Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Healdsburg, CA

Russian River9 min walk
Healdsburg Plaza6 min drive
Jordan Vineyard & Winery15 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This cozy, rustic, cottage has 3 bedrooms, two queen beds and one double bed, sleeps 6, has 2 bathrooms. It is a 5-minute walk to the Russian River and a 10-minute car ride to downtown Healdsburg. The cottage has easy access to hiking trails behind the house, up Fitch mountain, and to the nearby dog park, at the Villa Chanticleer. There is an outside eating area, a deck, BBQ, and a fenced-in yard, excellent for pets and small children. Inside there is a washer and dryer, two flat screen tvs, and wifi availablity, gas fireplace, fenced-in yard. It is a relaxing place with few neighbors and many redwood trees. Once you arrive you feel like you are miles away, yet it is only a 10-minute car ride to downtown Healdsburg, with its elegant dining. boutique shopping, and wine tasting.

Property manager

Maria Smith

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet times 10pm - 10am

No candles or smoking

Reserved parking in front of garage doors for owner.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Healdsburg

Located in Healdsburg, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River and Safari West. SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek and Dom Whitney Tasting Lounge are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Healdsburg, CA

What's nearby

Russian River - 9 min walk
Healdsburg Plaza - 6 min drive
Francis Ford Coppola Winery - 11 min drive
Dry Creek Vineyard - 12 min drive
Jordan Vineyard & Winery - 15 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa Station - 21 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Amy's Wicked Slush - 7 min drive
Black Oak Coffee Roasters - 6 min drive
Bravas - 6 min drive
Duke's Common - 6 min drive
KINSmoke - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Cottage near Russian River, hiking & downtown, family and pet friendly located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Russian River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Healdsburg District Hospital and Healdsburg Golf Club. Healdsburg Museum and Healdsburg Center for the Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P., Oakland, USA

10 Oct 2023

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

Great place for family with dogs

Great little cottage with everything we could need. Nice separation for multiple families if needed, and close to the river as well as not far from downtown Healdsburg. Great little getaway for our family and pups!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Margana N.

1 Oct 2023

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

Old craftsman cottage

The good: Cute craftsman cottage and nice enclosed outdoor area that was really dog friendly! Quiet neighborhood. Towels were clean and fireplace kept us warm. What could be improved: We ran out of paper towels and wished they stocked more in the pantry. No hand soap in the kitchen or body soap in the showers. We requested early check in on Thursday morning and owner didn’t respond to our message until the evening before our check out date with a generic message as if they didn’t know we were already staying at their property.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia E.

11 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful stay with family

Maria’s home was perfect for our family’s weekend trip to Healdsburg. Comfortable, spacious and my 3-year old loved the outdoor space for playing. Short drive to downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity B.

22 Aug 2023

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

Charming River House

My friends and I loved staying here. It's a charming house with a lovely outdoor space and access to a great spot on the river. It feels quiet and remote, but town is so close that we were able to have a lovely night out. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lori W.

10 July 2023

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

Fitch Mountain Cabin

We were glad to stay at Maria’s cabin on Fitch! We are very familiar with the mountain so we really appreciated the great parking spaces that come with the cabin. If your party includes anyone with mobility issues, make sure you are aware of bedroom-bathroom layouts and big step in for one of the showers.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Maria Smith

Although I purchased the house in 1997, it has been in my family since 1967. I grew up in Burlingame and we would come to the cottage during the summers. The warm weather, beautiful scenery and the friendly people are the main reasons why all my family have moved to Healdsburg, (in the last 10 years). The natural beauty of Fitch Mountain, the music in the plaza, and the amazing food and wine are reasons why we have stayed. Swimming in the Russian river near home, is an fun place to hang out with your loved ones. We have spent much time on the beach, my children grew up playing there, as I did.
I graduated from UC Berkeley, went on for a teaching credential at St. Mary's College and then got a special education credential at Dominican College, here in California.
Currently I teach Special Education in a neighboring town, and since my sister is going out of town, I am able to stay at her house and dog sit, while others are renting my home.

Why they chose this property

Once you walk through the gate you feel you are miles away from everything. The mountain cottage is close to a beautiful, rocky beach, and hiking trails, while minutes away from downtown Healdsburg, with its excellent dining, shopping and plaza.

What makes this property unique

It's a cottage that has been in our family since 1967. Generations of children have played in its yard. We have wonderful memories of spending summers at the river, dinners on the deck, and picnics at the plaza. There are several wine tasting venues and excellent shopping downtown. The weather is pleasantly in the 80s in the day and cools off at night.