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

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 459 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Russian River. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
Steps from Russian River and 6 minutes by car from Healdsburg Museum

Updated Healdsburg River Cottage: Minutes from Plaza, Tasting Rooms & Vineyards offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Healdsburg cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Monique

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
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 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

Pets

No pets 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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

9.4

Exceptional

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 May 2018

Charming cottage!

Quiet and clean! John was easy-going and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carla O.

12 Mar 2018

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

9 Oct 2017

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.

30 Aug 2017

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.

21 Aug 2017

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.

3 Jul 2017

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.

26 May 2017

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.

27 Apr 2017

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.

17 Jan 2017

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.

24 Oct 2016

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.

29 Sept 2016

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.

9 Aug 2016

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.

3 Jul 2016

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

3 May 2016

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.

18 Apr 2016

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.

1 Apr 2016

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.

19 Mar 2016

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

21 Nov 2015

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