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Idle Hours is a beloved Russian River vacation home. Owned by the same family for generations, it was designed for ease and functionality. The care that goes into maintaining this comfortable, easy-going river retreat is evident in every detail. Tastefully adorned with family keepsakes and perfect river cabin kitsch, Idle Hours has gained every benefit from the recent remodel. Cozy and warm in the winter, relaxing and inviting in the summer--once you get here you will not want to go home!

Once up the flight of front stairs, the entryway opens to a spacious living room with ample comfy seating, high ceilings, attractive accent lighting, Cable TV with DVD player and, at its heart, a large gas fireplace. Through the living room's large open doorway, you'll find a large kitchen and dining room. With various places to hang, this area has a long list of uses: surf the web or get some last-minute work done at the corner desk; listen to tunes on the boom box; lounge or read on the single futon (which can be unfolded to a single bed); eat together, play a board game or a game of cards at the large dining table; or our favorite--sit on a tall stool at the kitchen counter and harass the cook for a snack or glass of wine.

The large back deck, accessed from the dining room, has outdoor dining, a gas grill, views of the river and a back set of stairs (with a latching gate) leading down to the riverfront lawn and river. There is enough room to picnic and lounge right on the river on the large river dock* for paddling up and down our lazy river.

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Idle Hours is 8. 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. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: Master bedroom: King bed; Second bedroom: Queen bed; Third bedroom: Double bed and Twin bunk beds; Dining room: Single futon

Heat Source: Central heat and gas fireplace in living room

A/C: The house does not have air conditioning. Being near the coast, the night time temps drop and just opening some windows is usually enough to cool the house.

*Docks and Boats: Docks and beaches are seasonal only and available from mid-June to mid-September providing the summer dams are in. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and rowboats that are provided in some of our homes are also available from mid-June to mid-September only. The river is usually too swift for boating in the winter and many docks and beaches are under water until late spring.

Location: Riverfront less than a mile from downtown Guerneville

A note about the home next door: Construction is happening at the home next door, typically beginning at 8 am on weekdays. Crews are not usually active on the weekends. The amount of noise from the activity will vary as the project progresses. The project is expected to last through sometime in 2024.

Sonoma County TOT #: 1511N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #:ZPE15-0543

Amenities

Facilities:

Pets Allowed
Express Check-in
Shampoo
Conditioner
Basic Supplies
Iron/Ironing Board
Hair Dryer
Central Heat
Washer
Dryer
Gas Fireplace
Off-Street Parking

Outdoors:

Boats (seasonal)
Gas BBQ
Deck
Outdoor Dining Area
Direct River Access (seasonal)
Dock (seasonal)
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Area:

Riverfront

Kitchen And Dining:

Refrigerator
Stove
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Blender
Spices
Toaster
Full Kitchen
Dishes and Utensils
Dishwasher

Entertainment:

Telephone
Internet Access
Television
Cable TV
DVD player
CD Player
Stereo

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Comfy beds

Reviewed on 2024-06-09 by Rachel

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Gorgeous home with an amazing river view! Note that the river is not open before June 15th which was a bummer but the house is great! Comfy beds, great kitchen and lovely deck! -via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Rachel, Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We’re glad everything was to your liking and we’d love to host you again. You were great guests :)

Nice place!

Reviewed on 2024-04-22 by Xanthe

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Nice place! Easy to communicate with River Homes. -via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Xanthe, Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We’re glad everything was to your liking and we’d love to host you again. You were great guests :)

Beautiful House!

Reviewed on 2024-04-09 by Kristi

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We really loved the house. Very clean and nicely decorated! The patio is beautiful, with very nice furniture and plenty of space. The view of the river is perfect! Brand new BBQ on the patio (need to update house info in binder). Only a couple of things to note, the house is just off of a busy road, so you hear car traffic in the morning, and sadly the next door neighbor has construction going, so 7am each morning there was a lot of noise. But once that is done, highly recommend! -vi Vrbo

Manager's Response

Hello Kristi, Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you had a great stay. We appreciate you being such amazing guests :)

Great space for family

Reviewed on 2023-12-27 by Cheyenne

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Lovely home with everything you need. Close to downtown, but right on the river. Great space for family gatherings! -via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Cheyenne, Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure to host you. You’re welcome back anytime.

Great place

Reviewed on 2023-10-30 by Hai

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Great place, quiet, clean, and spacious-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Hai, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your review

very nice stay

Reviewed on 2023-10-10 by James

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Had a very nice stay. 5 adults, 1 child, and one dog. Mostly went out to eat, but did stay in one evening and cook, and the kitchen is fully outfitted. Beds were comfortable, and the place was squeaky clean when we arrived.-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello James, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being such great guests :)

wonderful visit

Reviewed on 2023-09-24 by Laura

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We had a wonderful visit. Beautiful location, great communication from hosts, and everything in the house was in good condition and easy to find. We'll be back!-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Laura, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being amazing guests :)

Nice Place

Reviewed on 2023-06-07 by William

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The description is accurate except for the impression you get of the back deck from the description. Access to the river is totally overgrown. In fact you can see very little of the river from the back deck. The neighbors (whether renters or residents) were somewhat noisy during the day but not at night. The place is a bit difficult to locate. It is directly across the street from the ACE hardware although there is a hedge row separating the street the property is on from the road and the hardware store.-via Vrbo

Manager's Response

Hello William, Thank you for your review!
We appreciate your feedback and we are surprised to hear the river access was overgrown at the time and since your stay this has been taken care of.
We are always happy to help guests during their stay if there are any concern at the home and we would have loved to hear from you. We send out driving directions to your email before arrival and are a phone call away if you need assistance :) We hope to host you again in the future.

Great place to stay

Reviewed on 2023-06-04 by Carol

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This house has a terrific location on the Russian River and the views are lovely from both the house and the dock. The house is well equipped and everything is labeled. It was perfect for our group and exceeded expectations. It seemed misleading though that with all the extra fees, the final price was almost double the listing price; I could have reserved three nice hotel rooms for the same price and not been asked to take out the trash...-via Vrbo

Manager's Response

Hello Carol, Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the home and its lovely surroundings. We are not sure about the fees you mentioned as pricing is much different on the Vrbo site due to their service fees etc. We ask that guests take their own trash out to the outside bins for check out to help the cleaners turn the homes over a bit faster and they appreciate it immensely. We appreciate your feedback and would love to host you again!

Lovely home

Reviewed on 2023-05-07 by Derek

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Great place right on the river. We really enjoyed our stay!-via Vrbo

Manager's Response

Hello Derek, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being great guests :)

near the river

Reviewed on 2023-02-21 by Andrew

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Great place near the river. And great comms by the host.-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Andrew, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Idle Hours! Thank you for being great guests :)

Fantastic Property!

Reviewed on 2023-01-09 by Shawn L. , Palo Alto, CA US

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We stayed at Idle Hours for five nights and felt very much at home. The house is well maintained and has a well-stocked kitchen, laundry room and bathrooms. Based on my past experience staying at other rentals, I brought some basic kitchen supplies just in case, but I didn't have to use any of my items. The owner is meticulous in keeping this house in excellent condition, and it's very comfortable and homey!This property is well situated and within a short drive to the beautiful Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and the highly acclaimed Northwood Golf Course. It's also within a reasonable drive to Bodega Bay, Sonoma Coast State Park and the Charles M. Schulz Museum. You can also take a leisurely walk on Old River Road to the quaint downtown area of Guerneville, or just sitting on the deck enjoying the beautiful Russian River scenery.All in all, we highly recommend Idle Hours! We will for sure return to enjoy the property and all it has to offer in another season when it's not so wet.

Manager's Response

Hello Shawn, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Idle Hours! Thank you for being such wonderful guests-you are always welcome!

Perfect Landing

Reviewed on 2022-10-11 by Tracy P

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Home was spotless and fully stocked. Quiet location on river and a perfect spot to base for day trips to cost or wineries. Smooth process from start to finish.-via VRBO

Manager's Response

Hello Tracy, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being fantastic guests! We would love to host you again :)

Relaxing stay

Reviewed on 2022-11-07 by Cinda

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Our family and extended family stayed for two nights in October. The river was too low to get a kayak in the water but nice to sit on the dock and fish/read/drink coffee/bird watch. We enjoyed the deck as well. House was very clean. Kitchen is super organized/labeled. Everyone was comfortable. Could use a new double mattress and pillows in the bunk room but sleepable. We actually had four in the bunk room. Two adults in the double and large teens in each bunk and it worked out fine. The home is cuter than in the pictures and we would stay again. Guerneville itself is tiny and adorable. On a Saturday in October it was great. Such a bonus that the dogs could come and the floors were worry-proof for kids, dogs and adults. We walked to town once but would not recommend it as there is a stretch that has no shoulder. Super easy drive. There is no fence. There is small grass area along with a huge flat concrete area above the dock. Littles could even rides trikes/bikes around.-via VRBO

Manager's Response

Hello Cinda, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Idle Hours! Thank you for being wonderful guests :)

House was as great

Reviewed on 2022-05-30 by Diana

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House was as great as the pictures and the backyard, stream and river were even more magnificent in person. BUT the senior citizen neighbor disturbed us as noisy complains-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Diana, Thank you for staying with us and being such terrific guests! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry to hear about the miscommunication with the neighbors!

Perfect for our family of 8 & our pup!

Reviewed on 2022-05-22 by Gabriela

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Great place! Perfect for our family of 8 & our pup! Really nice price for the size, everything was very organized & had most things we needed. Beds were all very comfortable as well. The river being right out front was definitely a bonus, our family loves to cook so it was great that some of us could stay behind to prep meals, but still close enough to come down for a swim. There is no AC. Though we didn’t need one (we went in may), I assume it will be very hot in the coming months. Also the stairs are a lot, may not be great for older families. Overall great experience! Highly recommend for families!-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Gabriela, We appreciate your feedback about the home and thank you for staying with us! You were amazing guests and you are always welcome back!

Loved our stay!

Reviewed on 2022-04-02 by Kent

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Beautiful house and loved our stay!-via Airbnb

Great house

Reviewed on 2022-04-23 by Tom

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Great house at a great location-via VRBO

Manager's Response

Hello Tom, Thank you for being great guests! We would love to host you again :)

Great value

Reviewed on 2021-08-15 by Sebastian

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Great value, right on river, exactly as advertised, lots of floaties and kayak and canoes to choose from. Really comfortable and nice kitchen. Cant wait to go back.-via Airbnb

Great for multi-generation family!

Reviewed on 2022-06-06 by Pamela R , San Mateo, CA USA

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Stayed at the Idle Hours with my mom, sister and child during Thanksgiving week. It was AWESOME! The house is exactly as pictured. We loved it because we came over Thanksgiving and the kitchen was great for cooking all our favorites. The dining table was great for the whole spread and plenty of rooms for games too. So well situated, close walk to town, short drive to the wineries, and we also made it to the Ocean, to Calistoga and to Graton. Very peaceful and quiet at night. The management company was wonderful.

Perfect location for a family getaway

Reviewed on 2021-08-09 by Sue Baxter

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7 of us stayed here for a wonderful 4 day break. The house is perfect, we were not squashed together, there is a ton of space to sit and enjoy the company and the surroundings, both inside, on the lovely deck, or down by the river on the dock. We took a paddle board and a child's kayak, and used the 2 kayaks and the canoe provided. The river was the focus, we spent most of our time there being river rats, it was cool and lovely in the water. The house had everything, and more, that we needed. We loved every minute and didn't want to leave. We feel so fortunate to have found Idle Hours and will for sure be back!

Family Vacation

Reviewed on 2020-07-12 by The Contreras Family

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This house is our go to! Big enough for kids, dogs and adults. Great location and easy access to the river! House is well appointed with items to make your away like home. Washer and dryer onsite for cleanup after a day qt the river. We love it!!

Great Place

Reviewed on 2019-08-28 by Michael S.

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We've stayed here a couple of times and love it. The river access is beautiful and the indoors and charmingly decorated and a well stocked kitchen. If it is really hot, there isn't air, so it can get stuffy, but that's why you jump in the river.Source: VRBO Manager Response: It's always a pleasure to host you! Thank you for the great review. A/C is not a common home amenity and having the river there to cool off in is what's great about a riverfront property :). We hope to see you again soon! Ellen - Russian River Vacation Homes

Wonderful as Always

Reviewed on 2019-08-12 by Mike Skeen

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We have stayed at Idle hours many times and it is a wonderful stay. Very quaint ground, but the rooms are ample. River access is great with boats, etc. So easy to get downtown by walking or a quick drive. We would definitely stay here again.

Great House with Dreamy River Views and Dock

Reviewed on 2019-07-14 by Laura

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A beautiful house with a lot of thoughtful touches that make the stay easy and special. The entire house is wonderfully stocked with everything* you could need during your stay. It's cozy and comfortable and is clearly maintained with a lot of love. But the dock is the best part! We lived out there and enjoyed every minute of the river. The location (on the river and near town) is awesome with a caveat--it means it's basically on River Road and you can hear the cars in the house and on the deck all day and most of the night. The front bedroom would be a challenge for light sleepers in the summer when the window needs to be open. That said, I would book again. (*Bring your floaties! The only thing the house doesn't have.)

Such a great long weekend!

Reviewed on 2019-02-19 by

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We went to Idle Hours with two other couples for President's Day. The house is super spacious - you can hang out in the living room to watch a movie or play a game, or gather around the large dining table with beautiful and comfortable dining chairs. The rooms are cozy, the showers are great and the deck is spacious and great for bbq'ing. Kitchen is so well equipped, we were definitely impressed! We definitely want to go back!

Gantastic home

Reviewed on 2018-11-28 by Jonathon

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What a fantastic home for a family holiday or a quiet weekend away by the river. We were indoors all Thanksgiving due to the rain, but we hardly noticed as the space was so comfortable.-Airbnb Guest-

The location is perfect .

Reviewed on 2018-10-22 by Prasanna

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This is a great, clean home that is exactly as advertised. The location is perfect - right on the river and close to downtown. There is a lot of great outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful Russian River.-Airbnb Guest-

Beautiful Home

Reviewed on 2018-10-04 by Keoni K Gaspar

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Amazing and beautiful. House was perfect for my family and friends. Very clean and accommodating.I love that it is next to the river and you have your own private dock to launch from. Kitchen and dining room are very large to host a dinner. Rooms are very spacious. Overall the home was excellent. Would love to stay there again.

Highly recommend

Reviewed on 2017-03-21 by Blenda

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Clean. Lots of cool stuff for kiddos nearby. Easy process.

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