new…read moremanagement since April and much has been upgraded. We stayed in a small queen room which had been upgraded. It was nice. Then when I got up the next morning I felt a sharp pain in my big toe. Looking up at me with tail poised was a little bitty scorpion...and I grabbed a shoe, leaving the tiny carcass for housekeeping to tend to. I discovered that I am not allergic--and wasn't worried. When we checked out via text I informed management about the incident and received a text back checking on my condition. The manager, Xavier Flores, requested a follow up call on Monday to make sure that I was OK and get details about the incident. He promised to follow up with their pest control service and figure out how the critter appeared... Mr Flores said this was the first scorpion report since his arrival on staff. So another scorpion encounter is probably unlikely. But if you are worried...turn on the lights and look before going barefoot in the morning The staff get five stars

This house is the niciest property, in the Gurneville area, right on the Russian River with access…read more(views / kayaks / safe beach with passsing river traffic / dock / gardens/ redwoods / patio / decks / hotub). Its a large quiet property. It was previously a bed and breakfast called Grandmas, a resturaunt / bar called Angelos and probably about 100 years old. The decore and antiques reflect the local nostalgia of the area. Recently put on the rental market.

Anthony is very knowledgeable of the area and created an amazing itinerary that matched our…read morepreferences and interests.

This company is absolutely. The best I've ever used. The…read moreservice was outstanding. It's so wonderful to see you in actual chauffeur. Someone who caters to your every need. And is knowledgeable of the area? Anthony was amazing. First class all the way. I'll never go anywhere else. I can't recommend him enough. If you're looking for a real experience. You have to go with this company. Other companies just provide a driver. But with this company. You get a chauffeur. I've. Used this company now. 10 times. And every driver is first class. They are all knowledgeable with great sense of humor. And always have A. Great idea. If you need a suggestion. You just can't go wrong with them. And people I've recommended them to. Have nothing but the same to say. It's really a world of difference. Compared to other companies. Take my word for it. You will be nothing but happy And very satisfied about their service. You will really be blown away. By the difference? Of this company compared to any other? You'll never go anywhere else. Thank you Anthony and all the drivers that work for you. My whole group. And anyone else I've set to you has been more than satisfied. And we all are very thankful. Look forward to our next adventure. Thanks again. Definitely 5 stars. I give 10 if I could.

No recent reviews - This business may be closed. If they 'went under', no sympathy from me. They…read morehiked the rates without doing any improvements at all (and the place really needed some TLC), and they were completely inflexible in accommodating a large group that would have booked the entire place mid week off- season.

Great find in guerneville! We come up a lot and lodging is always hit or miss; this is a HIT!…read moreCottages are quaint, there is a large wine garden with bbqs and a fire pit, walkable to downtown, bikes to rent and a heated pool. We'll stay here every time we come back!