Wanderlust Cottage - Guerneville Dog-Friendly Redwood Cottage with Hot Tub

Soak in the redwood-shaded hot tub after a day on the Russian River, less than two miles from downtown Guerneville's restaurants and Johnson's Beach. This dog-friendly cottage sleeps 4 across two queen bedrooms, with a wraparound deck, gas grill, and fully remodeled kitchen tucked into the trees.

Spend mornings on the deck as light filters through the redwoods, afternoons floating at Johnson's Beach or tasting at Korbel four miles up the road, and evenings grilling on the deck before a nightcap at Stumptown Brewery across the river. Guerneville River Park and Austin Creek State Recreation Area (seven miles north) round out the day-trip lineup.

Sink into the sectional in the open living space, where French doors swing wide to the covered deck and a wall-mounted flatscreen sets up movie nights under wood-paneled ceilings. Streaming-capable TV and high-speed WiFi keep everyone connected, though service can get spotty in bad weather — a fair trade for the redwood quiet.

Cook on the stainless range in a fully remodeled kitchen, where turquoise upper cabinets pop above quartz counters and the dishwasher and microwave handle the busywork. Pull up to the four-top alongside for harvest-inspired dinners or a board-game battle with Outburst and Sequence pulled from the shelf.

OUTDOOR LIVING
Step onto the covered front porch to shake off the drive, then claim the furnished rear deck for alfresco dinners at the glass-top table. Fire up the gas grill, gather at the wooden picnic table on the lower deck, and end the night in the private hot tub set on its own level beneath mature trees. The fully fenced yard gives your dog room to roam.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Two bedrooms sleep 4:

• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed, desk and chair for remote work
• Bathroom: Full tub-shower combo

PROPERTY AMENITIES

• Private hot tub on the deck
• Gas grill and furnished outdoor dining
• Fully remodeled kitchen with dishwasher and microwave
• High-speed WiFi (may be spotty in bad weather)
• Private washer/dryer
• Dog-friendly with fully fenced yard (1 dog up to 50 lbs.)

• The high-speed internet (215 mbps) is generally reliable but can be spotty during severe weather — a gentle reminder that you're in the redwoods!
• While the cottage lacks air conditioning, it stays naturally cool thanks to the redwood canopy and elevation — ceiling fans and cross-ventilation through the French doors keep things comfortable even on warm days.
• Your dog (max 1, up to 50 lbs) will love the fully enclosed yard, though note that nearby Armstrong Redwoods only allows dogs in parking areas, not on trails.
• Bruno Farnocchia Dog Park (0.7 mi) offers a great alternative for off-leash play.
• The cottage's elevated design means climbing stairs to the main entrance — something to consider if mobility is a concern.
• The primary renter must be 21 or older.
• Take advantage of the multiple deck levels for different experiences throughout the day — morning coffee on the covered porch, lunch on the dining deck, afternoon soaks in the hot tub, and evening grilling on the barbecue deck.