Big Star Farm ~ Magical Nature Getaway, Sauna, Hot Tub, Serene

Big Star Farm is your private sanctuary just outside downtown Guerneville, where contemporary craftsmanship meets natural beauty. This custom-built 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers a food-lovers kitchen and garden, mid-century modern touches, and lovingly selected local antique furnishings. Through the master bedroom, an elegant step-down 1000-book library and fully equipped office for those who need to work includes a Queen sleeper sofa.

Two cheery gas fireplaces (and central heat) add warmth, a hot tub and custom outdoor 6-person cedar barrel sauna provide relaxation, and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen awaits your culinary adventures. En suite bathrooms attached to each bedroom include Japanese, powered bidet toilets. An expansive wrap-around deck with a propane BBQ, dining table, and lounging areas invites outdoor living. Nearby trails and the adjacent fire road offer miles of hiking and forest bathing, and beautiful starry skies provide a tranquil backdrop for stargazing at night.

The property spans 10+ acres and includes a raised bed garden, a small orchard with 16 types of heirloom fruit trees, a mini-vineyard, and berry patches, creating a personal homestead experience. The gardens and home are situated within a gated, 2.5-acre perimeter, 8 foot high fence – you are welcome to bring your dogs and let them roam without worry.

Tucked away at the end of a rural hillside road, with 1,550 square feet of interior comfort and 1,000 square feet of redwood deck, Big Star Farm is like having your own private redwood forest – even though you’re only minutes from Guerneville’s downtown and river access for more outdoor adventures.

Immersed in nature, Big Star Farm is the perfect retreat for those seeking a quiet escape in the Russian River area. Welcome to your personal paradise!

Know Before You Book:
Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Big Star Farm is 6 people not including kids under 3 years old. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.

A Note About Our Cleaning Fees: Thank you for supporting our local business! When you stay with us, you are supporting local families at work. We think everyone deserves a decent living wage, and we make sure to set the rates and fees so that our cleaners earn a living wage in beautiful Sonoma County.

Parking: There is parking for a maximum of 4 vehicles. RVs, trailers, and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: Master bedroom: Queen bed; second bedroom: Queen bed; Library/Office: Queen sleeper sofa.

Heating: Central heat plus two gas fireplaces.

Cooling: Big Star Farm does not have A/C, but it stays remarkably cool in the summer with a common area ceiling fan and portable fans per sleeping space.

Location: Big Star Farm is in a hillside residential neighborhood. It is a mix of permanent residents and vacation rentals, families, working folks, and visitors. To honor this balance, we ask guests to park only in the designated areas and respect the quiet hours in addition to general family-friendly, residential neighborhood expectations. Sound carries more than you may expect! Thank you for helping to continue the tradition of a mutually beneficial relationship between vacation rentals and local community!

Road to Big Star Farm: The house is located up a narrow one-lane road. It is a two-way, one-lane curvy hillside road - paved until the long, private driveway. The driveway is highly compacted and carefully maintained. Special vehicles are not required. We provide detailed written driving directions to confirmed guests.

Stairs: There are 8 stairs from the main parking area to the front door and several steps from the back deck to the ground level/parking area. There are 20 stairs to the lower garden area and multiple natural and groomed paths around the property.

Pet Friendly: Big Star Farm is very dog-friendly with 2.5 acres of fenced forest and protective sofa covers available. Up to 2 large dogs allowed per reservation. Additional pets may be considered on a case by case basis.

Fencing: The 2.5 acres of forest closest to the home is fully fenced and gated.

Seasonal Amenities: The hammock, umbrella, and outdoor furniture cushions are available seasonally and generally put away when rain is expected.

Security: For the safety of guests and the home, there is a security camera facing the entry gate.

Work from HERE: A full-size desk and office chair are set up in the library, as well as a laser printer and color printer/scanner.
Advertised Wifi Speed: 260mbps download/18mbps upload with Xfinity

A Note About TVs: The Smart TV has Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, and hundreds of streaming channels. Guests are welcome to bring their login info for these apps. Cable TV is Xfinity’s 125 channel package including Showtime.

Additional Amenities: A custom dry six-person barrel sauna is located on the property – about 100 ft from the house on a separate deck surrounded by redwoods.

EV charger: There is a Level 2 EV charger. Tesla drivers should bring an adaptor. There are no restricted charging times.

Proximity to wineries: Tasting rooms in downtown Guerneville are approx. 1.5 miles away. World class vineyards and wineries on Westside Road (one of our favorite tasting routes) start 7 miles from the house.

Nearest River Beach: The community beach in Guernewood Park is 1 mile away.

Nearest Ocean Beach: The coastal beaches of Jenner are approximately 13 miles away.

TOT: 3320N
Permit: TVR24-0128
Lic: LIC24-1163