Riverstone Ranch

Not cheap, but spectacular! The owners have spared no expense in remodeling, and it shows; a great location overlooking the river, with all the amenities.
We had 19 of my extended family staying there for a wedding, but with multiple buildings, there was room to spread out so we weren’t always in each other’s hair. And with a heated pool, ping-​pong table, (gas) fire pit, horseshoes, grill, patio+decks (plus frisbee golf in the works), there’s something for everyone to do. Truly a wonderful getaway and special treat for my sister’s wedding weekend.
My two small tips for the owners: 1) buy a few pool toys like noodles and inner tubes, and 2) put a small fence around the frog pond so kids can’t fall in.

This place is ethereal. My friends and I rented Riverstone Ranch this past weekend for a birthday and were completely blown away. The estate is located on the banks of Russian River and only a pleasant 20 minute walk away from Downtown Healdsburg.
We arrived after dark to find our friends around the fire pit enjoying some incredible barbeque. I was pretty impressed even with my first walk through of the property in the dark! There are a series of elegantly themed cottages surrounding a main Queen Anne Style home. Whoever decorated this place is a genius. Every corner has a unique detail to discover! There is a rooster house with all kinds of adorable pieces and an Oak house with a tree through the kitchen! The spread out cottages allowed for privacy and serenity. I’ve never slept better! In the morning, I woke up surrounded by the electric colors of fall. I also noticed that the estate was surrounded by all kinds of colorful fruit trees and vegetation. None of us wanted to leave! Sweet sweet escape. It only took us an hour to get back to San Francisco! I can’t wait to go back!

This place is amazing! I spent a weekend up in Healdsburg with a big group of friends, and this was the perfect gathering point. It’s not far from downtown, and backs up right against the river. And the property is spectacular! Several different buildings allow for everyone to have plenty of privacy, but still gather together in the main house. My favorite was the room built around a giant tree — it sprouts right up through the floor and spreads out across the ceiling!
I would come back here in a heartbeat!

Just got back from a four day retreat at Riverstone Ranch and W-​O-​W is all I can say! I had been wanting to visit wine country for awhile and finally had my chance to make it out and experience Napa, Sonoma and most importantly all that this magical ranch has to offer.
The property is stunning with the most spectacular view from my bedroom which was in the main Queen Anne house. The main house has 3 bedrooms with a fourth room that can be utilized as a bedroom if needed. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and the kitchen is a 5-​star chefs kitchen appointed with any appliance and kitchen gadget you need to cook a wonderful meal. The smaller cottages on the property are charming and each have two bedrooms with kitchens.
I started off each of my day picking an apple for breakfast off the apple tree in the backyard. What a treat for this New Yorker! The location of the ranch I thought was most ideal to get to Napa or Sonoma for the day for winery visits, but what I wasn’t expecting was how much I loved downtown Healdsburg. The town is truly charming with many wonderful restaurants to choose from.
All I can say is that the pictures do not do this place justice! I cannot wait to be able to go back to wine country and my trip will not be complete without another stay at Riverstone Ranch.

If happiness could be described in two words, they would be Riverstone Ranch.
My girlfriends and I embarked on a much needed wine country escape. We were drawn to the property based on the beautiful pictures posted on VRBO. I can say with all certainty, the photos do not do the estate the justice it deserves. Located just minutes from the charm of downtown Healdsburg, Riverstone Ranch is tucked away, in its own private sanctuary, surrounded by oak, fruit and palm trees, impeccably manicured landscaping, and the most charming houses — all nestled up above the Russian River.
The entire property was recently renovated — from our estimation, nothing was spared. While maintaining the integrity and the charm of the historic buildings, the owner was able to add modern conveniences and state of the art technology without interrupting the soul of the property. In addition, the decoration was charming and understated. The amenities provided — chef’s kitchen, washer and dryer, outdoor games (ping pong, cornhole), wireless internet, bbq, ample parking — had all the conveniences of home.
Since there were only a few of us, we made the Queen Anne base camp. I was fortunate enough to snag the master bedroom — waking up to the sound of the fountain and the birds was magical. Each bedroom/​bathroom throughout the property was adorned with plush linens and high end bath products. Two of the girls stayed in the Coop and said the sound of the river lulled them to sleep each night. Although we didn’t have any children with us, I was impressed by the amenities provided — pack n play, inflatable kids pool, etc.
We found ourselves torn between exploring wine county and exploring the property. Seeing as we weren’t expecting such an magnificent estate, we made plans to wine taste most of each day with lunch and dinner reservations on each end. After the first night, we ended up scrapping most of our plans so we could enjoy all amenities of Riverstone Ranch. In fact, each night after dinner, we rushed back to the house to sit around the fire pit to make s’mores and use the hot tub. In addition, we nixed brunch plans, twice, to instead make breakfast and enjoy sitting on the patio, and sunbathe on the lawn. Our only mistake was only staying for four days.
I highly recommend Riverstone Ranch to anyone looking to escape reality for a bit. Due to its size, it’s perfect for multiple families, reunions, retreats, etc. We’ve committed to coming back annually, if not more. I’m looking forward to social opportunities that would allow us to rent Riverstone in the near future.

Riverstone Ranch is a heavenly oasis tucked away in the rolling wine country hills right outside of Healdsburg.
This property gives you the feeling of truly being away but is a quick drive or a delightful 20 – 30 minute stroll to downtown Healdsburg. The property itself is stunning. It sits right on the bank of the Russian River with undeveloped views of river bank and lush vegetation. You can admire the river from the multi-​tiered deck at sunset or choose to splash around and go tubing.
The Ranch consists of a variety of buildings each with their own unique atmosphere – great for friend groups or large families! Everyone can have their own space (and own bathroom!) but still be together. I love that each building has a unique feel.
My favorite is the Oak House with a REAL tree trunk artfully branching out in the center of the kitchen/​dining room. The ceiling has beautifully painted leaves to complete this fantastic and whimsical space. I’ve also stayed in «the coup» which had the feeling of very high end bed and breakfast. Whoever decorated the property has a great sense of country style and also a sense of humor. The main house has a bathroom called the «lemur loo» which features a beautifully hand painted mural of playful lemurs (commissioned by a local artist). The main house is HUGE and perfect for group gatherings. The kitchen area is open to a big lounge area/​family room with a large TV. There’s lots of windows and natural light so I really felt like I was engaged with the lovely wine country around me.
Now the fun stuff…
There’s a ridiculously large hot tub, yes a hot tub! There are adorable light bulbs strung all the way down the cascading deck that gets you to the river level. At night this creates such a magical feel. The attention to detail on the property is just fantastic. There’s a great grill for making big group dinners right on the deck of the main house. There are lots of flat surfaces for lawn games like bocce ball or corn hole. And you can so easily get to the best of wine country – hiking, tubing, wine tasting, poking around the town square in Healdsburg – conveniently.
I would highly recommend renting out The Riverstone Ranch for your next vacation. You will have a truly unparalleled experience.

This ranch is incredible — I stayed here with a group of friends and loved every second of the trip. It has a great kitchen in the central house that is fully stocked with all the appliances, serving dishes, etc you would ever need. We cooked some great food on the grill and spent a lot of time enjoying the deck and hot tub. The bedrooms are lovely and most of them have private bathrooms. The houses are so spacious it is easy to have your own space as well as spend time with others.
There is a lot to do close by as well — we explored the town, went wine tasting, and floated in the river (that’s right behind the property!). The ranch is conveniently located to everything.
I absolutely loved staying here, and plan to return as soon as possible for another stay! I highly recommend it to everyone.