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A redwood retreat in the heart of Sonoma County wine country (w/ Fiber Internet)

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Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Healdsburg, CA
  • Popular LocationMatrix Winery7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHealdsburg Plaza7 min drive
  • Popular LocationRussian River8 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)110 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs kids room

2 Single Beds

Guest Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Treehouse

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guest cottage bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A redwood retreat in the heart of Sonoma County wine country (w/ Fiber Internet)

***Update - August, 2021 ***

To see the current air quality at the home, please visit PurpleAir.com and search for Healdsburg, to the west of town you'll see our sensor called "Starlight Grove." Please message us if you'd like a direct link to it.

We recently completed major renovations on the house and I wanted to share the upgrades.
- Fireplace - we have installed a gas fireplace to keep you cozy
- Dedicated Fiber Internet - previously we relied on satellite internet which was unreliable at times. We now have business class dedicated fiber internet for all of your Zooming and streaming needs so you can quickly get work done.
- Renovations - along with the fireplace, we have new flooring, countertops and paint in the main house.
- Furniture upgrade - we also have upgraded with a number of new pieces from Restoration Hardware and vintage pieces.
- Hot tub - we installed a new hot tub in Dec 2019, so the hot tub is less than a year old.

(Updated pictures coming soon, please ask if you have questions.)

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Welcome to Starlight Grove, the ideal retreat for you and your family. Just over an hour from the Golden Gate Bridge you will find yourself in a magical setting that provides instant relaxation. With a host of amenities you will feel like you landed in your own private resort.

We've created Starlight Grove as a wine country retreat with easy access to some of the best wineries in the world here in Sonoma County. It's a wonderful area for cycling, hiking & outdoor activities, or just relaxing.

The space

Accommodations:

Main House: A light airy house with Chef's Kitchen. 2 Large Bedrooms on the main level - 55 Inch TV for movie nights and and unparalleled views of the creek and surrounding gardens. All linens are organic and we pride ourselves on finding the best quality products for our guests.

Master offers a Queen Bed, Luxurious ensuite Bath and Walk-In Closet surrounded by views of the rushing water and Redwoods

2nd Bedroom has Queen Bed, dedicated bathroom, and fireplace, with views to the Garden and Pizza Oven.

3rd Bedroom, Downstairs and detached from the main house this room overlooks the creek with 2 single beds. It is ideal for teenagers. Please note: sometimes younger children do not want to sleep there because it has a separate entrance and no internal staircase to house.

Little Dipper - The Guest House - A cute and private cottage with own bath, efficiency coffee and fridge. A queen bed, and sitting area as well as a private deck overlooking the treehouse makes this the perfect private getaway.

The Treehouse - Kids (old and young) will be instantly charmed by our beautifully handcrafted treehouse. With private decks and sleeping loft - this is a bonus extra sleeping room. Includes sleeping pads, and heat and is fully finished.

The house in the redwood grove sits right along Mill Creek, which feeds the Russian River and runs year round. Between May and September the creek is wonderful way to stay cool, and there is a swimming hole on the creek steps from the house.

We love the contrasting colors of the sky and the green of the redwoods - during the day the sky is the bluest of blue, and at night the stars are right at your fingertips with no light pollution at all.

We love the Healdsburg area with access to world-class cycling, wine-tasting, culinary delights and more.

We feel so disconnected and unplugged when we visit this part of the world, and though wifi is available, the best screen time is outside staring at the redwoods and watching the birds and ducks in the creek.

We hope you'll enjoy this home as much as we do, its really a special place. Welcome.

Guest access

Guests get exclusive access to:
- full sized tree house with sleeping porch
- terraced gardens with citrus trees, flowers and zen gardens
- regulation bocce court along Mill Creek
- access to Mill Creek swimming hole perfect for cooling off on a hot day
- full surround decks around the house
- house and guest cottage

Interaction with guests:

Guests will have keypad access to the house.

Property manager

Chris Schultz
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for kids, set up w family amenities.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Approval upon request. Please ask first.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Healdsburg

Located in Healdsburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River and Safari West. Travelling with kids? Consider SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek and Dom Whitney Tasting Lounge. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Healdsburg, CA

What's nearby

  • Matrix Winery - 7 min drive
  • Healdsburg Plaza - 7 min drive
  • Russian River - 8 min drive
  • Mazzocco Winery - 13 min drive
  • Dry Creek Vineyard - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 22 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive
  • Quail and Condor - 7 min drive
  • Agave Mexican Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Asahi Sushi & Kitchen - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A redwood retreat in the heart of Sonoma County wine country (w/ Fiber Internet) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A redwood retreat in the heart of Sonoma County wine country (w/ Fiber Internet)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A redwood retreat in the heart of Sonoma County wine country (w/ Fiber Internet)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A redwood retreat in the heart of Sonoma County wine country (w/ Fiber Internet) located?

This family-friendly Healdsburg holiday home is located on the riverfront, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Matrix Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Russian River and Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve. Healdsburg Golf Club and Raven Performing Arts Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Labor Day Weekend Stay
Our family of five (2 adults and 3 teens) had a wonderful stay! The house is just a short drive to wineries and to downtown Healdsburg with terrific restaurants. The house is nicely decorated, the kitchen is well stocked and the beds and linens are high quality. The property is magical! We enjoyed exploring the treehouse and the creek. We also all had fun playing bocce ball and it was great to be able to bring our dog along for the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
We had the best time at Starlight Grove. The house was the perfect size, especially having the separate room with its own bath. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Relaxing hearing stream in the Evening
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting for a family weekend
This place was amazing! The yard and creek are fenced in so we didn’t have to worry about our kiddos or dogs getting out. There’s a ton of space and things to keep busy. There’s a guest room up top with a bedroom with bathroom, then in the main house there is a master bedroom with an large bathroom (big shower and big tub), then there is one more bedroom in the main house. Bathroom is just across the dining room so they just used that one as their own. There is a tree house with a bed up top and a small area for a little kid to sleep below. Not big enough to put an air bed in or anything like that but it was so cute. Our kids were too little and too big to want to sleep out there but the littles did play in it lots. It has power so they could even play in it at night. Then under the house is a “hidden” room as my 5yr old called it. That is where he and I stayed. It was nice going down and hiding away from the noise when he got tired and needed to go to sleep. There is no bathroom down there but there is a sink and mirror right outside the door. Bathroom is up in the main house but there is a light that pops on if you needed to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Loved the creek and the hot tub. It was so beautiful and relaxing. You are missing out if you don’t get to experience this place! Hoping to plan a trip back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely detailed space!
Wow - what a great spot. It’s one of the spots where I kept taking videos to send to friends that were not there. The creek access, the bocce ball court, pizza oven and the amazing flow of all the space made for a really awesome time. I plan to bring my toddler back with me next time to play in the Sandy by the creek. No complaints! To note: there is a rental house next door that shares the same creek access. That blew our other wise very private vibe a bit, but all worked out just fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Schultz

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Anne & Chris are happily #allin on life and love, living together in Sonoma County with our daughter Harper.

We run a small business together called Launch Pad and found Healdsburg after Chris moved from New Orleans and Anne from San Francisco.

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