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

Vacation home near Russian River in Guerneville

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Interior
Property grounds
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen area with bar stools, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
Dining
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Guerneville, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pee Wee Golf and Arcade
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Guerneville

On waterfront.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Russian River and 2 miles (3 km) of Johnson's Beach with a stay here. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Korbel Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Russian River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pee Wee Golf and Arcade - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rio Nido Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬18 min walk

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

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

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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)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.2 mi (26-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Johnson's Beach and 5.2 mi (7-min drive) from Monte Rio Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Idle Hours ~ Fantastic River Views & Walk to Downtown! Classic Russian River! to downtown Guerneville?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Guerneville.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek F.

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

Lovely home

Great place right on the river. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are longtime Russian River visitors but this was our first time staying in this neighborhood between Downtowb Guerneville and Rio Nido. The river is especially great here - deeper than most parts and less likely to have algae. The dock at this house was large and steady, good for diving off or setting out in one of the provided kayaks or canoe. The house was clean and well stocked, and the deck was lovely for grilling and eating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

Perfect Landing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Home was spotless and fully stocked. Quiet location on river and a perfect spot to base for day trips to cost or wineries. Smooth process from start to finish.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

One of the most well equipped and clean rentals ever!

The kitchen had everything and more. Sparkling clean and super organized, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline M.

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

Relaxing getaway

Amazing property. Very comfortable and well equipped, has everything you need. The dock and waterfront access was great. Water levels really high and perfect for paddle boards or floating. Lots of stairs in to house and down to dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Great place to stay

This house has a terrific location on the Russian River and the views are lovely from both the house and the dock. The house is well equipped and everything is labeled. It was perfect for our group and exceeded expectations. It seemed misleading though that with all the extra fees, the final price was almost double the listing price; I could have reserved three nice hotel rooms for the same price and not been asked to take out the trash...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi S.

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

Beautiful House!

We really loved the house. Very clean and nicely decorated! The patio is beautiful, with very nice furniture and plenty of space. The view of the river is perfect! Brand new BBQ on the patio (need to update house info in binder). Only a couple of things to note, the house is just off of a busy road, so you hear car traffic in the morning, and sadly the next door neighbor has construction going, so 7am each morning there was a lot of noise. But once that is done, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

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

A great LA escape!

This was our first time on the river after years of staying in and around Sonoma county. If you’re looking to spend most of your time on the river then this is the place! It’s about a 30 min drive to Healdsburg, Santa Rosa and wineries. There are plenty of restaurants and places to pick up gear and food. Plan on driving everywhere because the main drag is busy and without sidewalks. Idle hours was perfect for our group of six! Having the dock with direct lake access and kayaks was just perfect. The large table was perfect for late night card games. My dog thoroughly enjoyed her stay as well :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

William S.

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

Nice Place

The description is accurate except for the impression you get of the back deck from the description. Access to the river is totally overgrown. In fact you can see very little of the river from the back deck. The neighbors (whether renters or residents) were somewhat noisy during the day but not at night. The place is a bit difficult to locate. It is directly across the street from the ACE hardware although there is a hedge row separating the street the property is on from the road and the hardware store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cinda b.

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

Relaxing stay

Our family and extended family stayed for two nights in October. The river was too low to get a kayak in the water but nice to sit on the dock and fish/read/drink coffee/bird watch. We enjoyed the deck as well. House was very clean. Kitchen is super organized/labeled. Everyone was comfortable. Could use a new double mattress and pillows in the bunk room but sleepable. We actually had four in the bunk room. Two adults in the double and large teens in each bunk and it worked out fine. The home is cuter than in the pictures and we would stay again. Guernville itself is tiny and adorable. On a Saturday in October it was great. Such a bonus that the dogs could come and the floors were worry-proof for kids, dogs and adults. We walked to town once but would not recommend it as there is a stretch that has no shoulder. Super easy drive. There is no fence. There is small grass area along with a huge flat concrete area above the dock. Littles could even rides trikes/bikes around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom B.

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

River House

Great house at a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Place

We've stayed here a couple of times and love it. The river access is beautiful and the indoors and charmingly decorated and a well stocked kitchen. If it is really hot, there isn't air, so it can get stuffy, but that's why you jump in the river.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yael C.

Great long weekend!

We went to Idle Hours with two other couples for President's Day. The house is super spacious - you can hang out in the living room to watch a movie or play a game, or gather around the large dining table with beautiful and comfortable dining chairs. The rooms are cozy, the showers are great and the deck is spacious and great for bbq'ing. It's a 6-minute drive to Armstrong Woods. We definitely want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

A Great Escape

This place is fantastic and conveniently located. We had a friends weekend. We all loved it. The house is stocked with everything one could ever want. We cooked meals throughout our stay. The kitchen is stocked quite well. We walked into town (about a 10 minute walk). It was perfect. The river provides the perfect setting whether you're looking out from the dining, the master bedroom, or the spacious patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Charming, inviting, and warm

Throughly enjoyed staying at Idle Hours over the Thanksgiving holiday. The warm fireplace provided a cozy feeling when sitting in the living room and the kitchen is well stocked with appliances and gadgets that make cooking very easy. When staying here, be sure to sit on the dock along the river at sunset. The central location made it easy to get into town, head into the woods for a hike, or drive to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sky E.

Great location

Very nice place right next to the River Everything you need is in Town Loved it will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway with family on RR

We stayed here w/ the max amount of people allowed and it was still very spacious and perfect fro everyone. This house is the most well-stocked vacation rental i've ever experienced and they go above and beyond w/ the amenities like their ping pong table, THE DOCK, board games, etc. I will definitely be staying here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

A perfect weekend

We loved this house. Gorgeous views of the trees and the river as you have your morning coffee on the deck with the fog lifting off the river. A really fun canoe and kayak. Every day the kids took off exploring down the river to find the sandy beaches or rope swings. The house also stocked a ton of fun water toys - super soakers, air-matressess, kiddy pools, etc. It was really comfortable for our family (with a six year old and a two year old). We didn't worry about rescuing knick-knacks from the toddler or spilling juice on a white carpet. :--) The kitchen was well stocked and very easy to work in. We cooked a birthday dinner and baked a cake. Fantastic! We had a really great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Charming and comfortable

A well appointed and well located house. Perfect for three couples and a few kids. Easy walk into town (although no sidewalks). Comfortable living space with nice open kitchen/dining/relaxation area for the group to gather.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

jeff S.

On the river

We had a great time at Idle Hours. The house was modern, clean and comfortable. Three couples shared the house and we were never on top of each other. The kitchen had modern appliances and all the accessories we needed and then some. The dock on the river was on deep water making our swimming all the more enjoyable. Sitting on the dock and watching the river was delightful. This is not a property for anyone with disabilities. There are many stairs to conquer. I would whole heartedly recomend Idle Hours.