Zen Retreat is the perfect spot to embrace nature and release tension. Let worry slide from your neck and shoulders, down your arms and back, through your legs and feet, out of your body. Draw in the richness of the soil, the cool of the redwoods, and the scent of apple trees through your nose, pores and toes. This half acre haven includes certified wildlife habitat, a home orchard, redwood grove and guest garden with culinary herbs, strawberries, grapes, greens and veggies - changing with the seasons. As you stroll from native plants to the apple and pear trees, sit next to the pond listening to trickling water. Jays call to each other and deer pass through, grazing. Let go.

Embrace relaxation throughout the house too. Warm up in front of the gas fireplaces in the main house or granny unit. Cook meals with freshly harvested herbs, greens and fruits from the garden or locally produced wines, cheeses and produce - dining inside or out on the expansive deck using the gas BBQ. Snuggle with a book and beverage in the sun room. Uncork a local vintage for movie night or board games. No matter what you decide to do while staying at Zen Retreat, you'll return home peaceful.

The granny unit is a cozy little apartment with kitchen (minus an oven & stove), full bathroom (shower over tub), living room and bedroom. Whether you're traveling with friends or generations of family, it's ideal for guests who need a little more privacy..

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Zen Retreat is 6 people. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Pets: Pets are strictly prohibited from visiting the home. The certified wildlife habitat is a sanctuary. Pets can scare the wildlife, so are not allowed on the property at any time.

Parking: There is parking for 3 cars in the graveled driveway in front of the house. The garage is available for guest use, but the doors are manual. Instructions are provided at the house. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Security Cameras: For the safety of guests and the home, there is an exterior security camera for the front entry area.

Bed Sizes: First bedroom: Queen bed; Second bedroom: Queen bed; Third bedroom (Granny Unit): Full bed.

Heat Source: The main house and granny unit have separate heating systems. The primary heating for the main house is radiant floor heat, and there is also a gas fireplace. The granny unit has a gas fireplace for heating.

Road to Zen Retreat: The house is located up a residential road that is a bit steep and narrow in spots.

Stairs and Uneven Surfaces:
There are several short sets of steps on the property: several steps from the driveway to the main entry area, 3 steps into the main house, 1 step into the granny unit, 7 steps from the main deck to the yard, and a flight of steps from the main deck to the laundry room under the house. Once in the main house, everything is on one level. There are paths, walkways and stepping stones throughout the property and these may be uneven - especially in the orchard and garden areas. Please step with care.

Separate Entrances: The main house and granny unit have separate entrances. While physically connected, there is not an interior passage between the two.

Fencing: The yard is not fenced and wildlife such as deer pass through regularly.

Common amenities not included: no Dishwasher, no Air Conditioning (has ceiling fans). Note: Air Conditioning is not common in the Russian River Area and most evenings are cool due to our proximity to the coast.

Proximity to Wineries: Several wine tasting rooms in downtown Guerneville are about 1 mile from the house - you can walk, cycle or drive.

Nearest River Beach: The nearest river access is a neighborhood spot 0.4 mi from the house, but the closest river beach is Johnson's Beach 1.1 mi from the house. Both are walkable, but there is not public parking at the neighborhood river access.

Nearest Ocean Beach: The coastal beaches in Jenner are approx. 14 miles.

Sonoma County TOT Number: 3604N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: TVR19-0097