Racer Five ~ Fantastic Family Home Close to Town, River and Wineries

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Welcome to Racer Five!
A large open kitchen.
With counter seating.
And ample counter space for everyone to help.
Don't forget to bring your favorite coffee or tea!
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9.6Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"Super interesting and unique property in a great location! We really enjoyed our stay!"
Avi H.
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in Guerneville, CA

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

Whether you're new to the Russian River or stayed here a hundred times, you will love Racer Five and its modern, yet comfortable, décor and vibe!

Delightful new construction and a complete remodel (2014/15) resulted in a home for friends and family to getaway to wine country, play at the river and enjoy each other's company. Racer Five is a very tall three story home with the open gourmet kitchen, living and dining rooms, one bedroom and full bathroom on the upper level. A large deck houses the propane BBQ and outdoor seating for everyone. On the back of the house, facing a small creek, is a smaller deck with café seating for your morning coffee or afternoon glass of wine and a book.

A custom made spiral staircase allows guest to travel between the upper and middle levels without stepping outside, but there are exterior stairs as well and a second large deck on the middle level with additional outdoor seating. The remaining four bedrooms, full bathroom and laundry room are on the middle level. The bathroom is off the hallway so there's no need to cut through a bedroom. There's plenty of room to spread out in the house or outside!

A few words about cooking at Racer Five - it's an amazing experience! And building this gourmet kitchen was a labor of love. There are new stainless steel appliances and a professional grade Thermador range with 8 burners, double oven and barbecue/griddle on top. Top notch accessories throughout the kitchen and exceptionally good lighting make this the perfect place to make and share a meal with your best buddies and family.

Kids, well-behaved dogs and adventurous chefs will love the fully fenced yard as well! With a third of an acre of majestic redwoods and new landscaping including a separately fenced veggie garden, you can't go wrong. Pick veggies and herbs to cook with during your stay. A tree fort and hammock will keep the kids occupied while adults fire up the BBQ.

Everything you need is within walking distance! Across the historic walking bridge you'll find oodles of restaurants and cute shops (less than half a mile), Johnson's Beach (0.6 mile) with the best river access and sandy beach, and Riverkeeper Park (0.4 mile) featuring native plants and habitat with educational markers. On the south side of the river (same side as the house) you can walk to the Guerneville River Park (.3 mile), Pee Wee Golf (0.2 mile), and a kid's playground (0.3 mile) with tennis and basketball courts.

Light sleepers, folks with kids and dogs should be aware the neighbor has a boisterous group of dogs. They will announce your arrival at the house and other, especially unfamiliar, noises.

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours The maximum occupancy at Racer Five 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 5 vehicles; there is space in the driveway for up to 4 cars; additional street parking is available on a first-come first-served basis. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: First Bedroom (Upper level): Queen Bed; Second Bedroom (Middle level): Queen Bed; Third Bedroom (Middle level): Queen Bed; Fourth Bedroom (Middle level): Two Twin Beds; Fifth Bedroom (Middle level): Two Twin Beds.

Heat Source: Central Heat.

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.

Stairs: Please be aware that guests must take stairs to access the living areas of the house.
There are three flights of exterior stairs and a spiral staircase inside.

Sonoma County TOT #: 2354N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #: ZPE15-0542

Amenities at Racer Five ~ Fantastic Family Home Close to Town, River and Wineries

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Guerneville, CA


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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.6 / 10.0
    Outstanding(18 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    Super interesting and unique property in a great location! We really enjoyed our stay!
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had an annual family reunion in Guerneville over Labor Day. As the family now has grown to 25 members we rent local properties near our original family cottage. The listing was quit accurate, an amazing kitchen, the tree house was a huge hit with the kiddos and we all got our steps in with all the stairs. The beds were comfy and the home was clean and comfortable. Having onsite parking and a large area for playing behind a secure gate was awesome.
    10.0 / 10.0
    You’re just a few minute walk from downtown but know that those four flights of sta
    10.0 / 10.0
    The house worked great for two families with kids. A short stroll to the river and to downtown, a wonderful open kitchen/living/dining area to gather in. The only thing to keep in mind is that it's the 3rd and 4th floor of the house, so you're going to be climbing a lot of stairs. It's fine, but it's worth considering if you have guests in your party with mobility issues. Overall, a great spot!
    10.0 / 10.0
    We were a group of eight celebrating my daughter’s wedding. We love to cook and the house is well equipped for it. Although the pizza oven outside was not usable. At first the stairs were a bit daunting but we quickly got used to them. Luckily no one had limited mobility. The location is perfect we walked to town and the river. There were other reviews of constant dog barking. We did not experience that. All in all a good choice for our family.
    8.0 / 10.0
    We had a good stay and overall the house worked well for our group. However, it was disappointing that the pizza oven was not in use. It felt misleading to advertise the pizza oven not only as part of the property but in the title of the listing, clearly highlighting something that couldn’t be used due to a fire ordinance but also the pizza oven itself was in pretty bad shape even if the ordinance wasn’t in place. Great indoor kitchen and comfortable accommodations. Can’t beat the towering redwoods on the property and easy access to downtown. Solid place for large groups but make sure you don’t mind stairs, since there’s no accessibility accommodations getting up to the 3rd and 4th floors which are the main levels.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great place, situated in a very convenient spot. Clean and well maintained inside. Would stay again.
    10.0 / 10.0
    The location was top-tier and the accomodations were very nice. Only two issues were that the wifi was spotty and the dogs who lived next door barked non-stop all night and morning. We would stay here again.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Racer Five ~ Fantastic Family Home Close to Town, River and Wineries. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Racer Five ~ Fantastic Family Home Close to Town, River and Wineries pet friendly?

    Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Racer Five ~ Fantastic Family Home Close to Town, River and Wineries?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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