Rivendell embodies the charm of a bygone era. One of oldest properties on the river, the home was built in the 1930s as a country manor for a well-to-do family from San Francisco. The interior is updated with modern comforts but retains elements of a fine country home: a stone hearth, beautiful wood paneling and floors, and a formal dining room surrounded by paned windows with access through French doors to a series of terraces leading to the river. The outdoor spaces and access to the river are unmatched with stone and brick work throughout 4 separate outdoor living spaces. Steps lead directly to private river access with a dock and boats provided during the warmer months. A burbling fountain, fruit trees, flowering bulbs, lush greenery, and towering redwood trees capture your senses!
The property is named for the peaceful refuge of Rivendell from J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings because of its old-world charm and magic. As "the last homely house east of the sea," it is lovingly set up to evoke the spirit of Rivendell, a haven for adventurers who wish to explore the beauty of the Russian River, Sonoma Valley and nearby sea. It is "a perfect house, whether you like food or story-telling or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all. Merely to be there is a cure for weariness, fear and sadness."
Know Before You Book:
Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Rivendell is 6 people. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.
Parking: There is parking for 4 cars. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance
Plenty of Room to Spread Out: 5 private sleeping rooms (4 bedrooms + 1 sunroom with single daybed), 2 living rooms and 4 outdoor patios
Bed Sizes: 3 Queen, 1 King, 1 Twin and 2 Full Size Sleeper Sofas.
First bedroom ("River Lookout" upstairs) Queen; Second bedroom ("Fairy Retreat" upstairs): Queen; Third bedroom ("Bohemian Sunshine" middle, lower): King plus full futon; Fourth bedroom ("Garden Works" downstairs): Queen; Den/Media Room (downstairs): Full sleeper sofa; Daybed Sunroom (middle, upper): Twin daybed.
Heat Source: Central heat.
Note: The woodstove is decorative only.
Location: This home is in a residential neighborhood facing the Russian River and backed by a narrow section of land between the road to the house and River Road/Hwy 116.
Stairs: There are 2 steps to the front door. Once inside, the house is 3 levels. There is a spiral staircase from the back deck to the backyard and the yard is terraced with several sections of stairs to the hot tub and other areas of the yard. Access to the lowest terrace seating area and river is down a long set of stairs. Except for the 2 steps at the front door, all other staircases have handrails. There are gates at the top and bottom of the spiral staircase.
Fencing: The yard is partially fenced.
Dock and Boats: These are seasonal amenities and availability is based on the water level and when summer dams are installed in the river - generally, mid-June to mid-September - conditions permitting.
Summer Rotation Day: THURSDAY
During the Peak Season, which runs from June 19th through the end of the 3rd week in August, Idle Hours has a 7 night minimum and rents on a Thursday to Thursday pattern. If you make an online reservation outside of this rotation day requirement, we may contact you about altering your dates.
Common Amenities not included: This home does not have Air Conditioning, but the afternoon and evening breeze from the ocean and up the river generally keep the house a comfortable temperature.
The smart TVs at Rivendell are setup with Sling for live TV (not cable but with equivalent programming) and guests can bring their Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and other personal account information to login too!
Proximity to wineries: There are several tasting rooms in downtown Guerneville (4.6 mi) and an abundance of vineyards and tasting rooms within a 10 mi radius.
Nearest River Beach: The Monte Rio Beach is a comfortable half mile walk from the house.
Nearest Ocean Beach: There are several coastal beaches in Jenner approx. 8 miles away.
Sonoma County TOT Number: 4012N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: TVR20-0140
