This house was wonderful!…read more It was beautifully decorated, had fantastic amenities (towels, yard/river toys, pool table), was perfectly located on the river, and very close to town without being "too close." The house had three gorgeous bedrooms (two bathrooms), a huge deck with grill + hot tub, modern kitchen, two living rooms (one with a massive HD TV + DVR), and a great yard -- I didn't want to leave! I would recommend this to others, and hope to come back too!

Checked in by accident. I'm staying 2 doors down. The area is gorgeous. I don't see a way to…read moreuncheck in. Looks like this place got good reviews.

My husband and I frequently stay in VRBO homes along the Russian River, and have had to contact…read moreRussian River Vacations Homes during several of our stays (for one reason or another). We have consistently been provided with immediate and excellent service; the agents are not only thoughtful, but have always resolved our issues quickly -- and engaged in creative "problem solving" when needed. Our recent stay was initially problematic. But thanks to the Russian River Vacation Homes staff -- our vacation went from being "challenging" to "fabulous" and we now can't wait to return to this vacation home. A special thanks (and kudos!) to Kim and Alyssa -- you guys are the best!

Recently I rented a cabin for the weekend through Russian River Vacation…read moreHomes. It was a beautiful cabin on the river called Casa Luna. The only problem is there is a Russian Orthodox Church next door at least 50 people in wall to wall tents camped in the driveway on the Saturday night. They were incredibly loud and singing church songs in Russian all night. The kids were literally running around screaming and throwing rocks next door at Casa Luna. It was very upsetting and all Russian River Vacation Homes said was sorry. They knew that this happens several times a year. I should have gotten my $ back.

Watch out! stay away from this place if you plan to visit Russian River…read more We had the 'pleasure' to pay $400 per night for the worst accommodations ever, worst than the cheapest motel you can think of. filthy, extremely poor maintenance, a single (horrible) bathroom with a shower that can not fit even a thin person and a broken toilet seat!!! Although the ad tells it can sleep 10, it has 2.5 rooms with horrible small and smelly beds - far from sleeping even half of that! The entire house is infested with all the bugs you can think of (termites, ants, mosquitoes, etc.), a poorly maintained back yard, a grill that had all the grease and fat of the gazillion guests that have used it before...disgusting. I cant even talk about the kitchen... be aware, this kind of place must be out of business immediately - as its not worthy to host humans.. definitely not for even a fraction of the price.

My husband and I had our wedding here. It was an amazing weekend. The property was perfect:…read moreIntimate, cozy, and very classy. The redwoods made for the perfect backdrop to the ceremony, and the main house and the side of the house was perfect for dancing, eating oysters and roasting a pig. As the party got started, the fog started to roll over the hills. It was perfect. During all the craziness of the wedding preparations, the property and its amazing surroundings allowed for some well earned relaxation (Especially the hot tub and the fire pit). We had approximately 75 guests (plus our loving dog) that came from all over. Everyone, except for a few family members (who stayed with us), rented houses in the area. Michael was extremely accommodating and a lovely person. You really feel and see the love he and his partner have put into Elements. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a classy place to get away. You can curl up with a good book or still have the ability to stay connected online. I also recommend this property for anyone looking to have some sort of party, whether it be a family reunion or a wedding!

I love Elements! I spend a weekend at Elements Austin Creek with my cousin visiting from Seattle…read moreand we couldn't have had a better time. The property is near everything one would want in the Russian River area and the property itself is luxury all the way. We cooked outside, had a fire in the firepit and had a great hottub. There is room for yoga and hammocks with tons of privacy among the Redwoods. There were just two of us and a dog, but Elements is wired for a large group and perfect for special events.

The Innkeeper was very friendly but DO NOT STAY HERE. This place was filthy. I don't think they…read moretake guests very often and as such, they don't clean. For $224 you can stay somewhere clean, updated and fresh. Don't do it.

The Plum Blossoms were so pretty! The air was so fresh, and the town was so quaint. It seems like a…read morereally peaceful way of life around the town. Cute, quaint, quiet, cozy. This little guest house was just perfect for our 1 night stay in the Russian River Valley. The home had everything we needed- couch, tv/movies, kitchen, comfy bed and an additional sofa bed, cuteness throughout, great patio with a chiminea to keep you warm, and was nestled in a little country town in the woods of Monte Rio. You can walk to the river which is down the road, and you can rent kayaks for the day as well. Cecile, the owner, lives on the property, but this was still very private. She let us stay until 3:30pm on our day of "check-out". We walked a block to dinner at Cafe les Jumelles (see my review), but when the weather is good you should bring groceries and cook a meal at home, and eat under the stars outside. I also highly recommend breakfast or lunch at a wonderful restaurant down the road a bit called the Garden Grill. http://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-grill-guerneville#hrid:dVw0Lds83zFX0cuHvp9pEA I highly recommend staying here for a great get-away. This garden cottage can be found on sf bay area craigslist, under vacation rentals/Russian River. To contact the owner for rates and booking email Cecile: cecilekuz@gmail.com

I must admit that I was a little bit nervous when reserving this place through Craigslist, but I…read morecouldn't have better things to say! The cottage itself is adorable, clean, and includes all the essentials (towels, dishes, kitchen, clean linens, etc.) The patio in between the rooms is really cute and feels secluded. Cecile, the owner, has a house on the front of the property, and she couldn't have been nicer about answering our questions about Monte Rio and the other nearby Russian River towns. We probably wouldn't have even seen her if we had not gone out of our way. Monte Rio is cute, quaint, walkable little town. That said, it has plenty of food/resturants and a crazy little local dive bar and movie theatre right nearby. Guerneville (the main little town in Russian River) is also only about 4 miles away and includes more options (a small brewery, sporting options, Armstrong Redwoods, a bookstore, lots of restaurants, etc.) The entire area is a great escape from the city and is only about 1 1/2 hours away! And I would definitely recommend the Garden Cottage Duo over a nearby hotel or inn.

Anthony is very knowledgeable of the area and created an amazing itinerary that matched our…read morepreferences and interests.

This company is absolutely. The best I've ever used. The…read moreservice was outstanding. It's so wonderful to see you in actual chauffeur. Someone who caters to your every need. And is knowledgeable of the area? Anthony was amazing. First class all the way. I'll never go anywhere else. I can't recommend him enough. If you're looking for a real experience. You have to go with this company. Other companies just provide a driver. But with this company. You get a chauffeur. I've. Used this company now. 10 times. And every driver is first class. They are all knowledgeable with great sense of humor. And always have A. Great idea. If you need a suggestion. You just can't go wrong with them. And people I've recommended them to. Have nothing but the same to say. It's really a world of difference. Compared to other companies. Take my word for it. You will be nothing but happy And very satisfied about their service. You will really be blown away. By the difference? Of this company compared to any other? You'll never go anywhere else. Thank you Anthony and all the drivers that work for you. My whole group. And anyone else I've set to you has been more than satisfied. And we all are very thankful. Look forward to our next adventure. Thanks again. Definitely 5 stars. I give 10 if I could.

We had and amazing day in Napa with Dynamic Napa Wine Tours. From the reservations to the end of…read morethe tour, the customer service and attention to detail was phenomenal! I highly recommend. We received a call from our tour guide, Jim, the day before our tour and he explained everything about our tour and while on the ferry over from San Fran, I received a text from him letting me know he was waiting for us at the ferry docks. The champagne, the immaculate Mercedes sprinter van and the service was great. He took us to 5 wineries and all were wonderful. The lunch he had for us was fabulous with a great location. Highly recommend!!!

This was our first trip to Napa and I'm so glade we used dynamic wine tour to show us around. We…read morepaid for a group tour but because of the fires (not close) the other parties cancelled. We appreciate that they didn't cancel on us, and my husband and I ended up with the whole party bus to ourselves. Mike was a great tour guide and made our experience memorable. We enjoyed all our stops. Even the lunch they provided was good. We would highly recommended using dynamic wine tours Ask for Mike.

$475 a night I expected more. The vibes are nice and the staff is nice. It's woodsy and relaxing. I…read moream not a big on spending this much money for a hotel so as someone that counts every penny and this is the first time I've ever spent this much on a hotel I expected more. Idk how the rich people do it and my money could go so much further. After spending this much money I would rather own something on the block and have the rich people rent from my airbnb. In my humble opinion, it is not worth $500 a nice. I appreciate Hilton Honors for including this in their portfolio so I could get a taste of the hype. I would not come back again even to one of the more enticing locations. This was once in a lifetime and it is underwhelming. If you come as a diamond member you receive 2 waters a day, a s'mores kit, firewood and skewers. Nice free perk because we came here on an impromptu adventure and didn't plan ahead. Dog friendly property for $75 per a dog. Dog poop bags everywhere on the premise and you get a welcome bowl and blanket. You do not get it if you bring a service animal. Not sure if that is fair and is life fair?!

Overall I'd say we had an okay stay. The property is beautiful and well kept, the main building is…read morevery nice, and it's very close to the the little downtown and the river. There are some really good restaurants nearby and also a Safeway just down the road. Our unit - #9 - had a bathroom sliding barn door for the bathroom that was hard to slide open and closed. We had to shove it open, then shove to the side to get it opened enough for us to pass through. On our second night the A/C unit was dripping water/condensation onto us and the floor (photo will be included). It wasn't a lot of water, once I wiped it away it didn't do it again. On the second day I also discovered that the mini-fridge had water at the base of the inside so some of the groceries I bought were wet. In the kitchen area, the cabinets were sticky and the trash under the sink was still there from the last people who stayed there. The bathroom door that was not sliding well at all was the most annoying part. Overall none of these things are that bad, but for the price that they charge I expect more - especially with so many minor issues piled up. Most of these things we didn't realize until after we had everything in the unit and were settled, so requesting to move would have been a hassle too. The good is that the bedroom was nice - storage was good, the bed was comfy and clean and overall the space felt nice. I will suggest if you're in a premium Airstream and will have more than two people - for example, kids or a third or fourth adult - sleeping on the sofa, I'd suggest bringing a sleeping bag for them to sleep on/in. They supply a flat sheet, pillow and blanket, but nothing to wrap the sofa/futon in. Mine is not the popular opinion here, but this is a one and done experience with AutoCamp given what we got out of the price that we paid.