Guerneville, however, has its own charm, with quaint storefronts, a lovely new town plaza, and an historic bridge open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Armstrong Woods has level self-guided trails through the redwood groves, and offers biking and picknicking as well. Armstrong Woods Pack Station offers horseback trips of up to three days. It's located in the State Reserve.
All homes have complete furnishings and linens, and pets are accommodated in many homes.
Children are always welcome. The homes are located in the Russian River basin, from Forestville through Rio Nido, Guerneville, and Monte Rio, to Cazadero and Duncans Mills near the coast. Russian River Getaways website has information on each home including rates. Schoolhouse Canyon Park , open seasonally, has campsites in the redwoods and private river frontage across the road.