Guerneville Private Home for Rent: HEARTSREST - Property 22943

Feel your everyday cares drop away when you open the gate to this secluded retreat. Located beside Hulbert Creek (seasonal) and surrounded by sunny patios as well as shady redwood trees, this home has something for everyone any time.

Savor your morning coffee on the sunny kitchen patio, take tea high on the hillside deck beneath the serene gaze of Diana, the huntress, dine on the living room patio and watch the sunset, and soak in the hot tub beneath the stars.

Settle down to a game of Scrabble before the word-burning stove, soak up the sun on a lounge chair, curl up on the comfortable sofa with a book, play fetch with your dog, or even bake a pie--you'll never want to leave this peaceful retreat. Heartsrest is completely fenced except for the 15' drop to Hulbert Creek--unless your dog would jump over the perimeter wall down to the creek, your dog should be secure.

And if you need to stay connected, Heartsrest offers wireless high-speed cable Internet access.

This lovely home, owned by a noted San Francisco artist and his partner, reflects their incomparable aesthetic, including an art collection of great interest and beauty. Limited to four people, there are two bedrooms featuring queen beds and one bath with shower. The living area features open-beam ceilings, skylights and a pleasing mixture of contemporary and antique furnishings. Very private and quiet, yet only a mile from downtown Guerneville, Heartsrest is close to restaurants, river beaches, boat rentals, and shops, and just a fifteen minute drive to ocean beaches.

Two bedroom, one bath creek-view cabin with total privacy, hot tub and great romantic ambiance. Living room features open-beam ceilings, skylights, and wood-stove with glass door. Great art collection. Wireless high-speed cable Internet access. Both bedrooms have queen beds; bathroom is shower only. Wonderful outdoor areas, both sunny and shady. Gas barbecue. One mile to downtown Guerneville. Creek is seasonal and may run dry in the summer. Washer/dryer. Dog okay.

SUMMER ROTATION DAY: FRIDAY.

Turnday: Any.

Amenities: 6 Steps or Less, Dog Friendly, DVD Player, Fenced Yard, Fireplace/Wood-Stove, High-Speed Internet, Hot Tub, Near Golf Course, Walk to Town, Washer/Dryer,

Forestville is most convenient to wineries, Sebastopol, and Santa Rosa, followed by Guerneville and Monte Rio.
There is little difference in temperature between Guerneville and central Monte Rio. Forestville will be slightly warmer, while Duncans Mills and Cazadero will be slightly cooler. There is no air-conditioning here (with a few exceptions): the ocean breezes provide natural cooling at night and homes in warmer areas have fans. The Northwood golf course area is 2 - 3 miles west of Guerneville and, although this is technically Monte Rio, these homes are as close to Guerneville as they are to central Monte Rio.

Duncans Mills is close to the ocean, with some marine influence, yet still enjoys warm, sunny days in the summer.

Cazadero is redwood forest, with an all-year creek running through it; in general the most secluded homes will be found here.

Homes along the river are generally not as private as the homes along the creeks or in the forest, although there are exceptions. The river homes are rarely fenced and most will have some small degree of road noise since River Road, running along the river, is the main artery for the area. We do have some river homes free of all road noise. If this is a major issue for you, please ask us.

There is a 24-hour Safeway and a health food store in Guerneville and smaller markets in Forestville and Monte Rio, as well as a general store in Cazadero. On Hwy 166 north of Sebastopol, Andy's Market is worth a stop. There are video rentals in all towns except Duncans Mills. Guerneville has bicycle rentals. The best shopping is in Guerneville and Duncans Mills.

Boat rentals are in Guerneville, Monte Rio, and Duncans Mills. Boating depends upon river and weather conditions and many homes with boats have seasonal docks. We cannot guarantee boating will be possible or safe anytime other than mid-June through mid-September.