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# River Otter Retreat | Hot Tub, BBQ & Russian River

Holiday home in Guerneville with kitchen and balcony

## Photo gallery for River Otter Retreat | Hot Tub, BBQ & Russian River

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 River Otter Retreat | Hot Tub, BBQ & Russian River provides amenities, such as a garden and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom850 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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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.

### River Otter Retreat | Hot Tub, BBQ & Russian River

• Charming Guerneville retreat, perfect for a Wine Country getaway  
  
• 5-minute walk to the Russian River & 3 minutes to the Road House  
  
• Fully equipped kitchen & cozy bedrooms for comfort  
  
• Living room with sofa bed for extra sleeping space  
  
• Outdoor amenities: BBQ grill, fire pit, & hot tub for relaxation  
  
• Ideal for unwinding or exploring the beautiful surroundings  
  
• A stress-free, unforgettable stay in a peaceful setting

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Hot tub

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Work spaces

- Office

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Composting
- Garden
- Property does not allow children
- Recycling
- Unit size: 850 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Minimum check-in age - 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out 

### Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: 

Start the dishwasher 

Strip any used beds 

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish 

Turn off the lights and lock the doors 

While it’s not mandatory, our cleaning team would really appreciate it if you could remove the bed linens and start the dishwasher. Organic waste can go in the green bins—thank you! 

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Rules

Locals must inquire before booking. 25 years old minimum age required for booking. Sonoma County vacation rental ordinance as follows: Quiet hours ...

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Note from host: There are stairs leading up to house and backyard

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 first aid kit 

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 Registration Number TVR22-0088

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

63e12ac135dfb3002c77dd26

## About the area

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Guerneville, CA

#### What's nearby

- Russian River \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Korbel Winery \- 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles
- Johnson's Beach \- 4 min drive \- 2.7 miles
- Armstrong Redwoods State Park \- 6 min drive \- 2.5 miles
- Graton Resort and Casino \- 33 min drive \- 30.1 miles

#### Getting around

- Santa Rosa Station - 26 min drive
- Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 31 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Korbel Winery - ‬3 min drive
- ‪The Lodge at Dawn Ranch - ‬4 min drive

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## River Otter Retreat | Hot Tub, BBQ & Russian River Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.

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10 - Excellent

3

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Annette A.

28 May 2025

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

#### Awesome Vacation

We had a wonderful stay! Everything was perfect. The house was clean and well stocked. Had everything we needed. Loved the hot tub!!! Surrounded by beautiful, natural forest. Within a few minutes of the river. Very peaceful and private. 

##### Annette A.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Kevin D.

11 Nov 2025

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

Had a great stay in a quiet area - lovely.

##### Kevin D.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Lana A.

20 Oct 2025

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

The host was very responsive and asked if there was anything we needed throughout our stay. The neighborhood is also very quiet and pleasant. The jacuzzi was a huge hit and really helped us relax. It’s also located in a cute area next to a few restaurants and next to the Russian River. 

##### Lana A.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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