Our room on the main property was lovely. The meadows & gardens are beautiful. Restaurant was really good with great service.

Really sad to have missed the opportunity to be on the river as this property had direct access. This was not disclosed about the property in any direct way. Happy to hear they r building a new pool & jacuzzi on the main property as the existing pool on their annex property across the highway was unappealing.

Dawn Ranch is lovely - the property is situated in a redwood grove and it is deeply soothing to walk around and see these magnificent giants towering over everything. The cabins are darling; compact and efficient with comfy bedding, terrific towels and spa-quality bathroom products (Le Labo). We took advantage of a last-minute upgrade offer and switched to a meadow-facing chalet. A giant redwood was right outside the window....,maybe 9-10 inches away. We could have touched it if we had opened the window but my fear of mosquitos kept it closed! We ended up canceling our anniversary dinner reservation (which was about 30 minutes away) to instead enjoy the beautiful terrace and exceptional cuisine at The Lodge. Guerneville is compact and charming; we walked to get ice cream and coffee the first afternoon and then borrowed the resort's complimentary bicycles to head over to Baked on the River for a delicious breakfast in their riverside garden. Overall, a terrific getaway right here in the greater Bay Area!

Had a minor phone miscommunication due to there being a 3-day onsite music festival at Dawn Ranch but all was resolved when we arrived. Would recommend the property not gift splits of Korbel Champagne even though it is just down the road. There are so many better wineries also nearby!

It’s tucked in the redwood forest. Beautiful gardens. Great room. Amazing shower!! The spa has yoga in the morning which is next level… great cafe and food and excellent staff.

Heating and cooling is a bit of a game to get right… the cabins don’t seem insulated so I was turning the heat on and off a lot to get a nice ambient temperature. But honestly it’s not hard to do. No desk or small table in the single king bed room which is a missed opportunity.

+ great location in center of Guerneville, very easy to walk around. + room was picture accurate, very comfortable, with a bedroom space and a reading space. + all well equipped with small fridge, AC perfectly working, windows would open if needed with protection against bugs and mosquitos. Bed was very comfortable. + bathroom working perfectly, including soaps and other care products provided. + very reliable and fast wifi. + great nature environment, great view.

- only downside was the noise isolation. The room was located nearby the main road going through town (even though we could not see it). We can hear cars and trucks passing by since early morning. It was possible to slightly hear the mumble of people chatting in the next door room. Although nothing too disturbing.

Attractive facilities, very friendly staff, quality restaurant, cozy bar, simple but attractive and well appointed rooms, and walkability to Town huge plus. I’ve been coming here for over 20 years through various iterations, and it just keeps getting better as “the” place to stay in Guerneville!

Be sure to ask if you’ll be staying in free standing cabins onsite or across the street at sister location that’s been acquired. We were initially disappointed to have to run across the highway and being down the road from the onsite facilities, but ultimately it didn’t prove to be that long a walk or big deal despite being an initial disappointment and surprise.

Beautifully landscaped and tranquil among the redwoods. Loved the meditation offering. Outside bath was fabulous! Think sauna/steam room use should be offered for free if you purchase any other treatments.

A bit pricey. No table or chair in the room, although lots of places to sit outside in public spaces. For inclement weather, would have liked a larger common space for reading/games etc. Walkable to town and close to Armstrong Woods and the redwoods .

The central location of Dawn Ranch is great. Having multiple properties gives a bunch more options depending on what you are looking for.

The only negative I would have is that the room needed seating. The chair provided wasn't very sturdy.

The staff were welcoming from the beginning! We were there to celebrate a birthday and they had a card presented in the room when we walked in. The room was very cute and clean. I loved all the attention to detail. The grounds were stunning and we were lucky enough to stay on a night where live music was playing. We enjoyed the amenities all around the property - corn hole, restaurant, firepits, and close proximity to the river and downtown Guerneville. In the morning, they dropped off a little basket of pasties as well which we enjoyed with coffee on the little patio. Will definitely return!

Exceptionally located walking distance to shops and restaurants. Direct river access. Beautiful fall foliage this time of year. Cabins are adorable. Food at the restaurant is a must. And we loved the on site spa as well.

Nothing

Everything was beautiful and nice from the front desk people to the spa experience. We also loved borrowing the bikes and riding to Armstrong Redwoods National Reserve. The flowers and landscaping are also beautiful on the grounds.

We didn't love the morning coffee in the tea bags.