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The Viking House-Charming Riverfront Home Breathtaking Views Amenities Starlink

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Upper River Deck table, chaise, gas grill
Front entrance
Upper River Deck Towards Ocean and Mouth
Outdoor dining
Queen sofa bed, loveseat, recliner - new sofas July 2016

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sonoma Coast State Park
  • Place, Russian River
  • Place, Bodega Highlands
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Living Area Downstairs

1 Double Futon

Living Area Upstairs

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Viking House-Charming Riverfront Home Breathtaking Views Amenities Starlink

The Viking House at Jenner is the perfect getaway for one to two couples who want to rest and play on the Sonoma Coast. This cozy two story home features multiple decks and spectacular Russian River and Pacific Ocean views! With unassuming Scandinavian charms, the Viking House will win you over with all the comforts of home, a well-equipped kitchen and lots of amenities.

RING SECURITY CAMERA - LOCATED ABOVE FRONT DOOR, AIMED AT MAIN PROPERTY GATE AND ANOTHER BELOW LOWER DOOR AIMED AT RIVER

Located in the small town of Jenner, Sonoma County, California, our riverside house boasts river access and a quiet, yet central coastal location perfect for river, ocean and wine country exploration. Numerous activities abound nearby including kayaking & boating, beaches, wildlife viewing, hiking, golf, wineries, gourmet restaurants and much more! Whether you are looking for the perfect place to curl up with a book or to experience the bounties of California wine country, you'll find it here!

Why stay here and not elsewhere?: We believe that details make a difference, so we supply several complimentary extras to add to your enjoyment of the property. There will be a bottle of local wine and chocolates, seasonal decor, and what you might need to enjoy a day at the beach. We include beach bags with towels, mats, and frisbees. Also, special occasion extras upon request.

The Viking House is a prime location to enjoy the Sonoma County coast. While Bodega Bay is often foggy and grey, it's been our experience that Jenner generally gets more hours of sunshine, even in the winter. Although it's not unusual to see fog in the mornings in all four seasons, the weather remains pleasant throughout the majority of the year. In summer, it's bright with warm sun, but, with gentle ocean breezes, it remains much cooler than inland areas.

Russian River: Kayaking and canoeing are some of the best ways to experience the river. Just down the street from the house, you can rent a kayak and experience a whole different perspective of the town and the surrounding hills. Paddle around Penny Island, go to Goat Rock beach or get up close and personal with birds and seals fishing in the mouth of the river. When you get tired, you can bring the kayak up to shore at the house and rest before heading out again. Once you've explored the areas around Jenner, you can head upriver to Duncan's Mills and Guerneville where you can also rent equipment to enjoy redwood views in slower moving waters. For more details about the area and our home, visit our website, see link below.

Bodega Bay: A visit to the bustling fishing community of Bodega Bay will be a highlight of your stay. On the way, you can stop at a variety of beaches, including Shell beach, one of the best places to explore wildlife in Tidal pools and study interesting geological rock formations. When you get to Bodega Bay, exploring the shops, art galleries and fine restaurants is a pleasant way to enjoy the area. Also, many coastal adventures can be arranged. You can book and rent gear for all kinds of fishing and watersport outings, including deep sea fishing, whale watching (in season), surfing and more. Horse lovers will enjoy riding on the beach through Chanslor Stables. Golfers will relish memorable views while hitting a round at Bodega Harbour Golf Links, an 18 hole Scottish links style course. Film buffs will enjoy taking a short drive inland to the town of Bodega where Alfred Hitchcock filmed the classic movie, 'The Birds.'

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jenner

Located in Jenner, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Ross Vineyard and Northwood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sonoma Coast State Park and Stillwater Cove Regional Park. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Jenner, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Russian River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bodega Highlands - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jenner Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 44 min drive - 71.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Aquatica - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant & Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Heron - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Viking House-Charming Riverfront Home Breathtaking Views Amenities Starlink pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Viking House-Charming Riverfront Home Breathtaking Views Amenities Starlink?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Viking House-Charming Riverfront Home Breathtaking Views Amenities Starlink?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Viking House-Charming Riverfront Home Breathtaking Views Amenities Starlink?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Viking House-Charming Riverfront Home Breathtaking Views Amenities Starlink located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Sonoma Coast State Park and Russian River. Bodega Highlands and Jenner Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! Everything was very clean and communication was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway place

This place was wonderful. Great location to chill out and enjoy the scenery. Fun stuff all around and nearby. The home was done so well and as advertised. No hesitation to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Viking House was great

We loved the views and convenient location. Fun to walk to the wonderful coffee cafe. The cabin was lovely and well equipped. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Edward K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Nice property with beautiful view of the river and ocean. Walking distance to small downtown. Dog friendly. Nicely stocked kitchen. Clean. We enjoyed our stay and will likely return. Only drawbacks were it was not walking distance to the beach and owner's canoe wasn't available for use (legal issue).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B., Moretown, Vermont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Deck Overlooking the Russian RIver

My husband and I had a fantastic two weeks hanging out on the deck at The Viking House. We slept on the pull-out upstairs in order to wake up to the magical morning view. The location is perfect for exploring the wonderful hiking all along this part of the coast. The photos don't show the full bathroom downstairs. It has a shower with a shower stall that has a great flow. No neighbors were staying while we were there so our experience was ultra-quiet. We even saw seals swimming by on some mornings. Many touches of magic abound in and around this house...
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway in Jenner

Overall the stay was awesome. The location is great and the accommodations were just what we needed. The only issue was that we (Jenner) lost power the first night and I had video meetings set up for the next morning that I could not take. With no cell service, I had no way of letting anyone know. Was just something I had not prepared for. The landline wouldn't work either because it uses a powered base. I was able to drive far enough inland the next morning at 6am to get one bar of service to text the owner and also text a few people that I had no power. I later found out this is a common occurrence in the area, so it is best to prepare for that to happen next visit. Otherwise, everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanislaus W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing to see all the wildlife from the deck looking at the river and the ocean. Exceptionally wonderful stay with excellent accommodations! Thank you kindly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as pictured; welcoming; many views and delights. Tried to add gorgeous sunset, photo of Great room with windows toward River as well as Pelican group right across the River. Glitch in VRBO upload system,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery and charming accommodations! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patty F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivetta H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming authentic lake cabin that been in the same family for 50 years. Very thoughtful touches throughout. We rented kayaks from King’s Sport Tackle for 3 days, they dropped them at the Jenner marina and we paddled right up to the Vicking House. We went kayaking at 6 am and 6 pm daily. We saw so much wildlife and our dog enjoyed kayaking as well. For breakfast we paddled to the Aquatica Cafe. Enjoyed eating dinner at adorable Dunken Mills town. Visited Fort Ross with a stunning view of lagoon. Went golfing in among giant redwoods on a dog friendly golf course! Had a phenomenal vacation and hope to be back! Lower level was added later and has circular stairs, but we just used the regular outside stairs and that worked great. Beds were comfortable, house was clean, easy parking for large SUV. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place for a long, relaxing weekend away.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We cooked all our meals on the premises, went for walks, read books, and generally relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great getaway!

We had a great time at the Viking House! It’s just as described. Very charming and comfortable. The view is unbelievable from both directions. We saw all kinds of wildlife! We saw otters, bald eagles, sea lions and all kinds of shore birds. We had a very comfortable stay. We definitely will check for availability in the future. Thanks you Viking House!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our Stay!

We absolutely loved our stay! The open kitchen was perfect for cooking and gathering, and the views were simply exceptional. We were lucky enough to visit during seal pup season, which made the experience even more magical. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break getaway

It’s all about the location! We saw tons of wildlife including; bald eagles, otters, seals and osprey. We launched our kayaks down the road and kept them on shore to use daily. The coffee shop down the road was also good. Owners were wonderful to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place

What a great location to go and relax. Take in the beautiful scenery from the back deck. We can't say enough about the Viking House and everything it has to offer. We are looking forward to going back in tge summer. If you planning a trip to the ocean, take look at tge Viking House.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Caren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

We loved our stay. The views, the ambience, everything was geared towards relaxation. Diane was very quick with communication. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Viking House

The Viking House is a great location. Anything you could need is provided and the views are amazing! Thanks for a great holiday vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay - as advertised

Such a beautiful place and the owners go above and beyond to give you helpful insights. They’ve modernized the place but kept all of its character - the location can’t be beat
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauraleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mystical River House

We enjoyed our stay at The Viking House. A mystical place right on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 th of July

In July we get away from the fireworks, for the dogs. This year we also got away from the triple digits at home - yuck! Location was great. I walked down the street' rented a kayak cruised around the island and docked at the house. Bodega is super close, it was crazy busy ( made me thankful we were staying in Jenner) and Blind beach is not to far for the dogs. Thank you for sharing the history of the home, I really enjoyed the stories. Kim
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Russian River View

Gorgeous view, beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rommel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy beautiful

It was a cozy beautiful place to stay with a beautiful view! Dog friendly with pets safety in mind. Very clean and kept up to date and stocked with everything you might need for your getaway from the kitchen utensils to firewood for the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emotional retreat

Peaceful and quiet with great vistas. Enjoyed our local get away
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Sacramento, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Location

What a view! So comfy and relaxing. Kitchen is more well-stocked than most. Kayaking and fine dining are walking distance. It was great weekend with my bestie and her two Frenchies. We BBQd and did puzzles and we all piled in the huge fold out in the living room and watched movies and ate popcorn. Just the relaxing time we deserved! And, even though it is a Norwegian Viking house she still let me stay when I told her I was Swedish! Very nice owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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