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Dawn Ranch Lodge

2.5 of 5
16467 River Road, Guerneville, CA 95446 (Formerly Fife's)
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3.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
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JGood27
San Francisco, California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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I had done alot of research on this Hotel because they are featured on many wedding websites and seemed so idealistic. I booked a room in the winter (so shame on me, because it was cold) with my fiance. Driving up to the Hotel, it was in an odd location, right downtown Guerneville (which can be abandoned on the off... More

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WhirledTravelor
SFO
Top Contributor
64 reviews
80 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011

Wife and I stayed at DRL on a trip to Guerneville. Price was right (and included 'continental' breakfast), liked the reviews on TA and photos looked nice so we booked in for one night. Very impressed upon arrival. Friendly staff gorgeous Russian River setting and uspscale bar/restaurant with imaginative menu had us looking fwd to stay. Looked like an excellent... More

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dsgnylon
London, NYC
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12 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2011

We stayed in these adorable cabins for 3 nights during our friends' wedding. The food was excellent, the pool clean, the river accessible and Guerneville was weird and cute with some excellent gems. We did not, however, realize there was such a variety in quality of the cabins, so make sure you find out whether you have booked a slightly... More

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catch25
coral gables, florida
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2011

Yes, they are cabins without TV/telephone, but that is exactly what we wanted. It was PERFECT. Very comfortable, clean cabins. (actually pretty large compared to some rooms, with a seating/fireplace area) We spent most time outside, wandering through the gardens picking fresh blackberries and apples from the orchard. Perfect WiFi, no issue there. Serene, beautiful, relaxing and not the "big... More

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LittleRickster
Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011

We look for pet-friendly properties when traveling, and this was our first stay at Dawn Ranch. We had a small cottage, wwhich offered just what we needed. No telephone or television, but WIFI access which was easy to link into. Accomodations were clean and comfortable. The property has river access, and is a short walk from downtown Guerneville. The cocktail... More

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ohreleigh
San Francisco, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2011

My husband, two kids & I were here for a 4-night stay last week and we had a great time. The grounds are really nice, and the location is good for getting to the coast or kayaking on the river. The staff were really nice and helpful, especially Bonnie on the reception desk (the other receptionists looked bored and put... More

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Always_Panna_Cotta
petaluma ca
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2011

Don't come if you want luxury and pampering. I was very comfortable here in my rustic 2-room cabin and loved the property itself: big rolling meadows, creeks, footbridge, redwoods, orchard. Paradise for children and adults who enjoy exploring; plenty of different quiet corners and meadows with sunny and shady areas. (With all the trees & creeks I thought there would... More

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lexieco02
Calgary, Canada
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2011

Paid $250. a nite for a 2 bedroom cabin no closet to hang your clothes no door between rooms 1 fireplace that wouldn"t hear a kennel had to drag our suitcases a long way down a gravel road . We couldn"t leave as it was a family wedding and the fact they took my money months before the day we... More

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As a hotel professional, I know both perspectives - as a guest and as an operator. I did some research on this property and was initially frightened - so many TripAdvisor reviews I think are overly critical. We went to the Dawn Ranch Lodge for a family wedding. We are a family of 5, kids 5, 3 and 1 at the... More

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My kids like camping, and I hate camping, so we decided to try the Russian River area and get a cabin as a compromise. We needed the kids (3yrs and 4 yrs old) to have a room to themselves, even if it meant they slept on sleeping bags and inflatable matresses on the floor, we needed a division of space... More

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