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Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups!

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The Russian River
Hot tub - Contente
Dining area - Contente
Breakfast table - Contente
Dining Area - Culture Blend

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 28464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Guerneville, CA
  • Johnson's Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Korbel Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

CB-Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

CB-Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

CB-Primary 1

1 King Bed

CB-Primary 2

1 King Bed

CB-Suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

CB-Suite Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Con-Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Con-Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

Con-Primary 1

1 King Bed

Con-Primary 2

1 Queen Bed

Con-Suite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Con-Suite Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

8 bathrooms

CB-Hallway BA

CB-Primary BA 1

CB-Primary BA 2

CB-Suite BA

CON-Hallway BA

CON-Primary BA 1

CON-Primary BA 2

CON-Suite BA

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups!

The Enchanted Forest property features two 4 bedroom, 4 bath homes situated on three acres of riverfront property. The two spacious homes, Contente and Culture Blend, offer sleeping accommodations for 28 people. Each home features a 3 bedroom main house, a separate 1 bedroom suite, 2 kitchens, a recreation room and a spa. The main living spaces offer high ceilings, hardwood floors and a large open living/dining room. The fully equipped kitchens come complete with new appliances and breakfast areas. Many of the rooms, including both living rooms and 6 of the 8 bedrooms, feature glass doors leading out to large decks facing the river with outdoor dining and gas grills.

Both homes offer large garages with recreation rooms. Culture Blend has a pool table, ping pong, foosball, air hockey and video games. Off the patio is a spa with a gazebo. Contente has a pool table, ping pong table and a spa on the patio above the yard.

Enjoy excellent access to the Russian River from this riverfront property. Fishing, swimming and boating opportunities await just a short walk away. To access, walk down the custom rock stairway and across the tree-filled lawn to the short path leading to a large river beach. During the summer months, 2 boats are included (1 canoe and 1 kayak).

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Enchanted Forest Estate is 28. 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 8 vehicles. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes:
Culture Blend: Main House: First bedroom: King bed; Second bedroom: King bed; Third bedroom: King bed; Living Room: 2 Extra Long Double European style sleeper sofas
Suite: Suite bedroom: King bed; Suite living room: Double European style sleeper sofa

Contente: Main House: First Bedroom: Queen Bed; Second Bedroom: Queen Bed; Third Bedroom: Queen Bed; ; Main Living Room: 2 Queen Sofa Beds
Suite: Suite Bedroom: King Bed; Suite Living Room: Queen Sofa Bed

Heat Source: Both homes have central gas heat.

Rec/Game Rooms: The game rooms are uninsulated spaces without central heating. There is a portable electric heater in the game rooms.

A/C: The houses do 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.

Location: The Enchanted Forest Estate is located approximately 1.5 miles east of downtown Guerneville on River Road, a busy two-lane road that connects Guerneville to Highway 101. Due to double wall construction, there is very little road noise inside the home, as well as on the back deck and lower lawn area.The driveway and front staircase face the road. All outdoor living areas are shielded from the road by the home, natural surroundings and a 10-foot high privacy fence (at the front of the property only). The neighborhood is a mix of residential and commercial. Neighbors include full-time residents, a local pub, a deli, a self-serve carwash and a gas station/mini mart. Be aware that though there is a visual privacy, the carwash can be heard when in use and noise from the pub may be heard. We have had very few mentions from guests about either of these establishements. Please contact our office if you have any questions about the proximity of the road or any other questions about the property. Members of our staff have stayed at this property and loved it!

Additional Amenities: Both homes provide televisions in the bedrooms and living rooms. Recreation room items: foosball, pool table, air hockey, ping pong, arcade basketball, karaoke and video games.

For information on each home visit:
Culture Blend's web page
Contente's web page

Please note that there is an annual event, the Russian River Beer Revival, that happens around the third weekend in August. This is a weekend event at the brewery immediately next door to Culture Blend. The event has live music, a BBQ cook-off, and a lot of people drinking beer. It will be loud on the Friday and Saturday of the event. The exact dates of the event will be listed on the Stumptown Brewery's website.

Sonoma County TOT #: 2101 (Contente) and 2012 (Culture Blend)
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #: ZPE11-0240 (Contente) and ZPE11-0181 (Culture Blend)

Property manager

Russian River Vacation Homes
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Guerneville

Located in Guerneville, this holiday home is on the beach. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Korbel Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Armstrong Redwoods State Park and Laguna de Santa Rosa. Travelling with kids? Consider Rubicon Adventures and Dom Whitney Tasting Lounge.
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Guerneville, CA

What's nearby

  • Johnson's Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Korbel Winery - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bohemian Grove - 13 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 26 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanted Forest Estate ~ Large Riverfront Property, Great for Groups! located?

This family-friendly Guerneville holiday home is located on the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Russian River, Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Johnson's Beach. Korbel Winery is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
This property offered enough space for 24 of us to gather for a great meals in a comforably large room. It also had enough space for each of us to find a quiet room to escape from the crowd. The Massive game rooms were great for kids of all ages, the hot tubs a comfort after the competition! There were enough tv's, stereos, dishes and games. Winter offerings of hiking, beach combing, wine tasting, shopping and beer pong were all within a short drive. The location on the river is great, we'll be back for summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great situation for a large group
Really nicely done with lots of great amenities for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Great location and just the right amount of space for our family reunion. Amenities were nice and the location was as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous spot!
Plenty of space, well appointed, walking distance to town. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally D., Louisville, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome for large groups!
We had an incredible stay with both units rented. Perfect for large groups!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family gathering
Lots of room for fun family gathering. Pool tables, Foosball, air hockey, ping pong, large yard on the Russian River. Thankful for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Rental
Truly the perfect rental for our large group of friends. Beautiful area, very spacious and a relaxing atmosphere. Location is great, walking distance to food, the brewery and town. Helpful communication and everyone felt comfortable enjoying the weekend. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Senthil K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation home
Our stay at was wonderful! The property was spotless, beautifully furnished, and fully equipped with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, plenty of furniture, kitchen had all the utensils and pans, bathrooms are great with enough towels, soap and shampoo. We didn't like the some of the sofa and chairs as the cushions were nearly gone and it felt like sitting on a rock. The suite bedroom in each of these 2 properties are actually separate like in law unit and not part of the main house which was something we didn't anticipate. Backyard was good running down to Russian river but with the off-season we didn't use it that much. Both the houses had lot of games, pool tables, table tennis as shown in the pictures. TV's were LED's and not the older Tube TVs which is what is shown in the pictures. The host was attentive and responsive, keys and other information was very well laid out and provided. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebration of life for Mom and Dad
We had a wonderful time here with three generations of family to celebrate the life of our Mom and Dad. The accommodations were perfect for an extended family. There were plenty of things for everybody to do, the pool tables, ping-pong, air hockey, hot tubs, large dining table, . This is not your average Vrbo, it is so well stocked for large groups that you don’t really need to bring any of your own from home. I would recommend this for any large group or family that wants to all get together and have a great time. We came in April, so the river was running to swift for us to use any of the summer activity items, kayaks, paddle boards, rafts., Lifejackets, etc, The place is stocked with everything you would ever need to have a fabulous week, weekend, or 2 day getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Scott S., Neenah

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Lots of Toys for Families
The property was well equipped with plenty of "toys" (pool table, kayaks, ping-pong, hot tubs) for large family groups. Unfortunately, it was not well maintained. The several of the inner tubes had holes which weren't discovered until inflated. A pump for all the inflatables would also be helpful. The TV in the main Culture Blend room did not permit logging in to our personal Netflix or Hulu account NOR could you mirror a device through AirPlay (standard now in most VRBOs). The TV in the Calente basement did work OK for streaming. Also, the car wash next door was pretty noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liyun L., San Francisco

Awesome house on Russian River for reunion
We rented the two houses for a reunion weekend of 6 families (12 adults and 11 kids between the ages of 1 and 10). We all had a blast. There were plenty of space for all of us to sleep with multiple en-suite bathrooms that are convenient and provided privacy. We utilized the kitchen for both houses to cook our meals, as well as both grills on the deck, and ate in either dining rooms or on the deck. One day we did an oyster run to Hog Island and brought back oysters to eat raw and grill, YUM! It's only about a 40 min drive away. Some adults also went out wine tasting near by. The TV and sitting areas are nice with big sofas for the kids. The game rooms in the garage are great for slightly older kids and adults. There are plenty of outdoor space including the deck and back yard leading to the river. The appliances are clean, updated, and functional. The location is super convenient if you are driving up from San Francisco. Russian River is a beautiful and playing on the bank of the river was fun for the kids. I would highly recommend this place if you have a large gathering of families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Ashleigh R.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying C., San Francisco

Lots of space!
Our reservation mentioned that there were two units, and we thought they meant a main house plus the suite that it was attached to. The reservation actually included TWO complete houses each with main space and suite. Sleeping space was abundant and the four kitchens were super handy when cooking for the group. Hot tub, grill, and several pool tables provided plenty of entertainment when my friends returned from their activities in the area. Great value overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cr m.

Great Weekend!
This is a fantastic river-front property. My gathering of friends and family loved the central location and comfort of the homes. Plus, the game rooms added value for guests young and old. Working with Rrvacation homes was very easy. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Perfect rental for you and your 27 closest friends
I rented the Estate for my birthday april 19-21 and had 24-28 people up over the course of the weekend, and I could not be happier with my choice. The houses are quite spacious, with well appointed rooms and comfortable couches so all my guests slept well. The kitchens and common rooms are set up for large meals, and all 28 gathered for a buffet dinner in Contente with room to spare. The game rooms are the best. Everyone at the party had a blast playing ping pong, pool, air hockey, and arcade basketball. I loved walking people through the property as they arrived, as everyone was astounded by the variety of entertainments and how nice everything was. Yet, the grounds are what made this rental shine. The back deck area was a great site for my friends to gather around the grill and keg, and people loved napping on the secluded, shady lawn during the day. The private beach access is great, and when we were there, we basically had the whole segment to ourselves. My boyfriend even caught a steelhead just fishing from the beach on our second evening there. Amazing! Many of my friends said that weekend was the best birthday party they'd ever been to, and I know it is in large part because of all the wonderful features of this rental. I would love to rent this property again (after I save up for another decade)! The communication from Russian River Vacation Homes was also top notch with every email responded to within the day. Their reps are friendly and honest, and the transaction could not have been smoother.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nate C.

Tons of rooms, tons of fun
Booking this "Estate" (Combination of two homes that are side by side) was the best thing we could have done in this region. There are many rooms and plenty of privacy for couples and guests that may want to stay up later than others, etc. Each home includes an awesome space in the basement for playing billiards, table tennis and other games. We had a great time!

About the host

Hosted by Russian River Vacation Homes

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We are Russian River Vacation Homes, a part of D&G Equity Management, Inc., a family owned and locally owned/operated property management company.

Our Story:
In 1980, D&G founders and owners Michael and Patty saw a need in the area for habitable, affordable housing. At that time, many of the little cabins along the Russian River, originally built as summer cabins, were unsuitable for year-round occupancy. D&G assisted property owners with fixing up and renting their cabins. As the largest property management company in western Sonoma County, D&G Equity Management continues to be a staple in the Russian River community.

Russian River Vacation Homes is an off-shoot of D&G. One fine day in 1985, Michael's client, Bob, asked "Hey Mike, can you rent my cabin out just for the week or weekend instead of by the month?" Michael said "Sure!" and Russian River Vacation Homes was born. As renting vacation rentals became more popular, Russian River Vacation Homes grew into a full-time business with its own office. Today, Russian River Vacation Homes professionally manages over 60 high-quality vacation rentals.

We strive to make each and every stay the best one ever. If you have any questions or concerns about reserving or staying with us, please don't hesitate to contact us! We are here to help.

Why they chose this property

Guerneville is the largest town on the Russian River, and has a variety of excellent restaurants and shopping. There are many wineries within 15-20 minutes. Guerneville is also home to the amazing Armstrong Woods, and it's just a quick drive out to the coast! Guerneville is a fun and free spirited town that makes for a great getaway!

What makes this property unique

Properties that can accommodate larger groups are few and far between in the Russian River area. This property is a great home-base for exploring the Russian River resort area and award winning wineries. And it's also a great place to kick back and relax and enjoy the amenities and convenient river access.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests