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A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods

Villa Ratto is a private two-acre family estate that has been passed down to the next generation. The estate is nestled among the stunning California Redwoods in historic Cazadero. It is the perfect setting for a memorable vacation with family and friends or a romantic couple's getaway. Plus, it’s the ideal spot to relax, unwind, and balance yourself with nature.

The grounds offer a large grassy area for outdoor games such as volleyball and badminton and a campfire ring in back for a relaxing evening by a warm fire.

The newly remodeled contemporary style accommodation showcases simplicity, style, and comfort. The main room with it vaulted wood beam ceilings features a large living room area, an open gourmet kitchen, and a spacious dining area that seats up to ten guests.

The living room area with its stone fireplace includes a comfortable and spacious leather sofa.

The fully stocked gourmet kitchen includes: professional cookware, 2 sinks, double ovens, ample prep areas, gas cook top, wine refrigerator, and quartz stone counter tops.

The master suite has a king size bed with a private bathroom. The master bath showcases a large walk-in shower and double vanity sinks. The two guest bedrooms are spacious with queen size beds and large closets.

Property manager

Tony Ratto

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside the home.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Renter is responsible for putting away clean & dry kitchen & dinnerware items that have been used during their stay. It is acceptable to load the dishwasher and run it upon departure.
Leave as is the bedding and sheets in the bedrooms. Place all soiled towels in the laundry room basket. lace all household trash, recyclables, and food waste in the proper outside receptacle bins.
Food and beverages brought by the renter must not be left behind. The renter is required to leave the house and property in the same general condition that it was received.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Dogs Only Please (Limits Apply) Must be approved.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 ZPE13-0078

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

A Grand Family Estate Among the Redwoods
A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods Cazadero
A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods Private vacation home

About the area

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Cazadero, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Bohemian Grove - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Korbel Winery - 18 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 39 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Russian River, Sonoma Coast State Park and Rio Theatre. Monte Rio Public Beach and Northwood Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

We love coming to the Villa Ratto because it combines a wonderfully comfortable house with a terrific outside fenced in area property for kids and dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We had the most amazing stay! The property is gorgeous! The house is
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Spacious, clean, great appliances and furnishings. A huge yard for children. Hot tub, fire pit and grill all great! I highly recommend this property! (Owner very helpful and quick to respond to questions) Everything was perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This place has it all. It stocked with everything, the yard is expansive, and the creek is awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We enjoyed everything about this house, property, and location! Well equipped and easy to make wonderful and memorable meals together. Great hiking and coastal trips near by. Thank you Tony for all your info and help to make this a wonderful trip for us 4 girlfriends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

The home was perfect for our stay and then some. It was quiet, peaceful and serene. The house was clean, and well stocked Our host was amazing and an excellent communicator before, during and after. We highly recommend this place for your Russian River stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We had a wonderful time at this location. The house was amazing, full stocked, and the grounds were beautiful. I would highly recommend this place and will be returning in the future.

10/10

Had a great time relaxing and hanging out with family and friends. Sunday morning our son made cinnamon rolls in the fabulous kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tony's villa. The kitchen was very well stocked and a joy to cook in, and the rest of the house was beautiful too. Lovely grounds and orchard. Thanks, Tony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Perfect spot for families with kids - they spent hours and hours playing in the meadow. Sunshine, redwoods, smores at the campfire, and access to the creek - what more can you want? Kitchen spacious and well appointed. Private, quiet, clean - this is our second visit and we'd love to make it an annual tradition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This house has everything you need to relax, cook up gourmet meals and play games and have some fun! Tony is great to work with, and we ran into 0 problems. This is the second time we stayed here, and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This was our second time at villa ratto and my family has begun to think of it as our sanctuary away from the city. The yard- the creek- the fire pit and hot tub- it is simply perfect. The kitchen is well stocked with all the necessary equipment and the beds are super comfortable.

10/10

Our family enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving at this amazing property. The kitchen was well equipped to cook our holiday meal, we lacked for nothing. We loved the redwood trees and fruit trees on the property and the flat area was great for playing cornhole. We used the fire pit and jacuzzi almost every night. We will recommend this property to all our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10

The photos definitely do the property justice! The home is perfect, and as other reviewers mentioned, the kitchen is the most well appointed we've ever experienced at a rental! I normally always bring a few items we can't live without and the house had them all! The grounds and creek access were so wonderful! The kids and pups had the absolute BEST time running around the property and enjoying the creek! Truly wonderful and the most kind host!! We're so grateful we were lucky enough to enjoy this property and look forward to a future stay! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Five of us in our family (three humans and two dogs) had a terrific stay at the property. The home was comfortable and extremely well-stocked. The kitchen had anything you could want, there were plenty of towels and linens, and a nice collection of games. Wi-fi worked well through the home. The fenced in yard was great for the pups (although the yard is big enough that you should keep a very close eye on unleashed dogs). Would recommend for a lazy trip away for some terrific quiet time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The house is not large, but it is beautifully appointed and very comfortable. We've never had such a well-stocked kitchen in a rental home. The location is lovely, and the property is private and quiet, with several stands of large redwood trees. Charming little town of Cazadero is four miles away. Don't miss Raymond's Bakery. Owners helpful and thoughtful, with amazing attention to detail throughout the house.

10/10

This is the absolute best VRBO in the Cazadero area. We've stayed at many and none were as spacious, clean, well-stocked, or beautiful. There was so much open space for our dogs to run. Plenty of space to talk and spend quality family time. This was also the most stocked rental house I've ever rented. They have EVERYTHING you could possibly need in the kitchen - it's better stocked than my house! Tony was super helpful and communicative. The house was even nicer than the photos. We really had the absolute best weekend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Thank you for sharing your home with us. Our family (3 generations) had a very enjoyable weekend, cooking together in your gourmet kitchen, playing badminton and volleyball, relaxing in the hot tub, hiking along the creek, watching movies and more! Your home is spacious and beautifully appointed. Your thoughtfulness shows through in every detail. So peaceful. So serene. In addition, the rental process was so clear and easy! Thank you Tony!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My husband and I, along with two other couples, booked a zip line trip at Sonoma Canopy Tours in Occidental last summer. When looking for place to stay and we were fortunate to discover Villa Ratto. Let me say, we absolutely loved this place! It's a stunning home under some of the most spectacular redwoods with plenty of open space all around. The kitchen is fantastic! It has everything. It was the perfect spot to hang out, cook, and chat it up with our friends We were able to unwind from our day by soaking in the hot tub, cool off in the pool, and kick back by the campfire out back with a glass of wine. The easy access to Austin Creek out back is such a bonus. We skipped rocks in the water and explored nature just a few steps away. Best of all, it’s located nearby so many places; Sonoma Canopy Tours, Duncans Mills (love the old fashion general store and cute little shops there), Korbel Winery Tour, Armstrong Woods, and the most gorgeous drive along the coast to Bodega Bay. We did all that in one weekend. For our next trip to the area, we will definitely be staying at Villa Ratto. By the way, the zip line tour was completely awesome!

10/10

We had family members from Washington, California, and New Hampshire gather to spend quality time together and this roomy house was the perfect family getaway for us. It is within walking distance of the river and is only a short drive to Hwy 1, beaches, and Bodega Bay. It has an open floor plan that fosters family interaction. The kitchen was a delight to cook in and was well-stocked with plenty of plates, coffee cups, wine glasses, cooking pots, pans, serving bowls, and any kind of gadget the seasoned cook might need. Coffee, teas, hot chocolate, popcorn, oatmeal, and granola bars were provided, which added to the welcoming atmosphere. Each of the three bedrooms was spacious enough to easily move about or to be able to just relax a bit away from the bustle of the main living area. The closets all had extra linens and pillows, as well as a selection of games. The large utility room offered not only laundry facilities but was also stocked with beach towels and any kind of garbage bag, detergent, and cleaning supply that anyone would need plus a supply of flashlights and a first aid kit. The house has a large patio in the front and a lovely spa, a BBQ, and a fire pit in the back, with an ample supply of wood already on site. The house is surrounded by a large yard with beautiful fruit trees and has plenty of space for taking strolls with our wee one without having to get even close to the main road. Although we did not end up taking our dog, the owner was gracious enough to give us permission to bring her along had we not been able to find boarding for her. We all thoroughly enjoyed our vacation time together, made more pleasant by the many conveniences this house offered. Every one of us agrees that we would be happy to return for another family event in the future. Tony, thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

This home was even better than billed with amazing amenities such as Ghiradelli chocolates, Peets Coffee, Popcorn, Hot Chocolate. If this house doesn't have it. You probably haven't found it like we forgot to bring bakong powder for pancakes from scratch and my wife made do with a trick of using vinegar...before we found that yes, the Ratto larder did have baking powder. The interior is perfect for a family with an open kitchen living room dining room design but three private bedrooms. The 2 acre grounds with fruit tree orchards and redwood stands were jeavrn for our two city dogs and our busy toddler granddaughter. The hot-tub was a delight. We had one problem that only highlighted how thoughtful and responsive our host. Tony Ratto was. He discovered a problem with the refrigerator that was a glistening pretty new Kenmore Elite...it wouldn't cool! He only discovered it the morning of our arrival. He texted us, but in the chaos of our departure I didn't see it. We arrived with a full week of food for our stay and were worried we would lose some of it to spoilage. Tony saved the day by arriving with a new 5ft tall backup new fridge from home depot because getting the big one repaired just couldn't be done in a timely way. We lost nothing and Tony gave us money to buy ice since it didn't have an icemaker or come with ice trays. Tony was the perfect host who really cared about our family having a good time which we did. Only thing wrong was one week was not enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Beautifully situated house amongst the Redwoods. The grounds are spacious for play and relaxation. The home is lovely and well stocked (best stocked rental ever)! It has everything you would ever need. Clean and comfortable. Would love to return someday. Thank you, Tony!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Everything about this home exceeded our expectations. The kitchen was huge and contained more items than any gourmet cook could hope for. It was near a large table that was perfect for group meals and family games. The hot tub was the best we have ever used - very clean, hot and great jets. Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Our family loved this place inside and out! Our yellow lab stayed busy chasing balls in the large, fenced yard, and our grandchlidren stayed busy splashing around in the peaceful creek just outside the property gate! We didnt even need to fight the crowds on the Russian River! Then, there was the hot tubbing, Smores around the fire pit, and the gourmet kitchen! Loads to do and not enough time to do it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

It was a beautiful setting in the redwoods. Super clean and exactly what was advertised. Great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023