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Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a hot tub surrounded by dense forest.
A wooden-floored living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a large window.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, surrounded by dense trees.
A dining area with a wooden table, candles, and a view through an open door.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cazadero, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sonoma Coast State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Northwood Golf Club
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views

Blackberry Bliss is a tranquil, romantic and well-appointed vintage cabin oasis on the banks of beautiful Austin Creek that offers a setting of breathtaking beauty. It was built in 1954 and has been lovingly restored and updated. The house features a private creekside beach and sunny, level backyard meadow. Blackberry Bliss's 1,000 sq ft redwood deck is complete with a private outdoor hot tub, custom oversized redwood chaise lounges, dining bistro, and even more seating providing views of the creek, yard, flowers and trees, including the majestic redwoods, and is enclosed and gated for pets. At night, you'll rejoice in the privacy of magical moon and star-filled nights.

The interior of the cabin is detailed with vaulted open wood beamed ceilings, French doors that seamlessly bring the outdoors in, custom finished redwood detailing and live-edge pass through bar. Blackberry Bliss is artistically furnished including an eclectic collection of both local and international art and artifacts.

Blackberry Bliss is well located within minutes of Guerneville, the Sonoma Coast/beaches and
other nearby historic Russian River towns, including Duncan's Mills, Jenner and Bodega Bay and offering several great restaurants, wine tasting, golf and fun shopping.


Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Blackberry Bliss is 2 people. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Parking: There is parking for 2 cars in front of the house. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance

Pet Friendly: This home welcomes up to 2 well-mannered dogs. If you have more than 2 dogs or other types of pets, please contact us to see if exceptions can be made before reserving.

Bed Sizes: Master Bedroom: Queen; "Bonus" Room: Twin Daybed

Heat Source: Woodstove and Gas Fireplace

Stairs: There are less than 10 steps to the front door and several steps from the back deck to the lawn and backyard. The main deck has a couple steps to the hot tub area.

Work from HERE: Blackberry Bliss has two workspaces - one in the living room and one just off the bedroom - plus a darling dining nook at the front of the house.
Advertised Wifi Speed: Xfinity Residential

Fencing: The yard is partially fenced.

Common Amenities not included: This home does not have Air Conditioning, but with the blessing of redwood trees, you most likely won't need it anyway.

Proximity to wineries: There are an abundance of wineries and tasting rooms in West Sonoma County - several in downtown Guerneville and many more within a short drive. The famed vineyards of Westside Road are 16 miles from the house.

Nearest River Beach: The closest public river beach is 7 miles away in Monte Rio.

Nearest Ocean Beach: The closest ocean beaches re on the Sonoma Coast in Jenner - approx9 miles from the house.

Sonoma County TOT Number: 1991

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before noon
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1999930vb
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

About the area

Cazadero

Located in Cazadero, this cabin is on the waterfront. Rio Theatre and Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Northwood Golf Club and Sonoma Zipline Adventures. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Cazadero, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Monte Rio Public Beach - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Rio Theatre - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 18 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views?

As of 22 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views on 29 March 2027 start from NZ$1,764, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Russian River, Rio Theatre and Monte Rio Public Beach. Sonoma Coast State Park and Monte Rio Redwoods Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of my favorite rental home experiences. Highly recommend and would visit again! Very cozy with lots of homey touches. It was difficult to say goodbye.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Took a solo trip with the doggo for several days. It was amazing doing laps between the hot tub, lounge chairs and redwood tree walks in the neighborhood and napping. Just what I needed! It was so green and creek had plenty of water to sit with a chair and a book
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was spectacular thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Quiet and comfortable. Great place to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy forest cabin

Property was clean and everything we used worked. It was great retreat for us and the dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you for the lovely review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blackberry Bliss Stay

We really enjoyed the cottage. The home is very well outfitted and the access to the creek was great. Tons of great seating areas for relaxing and visiting! Would definitely return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Hello Abbie, 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

Quiet Solitude

Amazing location and a well appointed cabin nestled alongside Austin Creek in the redwoods. Everything was amazing, comfortable, and easy. I would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2025
Hello Jack, Thank you for the wonderful review! We would love to host you again and are overjoyed you enjoyed the stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Very peaceful quiet retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2022
Hello Jennifer, We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

Great place to stay quiet,great view trees everywhere,deck by creek was great.Over all a Five.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2023
Hello Herschel, 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

Better than described

Excellent stay and perfect grounds. Secluded, Quiet, Private, Clean, Comfortable…all apply! Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you for the wondeful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

History written in stones

I loved being there , specially de variety of different stones everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2024
Hello Greg, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and thought it "rocked" :) Thank you for being amazing guests, we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure relaxation

This stay was spectacular - a true oasis in the redwood forest. My fiance and I celebrated our anniversary here and loved cuddling up next to the wood burning fire and looking at the stars from the hot tub. Would definitely recommend if you want to get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2022
Hello Katerina, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! Blackberry Bliss is a guest favorite! Thank you for being lovely guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The finest home in the redwoods

Immaculate and ideally situated on a creek in the redwood forest. Plenty of room indoors and on the enormous, creekfront deck. Exceptionally well appointed and dog friendly. You won't find a better place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2023
Hello Matt, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Blackberry Bliss! Thank you for being terrific guests and for the wonderful review :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cabin

Very quiet and tranquil. Place was clean, creek was clean, we had everything we needed. Supplies for the dogs are available, the place is well stoked for cooking in and grilling in the patio. We wish we booked more days, 5 wasn’t enough !!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Hello Michelle, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! It is a breathtaking 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

Peaceful, dog friendly get away!

The home is so comfy, and an astounding view of towering redwoods off the back deck. A nice feild perfect for running dogs then a short drop to the creek. Deeply blissful week for us all.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Hello Death, 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
Delightful, comfortable, and well-appointed. It can be chilly in the redwoods in the evenings, but there is a romantic little woodstove with all firewood and other requirements provided. If you don't want to fiddle with that there is a second gas-powered heating stove, as well as a few space heaters. But the woodstove worked just fine for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here in 2016 and had memories of a very special place. Would this trip live up to our memories, we wondered? Oh yes! Peace and tranquility in the most blissful setting by the creek. Surrounded by redwoods but with a lovely sunny backyard. The interior is perfect, thoughtfully set-up to handle our every need. Add in many little details, including lots of local artwork and you have an idyllic setting.
We entertained some visitors!
View from inside looking out to the back
The deck, with redwoods across the way
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fortress of Solitude

This place was freakin' amazing. Beautiful, private and soooo relaxing. The hosts were quick to respond and extremely helpful with a random problem that arose. Would love to stay here again! Oh, depending on the time of year, make full use of the various heaters they provide. It can get COLD at night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Hello Steve, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We would love to host you again any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Getaway

Thank you for sharing your home with us! We had an amazing time together. The home was so cozy and quiet. We spent most of our time enjoying the deck and hot tub under the stars, and the canopy of redwoods during the day. We also appreciated that your rental was dog friendly. It is rare to find a place so nice that allows our fur babies! It was definitely a vacation to remember. We can’t wait for our next trip to Blackberry Bliss!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2023
Hello Heidi, We are elated you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being such fantastic guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT GETAWAY!

We spent a week in December at Blackberry Cabin and could not have been happier with our choice. The cabin was clean, comfortable and provided all the necessities. We spent most of our time on the deck enjoying the amazing Redwoods and hot tub. The hummingbirds were quite entertaining! We grilled out every night, then cozied up in front of the wood fireplace. Thank you so much for providing everything needed for a peaceful, relaxing getaway. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2024
Hello Cheryl, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being wonderful guests! We would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow. What a home.

Beautiful home close to all the beauty of South Dakota and Wyoming. Owners were slow to respond to a question about the stereo on the first floor. Other than that, perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin and setting

The property is well represented by the photos. I agree with every positive review. It is very quiet and peaceful, aside from the whir of the hummingbird wings! My only issue is the yard is not fenced. This may not be a problem if you aren't visiting with dogs as I was.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Hello Julie, Thank you for taking the time to review the stay. The backyard is partially fenced while the front and back decks are fully enclosed for kids and dogs. 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

Magical Cabin

We had a great weekend at this cabin. The location was easy to find, and a short drive to larger surrounding cities for additional food/drink/sights. We were allowed to arrive early, the cabin was clean, we felt secure, and the gated back deck was a huge plus with our dogs! The cabin is magical at night with the wood stove burning, and stars in the huge backyard space. The creek in the back was perfect for letting the dogs run around. I got engaged in this cabin and it will forever have a piece of my heart. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Hello Jessica, We are absolutely THRILLED you, and your now fiancé had a wonderful time at Blackberry Bliss. It was sweet you set up a birthday surprise for them through our office, then this engagement happened!! Everyone in the office extends their congratulations and are beyond excited for you both! We hope to host you all again soon :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

What an amazing little gem! The house was clean, cozy, well maintained and I can't even describe the location. We were worried about being flooded out with the not stop rain we have had but the weather was so beautiful while we were there. We got to do a little "faux" fishing, walk with our fur-babies and even got a little sun kissed on Friday. We are empty-nesters reacquainting ourselves with the beautiful areas around us and this, by far, is one of the best we've seen. We felt as if we were in our own home but better!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2023
Hello Tabitha, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! You are always welcome back! Thank you for being fantastic guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Among the redwoods

What an absolutely beautiful property. My wife and I traveled all the way from Pennsylvania never having visited northern California before. We spent hours and hours soaking up the magic of this calm retreat. Close to wineries and the fun town of Guerneville, and we had no idea until we left to drive up the coast, it is surprisingly close to the ocean. Every amenity you could ever want. Our mornings were spent fascinated by all of the hummingbirds feeding on the back deck. And the pictures of the property, while all beautiful, do not convey just how stunning the property really is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2022
Hello Michael, We are elated you enjoyed your stay at Blackberry Bliss! Thank you for being fantastic guests :)

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