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Healdsburg house rental - A bubbling spa on the lower deck offers relaxation & peaceful river views
A bubbling spa on the lower deck offers relaxation & peaceful river views
  • Healdsburg house rental - A bubbling spa on the lower deck offers relaxation & peaceful river views
    A lighted tree, and charming decorations throughout, greet Christmas guests.
    Upscale rustic decor, leather sofas, skylights and vaulted ceiling great room
    Enjoy beautiful evenings and dine on the Riverview Deck.
    Enjoy Firefly's rustic lodge styling, private decks, and superb river views.
    River views from the deck include clear water, & unspoiled beauty.
  • Healdsburg house rental - There are leather sofas by the warm stone fireplace for cozy evenings.
    The recreation rooms offer ping-pong, TV, books, games, & a log daybed.
    Fully-equipped kitchen provides ample space to cook your own gourmet meals
    Sunset views from the deck, looking upriver, toward Alexander Valley.
    The covered deck is a great place to relax and enjoy the view, year 'round.
    Firefly Lodge, overlooks the northern Russian River, 1 mile from Healdsburg.
  • Healdsburg house rental - The large, custom dining table with antler chandelier can seat 12.
    The river is lake-like in this region, and ready for enjoyment April - Nov.
    Besides table tennis, the recreation level has a log daybed, TV, and library.
    Comfortable, pillowtop mattress, cedar log bed, fine white linens, King-size bed
    One of four comfortably and well appointed bedrooms. King-size bed.
  • Healdsburg house rental - Pristine river views - Enjoy the natural beauty in your backyard.
    Soak in spa overlooking the river or lounge on the lower deck after river fun.
    The recreation rooms offer ping-pong, TV, books, games, & a log daybed.
    The Fern Suite offers two queen beds and is great for families.
    Enjoy a walk along the beach under the towering redwoods.
    This comfortable queen room is adjacent to the main level bath.
 
Healdsburg house rental - A bubbling spa on the lower deck offers relaxation & peaceful river views

A bubbling spa on the lower deck offers relaxation & peaceful river views

A lighted tree, and charming decorations throughout, greet Christmas guests.

A lighted tree, and charming decorations throughout, greet Christmas guests.

Upscale rustic decor, leather sofas, skylights and vaulted ceiling great room

Upscale rustic decor, leather sofas, skylights and vaulted ceiling great room

Enjoy beautiful evenings and dine on the Riverview Deck.

Enjoy beautiful evenings and dine on the Riverview Deck.

Enjoy Firefly's rustic lodge styling, private decks, and superb river views.

Enjoy Firefly's rustic lodge styling, private decks, and superb river views.

River views from the deck include clear water, & unspoiled beauty.

River views from the deck include clear water, & unspoiled beauty.

There are leather sofas by the warm stone fireplace for cozy evenings.

There are leather sofas by the warm stone fireplace for cozy evenings.

The recreation rooms offer ping-pong, TV, books, games, & a log daybed.

The recreation rooms offer ping-pong, TV, books, games, & a log daybed.

Fully-equipped kitchen provides ample space to cook your own gourmet meals

Fully-equipped kitchen provides ample space to cook your own gourmet meals

Sunset views from the deck, looking upriver, toward Alexander Valley.

Sunset views from the deck, looking upriver, toward Alexander Valley.

The covered deck is a great place to relax and enjoy the view, year 'round.

The covered deck is a great place to relax and enjoy the view, year 'round.

Firefly Lodge, overlooks the northern Russian River, 1 mile from Healdsburg.

Firefly Lodge, overlooks the northern Russian River, 1 mile from Healdsburg.

The large, custom dining table with antler chandelier can seat 12.

The large, custom dining table with antler chandelier can seat 12.

The river is lake-like in this region, and ready for enjoyment April - Nov.

The river is lake-like in this region, and ready for enjoyment April - Nov.

Besides table tennis, the recreation level has a log daybed, TV, and library.

Besides table tennis, the recreation level has a log daybed, TV, and library.

Comfortable, pillowtop mattress, cedar log bed, fine white linens, King-size bed

Comfortable, pillowtop mattress, cedar log bed, fine white linens, King-size bed

One of four comfortably and well appointed bedrooms. King-size bed.

One of four comfortably and well appointed bedrooms. King-size bed.

Pristine river views - Enjoy the natural beauty in your backyard.

Pristine river views - Enjoy the natural beauty in your backyard.

Soak in spa overlooking the river or lounge on the lower deck after river fun.

Soak in spa overlooking the river or lounge on the lower deck after river fun.

The recreation rooms offer ping-pong, TV, books, games, & a log daybed.

The recreation rooms offer ping-pong, TV, books, games, & a log daybed.

The Fern Suite offers two queen beds and is great for families.

The Fern Suite offers two queen beds and is great for families.

Enjoy a walk along the beach under the towering redwoods.

Enjoy a walk along the beach under the towering redwoods.

This comfortable queen room is adjacent to the main level bath.

This comfortable queen room is adjacent to the main level bath.

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
 
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House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 8)

Firefly Lodge's spectacular setting, comfortable furnishings, upscale rustic decor, beautiful views, outstanding cleanliness, high quality appointments, private beach with kayaks, central location to all wine country attractions, and truly exceptional customer service.

Firefly offers upscale comfort, relaxation, peace and quiet. Situated in an ideal location to access all that Sonoma Wine Country has to offer, it's just a mile outside Healdsburg, which has been referred to as the 'Belle of the Wine Country Ball'. Guests are close to all the exciting venues in Wine Country, yet feel worlds apart from the crowds. Enjoy boating, swimming, adventure, and even wildlife viewing, in this beautiful, natural setting.

This rustically elegant cedar home is limited to 8 overnight guests, plus children under three. There are two bedrooms with king size beds, a bedroom with a queen bed, and a suite of two rooms with queen beds, a daybed/trundle unit in the recreation room, and also a baby Pack 'n Play. This two story home has two bathrooms and an outdoor, hot and cold shower with river views. Firefly is just one of our four beautiful, vacation homes located in Healdsburg. For information on the others, please call or visit our website for photos.

.... Share cozy gatherings around the river rock fireplace with friends. Sink into soft leather sofas, and enjoy private views of the Russian River, or venture out into one of the kayaks and paddle the afternoon away.

.... Firefly is just minutes from Healdsburg, with its tree shaded, historical, central plaza, around which everything in this part of wine country revolves. Stroll to acclaimed restaurants, charming shops, art galleries, winery tasting rooms. From Firefly Lodge it's only a 4 mile drive to world-class vineyards in three distinct wine growing regions(Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys), and only two miles to the Healdsburg Golf Club.

.... The home has a chef-pleasing, contemporary kitchen, a large dining table, a covered deck for comfortable outdoor dining, and a Weber gas BBQ for grilling.

.... Firefly's river's edge location is one of the choicest spots around for spectacular views and unspoiled beauty. Enjoy the private beach with excellent swimming and boating, in season. We even provide two kayaks for your use. Or choose to lounge in the riverview hot tub.

... Sleep peacefully on rustic log beds with high quality, pillow-top mattresses and soft white linens.

.... Firefly Lodge's casual, rustic elegance, spectacular location,

and careful provision for its guests' comfort and enjoyment, make it

an incredible wine country getaway.

At Wine Country Lodges, we've been inviting guests to enjoy these outstanding and unique pleasures of Sonoma County Wine Country since 2003, and have been consistently maintaining a 5 star rating.

The following comments were made by a recent guest.

'What a place'

'Great location, great view and everything needed to make for a wonderful vacation. We have been coming to Healdsburg for a while and never have stayed in a better spot...What a view from the deck. We will be back, I can't wait for next year.' JM, San Diego, Feb,11, 2010.

For more guest comments please visit our website and click on 'online comments'.

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About Wylie Walters

Wine Country Lodge's owner, Lisa Neisingh, was raised in Sonoma County, where she enjoyed vacations with her family at a summer home near Occidental. Wanting to share similar getaway experiences with her children and others, she bought Firefly Lodge in 2003, in the vicinity of her great grandparents' home at Healdsburg's historic river resort, Camp Rose. Soon after, Lisa, she bought three, additional, nearby riverfront homes, and has been inviting guests ever since. The homes are elegant, rustic residences, that are both casual and eye appealing. Each home comfortably accommodates guests seeking a place to gather for a memorable retreats with family and friends. The very restful, natural settings offer guests a welcome respite from urban life. Each home enjoys an incredibly beautiful and unspoiled natural environment. Lisa enjoys filling these wonderful riverfront settings with comfortable furnishings, beautiful amenities, and the opportunity to enjoy a choice of many adventurous and leisurly activities, to the delight of guests.

Wylie Walters purchased this house in 2003
Why Wylie Walters chose Healdsburg

I was searching for a rustic riverfront getaway - the kind I remembered as a child - a place o go with family and friends and leave the cares of the world behind! I wanted it not too fussy so it would have that 'relaxing' feeling. I wanted it to be waterfront, with plenty of beautiful views and fun water activities. I wanted it to have a big, covered deck, and plenty of room around the table. I looked for a LONG time, and when I finally found Firefly, I felt, 'This is it!', and the family fun began!

What makes this house unique

The covered, river view deck is perfect for year 'round outdoor enjoyment and dining. The views from the deck are wonderful, and the water is so close you can see the fish swimming. The river is slower and more lake-like in this location, making it a perfect spot for summertime fun. In the winter the warm glow of the river rock fireplace, the comfort of the soft leather sofas, and the fantastic views of the rushing river make this a wonderful choice for a cozy winter getaway.

57 Reviews of Property 28241 in Healdsburg, California

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Sweeping River Views, Spa, Beach, Kayaks - 1 Mi to Healdsburg
average rating of 5.0 based on 57 reviews
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Sweeping River Views, Spa, Beach, Kayaks - 1 Mi to Healdsburg
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Healdsburg Russian River
Honolulu, Hawaii
5

Guestbook Comment

We all want you to know what a WONDERFUL time we had at Firefly Lodge. It was perfect for our family. We loved the kayaking, canoeing, fishing, ping...
5 of 5
Submitted: August 12, 2004 Stayed: August 2004
We all want you to know what a WONDERFUL time we had at Firefly Lodge. It was perfect for our family. We loved the kayaking, canoeing, fishing, ping pong, making great meals in that huge kitchen, relaxing in the hot tub, lounging in front of the fireplace...everything!
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Healdsburg Russian River
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Submitted: July 28, 2004 Stayed: July 2004
Thank you to our guests for all of their glowing comments.
We are so thrilled that such wonderful times were had by all, and that we were able to play a part in making that happen. We enjoyed working with all of you and hope you'll return again, soon!

Sincerely,

Jill Jensen
Firefly Lodge Reservations
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Healdsburg Russian River
Minneapolis, MN
5

Guestbook Comment

Firefly was the perfect place to celebrate my 30th birthday with my closest girlfriends who had flown in from all over the US for a long weekend of wi...
5 of 5
Submitted: July 26, 2004 Stayed: July 2004
Firefly was the perfect place to celebrate my 30th birthday with my closest girlfriends who had flown in from all over the US for a long weekend of wine tasting, hot air ballooning, star gazing, and wonderful dinners. The house was beautiful (and with such comfortable beds!), the location was great, and the service from Jill was excellent - we look forward to returning! I definitely would recommend this property.
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Healdsburg Russian River
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
5

Guestbook Comment

Word cannot describe how fabulous your place is!!! The only problem with our stay was that it wasn't long enough. We look forward to returning ...
5 of 5
Submitted: June 20, 2004 Stayed: June 2004
Word cannot describe how fabulous your place is!!! The only problem with our stay was that it wasn't long enough. We look forward to returning for many years in the future!
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Healdsburg Russian River
San Jose, CA
5

Guestbook Comment

What a wonderful place. Our family had our annual wine reunion and stayed at the Firefly lodge. We loved it so much, we actually sat on the deck and...
5 of 5
Submitted: June 14, 2004 Stayed: June 2004
What a wonderful place. Our family had our annual wine reunion and stayed at the Firefly lodge. We loved it so much, we actually sat on the deck and enjoyed the river and the peaceful scene and wonderful wildlife instead of going wine tasting. The interior is done with such wonderful thoughtfulness. We all felt as though we were all transproted into our own piece of nature. Healdsburg was just 5 minutes away. Wonderful restaurants and shops. We are already putting in our reservation for next year and we all agreed to stay a week instead of just a long weekend.
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Healdsburg Russian River
Hingham, MA
5

Guestbook Comment

What an incredible place..we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful experience. The house was warm, inviting and full of things to make your s...
5 of 5
Submitted: May 19, 2004 Stayed: May 2004
What an incredible place..we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful experience. The house was warm, inviting and full of things to make your stay enjoyable. From the moment we picked this house to closing the door at the end of the stay, I couldn't have asked for anything more except for more vacation time so I could stay longer... Thank you for the wonderful memories.. and hope to be back..
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Healdsburg Russian River
Manhattan Beach Ca
5

Guestbook Comment

Again we had a wonderful time at the Lodge. You have made everything so comfortable. Our weather was perfect the hot tub was perfect and we just lov...
5 of 5
Submitted: May 14, 2004 Stayed: May 2004
Again we had a wonderful time at the Lodge. You have made everything so comfortable. Our weather was perfect the hot tub was perfect and we just love it. Can't wait to return Sandy
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Healdsburg Russian River
Burlingame, CA
5

Guestbook Comment

We thoroughly enjoyed our family gathering at Firefly Lodge. Our 3 sons, their wives, and our 4 granddaughters had plenty of room and lots of t...
5 of 5
Submitted: April 8, 2004 Stayed: April 2004
We thoroughly enjoyed our family gathering at
Firefly Lodge. Our 3 sons, their wives, and our
4 granddaughters had plenty of room and lots
of things to do in the house itself. Your
gourmet kitchen with the adjoining dining
space was perfect for our family of 12. We all
appreciated your beautifully-decorated rooms
and quality dishes and glassware. We will
definitely return!
business
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+ 866-786-2778
Healdsburg Russian River
Santa Fe, NM
5

Guestbook Comment

Our stay at Firefly Lodge in March 2004 was delightful. Our children and their families joined us for a lovely stay, with plenty of room for everyone,...
5 of 5
Submitted: March 29, 2004 Stayed: March 2004
Our stay at Firefly Lodge in March 2004 was delightful. Our children and their families joined us for a lovely stay, with plenty of room for everyone, beautiful views, a tranquil environment, and a table tennis tournament. The owner was wonderfully responsive to our requests. The lodge itself is even prettier than the photographs. We found plenty of linens and tableware, comfortable beds, and friendly neighbors. We loved our visit and hope to stay there again.
business
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+ 866-786-2778
Healdsburg Russian River
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Submitted: January 2, 2004 Stayed: January 2004
We had a wonderful time and a great New Years. We are four couples who have gotten together for over 25 years and this one will go down in our memory as one of the most beautiful.

We'll certainly keep you in mind as we plan our future trips.
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