Vacation rentals with a kayak in Northern California

Caitlin’s house was amazing, exactly like the pictures! She was so communicative and helpful and gave very detailed instructions on various codes and locks. Our stay was awesome and I would highly recommend renting this house!

Really enjoyed our stay at Kelly’s in Duncan’s Mills—this place had it all! Beautiful scenic views right off the back balcony and easy river access, made us feel immersed in nature. Plenty to do with your own private dock, kayaks, bikes, hot tub, and nearby town/shops just a mile down the road. Would definitely recommend this spot for a relaxing and fun getaway. Kelly was also an excellent, responsive host and helped make our trip nice and smooth. Thank you!

The house was well put together and all amenities were nice and clean. Ken was very responsive and helpful with any questions or recommendations. Beautiful home and neighborhood with friendly neighbors were encountered on our walks. I would highly recommend this spot for a large group or small depending on what type of visit you are looking for. There are shops and restaurants near by which was nice to be able to enjoy in addition to the house and amenities. I would stay here again.

The River View House was wonderful! Very quiet and peaceful - great for the 7 guests we brought. The river was fun for a quick dip once in a while. The home was clean and spacious. Plenty of linens, towels, and kitchen dishes for us. Nancy was super responsive and helpful. We are planning to come back to the same rental again! We didn’t add on the studio, but likely will next time if we have more guests or more than 2 couples.

Host was easy to work with and the location was amazing! We had a great weekend get away for my birthday! The area is super relaxing and quiet. We definitely will book again when looking to go back to Clearlake.

my friend and I stayed at Peter‘s place over Easter weekend, and we just loved everything about it. The home layout was fantastic with one wing having all of the social spaces, dining kitchen lounging rooms with huge windows that looked across both lagoons. Beautiful sunset and watching the sea birds. The other wing had a sleeping quarters in the bathrooms. Everything was pristine and there was plenty of space. One room is a bunk room, which was super fun and the beds were really comfortable. The house is well located and even more beautiful than the pictures Peter was super responsive and proactive we would stay again in a heartbeat. There are such beautiful, calm, peaceful energy, a great place to unwind.

The house is perfectly located with access to the Russian River. The kitchen was fully stocked and had all the basics for cooking at the house. We didn't need to buy salt and oil or spices. It was all there. The hosts were also great about making tons of actives available like biking, inner tubes, etc. The river and hot tub were definitely big bonuses and made the house very comfortable and nice. We didn't need to leave! Town was close by as well as great hiking at Armstrong state park. We will be back!

Maja’s house was exactly what we were looking for our family retreat. Quiet, private, spacious and great amenities. The young kids and adults enjoyed the jacuzzi after spending the day in Yosemite, Mariposa and Bass Lake thanks to its great locations. Highly recommend it!

We had an amazing stay! The place was clean, very well maintained, and perfect for a group of friends. It came with so many great amenities — from the hot tub to a game room with a couple of arcade games and a pool table — which made our stay even more enjoyable. Jennifer was very responsive and provided clear instructions for both check-in and check-out, which made everything super easy. Honestly, the place is even better than the pictures — the backyard is beautiful and the kitchen is huge and had everything we needed for a 2-day stay. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing place that's a short drive from Yosemite's south entrance.

We had such a great time!! The amenities were so amazing! Paddle boats, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, fishing poles were so amazing! We did not leave except to go to the bait and tackle store! It was amazing! They were so kind and attentive! we had a wonderful time

Very quiet and peaceful. Lots to do around Bend and we wish we could have stayed longer. Hot tub and billiard table were a great addition to our trip down the west coast. Highly recommend.

Jonathan’s place was clean, calm, and in a great location. Would definitely stay here again!

I had a great stay at my little cottage in Mount Shasta. The host was always available to help out and parking in a spot off the alley in the back made it very convenient. There was a beautiful lawn and garden area a great place for my dog to enjoy as well as me.

A friend and I and our daughters had a lovely time staying here. I loved the mix of keeping the historical feel of the house and the tasteful updates the owners have done. We used the provided kayaks and paddle boards to paddle on the river. It is mellow enough that you can paddle up and down without any trouble (at least in mid-June). The neighborhood is quaint and quiet. We used the firepit one night to cook "hobo" dinners and make smores. The spa was also nice. We went to the nearby town of Guerneville to go vintage and antique shopping and eat meals. We also went on a hike near the beach. And nearby Duncan Mills is also a nice place to eat and shop. The nearby Lightwave Cafe is an experience! Definitely recommend a meal there. I would definitely stay here again.

Small hiccup getting into the house and Amber was super quick to help! The place was stunning! So beautiful and so well appointed. The home is 10/10!!

We’ve stayed with Gerson and BethAnn twice now. And we have enjoyed it both times. It’s a great place to make life long memories with my family. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Our stay at Lucky Bend Lookout was absolutely a dream. I wish I could stay on the porch overlooking the river (with redwoods right on the property!) forever. Despite the space being somewhat small for 8 adults, it was so well-appointed and with so many bonus outdoor spaces that it didn't feel that way. Sarah went out of her way to ensure we understood the details in the listing and had all the info we'd need in advance. The house was very clean, and well-stocked with the essentials. Nothing super fancy but it very much did the job. Hopefully I can come back sometime in the summer when the dock is installed.

Amazing place, amazing location, comfortable accommodations. It was a pleasure to stay here.

We really liked this place. Rural, very scenic. The cabin is very well constructed and well maintained. Nice step-in shower. Good kitchen. Bring food. There aren’t many dining choices nearby. The trading post at Dutch Flat is surprisingly well stocked, which is a good thing because the mini-mart/gas station at the Dutch Flat off ramp is the only other place around to get provisions.

Amazing place to spend a weekend, see the sunrise and enjoy the breeze of the lake with a natural view, with a good comfortable cabin ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We had a great stay per usual Bret’s mill never fails us on our one week vacation. Erin was very kind! Thank you 😊

I loved this cabin in the woods. Worked well for our group and the location in blue lakes is great. Would love to come back!

This wonderful little cabin was a great place to spend a getaway weekend with my son. The peaceful, wooded surroundings provided the relaxing backdrop I was looking for and my son was delighted with the wood burning stove. He discovered that the pine cones that were suggested as fire starters did a great job and he had a great time replenishing their supply from the woods around the cabin.

Wonderful place to stay at! Very cute and charming place. Had everything you needed and very clean !!