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Castle Crag ~ Breathtaking River Ocean Views, Spa, Dog Friendly!

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Beach
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Jenner, CA
  • Popular LocationBodega Highlands3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSonoma Coast State Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGoat Rock Beach15 min drive
  • AirportSanta Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)45 min drive

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Space details

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 10
Bedroom 1
    Bedroom 2
      2 single beds
    Bedroom 3
      1 queen bed
    Bedroom 4
      1 queen bed
    Common area
      1 sofa bed

    About this property

    Entire place

    You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

    Castle Crag ~ Breathtaking River Ocean Views, Spa, Dog Friendly!

    Castle Crag is a place to relax from the bustle of cities and freeways, yet is still within a short driving distance to the finest experiences offered in California. On a protected hillside behind Jenner, this home offers incredible views of the river and the ocean. Excellent stargazing can be viewed from the upper deck (bring binoculars and/or telescope). A short walk to the ocean reveals resplendent wildlife including a seal rookery, blue herons, pelicans, seagulls, cormorants, sandpipers, ospreys, snowy egrets, hummingbirds, and many more.

    This beach house offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The master bedroom features a Queen bed and en- suite bathroom. The second bedroom offers a Queen bed and the third offers a Queen bed. These bedrooms share a bathroom. The fourth bedroom offers 2 Twin beds, and has a shared bathroom down the hall. If needed, a double futon is in the sunroom. Two decks provide space for a barbecue and a large hot tub. The main living area on the upper floor is a spacious sunny area with connecting living room, sunroom (family room) and fully equipped kitchen. All of these rooms offer incredible views of the Russian River estuary.

    Located in the quiet and quaint village of Jenner, Castle Crag is less than two hours north of San Francisco. It has magnificent views of the river valley, estuary and river's entrance to the ocean. As the village is somewhat sheltered from ocean breezes, pleasantly warm weather is the typical climate for most of the year, with occasional sea mists. For those interested in visiting wine county, this home is only a 30 minute beautiful drive along the river to the Korbel Champagne vineyards and many other world class wineries. There are excellent restaurants all along the river and the coastline between Bodega and Jenner. Swimming, surfing and sailing are 15 minutes south at Salmon Creek and Bodega (made famous in the Hitchcock movie The Birds.) Excellent hiking trails and horseback riding are only minutes away, as well as canoeing and rafting on the Russian River.

    Know Before you Book:

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

    Parking: On-site parking is permitted for a maximum of 4 vehicles. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

    Bed Sizes: Master bedroom: Queen bed, Second bedroom: Queen bed, Third bedroom: Queen bed, Fourth bedroom: 2 Twin beds, Sunroom: Double futon

    Heat Source: Central heat, fireplace (no firewood or kindling provided).

    A/C: The house does not have air conditioning. Being near the coast, the night time temps drop and just opening some windows is usually enough to cool the house.

    Wireless Internet: Castle Crag has a limited wireless internet service. Because of the rural location, typical services like cable and DSL are not available. Instead, Castle Crag uses Excede Internet, which works well for email, text messaging and internet browsing, but is not well-suited for streaming or other internet uses that consume large amounts of data. For a long time Castle Crag was unable to provide any internet service, so we are very pleased to offer guests this option and welcome you to use the internet during your stay.

    Location: Jenner, walking distance to the Russian River, Pacific Ocean, shops and restaurants

    Sonoma County TOT #: 2100

    Property manager

    Russian River Vacation Homes

    Languages

    English

    Property amenities

    Pool/Spa

    • Spa tub

    Internet

    • Available in the house: WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • On-site parking

    Kitchen

    • Fridge
    • Stovetop
    • Microwave
    • Dishwasher
    • Cookware/dishes/utensils
    • Toaster
    • Spices
    • Coffee/tea maker

    Bedrooms

    • 4 bedrooms
    • Bed sheets provided
    • Sofa bed

    Bathroom

    • 3 bathrooms
    • Hair dryer

    Living spaces

    • Fireplace

    Entertainment

    • TV with cable/satellite service
    • DVD player
    • Stereo

    Outdoor areas

    • Patio
    • Barbecue

    Laundry

    • Washing machine and dryer

    Comfort

    • Heating

    Pets

    • Pet friendly

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoke-free property

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board
    • Phone

    Location highlights

    • On the river

    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)

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    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

    Pets are allowed
    Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
    Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Important information

    You need to know

    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
    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

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    About the area

    Jenner

    Located in Jenner, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River and Stillwater Cove Regional Park, while Rio Theatre and Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery are cultural highlights. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting.

    What's nearby

    • Bodega Highlands - 3 min walk
    • Sonoma Coast State Park - 5 min walk
    • Jenner Beach - 3 min drive
    • Goat Rock Beach - 15 min drive
    • Bodega Dunes - 18 min drive

    Getting around

    • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 45 min drive

    Restaurants

    • Cafe Aquatica - 5 min walk
    • Boho Manor - 14 min drive
    • Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - 8 min drive
    • Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen - 14 min drive
    • Blue Heron Restaurant - 8 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Castle Crag ~ Breathtaking River Ocean Views, Spa, Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

    Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

    What time is check-in at Castle Crag ~ Breathtaking River Ocean Views, Spa, Dog Friendly!?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Castle Crag ~ Breathtaking River Ocean Views, Spa, Dog Friendly!?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Castle Crag ~ Breathtaking River Ocean Views, Spa, Dog Friendly! located?

    Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bodega Highlands and Russian River. Sonoma Coast State Park and Jenner Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

    Reviews

    9.0

    Wonderful

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews" "
    Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews" "
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
    Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

    8.0/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Michael R.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Castle Crag
    Good home. Great view. Enjoyable time.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

    8/10 Good

    Shannon W.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great stay at castle crag
    We had a wonderful stay at castle crag. The proximity to the trails is fantastic and so beautiful. The house was spacious and comfortable and outstanding views. We were disappointed that the hot tub was not functional.
    Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Barbara B.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets
    We loved this well laid out and spacious house. The views were spectacular and well worth the early rise to see the sunrise.
    Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Lauren S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    River retreat
    Sweet place to stay with an amazing view of the river and beach. Plenty of rooms and lounge areas. Enjoyed watching the pelicans riding the thermals from the deck. Only issue we had was one of the downstairs bedrooms had a bug issue, from a hole at the base of the door. Other than that, it was lovely.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Daryl J.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Awesome Views
    Great location and nice amenities. Would highly recommend
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

    8/10 Good

    jessica f.

    Beautiful view
    Dazzling views all around, many rooms, but a bit of unique downstairs rooming layout. An incredible new deck and nice hot tub. A bit warn but a good value.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Jami W.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Wonderful cozy home, fantastic view, excellent customer service!
    My group of friends LOVED staying at Castle Crag for a long New Year's weekend. My husband had some initial concerns after reading some other reviews here, but he wrote to Russian River Vacation Homes to ask about things like the safety of the deck, and he got a comprehensive response within a couple of hours - we were blown away by the customer service. I'm happy to say the house was clean, cozy, and perfectly safe. The hot tub and the view from the deck and sunroom are the two most awesome features here - pics don't quite give you a sense of how lovely the view over the Russian River is! The location is great too - you can walk down the hill to a convenience store/gas station and the charming Cafe Aquatica. Depending on your fitness and mobility level, you might be able to walk to beaches from here, but when a friend and I attempted it with her two dogs we wound up turning back after enjoying a beach view at one of the turnouts high up on a cliff - the narrow highway was a little too dicey for us to continue. All in all this was a fantastic stay. I'd love to return and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!
    Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

    2/10 Terrible

    mary w., Folsom, California

    Disliked: Cleanliness
    The house was difficult to get in and out of because you had to use stairs everywhere, and the stair
    The house was difficult to get in and out of because you had to use stairs everywhere, and the stairs weren’t very safe for example no railings on the initial steps to get into the house. The carpets in the house were filthy, and I felt like I had to wash everything in the kitchen before I used it. The hot tub was lukewarm so as adults could not use it. Overall it was a bad experience and I would not recommend this place.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

    4/10 Poor

    Karen H.

    Disliked: Cleanliness
    Dirty and dilapidated
    We were very disappointed by the quality of the accommodations at Castle Crag. The property is overgrown with ivy, the deck scary wobbly, the window and door screens torn and missing. The carpet was filthy, covered in large puddle stains and disgusting. The downstairs smelled like mold. All of the the windows were cobwebby. and the skylights were filled with webs and dead bugs. The toilet seat was broken in the upstairs bathroom and the trash was filled to capacity prior to our arrival. All of the bed covers look like they are from the 80's, worn out and need replacing. When we expressed our disappointment to the management we were offered a $100 discount - this was insulting. The house is in a serious state of disrepair and neglect. The only redeeming quality was the stunning view from the main level. Oh, and the cushions in the main sitting room need replacing. Very disappointing.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Tiffani S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Beautiful View
    Very beautiful and peaceful - a view where the river runs into the ocean. Wonderful family vacation.
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020