Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome!

Top rated by guests
Dining Area
open and well-appointed kitchen with cement countertops
Kitchen
back yard and outside dining area
private spa looking out to vineyards
review stars
9.9Outstanding
(84 Ratings)
"Great stay and location!"
David C.
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(84 Ratings)

House in Russian River, CA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

UPDATE !! COVID safe retreat. Casa Colibri meets or exceeds the Sonoma County guidelines for short and long-term stays. Starting in June 2020, Casa Colibri , will be offering a 30 day rental package along with the shorter-term rental option. This is to help you easily cope with sheltering in place with your family or close friends and have a great time doing it. If you like to ride bicycles, enjoy bird watching, drink premium wines and enjoy a rural wine-country setting this a fully fenced single-story 3+ bedroom, 2-bath home is situated in the heart of Alexander Valley is for you! It is ideal for families and small groups who love wine, food, birds, bicycling, and the ambiance of wine country and are perhaps looking for a clean, private retreat but within minutes to downtown Healdsburg, Geyserville and Calistoga. It's an easy one-hour drive to San Francisco. There is parking for four cars including one covered spot. The private backyard looks out onto grapes, mountains and the Russian River riparian corridor. Bocce and Pétanque courts are regulation size for you serious players. If you are ping-pong players, an all-weather aluminum-top table is set up in the backyard. In addition, there is a dartboard, corn hole, frisbee and hula hoops.
There is an outdoor spa and shower. A solar panel array generates enough power to totally offset electrical usage. It also has an electric vehicle charging station which makes this a carbon-free getaway.

PLEASE NOTE: While private and offers vineyard views from every window, THIS IS NOT A "PARTY HOUSE". GOOD RELATIONS WITH MY RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD IS MORE IMPORTANT TO ME THAN A BOOKING. OCCUPANTS AND VEHICLES ARE LIMITED TO THE NUMBER SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT.

OK, now that you've read the BOLD but sadly necessary pre-emptive admonition, here are some combinations of family and small groups of friends who are perfect for this property:
-2 couples
-3 couples
-3 couples, with total of 2 children (1-12 years old)
-2 couples with 2 children and grandparent or Au Pair
-1 couple with up to 4 children
-6-7 really good adult friends
-5 really good adult friends and up to two more you're not sure of yet, but know.
-You get the idea.
The number and type of beds in each room are detailed below.
Please contact me with the exact configuration of your group and it may work out. As stated dramatically above, this a sweet retreat for the right people. It is amazingly situated and well-appointed. If you are the right group, you will have fun here.

You can literally walk to 3 wineries. Dozens of other fine wineries are located within minutes by car or bike. It's an easy walk to the Russian River.
NOTE: The always excellent bicycling.
Cyclists come from all over the world to ride and train here as there are miles of scenic and safe roads for all abilities. This is the year of the bike!!

The charming towns of Healdsburg and Geyserville are within a 10 minute drive and offer a wide range of and dining. Calistoga and Santa Rosa are both within a 20 mile scenic drive.

This home is right next to a Community Church which has service on Sunday's at 10 AM. The .68 acres is very private and serene and suitable for BBQ's with all amenities provided.

If you or someone in your party likes to gamble, River Rock Casino is a ten-minute drive away and offers a full range of Las Vegas style gaming and dining.
The home has been recently remodeled with a gourmet kitchen with vineyard views in every direction. One bedroom with a Cal King bed has a separate single bed room attached. The second bedroom has an Eastern King and a single bed. The third bedroom is the 'bunk room' with a single bed over a Queen bed and a single trundle underneath.
The combination of these 3+ bedrooms offer a variety of accommodations.
The large family room has a flat screen HD SmartTV with DVD, CD, and VCR. Classic board games like Scrabble, Trivial Pursuits and others are supplied. The Cal King bedroom with the single bed annex also has a flat-screen HDTV.
Casa Colibri lives up to its name as hummingbirds visit the kitchen window every day. Raptors, and a full range of year-round and migratory birds abound. The British Starlings flock and put on incredible aerial shows in the fall between feasts of grapes left on the vines. For those who have not witnessed them, their synchronized acrobatics or 'murmurations' are mysterious and remarkable.
The Russian River is also within walking distance and offers year-round flow and activities from Steelhead and Bass fishing to kayaking to plain old swimming. Canoe outfitters provide equipment and shuttle service.

The walkable Medlock-Ames Tasting Room, Stonestreet Winery and Hawkes Tasting Room provides fine wines, picnic areas, gardens and bocce courts. They also have regular food-trucks and live music on the weekends.
The Jimtown Store and Then Sum is a minute walk away and serves breakfast and lunch featuring delicious Dim Sum.

This home has everything you need to enjoy your wine-country getaway. We are in our 14th full year of operation and have improved our facilities to maximize the value of your experience. Please check out our reviews. We are resource conscious and the solar array matches the energy use. You can use the spa guilt-free at Casa Colibri! A vehicle charging station is available and free to guests who own a plug-in EV. The house also features an outside shower.
Concierge service for almost any interest or activity is available. Let us know what you want to do and we will help you make yours a memorable stay.

Keywords: In the heart of Alexander Valley, Casa Colibri is surrounded by vineyards and amazing bird life. You can easily walk to the unique and delightful Jimtown Store and several tasting rooms. The epi-center of World-class biking, birding and wines. Great restaurants nearby.

Amenities at Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome!

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Russian River, CA


Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(84 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
Great stay and location!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2024
We booked this house for Thanksgiving. I want to do it again next year too since cooking here was just a blast, beautiful big island windows all around and nestled into adorable Anderson Vally, Dales home is well appointed, full of art and antiques too. We just loved this stay.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2022
Great location in the middle of Alexander Valley
5.0 / 10.0·Sep 2020
Great location for bikingHost very accommodating

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome! pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Safe Retreat: Birders, Cyclists, Wine Lovers, River Revelers Welcome!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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