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Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly!

Cabin near Russian River in Guerneville

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Property grounds
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7124 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Guerneville, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pee Wee Golf and Arcade
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Guerneville

On river.You'll find Russian River and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade within 2 miles (3 km) of this cabin. Johnson's Beach and Northwood Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Russian River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pee Wee Golf and Arcade - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 29 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly!

Boathouse is a classic 3 bedroom, 2 bath, riverfront home featuring a two level deck with river views. It is conveniently located next to a large sandy neighborhood beach. Boathouse is a one level home (all rooms situated on the upper level) with wood floors, a living room with a fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a downstairs basement with a pool table and ping pong table.

Enjoy river views as you dine al fresco on the large back deck or relax on the upper sitting deck. Boathouse offers a yard area with river views and a brand new floating dock(photos of dock coming soon)! Additionally, it is just a short walk to a sandy, dog-friendly neighborhood beach. The home includes a double and a single kayak (available mid-June through mid-September).

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Boathouse is 7 people. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Parking: There is parking in the driveway for 2-3 cars. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: First bedroom: King bed; Second bedroom: Queen bed; Third bedroom: 1 Queen, 1 Twin bed

Heat Sources: Central heat, wood burning fireplace (no firewood or kindling provided).

Rec/Game Room: The game room is an unheated, uninsulated space. Temperature varies throughout the year.

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 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. The river is usually too swift for boating in the winter and many docks and beaches are under water until late spring.

Sonoma County TOT Number: 2465N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: ZPE15-0728

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Exterior
Johnson's Beach
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 73 reviews
The price is CA $226
CA $257 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,340 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly! to the airport?

This cabin is 15.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly! to the beach?

This cabin is 1.4 mi (6-min drive) from Johnson's Beach and 5.2 mi (8-min drive) from Monte Rio Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly! offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly!?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly!?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly! have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly! to downtown Guerneville?

This cabin is 0.6 mi away from Guerneville.

Boathouse ~ On River, Deck, Steps to Beach, Family Dog Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place has it all: great location on river and close to town! We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great spot

Comfortable house, great river access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

Repeat Stay

We always have a great stay at the Boat House. The dock with direct river access is a great place to spend the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Clean and comfortable with river access

We had a lovely weekend here with our pup, who of course loved the river. Quiet neighborhood, lots of water toys if you have kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great for a group

Lovely house and great location. Very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Weekend Getaway

Amazing property with views and quick access to the river. Easy checkin and out process
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

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

Hidden gem

This is a really great spot, right on the river. Comfy beds and an overall comfy atmosphere. Oh, and a 10/10 VHS tape collection for movie nights. Can highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

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

A wonderful retreat

Beautiful getaway right on the river. Kayaks and an expansive game room with ping pong and pool made for excellent entertainment throughout the stay. About a 20 min walk from town, we made the trek daily for coffee, a great way to wake up.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

Clean home, great river access

Repeat guests. We always appreciate how clean the house is and love spending the whole day on the dock at the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

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

Great home in a great location

This home is perfect for a group of folks looking to enjoy the Russian River!!! The dog friendly property has the perfect attention to detail like locks to keep furry friends on the deck and outdoor shower to rinse sandy toes. We look forward to returning back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne G.

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

Christmas Gathering

We had a wonderful Christmas week here. Very convenient location Comfortable for 6 adults. Cooked most of our meals here and had plenty of supplies. It rained while we were here so we did not get to enjoy the decks and outdoor area but it would be so fun when the weather cooperated. Redwoods are amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam n.

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

Comfy river-front property

Booked this place as well as another place down the street for my bday weekend. While i did not sleep at this house (6 close friends did) they said it was super comfortable. I briefly toured the house and would have to agree--and the back yard providing direct access to the Russian River is so peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Great location on the Russian River

We loved our stay and hope to return. This house has great water access from a private dock and a large deck. We really appreciated having access to 3 kayaks for our use. We brought many bikes with us and it was great to be able to secure them in the garage (the property manager originally told us that guests didn't have access to the garage, but fortunately that wasn't true. One upgrade suggestion would be to add code key remote so the garage can be opened from outside, rather than only through the Recreation Room).
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Perfect Summer Getaway

Hands down one of our favorite family summer vacations. The cottage itself was stocked well and provided a comfortable spot for cooking, sleeping, and out of the sun activities (board games, cards, puzzles, pool, and ping pong). The real treasure of this property is the direct access to the river including your own little floating dock. We spent hours multiple times a day on the water. The hosts provide a variety of floating toys in addition to a couple of river kayaks. I really can't speak highly enough of our experience staying at the Boathouse. It was R&R at its best. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Suzanne B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at this home. The location is just a few minutes walk to the edge of the river and the river area is so beautiful. The beds are comfortable and the house was clean. Tons of games and puzzles and movies to watch.There were a few things could have been better, however. The property has a beautiful apple tree and we did enjoy cooking a few of the apples while we were there, but when we arrived, there were over 100 apples on the ground in the driveway in various stages of decay and we had to clean up the driveway ourselves into the yard waste container to avoid stepping on them or driving over them. While we were there only about five or six fell so it makes me think they had been sitting there a long time. The downstairs recreational room is interesting. There is a lot of stuff to do down there, but I couldn’t find the light and the room is unfinished. It just wasn’t comfortable being down there. The pictures make it look like the living room area is bigger than it is. Considering we were all there to do craft projects for the weekend, there wasn’t a lot of common space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer m.

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

Peaceful setting

Beautiful location on the Russian river. Quiet and peaceful surrounded by trees. Large fenced yard with two decks overlooking the river. Access to the river was down a set of stairs and a short steep bank or walk past the empty lot next door and down a path to a neighborhood beach. Some road noise across the river, but not enough to bother us. The house was large and comfortable and very clean when we arrived. The bathrooms are newly remodeled and the shower was great. Beds were super comfy. The kitchen was small but well stocked. A bit of a challenge for cooking with a tight layout and an oven that didn't work well, but that was a good excuse not to spend time cooking when we could be outdoors enjoying the river. Its only a short drive into Guerneville for groceries and take out, but we barely left the house as we had everything we needed right there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona T.

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

Great spot

Accurate description in listing. Cozy home- great for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

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

On the river

Kitchen really in need of a couple of new frying pans. Handle on one ready to fall off. Lamp by front door needs a bulb. We all enjoyed hula hoops, ping pong and pool table.
Verified

8/10 Good

bernard r.

Nice location and clean Place

Well organized, good directions to unit. Easy way to get access in. Most had some amenities like shampoo and coffee. Not issue, just speaks well for those who provide.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Laura N.

Great get away

The Boat House is a great get away house. The location is great - quick walk to the beach, river view, and an easy stroll into town for coffee and the morning newspaper. The house itself is well-stocked, often unusual to find in a rental home. Having the kayaks, canoe, and rec room available really make this an enjoyable spot to spend a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Michele O.

Great getaway

Had a great time. Took our 3 small kids who played safely on the large enclosed deck. Will definitely go back with friends next time so we can have "adult" time and relax watching the rafters go by on the river. Loved the BBQ! Michele W Turlock Ca
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carson C.

Clean and Bigger than it appears

We had a great time at the Boat House. We were a little worried the cabins interior was on the small side from the photos, one of our friends is 6'7", and other than the showers the cabin was perfect. The game room downstairs is also in better shape than the impression the photos give off. This cabin is great. The view and amount of space on the decks is spectacular, it felt like another living room looking straight at the river. River access is easy, entrance is just next to the house, and a short walk down. It only took us 15min to walk home from downtown. Really a spectacular cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice house

We enjoyed our stay at the Boat House. It is nice and big. My daughter just loved the Master Bed. The beach is really close by. The kitchen is a bit small. Only one cook at a time, but well stocked.
Archival

8/10 Good

Recommended

Stayed 3 nights. Very comfortable and well equipped. Beach was very near - 'as if' on the property itself. It was pretty easy to drag the 2 kayaks to the water, but we passed on trying to lug the much heavier canoe. Traffic noise from the other side of the river was quite audible when outside in the back. The part of the river where the house is, is very calm. Kayaking is best in the morning before the afternoon wind comes through. The spacing for the deck railing posts was very wide on the lower deck - easy for even a large dog or child to go through. I have a large dog (German Shepard) so won't go back to the Boat House, but otherwise would highly recommend the house. On the positive side, the beach was usually deserted, so my dog was able to romp freely. As did I.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Boat House Christmas

We spent the week of Christmas with our son, daughter-in-law, and their two dogs at the Boat House. The floor plan is perfect for two couples, with room enough for a third. The fenced deck accessible from the back door allowed us to leave the dogs outside at times, and the big yard and nearby streets made our walks easy and fun. We found all the necessary utensils and dishes in the well equipped kitchen. A great view of the river, nearby access to it, and the setting in a redwood forest add up to a perfect location. Thank you to the owners and to Russian River Vacation Homes for a great stay!