Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups!

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a metal railing, overlooking a forested area.
A wooden hot tub with a bottle of wine, a window with a view of greenery, and a wooden bench.
A spacious living room with a glass coffee table, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.
A wooden gate with a 'No Trespassing' sign, a brick pathway, and a building with a garage door.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Russian River

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Guerneville, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

CB-Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

CB-Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

CB-Primary 1

1 King Bed

CB-Primary 2

1 King Bed

CB-Suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

CB-Suite Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Con-Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Con-Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

Con-Primary 1

1 King Bed

Con-Primary 2

1 Queen Bed

Con-Suite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Con-Suite Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

8 bathrooms

CB-Hallway BA

CB-Primary BA 1

CB-Primary BA 2

CB-Suite BA

CON-Hallway BA

CON-Primary BA 1

CON-Primary BA 2

CON-Suite BA

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Guerneville

Located in Guerneville, this holiday home is on the beach. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Korbel Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Rubicon Adventures and Powell's Sweet Shoppe - Windsor.
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Map
Guerneville, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Korbel Winery - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 26 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Nido Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups! located?

This family-friendly Guerneville holiday home is located on the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Russian River, Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Johnson's Beach. Korbel Winery is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great professional large vacation property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive to my questions about the property's bedroom layouts and kitchen furnishings. The well stocked kitchens made it easy to feed our 14 person gathering. The hosts made our family reunion a wonderful success.
One of our festive dinners.
The view from the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great furnishings, well equipped kitchens, bed and bathrooms as well as an amazing supply of recreational amenities…! Our family has been gathering in this way for decades and it was everyone’s favorite place so far!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous spot!

Plenty of space, well appointed, walking distance to town. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2022
Hello Nicole, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being wonderful guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great situation for a large group

Really nicely done with lots of great amenities for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Hello Jerry, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being wonderful guests :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Houses are very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. Lots of fun games to play and different spaces to hang out in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Great location and just the right amount of space for our family reunion. Amenities were nice and the location was as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2023
Hello Zachary, We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay! Thank you 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

Awesome for large groups!

We had an incredible stay with both units rented. Perfect for large groups!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2023
Hello Sally, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being such fantastic guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family gathering

Lots of room for fun family gathering. Pool tables, Foosball, air hockey, ping pong, large yard on the Russian River. Thankful for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2022
Hello Joan, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Enchanted Forest Estate. Thank you for being fantastic guests, we would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Rental

Truly the perfect rental for our large group of friends. Beautiful area, very spacious and a relaxing atmosphere. Location is great, walking distance to food, the brewery and town. Helpful communication and everyone felt comfortable enjoying the weekend. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Hello Ben, We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family compound

We had a family reunion at the Enchanted Forest Estate, and it worked beautifully. Everyone loved the playrooms. The teens slept down there to have their own clubhouse. Each open concept kitchen/living room/dining room was large enough to accommodate our whole group, yet there were plenty of spaces for people to get away for quiet time. Everyone had a bed or sofa bed for sleeping that was comfortable, and there were plenty of bathrooms. It’s a great property for a group gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

This property offered enough space for 24 of us to gather for a great meals in a comforably large room. It also had enough space for each of us to find a quiet room to escape from the crowd. The Massive game rooms were great for kids of all ages, the hot tubs a comfort after the competition! There were enough tv's, stereos, dishes and games. Winter offerings of hiking, beach combing, wine tasting, shopping and beer pong were all within a short drive. The location on the river is great, we'll be back for summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Hello Jan, Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad the house had everything you needed for a fun and relaxing stay. Can’t wait to welcome you back this summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Celebration of life for Mom and Dad

We had a wonderful time here with three generations of family to celebrate the life of our Mom and Dad. The accommodations were perfect for an extended family. There were plenty of things for everybody to do, the pool tables, ping-pong, air hockey, hot tubs, large dining table, . This is not your average Vrbo, it is so well stocked for large groups that you don’t really need to bring any of your own from home. I would recommend this for any large group or family that wants to all get together and have a great time. We came in April, so the river was running to swift for us to use any of the summer activity items, kayaks, paddle boards, rafts., Lifejackets, etc, The place is stocked with everything you would ever need to have a fabulous week, weekend, or 2 day getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Hello Lynne, We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the homes! Thank you for choosing us to host such a personal and meaningful occasion for you all. We are honored and also thank you for such a wonderful review! You were absolutely fantastic guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Lots of Toys for Families

The property was well equipped with plenty of "toys" (pool table, kayaks, ping-pong, hot tubs) for large family groups. Unfortunately, it was not well maintained. The several of the inner tubes had holes which weren't discovered until inflated. A pump for all the inflatables would also be helpful. The TV in the main Culture Blend room did not permit logging in to our personal Netflix or Hulu account NOR could you mirror a device through AirPlay (standard now in most VRBOs). The TV in the Calente basement did work OK for streaming. Also, the car wash next door was pretty noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2023
Hi Scott, We're sorry to learn that you were disappointed with the innertubes provided onsite. Please note that we don't supply any floats or innertubes ourselves, and any that you find on site are left behind by previous guests. As such, we don't keep an inventory of these items. However, we do provide information about road noise and carwash facilities in our listing description, so that guests can make informed decisions before booking. Additionally, we also offer details about the TVs onsite, including which ones support casting and logins for popular streaming services like Netflix, as well as the option to log in to your own account. We're sorry we did not hear from you to assist you during your stay. Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home

Our stay at was wonderful! The property was spotless, beautifully furnished, and fully equipped with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, plenty of furniture, kitchen had all the utensils and pans, bathrooms are great with enough towels, soap and shampoo. We didn't like the some of the sofa and chairs as the cushions were nearly gone and it felt like sitting on a rock. The suite bedroom in each of these 2 properties are actually separate like in law unit and not part of the main house which was something we didn't anticipate. Backyard was good running down to Russian river but with the off-season we didn't use it that much. Both the houses had lot of games, pool tables, table tennis as shown in the pictures. TV's were LED's and not the older Tube TVs which is what is shown in the pictures. The host was attentive and responsive, keys and other information was very well laid out and provided. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2025
Hello Senthil, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Outdoor cushions are usually put away in the off-season and when it is wet outside. Thank you for your review and for being such fantastic guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome house on Russian River for reunion

We rented the two houses for a reunion weekend of 6 families (12 adults and 11 kids between the ages of 1 and 10). We all had a blast. There were plenty of space for all of us to sleep with multiple en-suite bathrooms that are convenient and provided privacy. We utilized the kitchen for both houses to cook our meals, as well as both grills on the deck, and ate in either dining rooms or on the deck. One day we did an oyster run to Hog Island and brought back oysters to eat raw and grill, YUM! It's only about a 40 min drive away. Some adults also went out wine tasting near by. The TV and sitting areas are nice with big sofas for the kids. The game rooms in the garage are great for slightly older kids and adults. There are plenty of outdoor space including the deck and back yard leading to the river. The appliances are clean, updated, and functional. The location is super convenient if you are driving up from San Francisco. Russian River is a beautiful and playing on the bank of the river was fun for the kids. I would highly recommend this place if you have a large gathering of families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Hi Liyun, We are so happy to hear that the Enchanted Forest was the right choice for such a special gathering. It sounds like you all had a wonderful time. Hog Island is a personal favorite of mine! Just reading about the BBQ oysters is making me hungry (admittedly, that's not difficult to do). We hope to have you back for a future stay. Ellen ~ Russian River Vacation Homes
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Reunion worked well here

Our group of 11 stayed in the two houses for a weeklong reunion. It met our primary criterion of having 6 bedrooms with 6 full baths, which is not easy to find. We appreciated the long tables, both inside and on the deck, where we could all dine together. The common rooms had enough space and seating for us to visit and share music together. The kitchens were roomy and well-supplied, and the facilities were clean. The attached garages for indoor parking were a plus. The backyard, which abuts the river, was lovely, although steps to the river were absent due to prior floods. There are many nice amenities like air hockey, ping pong, hot tub, boats, etc which we didn’t use, but which are a plus for many people.There were some negatives. It is right on River Road, so those with bedrooms facing the front had to contend with traffic noise. Noise from the car wash next door was sometimes annoying when we were visiting on the back deck. There were several maintenance issues, including faulty and insufficient kitchen lighting in one unit, and leaky bathroom fixtures. We reported the issues to the owners, and they were very appreciative of the feedback, and I expect them to be addressed. One other problem was two different foul-ups with the key codes for the front doors that we had to sort out with them. But despite these annoyances, overall we had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review! We are so happy to hear that overall you enjoyed your stay. We apologize for the door code mix-up and are glad we were able to get it sorted out for you quickly. We also really do appreciate the feedback on the maintenance items that needed to be addressed; there are just some things it is difficult to discover unless we stay at the home ourselves, so it is great when guests let us know. They have all been taken care of. As you point out, the homes are on a busy road and there is some road noise, most abrasive on the front porches and in the driveways. The road-facing walls have double wall construction and the windows are noise reducing, so the noise from the road is as minimal as possible when inside the house. On the plus side, the location is the reason we can have a listing that accommodates such a large group - something not allowed at vacation rentals in strictly residential neighborhoods. Again, thank you so much for staying with us! It was a pleasure to host your group.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lots of space!

Our reservation mentioned that there were two units, and we thought they meant a main house plus the suite that it was attached to. The reservation actually included TWO complete houses each with main space and suite. Sleeping space was abundant and the four kitchens were super handy when cooking for the group. Hot tub, grill, and several pool tables provided plenty of entertainment when my friends returned from their activities in the area. Great value overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Weekend!

This is a fantastic river-front property. My gathering of friends and family loved the central location and comfort of the homes. Plus, the game rooms added value for guests young and old. Working with Rrvacation homes was very easy. Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect rental for you and your 27 closest friends

I rented the Estate for my birthday april 19-21 and had 24-28 people up over the course of the weekend, and I could not be happier with my choice. The houses are quite spacious, with well appointed rooms and comfortable couches so all my guests slept well. The kitchens and common rooms are set up for large meals, and all 28 gathered for a buffet dinner in Contente with room to spare. The game rooms are the best. Everyone at the party had a blast playing ping pong, pool, air hockey, and arcade basketball. I loved walking people through the property as they arrived, as everyone was astounded by the variety of entertainments and how nice everything was. Yet, the grounds are what made this rental shine. The back deck area was a great site for my friends to gather around the grill and keg, and people loved napping on the secluded, shady lawn during the day. The private beach access is great, and when we were there, we basically had the whole segment to ourselves. My boyfriend even caught a steelhead just fishing from the beach on our second evening there. Amazing! Many of my friends said that weekend was the best birthday party they'd ever been to, and I know it is in large part because of all the wonderful features of this rental. I would love to rent this property again (after I save up for another decade)! The communication from Russian River Vacation Homes was also top notch with every email responded to within the day. Their reps are friendly and honest, and the transaction could not have been smoother.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tons of rooms, tons of fun

Booking this "Estate" (Combination of two homes that are side by side) was the best thing we could have done in this region. There are many rooms and plenty of privacy for couples and guests that may want to stay up later than others, etc. Each home includes an awesome space in the basement for playing billiards, table tennis and other games. We had a great time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Thank you for your rating Asher, we're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Thank you for your review!
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