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Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Perched on the Russian River, Idle Hours is a charming retreat designed for ease and functionality. With its spacious living room, cozy gas fireplace, and large back deck with outdoor dining and river views, this vacation home offers a relaxing atmosphere perfect for any season.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!

Idle Hours is a beloved Russian River vacation home. Owned by the same family for generations, it was designed for ease and functionality. The care that goes into maintaining this comfortable, easy-going river retreat is evident in every detail. Tastefully adorned with family keepsakes and perfect river cabin kitsch, Idle Hours has gained every benefit from the recent remodel. Cozy and warm in the winter, relaxing and inviting in the summer--once you get here you will not want to go home!

Once up the flight of front stairs, the entryway opens to a spacious living room with ample comfy seating, high ceilings, attractive accent lighting, Cable TV with DVD player and, at its heart, a large gas fireplace. Through the living room's large open doorway, you'll find a large kitchen and dining room. With various places to hang, this area has a long list of uses: surf the web or get some last-minute work done at the corner desk; listen to tunes on the boom box; lounge or read on the single futon (which can be unfolded to a single bed); eat together, play a board game or a game of cards at the large dining table; or our favorite--sit on a tall stool at the kitchen counter and harass the cook for a snack or glass of wine.

The large back deck, accessed from the dining room, has outdoor dining, a gas grill, views of the river and a back set of stairs (with a latching gate) leading down to the riverfront lawn and river. There is enough room to picnic and lounge right on the river on the large river dock* for paddling up and down our lazy river.


Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Idle Hours is 8. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Parking: On-site parking is permitted for a maximum of 3 vehicles. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: Master bedroom: King bed; Second bedroom: Queen bed; Third bedroom: Double bed and Twin bunk beds; Dining room: Single futon

Heat Source: Central heat and gas fireplace in living room

A/C: The house does not have air conditioning. Being near the coast, the night time temps drop and just opening some windows is usually enough to cool the house.

Docks & Boats: Docks and beaches are seasonal only and available from mid-June to mid-September providing the summer dams are in. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and rowboats that are provided in some of our homes are also available from mid-June to mid-September only. The river is usually too swift for boating in the winter and many docks and beaches are under water until late spring.

Location: Riverfront less than a mile from downtown Guerneville

A note about the home next door: Construction is happening at the home next door, typically beginning at 8 am on weekdays. Crews are not usually active on the weekends. The amount of noise from the activity will vary as the project progresses. The project is expected to last through sometime in 2024.

Sonoma County TOT #: 1511N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #:ZPE15-0543

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Guerneville, CA

What's nearby

  • Johnson's Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Korbel Winery - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 5 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bohemian Grove - 9 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 27 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bazaar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stumptown Brewery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Russian River, Johnson's Beach, and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. Korbel Winery is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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