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Step into Starry Nights, a 5-star haven nestled near the picturesque Russian River in Forestville, CA. Unwind with al fresco dining on the back deck or explore nearby river beaches just an 8-minute drive to Guerneville and a short walk to Mother's Beach.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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

Starry Nights-Fun, Forest Magic! Happy Redwood Retreat! Russian River! GmRm

🔥 STAY 3 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 2 — THRU APRIL! 🌲✨
Midweek stays only. Holidays excluded.

Walk to the Russian River, gather under the stars, and enjoy game-filled nights at this fun, family-friendly redwood retreat.


✨ WHY GUESTS LOVE STARRY NIGHTS
• 🚶 7–9 minute walk to Russian River (Mother’s Beach!)
• 🌲 Peaceful redwood forest setting near Forestville & Guerneville
• 🎯 Game room with ping pong + foosball
• 🏡 Large fully fenced yard — perfect for kids & dogs
• 🔥 Gas fire table for evenings under the stars
• 🐾 Dog-friendly family retreat
• 🍷 Close to wineries, river beaches & downtown Guerneville
• 📶 Fast WiFi — great for streaming or remote work


📍 LOCATION — RUSSIAN RIVER / FORESTVILLE + SONOMA COUNTY
Perfectly located for a Sonoma wine country + river getaway:
• Russian River (walkable) — swimming, kayaking & floating 🌊
• Downtown Guerneville (short drive) — restaurants, shops & bars
• Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve 🌲
• Sonoma County wineries & tasting rooms 🍷
• Sonoma Coast & Bodega Bay day trips 🌊


🏡 HOUSE OVERVIEW
• 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8
• Spacious Russian River cabin for families & groups
• Open-concept living for gathering & connection
• Game room + multiple entertainment spaces
• Entry via flight of stairs from driveway
• Ideal for families, group getaways & pet-friendly stays


🌲 STARRY NIGHTS — RUSSIAN RIVER CABIN WALK TO BEACH WITH FENCED YARD & GAME ROOM
Welcome to Starry Nights, a warm and inviting Russian River vacation rental tucked beneath towering redwoods—designed for fun, relaxation, and memory-making.

Spend your days walking to the river, exploring nearby wineries, or enjoying the outdoors, then return home for ping pong tournaments, BBQs, and cozy evenings under the stars around the fire table.

With its fully fenced yard, game room, and walk-to-river location, this home is perfect for a family vacation in Guerneville/Forestville, a group getaway, or a laid-back Sonoma County retreat.



ENTRY LEVEL: Up a flight of stairs from driveway.
Kitchen - Large & well appointed w/ everything needed for the Chefs in your group!

Living Room - Open, light, bright, happy & airy! Really comfortable furnishings w/ large windows looking out to the Redwoods- Smart TV w/ Xfinity & Fast Wi-Fi! Books & Board Games. Sliding doors to the back deck overlooking the large backyard

Dining Area - Large table, great for meals & game nights, opens to living room


Bedroom 1 - Comfy Queen Bed & spacious room
Bathroom 1- w/ shower enclosure & heated floors
Laundry Room


UPPER LEVEL: (5 Stairs from main floor to upper level)
Bedroom 2 - Comfy King Bed in a spacious room
Bedroom 3 - 2 sets of Twin size Bunk Beds- Great set up
Full Bath connecting the two bedrooms w/Tub/Shower combo, dual vanities, & heated floors


GAME ROOM/GARAGE - Enter from outside of house
Ping Pong & Foosball tables
River floats & gear available for Summer guest use


OUTDOOR SPACES:
Back Deck w/ outdoor lounge seating & dining table
Front Deck w/ seating
Gas Fire Table area w/ seating
Gas BBQ
LARGE, fully fenced-in, grassy backyard w/ fruit trees
Badminton set or yard


GUEST GUIDELINES:
8 Person Max Day or Night/ NO Drop in Guests -NO large gatherings/ NO Parties/ No Drop-in Guests. In an HOA
3 Car Max in driveway
9PM to 9AM County Enforced Noise Curfew - all outdoor noise must be kept to a minimum-
Dog Friendly $120 Dog Fee per Dog-Yard is enclosed for pup - For both the safety of your pup and the house, please crate dog if you are not at the house.
Wood Burning Stove pictured is NOT available for renter use
Heating provided by propane wall heaters & space heaters
NO Smoking/Vaping of ANY substances in the home/Outdoor smoking is restricted to paved or concrete areas
**All Outdoor Lighting Turned Off at Night When Not In Use**


CHECK-IN INFORMATION
Check-in instructions—including address, access code, and arrival details—are sent 2 to 3 days before arrival via a link with everything you need. Please do not arrive to the house without your check in instructions.
We have a Guest Reference Guide in the home. Has everything you need to know for a seamless stay!
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Early check-in or late check-out (may be available for a fee.)
Guest support is available 9 AM – 9 PM daily, with after-hours emergency assistance.



LOCAL FOOD & DRINKS
Graton: Willow Wood Market & Underwood Bistro
Occidental: Howard Station, Union Hotel
Guerneville: Boon, 3 Cultures Kitchen, Trillium, Farm Hand, Saucy Mama’s and so much more!
Monte Rio: Northwood Golf Course
Duncan Mills: Cape Fear, Blue Heron, Gold Coast Coffee
Pizza: Pizza Leah (worth the drive) & Smart Pizza
Sebastopol: Sushi Tozai
Dessert: Nimble & Finns
Coffee: Coffee Bizarre
Bars: El Barrio, 3-R Resort, Rainbow Cattle Co.


FUN THINGS TO DO
Whale Watching & Marine Life: Sonoma and Marin Coastlines recently named "Best Whale Watching in the San Francisco Bay Area" – watch whales, dolphins, and seals right from our beaches!

Whale watching – Sonoma & Marin Coastlines rated “Best in San Francisco Bay Area”
Hot air balloon rides over Sonoma wine country
Charter fishing & whale watching in Bodega Bay
Over 100 wineries in Sonoma Valley
Kayaking in Jenner, Russian River, Bodega Bay
World-class spa experiences at Osmosis or in-home massage
Cycling & scenic drives Hwy 1 & Coleman Valley Rd.
Explore Guerneville, Healdsburg, Windsor, Occidental, Bodega Bay, Jenner, Sebastopol, Petaluma
Golf – Northwood (Top Ten 9-hole in US), Bodega Bay, Windsor 18 hole courses
Lake Sonoma – boating, jet skiing, horseback riding
Hikes – Easy to challenging trails in Armstrong Woods & surrounding redwoods


💆 ENHANCE YOUR STAY
• Private chef experiences
• In-home massage therapy
• Concierge services
• Fresh baked goods delivery
• Discounted winter & spring extended stays


ABOUT US
✨ Hospitality Is Our Happy Place
We’ve been proud Superhosts for 8 years, earning consistent 5-star reviews from VRBO/Homeway and Google across our Sonoma and Marin County vacation homes, including Dillon Beach and Bodega Bay to the Russian River areas.
Each home is thoughtfully prepared with cozy touches, treats, music, and little extras to make your stay special.
Our goal is simple: make your getaway easy, relaxing, and full of happy moments.
We look forward to hosting you!
Wine Country to Coast Vacation Rentals



TOT# 4653N
TVR23-0077

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,556 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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
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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close and lock any doors and/or windows you may have opened. Please put the keys back into the lock box before leaving.
Turn off the heat and unplug any heaters and/or fans you may have used.
Please treat our house as if it were your own. The check out procedures are in the house. Please follow the instructions to avoid fees. Thanks! Hope it was a great stay! Stace
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Property Registration Number LIC23-0092

Property is also known as

1301-256162

About the area

Located in Forestville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Travelling with kids? Consider Dom Whitney Tasting Lounge, or check out an event or a game at Redwood Empire Ice Arena. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby. Visit our Forestville travel guide
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Forestville, CA

What's nearby

  • Route 1, Bridge over Russian River, Sonoma County, California
    Russian River
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beautiful Russian River flowing in Guerneville, Sonoma County, California
    Johnson's Beach
    11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga, Napa Valley
    Calistoga Hot Springs
    56 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Korbel Winery
    7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station
    23 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rainbow Cattle Company
    9 min drive
  • Korbel Winery
    5 min drive
  • Stumptown Brewery
    8 min drive
  • Coffee Bazaar
    10 min drive
  • Nimble & Finn's
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starry Nights-Fun, Forest Magic! Happy Redwood Retreat! Russian River! GmRm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Starry Nights-Fun, Forest Magic! Happy Redwood Retreat! Russian River! GmRm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starry Nights-Fun, Forest Magic! Happy Redwood Retreat! Russian River! GmRm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starry Nights-Fun, Forest Magic! Happy Redwood Retreat! Russian River! GmRm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starry Nights-Fun, Forest Magic! Happy Redwood Retreat! Russian River! GmRm located?

This family-friendly Forestville holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Russian River and Korbel Winery. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Johnson's Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Starry Nights-Fun, Forest Magic! Happy Redwood Retreat! Russian River! GmRm Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sergei g.

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

Sonoma with the Boys

Location was great for our winery visits and state parks. Great setting and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Relaxing

Well appointed, comfortable and quiet. Cell service is a challenge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Beautiful

Starry nights was an amazing experience! The house was absolutely beautiful and the scenery was superb. At night you could see all the stars which sheds light to the name. It’s in a central location which made it easy to go all the places we wanted to explore! It was a fantastic experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone B.

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

Prefect place to relax

This trip was not for a vaction unfortunately for us we were visiting a very ill family member in the area, however this would be an amazing place to stay for vacation especially summer time with the river just walking distance. Perfect for people traveling with pets it has a huge full fenced back yard. It was so nice to be able to come back to the house relax and unwind after an long day, thank you for sharing your you lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

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

Relaxing stay just a short drive from everything!

Beautifully appointed home! Well stocked kitchen, quiet neighborhood among the redwoods, and game room was fun. Board games provided, roomy dining table, double vanity bath, etc. We stay in VRBO properties when we travel, so we appreciate everything this had to offer. Very nice! We are likely to return to the area in the fall and will definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich D.

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

Adult family gathering

The well appointed kitchen enabled us to prepare our favorite vegan family meals. Also the grill was great for corn and portobello mushrooms. We really appreciated the portable air conditioners. Everyone was very comfortable: we enjoyed playing ping pong, relaxing on the decks, and traveling to nearby Colonel Armstrong Woods. The space was just right for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Wedding weekend

House was beautiful. Weather was great. My family was together for the first time in years. I would recommend the rental to friends and family for sure. River access was a quick walk. Just a wonderful experience. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL

Great place to get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was great - great space for 2 families to spend time together. It was a bit difficult to find at night in the dark, but it is in a great location if you want some time away from busy daily life. A quick walk to a river area where kids can hang out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Surrounded by trees

We enjoyed our stay in the house tucked away in the trees. We are from AZ so it was nice to be surrounded by nature. It has a beautiful deck, but it was raining the week we were here, so we couldn’t enjoy it or the fire table. This house would be fun to stay in during the summer because it’s close to the river. It has a great open floor plan and had everything we needed. We couldn’t use the game room downstairs in the garage because it was so cold, but again, this would be a great family house in warmer weather. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane E.

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

Family get-together

The house was perfect for our family weekend get-away. The rug in the dining area needs to be tacked down, since it's a tripping hazard. We didn't spend much time in the game room, since we were out enjoying the wineries each day. Plus, it was raining the day we arrived and you need to go outside to access the game room. Would definitely come back again in warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

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

Russian River

Very nice home, clean, comfortable beds, the only thing I didn’t understand was the three cars maximum in the driveway…the driveway is huge and could have very easily accommodated four to five cars. I brought my 12 passenger Van plus two other cars were parked in driveway and it still had room for two more cars..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Well appointed house in an established neighborhood. My bed was comfy and had plenty of pillows. Large backyard but noise ordanance won't allow late night use. Could use a deep clean as it was really dusty and some spider control is needed. This home is on the market and it showed. Some fixtures are loose. The dishwasher is terrible and the vent hood fan does not work. It was spacious and met our needs as it was close to family. Vendor communication was adequate but nothing special. For the price per night it was underwhelming.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tim Marta D.

Starry nights

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent several nights at Starry Nights. The home was gorgeous! The home had beautiful dinnerware and quality cooking pans. The furnishings were comfortable and beautiful! It was only the 2 of us but this home would work for a family of six. The neighborhood was fun to walk and the home was centrally licated to take in local food and wineries.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Fun and Relaxing Weekend atthr River

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is perfect for two families or bringing along the grandparents. it is super clean and newly remodeled with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plenty of kitchen wear in great shape and the fire pit and BBQ were wonderful. We had a great time playing foosball and ping pong in the garage and the river floats were pumped up and ready to go. It is a great float leaving from Steelhead and stopping at Mom’s beach nearby where you can walk back to the house. We will definitely return again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and we'll appointed property. Lovely and comfortable for a family friendly Sonoma getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful well maintained home. Very well supplied. Everything was super
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura m.

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

Family Christmas stay

Lovely property. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah H.

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

Quiet and close to everything

Beautiful location ooff the Russian River, great yard for dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is so lovely. Even better the pictures. Very quiet and perfect for us - 2 families. The best part for us was the yard with the fruit trees and getting to see so many stars at night. We hope it continues to be ok vrbo and we can book it again at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

Wedding home base for family guests

Perfect place to stay with dogs for a wine country wedding weekend. Thanks for the hospitality! Listing was just as described. Note this is a quiet neighborhood- not for late evenings or parties!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lauren m.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025