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Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres

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Outdoor dining
Pool
TV, DVD player, ping pong, stereo
Exterior
Game room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Forestville, CA
  • Russian River
    15 min walk
  • Korbel Winery
    6 min drive
  • Russian River Vineyard
    9 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    19 min drive

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About the area

Forestville

At this villa you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Russian River and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Korbel Winery. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and villa features a private pool, a washing machine and 4.5 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Korbel Winery - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 21 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rio Nido Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bazaar - ‬10 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.

Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres

"Welcome to Black Mountain! This amazing property is the source of joyous memories for the owners and their extended family and friends for many years. And, they're excited to share it with you! The Farmhouse and Pool House are situated on 92 beautiful acres in the Russian River Valley, with views of serene forests and hills. Though private (there is an onsite caretaker family), Black Mountain is in the ideal location for your Sonoma County getaway. The Russian River is just under a mile away, and there are numerous wineries and vineyards within a short drive.

The Farmhouse was built in 1932 and retains much of its original character. On the main floor, the modernized kitchen with extensive counter space, breakfast table, bar seating and adjacent enclosed sun room with ping-pong table allows you to gather with friends and family while cooking, eating and playing without breaking up the festivities. The kitchen is well stocked for serious food events and well lit with generous windows and built in lighting. The living room with woodstove and TV (DVD player only), a second dining area and a bedroom with queen bed and a full bathroom round out the downstairs area. A wide deck with built in bench and additional seating stretches the length of the Farm House and wraps around the kitchen to end at an outdoor shower. Upstairs you'll enjoy the updated 2 full bathrooms and décor throughout the 4 bedrooms - each one is distinctive with original artwork and pieces collected locally and around the world blended with contemporary touches. Two of the bedrooms open to a balcony overlooking the valley and hills.

The Pool House, just down the driveway from the Farmhouse, was designed and custom built in 1999 by the current owners. Your first stop at the Pool House is the great room with open trestle ceilings, fireplace, built-in window seat, generous seating areas including a lovely wood dining table, and kitchen with ample wood and concrete counter tops. International folk art and on- of-a-kind furniture make this a remarkable space to gather. There are also musical instruments - a piano, guitar and drums - and sheet music and lyrics for the musically talented. With multiple exterior entrances and large outdoor gathering spaces, the vibe is distinctly upscale camping. An extensive covered patio with built in grill and large table connects the great room to the bedrooms and bathrooms. The two spacious bedrooms and half bath (toilet and sink) are up a set of exterior stairs. Exterior doors lead from a small covered outdoor hallway into each bedroom and the half bath. The bedroom facing the hillside has a queen bed and a private patio and the bedroom facing the lawn and pool area has two queen beds. Both have grand windows to allow sunlight and great views! On the ground level, the full bathroom is definitely upscale camping! The entrance is below the front bedroom and faces the pool area, but once inside the shower and toilet have separate rooms and there are benches and hooks for all towels, shoes and clothes while you play at the pool.

Abundant outdoor seating areas, numerous fruit trees, grassy lawns, pool, hot tub and BBQs inspire outdoor living at Black Mountain! The main area of outdoor activity is around the pool and Pool House. There are multiple BBQ options, including a gas grill and a built-in charcoal grill. The covered BBQ patio extends to the pool, which has a safety cover, and along the front side of the Pool House. At the far end of the patio is a 6-person spa.The lawn and stage area to the side of the wisteria covered lounge area are another great place for guests to hang out. Between the apple, pear and plum trees facing the pool is a kid's play structure with swings and a slide. There is truly something for everyone!

Know Before You Book

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy is 16. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Driveway and Parking: The driveway is an uphill ½ mile, gravel and single lane. On-site parking is permitted for a maximum of 7 vehicles.RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited.

Bed Sizes: Farmhouse: Main Floor Bedroom(downstairs): Queen Bed. Upstairs Bedrooms: Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Bedroom 2: Twin Bed and Twin Bunk Bed, Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Bedroom 4: Queen Bed. Pool House Bedrooms: Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Bedroom 2: Two Queen Beds.

Caretaker Cottage: The caretaker, Faik, and his family live in the cottage at the top of the driveway, just before and in sight of the pool house. Faik is very respectful of guest privacy. However, he has been instructed to call our office and report any gatherings that exceed the maximum occupancy, or any other guest activity that is in blatant violation of our rules and potentially dangerous or damaging to the property.

Rural Property: Black Mountain is a rural family compound. There is a variety of plants and animals living on and around the 92 acre forested hillside. Guests should be prepared to encounter spiders, ants, wasps, mosquitos, tics, poison oak, lizards, deer, raccoons, mice and more. While the homes and grounds are spacious, well-furnished, clean and comfortable, this is not a luxury property. There is no air conditioning, there are no window screens, and the home systems, such as the septic system and the well system, require conscientious treatment. Unattended trash will be ravaged by animals. Guests need to be prepared and willing to deal with the country environment, which requires a degree of mindfulness to ensure their own well-being and the well-being of the property.

Heat Source: The Farmhouse does not have central heat. There are electric space heaters in all bedrooms and living areas, and a wood-burning stove in the living room. The Pool House has zoned radiant-floor heating and a fireplace.

Distance to the Russian River: The river at the Hacienda Bridge is 1 mile away.
Cell Phones: Please be aware that many cell phones will not have service at this location. There is WiFi though!

Stairs: Exterior Stairs - The pool house bedrooms are up a flight of exterior stairs. Four of the Five Farmhouse bedrooms are up an interior flight of stairs. One Farmhouse bedroom and bathroom are ground-level.

Summer Rotation Day: Thursday
During the Peak Season, which runs end of June through August, Black Mountain has a 7 night minimum and rents on a Thursday to Thursday pattern. If you make an online reservaton outside of this rotation day requirement, we may contact you about altering your dates.

Sonoma County TOT #: 2095
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: ZPE15-0153"

Property manager

Russian River Vacation Homes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 7 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis

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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,243 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres?

The closest beach to Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres is Johnson's Beach (6.5 km).

Does Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres have a pool?

No, this villa doesn't have a pool.

What makes Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres.

Is there a private hot tub at Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres?

No, Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres?

No, pets are not allowed.

Stunning Country Retreat, Pool, Hottub, Views, 92 Acres Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration getaway
Nice space for a big group. We spent most of our time in the farm house because that is where the majority of the group slept. Pool house is very nice and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank You
We really enjoyed the house. We did not realize though how often the power goes out at this location so losing electricity for the first day was a let down especially when hosting so many people. This caused an issue for a few of us who were working remotely and caused a scare for the food in our fridges and we were told to limit water usage. The house does have a landline so we were able to contact the rental office. It did seem like the house was prepared with flashlights but the batteries were dead. Luckily the electricity came back on just before nightfall. Gorgeous location but a reminder to people that it is located in a remote location so as long as it’s not windy or storm, it’s great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean C.

Cute property with *lots* of restrictions
Definitely a cute space. We did have fun. That being said, it's a bit like we were given a minefield and told not to step on anything. The pool house has an entire wall of doors opening to the pool...that you are told not to open at any time. Sound restrictions are unreasonable...I got a giant pile of texts saying our music was too loud indoors when people could easily talk over it at normal volume. A decibel meter next to the pool showed 50db...a quiet office...and no neighbors were anywhere near that close. The sound thing was especially interesting since there is a rooster that will wake you up at dawn everyday, but apparently that's OK. Hiking trails are cute. Beware there are several "bridges" (i.e. planks of wood over some decent sized drops) without handrails. Also, the movie screen in the pool house isn't attached to anything. If you pull on it to bring it down, it could very easily come crashing down on someones head. Pool house floor is pretty dirty. Pool house bedrooms have bathrooms outdoors. Anyways. We did have a good weekend. Not sure if I would stay again, but was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lordy Lordy look who’s 40
Family gathered to celebrate 3 members turning 40. Perfect way to celebrate!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day weekend
We’ve actually stayed here twice. Our trip was lots of fun. The pool house is great, we did all our cooking and eating there. There’s river access nearby and Guerneville is close. As noted in the listing, there is only one small TV and limited ability to stream content.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet haven in Sonoma
Ten of our family members spent 4 nights at this peaceful property. We visited a few wineries during the day and then enjoyed our time at the house in the evenings. We especially enjoyed the pool house, it was a great place for all of us to gather together and discuss our day and plan the next day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carl V.

Friends trip to Wine Country
We enjoyed our stay. There were 7 couples and the property spaces were nice for all to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend with Friends
The property was perfect for our large group over the weekend. The property is secluded and has a narrow driveway in and out. They give great directions to find the place so follow those and you’ll be fine! They were great with communication while at the property as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krishna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Beautiful home in the woods. Charming farmhouse and lovely pool house. Faik the care taker is very nice and friendly. We loved our stay at the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

leslie m., San Diego

Martin family
Great place for family group. Need better instructions on take out trash location. Better lighting around property at night for walking between houses.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Fred K.

The property is great and well maintained.
Eight adults and eight children enjoyed the farm house, pool house and pool very much. The property has great amenities and is well maintained. The only real issue was the bees/yellow jackets around the pool. Perhaps some bee traps could have helped! Also, if live sporting events are important to guests, there's no TV service, so that could be an issue. Otherwise, all was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Stan T.

Great place for family gathering!
We enjoyed our week at Black Mountain...especially the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Excellent Weekend Getaway at an Incredible Property
We visited Black Mountain for a weekend retreat and reunion with 14 people. Not only is it located in a beautiful and secluded area but there was plenty of room for everyone and all the amenities we could want. Each couple had their own room and there's also a bedroom with 3 single beds. The pool house was the perfect gathering area and two fully functional kitchens made dinners in the evening a real treat. We would highly recommend the property and property manager. If we're able to plan a future getaway in the Russian River area we will definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2015