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The Attic At The Red Chateau - Russian River Wine Valley

Cabin with kitchen, near Russian River

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Entry Way
Bay Window Sitting Area
Sitting Area
Kitchen
Desk and Fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 256.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Forestville, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Russian River Vineyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Attic At The Red Chateau - Russian River Wine Valley


In the heart of the Russian River Wine Valley -The Attic at the Red Chateau is located on the top floor of an old river cottage with a private entrance. Upon entry, you feel as if you have stepped into a charming tree-house in the woods. With over 600 square feet (plus a generous sized sun deck) ) , and modern amenities, the space boasts unique angles, interesting design, many windows with views of the forest and waterfall including beautiful old “running glass” rounded windows. Highest speed internet. Although not a chateau and no longer red, the name has remained since 1929. The space invites you to curl up in the corner window seat with a book or sip wine in the sitting area in front of the stove for cozy winter relaxation. For those warmer months there is a private deck and a trail close by that leads you to a sandy beach on the Russian River where swimming, kayaking and sunbathing are popular– about a 7-10 minute walk through Steelhead Beach State Park and lazy river raft - inflate your raft at the park. The ideal location allows you to venture any direction for an abundance of wineries, great restaurants and lots of summer fun and activities. Electric car charging station at parking area.
Coastal Redwood hikes, wine and beer tasting, gourmet cuisine or spa...its all here.
In the middle of each direction-
7.5 Miles to Guerneville - West
6.6 Miles to Sebastopol - South
13.4 Miles to Healdsburg - North
11.3 Miles to Santa Rosa - East
20 Miles to the beach
Zero miles to Wine Country!!
NOTE OF INTEREST: Sonoma County has been named 2019 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast magazine - stating that Sonoma County is one of the most diverse and progressive wine growing regions in the world!
NOTE OF INTEREST: Sonoma County named top travel destination in the world. "All the elegance of Napa without the crowds." Forbes and Frommer's have picked Sonoma County as one of the best places to visit in 2020
NOTE OF INTEREST: Fodors - Sonoma County "Best Fall Foliage Road Trips in North America"
Key words: Russian River Wine Country. Kayak, Canoe, Beach, Wine Tasting, Pinot, Chardonnay. Pacific Ocean, Armstrong Woods State Park, Forestville, Russ Anger
Forestville CA

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shut off heaters or AC when leaving the property.
Please never drive up the hill the wrong direction, it is a one way road only.

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

Forestville

Located in Forestville, this cabin is in a rural area. Railroad Square Historic District and Luther Burbank Home and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Rubicon Adventures and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts or Redwood Empire Ice Arena. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Forestville, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Russian River Vineyard - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Korbel Winery - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 14 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 18 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonoma Pizza Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stumptown Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Speer's Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carr's Drive In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Attic At The Red Chateau - Russian River Wine Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Attic At The Red Chateau - Russian River Wine Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Attic At The Red Chateau - Russian River Wine Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Attic At The Red Chateau - Russian River Wine Valley located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Russian River and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hartford Family Winery. Russian River Vineyard and Korbel 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.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, centrally located and great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Shangri-La

A very happy secluded find. Just as the pictures depict. Clean and comfortable. Well-appointed with everything you might require. Reasonably close to excellent wineries and restaurants. Russ, the host, is friendly and kind. You will be happy you made this choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Perfect Spot

We had a great stay at the Attic, perfect location to see the redwoods, wine country and Pacific coast from, very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

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

Slice of Heaven

We loved our stay at The Attic celebrating our 48th Wedding Anniversary. You feel as if you’re in a beautiful, well appointed, cozy tree house in the middle of a forest. Loved the furnishings and decor. Your every need has been well thought out and provided. Russ is a fantastic host and is available if you should ever need him.Enjoyed two wineries in particular that were about 20 min away: Wilson and De La Montanya. Picked up deli sandwiches at Big John’s market in Healdsburg and picnicked at DLM—very beautiful gardens! Nice to have The Attic to come home to. My new favorite place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Touring Wine County

A wonderfully appointed and charming place to stay while touring wine country. Delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rossana M C.

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

Sonoma get-a-wsy

Wonderful stay. - very relaxing - very clean and had everything you needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RYAN M.

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

Great stay!

Really neat place to stay in the woods. Very unique and nice for a getaway to sit outside and look at the stars with some wine and/or beer. Very clean inside and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Excellent

Beautiful place, very friendly owner, great location. 10/10 would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

A unique experience

The Attic is cozy, private and quiet. It is a great place to decompress.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny E.

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

Beautiful Space

'The Attic' was a beautiful place to stay. We didn't arrive until after dark. So when we woke up in the treetops the next morning, it was an amazing surprise. Their was plenty to do in the area and the restaurants were excellent. I would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nik D.

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

Perfect Stay at The Attic!

What a cool little spot - the unit is outfitted with everything you need, and nothing you don't need. The location is awesome, it's right near Steelhead Beach and a few miles from both Forestville and Guerneville. The unit does get a little hot being on the top floor, but a few fans and open windows make it perfect in the evening. Was even able to cook a few meals there. Absolutely 10/10 and will definitely return. Thanks Russ for the communication and assistance during the stay, can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Our Favorite So Far!!

Charming-Magical-Adorable Nice setting in the trees with views and beautiful old windows. Nice job was done with the décor with special touches throughout – So cozy and comfortable. We loved the location close to wineries, river, and little towns to explore. Our host Russ was so helpful providing us with recommendations for wineries and restaurant. This is a good one! The worst part of our stay was having to leave, but hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

cozy in the treetops

The Attic was a cozy place and just right for the two of us. It felt like we were sleeping in the trees. Russ wasn’t there but he made sure everything was ready and we had his neighbor’s contact info in case we needed anything (we didn’t).

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Fun Space in the big Trees!

Warm inviting and thoughtful. Easy place to organize your belongings and prep a little food. Gorgeous tile double shower head bathroom with vented skylight. It is almost like being in a treehouse. I want to borrow Russ as my interior designer. Loved taking advantage of the EV charging station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Being completely honest

I really wanted to love this place. Getting there was rough. Even though I had to printed instructions, I went in circles. Turned out my gps was correct. Parking was very tight and I had to block in a car that I didn't know was staying put. The Home i nice and very clean BUT, the kicker for me was the step inside. The bedroom, bathroom and living area are all a step down. That means, if in bed, you step up walk to the bathroom and then step back down. This is a HIGH step. Im 5'2" so stubbed by toe multiple times. I had booked the location thinking I was close to Sebastapol and comfortable driving distance from San Francisco while also beign on the river. That is not true. San Francisco is a 2 hour drive. Additionally you can not see the river from the house. You have to drive to it. My last issue was the privacy. There are lots of windows which are beautiful but there are no coverings so it felt very revealing. It looks to be a wonderful apartment and I can see it being comfortable for a person but, myself with my 18 yo son, we were not comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Sacramento

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

A nice weekend away

The place is and surroundings are beautiful. The bed was comfortable and the place was very clean. The supplies offered (hand sanitizer, etc..) were a nice touch. When we noticed there were no coffee filters, we reached out to the owner (just to make sure we were looking in the right place) and he responded very quickly. Unfortunately, there were none and it was too late in the day, and we were feeling too lazy, to run to the store. We figured we'd manage and improvise the next morning with paper towels. Lo and behold, that morning, a neighbor friend came over bearing the gifts of filters. The owner was unavailable to bring them to us himself, so he rang her up and she brought us a brand-new pack. She was lovely to talk with and we appreciated the owner and the neighbor's attention to our need. The one-way road is a bit interesting, but by the second or third time going around, it was a snap. We have a newer Camry- and had plenty of room to park. We look forward to the chance to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felipe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Russ was amazing! Active communication and the place was a dream. Photos don’t do the space justice for how magical it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a quaint, clean, unique place tucked away in nature. Easy check in. Russ responded when we had questions or needed anything. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice place to stay surrounded by the trees! We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint and secluded cabin-like romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little place with everything you could want. Russ was a gracious host and the attention to detail was apparent. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn o.

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

Relaxation in the Trees

A hillside gem! A few steps up to the sunny deck before entering the quaintly appointed pied-à-terre. Windowed on all sides give view to lush treetops. Trickling water from the koi pond below adds to its charm. A short drive to Healdsburg!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sono A.

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

Cozy cottage

Loved the EV charger and the charming and comfy accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
what a lovely property. Would 10/10 come back and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

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

Fabulous stay

This was the 3rd time stayed at The Attic. Russ is a fantastic host who always makes sure we are comfortable and settled. Perfect place to enjoy all the wonders of The Russian River.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Russ Anger

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I have lived in the Russian River Wine Valley several years. I enjoy traveling, new adventures and exploring, wine tasting, kayaking on the Russian River and Jenner Bay, hiking the forest and the coast, hunting wild mushrooms, making soap and various herb tinctures and I love cooking, particularly vegan dishes. I also have a love for Mexico and try and spend as much time there that I can.

Why they chose this property

The location is centrally located in the heart of Russian River Wine Valley. Central to Healdsburg, Guerneville, Sebastopol and Santa Rosa and best of all, close to the Wine Road. I liked that the property is adjacent to Steelhead State Park and the Russian River and that you have views out of every window into the forest. I love the proximity to the coast. Sonoma County boasts an abundance of gourmet cuisine.

What makes this property unique

This is no cookie cutter house. I like the uniqueness, the old river feel and charm, and the many nooks and crannies. The old antique windows overlooking the forests sets the ideal ambiance for that getaway from it all feel and welcomes relaxation.

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