Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Arcade/game room
A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Russian River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Balcony
Explore the area
Forestville, CA
Russian River
Place, Russian River
3 min walk
Johnson's Beach
Place, Johnson's Beach
14 min drive
Armstrong Redwoods State Park
Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
16 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Forest Magic! Walk to River! Guerneville & Russian River! GmRm-Starry Nights
🌲 Guerneville Cabin | Walk to Russian River + Game Room + Fenced Yard
About This Family-Fun Redwood Retreat! Escape beneath the redwoods at this spacious Guerneville/Rio Nido retreat just a short walk from the Russian River and Mother's Beach. Perfect for families and group getaways, this dog-friendly cabin features a game room, large fenced yard, multiple gathering spaces, and peaceful forest surroundings.
Spend your days kayaking, floating, wine tasting, or exploring nearby trails before returning for BBQ dinners, fire table evenings, and cozy nights beneath the trees. With walkable river access and a prime Rio Nido location, this retreat blends comfort, convenience, and classic redwood charm.
🏡 Key Facts Sleeps 8 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Dog-friendly Game room Fenced yard BBQ grill Fire table Fast WiFi Walk to river On-site parking Stairs from parking area to entry
✨ Why This Home Stands Out Walk to Mother’s Beach & Russian River Game room with ping pong & foosball Large fenced yard for kids & dogs Fire table and outdoor dining spaces Peaceful redwood setting Minutes to wineries, hiking & downtown Guerneville Fast WiFi for streaming and remote work
🛋 Living Spaces Bright open living room with redwood views, Smart TV, comfortable seating, and easy access to the decks and backyard. Designed for gathering, relaxing, and reconnecting.
🍳 Kitchen & Dining Fully equipped kitchen with spacious dining table, open-concept layout, and great indoor-outdoor flow for meals, celebrations, and group stays.
🛏 Sleeping Arrangements Bedroom 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 King Bed
Bunk Room Two Twin Bunk Beds
🚿 Bathrooms 2 Full Bathrooms Heated floors
🎯 Bonus Space Game room Ping pong table Foosball table Seasonal river gear & floats Perfect for kids, teens, and rainy-day fun
🌿 Outdoor Features Large fenced yard Fire table Outdoor dining area Gas BBQ grill Deck overlooking backyard Yard games Redwood surroundings
🐾 Dog Friendly Dogs welcome ($125 per dog). Fully fenced yard. Dogs must be crated if left unattended.
🌊 Ideal For Family vacations Russian River getaways Dog-friendly stays Wine country weekends Friends trips Girls’ getaways
⭐ Guest Favorite Features Guests love the walkable river access, huge fenced yard, family-friendly layout, fun game room, and peaceful redwood setting.
📍 Perfect Location Stay close to everything while feeling completely tucked away in nature. Nearby attractions include: Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve - Muir Woods without the crowds. Russian River - Beaches for swimming, kayaking/SUPs & floating, fishing Downtown Guerneville - Art Galleries, Restaurants, Bars & Fun shops Monte Rio - World-class golfing at Northwood - Top 10 9-hole course in the country! Sonoma County - wineries & tasting rooms Scenic Sonoma Coast & Highway 1 drives
Easy day trips to: Healdsburg - Shopping, dining, wineries Jenner - Shops, seal and dolphin watching, dining, beaches, sea kayaking Bodega Bay - Shops, golf, whale/seal/dolphin watching, shops, fresh seafood dining, horseback riding, beaches, golf Sebastopol - Dining and shops in the Barlow Occidental - Shops and dining. Stunning drives Duncan Mills - Cute shops and dining Lake Sonoma - Rent Pontoon boats, ski boats/jet skis! Dillon Beach - Off-leash dog friendly beach!
1 1/2 hours from the Golden Gate Bridge Whether you’re planning a relaxing wine country weekend or an outdoor adventure getaway, this location offers the best of Sonoma County.
💆 Enhance Your Stay • Private chef experiences • In-home massage therapy • Concierge services • Fresh baked goods delivery • Early check-in / late check-out when available (for a fee)
📅 Book Your Russian River Escape Save this listing or reserve your stay today — walk-to-river homes with fenced yards and game rooms book quickly year-round.
🛎 GUEST GUIDELINES 8 Person Max Day or Night / NO Drop-in Guests / NO large gatherings / NO parties — in an HOA 3 Car Max in driveway 9PM to 9AM County Enforced Noise Curfew — outdoor noise must be kept to a minimum Dog Friendly — $120 per dog — yard enclosed — crate required if unattended Wood burning stove NOT available for guest use Heating via propane wall heaters + space heaters NO Smoking/Vaping of ANY substances in the home — outdoor smoking restricted to paved areas All outdoor lighting must be turned off at night when not in use
⏱ CHECK-IN DETAILS • Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM • Instructions sent 2–3 days before arrival (please do not arrive to the house without them) • Guest support available 9 AM – 9 PM daily, with after-hours emergency assistance. • There is a Guest Reference Guide in each home. It has everything you need to know about the home & contact info etc.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS – WINE COUNTRY TO COAST VACATION RENTALS ✨ Hospitality Is Our Happy Place For over 3 decades, we've welcomed tens of thousands of guests to Sonoma and Marin Counties, earning Airbnb Superhost status for the past 8 years and thousands of 5-star reviews across Airbnb, VRBO, Google, and more.
We're a local, grassroots, women-owned company passionate about helping guests experience the very best of Sonoma Wine Country, the Russian River area, and the Sonoma & Marin Coastlines.
Hosting approximately 18,000 guests annually, our incredibly thoughtful and professional team is here to help make your stay easy, comfortable, and memorable from check-in to check-out. We are good at this! — Your Wine Country to Coast Crew
TOT# 4653N TVR23-0077
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close and lock any doors and/or windows you may have opened. Please put the keys back into the lock box before leaving.
Turn off the heat and unplug any heaters and/or fans you may have used.
Please treat our house as if it were your own. The check out procedures are in the house. Please follow the instructions to avoid fees.
Thanks! Hope it was a great stay!
Stace
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Important information
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Property Registration Number LIC23-0092
Property # 3645409vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Forestville
Located in Forestville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Travelling with kids? Consider Dom Whitney Tasting Lounge, or check out an event or a game at Redwood Empire Ice Arena. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
Northwood Golf Club - 19 min drive - 19.1 km
Graton Resort and Casino - 32 min drive - 35.6 km
Getting around
Santa Rosa Station - 23 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Rainbow Cattle Company - 9 min drive
Rio Nido Roadhouse - 7 min drive
Korbel Winery - 5 min drive
Stumptown Brewery - 8 min drive
Speer's Market - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Magic! Walk to River! Guerneville & Russian River! GmRm-Starry Nights pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Forest Magic! Walk to River! Guerneville & Russian River! GmRm-Starry Nights?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Magic! Walk to River! Guerneville & Russian River! GmRm-Starry Nights on 29 September 2026 start from NZ$982, 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 Forest Magic! Walk to River! Guerneville & Russian River! GmRm-Starry Nights?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Forest Magic! Walk to River! Guerneville & Russian River! GmRm-Starry Nights?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Forest Magic! Walk to River! Guerneville & Russian River! GmRm-Starry Nights?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Forest Magic! Walk to River! Guerneville & Russian River! GmRm-Starry Nights located?
This family-friendly Forestville holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Russian River and Korbel Winery. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Johnson's Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a fantastic stay! The location is excellent, the house felt super clean, and there were lots of little extras that made things extra convenient (clean Tupperware to use, bandaids, tons of river floats, laundry detergent). Our dog absolutely loved the big backyard. I wish we would have stayed longer!
Teresa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic stay and enjoyed the home's location, cleanliness, and all the little extras. We love providing those thoughtful touches to help guests feel comfortable and at home. It sounds like your dog had a great time enjoying the backyard, too! We're so glad the property was a good fit for everyone. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we'd love to welcome you back for a longer visit next time!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house had pretty much everything we needed from cooking to sleeping arrangements to games, and there were even a few floats for the river in the garage. Access was easy as well. Overall we had a great experience and would gladly rent again.
Samuel G.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
We are so happy you had a great stay! It is a wonderful vacation home, glad it was the perfect fit! We would love to host you again!
Thanks,
Stace
Wine Country to Coast com
The Best vacation Homes in the Russian River Wine Country!
This was one of the best rentals we have done. The place had one of the best equipped kitchens of any rental we have done. There were plenty of games an onsite activities, perfect for the rainy weather we had. And the backyard was huge!!The location is minutes from great places to visit, such as Korbel, downtown Guerneville, and the Armstrong Redwoods State Park. It was a perfectly balanced stay for our spring break. We had one small issue and had to call property management and they came out within minutes to take a look. Easy, peasy!
DEREK L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2026
What kind words! We absolutely love that you had a wonderful time and love the house as much as we do. We would love to host you again.
This place is so lovely. Even better the pictures. Very quiet and perfect for us - 2 families. The best part for us was the yard with the fruit trees and getting to see so many stars at night. We hope it continues to be ok vrbo and we can book it again at some point.
Well appointed, comfortable and quiet. Cell service
is a challenge.
David J.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2024
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! As for cell service we are sorry its spotty, we hope you were able to connect to the full speed house wifi that lets your cell pick up wifi calling.
Starry nights was an amazing experience! The house was absolutely beautiful and the scenery was superb. At night you could see all the stars which sheds light to the name. It’s in a central location which made it easy to go all the places we wanted to explore! It was a fantastic experience!
This trip was not for a vaction unfortunately for us we were visiting a very ill family member in the area, however this would be an amazing place to stay for vacation especially summer time with the river just walking distance. Perfect for people traveling with pets it has a huge full fenced back yard. It was so nice to be able to come back to the house relax and unwind after an long day, thank you for sharing your you lovely home.
Simone B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2024
We are glad to hear that Starry Nights was comfortable and relaxing in a difficult situation. Thank you for the glowing review! Best Wishes for you and your family!
Perfect place to stay with dogs for a wine country wedding weekend. Thanks for the hospitality! Listing was just as described. Note this is a quiet neighborhood- not for late evenings or parties!
Catherine L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
We are glad to hear that Starry Nights was a great fit for you! Thank you for the great review and for being considerate guests! We look forward to hosting you again!
Beautifully appointed home! Well stocked kitchen, quiet neighborhood among the redwoods, and game room was fun. Board games provided, roomy dining table, double vanity bath, etc.
We stay in VRBO properties when we travel, so we appreciate everything this had to offer. Very nice!
We are likely to return to the area in the fall and will definitely consider staying again!
Joanne W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2024
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay at Starry Nights! It is one of new homes that have been added to Wine County to Coast.
We look forward to hosting you again.
Have a great day
Val
Wine Country to Coast
The well appointed kitchen enabled us to prepare our favorite vegan family meals. Also the grill was great for corn and portobello mushrooms. We really appreciated the portable air conditioners. Everyone was very comfortable: we enjoyed playing ping pong, relaxing on the decks, and traveling to nearby Colonel Armstrong Woods. The space was just right for us.
Rich D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2024
Corn and portobello mushrooms sound fantastic! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
House was beautiful. Weather was great. My family was together for the first time in years. I would recommend the rental to friends and family for sure. River access was a quick walk. Just a wonderful experience. Thank you
Mark V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
We are so happy to here you had a great time with your family at Starry Nights! Sounds like you had a wonderful stay!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL
9 December 2023
Great place to get away
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The place was great - great space for 2 families to spend time together. It was a bit difficult to find at night in the dark, but it is in a great location if you want some time away from busy daily life. A quick walk to a river area where kids can hang out.
A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2023
Glad you had a nice stay! It's a wonderful home. Sorry you got lost, the neighborhoods around here can be tricky at night. Best to follow the directions we sent you instead of GPS. We would love to host you again!
Thanks,
Stace
The house was perfect for our family weekend get-away. The rug in the dining area needs to be tacked down, since it's a tripping hazard. We didn't spend much time in the game room, since we were out enjoying the wineries each day. Plus, it was raining the day we arrived and you need to go outside to access the game room. Would definitely come back again in warmer weather.
We enjoyed our stay in the house tucked away in the trees. We are from AZ so it was nice to be surrounded by nature. It has a beautiful deck, but it was raining the week we were here, so we couldn’t enjoy it or the fire table. This house would be fun to stay in during the summer because it’s close to the river. It has a great open floor plan and had everything we needed. We couldn’t use the game room downstairs in the garage because it was so cold, but again, this would be a great family house in warmer weather. I highly recommend it.
Sara L.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
We are happy you enjoyed your stay despite the weather. Late Spring and Summer is a wonderful time to be at Russian River.
We hope to host you again in the future.
Have a great night
Val
Wine Country to Coast
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tim Marta D.
9 December 2023
Starry nights
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We spent several nights at Starry Nights. The home was gorgeous! The home had beautiful dinnerware and quality cooking pans. The furnishings were comfortable and beautiful! It was only the 2 of us but this home would work for a family of six. The neighborhood was fun to walk and the home was centrally licated to take in local food and wineries.
Tim Marta D.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2023
So glad you had a great stay! It's such a wonderful home, Glad it was the perfect fit! We would love to host you again,
Thanks,
Stace
Wine Country to Coast com
The Best Vacation Homes in the Russian River Valley
Very nice home, clean, comfortable beds, the only thing I didn’t understand was the three cars maximum in the driveway…the driveway is huge and could have very easily accommodated four to five cars. I brought my 12 passenger Van plus two other cars were parked in driveway and it still had room for two more cars..
Victoria S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay at Starry Nights and look forward to hosting you again.
The number of cars are based on permits and 3 cars are only permitted at this home. :-)
Have a great day
Val
Wine Country to Coast
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristen M.
4 September 2024
Fun and Relaxing Weekend atthr River
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is perfect for two families or bringing along the grandparents. it is super clean and newly remodeled with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plenty of kitchen wear in great shape and the fire pit and BBQ were wonderful. We had a great time playing foosball and ping pong in the garage and the river floats were pumped up and ready to go. It is a great float leaving from Steelhead and stopping at Mom’s beach nearby where you can walk back to the house. We will definitely return again!
Kristen M.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2024
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed so much that Starry Nights and the Russian River area has to offer! It sounds like great memories were made!
We prode ourselves on clean, stress free guest experiences!
We look forward to hosting your next visit!
Thanks,
Stace
Wine Country to Coast com
The Best Vacation Homes in the Russian River Valley
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Hosted by Stace Jardine
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