Wooded Restful Retreat, with broad scenic views, outdoor dining
About this house rental
Located in Russian River, this attractive house for $350 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. This is a perfect spot for up to four adults who seek a restorative, restful experience of being pampered by nature, night skies, and a chance to be away in a wonderful small town known for wine, food, art, and outdoor life. Our home is designed for low-environmental impact. It is solar-supported, with new double-pane windows, energy-efficient air conditioning, heat, and appliances, screened windows allow in cooling evening breezes. No matter the season, our home is easy to be outside or in. Two decks, one facing the woods across the narrow lane and shaded by a large oak, and the other on the two-story-high southeast side looking to the hills and high meadows across the Russian river. Osprey, egrets, herons and other fishing birds can be seen on their patrols up and down the river. We are a 5-minute drive or 10-minute bike ride (BYOB), or take a leisurely 20-30 minute walk through the neighborhoods to the Healdsburg Plaza, perfect for wine tasting and enjoying world-class restaurants. In summer we have two Farmers Markets for local produce and products--Saturday 9-noon and Tuesday in the Plaza, 9-noon. There are local bookstores, bakeries, coffee houses, art galleries and retail shops for jewelry, fine clothing and kitchen wares. Bright and clean open-plan, single-story home with all new furnishings: two queen bedrooms, (east and west) each with a tv. East bedroom has a slider to the deck. Two full baths each with walk-in showers. Washer/Dryer is off the kitchen. Relax in the living room and watch a movie or curl up with a book, sit on the stools at the counter and talk to the cook in the fully-equipped kitchen. Dining table seats 4 and has much of the 180-degree view! Living room has wall of windows with wide slider to the deck, a small gas grill, and places to sit, or stand and watch the fabulous scenery. High chairs for dining at the plank table with a string of festive lights overhead. It's a very quiet neighborhood, excellent for resting and relaxing. People are friendly, but privacy is respected and the deep nature, the dark nights, and the serenity are the draws of staying on the mountain. We are among the houses along a narrow windy lane (far less grand than "Avenue" might suggest!); each home set a bit differently--most have been treasured for generations by families who came to Fitch Mountain for respites from city life. Step out the door along the lane and set off for beautiful walks, go explore the little trails and lanes that surround you in redwoods, century-old vacation cottages, wild flowers, mother and baby fawns and California oaks, bay, madrone, buckeye, and redwood. Birdlife abounds.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Russian River, CA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(270 Reviews)
5.0
Wonderful place for 2 couples! Everything is new and clean. Beautiful view. Would love to come back!
5.0
Loved the house and had a fabulous girls trip!
5.0
Beautifully decorated home. The view off the deck is wonderful. Close to town so we were able to enjoy the restaurants in Healdsburg and the surrounding wineries. Cynthia was great to work with and provided excellent information.
5.0
Cynthia was an amazing host and communicator. The home is lovely - perfect layout for two couples, impeccably maintained, well-stocked, awesome porch with a million dollar view. Don't let the brief narrow road leading up to the home scare you away. It's well maintained with very little traffic. We'd highly recommend!
5.0
We had a wonderful experience. Host is wonderful and responsive. House is beautiful and fully stocked with all you would need. Felt right at home. Cant wait to come again.
5.0
This may be the nicest VRBO I’ve ever stayed in! Everything is as good (if not better) than the pictures. All the finishes are high-end and it truly feels like you are staying in someone’s home - vs a rental property. The host was super welcoming and provides little extras like good coffee and a bottle of wine to greet you. Beds and pillows were comfortable and the property itself feels super private with an incredible view. Just a short drive from town - and only windy/one lane road for a VERY short time. Highly recommend!!
5.0
Four of us stayed here and it was amazing. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and very well kept. The house was extremely clean and stocked with all necessities. The road going up to the house can be tricky to navigate the first time but easier each time. I highly recommend this listing.
4.0
The property was beautiful. How to get there is a little challenging, but part of the charm.
The parking was not good. The gravel spot is to soft, wheels spin and dig holes. Something firmer would be helpful.
5.0
Visited Healdsburg to attend a Rodney Strong concert. This beautiful rental is slightly off the beaten path but all the better for it. Wonderful quiet setting. We had everything we needed. Perfect for two couples.
5.0
The perfect home away from home!
5.0
So clean, quiet, beautifully updated and THAT VIEW! I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
5.0
Clean, comfortable and quiet. Well stocked kitchen. Great early mornings spent on balcony birdwatching. Perfect location for 2 couples. Exceeded our expectations.
5.0
Clean, comfortable and quiet. Well stocked kitchen. Great early mornings spent on balcony birdwatching. Perfect location for 2 couples. Exceeded our expectations.
10.0
This was a wonderful place for relaxing and visiting nearby wineries and restaurants. The house was immaculate and the view from the deck was awesome. Cynthia was an excellent host.
5.0
This was a wonderful place for relaxing and visiting nearby wineries and restaurants. The house was immaculate and the view from the deck was awesome. Cynthia was an excellent host.
5.0
We loved Cynthia’s place. It was spotless, in great condition, and had all of the necessary staples like coffee, tea, laundry and bathroom supplies. She even left a bottle of wine for us to enjoy. Communication was great, and the back porch area was an awesome place to hang out first thing in the morning for the sunrise and at night to watch the stars. We were about 5 minutes from everything we needed in town. We would definitely stay here again. The only thing that surprised us was the actual road leading up to the house. There is barely room for 2 cars to pass each other for a pretty good ways so that took some getting used to but there was barely any traffic. Highly recommend this place!
5.0
Cynthia was an amazing host. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Small details such as turning the A/C on before we arrived on a hot summer day makes a huge difference, and certainly made us feel welcome. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
Rare instance where the property is even better in person than the listing. Host was superb and communicated with us quickly when we needed to. The layout is great for 2 couples which we were. Plenty of room not to get in each others way. And the best part was the magical deck overlooking Mother Nature. The birds came to visit and we just adored being out there. Would highly recommend.
5.0
We loved the view and amenities in the property. A little further from town than we thought, but what a view. Peaceful and we were able to get Ubers to get to town. We do think the mattresses need an upgrade, but we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks.
10.0
This rental exceeded our expectations. Although the listing photos and description were great, this place was perfection. The home is beautifully decorated and very cozy. The kitchen is also very well stocked, so we enjoyed cooking some meals at the house. And the view from the deck is absolutely stunning. Your search is over, don’t wait to book this place!!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The home was perfect for 2 couples. We cooked breakfast each morning and then out for the day/dinner to wineries. Really enjoyed the view and feeling like we were away. The road to get to the place was the only down side but thankfully we never encountered another car and the days were long for light. The directions and communication from the host were great. The home was very clean and comfortable.
5.0
This rental exceeded our expectations. Although the listing photos and description were great, this place was perfection. The home is beautifully decorated and very cozy. The kitchen is also very well stocked, so we enjoyed cooking some meals at the house. And the view from the deck is absolutely stunning. Your search is over, don’t wait to book this place!!
5.0
Cynthia was a great host. The house was well stocked and the beds were extremely comfortable! We enjoyed the proximity to Healdsburg and the wonderful views off the back porch. We will be back!
5.0
This property was perfect for a quick weekend in Healdsburg. The house is really nice and great views of the hills. We stayed here for wine tasting in the area and the local restaurants were great. The host was very nice and responsive, she even let my family check-in early so they could decorate the house for my birthday! Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Wonderful location. Very convenient for visiting downtown Healdsburg and the surrounding area. The house was very comfortable, had a well-stocked kitchen, and had incredible views from the back porch. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend!
5.0
The home and property were just beautiful! Tasteful appointments and very comfortable decor. The view of the canyon out on the deck was spectacular! We saw deer and birds. We came to the area for a wedding in Healdsburg. We drove in our Ford F-150 and once we arrived, we chose to Uber back and forth as the roads up and down from the home are very tight for a large vehicle. The only thing I didn't realize is that both bedrooms were attached to one of the bathrooms. The other bathroom was on the other side of the kitchen. We enjoyed our stay and the area.
5.0
Cynthia was in touch with us from start to finish. House was cleanest ever & so well equipped, flowers, a bottle of wine, coffee & supplies we all there. Mountain view & vistas are awesome.... rating of at least an 11 on a scale of 1-10. Plus i never give higher than a 9 usually. As a property manager myself, this property & Cynthia are tops.
From.... Katz family
5.0
This was a truly beautiful house with a beautiful view. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The beds and furniture were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook in one night and we really enjoyed the outside porch area. Would highly recommend this house!
5.0
We had an amazing stay on Fitch Mountain. Cynthia was wonderful to work with. Everything at the house was so great. It was beautiful, clean and had amazing views. We loved having a cup of coffee on the outdoor deck watching the sunrise over the hillside. We heard so many birds singing and even an occasional turkey gobble. We came for the wineries, but the wonderful town of Healdsburg was a surprise. It was so quaint and there were so many shops, restaurants, bakeries all centered around a town square. We definitely are planning on returning and would stay here again.
5.0
It was an amazing weekend getaway from our kids (and husbands). My sister, friend, and I just needed a quiet weekend out of the city and daily chaos. Cynthia is an outstanding host. She responds quickly and even welcomed us with a bottle of wine. Super easy check in/out. The house is absolutely beautiful, nestled in the hills with a breathtaking view off the deck. It was also stocked with anything you need and is so clean. We spent a day in downtown Healdsburg, which is a quick ten minute drive, but we really just wanted to go back and hang out at the house. We will definitely make another trip back. Thank you, Cynthia!
5.0
We loved our stay in this gem , slice of paradise ! The location of this property is unbeatable , peaceful with expansive views from the deck . The house is well equipped with everything you need for your stay . The check in process was smooth , house was spotless . We also ran into Cynthia and she is so wonderful . Can’t wait to return . Wish we had stayed longer . Thank you Cynthia
5.0
Very comfortable home for 4, nicely decorated, in bucolic setting less than 2 miles to Healdsburg plaza. Most enjoyable! On a steep hillside, so some twisty lanes getting up, but only 1/4 mile, very doable. Lovely view from balcony and in neighborhood.
5.0
This house was perfect for our Sonoma/Napa getaway. This was our third time staying in the region and this was one of the most well appointed houses—anything you needed was there! We loved the welcome bottle of wine. We had no trouble getting to the house—others mentioned the one way road being tight, but we rented a large SUV, never encountered another car all week. Easy drive to everything!
5.0
This propert is ideal for 2 couples. Quiet place immaculate condition. Just minutes from downtown. Book it!
5.0
This home has one of the most peaceful views off the back porch. Always clean and well maintained. Also, the communication with the property manager is excellent. Can’t wait to return next year.
5.0
We LOVE this property and have stayed here multiple times. It’s so close to the joys of Healdsburg and wine country, yet seems a world away from the hubbub. The house is well appointed with everything we’ve needed. Cynthia is a delight to work with. See you next year!
5.0
Wonderful place to spend a few rainy days (not intentionally). Beautiful view, peaceful and quiet, clean and modern. Easy access to downtown Healdsburg but we mostly stayed happily there. Cynthia was attentive and responsive and respected our privacy. Hope to be back.
5.0
Wonderful accomodation. Very communicative host.
5.0
Everything was in perfect shape, the hostess gets A+ for attention to details! Wonderful list of restaurants and things for guest to visit. One could just sit on the back deck with a glass of wine and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Two large walk-in showers were especially nice and beds were heavenly . Will definitely remember this home for our trip next year
10.0
We loved our stay (3 nights) here! Communication was excellent, we felt very welcome, the house was cozy and clean, and even included a complimentary bottle of wine. It's a cute cottage, beautifully redone, in a very quiet neighborhood on Fitch Mountain. We felt like we were in the country, yet we were very close to Healdsburg and wine tasting venues. The house had everything we needed and more, and we would definitely recommend it. For example, they texted us the day of arrival and offered that we could check in early if needed. They also had a VERY easy checkout/cleanup process (basically, "start the dishwasher if you can," - nice!)
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Russian River?
The average price for a rental in Russian River is $250 per night. This rental is $100 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wooded Restful Retreat, with broad scenic views, outdoor dining. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Wooded Restful Retreat, with broad scenic views, outdoor dining pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Wooded Restful Retreat, with broad scenic views, outdoor dining?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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