Summerwood is nestled in a forested neighborhood on the hill above downtown Guerneville. With a hot tub, multiple decks including seating areas and a propane firepit, terraced yard, and outdoor dining – all surrounded by lush greenery - you will love being outdoors! Inside, catch up on your favorite shows in the living room, furnished with a 46' flat-screen Roku TV, a plush sofa, and two modern armchairs. A wood-burning fireplace makes for a cozy mood. The dining table doubles as an excellent spot for board games and puzzles. Open beam ceilings, wood flooring, and large windows create a warm and inviting space.
Your Northen California retreat wouldn’t be complete without indulging in a meal – or several – utilizing local produce and everyone’s favorite – WINE! Multiple wineries of great renown and even more family-run, small-lot vineyards are a short drive. If beer or cider are your preference, you’re in luck as well! And this well-stocked kitchen is the place to explore your inner chef. Followed by a soak in the hot tub or a hike in Armstong Woods.
An easy 15-minute walk into downtown Guerneville to visit Johnson’s Beach, eclectic shops and art galleries, and Safeway, you may prefer a cab or rideshare for the return (uphill) trip. Unless you’re missing the gym and need a workout!
Previous guests say it best – calling Summerwood an ideal getaway for families, relaxation in the woods (without camping), updated with old-school charm. We invite you to find a new favorite at Summerwood.
Know Before You Book:
Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Summerwood is 6 people not including kids under 3 years old. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.
A Note About Our Cleaning Fees: Thank you for supporting our local business! When you stay with us, you are supporting local families at work. We think everyone deserves a decent living wage, and we make sure to set the rates and fees so that our cleaners earn a living wage in beautiful Sonoma County.
Parking: There is parking for a maximum of 3 vehicles – 1 in the covered carport closest to the house and 2 small or 1 larger vehicle on the driveway, tandem and at an incline. Backing out of the carport and driveway may be tricky for some – please look at the photos! RVs, trailers, and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.
Bed Sizes: Downstairs Master Bedroom: Queen bed; Upstairs 1st Bedroom: Full Bed; Upstairs 2nd Bedroom: Queen Bed; Downstairs Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa.
Bedrooms and Skylights: The downstairs bedroom has a wonderful, substantial, skylight over the bed. We love this for moon and stay gazing, but it also lets in the morning light too early for some late sleepers. The upstairs bedrooms have smaller skylights and a “shade” treatment to reduce the brightness.
Heating: There are 3 mini-split heating and A/C units in the house (1 in the living room and in each upstairs bedroom). There’s a woodburning stove in the living room - please only use wood in the woodstove. While there may firewood and kindling at the property, it is not promised. We recommend bringing your own or checking at the property before purchasing wood.
Cooling: There are 3 mini-split A/C units and heating units in the house (1 in the living room and in each upstairs bedroom). There are also back up portable fans and a ceiling fan over the stairs.
Kitchen: In addition to the usual appliances, Summerwood’s kitchen includes a dishwasher, expresso/cappuccino maker, and lots of extras.
Bathrooms: The upstairs bathroom includes a shower over bathtub and the downstairs bathroom has a shower.
Location: Summerwood is in a cozy residential neighborhood. It is a mix of permanent residents and vacation rentals, families, working folks, and visitors. To honor this balance, we ask guests to park in the driveway and respect the quiet hours in addition to general family-friendly, residential neighborhood expectations. Thank you for helping to continue the tradition of a mutually beneficial relationship between vacation rentals and local community!
Road to Summerwood: There are multiple ways to get to Summerwood and some are narrow one-lane curvy hillside roads - fully paved and no special vehicle is required. We provide detailed written driving directions with the best way to get to the house to confirmed guests.
Stairs: There are a couple of stairs at the front door, two steps from the living room into the master bedroom, a flight of interior stairs between the upper and lower level of the house, and exterior stars between the terraced levels of the yard and several decks. Each is shown in the photos.
Pet Friendly: Summerwood welcomes one well-behaved dog per reservation.
Fencing: Summerwood’s yard and decks are not fenced.
Work from HERE: A desk, office chair, and a power strip are located in an upstairs bedroom. This is an ideal location to work remotely.
Advertised Wifi Speed: Xfinity 1200 Mbps download
A Note About TVs: All three TVs (one in the living room and one each in the upstairs bedrooms) have basic cable a Roku sticks. Guests are welcome to bring their login info for access to streaming apps and channels. The living room TV also has a blue-ray player and one of the upstairs bedrooms has an Xbox 360 gaming system.
Proximity to wineries: Downtown Guerneville: 0.5 miles; Korbel: 2.6 miles; and so many more within 10 miles.
Nearest River Beach: Johnson’s Beach: 0.6 miles
Nearest Ocean Beach: The coastal beaches in Jenner: 13.5 miles
Previously Known As/New Management: Does this home look familiar? It was known as Highland Adventure under another property manager. We’re excited to bring back the home’s original name.
Sonoma County TOT Number: 1978N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: ZPE14-0226
