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Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a vase with dried plants on the counter.
A dining area with a wooden table and blue chairs, a brick fireplace, and a view into another room.
An outdoor dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, on a wooden deck.
A living room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, and a wooden cabinet.
A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a framed picture on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a closet with louvered doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Healdsburg, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Oak Alexander Valley
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Soda Rock Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Geyserville

Located in Geyserville, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Russian River and Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Raven Performing Arts Theater and Healdsburg Center for the Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek and Powell's Sweet Shoppe - Windsor. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Healdsburg, CA

What's nearby

  • Medlock Ames Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russian River - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Silver Oak Alexander Valley - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Soda Rock Winery - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Healdsburg Plaza - 12 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 25 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Folia Bar & Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Villa Chanticleer - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hazel Hill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Los Plebes Taco Truck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ridge Vineyards - Lytton Springs - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome! located?

This family-friendly Geyserville holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Medlock Ames Winery, Silver Oak Alexander Valley and Starlite Vineyards. Russian River and Soda Rock Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our stay at the
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a minor issue figuring out the oven lock, but we worked through it. Dell was very responsive to inquiries. Loved the location and all the hummingbirds in the garden. A great home in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous area

We booked this house for Thanksgiving. I want to do it again next year too since cooking here was just a blast, beautiful big island windows all around and nestled into adorable Anderson Vally, Dales home is well appointed, full of art and antiques too. We just loved this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2024
Dear Jeanne, Wow, thanks for the great review!! I have been not keeping up with almost anything to do with a keyboard and screen., and.... I have been delinquent in writing this to you. I apologize. You guys were such wonderful quests to have. Glad you appreciated the house. I am sure your new kitchen is a beaut! It really made my Thanksgiving a lot better knowing you were there and having fun. I truly am lucky to have met your family; Happy New Year to you all!!! Dell
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Girls Weekend Getaway!

I rented the property for a weekend getaway with my closest girlfriends, and this place was perfect for the 8 of us, and my pup. Walking distance to wineries, a great market next door for a tasty lunch, and a cool bar down the block. Running in the area was absolutely beautiful. We sat in the hot tub and stared at stars at night, and it was a short drive into downtown Healdsburg. No complaints whatsoever! It was a beautiful property and we are all already talking about coming back next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
You were great guests; glad you had such a nice time and enjoyed the subtle and abundant pleasures of Alexander Valley. It is great any time of year. Looking forward to your return visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful House!

My friends and I came up for a reunion when my husband and I moved back from Texas. The house was beautiful. The yard is huge. The spa is hot. We loved everything about it. We would definitely go back. The dog was even able to join us.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2020
Thanks for being such great guests; I am glad you had such a good time in our lovely Alexander Valley; you are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely home full of love

Our family stayed together in the home. The home is spacious and so beautiful and lovely. From the beautiful, hand painted dining table you can interact with people in the kitchen and watch the dozen of hummingbirds. It was a treat to stay there. The owner, Dell, is charming and accomadating. He has put a lot of thought in his decorating and the kitchen is amazingly well stocked!!! He also provided a delightful bottle of wine to welcome us. Bocce Ball Court added to more joys of the stay. The neighbor’s horses cheered us on. I highly recommend the home for a special getaway.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ideal Sonoma Getaway with Friends

We rented this house for a girls (group of 8) getaway in the Sonoma region and it was all that we hoped it would be. The location couldn't be more perfect - Medlock Ames and Hawkes are really great small wineries practically right next door (We did the food and wine pairing at Medlock Ames and hung out at the bar in the evening. The staff was wonderful and the cocktails were great. We did a tasting at Hawkes as well, also wonderful people). The Jimtown Store is right next door and has amazing food - gourmet sandwiches, salads, coffee and other snacks that you can get to go or eat in the charming seating area. The house is also close to Healdsburg. We booked a cab to take us to the Healdsburg Plaza to go out to dinner at Barndiva one night. The view from this rental house is stunning - vineyard, farm and mountains all in one pretty setting. The horses next door always greeted us in the morning, as did the beautiful hummingbirds. We truly enjoyed sitting on the back porch sipping the local wine and watching the sun set. It was peaceful, quiet and picturesque. The house comfortably fits 8 people. We had no problems sharing the space. The kitchen is very nice - perfectly sized for cooking a big meal - and the dining room table was a great place to sit down together to eat or play cards. Finally, to Dell, who is a fabulous host: thanks for the bottle of wine (which we drank upon our arrival!) and for all of your tips on the area. We had a great time and look forward to coming back again! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a lowkey and beautiful retreat in wine country.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Dear KellyRose and the Amazing KellyRosebuds, Thanks for being great guests and taking advantage of the Alexander Valley. It was terrific to meet you all. Thanks for treating the place like your own, it was in great shape. You are welcome back anytime! Dell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The place was as advertised, and really comfortable. Easy check in and attentive host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swine Country getaway

Great location in the middle of Alexander Valley
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

The home and the property were absolutely perfect for our family. Dell was a great host and provided personal touches to make our stay unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property

As advertised. Will be on my list of return properties. Dell kept us informed on everything and did not have to bother her for anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for wine tasting trip

This was an ideal location to visit a number of excellent small, family-owned wineries. We could walk to some, and it was just a short drive to others. The owner left us an extensive list of wineries that he recommended, which was very helpful. He also provided a few bottles of wine for our first evening--greatly appreciated! The house is also an easy drive to Healdsburg, where we ate dinners and walked around--a very charming town with an incredible number of excellent restaurants. The house itself was comfortable and very thoughtfully stocked (plenty of wine glasses and corkscrews, first aid kits, easy directions for using the TV, a good supply of dinnerware, carrots for the horses). The patio was also a great place to drink morning coffee and watch the many birds attracted to the plants and feeders. I'm so glad we chose Casa Colibri!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend in Wine Country

Two days in Wine Country is never enough, but Casa Colibri offered us a very comfortable stay. Conveniently located to wineries, tasting rooms and downtown Healdsburg, we wished we could have stayed longer. The horses and hummingbirds were a very nice touch! Dell is a very attentive/responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We would definitely return

we had a fantastic time staying at this home. The home is older and somewhat quirky, but we found it to be fun and unexpected. Dell is a gracious host and very responsive to anything we needed. The location in the vineyards is great with two local tasting rooms within walking distance and famous wineries within minutes by car. The two horses next door came to visit regularly seeking attention and treats. Overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a great time here and really appreciate the hosts last minute accommodations for our change of plans! The location was close to wineries, and easy enough access to Healdsburg / freeway. The patio / yard were a great space to hang out in the evening with our group of friends. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Russian River/Healdsburg Getaway

My family of four and my sister’s family of four (4 teens total) had a fabulous time staying here. We spent the day on the Russian River and it was an easy drive. The property was perfect for our families and we loved the horses next door and the plethora of birds visiting the feeders. We would definitely stay again, great owner and very responsive. Lots of sleeping spots and just a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a place!!!

The place was incredible. It had all of the kitchen supplies and enough table settings for us to have luxurious dinners and big breakfasts in. With the outdoor dining table, grill, hot tub, ping pong, bocche, we spent most of our time outside relaxing, watching the birds and taking in the beautiful view. Dell was an amazing host and was very responsive. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and helpful owner

Everyone raved about the place, it was clean, spacious, and all the extra features like jacuzzi, ping pong, and friendly neighborhood horses really took it to the next level.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Dell is a wonderful host! So helpful and friendly, making us feel right at home. The property is amazing and our two little ones loved it! Thank you! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A local treasure!

Can’t say enough about how special this place is. Dell is the perfect host who made our visit incredible. We walked into the house to fresh flowers, local wines in the fridge and carrots for the neighboring horses! Always a phone call away should we need anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2021
Dear Janel, Thanks for the wonderful review! So glad you liked the place; it is a fun property. You and your crew were great- come back! Dell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely wine country retreat

Casa Colibri was beautiful. The house is spacious and very well equipped with kitchen equipment, glassware, and towels. We didn't do much cooking, but for what we had, we found absolutely everything we needed, much more than one typically finds in a rental house. The property is gorgeous and we enjoyed the numerous birds, the neighboring horses, and a bunny who visited each evening. We also enjoyed the hot tub and the bocce court! It was also lovely to arrive and find two bottles of wine chilling for us. Overall a very relaxing and pleasant few days which was just what we needed. We would be delighted to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

We have had a great weekend. The owner was very thoughtful and accommodating. I would highly recommend this place for relaxing wine country exploration.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property for a girls' retreat

Our group of 6 ladies and one baby had a great time at Dell's property in Healdsburg. The photos should really be retaken because the house is so much nicer than they depict. The kitchen is the best part, with the HUGE island and nice wine cooler. We had so much fun cooking several meals together. There are plenty of beds to choose from, and it was nice to have bedrooms on both sides of the house so we could keep the baby on one side and let the others sleep on the other side in peace. The horses next door make for a fun visit in the backyard, and the hot tub was immaculate and spacious. The location of the property is fantastic, in a picturesque valley, and walking distance to some wineries. Dell was easy to communicate with - he gave us recommendations and was flexible about check-out time. We loved our stay and would definitely not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
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