This place was terrific! This is where our family spent the Thanksgiving holiday. The spacious living room, fully stocked kitchen and outside deck on both floors were all a plus. The location to the river was within perfect walking distance. The town was quaint and welcoming. The only downside was the bed in the smaller room had slats falling from... More

Stayed here for a long (3 day) weekend with my wife and five year old daughter in early October 2011. We were looking for a spacious place to stay that was close to wineries and restaurants. The Balalaika Guest Homes were exactly what we had hoped they would be. They provided plenty of space, were in a very peaceful/relaxing setting,... More

Nice condo, very spacious and clean. Wasnt far from all the wineries that we went to in the Russian River area. Our only problem was that the bed in the smaller room didnt have a real boxspring and you would wake up with an aching back, which wasnt good for vacation. Also, we would have liked to have an iron... More

As a group of friends and I were looking for a place to stay for the weekend for a softball tournament, we found the Balalaika Guest Homes (we stayed at the one on 14693 Canyon 7 Rd.). We were very impressed when we arrived. The place was very spacious and clean. And we loved the amenities especially the washer/dryer. We... More

Spent three nights here for a women's get-away and it was absolutely wonderful. The house was roomy and easily accomodated the six. We utilized the hottub which was also great. The only negatives would be the lack of a corkscrew :) and the internet going down when one of our ladies needed it for her school (not Balalaika's fault-we assume... More

We stayed in lodge 14693. We loved the fireplace, dual head shower, the labeled light switches, water filter pitcher, multiple kitchen appliances, cleanliness of the place, and clear instructions on how to leverage the central heat, which worked very well. We also the loved the green and private view from both deck levels in the front of the house. We... More

We spent three days in a two-bedroom guest home. Completely outfitted kitchen, so we could cook and eat in on a rainy nite. The gas fireplace was a treat. They welcomed our two well-behaved dogs. The drive out to the ocean was gorgeous and the people in the town of Gureneville were most welcoming. We're coming back! More

I just stayed at the Balalaika Guest Homes and I couldn't of asked for anything better. I have stayed at places that were twice as much in the river area that were nowhere near the quality of here. You actually felt like you were home, which is always a nice feeling. It was so nice to have the fire going... More

This is the second stay there and it won't be my last. It is comfortable, quiet and feels like a home away from home. Merrill, who manages the place, could not be more concerned about his clients. Anything you need, just ask, and he will be there on the spot. All the conveniences. If you just want to rest, here... More