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A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows.
A wooden deck with a view of a large tree and a white railing.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A cabin with a fire pit, wooden deck, and a large tree in the background.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cazadero, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Monte Rio Public Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sonoma Coast State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cazadero

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Russian River and Rio Theatre. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Russian River - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Monte Rio Public Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Rio Theatre - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Northwood Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 39 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

A Family Retreat Among the Redwoods.

A private two-acre family retreat that has been passed down to the next generation. The property is nestled among the stunning California Redwoods in historic Cazadero. It is the perfect setting for a memorable vacation with family and friends or a romantic couple's getaway. Plus, it’s the ideal spot to relax, unwind, and balance yourself with nature.

The grounds offer a large grassy area for outdoor games such as volleyball and badminton and a campfire ring in back for a relaxing evening by a warm fire.

The newly remodeled contemporary style accommodation showcases simplicity, style, and comfort. The main room with it vaulted wood beam ceilings features a large living room area, an open gourmet kitchen, and a spacious dining area that seats up to ten guests.

The living room area with its stone fireplace includes a comfortable and spacious leather sofa.

The fully stocked gourmet kitchen includes professional cookware, 2 sinks, double ovens, ample prep areas, gas cook top, wine refrigerator, and quartz stone counter tops.

The master suite has a king size bed with a private bathroom. The master bath showcases a large walk-in shower and double vanity sinks. The two guest bedrooms are spacious with queen size beds and large closets.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside the home.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Renter is responsible for putting away clean & dry kitchen & dinnerware items that have been used during their stay. It is acceptable to load the dishwasher and run it upon departure.
Leave bedding and sheets as is in the bedrooms. Place all soiled towels in the laundry room basket. place all household trash, recyclables, and food waste in the proper receptacle bins outside.
Food and beverages brought by the renter must not be left behind. The renter is required to leave the house and property in the same general condition that it was received.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pet Policy is described in more detail. See Section 9 of the rental agreement. No Events. Prohibited by Sonoma County.
Quiet hours are strictly enforced by Sonoma County Ordinance. Guest may not make an unreasonable noise between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7 a.m.
License No. LIC24-0185

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs Only Please (Limits Apply) Must be approved.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside the home.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number TOT# 1093N | Permit No.: ZPE13-0078 | License No. LIC24-0185

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

A Grand Family Estate Among the Redwoods
A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods Cazadero
A Grand Family Retreat Among the Redwoods Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Cazadero, close to Northwood Golf Club, Johnson's Beach, and Armstrong Redwoods State Park. You'll also find Russian River and Sonoma Coast State Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at A Family Retreat Among the Redwoods.?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is A Family Retreat Among the Redwoods. good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at A Family Retreat Among the Redwoods.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at A Family Retreat Among the Redwoods.?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County), which is 24.1 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at A Family Retreat Among the Redwoods.?

Yes, every house at A Family Retreat Among the Redwoods. comes with a patio.

A Family Retreat Among the Redwoods. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lazib008 E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing property. Extremely peaceful. Thank you Tony!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is spectacular; has everything and anything you will ever need! Fantastic location to either Guerneville, Duncan Mills and the coast (Goat Rock Beach a must)! House was impeccably clean and the access to Austin Creek behind the home was great for our dog to romp around in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, great host! I had some difficulty getting the fireplace going without triggering the smoke and fire alarm going off. He walked me through the whole process very patiently, and then talking to my daughter about the whole history of the place. Great experience!
Front window’ s view
On a tree stump on the property
The dogs exploring
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time staying at Villa Ratto. We will be back again! The house is set up with everything you could possibly want/need in a vacation home. The host is exceptional- responsive and helpful. The setting is beautiful and offers privacy/quiet yet is close enough if you want to go grab something to eat! We love it here and are anxious to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect start to the summer!

We had the most amazing stay! The property is gorgeous! The house is
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th year in a row at Villa Ratto

We love coming to the Villa Ratto because it combines a wonderfully comfortable house with a terrific outside fenced in area property for kids and dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Benjie K.

Beautiful space

We had a wonderful time at this location. The house was amazing, full stocked, and the grounds were beautiful. I would highly recommend this place and will be returning in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This place has it all. It stocked with everything, the yard is expansive, and the creek is awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spit

It was a beautiful setting in the redwoods. Super clean and exactly what was advertised. Great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family destination

Spacious, clean, great appliances and furnishings. A huge yard for children. Hot tub, fire pit and grill all great! I highly recommend this property! (Owner very helpful and quick to respond to questions) Everything was perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place

We enjoyed everything about this house, property, and location! Well equipped and easy to make wonderful and memorable meals together. Great hiking and coastal trips near by. Thank you Tony for all your info and help to make this a wonderful trip for us 4 girlfriends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Had a great time relaxing and hanging out with family and friends. Sunday morning our son made cinnamon rolls in the fabulous kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tony's villa. The kitchen was very well stocked and a joy to cook in, and the rest of the house was beautiful too. Lovely grounds and orchard. Thanks, Tony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabe V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect…Perfect…Perfect

The home was perfect for our stay and then some. It was quiet, peaceful and serene. The house was clean, and well stocked Our host was amazing and an excellent communicator before, during and after. We highly recommend this place for your Russian River stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jess T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic

Perfect spot for families with kids - they spent hours and hours playing in the meadow. Sunshine, redwoods, smores at the campfire, and access to the creek - what more can you want? Kitchen spacious and well appointed. Private, quiet, clean - this is our second visit and we'd love to make it an annual tradition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rhiana M.

Amazing property

This was our second time at villa ratto and my family has begun to think of it as our sanctuary away from the city. The yard- the creek- the fire pit and hot tub- it is simply perfect. The kitchen is well stocked with all the necessary equipment and the beds are super comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Thanksgiving

Beautifully situated house amongst the Redwoods. The grounds are spacious for play and relaxation. The home is lovely and well stocked (best stocked rental ever)! It has everything you would ever need. Clean and comfortable. Would love to return someday. Thank you, Tony!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy New Year

This house has everything you need to relax, cook up gourmet meals and play games and have some fun! Tony is great to work with, and we ran into 0 problems. This is the second time we stayed here, and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Holiday

Our family enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving at this amazing property. The kitchen was well equipped to cook our holiday meal, we lacked for nothing. We loved the redwood trees and fruit trees on the property and the flat area was great for playing cornhole. We used the fire pit and jacuzzi almost every night. We will recommend this property to all our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above Expectations

Everything about this home exceeded our expectations. The kitchen was huge and contained more items than any gourmet cook could hope for. It was near a large table that was perfect for group meals and family games. The hot tub was the best we have ever used - very clean, hot and great jets. Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family thoroughly enjoyed your home! We found it to be clean and well stocked with everything we might need. The location is peaceful, quiet, secluded. We especially liked it being on Austin Creek. We went walking or swimming in the creek most every day. We also gathered around the fire pit most days. Tony was always available to answer a question or handle a concern. A wonderful host. We toured wineries, spent a day along the coast and a day at Armstrong Redwoods. A perfect blend of activity, relaxation and connecting with family. We would definitely stay here again! I would consider booking your stay now!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway

Five of us in our family (three humans and two dogs) had a terrific stay at the property. The home was comfortable and extremely well-stocked. The kitchen had anything you could want, there were plenty of towels and linens, and a nice collection of games. Wi-fi worked well through the home. The fenced in yard was great for the pups (although the yard is big enough that you should keep a very close eye on unleashed dogs). Would recommend for a lazy trip away for some terrific quiet time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Delightful in every detail

The house is not large, but it is beautifully appointed and very comfortable. We've never had such a well-stocked kitchen in a rental home. The location is lovely, and the property is private and quiet, with several stands of large redwood trees. Charming little town of Cazadero is four miles away. Don't miss Raymond's Bakery. Owners helpful and thoughtful, with amazing attention to detail throughout the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is everything the reviews say it is. We stayed for a week…. a long weekend with our children and grandchildren and the rest of the week just the two of us and the property and home here fit all of that perfectly. While there is so much to do in the area, we also were quite content with staying on property and never lacked for things to do or for peace and quiet. We dropped our paddle boards in the creek, played numerous indoor and outdoor games and enjoyed the fire pit and new hot tub as well as the fireplace inside. This home is exceptionally stocked, and the owner has obviously spent a lot of time and effort to make this home inviting and homey. Tony was a great communicator as well and made checking in and out seamless. Hope to stay here again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candace N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Haven!

The photos definitely do the property justice! The home is perfect, and as other reviewers mentioned, the kitchen is the most well appointed we've ever experienced at a rental! I normally always bring a few items we can't live without and the house had them all! The grounds and creek access were so wonderful! The kids and pups had the absolute BEST time running around the property and enjoying the creek! Truly wonderful and the most kind host!! We're so grateful we were lucky enough to enjoy this property and look forward to a future stay! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023