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Forest Retreat, Private, Redwoods, Hot Tub, The Great Outdoors

Forest Retreat, Private, Redwoods, Hot Tub, The Great Outdoors

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Welcome to Modern Zen!!!
Dine al fresco on the spacious back deck.
Or soak in the hot tub under the trees.
Relax at the main house, the suite, or anywhere in between!
Settle into the living room while laughing with the cook!

Overview of Forest Retreat, Private, Redwoods, Hot Tub, The Great Outdoors

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Cazadero, CA
  • Popular LocationNorthwood Golf Club7 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohnson's Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationArmstrong Redwoods State Park40 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Suite Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Suite Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Forest Retreat, Private, Redwoods, Hot Tub, The Great Outdoors

Modern Zen is a sophisticated and tasteful blend of modern and serene. Set in the redwoods of Cazadero near Austin Creek, this mid-century modern compound embraces stylish amenities like a hot tub, remodeled kitchen, outdoor shower and entertainment technology. Get away from it all in a two bedroom main house and separate private suite.

Outside is divine! The main deck sports a dining table for morning mimosas and alfresco meals, propane BBQ, large hammock (that gets a perfect amount of sunshine in the afternoon), plenty of welcoming seating and views up the hillside and into the redwood trees. It's the perfect gathering place between the main house and the private suite. Around the corner and completely private, a 6 person hot tub awaits. Just steps away is a private outdoor shower, hooks for towels and gate to the lower yard and fully fenced dog run.

In the main house the freshly remodeled kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, a multi-tiered island and is open to the dining area and comfortable living room. The kitchen is well-appointed with quality cookware and colorful Fiestaware. This open floorplan is ideal for group cooking and congregating. No one is left out of the fun! Spread out in the living room to watch TV or stream music through the new flat screen Roku TV. Retreat to your cozy bedroom with a memory foam king bed and one with a queen bed. Each bedroom has a TV and sliding glass doors to the deck and hot tub. Get ready in the stylish main bathroom with heated floors, tiled shower/tub combo and marble counter top.

Cross the multi-level deck to the charming private suite with queen bed, separate comfortable seating area with TV and DVD player, full bathroom with heated floors and kitchenette with washer and dryer. This space is equally inviting when sun streams through the windows or rain patters on the roof. Make coffee in the kitchenette or grab a snack from the mini fridge before joining everyone in the main house for breakfast.

Native ferns, rhododendrons and thimbleberries thrive under the redwood trees with Japanese maples, climbing roses and camellias. Families, friends, dog owners and everyone else will love staying at this peaceful retreat in the woods - that's just a short drive to world class restaurants and wineries. Hiking in Armstrong Redwoods State Park or along the Sonoma Coast is minutes away.

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Modern Zen is 6. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Parking: On-site parking is available for 3 vehicles. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: First Bedroom: King Bed, Second Bedroom: Queen Bed, Private Suite: Queen Bed.

Heat Source: The main house has central heat and wood burning fire place. The private suite has a gas fireplace.

A/C: The house does not have air conditioning. Being near the coast, the night time temps drop and just opening some windows is usually enough to cool the house.

Dog Run: A large dog run (approx. 1,500 square feet) with entrances through the deck off the hot tub and a gate at the bottom of the driveway has 4 foot tall fencing. The area is a combination of flat and hilly and may not be suitable for very small dogs.

Sonoma County TOT #: 1979N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #: ZPE16-0232

Property manager

Russian River Vacation Homes
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

About the area

Cazadero

This cabin is located in Cazadero. Fort Ross State Historic Park and Children's Bell Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Northwood Golf Club and Sonoma Zipline Adventures. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Northwood Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 10 min drive
  • Johnson's Beach - 15 min drive
  • Korbel Winery - 16 min drive
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 39 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Aquatica - 11 min drive
  • Guerneville Taco Truck - 11 min drive
  • Boho Manor - 7 min drive
  • Rainbow Cattle Co. - 11 min drive
  • Coffee Bazaar - 11 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another stellar stay
This was our 2nd stay at Modern Zen in 2 months. I feel so at home here. Quiet, surrounded by trees, beautiful back deck area. The home is well cared for, well layed out, and like the pics. We look forward to another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, restful home in the trees
We had a lovely rainy weekend at this house. We agreed that this is the best-documented vacation home any of us had stayed at. It's very well set up for guests. We appreciated the separate suite, the heated bathroom floors, and the hot tub. It was too rainy to use the outdoor hammock, but we hope to return another time to enjoy it. Overall, this was a great vacation home and we would happily rent it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing stay
We had a great stay at Modern Zen. The pics in the VRBO website are pretty much spot on. The beds were very comfortable as was the sofa and chairs in the living room. It was quiet - not much too much traffic on Austin Creek Rd during our stay. Views of redwoods and the forest all around. The kitchen has updated appliances and had pretty much everything we needed (glad I brought coffee filters. The heated floors in the bathroom were unexpected and welcome. The furnace is very efficient, especially on a cold rainy day. Convenient o Guerneville and Monte Rio. I will definitely reserve this home again as it was a nice relaxing environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Janaan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely area. Very responsive management
Kitchen is well stocked. Very comfortable furniture. Great selections for TV programs: Netflix, Amazon Prime,etc. Very quiet area. Really enjoyed the wood fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Naomi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Getaway
We stayed for the weekend with family and had a wonderful time. Everything was clean and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Russian River Vacation Homes

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We are Russian River Vacation Homes, a part of D&G Equity Management, Inc., a family owned and locally owned/operated property management company.

Our Story:
In 1980, D&G founders and owners Michael and Patty saw a need in the area for habitable, affordable housing. At that time, many of the little cabins along the Russian River, originally built as summer cabins, were unsuitable for year-round occupancy. D&G assisted property owners with fixing up and renting their cabins. As the largest property management company in western Sonoma County, D&G Equity Management continues to be a staple in the Russian River community.

Russian River Vacation Homes is an off-shoot of D&G. One fine day in 1985, Michael's client, Bob, asked "Hey Mike, can you rent my cabin out just for the week or weekend instead of by the month?" Michael said "Sure!" and Russian River Vacation Homes was born. As renting vacation rentals became more popular, Russian River Vacation Homes grew into a full-time business with its own office. Today, Russian River Vacation Homes professionally manages over 60 high-quality vacation rentals.

We strive to make each and every stay the best one ever. If you have any questions or concerns about reserving or staying with us, please don't hesitate to contact us! We are here to help.

Why they chose this property

Modern Zen is located in the historic peaceful village of Cazadero amongst the redwood trees. Cazadero is 7 miles to the Sonoma coast, 8 miles to Guerneville,5 miles to Monte Rio, 3 miles to Duncan’s Mills and a short drive to Russian River Valley wineries. Cazadero has an old fashioned country stor!e and a coffee shop. Duncan's Mills, Guerneville, and Monte Rio have a number of great restaurants. Duncan's Mills has a number of boutique shops. Monte Rio has a public beach with boat rentals (June-September), a movie theater and a small store.

What makes this property unique

Modern Zen is a peaceful oasis in the redwood forest! You'll love spending time outdoors in the hot tub, barbecuing on the patio, and gazing up at the stars from the hammock. Modern Zen is the perfect getaway from the cares of everyday life

Languages:

English

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