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Falling Leaf

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Description

Fall in love with Falling Leaf! We invite you to enjoy the charm of the Russian River Valley in the serenity of this secluded and private two parcel property located across from seasonal Hulbert Creek and just minutes from downtown Guerneville. Watch the falling leaves and enjoy the sounds of nature at our Falling Leaf vacation rental that features a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home and a separate Japanese teahouse. The remodeled house offers a country charm kitchen, modern bathroom, gas fireplace, flat screen TV and other modern amenities. If you desire a more serene and rustic experience, the Japanese Teahouse is a secluded sanctuary. Separate from the main house, this custom built wooden teahouse features a gas fireplace, slate floors, many windows with views in all directions, and easy access to the main home. This structure is designed for relaxing in the plush King bed and watching the trees, falling leaves and shooting stars.

From the deck that overlooks the seasonal creek, you can be soothed by the sights and sounds of nature. For a more private experience, wander to the patio area that backs up to a hill. This area is beautifully landscaped, featuring a wood-burning outdoor fireplace and private hot tub under the stars. Wherever you look, you can watch the falling leaves float to the ground while listening to the relaxing sounds of outdoor garden fountains. Whether you choose to walk to the beach, go wine tasting, play a round of golf at Northwood Golf Course, take a trip to the Sonoma Coast or go for a walk in the Armstrong Wood's redwood forest, it's all within a 15 minute drive.

This is the ideal spot to unwind, a perfect location for a romantic getaway, relaxing family vacation or just as an opportunity to hang out with friends. Whatever you choose, Falling Leaf is a memorable vacation experience.

Falling Leaf features a keyless entry system - enjoy the convenience of an express check-in directly at the home!

Know Before You Book

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Falling Leaf is 6. 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 3 vehicles; there is room to park 2 cars in front of the house; limited street parking is available on a first-come first served basis. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Stairs: There are several stairs from the parking area up to the home. There are a few stairs to enter the main home. There are a few steps into the tea house. Once inside, the main home and tea house are all on one level.

Bed Sizes: First bedroom: Queen bed; Second bedroom: Queen bed; Separate Japanese teahouse: King bed

Heat Source: Gas fireplace, electric heaters, gas fireplace and electric heater in Japanese teahouse.

Work from HERE: Advertised Wifi Speed: Xfinity's Gigabit plan

Sonoma County TOT #: 2107
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #: ZPE11-0243

Amenities

Amenities

  • Internet Access Wireless Internet
  • Pet Policy Dog Friendly
  • HotTub Spa on Back Patio
  • Fireplace, Wood/Gas 2 Gas Fireplaces
  • Deck/Patio Back Patio and Decks
  • View Forest Views
  • Walk to Hulbert Creek*
  • Miles to Guerneville 1.61 miles
  • Yard Full Fenced Hillside
  • BBQ Grill Gas BBQ Grill
  • Kitchen Full Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Heat Source Central Gas Heat
  • Square Footage, Est. 874
  • Televisions Cable TV, DVD
  • Stereo s/CD Stereo/ CD Player
  • Phone Unlimited US Calls
  • Laundry Facilities Washer/Dryer
  • Check-In Time 4:00 pm
  • Check-Out Time 12:00 pm
  • Express Check-In Check-in at the home
  • Featured Amenity 1 Gazebo Bedroom

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Rates

DatesNightlyNightly Min. StayWeekly
07/28/21 - 08/04/21$2657$1,590
08/05/21 - 08/11/21$2657$1,590
08/12/21 - 08/18/21$2654$1,590
08/19/21 - 08/25/21$2652$1,590
08/26/21 - 09/01/21$2653$1,590
09/02/21 - 09/05/21$2923$1,590
09/06/21 - 09/08/21$2653$1,590
09/09/21 - 09/12/21$2653$1,590
09/13/21 - 09/15/21$2653$1,590
09/16/21 - 09/19/21$2653$1,590
09/20/21 - 09/22/21$2653$1,590
09/23/21 - 09/26/21$2653$1,590
09/27/21 - 09/29/21$2653$1,590
09/30/21 - 10/03/21$2653$1,590
10/04/21 - 10/06/21$2653$1,590
10/07/21 - 10/10/21$2653$1,590
10/11/21 - 10/13/21$2652$1,590
10/14/21 - 10/17/21$2652$1,590
10/18/21 - 10/20/21$2652$1,590
10/21/21 - 10/24/21$2652$1,590
10/25/21 - 10/27/21$2652$1,590
10/28/21 - 10/31/21$2652$1,590
11/01/21 - 11/03/21$2652$1,590
11/04/21 - 11/07/21$2652$1,590
11/08/21 - 11/10/21$2652$1,590
11/11/21 - 11/14/21$2652$1,590
11/15/21 - 11/17/21$2652$1,590
11/18/21 - 11/21/21$2653$1,590
11/22/21 - 11/27/21$2655$1,590
11/28/21 - 12/01/21$2655$1,590
12/02/21 - 12/05/21$2652$1,590
12/06/21 - 12/08/21$2652$1,590
12/09/21 - 12/12/21$2652$1,590
12/13/21 - 12/15/21$2652$1,590
12/16/21 - 12/19/21$2652$1,590
12/20/21 - 12/28/21$2653$1,590
12/29/21 - 01/03/22$2923$1,590
01/04/22 - 01/05/22$2652$1,590
01/06/22 - 01/09/22$2652$1,590
01/10/22 - 01/12/22$2652$1,590
01/13/22 - 01/16/22$2653$1,590
01/17/22 - 01/19/22$2652$1,590
01/20/22 - 01/23/22$2652$1,590
01/24/22 - 01/26/22$2652$1,590
01/27/22 - 01/30/22$2652$1,590
01/31/22 - 02/02/22$2652$1,590
02/03/22 - 02/06/22$2652$1,590
02/07/22 - 02/09/22$2652$1,590
02/10/22 - 02/13/22$2652$1,590
02/14/22 - 02/16/22$2653$1,590
02/17/22 - 02/20/22$2653$1,590
02/21/22 - 02/23/22$2653$1,590
02/24/22 - 02/27/22$2653$1,590
02/28/22 - 03/02/22$2653$1,590
03/03/22 - 03/06/22$2653$1,590
03/07/22 - 03/09/22$2653$1,590
03/10/22 - 03/13/22$2653$1,590
03/14/22 - 03/16/22$2653$1,590
03/17/22 - 03/20/22$2653$1,590
03/21/22 - 03/23/22$2653$1,590
03/24/22 - 03/27/22$2653$1,590
03/28/22 - 03/30/22$2653$1,590
03/31/22 - 04/03/22$2653$1,590
04/04/22 - 04/06/22$2653$1,590
04/07/22 - 04/10/22$2653$1,590
04/11/22 - 04/13/22$2653$1,590
04/14/22 - 04/17/22$2653$1,590
04/18/22 - 04/20/22$2653$1,590
04/21/22 - 04/24/22$2653$1,590
04/25/22 - 04/27/22$2653$1,590
04/28/22 - 05/01/22$2653$1,590
05/02/22 - 05/26/22$2653$1,590
05/27/22 - 05/29/22$2653$1,590
05/30/22 - 06/14/22$2653$1,590
06/15/22 - 09/01/22$2657$1,590

Reviews

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Nice family stay

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Monday, July 12, 2021 to Monday, July 19, 2021
Rating: 
4
Property Rating: 
4
Experience Rating: 
4
Value Rating: 
4

Spent a week with family at falling leaf. We loved being in the trees, sitting around the fire, lounging in the hammock, and relaxing in the spa. The beds were comfortable too.

Justine Meunier Benavente
Greenbrae, CA

Cozy spot

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, January 17, 2020
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
4
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
4

I was looking for a comfortable spot to hang out, read and cook with friends and this spot delivered. Thanks!

Garth
San Francisco

Cozy spot by the side river

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, January 17, 2020
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

I was looking for a comfortable spot to hang out, read and cook with friends and this spot delivered. Thanks!

Garth
San Francisco

A Wonderful Spot

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

We could not have asked for a more wonderful spot.  The house was exactly as shown - well equipped, clean, stocked with the basics.  We spent most of our time outside - spent time at the beach, returned to Armstrong Grove and even drove up to Bullfrog Pond (my husband was hoping to fish) and drove up to Ft Ross which was really interesting. 

Thanks again for facilitating a marvelous holiday for us and our friends from Germany.

Melissa
Sacramento

A lovely cabin in a lovely part of CA.

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, April 19, 2019
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

My friend and I went to Falling Leaf in late April and it was a perfect time of year to enjoy the home. It was lovely and warm in the day so we were able to use the decks and grill, and cool enough at night to use the gas stove and the spa. The cabin is relative secluded even though it is in a little riverside neighborhood of cabins. I used the tea house as a meditation space every day—a very special touch. We also used the gift card special to get lunch at Big Bottom Market in the downtown area nearby; it was delicious and the tiny town was adorable and filled with friendly store/restaurant owners. A lovely cabin in a lovely part of CA. Also a beautiful, short drive to Redwood State Nature Preserve and Sonoma Beach State Park. Doesn’t get better!

-Airbnb Guest-

Melissa
Savannah, GA

Highly recommended!

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

Such a beautiful, scenic, quiet, peaceful home. Everything was clean and neat. Highly recommended!

-Airbnb Guest-

Christine

So perfect

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, February 8, 2019
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

So perfect for a girls weekend away, and would recommend to everyone!

Shannon

fell in love

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
4

We fell in love with falling leaf and Russian river!

-Airbnb Guest-

Alison and Brad

We had a sweet time

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

Just spent a few days at Falling Leaf. We were a group of five plus dog and had a super comfortable stay. The house feels cozy and the tub/spa was a fantastic treat in this
very cold winter weather. Not sure if it says so in the description but the property is fully fenced and has space to sniff around so our dog was extra happy.

Andrea Walter
BERKELEY

Wonderful, Serene location to relax and unwind

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

Our family of 5 had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas at your house. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed the hot tub, the Tea House and the peace and quiet. The checking in and out instructions were very clear. We enjoyed the indoor fireplace and had fun family time. We LOVED the taco truck in the Safeway lot and the bookstore/cafe (cinnamon buns). We drove to wineries, Armstrong Redwoods, Fuller Beach and Bodega Bay. We would recommend for a quiet retreat.

Source: VRBO

Manager Response:

Thank you for the great review! It sounds like you are very thorough explorers! And we're so glad to have shared the house with you. Maybe we'll see you again... There's always more to see!

Martine Blanchet

Great for a relaxing weekend away

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, November 16, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

This was a great house for a weekend away with friends. We were six adults, and we had plenty of space for relaxing, cooking, and eating together. We didn't take advantage of any of the outdoor space or the hot tub, because the air quality was very poor due to the Camp Fire, but we were quite content spending the whole weekend inside. The gas fireplace kept the house nice and warm, and the kitchen had all the fixings we needed to cook meals together. The tea house was beautiful, and we were very cozy so long as we remembered to turn on the gas fireplace an hour or two before we went to sleep. If you're staying in the tea house during the colder months, I would recommend warm pajamas -- during our stay it was in the mid-40s overnight, and though we set the thermostat on the heater to 62, the ambient temperature topped out at 52 (at least according to the thermostat). Overall this was a great place to stay, and we've already talked about coming back again!

Heather

This was a great house.

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, November 16, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

This was a great house for a weekend away with friends. We were six adults, and we had plenty of space for relaxing, cooking, and eating together. We didn't take advantage of any of the outdoor space or the hot tub, because the air quality was very poor due to the Camp Fire, but we were quite content spending the whole weekend inside. The gas fireplace kept the house nice and warm, and the kitchen had all the fixings we needed to cook meals together. The tea house was beautiful, and we were very cozy so long as we remembered to turn on the gas fireplace an hour or two before we went to sleep. If you're staying in the tea house during the colder months, I would recommend warm pajamas -- during our stay it was in the mid-40s overnight, and though we set the thermostat on the heater to 62, the ambient temperature topped out at 52 (at least according to the thermostat). Overall this was a great place to stay, and we've already talked about coming back again!

-Airbnb Guest-

Heather

We loved staying here.

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, November 2, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

We loved staying here. We were in town for a girls weekend and it was great. It was off the beaten path a bit with a lot of privacy. We loved spending time in the hammock and on the deck. The house was fairly basic but impeccably clean and everything worked perfectly.

-Airbnb Guest-

Rachel

So awesome!

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Monday, October 22, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

This place was... so awesome. The kitchen and grill, the tea house, the hot tub, everything was great. The kitchen was very, very well stocked. Pretty much any utensil you could think of, and plenty of spices and supplies. It got cold at night and the tea house takes all of 3 minutes to warm up if you use the heater and set the thermostat. It's hard to beat the hot tub under the trees for a place to unwind. It's also in a great location to take advantage of all the Russian River area has to offer. Last, but certainly not least, the staff at RRVH was great in answering questions ahead of our visit and setting us up with some wine tasting options once we were there.

Jeffery Melville
Apple Valley

This is THE spot!!

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

This is THE spot!! I rented this amazing place with a couple of friends for a relaxing weekend getaway. We were sadly rained out all weekend, so we spent a little more time than planned inside the house, which turned out to be no problem at all. All the amenities were AMAZING (trust me we used most of them): the hammock was comfortable for long conversations, the hot tub clean and conveniently located near a sliding door leading to the spacious, spotlessly clean bathroom, and the teahouse was so inviting (just know you're at the mercy of nature in there, aka light and animal noises)! We had no problems with the heater in the teahouse, but be sure to warm up the teahouse before you're ready for bed. The only real blip we had was that an extra perk we weren't expecting, an installed speaker system, was a little broken, but it's not like it was advertised anyway (too good to be true...). The kitchen was more well stocked than I thought it would be, but bring your own tinfoil if you're planning to use the outdoor grill. Being inside with a lot of time on our hands meant we cooked our own dinners, and this kitchen made it just as easy as cooking at home. I loved the convenient layout of the house, and the beds were comfortable and warm. I got my perfect weekend in the woods and made such cozy memories here, I couldn't ask for anything more! If this house is among your options PICK THIS ONE!!

-Airbnb Guest-

Jessica

A spotlessly clean, well appreciated and comfortable house.

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, September 21, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

Everything I needed and wanted was there. It was peaceful and perfect.

Source: VRBO

Fran

Charming, marvelous home!

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, September 7, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

A charming marvelous home to spend a birthday weekend with close knits!

-Airbnb Guest-

A perfect Russian River getaway!

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Monday, August 6, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

My group of six had a fantastic time at Falling Leaf! It's an adorable setting, and here are a few thoughts that other guests might find relevant:

- The Tea House was... so adorable. In the winter, it might be annoying to go between the Tea House and the main house in the rain, but this isn't a concern for most of the year. It was a beautiful place to unwind every night after a hard day at one of the pools in town and wine tasting. :)

- The houses are up a fairly hefty set of railroad-tie steps. It keeps the traffic noise/light from passing cars nonexistent, but would be hard for anyone with mobility issues.

- The deck and hot tub were beautiful and we didn't see any major issues with maintenance. The kitchen is well-equipped, and we appreciated the ample supplies of TP/paper towels/trash bags/laundry stuff for a week-long stay.

- There's a time of year where the creek stops flowing, before the creek evaporates, where there's still water and lots of bugs. I'd roughly estimate this at June-August, but YMMV, but in any event bring some bug spray! It's definitely not a major problem, but you'll feel better if you have it on hand that first evening.

Otherwise, definitely book this place, and enjoy quiet evenings among the Redwoods!

Tom Pack
Minneapolis, MN

Magical Place

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

Our experience was one of a kind! The property is beautiful and nestled high above the street so you really feel secluded. House and beds are a bit small (I think one was a double) but the deck space is stunning and is where we spent lot of time. Could use a little TLC- as far as outside maintenance and perhaps some string lights or mood lighting to make moving around the hot tub at night a little easier. We also could not get the tea House heater to turn in but luckily it was warm enough with two in the bed. Overall love the charm of the house and the neighborhood and would come back again given the opportunity!

-Thank you so much for staying with us! If guests have trouble with anything in the house (like a heater) we'd love to hear about it right away - we are happy to help troubleshoot, or to arrange repair. (The Team at Russian River Vacation Homes)

cassie silvia
Denver

Huge Hit!

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, July 13, 2018
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

We absolutely LOVED staying at Falling Leaf. If you are looking for something a little different "Falling Leaf" is your house. We travel as a large family and I pride myself on finding unique homes, so that our kids are blown away, at how different each are. They remember each one and Falling Leaf did not disappoint. We LOVED staying at this house. There was plenty of room, the beds were so comfortable and the TEA House was a huge hit! My only caution would be that there are a lot of steps, but if you can manage those this is your house! The town was also very fun and there are dozens of wineries near by! As a side note River Homes's (who rents this house) was wonderful to work with. My son thought he left a bag in the house after we left and they went up and above to help us! Thanks everyone at River Homes's!

-Airbnb Guest- 

Denise

Perfect place for a staycation!

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, December 8, 2017
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

I stayed here with my sister and close friend. It was so much fun! We stopped at the grocery store before we arrived and prepared lovely meals in the well stocked kitchen. They even made sure to have utensils for the grill. Very thoughtful. We had a brief hiccup with the fireplaces but they sent someone right away and we were all good for the rest of our stay! The main house was very cozy with enough room to not feel crowded. I stayed in the Tea House and it was so peaceful. I won this as a prize from my company. In sales being able to wind down is essential. We all agreed it was the perfect get-away spot and would stay there again!

Karen Ellis
Oakland

Solitude and Privacy hilltop hideaway--

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 to Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Rating: 
3
Property Rating: 
3
Experience Rating: 
3
Value Rating: 
4

5 old friends and our dog enjoyed a quiet, peaceful week at Falling Leaf-while it was much warmer in town, it was cool and breezy on the hill, with the house neatly tucked under the canopy. The house is aptly named, the falling leaves were beautiful to watch, and to hear landing on the roof of the teahouse. we thought having only 1 bathroom would be an issue, but, we worked out a system with the curtain, since there is an outdoor entrance to the bathroom, and the double sinks helped. Having a sink in the teahouse was also convenient, though, night time trips to the bath were a bit chilly! The fenced yard was wonderful for our active dog, and the hot tub was the cleanest and best heated of any we've had at the RR. The kitchen is well-stocked, but, guests will have to become acquainted with the layout to be able to prepare a meal. The w/d worked well, the living room was comfortable for our group, and the firestove worked well. We were grateful for the fans in the house bedrooms, the ample decks, the grill and the hammock. The satin sheets on the teahouse bed give it an Austin Power's feel, and the sound system is dated. The best part was the quiet and the feeling of isolation, though there are neighbors nearby--you are on your own private hillside, perfect for naps, sleeping in, sipping wine under the stars and relaxing in the hot tub. Checking in with the door codes is quick and easy, the management team is responsive to requests and there is an abundance of good restaurants and activities nearby-we found it a perfect homebase for our day trips and Lazy Bear weekend activities. A good value for a pleasant vacation.

Don Simmons
Fresno

Amazing (albeit hot) stay at this wonderful cabin in the redwoods!

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, June 16, 2017 to Sunday, June 18, 2017
Rating: 
4
Property Rating: 
4
Experience Rating: 
4
Value Rating: 
5

Myself, a few friends, and our dog spent the weekend at Falling Leaf and it was a truly wonderful experience. The living room was spacious with comfy couches and huge windows. We loved all of the awesome decks, patios, hammock, and outdoor areas and, of course, the hot tub! The kitchen was very well equipped, which was helpful, and the grill was awesome. It's only a very short drive into "downtown" Guerneville but the house itself feels remote/secluded (great location!).

My only "complaint" (or, just something to be aware of) is that there wasn't any air conditioning , which was not mentioned in the description/amenities, and there was only one working fan. I understand that air conditioning isn't always common in cabins in this area, so don't fault them for not having it by any means. I just wish we had known in order to mange expectations, and I would have brought extra fans as it was 90+ degrees this weekend!

So, other than the unmanaged expectations around air con, everything was absolutely wonderful. I will definitely return during cooler times of the year!

Stephanie G.
San Francisco

Amazing & Blissful Getaway

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Friday, May 5, 2017 to Sunday, May 7, 2017
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
4

Beautiful house! Loved the tea house and patio/hot tub space. I think we spent most of our time outside. Would love to stay here again! Also was great to be near so many scenic outings- Armstrong Redwoods, beach at Jenner, champagne tasting at Korbel and tubing in the Russian River - the list goes on and on

Jessica Torres
San Francisco

Great stay!

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

We had a lovely time at Falling Leaf for a friend's going away party. The tea house was adorable, hot tub fun, and kitchen well equipped. Loved the old stove! A few more towels would have been nice. It felt like camping in the woods with the luxury of a nice bed and nice food at the end of the night!

Jessica S.
San Francisco

TG2016

Property Reviewed: 
Falling Leaf
Dates Stayed: 
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 to Sunday, November 27, 2016
Rating: 
5
Property Rating: 
5
Experience Rating: 
5
Value Rating: 
5

We spent Thanksgiving 2016 at Falling Leaf. There were six adults and one dog. There was enough room for all of us and even the one bathroom wasn't too much of an issue. The house is tucked up in the trees which we loved looking up at. We used the barbecue to heat up Thanksgiving sides as the kitchen oven was VERY small. We loved the hot tub twice a day. We brought a 1500 jigsaw puzzle and placed it on the coffee table which we worked on during football games. We went out during the days to Guerneville and Santa Rosa but ate home in the evenings. It was a GREAT place to spend a holiday we were very pleased. Our recommendations: the stove needs to be updated as we had to call for help in lighting it. I understand the idea of an old stove but it was not very efficient. Also, the lighting in the kitchen was very dim and hard to see while preparing. Other than that it was Perfect. We would highly recommend it.

Sara
Manager Response: 

Hello Justine,

Thanks for your review!  We hope you come back soon.  Thanks for being great guests! 

Average Rating 4.5 of 5

"The perfect home to celebrate with close friends"

5 of 5

To celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary, I rented this home as a surprise to my husband and invited some of our closest friends to help with the surprise. The warmth of the home made it feel like it was our own. The kitchen has a ton of character and layout of the home made it fun to navigate. We actually spent 95% of our time there on the back patio where we BBQ'd, played cards, enjoyed drinks and laughs with friends and warmed up in the hot tub through out the night. It was quiet and serene and we felt peacful while we were there. A bonus was the no cell covereage... No one was checking their email or texting. The TEA HOUSE... OHH MY GOSH! This room was so amazing. I had many choices of homes and this room alone sold me... The fact that it was off set from the home, but so close gave you a sense of privacy even amongst friends. The room was inviting and really draws you in and begs you to close the doors and hide away from the world with the love of your life! This place would be great for families with older kids and a couples group get away! The price is right! The feeling of being far away in a secluded forest was a high point and knowing we can replenish our food and drink supply at the nearby Safeway was awesome. We ate out, We ate IN! We had an absolutely amazing time! And we will do it again!!!

-Weenie3420 on 10/25/2016

 

"Relaxing, cozy, winter retreat"

5 of 5

We stayed here for a week over the Christmas holiday with our two young adult sons. The cabin is clean, comfortable and cozy. The tea house third bedroom was chilly, but still delightful! Little details, such as backyard lights on timers, and automatic lights when you step out of the tea house at night add a little luxury. Nice landscaping. Moss-covered trees and stone walls add to the ambiance. Although neighbors are close, the cabin is situated for maximum privacy. Location in Guerneville is perfect for day trips to the rocky coast or the vineyards to the east. We would highly recommend this vacation rental!

Manager Response:

Thank you for the great feedback!
Falling Leaf is perfectly tucked under the trees (and aptly named) for privacy. The Tea House is a separate structure with King bed - very romantic! There's a gas fireplace and separate space heater to warm things up... In the summer it's perfectly cool when the rest of the county needs air conditioning!

We'd love to see you again!
:)
Megan Perkins
Russian River Vacation Homes

-Seabear2954 on 01/03/2015

 

"Great intimate home in a peaceful setting"

5 of 5

This was a great home that my husband, dog, and I really enjoyed. The home was cozy and perfect for a week of peace, quite, and relaxation. The tea room was very nice even in the chillier months. The hot tub was a nice amenity, the older stove was fun to use. Our dog enjoyed the fully fenced yard to run around. If you are looking for a small well appointed home in a great location this is the home to rent.

-Sara on 01/09/2014

 

"Great Cabin Vibe with an awesome Teahouse"

4 of 5

My girlfriend booked this place for a romantic getaway and it delivered. The house is well equipped with the notable exception of a stereo you can plug a device into (CDs and cassettes only). What you're really paying for is the teahouse, a backyard that's a wooded hillside, and not interacting with other people. The teahouse is a delight. It's wonderful to look up through the skylights and see the trees literally dropping leaves.The check-in process was a bit cumbersome but once we were in, we were set. The grill and hot tub were great also.

Manager Response:

Hello!
Thank you for sharing such a great review! We're always happy for feedback and will share yours with the owner too. We're steadily moving towards more homes with keyless entry systems to ease the check in process. If you'd like to email me directly (megan@riverhomes.com) I'd appreciate any specifics you're willing to share about the process so we can make it easier for future guests.

I'm so glad to hear you loved the teahouse - it's one of a kind!

:)
Megan Perkins
Russian River Vacation Homes

-A FlipKey verified reviewer on 09/06/2013

 

"Perfect place!"

5 of 5

Had a great time at Falling Leaf.Clean, cute, quiet and fun. The Tea House is adorable and the place charming. Would totally stay here again.

-A FlipKey verified reviewer on 08/18/2013

 

"Falling Leaf-falling down"

3 of 5

Could use a better equipped kitchen,, especially a better wine opener. Some of the light bulbs were burned out, perhaps might want to sweep both decks before rental. They were very messy with leaves. Nice to have washer and dryer, but they took forever to run. If it had a second bathroom it would be a better deal. It was very hard to find the road, not easily marked. Just enough common room for 5 people to hang out somewhat comfortably. Not for small children or old people. Too many odd shaped stairs to entrance up the hill. Not as far to town if you know where the first street entrance is located, otherwise seems like a long drive if you miss it and GPS takes you farther down road.

Manager Response:

Hi!
Thanks for leaving a review - and giving us a chance to respond! We actually do have someone sweep the decks the day of or the day before guests arrive, but the house is tucked in the trees and is very aptly named "Falling Leaf."

We try to let everyone know to follow the written directions we provide with the guest agreement... Car navigation and online mapping systems are often flat out wrong here! Since we're more familiar with roads we write out the best driving directions for guests.

We also try to describe the house as accurately and well as possible on our website - with a written description and photos. There is only one bathroom and the yard is more natural feeling - paths conture to the hill and steps are stone - beautiful!

-A FlipKey verified reviewer on 11/01/2012

 

"Tea House Heaven"

5 of 5

Love, Love, Loved the tea house sleep experience. The house was comfortable. One of our favorite features aside from the teahouse was the classic bass stove range in the kitchen- absolutely charming!!

Manager Response:

Yeah!
Staying at Falling Leaf is a completely unique experience - we're so glad you appreciated and enjoyed it all! The tea house is superb for couples that want privacy away from the family AND for kids that want to try something completely new. And the stove is cool too! There's nothing quite like cooking on an old-style gas stove. It's more than just cooking with friends or family - you're building memories.

We think Falling Leaf is charming too! Thank you for sharing with future guests!
:)
Megan Perkins
Russian River Vacation Homes

-Lindsay on 10/19/2012

 

"We all loved the home, so clean, peaceful and a place to create memories!"

5 of 5

We all were so pleased with our accomadations and especially the Tea Room where my husband and I stayed. I surprised him for his birthday and we couldn't have more satisfied with the home, the beautiful yard and the location. We have friends who live down the street and they want to stay there too! I am looking forward to coming back again during the summer and just relax in the outdoor living space. But back to the Tea Room, so tranquil, clean, comfortable, and we both slept so peacefully, and the best was waking up to the sight of the redwoods!

Manager Response:

Hi!
Thanks for sharing your great experience! I wish I could stay in the Tea House too! It must have been great... Falling Leaf is also close enough to Hulbert Creek to hear the water gurgle and splash too - a recipe for a good night's sleep!

:)
Megan Perkins
Russian River Vacation Homes

-Terifyd on 03/03/2012

 

"Falling Leaf for Thanksgiving"

4 of 5

My friends and I stayed at this lovely property for Thanksgiving and had a great time. It was raining the whole time, so it was nice staying in with the fireplaces cooking and catching up. There is only one bathroom, so if you have a full house, it can be slightly challenging. The stove was awesome to cook with and the sleeping pavilion was very charming. The steps were a little precarious in the rain and could use better lighting. Overall, I would stay here again.

Manager Response:

Hello!

Thank you for sharing your review! Falling Leaf is a great place to be snug! I'll pass on your note about the lights at the steps... I thought they were good last time I was there, but maybe a few more can be added - I admit I wasn't there after dark.

I hope we'll see you again soon!
:)
Megan Perkins
Russian River Vacation Homes

-A FlipKey verified reviewer on 12/16/2011

 

"Labor Day Weekend at Falling Leaf"

5 of 5

What a great cabin!! I am recovering from spinal surgery and thought it would be nice to spend the holiday weekend with close friends and family at a peaceful cabin in the Russian River area. Falling leaf was perfect! The cabin has a great floor plan with plenty of space and beautiful and quiet grounds. My spouse and I slept in the detached gazebo bedroom which was just wonderful. We had a very peaceful and quiet weekend enjoying the hot tub and outside BBQ. It was a perfect weekend!! The dogs also enjoyed it very much. I will caution dog owners that some plants and grasses on the grounds can cause allergic reaction to dogs with sensitive skin. Our Basenji broke out in rash all over but this tends to happen to her this time of year from contact with certain plants and grasses.Aside from that it was a great weekend and we'd definitely rent this cabin again.

Manager Response:

Hello!
Thank you for the review! Falling Leaf is a fantastic spot to get away with friends and dogs... The yard is fully fenced - to keep the owner's escape artists in. There is poison oak throughout the Russian River area, but I've never seen it *in* the yard there. If you spotted some - please let us know! My dog and I love walking in the creek bed across the street from Falling Leaf...

:)
Megan Perkins
Russian River Vacation Homes

-VGSanFran on 10/20/2011

 

"Great setting"

5 of 5

The Falling Leaf house is set up above the road and has a very private feel, unlike many of the other homes in the area. The lovely back yard and Tea House give the place its unique charm. Perfect for 3 couples.

Manager Response:

Hi!

Thank you for sharing! We're glad you enjoyed Falling Leaf!
:)

Megan Perkins
Russian River Vacation Homes

-Vacationer on 09/22/2011

 

"Awesom house"

4 of 5

Great house for the price. Very dog friendly. The yard is completely secure.

-A FlipKey verified reviewer on 09/17/2010

 

"Rustic, comfy home in the trees."

4 of 5

We loved Fallen Leaf. It felt woodsy and rustic, but was still comfortable. Great hot tub setting. This area had homes sitting very close together, but this house felt pretty private and removed from the neighbors.

Manager Response:

Glad you enjoyed Falling Leaf!
The yard is fully enclosed for dogs too!

Megan Perkins
Russian River Vacation Homes

-A FlipKey verified reviewer on 09/17/2010

 

"Pleasant stay - uphill climb!"

3 of 5

Lovely home in Guerneville with some drawbacks. The pros were the "hot tub" and the "gazebo bedroom". Very private back yard too. The cons were only one bathroom with 6 guests and the long climb from the street up to the house. One of our party had difficulty walking and once up in the house - did not come down until two days later when we left because of the outside stairs. Wish we had known about this before we booked the house.

Manager Response:

Dear BG,
I'm glad that you overall found your stay very enjoyable at Falling Leaf. It is a lovely, peaceful spot. I understand about the one bathroom, even though it is spacious and has double-vanity sinks. It is one of the reasons that the house only sleeps 6 people and is a great price for a three bedroom place (you may have noticed that most three bedroom two bath homes sleep 8). I am surprised by your comments about the exterior stairs. Yes, there are a good number of stairs from the driveway area to the house and decks. That is why the main house photo on our website, which was taken from the driveway, shows both the entire flight of stairs and the house at the top. And next time, if there is a particular feature that is of particular concern, call us before you reserve! We are certainly happy to help you choose the place that is the best fit for you.
~Warmly, Ellen DeProto ~ Russian River Vacation Homes

-A FlipKey verified reviewer on 07/19/2010

 

"Loved our stay!"

4 of 5

This house was perfect for us, close to our family reunion, but seemingly secluded. The small Japanese style house was a fun little hideaway for my husband and I. Clean, quiet, affordable. I would recommend to friends and family.

-Emily on 07/16/2010

 

"restful, cozy forest retreat"

4 of 5

great house, newly renovated and furnished with a fabulous hot tub, nestled in the forest. We had a great stay.

-Marin mom on 01/08/2010

 

"Beautiful, secluded"

5 of 5

My boyfriend and I needed a romantic getaway and my goodness, this was wonderful! The house was beautiful, the kitchen was perfect to cook all of our meals. The stove/oven was a little tricky. It's very old, but we got the hang of it. The only thing I can say that maybe bothered me a little bit was the lack of lighting over/around the actual bbq. It would have made some of our dinners a little easier. Other than that, we could not have asked for a more beautiful home to relax in.

Manager Response:

Hello!

Thanks for the feedback! Hmmm. The BBQ gets much better evening light in the summer, but I'll make a suggestion to the owner about better winter lighting around the BBQ! Good idea!

Thanks for staying at Falling Leaf!

Megan Perkins
Russian River Vacation Homes

-Christine on 01/07/2010

 

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