BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
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| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Sleeps | 4 |
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| Rental type | House |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
| Bedrooms | 2 Total |
| Bathrooms | 1 Total |
| Sleeps | 4 |
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Description from the manager
Surrounded by redwoods, creekside Bohemian Rhapsody is a traditional river home with wood paneling and hardwood floors, updated with oriental rugs and original art. More info below... 2 Night Minimum EXCEPT
Summer: 1 week mid-June through August. Turn Day: Sunday. Short Bookings List (starts in March): http://www.rrgetaways.com/shortbookings.htm http://www.rrgetaways.com/shortbookings.htm
-3 Nights Memorial Day to mid-June, Labor Day thru September, Christmas, New Year's
-4 Nights Thanksgiving
Large Redwood Decks Overlooking Creek; Hot Tub; Bocce Court. Dux Bed, Fireplace, Glass Walled Dining Room with Creek...Read more
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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Russian River, California
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| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
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| Rate Summary | $250 | $250 | $0 | $0 | 2 nights |
| Jan. 1 2010 - Dec. 31 2015 | $250 | $250 | - | - | 2 nights |
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What Past Guests Are Saying
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Kevin & Michelle
San RafaelSuper dooper awesome!
Left on 04/13/2013 for a stay in March 2013
We had a wonderful time at Bohemian Rhapsody. The house is adorable! It is alongside a main road, but was quiet and felt very secluded. The fence was high enough that you can't be seen from the road, and not another house in sight. The back of the house faces the creek and a beautiful hillside. The yard was completely fenced in so our dogs could run free. Landscaped yard, bocce ball, hot tub, walk out the gate to the creek... what more could you ask for? The dogs were in heaven splashing around in the creek, and our puppy figured out that she could swim! There was also something about this house that inspired us to watch "Romancing the Stone". Weird, huh?! :) We will definitely be coming back!
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Bay area michele
AlamedaWelcome to the treehouse!
Left on 04/10/2013 for a stay in April 2013
We had such a nice stay at this comfy, cozy house. The main living areas are almost all windows and the house is surrounded by a spacious deck and redwood trees. It feels like you are staying in a large, pretty tree house. Don't miss an afternoon nap in the sturdy hammock under the redwoods with the bubbling creek right next to you or a game on the bocce court. The house is right on the road but the setting is still quiet and peaceful. Kitchen is well equipped. Bedrooms are basic but comfortable.
Monte Rio and the river are a short drive (or long walk). We also had a wonderful time hiking in nearby armstrong Redwood Natl. Park.
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Racheal
Dallas, texasGreat family get away!
Left on 03/28/2013 for a stay in March 2013
Fabulous house in a great area! Loved our stay and can't wait to come back!
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Dema
San FranciscoA piece of heaven in the woods
Left on 10/10/2012 for a stay in October 2012
this was a last minute weekend get-away and it couldn't have been more relaxing. Having a secure fenced yard means our dogs can roam around and we don't have to worry about them at all! the house was very comfortable and well equipped. The worst part was deciding which deck to lounge on! Definitely staying here again.
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John and Phill
Pleasant HillHidden Oasis off the Direct Path
Left on 09/20/2012 for a stay in September 2012
Location, Location, Location. Ocean to the west of us, wine country to the east, stones throw to Occidental, Guerneville and the majesty of armstrong Woods. Ideal for that car hike and then home to serene surroundings, hot tub, glass of wine and a game of Bocce...
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Married With Children
Santa Clarita, Ca2 Week adventure in the Redwoods on the Russian River
Left on 08/02/2012 for a stay in July 2012
I stumbled onto the Russian River Getaways website while trying to plan a family summer getaway, and I was pleasntly surprised by what I found. I researched my things on their website, that was full of great information about the area and services they offered. I booked a 2 week cabin vacation and hoped for the best. I had follow-up questions about my booking and Jewels was very helpful and treated me like a life time friend of hers. When we arrived at the cabin we had a few issues the first day and during our stay, they were immediately addressed by a wonderful lady named Naomi at RRG, and Jim the Handyman, again they treated me like family. I would recommened RRG to anyone. The house was charming and felt like a second home and in a perfect spot for a family with children and dogs. The Redwood trees all around and mountain out back with a beautiful creek running along the base for the length of the property ( The kids loved it ) the water was crystal clear and cold ( but fun to play in ). The wrap around deck was great and the hot tub was perfect on the cool nights. We really liked having no house within a 1/4 mile, but the house is on a busy road. A little car noise in the middle of the day, but the convenience is worth it. You are about 10 minutes from everything, it was perfect for us. The Ocean is close ( see Bodega Bay and Salmon Beach ) and river beach ( Johnson's beach in Guerneville ) Civil War Days (Duncan Mills), easy hiking Redwood forest (Guerneville), Great Dog park/fenced/off leash ( Rio Nido )Grocery Store ( Safeway in Guerneville ) Places to eat Guerneville - La Tapatia(Mex),Trio's(Amer),Andorno's(pizza),Icecream(across street from Safeway) and Johnsons Beach Snack Shack(Hamburgers/Hot Dogs, but no fries).
Duncan mills - Cape Fear Cafe (Seafood)
The kids had the most fun at Johnson's Beach (Canoe,Kayak,paddle boat,swim,tree swings over water, and a must wear pool shoes. and good cheap food).
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Keith
Sunnyvale, CAQuiet, secluded getaway
Left on 06/27/2012 for a stay in June 2012
My wife and I had the first opportunity for a vacation by ourselves since our kids were born 10 years ago. Based on the online pictures, we finally chose Bohemian Rhapsody. And we couldn't have been happier! This is a completely secluded house. It had no cell coverage, so we were able to disconnect from intrusions, but the Internet access was excellent, allowing us to download and enjoy some movies. The hot tub was incredibly relaxing. For dinner, we discovered a number of excellent restaurants, including one in the nearby hidden town of Occidental. We also made a trip out to Healdsburg where we hadn't been to since we got married there 11 years ago. So, all in all, quite a memorable and nostalgic trip.
Response from Russian River Getaways - 07/15/2012
Manager
I"m glad you enjoyed Bohemian so much. It is a great house in a wonderful creekfront location. I hope you'll make it back our way soon. -Rachel, general manager
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joe
San FranciscoBest last minute decision
Left on 06/15/2012 for a stay in June 2012
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. So many properties in the Russian River area suffer from lack of privacy, not this house! Serene, quite, peaceful..not a soul around. Left our dogs at home but boy would they have had a great time! The property is completely and securely fenced in. My only complaint is the directions to use the multitude of tv/video remotes was outdated and did not reflect the current tv so it was a bit difficult to operate, but who comes here to watch tv! We will be back.
Response from Russian River Getaways - 06/25/2012
Manager
I'm so glad you and your dogs found Bohemian Rhapsody to your liking. We'll take a look at the remote instruction situation and make it right. Can't wait to have you back! -Rachel, general manager
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Rebecca
San FranciscoDidn't want to leave!
Left on 06/03/2012 for a stay in May 2012
Fantastic rental -- convenient location, ideal for dogs (fully fenced) and very tranquil. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Amy
sfGreat
Left on 01/09/2012 for a stay in January 2012
Everything was wonderful, except a few minor complaints. The hot tub was very dirty, so that kind of kept us away, and the lights for the deck had problems so we had trouble playing bocci ball after dark, and there was also no firewood at the home (we didn't think we had to get ou own). The home was beautiful though and had great picture windows in the dining room that were wonderful to look out over breakfast and dinner. The home was right on a main road, so that was a little annoying, but not too noticeable. The bathroom, laundry room, area, and everything else was wonderful!
Response from Russian River Getaways - 01/25/2012
Manager
Glad you liked this home so well. Our hot tubs receive weekly maintenance so it's unlikely to have been very dirty, however, if you had called about the hot tub, it would have been taken care of asap. Every home with a hot tub has a poster with contact info for hot tub problems. We'll check out the lights and have whatever needs fixing fixed. -rkl
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BLZ
San FranciscoPerfect weekend getaway with grandparents, baby and pooch
Left on 10/13/2011 for a stay in October 2011
We loved that this place was completely fenced in for the dog, had a creek for her to swim, and a hot tub for us. The house was very comfortable. There were puzzles and games in the drawers, and even toys for the dog. We couldn't get the BBQ to work and we couldn't find the firewood. The dog loved running around outside. We would definitely stay here again.
Response from Russian River Getaways - 01/26/2012
Manager
We're so glad you enjoyed this little slice of heaven. Firewood is not provided at this home; it can be purchased at Safeway in Guerneville. A battery went out on the igniter; it's been replaced now. If you had called us, we could have taken care of it right away, and you would not have been without a BBQ. -rkl
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SF Natives
San FranciscoBeautiful spot
Left on 08/25/2011 for a stay in August 2011
I enjoyed our stay. Pros: Private creek entrance, our 2 dogs loved it. Privacy. Comfortable. On demand TV. Fenced off 360 degrees. Hot tub. Bocce ball.Tennis and basketball courts nearby. Great biking once you get onto 116. Nice deck. Comfortable beds
Negatives:Not enough of a bike lane from the cabin on Bohemian Highway for walking the dogs or biking. Ran out of toilet paper. Raccoons got into garbage and I had to clean it up. Cans not quite secure enough. Some mold smell in guest bedroom.Response from Russian River Getaways - 10/30/2011
Manager
Glad these folks enjoyed the many amenities of this home. We provide quite of bit of toilet paper, but if guests run out, they will need to purchase more. We have secured the trash cans. This home does not have a mold problem. We had unexpected an cold/damp snap, and since we don't leave the heat on in the summer, it got a little musty. The musty is gone now. We do leave the heat on at a low level in the fall/winter to prevent mustiness and mold growth. -rkl
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Caryn
El Dorado Hills, CAGreat location for a quiet retreat
Left on 08/25/2011 for a stay in July 2011
The location of this home is perfect for a quiet retreat. Wine on the deck enjoying the river before dinner. Looking out your bedroom window to see the sunshine streaming through the redwoods in the morning. Close enough to town but a feeling as if you are far away from it all.
Response from Russian River Getaways - 10/30/2011
Manager
Glad these folks enjoyed their stay. This is a great location, one of the most private of our homes, but close to lots of great activities. -rkl
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Pete, Sharon & Kona
San BrunoPeaceful, secluded and absolutely wonderful vacation destination
Left on 08/17/2011 for a stay in July 2011
Bohemian Rhapsody is very secluded and the most tranquil home we've been to!! We couldn't say more about how relaxing this place is. From lounging on the deck looking down at the creek to seeing at all the beauitful trees surronding the property and throughout the deck. From soaking in the hot tub to having massages right there on the property, it's just the ultimate relaxation location. We will definitely be coming back here, no questions about that.
Response from Russian River Getaways - 10/30/2011
Manager
We totally welcome happy guests like these back. -rkl
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Edna Jones
Newark, CAFor a restful get away this is the place.
Left on 07/27/2011 for a stay in July 2011
Very beautiful house and decks all the way around with the peacful sound of the creek and beautiful redwoods, almost heaven. We all had a fun, restful four days.
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Caspar's Mom
San ClementeLovely home but too close to road
Left on 07/27/2011 for a stay in July 2011
Loved the property except the road noise. Great home for the dogs. Kitchen well equipped and very nice creek access.
Response from Russian River Getaways - 10/30/2011
Manager
Privacy and quiet are relative terms with our guests. Almost everyone raves about the quiet and privacy of this home! This is a resort area, rural but not isolated. All creekfront and riverfront homes are located on the roads that run along the creeks and rivers, so there will be neighbors and road noise, more in the summer than the winter. This home is not close to the road and has no close neighbors, so it's one of the more quiet and private. -rkl
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Jason
Berkeley, CANice house by the river and the road
Left on 05/26/2011 for a stay in May 2011
This would be a wonderful place to stay if it weren't so near the road. The owners make a good effort to fence in the house, but the cars take away from the nature experience. It wasn't clear on the Russian River Getaways website except for the address (on Bohemian Highway). I guess that's understandable, but I was disappointed. I didn't notice the address though, and so I thought I should give fair warning here. Otherwise, our stay was very nice.
Response from Russian River Getaways - 10/30/2011
Manager
First off, I have to say that privacy and quiet are relative terms with our guests. Almost everyone raves about the quiet and privacy of this home! We have many streets named "highway" here; the naming is wishful thinking on the part of the settlers. Bohemian Highway is a twisty, two lane road. It has some commute traffic at that magic hour, but is otherwise a quiet road connecting two small communities. That said, this is a resort area, rural but not isolated. All creekfront and riverfront homes are located on the roads that run along the creeks and rivers, so there will be neighbors and road noise, more in the summer than the winter. This home is not close to the road and has no close neighbors, so it's one of the more quiet and private. -rkl
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The Penners
South Lake Tahoeprivate and relaxing
Left on 04/22/2011 for a stay in April 2011
The most private place we have ever stayed. Our yellow lab loved the creek and the large fenced grounds. We would love to come back sometime.
Response from Russian River Getaways - 10/30/2011
Manager
We're so glad these folks appreciated the privacy and creek access at this home. Please come back soon! -rkl
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Al and Deirdre
San Franciscowow scary!!
Left on 03/24/2011 for a stay in March 2011
The house and grounds were great. Nothing more special than Redwoods in the rain. The only thing is to make sure you are not there in torrential down pours. The water in Dutch Mills Creek came up to the lower deck. I was up all night watching it. I packed my car without waking my wife. I was doing ok until the power went out and the back up generator did not work the battery was dead. From then on I was using flashlights to keep checking the water level of the creek. The rain stopped about 430 am I watch the creek for another hour till I saw the water going down. The other problem with no power is no water because it needs a pump to work. Out side of Saturday night the rest of the trip was real relaxing.
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Juliana
San FranciscoTotally private and woodsy hideaway
Left on 02/24/2011 for a stay in February 2011
We loved our stay at the Bohemian Rhapsody. The entire property is fenced, so if you have a dog he/she can roam free without any concern. The pictures of the place truly don't do the house and the outdoors (namely the ample deck space and surroundings) justice. You feel so far from civilization, tucked in a redwood forest on the creek. We even went in cold/damp weather and loved it, which means the summer must be amazing. And the bocce ball court is such a fun addition. A great way to spend a nice weekend away!
Response from Russian River Getaways - 10/30/2011
Manager
We're so glad these folks enjoyed the privacy and amenities of this awesome home. -rkl
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Lady with the Pugs
Hayward,Ca.Simply Fabulous
Left on 09/15/2010 for a stay in September 2010
Simply Fabulous!!! Bohemian Rhapsody was great fun. Loved the house. It was warm, relaxing, spacious, yet very cozy. The yard was like a park. Gorgeous landscaping, very private, perfect for my Pugs. I think the Pugs thought they had their "own dog park". It was wonderful. The Bocce Ball court was definitely fun. New for us, now hooked on it. Fabulous deck. Loved the various levels. Looking forward to our return to Bohemian Rhapsody, hopefully soon. We forgot our CDs at home, so it was nice to have a wonderful selection of fantastic music to choose from...thank you. The keyless entry was nice. Liked not having to check in/out of the main office. Bohemian Rhapsody Rocks!!!
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Carol
Cupertino, CAA slice of serenity
Left on 07/29/2010 for a stay in July 2010
What a wonderful place to go to find serentiy, a place to relax with a wonderful view. Away from everyone, this is a perfect place to unwind, no neighbors in sight. Love the landscaping, trees and view of the creek. Clean and well maintained - even a hammock to lay down and read or take a nap in!
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Teri Miller
Modesto, CaliforniaSlightly Marred Getaway
Left on 05/19/2010 for a stay in May 2010
Let me begin by saying that the home, location and grounds are lovely. HOWEVER..................
When we arrived at 3:00 on Sunday we immediately learned that the telephone service was out and that all electricity was out on the wall between the kitchen and living room. That meant no TV, stereo, garbage disposal, etc. As there is no cell phone service in the area (at least on ours) my husband got back into the car and headed out to find an extension cord and power strip. Only because he is handy were we able to restore power that evening by stringing the extension cord across the living room to another plug.
The garbage disposal was never fixed.
RR Getaways was responsive to our notification the next morning and sent out Hans - who advised my husband that he had done all that could be done under the circumstances.
We also had to have the Spa guy out a couple of times.
The latch on the back gate out to the creek broke off when we tried to open it as the wood was rotten. We were able to rig it up so that our dogs would not get out.
I know the weather was stormy; however, everything outside was filthy - perhaps some sort of storage area would be helpful for the outdoor furniture?? Most of the small tables were broken and had holes in them. The backyard umbrella has been thrown halfway under the house.
This house just seems to have been "neglected". I don't know if it's not rented all that much or the owners don't pay much attention to it - but it seemed a shame.
I know this may all sound a little petty, but it had an effect on our overall experience.
All in all, we had a fine time; but for the money we paid ($1800) were were expecting a little more "perfection" (for lack of a better word.)
Teri MillerResponse from Russian River Getaways - 05/27/2010
Manager
These were lovely guests and they insisted that they did not want to be disturbed during their stay, so we honored their request. We didn't expect to be criticized for that. The electrical problem was created by work an electrician did just before these guests checked in and he was more than willing to come out to the house immediately to fix his mistake. But the guests refused and said they were fine. There was no problem with the spa; they made two reports that the water was cloudy, which was due to a periodic condition in the well water. The spa maintenance vendor made two trips to the house just to reiterate that there was no problem. The house is not at all neglected. The owner has spent a fortune creating a paradise here, just completing a large landscape project. The rainy, windy weather made it impossible to keep the outdoor furniture clean, but we are reviewing it all to see if any needs repair or replacement. Again, we would have been happy to fix the gate latch which broke during their stay, but again the guests did not want to be disturbed. This is an absolutely beautiful, well-maintained home and we do regret that the guests chose to criticize us for the electrical problem rather than allow us to have it fixed immediately. All is well now.
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K & K
San Juan Capistrano, CAWonderful retreat
Left on 08/13/2009 for a stay in August 2009
We have a great time at Bohemian Rhapsody. The house, yard, and decks are beautiful. The house was clean and updated without any of the problems that other reviewers noted.
The house is on a busy road so noise from traffic is a reality. If you bring a CD player and a long extension cord for outside, though, you won't notice the noise. We also recommend that you bring blankets for the beds (they have heavy quilts that were too much for the summer) and pads for the outdoor lawn chairs (seats and loungers). Otherwise, the home is fantastic. We had a wonderful, romantic vacation there.Response from Russian River Getaways - 10/30/2011
Manager
Privacy and quiet are relative terms with our guests. Almost everyone raves about the quiet and privacy of this home! This is a resort area, rural but not isolated. All creekfront and riverfront homes are located on the roads that run along the creeks and rivers, so there will be neighbors and road noise, more in the summer than the winter. This home is set back from the road, is completely fenced and has no close neighbors, so it's one of the more quiet and private. -rkl
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pietia and roel
san franciscogreat decks, relaxed atmosphere
Left on 07/08/2009 for a stay in June 2009
The service we experienced was good.
The home was fine, the decks were great and the creek still had water in it, so we enjoyed sitting on the small beach near the water.
We played a lot of bocce ball on the wonderful bocce court. That was a big plus. Also the tub was very nice and was checked after during our stay.
The house itself had everything we needed. Everything worked well.
What we had not expected was a lot of noise from the road, lots of traffic there. The house itself is very private, no neighbours.
We loved being among the redwood trees and the wellkept grounds,we loved the beach at Monte Rio, we regretted the sun leaving the decks relatively early in the afternoon.
Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.Response from Russian River Getaways - 02/14/2010
Manager
I wonder if this was an usually busy week on the road. There really isn't much traffic here normally and what road noise there is usually is noticeable only from the front porch and front grounds--and this house is set back quite a bit from the road. But perhaps this is all relative---road noise is mostly a given in this area so we might not notice it as much as a guest might.
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Rowe Family
Sparks, NevadaBohemian Beauty
Left on 06/25/2009 for a stay in June 2009
Bohemian Rhapsody is a spacious home with great light, clean, simple and
lot's of privacy. We enjoyed a lovely stay while celebrating our 10th
wedding anniversary. The property was a perfect pick for our two dogs.
The fully fenced yard and creek access was ideal and allowed us to roam
freely without worry that the dogs would interrupt or bother neighbors.
The beds were comfortable, bathroom was big enough to share and family
room was open enough to move around without constantly bumping into
each other.
The in-house amenities could have used updating and/or maintenance.
The kitchen oven/stove desperately needs to be updated or replaced. The
knobs controlling the oven had to be removed and reused to control other
settings. The bath towels had multiple bleach spots and even after washing
continue to have an odor. We replaced the BBQ grill brush because the
existing one did not have any bristles and multiple light bulbs and batteries
needed to be replaced throughout the house. All of these items of concern
should be looked into and maintained better for future guests.Response from Russian River Getaways - 10/30/2011
Manager
We're glad these folks enjoyed their stay; these issues have all been taken care of. -rkl
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