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The Sandy Star - Enjoy Russian River Views and Access - Soak in the Spa!

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A spacious living area with a fireplace, a large sofa, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Russian River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Guerneville, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pee Wee Golf and Arcade
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bedroom - main level

1 Single Bunk Bed

Frontside Bedroom - upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Riverside Bedroom -upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Riverside Primary Bedroom - upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Upstairs Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Guerneville

Located in Guerneville, this holiday home is on the beach. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Porter-Bass Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Rubicon Adventures and Sebastopol Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Guerneville, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pee Wee Golf and Arcade - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Korbel Winery - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 29 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandy Star - Enjoy Russian River Views and Access - Soak in the Spa! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sandy Star - Enjoy Russian River Views and Access - Soak in the Spa!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sandy Star - Enjoy Russian River Views and Access - Soak in the Spa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandy Star - Enjoy Russian River Views and Access - Soak in the Spa!?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Sandy Star - Enjoy Russian River Views and Access - Soak in the Spa! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pee Wee Golf and Arcade, Johnson's Beach and Russian River. Northwood Golf Club and Porter-Bass Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 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. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2026
We are so glad to hear it! Come visit us again :) -Ellen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent several nights here with family for a wedding on Johnston Beach, The location was a great fit for us as we were close to everything but still had a peacefull home to retreat to. The open living space and outdoor space are welcoming and lend to a very comfortable space. The canoe and kyak that were made available were our preferred mode of transportation to Johnson beach, and some of the other accomodations other family members were staying in. The home was clean, the host was available if we needed information or help. This was a top notch experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very comfortable house with a wonderful kitchen. The game room and hot tub were a big hit with the kids. We also enjoyed it being close to the cute town of Guerneville that has a Safeway. This house comes highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
Thank you for your review Ethel! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us so much and can't wait to have you back! -Devyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend this accommodation. The space was especially wonderful for kids and the host was incredibly communicative and accommodating. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay went well in the setting of an unanticipated power outage in the area beyond their control. The house was equipped with everything we could need and the neighborhood beach was remarkably pleasant. The only quibble I can think of is the checkout instruction to run AND unload the dishwasher prior to departure, which is not a reasonable ask, but that is super minor. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family get away

Great house for a quick family getaway from the city! Close to the river and the kids loved having the kayaks at the house :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Hello Nicky, Thank you for your review! We are so glad everyone enjoyed their stay, we would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Cute House!!!

We loved our stay at Sandy Star! Great cozy house, yet plenty of room for everyone. Everything was perfect…clean house, great layout, amazing deck, and right on the river. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Hello Erica, Thank you for taking the time to review the stay and for being such terrific guests. We are so happy you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was the perfect location for our stay in Guerneville. It's just a few minutes from town center, Armstrong Woods, wineries and only 40 minutes to the pacific ocean. We especially liked having a driveway to park your car. Many rentals in the Guerneville area only have street side parking. The house was great. The kitchen was a dream to use. The living room is cozy and inviting with an incredible ceiling and there is a nest thermostat if you need it. Having a deck built around redwood trees was amazing We spent a lot of time on the deck. We never had a problem with cell phone service while we we there. It's a short walk to the river as well. We didn't use the playroom area so we can't comment on that. We looked forward to spending time at the house after our daily excursions around the area. We are so glad we chose this house for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful

It was very restful. We enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Hello Joyce, We are so glad to hear you all enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being great guests, we would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the River

A wonderful place with great river access. A wonderful quiet street that’s safe for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2024
Hello William, Thank you for being great guests, and for your review! We hope you all can visit again soon :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely River Retreat

Great house, had well stocked kitchen and great outdoor spaces to enjoy the river view. Check-in was a breeze and we had all the info we needed for the house. Lovely space for a friends getaway or a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Hello Alexis, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being fantastic guests :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sandy Star weekend

Nice view. Great deck and hammock. Comfortable beds. Loved the fireplace. Nice kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thank you for the lovely review of The Snady Star! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here! My 2 year old and 7 year old loved the play area, we all enjoyed hanging out and eating on the deck, the kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfy. I loved the fireplace - it made hanging out in the living room so cozy. The hot tub always staying warm was a nice surprise - we thought we’d have to heat it for hours before getting into it the first evening, but it was already ready to go. My dog and my mom’s dog had a great time, and I really appreciated that the back deck and hot tub area are fully fenced in, so I didn’t have to worry about them getting out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend

Stayed with family members ranging from age 6-80. Nice property with good location. Easy access to downtown Guerneville. The rec room is perfect if you’re traveling with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2023
Hello Kevin, We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being amazing guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

new year escape

It was exactly the place we needed for a quick getaway. Dogs loved it, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2024
Hello Melissa, Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure to host you. You’re welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best spot on the river, yet

We stayed here for a long weekend and it was absolutely perfect. The fireplace and the accordion window wall make for beautiful scenes no matter where you look. The beds were all very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with kitchenware. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2022
Hello Christopher, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being great guests! We would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property in a perfect location

The Sandy Star is a gorgeous spot! My husband, son, and I traveled with my extended family (8 of us total from ages 1-84!) and the Sandy Star was perfect for our needs. The deck is tranquil and lovely and we found the space to be perfectly appointed with everything we needed to be comfortable for our five-day stay. We loved the hot tub and the proximity to the river - it feels like you have your own private beach down at the shore! We're already talking about when we can come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Hello Claire, Thank you for taking the time to review the stay. We're happy you enjoyed it! We would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

The Sandy Star is a beautifully put-together home on the Russian River. It offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing with friends and family. My dog and I had a wonderful time, and my friends loved the experience too. Amazing customer service as well. The folks on the other end of my text messages were super friendly and professional. We’re already planning our return, can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect River House

We had such an amazing stay at this home. All of us agreed it would be our go-to spot for our annual Russian River vacation. It was great having a separate playroom for the younger kids. The property is so close to the river access we didn’t have to stress about packing a full days worth of snacks or floaties. Communication w the owner team was easy and they were quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Hello Rebecca, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! It is a great area to stay in and we are happy you appreciated the home and its surroundings. Thank you for your kind words and for being such fantastic guests! We would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Weekend away with friends

Amazing River property with Redwoods on the property. Looks out over the Russian River, cute little neighborhood, open floor plan and 4 rooms so we all had a bed. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking or plenty of local diners nearby. Weather permitting town is walking distance as well. Great little 9 hole golf course nearby called Northwoods tucked among the Redwoods. The restaurant there has a nice grill and all the fryer food was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2022
Hello Sean, We are elated you had a wonderful stay at The Sandy Star! Thank you for being fantastic guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We just stayed at this amazing property for memorial day weekend. It was so clean, stylish, and maintained. The kids spaced, toys and games were definitely a plus. We loved the convenience of being able to order take put but also how fun it was to cook and gather by the kitchen area. The beach area right in front os a bit deep for kids due to the recent rains, but lots of amazing beaches close by. Awesome hpttub too! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
Hello Patricia, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being wonderful guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern and cozy family retreat

Lovely property right on the river. The interior is filled with thoughtful and interesting design choices, from the fixtures to the furniture to the art on the walls. The downstairs play room was great for kids. Ours were very happy with all the book choices. There was a minor issue with the hot tub when we were there, but the property manager responded promptly and all was well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Gathering

This home is GREAT!!! *Excellent Layout *Excellent Kitchen. It lacked in some areas of utensils (But dont all vacation homes?) We were prepared for this & brought the fancy stuff (mixer, cuisinart, serving trays, etc) For typical vacation use (limited cooking) this place has what you need!! *Fabulous backyard & EXCELLENT for pets!! It is well secured & so clean!!!! *Fireplace made us cozy & comfortable. We did not use the accodion doors as it was too cold so the indoor/outdoor vibe can only be appreciated in warmer weather. *This place has sleeping accomodations for more than is listed. The play room (which has a touch of a musty basement smell-- A difuser fixed this) has 2 double futons and 2 mini cotts for kids. *The beds are not good. If you have a great bed at home, then these beds are a big let down. Im a tough customer here, but it must be said that this is the area that needs improvement. They also need to supply more blanekts and pillows. The beds in the playroom have no sleeping supplies & there is no extra to cuddle up on the couch with. *Parking is Limited!!! We had permission for day guests as we are local and wanted to eat as a big family. We parked 2 cars at Safeway and got by easily. Beach access is right next to home so there is zero wiggle room for cars. Very narrow streets. That being said, I should add that we parked 2 Full Sized crew cab trucks easily. *This is a GREAT home that I would absolutely rent again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2023
Hello Erin, Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to write your review! The Sandy Star sleeps 8 people comfortably and the playroom is not considered as a part of the sleeping arrangements. We’re available if you have any questions before, during, or after your stay. We want to make sure you know we’re here for you as our guest at any time. You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Sandy Star and couldn't have asked for a better home for our family getaway. The house was comfortable, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend.Our favorite part was the private river access and beach area. The cousins had an absolute blast spending their days playing in the river, making memories we'll all cherish. The kitchen was also incredibly well-equipped, making it easy to prepare all of our meals together without missing a thing.One of the biggest highlights was that the home is dog-friendly, which is surprisingly rare with vacation rentals. Our pup had the best time being part of all the family fun, and we really appreciated being able to bring them along.The beautiful deck quickly became our favorite gathering spot. Even on the cooler evenings, the heat lamps kept everyone comfortable so we could enjoy dinner outside surrounded by the peaceful scenery.Overall, The Sandy Star was the perfect home base for our family vacation, and we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to have you back any time. Also, your dog is beautiful, thank yiou for the photo! We are a very pet friendly crew - a few of us bring our dogs to the office - so we love seeing pictures of our furry guests, :) - Ellen, Russian RIver Vacation Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A sweet oasis

My parents, spouse, children and I rented this property. It’s a great house with a wonderful hot tub and a perfect spot for relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hello Jennifer, Thank you for being wonderful guests! We would love to host you again and are elated you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation!

Gorgeous home right on the river. Home has everything you need: bbq, outside heaters, canoe, kayak, river chairs. Best location! We will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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