| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 12 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/29/09 |
Positive
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| Very clean and comfortable, though my bed in the upstairs green room was harder than I'm used to. Great spot on the river and we had a wonderful time! |
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Anonymous
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| 08/19/09 |
Positive
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| What a fabulous weekend! The Old River Lodge was the perfect location for our "girls getaway" weekend. Six of us (old high school pals) met at the Old River Lodge for a weekend of fun and relaxation. We were all extremely happy with our choice. From the moment I booked our reservation, Lisa and Jill were as nice as could be and were very accommodating. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality! We hope we can all stay at the lodge again. Until then, I will always remember the fantastic Russian River views! Wow! |
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Cheryl, San Ramon, CA |
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| 08/04/09 |
Positive
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| Had a wonderful stay. House was really lovely & lived up to & exceeded online description & photos. River location could not be beat, with fantastic views. Loved the serene mornings & evenings on the various decks just relaxing & watching all the wildlife. Would definitely stay again & highly reccommend. |
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Maureen
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| 06/16/09 |
Positive
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We had a great 3 night stay at the Old River Lodge. The property was very convenient to the multitudes of vineyards that we visited while in Sonoma County and close enough to Healdsburg that we could easily manage getting to and from restaurants and stores.
We had two couples staying there, so the layout was perfect for us (one couple was able to stay in the master downstairs and one couple in the river room upstairs) giving us more than enough space, but also the chance for some privacy.
The house itself was well maintained and nice for our group. The hot tub was fabulous and the river (while chilly) was nice for swimming a bit. While we didn't use the kitchen for more than light breakfast and snacks, it seemed more than adequate for a vacation rental.
We'd definitely recommend the property! |
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Jon M., Washington, DC |
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| 05/23/09 |
Positive
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| What a lovely house and what a great time we had. Our daughter had just received her master's from the Art Institute of SF and we needed some quite time after a hectic week (art shows, graduation, parties, etc.) This was exactly what we needed. The house was rustic, but very clean. The scenery was gorgeous. My son wanted to fish and since the info said fishing poles included and there were none, he called and had necessary equipment delievered in a VERY short time. Thank you. My daughter and daughter-in-law and I went wine tasting and had a very good time. Try the Wiliamson Wine shop in town; it is an amazing experience; none other like it. This is a fantastic house for a family and our grandchildren (ages 4 and 8) would have loved it. I would suggest that if you have a very large group that tends to get very noisy, likes loud music, etc. this is not the place for you. Hot tub and music on the deck must be turned off at 10pm. However, for a more mature group, this house is great. We hope to go back in the near future. |
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Carole, Dallas, Texas
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| 01/12/09 |
Positive
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Fabulous!, January 12, 2009
My brother's family and mine (a total of 7 people)stayed here in late December. We loved the glorious river views, and the quiet, peaceful setting. There was lots of space for us all to spread out. The kitchen, dining room and living room, as well as the 2 decks were all great spaces for family gathering. The hot tub, kayaks and comfortable hammock on the deck all lent themselves to vacation relaxation. The beds were all comfortable as were the cozy comforters. The house is well appointed, but casual. Its location is fairly close to the charming trown of Healdsburg. The house met our expectaions and more! |
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Farrel Jane Levy, Los Angeles, California
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| 11/24/08 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful retreat! My girlfriends and I had a terrific weekend sipping wine on the deck, relaxing in the hot tub and playing Scrabble around the fire. Great common areas and lovely bedrooms. What a treat! |
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Laura, San Francisco CA |
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| 10/27/08 |
Positive
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| You could have put a shack on this piece of land and I would have still flown from Cape Cod to stay in it. The house is really lovely--the setting is something out of Conde Nast Traveler. Clean, spacious, cozy, everything worked very well--good hot water, stong pressure, cold fridge--all the worries you get from rentals are not a factor here. Most of all the real treat was the bed we slept in was more comfortable then our bed at home (and we have a killer bed!)--What a bonus that was! The girls loved their nightly hot tub soak in front of the burning yellow, reds & purples of the sunsets. The proximity to town is perfection. |
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Tommy D, Barnstable, MA
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| 10/26/08 |
Positive
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What a place! We came to Sonoma to unwind and
enjoy the wine country with friends and The Old River
Lodge was the perfect home base to do it all.
Comfortable, great location, wonderful view of the
river. We loved it. |
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Tracy Anderson, Cape Cod, MA |
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| 05/27/08 |
Positive
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Our reason to be in Wine Country was the celebration of my sisters 50th birthday. The 4 sisters and mom stayed at the Old River Lodge and loved it. The river is so peaceful, the hot tub wonderful, the beds comfortable and most important, the living room was a great place to sit and talk. We did not want a traditional hotel where it would be difficult for us to gather and share our lives. The private home was perfect. The furnishings are lovely.
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay,
Julie Williamson |
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julie, portland, oregon
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| 05/22/08 |
Positive
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| Everything was even better than we imagined it would be. We had everything we needed and had a wonderful time celebrating our 40th anniversary with our children and grandchildren. The scenery was beautiful and location great for doing lots of things to do. Thanks for making our visit a memorable experience. |
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John and Evelyn, Brooklyn, MI
517-592-1992 |
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| 05/16/08 |
Positive
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| I rented this property for a family reunion in May, 2008. It is always difficult to get a feel for a property over the internet, but let me just say that everyone LOVED it here! The location is perfect: Close to Healdsburg Bar and Grill (the BEST hamburgers and garlic/truffle french fries to die for) and shopping, but far enough away that we definitely had a feeling of having an entire lodge to ourselves. We had four children with us, ages ranging from 2 yrs to 10 yrs, and they were running all over the place, with no problems on the stairs (you can close the upstairs off with a door, and there were child-proof fences provided on location), but they learned quickly to go down the stairs on their bums. We all went Kayaking--what a blast and the water was warm enough for swimming and enjoying. 2 Kayaks and intertubes were provided, along with 4 life jackets. The best part is that we never really felt the need to leave. The kitchen IS REALLY fully stocked, including food that had recently been left behind, unopened. (We left some, also!) There were games for every age level, and the layout is just perfect to give adults total privacy on the top level, and kids totally great times in the game room on the bottom level. The hot tub was a huge hit after a hard day of lounging in the hammock! I got up a couple of mornings early and caught pictures of deer crossing the Russian River, and there were tons of birds, so bring your binoculars. We even spotted a Great Blue Heron! The mist coming off of the river in the morning is worth getting up for! From the second and third level balconies, the view was so good we could see very large fish swimming in the river! We took about 300 pictures and enjoyed our stay so much, we are already planning on booking the same place for next year. YOU WILL TRULY HATE TO SAY GOODBYE! |
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Glassell Family, All over America
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| 11/28/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The house was exactly what we'd hoped for, providing a desparately needed, comfortable break from our stressed-out lives.
The management was seamless -- all the info we needed, when we needed it; plenty of amenities; and everything well-maintained.
We will definitely look forward to coming back!
- Anonymous, Kentfield, CA
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Anonymous
Kentfield, CA
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| 10/02/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Old River Lodge was a wonderful place to stay for the weekend! My family and I stayed there during my wedding weekend. It was so nice to relax in the hot tub and be away from all the activity and chaos that was occurring at the hotel.
The house was extremely clean and the location perfect for a weekend of relaxation. It was close enough to downtown to be able to quickly run errands if needed. My sister stated that we should instead have the wedding at the house instead of at the vineyard b/c it was such a serene atmosphere!
-Suejin K., San Francisco, CA
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Suejin K.
San Francisco, CA
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| 09/18/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We booked our stay at The Old River Lodge because my son was getting married in Healdsburg. We could not have made a better choice. The house was lovely and accommodated me and my family members very comfortably. The kids especially had fun on the beach and in the hot tub. Thanks so much for making an already enjoyable event even more memorable.
- Janet P., Park City, UT
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Janet P.
Park City, UT
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| 09/03/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We loved our stay at The Old River Lodge, and it was hard to go home at the end. The house suited us perfectly and we were very comfortable. We hope to return for another visit very soon!
- Marcia S., Carmel, CA
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Marcia S.
Carmel, CA
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| 07/23/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The house and furnishings were rustic and beautiful. The views from the many decks were great. We had a wonderful weekend in the wine country and at the house.
- Nora M., San Jose, CA
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Nora M.
San Jose, CA
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| 07/07/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This property provided a wonderful environment for a family vacation which included parents, two grown children and their spouses. We felt safe and left the windows open all night to enjoy the cool air. We loved waking up to the early morning fog along the river. We took morning walks and found all the neighbors we met to be friendly as well as all the people we met in town. The house design provided privacy to all of us, comfortable beds, was newly furnished and clean. We particularly enjoyed having the gas grill, new hot tub, the hammock, and the two kayaks to use on the river. We combined eating out with cooking some meals at home and found the kitchen to be well equiped. Staying here gave us the proximity to the vineyards plus options to do a variety of other things. Our entire family would highly recommend this property.
- Nina M., Yorktown, VA
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Nina M.
Yorktown, VA
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| 05/08/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Welcome!
We are pleased to announce the opening of one of our newest properties, The Old River Lodge, located at the foot of Fitch Mountain in Healdsburg's historic Russian River resort district. (just under 2 miles from the Spanish-style plaza in the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country).
A year-round getaway only 70 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, in an area known for its ideal climate, picturesque vineyards, towering redwoods, spectacular coastal beaches, and the Russian River.
We welcome you to come enjoy this home's rustic decor... a charming river retreat perfect for family gatherings, an ideal “home away from home” for those attending wine country weddings, and a great destination for a weekend getaways wtih good friends. This comfortable riverfront vacation home is warm and inviting and has a large lodge-style great room. The riverview deck with BBQ (and hot tub) is the perfect place for outdoor dining and lounging.
Relax, explore, enjoy!
Jill Jensen
Wine Country Lodges - Offering Distinctive Riverfront Vacation Homes in California Wine Country
866-786-2778 toll free
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Wine Country Lodges
Healdsburg, CA
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