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A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Large open interior space for family & friends to gather.
A relaxing evening by a warm campfire
Front with large overhang perfect for rainy days
Kitchen with counter seating.
Fully stocked kitchen with a six gas burner cooktop, double oven, & wine cooler

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cazadero, CA
  • Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
  • Place, Northwood Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods

Villa Ratto is a private two-acre family estate that has been passed down to the next generation. The estate is nestled among the stunning California Redwoods in historic Cazadero. It is the perfect setting for a memorable vacation with family and friends or a romantic couple's getaway. Plus, it’s the ideal spot to relax, unwind, and balance yourself with nature.

The grounds offer a large grassy area for outdoor games such as volleyball and badminton and a campfire ring in back for a relaxing evening by a warm fire.

The newly remodeled contemporary style accommodation showcases simplicity, style, and comfort. The main room with it vaulted wood beam ceilings features a large living room area, an open gourmet kitchen, and a spacious dining area that seats up to ten guests.

The living room area with its stone fireplace includes a comfortable and spacious leather sofa.

The fully stocked gourmet kitchen includes professional cookware, 2 sinks, double ovens, ample prep areas, gas cook top, wine refrigerator, and quartz stone counter tops.

The master suite has a king size bed with a private bathroom. The master bath showcases a large walk-in shower and double vanity sinks. The two guest bedrooms are spacious with queen size beds and large closets.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs Only Please (Limits Apply) Must be approved.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside the home.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Renter is responsible for putting away clean & dry kitchen & dinnerware items that have been used during their stay. It is acceptable to load the dishwasher and run it upon departure.
Leave bedding and sheets as is in the bedrooms. Place all soiled towels in the laundry room basket. place all household trash, recyclables, and food waste in the proper receptacle bins outside.
Food and beverages brought by the renter must not be left behind. The renter is required to leave the house and property in the same general condition that it was received.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pet Policy is described in more detail. See Section 9 of the rental agreement. No Events. Prohibited by Sonoma County.
Quiet hours are strictly enforced by Sonoma County Ordinance. Guest may not make an unreasonable noise between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7 a.m.
License No. LIC24-0185

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number TOT# 1093N | Permit No.: ZPE13-0078 | License No. LIC24-0185

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cazadero

Located in Cazadero, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Sonoma Coast State Park and Armstrong Redwoods State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cazadero, CA

What's nearby

  • Northwood Golf Club - 7 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bohemian Grove - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Korbel Winery - 14 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 39 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Russian River, Sonoma Coast State Park and Rio Theatre. Monte Rio Public Beach and Northwood Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 75 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lazib008 E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing property. Extremely peaceful. Thank you Tony!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is spectacular; has everything and anything you will ever need! Fantastic location to either Guerneville, Duncan Mills and the coast (Goat Rock Beach a must)! House was impeccably clean and the access to Austin Creek behind the home was great for our dog to romp around in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Perfect start to the summer!

We had the most amazing stay! The property is gorgeous! The house is
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri J.

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

Wonderful!

This place has it all. It stocked with everything, the yard is expansive, and the creek is awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe V.

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

Perfect…Perfect…Perfect

The home was perfect for our stay and then some. It was quiet, peaceful and serene. The house was clean, and well stocked Our host was amazing and an excellent communicator before, during and after. We highly recommend this place for your Russian River stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Sweet spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tony's villa. The kitchen was very well stocked and a joy to cook in, and the rest of the house was beautiful too. Lovely grounds and orchard. Thanks, Tony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess T.

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

Idyllic

Perfect spot for families with kids - they spent hours and hours playing in the meadow. Sunshine, redwoods, smores at the campfire, and access to the creek - what more can you want? Kitchen spacious and well appointed. Private, quiet, clean - this is our second visit and we'd love to make it an annual tradition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geri B., Hydesville

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

Happy New Year

This house has everything you need to relax, cook up gourmet meals and play games and have some fun! Tony is great to work with, and we ran into 0 problems. This is the second time we stayed here, and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

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

A Hidden Gem!

This is the absolute best VRBO in the Cazadero area. We've stayed at many and none were as spacious, clean, well-stocked, or beautiful. There was so much open space for our dogs to run. Plenty of space to talk and spend quality family time. This was also the most stocked rental house I've ever rented. They have EVERYTHING you could possibly need in the kitchen - it's better stocked than my house! Tony was super helpful and communicative. The house was even nicer than the photos. We really had the absolute best weekend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jamie s.

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

Cazadero Gem

If you are reading this review and thinking about staying here, just book it! First, I rent vacation homes 4-5 times a year, so I’m picky and used to common issues. I could not tell you anything negative I found about this property. First the pictures do not do the yard and surrounding area justice. I have been coming to the Russian river area my whole life and the property brings out the beauty of the sequoias, ferns and the creek, where we found a small waterfall. We loved exploring around the yard, playing badminton we had brought and frisbee with our dog who could run free in the huge fenced in property. We enjoyed the deck during the day where we could relax in the sun and the fire pit and hot tub at night. The house itself feels spacious and was very well stocked for all your needs. They had games, books, firewood, extra paper towels and TP. The kitchen was amazing. I am a foodie who cooks on vacation so I was in heaven. From the double ovens to the range, abundance of cookware, glasses and silverware to the little details like Tupperware, foil, and ziplock baggies. And if you don’t want to cook there are several restaurants in either Guerneville, Bodega bay or Jenner. Lastly this host, Tony is amazing. Great communication and checked in to make sure everything was fine. I even forgot a few items and he shipped it to me. As long as the property continues to be a rental, my family and I will be coming back every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Ratto is it for us! Since 2013, my family of 3, my sister’s family of 3 and my parents (who are in their mid 70’s) have been vacationing together. We have never once stayed in the same house twice. However, after our week at Villa Ratto that will change. We cannot wait to come back. The yard is amazing! We played kick ball in the back, went “snipe hunting”, the kids floated in the creek, we enjoyed both patios and even roasted hot dogs and marshmallows in the fire. The house was spacious enough for all of us, and the kitchen is well stocked. The host had thought of everything you could need and is generous with supplies. He’s very responsive and helpful as well. 10/10! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is everything the reviews say it is. We stayed for a week…. a long weekend with our children and grandchildren and the rest of the week just the two of us and the property and home here fit all of that perfectly. While there is so much to do in the area, we also were quite content with staying on property and never lacked for things to do or for peace and quiet. We dropped our paddle boards in the creek, played numerous indoor and outdoor games and enjoyed the fire pit and new hot tub as well as the fireplace inside. This home is exceptionally stocked, and the owner has obviously spent a lot of time and effort to make this home inviting and homey. Tony was a great communicator as well and made checking in and out seamless. Hope to stay here again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family thoroughly enjoyed your home! We found it to be clean and well stocked with everything we might need. The location is peaceful, quiet, secluded. We especially liked it being on Austin Creek. We went walking or swimming in the creek most every day. We also gathered around the fire pit most days. Tony was always available to answer a question or handle a concern. A wonderful host. We toured wineries, spent a day along the coast and a day at Armstrong Redwoods. A perfect blend of activity, relaxation and connecting with family. We would definitely stay here again! I would consider booking your stay now!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

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

Family Thanksgiving

Beautifully situated house amongst the Redwoods. The grounds are spacious for play and relaxation. The home is lovely and well stocked (best stocked rental ever)! It has everything you would ever need. Clean and comfortable. Would love to return someday. Thank you, Tony!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Wonderful family destination

Spacious, clean, great appliances and furnishings. A huge yard for children. Hot tub, fire pit and grill all great! I highly recommend this property! (Owner very helpful and quick to respond to questions) Everything was perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

4th year in a row at Villa Ratto

We love coming to the Villa Ratto because it combines a wonderfully comfortable house with a terrific outside fenced in area property for kids and dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzan S.

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

The perfect place

We enjoyed everything about this house, property, and location! Well equipped and easy to make wonderful and memorable meals together. Great hiking and coastal trips near by. Thank you Tony for all your info and help to make this a wonderful trip for us 4 girlfriends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace N., San Francisco

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

Holiday Haven!

The photos definitely do the property justice! The home is perfect, and as other reviewers mentioned, the kitchen is the most well appointed we've ever experienced at a rental! I normally always bring a few items we can't live without and the house had them all! The grounds and creek access were so wonderful! The kids and pups had the absolute BEST time running around the property and enjoying the creek! Truly wonderful and the most kind host!! We're so grateful we were lucky enough to enjoy this property and look forward to a future stay! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Above Expectations

Everything about this home exceeded our expectations. The kitchen was huge and contained more items than any gourmet cook could hope for. It was near a large table that was perfect for group meals and family games. The hot tub was the best we have ever used - very clean, hot and great jets. Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri J.

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

Great Property!

Our family loved this place inside and out! Our yellow lab stayed busy chasing balls in the large, fenced yard, and our grandchlidren stayed busy splashing around in the peaceful creek just outside the property gate! We didnt even need to fight the crowds on the Russian River! Then, there was the hot tubbing, Smores around the fire pit, and the gourmet kitchen! Loads to do and not enough time to do it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey G.

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

Great spit

It was a beautiful setting in the redwoods. Super clean and exactly what was advertised. Great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura V., Oakland

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

Excellent Estate

This grand home was perfect to celebrate our family Christmas together. The kitchen is one of those types that budding chefs dream of. It is well stocked with all the tools of the trade and is integrated into the living space so that we could cook and visit at the same time. The giant hot tub was a plus, we even jumped into the river for a cold plunge. The house has a good heating system and three bathrooms is a nice bonus with 7 people. The beds are top of the line with cozy bedding. The only thing, and it is small, is I wish the lighting over the dining room table was not the outdoor type spot lights with cold color lighting. This took away from a cozy atmosphere that the rest of the house radiates. Overall, this was an amazing home and we loved the beautiful redwood setting with so much property to walk the dogs through.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Perfect! Can't wait to go back!

Idyllic setting, beautiful and comfortable house with all the imaginable amenities! Tony (the owner) was incredible to work with, very communicative and helpful. My husband and I, our adult daughter and her partner all absolutely loved it. The house was clean and well-appointed with everything we could have asked for with great attention to detail--from the spices, water in the refrigerator, huge selection of dishes, utensils and cookware, wood for the fire, games--I can't even begin to name all of the conveniences offered at this property. The beautiful setting with redwoods, access to the creek, firepit and hot tub didn't hurt either! Thank you Tony for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

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

Lovely property

Had a great time relaxing and hanging out with family and friends. Sunday morning our son made cinnamon rolls in the fabulous kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Relaxing getaway location - highly recommend

We spent a lovely relaxing long weekend here, it is a gorgeous location set amongst redwood trees & a creek at the end of the garden. The house is beautiful, spotlessly clean and the kitchen has everything that you need for family cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tony Ratto

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For 50 years, Cazadero and the Russian River has been our family summer and weekend getaway. Our family vacation home holds a special place in our hearts since our parents bought it in the summer of 1969. It holds wonderful memories and it is our pleasure to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

It is a great place to come together with family and friends. The redwoods, Austin Creek, the sunny open space, and the location are the perfect setting for a memorable vacation. Plus, it's only a two hour drive north of San Francisco. Great for a quick weekend getaway.

Also, it's only a 5 minute drive to the Russian River and the charming town of Duncans Mills, 15 minutes to Guerneville, 15 minutes heading west to the scenic Sonoma Coast, and close to some of the best wineries in Sonoma County.

What makes this property unique

It’s one of those places that you have to see to believe. You can enjoy spending the whole day here. As evening approaches it becomes quiet and calm. It's the perfect setting to start a warm campfire, sit back, and relax.

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