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Russian River · Guerneville

Hidden Acres Retreat

2 bedrooms · 1 bath · sleeps 4 · 4.4 (35 reviews)

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The stay

Enjoy this private and secluded home tucked in the woods. Birdsong and rustling redwoods soundtrack your morning coffee on the stone patio. Soak under stars in your private hot tub, nestled among 1.6 forested acres. This cheerful 2-bedroom cabin sleeps 4, with room for your dog to explore the woodland trails. Just 1.4 miles to Russian River Pub, 1.5 miles to Korbel Winery, and 5 miles to Armstrong Redwoods.

The space

Spend mornings on the deck as mist lifts off the Russian River, afternoons floating the river or visiting Korbel and Joseph Jewell tasting rooms, and evenings on the deck with the day's bottles. A modern sofa and two camel-leather accent chairs face the stone fireplace (not available for guest use) with wood mantel, angled for forest gazing. Orange geometric art pops against the shiplap, and an Xbox One with YouTube TV covers movie nights. Open shelving and full-size appliances keep the galley bright, and a round dining table for four sits on Windsor chairs beside a corner window framing the redwoods. OUTDOOR LIVING The expansive flagstone patio creates an outdoor room among the trees. Fire up the gas grill for barbecues, then dine al fresco at the table. Cornhole boards wait for friendly competition, and two wicker egg chairs in a forest clearing offer a quiet reading spot. After dark, slip into your private hot tub for a starlit soak — the ultimate end to a Russian River day. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Two bedrooms and a sofa bed sleep up to four guests. The first bedroom offers a queen bed with signature shiplap walls and forest views. The second features a double/full bed in the same bright aesthetic. A queen sofa bed in the living room adds flexible sleeping. PROPERTY AMENITIES -- Private hot tub -- Gas grill -- YouTube TV with live/local channels -- Dog-friendly (1 dog up to 50 lbs.) -- Parking for 3 vehicles -- No washer/dryer

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ grill
  • Bathtub
  • Bed linens
  • Board games
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Conditioner
  • Desk
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials
  • Family/kid friendly
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fishing
  • Free parking on premises
  • Game console
  • Garden or backyard
  • Heating
  • Hot tub
  • Hot water
  • Indoor fireplace

Neighborhood

Your woodland hideaway sits between Guerneville and Forestville, perfectly positioned for Russian River adventures. Walk the trails to Russian River Pub (1.4 miles) for hearty fare and local brews. Tour the historic cellars at Korbel Winery just 1.5 miles away, or venture to Porter-Bass Winery (0.7 miles) for intimate Biodynamic tastings. When hunger strikes, The Hot Box BBQ (2.0 miles) serves up smoky favorites, while boon eat + drink downtown (2.4 miles) offers seasonal New American cuisine. Stock up on provisions at Sam's Market (2.3 miles) or grab morning coffee at Bia Cafe (2.3 miles). River access awaits at Sunset Beach River Park (1.6 miles) for summer floating, while ancient giants tower at Armstrong Redwoods (5 miles). The eclectic downtown Guerneville strip lies under 3 miles away, packed with rainbow flags, vintage shops, and welcoming patios where dogs are as welcome as their humans.

Guest access

Drop into the private hot tub against the bold red exterior, then come inside to a bright shiplap interior that reads white and airy after the deep forest outside. You've got the whole cottage, dogs welcome, with a BBQ, outdoor dining, and a flagstone patio that doubles the living space. Grab the key from the lockbox; up to three cars fit in the driveway.

Things to know

The wood stove is decorative only — please don't use it, as noted by the reminder on the unit. While there's no washer/dryer, you're here to unplug anyway! The cabin stays naturally cool thanks to the redwood canopy, and the mini-split AC handles the occasional heat wave. Your High-speed internet keeps you connected when needed, though the spotty cell service might be a blessing in disguise. The separate Nut Nook structure on the grounds makes a perfect reading retreat on breezy afternoons. Sonoma County strictly limits occupancy to 4 guests total (children count) — violations carry hefty fines, so please respect this rule. The primary renter must be 21 or older.

From past guests

Verified reviews from guests who stayed in this home.

We spent a weekend here with our dog and enjoyed the area. It's cozy, with a small yard area and hot tub.

Josh

Amazing place off the Main Street at the river but it was lovely and private and had everything we needed to cook our meals. Beds were very comfortable!

Roblero

Perfect location for some downtime to let your spirit catch up with you. Whether sitting on the grounds drinking coffee and listening to early morning birds, or soaking in the hot tub after and outing to the Redwoods or the coast, this secluded jewel was the perfect getaway.

Alice