Located in Forestville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Railroad Square Historic District and Potter Schoolhouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Travelling with kids? Consider Powell's Sweet Shoppe - Windsor, or check out an event or a game at Redwood Empire Ice Arena. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
Graton Resort and Casino - 33 min drive - 36.6 km
Getting around
Santa Rosa Station - 21 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Rio Nido Roadhouse - 8 min drive
Tiki Bar at the r3 - 11 min drive
Rainbow Cattle Company - 11 min drive
Baked On The River - 11 min drive
Speer's Market - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is ~Fall SALE~Upscale GetAway@~Private Beach~Kayaks~SPA,Sauna,Basics,3-5 Nights min pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at ~Fall SALE~Upscale GetAway@~Private Beach~Kayaks~SPA,Sauna,Basics,3-5 Nights min?
As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ~Fall SALE~Upscale GetAway@~Private Beach~Kayaks~SPA,Sauna,Basics,3-5 Nights min on 10 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,305, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at ~Fall SALE~Upscale GetAway@~Private Beach~Kayaks~SPA,Sauna,Basics,3-5 Nights min?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ~Fall SALE~Upscale GetAway@~Private Beach~Kayaks~SPA,Sauna,Basics,3-5 Nights min?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ~Fall SALE~Upscale GetAway@~Private Beach~Kayaks~SPA,Sauna,Basics,3-5 Nights min?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is ~Fall SALE~Upscale GetAway@~Private Beach~Kayaks~SPA,Sauna,Basics,3-5 Nights min located?
This Forestville holiday home is on the beach, steps from Russian River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Korbel Winery and Porter Creek Vineyards. Russian River Vineyard and Hartford Family Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay. Great location and access to the river, pet friendly, enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. A great house with a lot of space for my family. Would definitely stay again.
We had a great time. The house was clean, had easy river access, nice hot tub, and had everything we needed. The host, Alex was very helpful and responded right away to our questions. We would consider this place again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Archival
10/10 Excellent
andy p.
23 Oct 2013
great place!
we enjoyed our stay very much--very nice, comfortable, clean, and wonderful place to relax...
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Andy,
Thanks for your kind review and please keep us in mind for future travel.
We were 5 family members attending a family reunion and the house was so comfortable for us. Side note: The A/C was such a blessing during 100 degree temps. The kitchen was well equipped so we were able to cook meals -and the beds comfortable. The separate entrance on the ground floor was terrific for the boys. lots of space-we enjoyed the hot tub. Owner was quick to respond to any questions. Definitely would stay again. Location was excellent for our gathering
Our host was very responsive; the home was clean and comfortable; the kitchen was very well equipped; location so close to excellent wineries and restaurants with short drives to Occidental, Sebastopol, Guernville and Santa Rosa. It was a perfect winter stay with the sauna and hot tub.
This home was a wonderful place to spend time together and relax. We very much loved the hot tub and river access! We cooked every meal during our stay and loved the well equipped kitchen. Our crew did a river float, played games, visited the Forestville farmers market, enjoyed 3 wine tasting locations, took naps and just enjoyed our time together. Thanks for the good times!
We spent a wonderful time tucked into this very clean, warm and cozy house in the redwoods.
The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and enjoy the rainy days. Both the sauna and the hot tub were loved by our group. The hosts were very kind and responsive. We highly recommend this property.
Would stay again! We all really enjoyed this location and access to the river. It was very convenient for the local 2 mile Steelhead to Sunset Beach float (just float past Sunset Beach to get home)! The property was clean, comfortable, and had all of the listed amenities.
The separate entrance and living space downstairs worked out very well for extended family to have their own space during our stay.
I would recommend this host and location!
Excellent hot tub, sauna, and master bath/shower. It was absolutely fabulous to sit on the covered outdoor couch and watch the birds in the trees between dips in the hot tub. While neighboring houses aren't too far away (100' maybe,) the thematic landscaping and architectural elements are effectively setup to make it a private and peaceful environment. There is about 80-90% tree cover, so it is very shady and cool during the heat of the day.
River access is good, right on a very shallow section of the river that is refreshing to sit in on the provided chairs. Kayaks were a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying with us!
You are welcome back anytime!
We truly enjoyed our stay at Alex’s lovely home. Our favorite part was the Asian-themed outdoor wrap-around decks under the redwoods. One deck has a very nice hot tub with a table & chairs where we enjoyed playing games in the afternoon. In the morning sunshine the opposite deck was where we enjoyed our breakfast. All the while our little Maltipoo had free run around the decks & we didn’t have to worry about her because it was fully enclosed
The house was well equipped with everything you would want for your vacation stay. Our only regret was that the steps leading down to the river were a little too treacherous for the older adults in our party. Otherwise, if you want to enjoy the redwoods and a peaceful stay, this is your place.
Alex was a wonderful host. He communicated clearly and well. He gave great directions to the house and left lots of clear instructions. Given that cell coverage can cut in and out around that area, I would suggest downloading local maps onto whatever navigation system you use.
This was the most well equipped VRBO rental home we have ever stayed in. Kitchen is well stocked with supplies of all kinds, laundry facility easy to use if needed, floats and kayaks for guest use, multiple outdoor tables for dining or playing games/reading. The stairs down to the river are fairly steep but well maintained, if you have back or mobility issues they might be challenging but easy beach River access is also just a short 5 min drive away. The space worked well for our family of 6 including grandparents and two kids. Great stay, would recommend to other families the spacing is great for time together but also privacy as needed/wanted.
This property is so unique and squeaky clean! The linens and decor are like staying in a luxury hotel. The spa is to die for, the two decks are stunning and large. The kitchen has EVERYTHING You could need. My partner and I are cooking snobs and we usually bring our own supplies and kept smiling when we realized the house had many of the items that we had ready in the car! There were plenty of towels and blankets and room to settle in. We had so much fun. YOU MUST GO HERE!!! We came home so relaxed!!!
This was a happy option to spend a quiet Thanksgiving holiday with our young-adult kids. The sauna, hot tub and kayaks were wonderful features that we used often. Living among the tree tops felt like we hoped. The one downside was that neighbors were in close proximity when we thought it would be less populated. It didn't affect our visit, but our expectations were a little off in that respect.
This is a lovely home tucked away in the forest and was perfect for our family vacation. The separate downstairs area was ideal for our adult children to have some time away! Would have loved more time in the outdoor spaces but the rain just didn’t cooperate with us. Maybe next time!
Great house! Clean, updated, fresh and welcoming.
All amenities we needed were at our fingertips. The rooms were more than adequate for our family, kitchen was stocked very well, as were all the bathrooms.
The hot tub at the charming yard was a great bonus and the cozy sauna was a gem.
We loved the access to the river across the street and the kayaking experience was an unbelievable fun!
We had a few questions during our stay and Alex responded to all our questions immediately.
Thank you for the joy and delight of staying at such a lovely place!
What a fabulous time we had at this property. This was our first time at this rental but second time renting a place on the river. This rental did not disappoint. The photos do a wonderful job of displaying the amenities offered: relaxing atmosphere, hot tub, sauna, comfortable beds, and river kayaks/chairs. We would most definitely love to return to this vrbo.
COMMUNICATION WITH HOST - Alex provided all the details about the contactless check-in process with detailed directions, including photos. So clever.
LOCATION OF PROPERTY - Aside from the beautiful photos, one of the reasons we chose this particular property was how easy it was to get to, meaning this location was just a few miles off 101, so the windy roads were less troublesome for some kids who may get carsick. We had previously stayed more west - and while it was lovely - it was a longer drive on windy roads, something to think about if you have people who have issues with that. This drive was a breeze - and it still provided a beautiful location, serene and gorgeous, away from that city life.
RIVER ACCESS
If you have trouble with stairs, this may be the only issue you may have. We didn't have a problem, but our kids are older (teen and young adult), so it was no big deal. I'm also confident my senior parents could manage them, but if you have a fear of heights/stairs, this may not be the property for you. Then again, many homes with river access has this issue, so FYI.
INTERNET
Around this area, internet can be spotty, but we had zero issues, thanks to Alex's internet choice. We also have Verizon, so our cell phones worked as well. For those still needing to do work, you will be able to log on. :D
OTHER
One of the tricky thing about rentals is that it is hard to know what to bring and what will be provided. Alex's rental provided pretty much everything you needed: both river/hot tub towels and bath towels, bath wash and shampoo, kitchen items like oils, condiments, sponges, and all the other basic things like can openers, utensils, etc. To note, we realized we need a new can opener at home because Alex's worked much better than the one we have at home. HA. That's just an example of the quality of items this rental provides.
We had a wonderful time at this property...even in the time of social distancing and local wildfires. We kayaked and SUPed from the private beach. We hiked and played at the coast. We tasted some great local wines. The house was a perfect home base on the river!
My family and I drove from Southern California to stay in this home and it didn't disappoint. The house was perfect for our large family and the area is quiet and beautiful. It's a quick drive to hike or wine taste. We will be back!
We enjoyed our trip to this beautiful house. The decor is lovely and all maintained to a high standard. It has everything you need for a wonderful retreat.
It is close to some great towns and places to visit.
Thank you for letting us stay!