The Stavrand Russian River Valley - Guerneville, California

Mari L. L. L.

Un hotel muy acogedor y hogareño, habitaciones amplias y con todos los servicios incluido bañera yacuzzi. Menús degustación aúnque a mi como española la cocina regular.
Paseos entre árboles totalmente en la naturaleza.

Robert S.

Stayed for a one-night local getaway with my 4 yr. old and we had a great time! We used a Hilton free night certificate which was convenient. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. Shout out to Cameron & the owner, Emily! Some highlights:
1. the kids games/puzzles in the common area
2. the complimentary wine tasting, tea, & s'mores!
3. the delicious breakfast that was vegan friendly too! (yummy avocado toast, yogurt parfait, and oatmeal, all vegan)
We hoped to use the pool but it was too chilly to enter (in March that's expected), but the hot tub was great. Our hot water went out in the Belden House so they moved us over to a newer building (Cazadero House) with recently renovated rooms. When we come back I'll likely pick the Cazadero House -- the rooms were much brighter and bigger. Highly recommend spending a few hours hiking/walking in Armstrong Redwoods State Park (10 mins away).

Eli T.

We stayed at Stavrand for a few days just after new years. It was a wonderful experience. Everyone on staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The daily happy hour is great and lets you mingle with some of the other guests or find a little corner to continue your escape with whoever you came with.

We also want to commend their deep local knowledge. We arrived on New Year's Day and were very worried we wouldn't find place to eat. The staff was able to suggest restaurants we didn't know about that were open which was superb. They were equally knowledgeable with additional activity ideas after we had exhausted our preplanned ones. Finally, even when it rained one day the horde of board/card games kept us occupied and cozy in the sun room.

We both highly recommend Stavrand and are looking forward to our next stay there.

Barbara B.

What a special stay at a gem of a place. Emily, Cassandra, Cameron, and all staff were amazing; helpful and kind and made us feel special during our stay

We stayed in the Cazadero house and had a lovely and very comfortable room. The bed was “just right”, firm but cushy. I slept like a baby.

We brought our pups and they were very happy with the grounds and the room. It was nice to roam around the beautiful grounds. Upon checkin staff welcomed the pups and gave them a bag of treats. Needless to say the dogs were in Heaven.

The reception area is in the main house and is warm and relaxing with a fireplace, comfy couches, and games and books galore. The evening aperitif and smores were a lovely touch and we enjoyed Emily sharing her story and the history of the site. We played a rainy day card game at their big table enjoying a Jazz record on the player.

The morning breakfast was yummy, and as Cameron says the Patatas are close to “Life changing”.

Thank you to Emily and staff for everything. We will definitely be back!

Sydnie E.

My husband and I stayed at the Stavrand for two nights during our visit to Northern California. Even though it was an hour away from the wineries we were visiting, it was well worth the travel time. We would return without a doubt; it was comfortable and accommodating in all the best ways. Truly felt like an oasis. We booked late, so we’re in a basic room in the main house. While I would have loved a suite, our room was still great!

Some pluses: close to Guerneville restaurants for night time activities, fire pits, beautiful grounds, very comfortable room/bathroom, cozy common area, the nicest hosts, I could actually go on. They also partner with Marimar Estates for free tastings: highly recommend.

The minuses: the toilet seat slipped around off the base and there were no window coverings in our bathroom (faced directly out to the pool area). Really, that’s all I have.

I’m not often a repeat visitor, but I’ll be returning without a doubt.

R C.

Can’t say enough nice things about the staff (thanks Cassandra!) - the friendly service was the highlight of our stay. The property, the rooms, and the amenities exceeded our expectations. In particular, we loved the cozy main house with the board games, fireplace, and generous happy hour. Big plus - the hotel is dog friendly (they provide a dog bed, bowls, and welcome treats). It’s also a beautiful wedding venue. We’ll defintiely be back!

Tony A.

Emily is an incredible owner and proprietor. I love what she's doing with the property and how she manages her team members. Amazing views of the stars at night from the upper deck of our room and a lovely breakfast in the morning - whoever is cooking in there knows what they're doing! Lovely location - the smell of fresh pine is everywhere once you pull into the property.

Kelly S.

I stayed a couple of nights with my sister on a birthday trip. The service was very nice and the location was fabulous. We were disappointed that the fireplace was not working in the main lobby and that the outdoor hot tub did not have operating jets. WiFi was spotty. We were not able to maintain a steady connection for work and streaming entertainment.