Tranquil Retreat on Austin Creek, Surrounded by Forest Views

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Soak under the redwoods in the professionally maintained tub.

Back deck facing Austin Creek and endless redwood trees.

Austin Creek is accessible from the back yard.

Everyone loves the backyard with a lawn, apple trees, and hummingbird-loved shrubs.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Cazadero, CA

Northwood Golf Club13 min drive
Johnson's Beach22 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)43 min drive
Armstrong Redwoods State Park46 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

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

Property manager

Russian River Vacation Homes

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Stunning wine country scenery with boutique wineries nearby.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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.

Cazadero, CA

What's nearby

Northwood Golf Club - 13 min drive
Sonoma Coast State Park - 13 min drive
Korbel Winery - 22 min drive
Johnson's Beach - 22 min drive
Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 46 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Cafe Aquatica - 17 min drive
Guerneville Taco Truck - 16 min drive
Boho Manor - 13 min drive
Rainbow Cattle Co. - 17 min drive
Coffee Bazaar - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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 12:00 PM.

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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area, Russian River and Rio Theatre. Sonoma Coast State Park and Northwood Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Herschel G.

4 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

25 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Oren F.

22 May 2023

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

Hummingbird Heaven!

We had a lovely stay! Right away, we noticed the swarm of hummingbirds that danced and fought over the feeders. Was fascinating. The creek is accessible and we spent some time hiking up the creek until we found the road again. This place is situated just right so that the afternoon sun hits the deck. It's an ideal spot for a double couple get-away or maybe a small family. Kitchen was well stocked and pleasant to use. Plenty of options for climate control if you want to be cozy. The hot tub was perfect and easy to operate. There were what looked like mosquitos outside but we never got bit. A very serene and quiet place that we would definitely revisit.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

8 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha D.

22 March 2023

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