Healdsburg house rental - Enjoy the peace, solitude, and beauty while Kayaking at Northwoods Lodge.
Enjoy the peace, solitude, and beauty while Kayaking at Northwoods Lodge.
 
Healdsburg house rental - Enjoy the peace, solitude, and beauty while Kayaking at Northwoods Lodge.

Enjoy the peace, solitude, and beauty while Kayaking at Northwoods Lodge.

The cozy hearth and leather furnishings are a pleasure at the end of the day

The cozy hearth and leather furnishings are a pleasure at the end of the day

Northwoods Lodge, a Charming River Front Cottage & a Great Getaway.

Northwoods Lodge, a Charming River Front Cottage & a Great Getaway.

The Russian River is unbelievably peaceful and very lakelike at Northwoods Lodge

The Russian River is unbelievably peaceful and very lakelike at Northwoods Lodge

The Bedrooms have wonderful back-supporting, pillowtop mattresses.

The Bedrooms have wonderful back-supporting, pillowtop mattresses.

There's so much fun to be had on the River. Kayak, canoe, fish, swim!

There's so much fun to be had on the River. Kayak, canoe, fish, swim!

The Large deck, Spa, a Weber Grill & Dining Tables with a River View.

The Large deck, Spa, a Weber Grill & Dining Tables with a River View.

Listen for Fish Jumping in the Peace & Quiet at the Private Dock.

Listen for Fish Jumping in the Peace & Quiet at the Private Dock.

Sleep so comfortably and enjoy views of the river

Sleep so comfortably and enjoy views of the river

You can expect fine linens and great beds.

You can expect fine linens and great beds.

A daybed in the upstairs sitting room holds two twin mattresses.

A daybed in the upstairs sitting room holds two twin mattresses.

The Bathrooms are Sparkling Clean, and have organic shower soap.

The Bathrooms are Sparkling Clean, and have organic shower soap.

The Kitchen is fully-equipped with everything you'll need.

The Kitchen is fully-equipped with everything you'll need.

Relax and lean back in anti-gravity reclining chairs on the spacious deck.

Relax and lean back in anti-gravity reclining chairs on the spacious deck.

Enjoy opportunities for Birdwatching and Photo Shooting.

Enjoy opportunities for Birdwatching and Photo Shooting.

The Back Porch is equipped with Fishing and Boating Equipment.

The Back Porch is equipped with Fishing and Boating Equipment.

At Northwoods Lodge the Russian River's water is clear and temperate.

At Northwoods Lodge the Russian River's water is clear and temperate.

Have fun watching Wildlife, especially Deer and Heron, along the River.

Have fun watching Wildlife, especially Deer and Heron, along the River.

A Peaceful Getaway Location just One Mile from Healdsburg City Limits

A Peaceful Getaway Location just One Mile from Healdsburg City Limits

Leather furniture, willow chair, cozy gas fireplace, plus TV, DVD, etc.

Leather furniture, willow chair, cozy gas fireplace, plus TV, DVD, etc.

The Large Deck, shaded by trees, overlooks the upper Russian River

The Large Deck, shaded by trees, overlooks the upper Russian River

The beautiful Hot Tub view is relaxing while you enjoy the sights.

The beautiful Hot Tub view is relaxing while you enjoy the sights.

Charming willow furniture, antiques, and northwoods decor.

Charming willow furniture, antiques, and northwoods decor.

Have fun watching Canoes gliding down the Russian River in Summer.

Have fun watching Canoes gliding down the Russian River in Summer.

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
 
Special Offer! Summer Weeknight Special Dates: May 22, 2013 to Aug 31, 2013

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House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6)

Northwoods Lodge appeals to its guests with its spectacular riverfront setting, spacious river view deck, charming decor, exceptionally comfortable beds, outstanding cleanliness, high quality amenities, the private dock and kayaks, a beautiful, tranquil and even 'perfect location', with easy access to all wine country attractions, plus outstanding customer service.

Northwoods is a charming and peaceful riverfront getaway that has everything you'll need for a great wine country stay for two to six guests. Located less than one mile from Healdsburg, Northwoods is the perfect choice for summer fun, or cozy winter getaways. There's a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, river views, an expansive deck, a 4-5 person Marquis spa, a private dock with kayaks, and a Weber gas BBQ grill. You'll love the contemplative stillness, sitting on the dock surrounded breathtaking scenery. The only likely interruptions will be the kerplunk of a fish, or croak of a bullfrog. You'll come away refreshed!

There are 3 bedrooms, with comfortable queen size beds and fine linens. A fourth sleeping area is the upstairs sitting room. It has a twin size daybed, plus a twin size trundle that rolls out from beneath. There is one full bath is upstairs, and one full bath on the lower level. Overnight occupancy is limited to 6, plus any children under 3 years of age.

The décor includes vintage, northwoods style birch and willow furnishings, plus leather seating in the living room.

NORTHWOODS is just one of our four beautiful, vacation homes in Healdsburg. Call us for information on them all, or visit our WineCountryLodges website to view our more than 80 photos per property.

For larger groups, our Firefly Lodge is just 4 doors away on the same riverfront lane and sleeps 8 guests. Also nearby is our Riverwood Lodge that sleeps 8 and our Old River Lodge that sleeps 6. Note: Due to the peaceful and residential nature of the neighborhood parties and special events are not allowed.

All four of our beautiful riverside settings are tranquil. The soothing sounds of the river de-stress and relax those needing a break from hectic urban life. Listen to the sounds of nature and unwind while enjoying the charming accommodations, comfortable beds, the cozy fire, and a slower pace, while being a short mile, or so, from the hub of this world class wine producing region. At Wine Country Lodges, we've been inviting guests to enjoy the unique pleasures of Sonoma County Wine Country for over seven years.

- “Three couples just stayed at the Northwoods Lodge and had a wonderful time. It was so nice to have our own private place to come 'home' to after a day out visiting the wineries. At the end of the trip we spent two days in Napa. We were so glad that we spent most of trip in Healdsburg. It has great shopping, restaurants, and is small and quaint. The wineries are on quiet back roads with beautiful scenery. We hope to come back!”

Anonymous, Aberdeen, SD

For more guest testimonials, please visit our website and click on the online guestbook.

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About Wylie Walters

Northwood's owner, Lisa Neisingh, grew up in a rural area of Sonoma County, and enjoyed great vacations at her family's summer home. Wanting to share memorable getaway experiences with her children and others, she opened Northwoods Lodge, and three other nearby, riverfront homes, and has been inviting guests since 2003. Wanting to convey a relaxing, back-to-nature environment at Northwoods, she chose upscale, rustic, and charming antique 'Northwoods' style furnishings to make guests feel welcomed and relaxed. The home and its accommodations provide the perfect environment for those wanting to create special vacation memories while bonding with family and friends in a relaxingly, peaceful and unspoiled setting.

Wylie Walters purchased this house in 2007
Why Wylie Walters chose Healdsburg

Lisa acquired her first riverfront home, 'Firefly',

just four doors away, in 2003, for the purpose of sharing great times with her family and grandchildren.

What makes this house unique

It's breathtakingly peaceful setting on the river is one of our guests' favorite things about Northwoods Lodge. A year ago a guest proposed marriage to his sweetheart in that most inspiring setting! In the summer, with our dock right at the water level, there's so much to do, or just sit in the deck chairs and watch. The water is warm, and clean, and the swimming is fabulous! The canoe traffic glides peacefully by. We make kayaks available to you, too. The home itself is as charming as can be. It's neat, tidy, appealing and supplied with everything you'll need to feel at home. It's furnished for comfort, from leather in the living room, to our very comfortable pillow top beds. The decor and antiques are laid back, rustic,and refined all at the same time. The large, beautiful, river view deck, shaded by redwoods and bay trees, is a cool place to relax in the summer. We keep the hot tub sparkling clean and bubbly for your enjoyment, and we provide zero gravity, recliner chairs on the deck for your relaxation. There are plenty of tables and chairs, to, to help you enjoy outdoor living. We furnish a 'fishing' room, well stocked with poles, tackle, fishing guide books, and the regulations and information you'll need to know. You'll find Northwoods Lodge to be a wonderful home to return to after a day away touring wineries. It's so close to Sonoma and Napa Wineries, and only one mile from Healdsburg. The location is 'perfect'!! We look forward to welcoming you soon!

38 Reviews of Property 212356 in Healdsburg, California

A Favorite Riverfront Getaway in Healdsburg w/hot tub, dock, kayaks
average rating of 4.891892 based on 38 reviews
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A Favorite Riverfront Getaway in Healdsburg w/hot tub, dock, kayaks
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Healdsburg Sonoma County
Bloomington, IL
5

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We loved the lodge. Great deck overlloking the river which destressed us the moment we arrived. Nicely decorated and very clean! Homey sitting area...
5 of 5
Submitted: November 4, 2007 Stayed: November 2007
We loved the lodge. Great deck overlloking the river which destressed us the moment we arrived. Nicely decorated and very clean! Homey sitting area to relax and have conversation as a group.
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A Favorite Riverfront Getaway in Healdsburg w/hot tub, dock, kayaks
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Healdsburg Sonoma County
Concord, CA
5

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We had the best time at Northwoods! The home was immaculate, and just sitting on the tree-shaded dock was so interesting and peaceful I felt no need ...
5 of 5
Submitted: August 4, 2007 Stayed: August 2007
We had the best time at Northwoods! The home was immaculate, and just sitting on the tree-shaded dock was so interesting and peaceful I felt no need to do anything else. I just watched the osprey, Steller's jays, heron and other birds, saw glimpses of big and small fish, and listened to the bull-frog across the river. We'd never kayaked before, but it seemed so safe that we ventured out and had a wonderful time - except for my husband who capsized in the rapids around the bend downstream. We were so content at the house, with all its comfortable chairs to laze around watching the river from upstairs and down, that we barely left it to explore Healdsburg. That will have to wait for next time, because we'll definitely be back!
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A Favorite Riverfront Getaway in Healdsburg w/hot tub, dock, kayaks
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Healdsburg Sonoma County
Iowa City IA
5

Guestbook Comment

Thorougly enjoyable location and accomodations. Thoughtful provision of just about everything we could wish for; the fans were welcome in the bedrooms...
5 of 5
Submitted: July 2, 2007 Stayed: July 2007
Thorougly enjoyable location and accomodations. Thoughtful provision of just about everything we could wish for; the fans were welcome in the bedrooms! We used and enjoyed the hot tub and kayaks, and sat in the riverside chairs to gaze at the stars and listen to the sounds of nature. It was nice to have the washer and dryer available. Because this was a "working vacation" for me, I would have preferred wireless internet connection at the Lodge, but on the other hand the daily trip to town to find a hot spot meant we sampled a lot of different coffee shops and cafes we might otherwise have missed. We thank you for the professional handling of our reservation and the helpful information in advance of our stay!
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A Favorite Riverfront Getaway in Healdsburg w/hot tub, dock, kayaks
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Healdsburg Sonoma County
San Francisco, CA
5

Guestbook Comment

The perfect place to relax after a day's wine tasting or Healdsberg shopping. Should comfortably sleep 6. Enjoying the nature scene on the Russia...
5 of 5
Submitted: June 3, 2007 Stayed: June 2007
The perfect place to relax after a day's wine tasting or Healdsberg shopping. Should comfortably sleep 6. Enjoying the nature scene on the Russian river below from either lower or huge upper deck is delightful.
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A Favorite Riverfront Getaway in Healdsburg w/hot tub, dock, kayaks
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Healdsburg Sonoma County
New York, NY
5

Guestbook Comment

My husband and I had a wonderful time at Northwoods Lodge and in Sonoma in general! The house is darling and had everything we could possibly need fo...
5 of 5
Submitted: October 17, 2006 Stayed: October 2006
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Northwoods Lodge and in Sonoma in general! The house is darling and had everything we could possibly need for our four night stay. The jacuzzi provided a relaxing end to our full days of wine tasting and the grill allowed us the flexibility to stay in, cook dinner, and enjoy the good wine we had purchased. We enjoyed a fire every evening - it made everything smell so good! The river was so peaceful and we even ventured out in the kayaks one evening. But we made a mistake and forgot our shoes - never forget your shoes! The little rapids meant we had to walk the kayaks back and the rocky shoreline is painful on the feet! We will definitely return, bring more friends and family, and try each of the other houses as well. We loved it - thank you so much!
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A Favorite Riverfront Getaway in Healdsburg w/hot tub, dock, kayaks
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p212356
+1 866 786-2778
Healdsburg Sonoma County
Oakton, VA
5

Guestbook Comment

What a wonderful cabin! Beautifully decorated and an awesome view of the river! Only suggestion would be to have fans in the bedrooms -- it was very h...
5 of 5
Submitted: July 24, 2006 Stayed: July 2006
What a wonderful cabin! Beautifully decorated and an awesome view of the river! Only suggestion would be to have fans in the bedrooms -- it was very hot while we were there (not sure if the whole house fan was working. Switch was in the on position, but never heard it go on). Otherwise a great stay! Thanks!
Owner's Response: We are very sorry about the record-breaking heat wave that occurred here during your stay (and across most of the nation), and hope you were still able to enjoy some vacation fun relaxing on the shaded deck and in the river... Once they were back in stock in the stores, we did purchase additional fans for each of the three bedrooms, which should help quite a bit for any future, abnormally high temperatures. Thank you again for your stay!

Sincerely,

Lisa Neisingh
Wine Country Lodges

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A Favorite Riverfront Getaway in Healdsburg w/hot tub, dock, kayaks
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Healdsburg Sonoma County
Byron, IL
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We found the property to be very enjoyable. It comfortably accomodated our family of 4. We enjoyed the use of the kayaks and found the setting to be...
5 of 5
Submitted: July 7, 2006 Stayed: July 2006
We found the property to be very enjoyable. It comfortably accomodated our family of 4. We enjoyed the use of the kayaks and found the setting to be peaceful and serene. Great place!!
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Submitted: May 8, 2006 Stayed: May 2006
Welcome! We are pleased to announce the opening of one of our newest properties, Northwoods Lodge, located at the foot of Fitch Mountain in Healdsburg's historic Russian River resort district. (just three miles from the Spanish-style plaza in the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country).A year-round getaway only 70 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, in an area known for its ideal climate, picturesque vineyards, towering redwoods, spectacular coastal beaches, and the Russian River. We welcome you to come enjoy this home's rustic decor... a charming river retreat perfect for a family gathering, an ideal “home away from home” for those attending wine country weddings, and a great destination for a weekend getaway. This comfortable riverfront vacation home is warm and inviting and the large, riverview deck with BBQ (and hot tub) is the perfect place for outdoor dining and lounging.Relax, explore, enjoy!Jill JensenWine Country Lodges - Offering Distinctive Riverfront Vacation Homes in California Wine Country866-786-2778 toll free