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2 BR
2 BA
6 Guests
Welcome to Big Star Farm!What a view! The deck overlooks the garden and into the forest.Soak in the hot tub surround by redwoods.Garden entrance to the library/office.Open concept living room, dining area, and kitchen.Double doors and windows open to the deck and redwood views.Settle in - chat, read a book, relax!A gas fireplace and cozy seating make for warm evenings and cool company.Love the natural light!A food lover's kitchen!Everything you need to cook memorable meals.Including stainless appliances and dishwasher.Coffee makers and nibbles!A queen bed in the front bedroom - curated and FUN decor!Sleep well after a day of adventure.The front bedroom is just off the living room and has an en suite bathroom.Full bathroom with shower over bathtub and Japanese bidet.You're steps from bed or the bathroom.The master bedroom has a queen bed, en suite bathroom, and door to the library.You'll feel right at home!Ample room to "move in" for a bit.Remodeled shower with rain-style head, Japenese bidet, and large vanity.The library doubles as an office and sleeping space with queen sleeper sofa.So many books, so little time!Full-size W/D in the screened in porch.Casual deck seating overlooking the garden.Sunny and warm!The slightly elevated walking path to the sauna.Another great outdoor seating area and custom sauna.Peek inside the sauna.Sweat your worries away.Your hideaway in the redwoods.The raised path meanders through the redwoods.Don't forget to look up!Produce in the garden changes with the season.A private orchard with a mix of fruit treesJust uphill from the house...Relax in the hammock by the orchardsOr follow a trail into the woods (beware of poison oak and other natural hazards).Apples, pears, peaches - all yours in season.Bring a book - or a pillow!Bird's eye view of the orchard and seasonal hammock.Just a fraction of the property!Ample parking for several vehicles.The driveway and parking areas are gravel, but meticulously maintained.Private, gated, and fully fenced, the closest 2.5 acres of 10 acres of forest.MoonriseMisty morning on the drivewayMisty morning on the drivewaytwilight through the treesMorning walkHappy DogStargazingGarden's bountyApples in fall
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Description

Big Star Farm is your private sanctuary just outside downtown Guerneville, where contemporary craftsmanship meets natural beauty. This custom-built 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers a food-lovers kitchen and garden, mid-century modern touches, and lovingly selected local antique furnishings. Through the master bedroom, an elegant step-down 1000-book library and fully equipped office for those who need to work includes a Queen sleeper sofa.

Two cheery gas fireplaces (and central heat) add warmth, a hot tub and custom outdoor 6-person cedar barrel sauna provide relaxation, and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen awaits your culinary adventures. En suite bathrooms attached to each bedroom include Japanese, powered bidet toilets. An expansive wrap-around deck with a propane BBQ, dining table, and lounging areas invites outdoor living. Nearby trails and the adjacent fire road offer miles of hiking and forest bathing, and beautiful starry skies provide a tranquil backdrop for stargazing at night.

The property spans 10+ acres and includes a raised bed garden, a small orchard with 16 types of heirloom fruit trees, a mini-vineyard, and berry patches, creating a personal homestead experience. The gardens and home are situated within a gated, 2.5-acre perimeter, 8 foot high fence – you are welcome to bring your dogs and let them roam without worry.

Tucked away at the end of a rural hillside road, with 1,550 square feet of interior comfort and 1,000 square feet of redwood deck, Big Star Farm is like having your own private redwood forest – even though you’re only minutes from Guerneville’s downtown and river access for more outdoor adventures.

Immersed in nature, Big Star Farm is the perfect retreat for those seeking a quiet escape in the Russian River area. Welcome to your personal paradise!

Know Before You Book:
Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Big Star Farm is 6 people not including kids under 3 years old. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.

A Note About Our Cleaning Fees: Thank you for supporting our local business! When you stay with us, you are supporting local families at work. We think everyone deserves a decent living wage, and we make sure to set the rates and fees so that our cleaners earn a living wage in beautiful Sonoma County.

Parking: There is parking for a maximum of 4 vehicles. RVs, trailers, and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: Master bedroom: Queen bed; second bedroom: Queen bed; Library/Office: Queen sleeper sofa.

Heating: Central heat plus two gas fireplaces.

Cooling: Big Star Farm does not have A/C, but it stays remarkably cool in the summer with a common area ceiling fan and portable fans per sleeping space.

Location: Big Star Farm is in a hillside residential neighborhood. It is a mix of permanent residents and vacation rentals, families, working folks, and visitors. To honor this balance, we ask guests to park only in the designated areas and respect the quiet hours in addition to general family-friendly, residential neighborhood expectations. Sound carries more than you may expect! Thank you for helping to continue the tradition of a mutually beneficial relationship between vacation rentals and local community!

Road to Big Star Farm: The house is located up a narrow one-lane road. It is a two-way, one-lane curvy hillside road - paved until the long, private driveway. The driveway is highly compacted and carefully maintained. Special vehicles are not required. We provide detailed written driving directions to confirmed guests.

Stairs: There are 8 stairs from the main parking area to the front door and several steps from the back deck to the ground level/parking area. There are 20 stairs to the lower garden area and multiple natural and groomed paths around the property.

Pet Friendly: Big Star Farm is very dog-friendly with 2.5 acres of fenced forest and protective sofa covers available. Up to 2 large dogs allowed per reservation. Additional pets may be considered on a case by case basis.

Fencing: The 2.5 acres of forest closest to the home is fully fenced and gated.

Seasonal Amenities: The hammock, umbrella, and outdoor furniture cushions are available seasonally and generally put away when rain is expected.

Security: For the safety of guests and the home, there is a security camera facing the entry gate.

Work from HERE: A full-size desk and office chair are set up in the library, as well as a laser printer and color printer/scanner.
Advertised Wifi Speed: 260mbps download/18mbps upload with Xfinity

A Note About TVs: The Smart TV has Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, and hundreds of streaming channels. Guests are welcome to bring their login info for these apps. Cable TV is Xfinity’s 125 channel package including Showtime.

Additional Amenities: A custom dry six-person barrel sauna is located on the property – about 100 ft from the house on a separate deck surrounded by redwoods.

Proximity to wineries: Tasting rooms in downtown Guerneville are approx. 1.5 miles away. World class vineyards and wineries on Westside Road (one of our favorite tasting routes) start 7 miles from the house.

Nearest River Beach: The community beach in Guernewood Park is 1 mile away.

Nearest Ocean Beach: The coastal beaches of Jenner are approximately 13 miles away.

Amenities

Facilities: 
  • Pets Allowed
  • Express Check-in
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Basic Supplies
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Central Heat
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Work Space
  • Off-Street Parking
Outdoors: 
  • Gas BBQ
  • Fenced Yard
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • View
  • Garden
Kitchen And Dining: 
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Full Kitchen
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • Dishwasher
Entertainment: 
  • Telephone
  • Internet Access
  • Television
  • Smart TV
  • Cable TV
  • DVD player
Games And Recreation: 
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna

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Beautiful, thoughtfully and fully appointed.

Reviewed on 2024-11-13 by Steve , Virginia
Overall
5

Big Star Farm is beautiful, thoughtfully and fully appointed. This home is not equipped like a vacation property, but a modern home. Fantastic internet, great TV, whole home sound system, state of the art LG washer and dryer… and a chef’s kitchen with a great gas range, oven, and big modern appliances - including a Brevelle toaster oven, Instant Pot and LG refrigerator/ freezer with ice machine. In the summer months this is an incredible vacation property - with easy access to the Russian River, vineyards, the spectacular beach at Goat Rock and just 25 minutes from Santa Rosa, with its airport, Whole Foods, Apple Store, all the mod cons. I came for 2 months to write a book – it was the perfect combination of self-contained quiet and total privacy, while still being only 5 minutes from town. For work this home’s library/office cannot be beat. Second monitor for your laptop, an adjustable ergonomic desk, all set in a beautiful wood library complete with actual books from a literate person. You can fully work remotely here, I took video meetings from London, New York, LA and Seattle with out a glitch, from the middle of a Redwood forest. Just out the front gate is great hiking and mountain biking, in silence and solitude. Great bird watching (Stellar’s Jays, Cooper’s hawks and Ospreys, Ravens, Pacific Gnatcatchers, you name it.) Superb deck for the afternoon sun and reading outside. But it is the secluded barrel sauna and hot tub were 10/10, absolutely essential. I’m sure it’s a great place to vacation/relax – but it’s also a prize place to get into deep work mode. Incredible place to focus, recharge, and find yourself. Carefully furnished, loved and cared for. A special and beautiful place…

Manager's Response

Thank you, Steve!!! We're so glad Big Star Farm was the perfect spot for your writing retreat and refresh. We also love this property and want to spend as much time here as possible... Between guests, of course! The garden, mini-orchard, fresh flowers, and "away from it all" feeling remind us of a modern homestead. Life in the woods isn't for everyone, but we love that you loved it!
~Megan @ Russian River Vacation Homes

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