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Wine Country Hideaway: 4BR, 2200Sf Rural Home With Solar-Heated Swimming Pool

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Swimming Pool is solar-heated from April 1 thru October 31 ONLY.
Fully-equipted, modern Kitchen with incredible views.
Farmhouse-style Kitchen with Dining Area beyond.
Dining Area, overlooking the Front Yard.
Living Room, with Front Balcony overlooking Front Yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8206.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Forestville, CA

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Shared Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

Wine Country Hideaway: 4BR, 2200Sf Rural Home With Solar-Heated Swimming Pool

Located less than 2 miles from downtown Forestville and approximately one hour from the Golden Gate bridge, this spacious country house is centrally located between the lower Russian River with its many recreational options and the vineyards and wineries of the Russian River and Green Valley AVAs. Other Sonoma County AVAs, the Pacific Ocean, and Sebastopol are all within a 30-minute drive.

After a day of exploring all that West Sonoma County has to offer and perhaps visiting a farmer's market to obtain locally-grown ingredients, relax poolside and enjoy your own home-cooked meal using the facilities of this home's spacious, gourmet Kitchen.

Besides the Poolside Patio, there's an upper Back Deck adjacent to the Kitchen overlooking the pool where you can prepare a BBQ meal using the Weber propane grill. There also is a Hillside Patio on the far side of the pool, as well as another Patio in the Front Yard.

All the recreational facilities on the property make the Wine Country Hideaway ideal for family or friend gatherings. In addition to the onsite swimming pool, the property has a Bocce Ball Court, half-court Basketball area, corn hole court and a full badminton court. Or just relax on one of the two Balconies overlooking the Front Yard, with a view of the unspoiled vistas.

The interior amenities include two Master Bedroom suites, one with a Balcony overlooking the Front Yard, a king-size bed, a stone-lined stall shower, and a luxurious jetted bathtub; the other opening onto the Front Patio with a queen-size bed and a full on-suite Bathroom. The third and fourth Bedrooms both contain queen-size beds and share a common, third Bathroom. The downstairs Family Room features a 42in. flat-screen HDTV with DirecTV satellite service. The upstairs Living Room features a wood-burning fireplace, a 52in. flat-screen HDTV also with DirectTV service, a Balcony overlooking the Front Yard, and a Dining Area adjacent to the Kitchen.

Furnished with many modern conveniences in a peaceful, rural setting, your Wine Country Hideaway truly "has it all"!

Please Note: The Swimming Pool is solar-heated only between April 1 and October 31 annually. Since there is no backup heater, Mother Nature is the sole arbitrator of water temperatures.

Two HDTVs with DirecTV satellite service, DSL high-speed Internet with Wi-Fi, fully-stocked Kitchen, Weber gas BBQ grill, several Patio areas, and a solar-heated swimming pool make entertainment and staying in touch easy.

Sleeps 8 (including all children age 3 and over) in 1 king-size bed and 3 queen-size beds. The maximum daytime occupancy also is 8. Off-street parking for 3 vehicles. Sorry, but no pets and no smoking, indoors or outdoors.

Property manager

Jim Buick

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors OR outdoors.
Provide ID to verify age at booking. Violation of the House Rules will result in the forfeiture of the Security Deposit.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Forestville

Located in Forestville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Main Stage West and Pacific Coast Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Rubicon Adventures. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Forestville, CA

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 20 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Apple Pie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Underwood Bar and Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonoma Pizza Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Joseph Swan Vineyards - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wine Country Hideaway: 4BR, 2200Sf Rural Home With Solar-Heated Swimming Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Wine Country Hideaway: 4BR, 2200Sf Rural Home With Solar-Heated Swimming Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wine Country Hideaway: 4BR, 2200Sf Rural Home With Solar-Heated Swimming Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wine Country Hideaway: 4BR, 2200Sf Rural Home With Solar-Heated Swimming Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wine Country Hideaway: 4BR, 2200Sf Rural Home With Solar-Heated Swimming Pool located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hartford Family Winery, Russian River Vineyard and Rubicon Adventures. Russian River is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Thanksgiving memories

Amazing property and hosts that made us feel as if we were borrowing a good friend's home. Great combination of private and public spaces both outside and inside. Epic Bocci ball games were had, excellent meals cooked in the very well appointed kitchen and the variety of birds on the grounds entranced us. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Beautiful country property

Our extended family had a wonderful relaxing stay at this lovely, fully equipped, homey property! Our kids loved the pool, we dined Al fresco on the deck, and all enjoyed lounging in the beautifully planted gardens. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B., Northampton, MA

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

Best vrbo!

When is the house actually better than the pictures?! Clean, perfectly appointed, welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul r.

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

Awesome

Great location, house, gardens, pool, outside sitting areas, and games. Lots of birds too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia F.

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

Beautiful, relaxing stay

Our stay at Jim and Maureen’s home was perfect- the house is beautiful with lots of common areas to hang out and games to be played. We spent one day floating on the Russian River and the rest of the trip hanging by the pool, cooking (with a fully equipped kitchen and grill), and playing outside. We can’t to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Family Summer Fun

We had summer fun at the pool, sport court and playing games in the house. Great place to focus on being together with activities in the area. The host was gracious and very responsive and easy to communicate with. It was our second time staying with him.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Best Birthday Ever

This VRBO property is my favorite one that I have stayed in. We loved all of the outdoor spaces-and there were many. The house had great amenities and the kitchen was well stocked. We spent many hours by the pool and really enjoyed the pool toys. All six of us highly recommend this vacation home! This was the best place for celebrating my 65th birthday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

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

This Place has Everything!

Wow. This place is not only gorgeous but it has everything! There was plenty of room for my whole family and plenty for the whole family to do. Bocce, basketball, volleyball, cornhole, swimming pool, you name it. There are multiple seating areas both outside and in and a great hammock for napping. There are so many wineries all around, so much to see and do. We had a great time and would love to visit again. I cannot say enough good things about this place and the owner/manager was really helpful and responsive, everything about this experience was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Las Vegas

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

We loved it

What a wonderful property! We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Akane S.

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

Just wonderful

We were two adult couples visiting Sonoma for the first time. We wanted a house away from the busy areas, and that’s exactly what we got. The backyard had so many birds every day. I love watching birds, and really enjoyed seeing them every morning as I had my coffee on the porch. One night, we heard coyotes. The garden is pretty and tranquil, with lots of places to sit and hang out. The kitchen was very well stocked with lots of dishes and basic condiments and cooking implements. The beds were comfortable and the whole place was clean. It was a wonderful long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristin G.

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

Wine country getaway

We wish we would have had more time to enjoy the house and all of the amenities it provided. House is located in a great location to explore the Russian River valley and other wine regions and we took advantage of it. The house is in a remote area, very quiet. The property offers numerous sitting areas to enjoy the gardens and relax. Also, bocce ball and corn hole for some friendly competition. We had a group of five adults. Plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated that it was supplied with paper towels, condiments, spices, coffee filters.....small things but makes the trip less stressful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison G., Lafayette CA

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

Lovely, fun and relaxing!

Perfect in every way, simply delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianne S.

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

My family and I had a lovely stay in Forestville over the Labor Day weekend. The property itself is gorgeous and has a little something for all ages, and the house...well the house is also spectacular! We felt right at home, doing the things we love to do -- swim in the beautiful pool, cook in the kitchen while overlooking the garden, read in the hammock, do art on the front deck, and take walks in the neighborhood while admiring the views. It was a vacation to remember and we can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Lovely Wine Country Get Away with Amazing Gardens

Great house, well equipped, very nice pool, and exceptional gardens. Great for kids with all the activities available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Fabulous property and host!

Three couples enjoyed this wonderful home as our starting point for a couple of days wine tasting in Sonoma and Napa. Beautiful gardens, pool and outdoor games. Easy check in and out, host even checked in a few days before our stay to make sure we were all set. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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

Checks all the boxes

This house was perfect for 7 of us to spend a long weekend. We had a group of adults in our mid 30's, but it would be equally wonderful for families. The photos really do the house justice. The property is beautifully landscaped and makes you feel secluded and at peace. The kitchen is spacious and has everything you need to cook. You feel completely removed and in nature, but are a short drive to the town. There is a lot to do at the property, as there is a basketball hoop, cornhole, bocce ball and badminton. Jim was a very easy, and communicative host. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

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

A lovely home in a beautiful setting

Everywhere we turned there was another inviting place to sit and talk, sip wine or just relax with a book. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Oasis

Stunning. Perfect layout. Wonderful owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coralie C.

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

Lovely spot for a multigenerational getaway

Lovely, tranquil (note the neighbors horse stalls are adjacent to the pool area, so you’ll hear them) property with a great balance of outdoor/indoor spots. The rose garden is stunning and has two shaded seating areas (great to curl up with a book, there are bees, but they don’t bother, just fyi if you’re scared of bees); the pool is solar heated with floaties and deck chairs; well stocked kitchen; rooms were comfortable; owners were responsive
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris A., San Francisco, CA

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

Country Get-a-Way

We went for a 3 night stay for a short country get-a-way. This property is what I would consider rural yet only only 10-15 mins drive into downtown Sebastopol or a 5 mins drive to fabulous restaurants in Gratton. As I have mentioned before, we are cooks. We found this kitchen to have everything we needed including plastic containers for leftovers! The beds were extremely comfortable and the layout of the home worked well for my family. I could have spent a good chunk of my day watching the beautiful birds come to the feeders or just listening to them in the mornings - so peaceful. The outdoor area is fabulous fun for family members of all ages - basketball hoop, badminton court, bocce court, corn hull. Beautiful gardens, wild life, fabulous deck with a weber grill with propane tank. We did not use the pool as it was winter, but it was beautiful to look at. The outdoor deck off the kitchen is fabulous. I highly recommend this home and hope to return during the fall when we can use the pool. Thank you Jim!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Amazing Hideaway

The property is beautiful. The house is warm and inviting and well equipped. Lots of firewood for fires in the winter. Would love to go back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Paradise!

What a beautiful home in a magical setting of gardens and redwoods! The owners of the home obviously put a lot of time and love into this property with beautiful, well-tended gardens, peaceful sitting areas all over the property and a meticulously clean and well-appointed house! We had seven people in our group and we were in the area for wine tasting. This home is located near a lot of the great wineries in the Russian River Valley. We only wish we could have stayed longer so we could have taken advantage of all this property has to offer (pool, bocce ball, hammock, etc). We were going to go out to dinner, but decided after seeing the beautiful property, to eat at the house. The kitchen is very well-appointed and had everything we needed. This is a fantastic property and we can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianna C.

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

Great Place Lots to Do

Wonderful house in a perfect location. Beautiful gardens, nice pool, bocce court, basketball, etc. The house is very comfortable and clean. We had a great stay. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Forestville stay

We had a wonderful time while staying on Jim’s property. Our 3 adult sons and their wives plus one grand baby immensely enjoyed our visit. The outside space is fabulous. The bedrooms are great (2 master and 2 other bedrooms with a shared bath). Enjoyed working in the kitchen. It is well equipped. Would highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Perfect Getaway

This property is beautiful and well maintained! The family LOVED the pool (perfect temperature in June with the solar heating) and spent hours watching the birds on the balcony. Further, Jim was very responsive with any issues we ran into. The only trouble we had is that checkin details were not released on VRBO website, rather they were in the welcome packet that was sent more than a month before. As such, there was some confusion as to where the code was for the lockbox. (In short -- read the packet rather than checking the site!) All in all, wonderful! We would LOVE to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim Buick

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Languages:

English