Entire home

Updated Healdsburg River Cottage: Minutes from Plaza, Tasting Rooms & Vineyards

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Updated Healdsburg River Cottage: Minutes from Plaza, Tasting Rooms & Vineyards

Property grounds
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4640 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Healdsburg, CA
  • Russian River
    1 min walk
  • Healdsburg Center for the Arts
    7 min drive
  • Healdsburg Golf Club
    8 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    20 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Healdsburg

Located in Healdsburg, this cottage is on a river, a 1-minute drive from Russian River and 6 minutes from Healdsburg Museum. .This cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Healdsburg District Hospital and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Badger Dog Park.

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 1 min walk
  • Healdsburg Plaza - 6 min drive
  • Dry Creek Vineyard - 13 min drive
  • Jordan Vineyard & Winery - 15 min drive
  • River Rock Casino - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 22 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Oak Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Duke's Common - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Matheson - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flying Goat Coffee - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Updated Healdsburg River Cottage: Minutes from Plaza, Tasting Rooms & Vineyards

This Cottage on Fitch Mountain is a perfect retreat for a couple or a small family. Recently fully renovated, the cottage offers modern comforts and sleek style distinctly influenced by its mid-century roots.

Centrally located for a wine country vacation yet only a five minute walk from the Russian River, three miles from the Healdsburg Plaza and less than 10 minutes away from wine tasting in the Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley and Dry Creek Valley.

This cottage was originally built as a vacation home on the Russian River. The entire building was renovated to modern standards then decorated in a classic 1940s theme. It retains the charm and feel of a country vacation rental with modern conveniences. The cottage has easy access to the River, the Healdsburg Plaza and the surrounding wine area.

The cottage has an open living and dining room, one bedroom, one bath and a full kitchen. The kitchen has a gas stove and modern appliances. The dining room has an oversized table with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy a meal, a game or to plan the next day's adventure. The living room of this vacation rental is furnished with a leather sofa and a leather loveseat and several large ottomans to curl up in for conversation or to enjoy a movie on Netflix.

The master bedroom has a luxuriously comfortable queen sized bed and classic mid century era antiques. The bathroom sports classic white subway and hex tiles and a claw foot tub.

Upstairs is a sleeping loft with a full sized bed and library area with low ceilings. There is a laundry room with washer and dryer and a patio with a picnic table out back. The front porch has a semi-private enclosed sitting area.

The house is designed for two people but there is room for a couple of kids upstairs in the sleeping loft. On one side of the loft is a library with a comfy reading chair. The other side has a full sized futon bed on a sleeping platform.

With more space, more privacy and more amenities, make your own breakfast, pack a picnic for the afternoon and fix a romantic dinner with fresh produce found in our local markets. This Healdsburg vacation rental is a comfortable home base for your Wine Country vacation.

Transient Occupancy Tax#1029N, Quiet hours 10pm - 7am, Maximum number of vehicles is 1.

Keywords: Healdsburg Vacation Rental, Wine Country, Fitch Mountain, Russian River, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Chalk Hill, Knight's Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Winery, Vineyard, Wine, Affordable, River, Cabin
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features books, games, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, a music library, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Monique

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking only!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Loft is not full height - perfect for young ones

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as

Updated River Cottage Minutes Plaza Tasting Rooms Vineyards
Updated Healdsburg River Minutes Plaza Tasting Rooms Vineyards
Updated River Minutes Plaza Tasting Rooms Vineyards
Updated River Cottage Minutes Plaza Tasting Rooms Vineyards
Updated Healdsburg River Minutes Plaza Tasting Rooms Vineyards
Updated River Cottage Minutes Plaza Tasting Rooms Vineyards
Updated Healdsburg River Minutes Plaza Tasting Rooms Vineyards
Updated River Minutes Plaza Tasting Rooms Vineyards

Updated Healdsburg River Cottage: Minutes from Plaza, Tasting Rooms & Vineyards Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews" "

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Charming cottage!
Quiet and clean! John was easy-going and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carla O.

Perfect getaway house for Bay Area travelers
Monique and John’s rental house was a perfect place to get away for a short weekend and they were very accommodating. It was cozy, clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The house is in a quiet neighborhood near the river, which made for a nice walk in the morning, and is a short drive to downtown Healdsburg and to multiple nearby wineries. We would definitely stay at this house again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Durango, Colorado

Pretty location. Lots of room. Vintage cabin.
There were only two of us but there was plenty of room for more guests. We enjoyed drinking wine on the front porch and walking to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carin A.

Great cottage minutes from the river!
The cottage was clean, stocked and everything they promised...minutes to the river and a very short drive to town. Beautiful location to run every morning. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Cozy cottage in a lovely place
We had ourselves a fun wine tasting getaway weekend in Healdsburg and this cottage was the perfect place to stay. All the amenities were as described. Check in and out were both smooth and easy. Thanks for an excellent time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Carol W.

House is adorable and met all of our needs. Close enough to town and river.
All was great. Noisy neighbors (loud party on Saturday night and loud barking dog early in morning)on the right as you face the house but we still loved the house.

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Passport Weekend
My friend and i were going to passport weekend and wanted a place to stay so i looked on VRBO and found this cute cottage . It worked great for us . It was close to town and easy access to all the wineries . The cottage was clean and great air conditioning as it was very hot that weekend .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

nancy m.

Great Healdsburg location
Want to thank Monique for working with us thru a change . Really accommodating. House is in a wonderful location just outside of downtown Healdsburg. This was a girls trip ... 2 of us....house is really best for a couple as the upstairs room is tough to get to....really narrow spiral staircase... Bed on the floor, no mirror or window coverings so bright in the morn and almost impossible to get luggage up there! But lower level and backyard is perfect. Would have been nice to have some bottled water available after traveling from east coast and driving 75 min to get there. ... Or maybe even a bottle of wine. Could use a mirror on a door too. But otherwise perfect for 2 with really accommodating owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Very relaxing property with lots of charm
We stayed during the height of the January 2017 rain/flooding. The Russian River was a couple feet shy of flood stage, but we were warm and dry in this very nice cottage. John met us on the first day to go over the property, and we were all set. The house is clean and has lots of charm. We were able to use netflix and pandora on the TV. However, if you're hoping to catch the college football championship like us, you may need to arrange your own streaming option or check out one of the bars downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Just what we expecetd
The property is a perfectly quaint cottage right near the Russian River. It's just outside of downtown Healdsburg in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The home was very clean and included all the amenities listed on the website. In addition, the kitchen was stocked with little extras like sugar, butter, jams, and teas. Not something you can always count on with a VRBO property, but greatly appreciated. The owner was very nice and greeted us at the property when we arrived. My husband and I were visiting for a wedding, so we didn't get much time to explore, but we did get a little time to walk along the river, which was beautiful. We would definitely try to rent the property again if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Perfect place for our short stay in Healdsburg.
After spending the week in San Francisco at a conference, this was the prefect place for needed weekend R&R. It was comfortably furnished and had the necessary amenities. Close to Healdsburg Square and Dry Creek Valley / Alexander Valley wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

2/10 Terrible

Laura P.

cute house, but no AC in hot weather with baby and inflexible management
I really wanted to like this place - good locations in Healdsburg, cute cottage. Would have been perfect if it wasn't up to 105 in Healdsburg while we were there. We arrived and were very happy with the house, however, when we got there, it was hot so we tried to turn on the AC, but there was no AC. We called management and they stated that it never got hot enough for AC, that we could open the windows at night (temp improved around 10 pm) and we could try to portable AC unit. The house got hotter and hotter and I had our 2 month old baby who started to sweat and cry hysterically from the heat. I tried setting up the AC, which read the inside it was 88 degrees. The AC unit did nothing for the heat and my infant started to sweat. As a physician, I was all to aware this was an unsafe situation for my infant. Therefore, my husband and I had to leave for the safety of my baby. I tried explaining this to Monique, but she stated the house couldn't have been that hot and that if I had set up the AC unit, it would have been fine. I let her know that I did set up the AC and it didn't help. They refused to give me any money back. I know they have a no refund policy, but given the unsafe, unsuitable living circumstances, I do think we should have been refunded - it was not OUR choice to leave, it was there lack of safe living situation - my baby would have ended up in the hospital. Of note as well, there were no screens on the window and the window in the bedroom didn't even open (as noted by a sign on the window). I am very disappointed with the managements handling of this circumstance and would not trust them to stay at this place. Plus, if it's hot, it is totally unlivable. Would recommend finding another place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Lovely well-equipped cottage in a beautiful location
My wife and I stayed for a weekend. We brought road bicycles and did some riding in the area, although we didn't ride the road between the cottage and Healdsburg, as although picturesque, it is quite narrow. The cottage was clean and comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. The location is beautiful with redwood trees and a short walk to the river. Monique and John were very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Alison P., Grants Pass, OR

Perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed here with my best friend whom I see only once or twice a year. This cottage was the perfect size and in a great location; a little far from the plaza but we never had problems parking. Everything was very clean and welcoming and John and Monique accommodated our request to check in early without hesitation. So nice to stay in a home rather than a hotel. Healdsburg is a perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Alexej G.

Great little cottage
This is a cute little cottage for a romantic getaway. It's very clean, and a nice blend between rustic and modernism. The small backyard features a BBQ, herbs and an outdoor shower. Needless to say we took advantage of it all. The river itself is a short 5 minutes walk and although it was only mid-April, the weather was so hot that we took a dip and enjoyed the tranquility of the area. For dinner and brunch we went to nearby Healdsburg and wineries. We loved it. It was exactly what we needed to relax from our SF daily city life.

8/10 Good

Edward & Tessa M.

great stay
Everything was just as described. John very helpful. Everything you needed for a successful visit was right there. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

the cottage was very cozy, clean and well appointed. the hosts were very helpful as well. a love
What a beautiful area to spend time! Healdsburg is charming and the wine tasting was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., california

Great couple getaway
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Healdsburg River Cottage. It was a nice getaway weekend for us (while our children stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's). The cottage was the perfect size for the two of us. Nicely updated and very cozy. We did minimal cooking, but the kitchen seemed well stocked. Nice spacious laundry room for a small-sized cottage. We enjoyed a walk to the river and a beautiful bike ride during our stay. It was a bit of a climb on the bike to get to and from the cottage (up and down a hill) but we managed fine. A short distance from town. It took us some time to get used to the air mattress on the bed (each side of the bed can be adjusted to the firmness desired). We had one episode of a clogged toilet (on septic), but the owner was quick to respond and was very helpful. Just might consider a larger plunger (the small one in the cottage was hard to use).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2015