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Cottages on River Road: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
14880 River Road, Guerneville, CA 95446 (Formerly River Village Resort & Spa)
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Rustic Stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

Fortunately, we got a good deal to stay here. On the plus side it was cute, charming and quiet. I was actually surprised how quiet it was because the cottages are right next to a busy street. But they must have been pretty well insulated. I think it's a pretty nice place. The bed was fine. The shower was hot. And it was near downtown, which was also cute and charming. On the other hand, the heater was loud, the chairs in the room were broken and the biggest disappointment was that the lady working there did not start the fire so we could eat Smore's (the one thing I was looking forward to about staying there). It did stop raining so we asked if she would turn it on. But she said she would check the weather because if it rains again, the fire pit would turn into a big mess. We kept checking as it never rained the rest of the night. But no fire. Still it was an okay stay though.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Richmond, California
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“Cottages on River Road in late Fall”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

I agree with all of the previous reviews that the Cottages are charming, that the s'mores fire pit is delightful, and the staff warm and inviting, as is the continental breakfast that includes healthy stuff like yogurt and fruit.

Driving there was a bit of a challenge, but then I'm a timid driver that's intimidated by winding, two-lane-no-passing country roads. We would definitely go back -- when the weather is warm.

We stayed in a very tine studio, cabin #11, which was charming in spite of its lack of a closet or even hangers--but no adjoining walls. HOWEVER, the wall heaters leave a lot to be desired. The woman who checked us in told us that, in spite of the numbers on the thermostat, the heater had two settings: on and off. Too true!

It was very cold the night we were there (mid-November) and the excess of and/or lack of heat was very uncomfortable. Not to mention that none of the heat reached the bathroom -- needless to say we chose not to shower in the morning before we checked out. I spoke with two young couples we had met at the fire pit the evening before, and they concurred that the heat/cold was very uncomfortable.

Our suggestion, therefore, is by all means go there IN WARM WEATHER.

Room Tip: Some folks have said that rooms away from the highway were more quiet. Traffic noise was not a probl...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Cute but no privacy”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

I like this place. The cottages are clean and the garden is very well maintained and peaceful. The staff was very friendly. However, I recommend splurging for one of the bigger options if possible because our studio was very small and shared a thin wall with the next room. Although the couple next to us were not particularly loud, I could hear their conversations, coughing and movement. I'm sure they heard us just the same. Yes, I could hear the road but that wasn't so intrusive.
Breakfast was sufficient: apples, bananas, bagel and coffee.
I love the property so I may go back and stay in a larger, free standing cottage but I would not go back and stay in a studio.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Wonderful place to stay, and the evening fire is a nice touch”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

Very nice property and great place to relax and stay for a few days. The hosts are great and the evening fire and smores are a nice way to give the guests a chance to mingle a bit. The property sits by a fairly busy road, but the noise isn't bad, particularly if you stay in the inner courtyard.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Wonderful central garden, sweet room & traffic noise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

My husband and I, along with our small dog, stayed here for one night recently. The cottages surround a wonderful garden. The studio we stayed in was really sweet (lacking storage/closet...). Our bed was very comfortable.

The hostess lights a fire in the central gardens at 8PM & leaves the makings for S'mores. Just great.

Our dog had a welcome box waiting for him. Although he's not a big eater, he loved the dog biscuits.

The hostess was wonderful. High quality continental breakfast.

The only issue we had was the traffic noise. We were only comfortable in our room with the windows closed and were really bothered by the traffic noise on our patio. It was just way too noisy for us to feel like we were on vacation.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cottages On River Road Hotel
Cottages On River Road Hotel Guerneville
Cottages On River Road Guerneville, CA - Sonoma County
Address: 14880 River Road, Guerneville, CA 95446 (Formerly River Village Resort & Spa)
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Region: United States > California > Sonoma County > Guerneville
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #2 of 13 B&Bs / Inns in Guerneville
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We offer our guests the chance to escape the ordinary and experience a unique hotel in a diverse and breathtaking destination. Whether it is canoeing on the river, biking the backroads, touring a world class winery, hiking the redwood forests or strolling along the beaches of Bodega Bay, you will return each evening to enjoy s’mores under a sky full of stars at Cottages on River Road. ... more   less 
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