Creekwood Garden Haiku in Guerneville

Creekwood Garden Haiku is a spacious four bedroom, two bathroom, vacation home in the Russian River Valley which is located in the heart of the Sonoma wine country.
The house is situated on an acre of land halfway between downtown Guerneville and Armstrong Woods State Park on Armstrong Woods Road. Fife Creek runs along the back of the property.
The area is very scenic with Redwoods and tall trees all around.
We are working on the grounds and creating flower beds etc, to attract the local butterflies and hummingbirds as well as honey bees.

Our gardens are a work in progress for our guests to enjoy as well. Our latest addition for guests is a small inground pond for contemplation and relaxing.

The house offers very comfortable sleeping for eight, three private bedrooms and one semi-private bedroom

For an extra guest there is a futon sofa that coverts to a full size bed  in the living room, great for children or possibly teens.

 All linens are provided, including towels for the spa.

The master bedroom suite has a king sized bed, a bathroom with a combination shower/bathtub and a TV with DVD and VHS 

The other two bedrooms have queen size beds.
The semi private room also has a queen size bed 

Our beds are Simmons top line models with full spring coils for support and comfort.  October through April our  brushed  flannel linens form Portugal are added for "get into bed coziness"!   

The second bathroom has been remodeled and updated with a very roomy shower. We have on demand hot water so never a" cold shower or bath".

The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped. We have just added a new Ge stainless dishwasher. There is a large Dynasty stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster oven, coffee-maker,  burr coffee grinder, blender as well as all cooking and dining necessities. 

The living room offers a wood burning stove, TV with DVD and CD/IPOD stereo system.

Central heating keeps everyone warm on cool evenings.

Wireless high-speed internet access is  available for your laptop.

Outside on the spacious back deck there are dining accomadations for 6-8 and Weber gas barbeque grill,

The deck is enclosed within a very private garden area.  The six person therapeutic Artesian Spa is great for evening or morning soaks.

Adirondack chairs and teak loungers are great for sunbathing or relaxed coctail hours.

Ask about doggie friends,we do welcome well behaved dogs

An additional $100.00 pet fee added $50.00 refundable as long as house- keeping doesn't bill extra for pet clean up-hair, stains or odors, etc.

The town of Guerneville offers restaurants, a great book store and lots of quirky shopping.

Nesting Company has some great deals on antiques, furniture and Art.

Many summer events happen on the local Russian River beaches such as the Jazz Festival and the Blues Festival, both at Johnson's Beach.

We welcome guests for local events such as Bears Weekend and Girls Weekend

For Bicyclists and Triathletes the Ironman and the Vineman begin one and one half miles from the house at Johnson's Beach. The area is home to the Grand Fondo and the Tour of California.

Towns nearby-Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Bodega Bay, Occidental, Jenner all have interesting and potential adventures to explore.

Armstrong Redwoods State Park is very close where you can hike, horseback ride, or bicycle through an old growth redwood forest.  Here you can see thousand-year-old living 300 foot tall Coastal Redwoods. 

If you like golf, Northwoods Golf course up Highway 116 offers a beautiful 9-hole course through a forest of Coastal Redwoods. The Links at Bodega Harbor has an 18-hole golf course with views of the bay. For beginners there is a 9-hole chip and putting course in Sebastopol.

If you are up for a day of shopping, the towns of Duncans Mills, Guerneville, Sebastopol, Occidental,Healdsburg and Santa Rosa are only a short drive.

After your day of shopping you might like to relax at the world class Osmosis day spa in Freestone that offers a beautiful Japanese Zen garden or take in a local massage. We recommend Pattes massage just down the road. Pay a little extra and have her come out to the house for in house muscle relaxation, hot rocks and aroma theraphy.

Fine dining and many opportunities for wine tasting are also nearby.

From Guerneville, it is only 15 miles to the world famous Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1). The town of Jenner is the first town north on Highway 1 and is  where the Russian River empties into the Pacific Ocean.

Take a walk on any of the many pristine beaches where you can view harbor seals, sea lions and the occasional elephant seal. Sea birds are
abundant in the area, pelicans, cormorants, sandpipers, and many types of gulls can be seen while you explore a nearby tide pool or kayak the estuary.
Up river you will find many kinds of hawks, osprey, egrets, and the great blue heron. Deer are also abundant.

You can take a drive north along the Pacific Coast Highway to Fort Ross to see some history of the area or south to Bodega Bay for fine dining and wonderful views of the bay.
Bodega Bay also offers horseback riding in the hills or on the beach. For film buffs there are memories of Hitchcocks "The Birds" which was filmed in this area.
If you are interested in Art, there are many galleries in the various towns.

A portion of Christos "RUNNING FENCE" can be found in the Monte Rio movie theater where the movie doesn't begin until everyone has gotten their treats at the concession stand and are ready to view the current film for the evening.

After your day of fun, you will get a wonderful nights sleep in the peace and quiet of Creekwood Garden Haiku!

Stargazing and the glow of the moon or the Milky Way can be enjoyed
most evenings. The theraputic affects of the Artesian Spa can be experienced every night and every morning.

We look forward to your stay!

Rates: $350 per night with a two-night minimum stay 4-6 guests

           $400 per night with a two-night minimum stay 7-10 guests

$2100 per week.

Weekly discount of $1900 January-April

$400.00 for one night only 4-6 guests

$600.00 for one night only 7-10 guests

$100.00 additional for pets

Holidays-regular rates apply
Enjoy the holidays away from home and cook in our gourmet kitchen or visit a great local restaurant or winery for a fun time.

Rates for two people are available as well, especially mid-week

Cleaning/damage deposit is $250 ($100 refunded when house is left in good order)
A deposit of  50% of the rent is due as soon as possible to hold your reservation.

Upon receipt of your deposit you will receive a rental agreement for your vacation rental We must have full payment 30 days prior to your arrival. Check or money orders,paypal.

Upon receipt of complete payment you will receive directions for obtaining the key to your vacation home. 

Check in is at 3PM
Check out is 11AM on day of departure
Ask about pets.
No smoking inside the home.
Linens and towels are provided

One roll of Paper towels and four rolls of toilet paper are included at the beginning of your stay.Please be sure to include these items on your grocery list if you think your group will need more.

Wood for 1-2 fires in the wood burning stove is also included-if more is needed  the Safeway in Guerneville has bundles for purchase

Note: House is not equipped with beach goods: Towels, blankets, chairs, etc. so please bring your own beach items for the river beaches or for ocean visits.
We ask that items provided stay in the house.