Treehouse in the Russian River Valley - Sonoma County
House • Forestville CA United States
5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Beds
2.5 Bathrooms
Pets welcome
2 Car spaces
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal & Globe
Hospitality
Statistics
Listed May 2021
Views 2595
General overview
Three bedroom, 2.5 bath, Russian River Valley home in Sonoma’s wine country. Sit in the treetops on two balconies with Bay Laurel trees and hummingbirds. The Russian River is just below our neighborhood, with public beaches close by -- the closest beach is a five-minute drive! Ten minutes to Corbel champagne caves, 20 minutes to Healdsburg, one hour to the Golden Gate Bridge, 30 minutes to the coast (Jenner).
The space
This place is truly a "treehouse" -- from any place on the main level you look out on Bay Laurel trees, with Redwoods and fir-lined ridges beyond. I have a grill and places to sit and lounge on both balconies: one on the top floor and one off of the master bedroom.
There is a queen bed in the master bedroom and a queen bed in the guest room. The third bedroom has a twin bed.
The wi-fi is good here; I work out of my home and need to have fast internet. I do not have cable television, but do have YouTube TV so you can watch network channels that way. This is a non-smoking house, and I am COVID vaccinated.
Guest access
The house is situated on a hill, with the living room and kitchen on the top (street) level and all of the bedrooms on the bottom floor. You must be able to navigate stairs to stay here. Parking is in a one-car garage and on the street, with no steps to the front and garage doors.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Beach
Water
Hiking
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
This neighborhood is called Mirabel Heights, and it is on top of a hill overlooking the Russian River Valley. The neighborhood has lots of dogs and gardens, and people here are very friendly. You'll see people walking around and saying hello.
"Downtown" Forestville is 5 minutes drive away, with several very good restaurants, a fantastic bakery, a couple places to get coffee or tea, a pharmacy, and a hardware store. There are trails and bike paths all around. For Russian River access, there are a number of places to rent kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards near by.
Getting to my home
I'm 15 minutes from the Charles Schultz Sonoma County Airport, so that is very convenient. Coming from San Francisco or Oakland, you would need to rent a car.
Nearest airport
Charles Schultz Sonoma County Airport: 15 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport: 1 1/2 hours.
Getting around
You will likely need a car to get around most of Sonoma County.
Map of Approximate Location
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Kyra
I was born in Colorado, and have been living in Northern California for the last 15 years. When I was in fourth grade, my parents did a teacher's exchange with a family in Melbourne (Ringwood) and we went there for a year. Some of my best memories and friends were forged in that exchange. I finally have a house of my own to exchange, so I can't wait for the world to open back up! For work, I am a writer and communications specialist with a focus on climate change, green buildings, and sustainable living. I have a sweet Doodle named Rowan, who could be traveling with me if not overseas. I love hiking, gardening (particularly medicinal plants), and traveling! I love the Bay Area, and love living in the North Bay area.
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Main floor balcony with cafe table and barbecue grill -- and a treetop view of ridges and redwoods.
Main floor balcony with gas barbecue grill, cafe table for two and lounge chair and lots of hummingbirds
View from the main floor balcony of the ridge and redwoods.
Master bedroom with lower balcony.
Master bathroom.
The guest bedroom.
Guest room. Lots of room in dresser and closet.
Guest bathroom.
This is the third bedroom/office....currently used as a yoga/meditation room. I do have a blowup mattress if needed for this room.
10 minutes away - Riverfront Regional Park with hiking, picnicking and Russian River access. Just beyond is the lovely town of Healdsburg -- with shopping and wine tasting.
15 minutes away - Armstrong Woods State Park, with some of the largest redwoods in the area, lots of hiking. Just outside the quirky town of Guerneville.
30 minutes to trailhead (view is from the top of Red Hill of Jenner and the mouth of the Russian River). Start at Shell Beach and walk up!
30 minutes away - The Kortum Trail on the Sonoma coast.