See you at
the beach.

A fun redwood cabin perched above the Russian River — wraparound porch, vintage stove, and a famous red-door outhouse named the Little John.

3 Bedrooms
6 Sleeps
100ft to Beach
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Modern comfort, vintage soul.

River Roost is the kind of cabin that makes you want to put your phone down. Tucked into the redwoods above Summerhome Park's sandy beach, it's a three-bedroom retreat on the Russian River with a deep wraparound porch, river views from every chair, and the kind of charm you can't fake.

Inside, you'll find a working vintage electric stove, cedar-paneled bedrooms, a curious round-arch headboard, and a daybed nook surrounded by empty picture frames waiting for your weekend's best memories. Outside: an outdoor cedar shower, a sun deck for swimsuits-only mornings, and a separate outhouse with a candy-red door that we (lovingly) call the Little John. The redwood canopy does the cooling — no A/C, no fuss.

River Views
Vintage Stove
Pet Friendly
Covered porch with picnic table overlooking the Russian River
The Little John outhouse with bright red door on the sun deck
Vintage white stove with chrome details in the cabin kitchen

The basics, the comforts, the curiosities.

Self check-in

Lockbox at the door. Arrive whenever works for you.

Steps to the river

Stairs from the cabin lead down toward the Russian River.

Coffee bar

A full coffee setup with grinder, drip, and morning sunlight.

Russian River Beach

Shared beach access just steps from the cabin — sand, sun, and the river.

Russian River Beach

The Little John

Our beloved red-door outhouse — equal parts charm and functional plumbing.

The Little John

Outdoor Cedar Shower

Rinse off the river under the redwoods in our cedar-walled outdoor shower.

Outdoor Cedar Shower

Wraparound Porch

A covered river-view deck with fans, picnic table, and Adirondack chairs.

Wraparound Porch

Vintage Electric Stove

A working mid-century electric range anchors the cabin's full kitchen.

Vintage Electric Stove

Pet Friendly

Bring the dog. The redwoods, river, and porch are all pup-approved.

Pet Friendly
  • River view
  • Beach view
  • Vineyard view
  • Full kitchen — cook your own meals
  • Electric stove
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Drip coffee maker
  • Hot water kettle
  • Blender
  • Cooking basics — pots, pans, oil, salt & pepper
  • Dishes & silverware
  • Wine glasses
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area on the porch
  • Barbecue utensils — grill, charcoal, skewers
  • Essentials — towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper
  • Cotton bed linens
  • Free washer (in building)
  • Free dryer (in building)
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Outdoor cedar shower
  • Hot water
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Cleaning products
  • The Little John (separate red-door outhouse)
  • Private patio & balcony
  • Wraparound covered porch with river view
  • Sun deck with the Little John
  • Outdoor furniture & dining area
  • Picnic table
  • Gas BBQ grill
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor cedar shower
  • Surrounded by redwoods
  • Porch ceiling fans
  • Stairs down to the river
  • Shared beach access — guests can enjoy a nearby beach
  • Quiet riverside neighborhood (Summerhome Park)
  • Stairs to the river just outside the cabin
  • 60-inch HDTV with Roku
  • Game console
  • Pack 'n play / travel crib (available upon request)
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Bunk-bed nook for kids
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cool, redwood-shaded canopy keeps the cabin comfortable
  • Extra blankets for cooler river evenings
  • Wifi
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Free parking on premises
  • Self check-in
  • Lockbox at the door
  • Pets allowed (assistance animals always allowed)
  • Long-term stays allowed (28+ days)
Picnic table on the porch overlooking the river
Aerial view of the river beach with kayaks
Little John outhouse with red door
Porch with hanging lantern and river view
Wraparound porch with ceiling fans
Cabin perched on the hillside

Slow down at the river.

Sit on the wraparound porch and watch the Russian River drift by.

Forestville, just past Santa Rosa.

River Roost sits in Summerhome Park, a historic riverside neighborhood tucked between redwoods and the Russian River — about 75 minutes north of San Francisco. You're within easy reach of West County wineries, Sonoma Coast beaches, Armstrong Redwoods, and the eclectic restaurant scenes of Forestville and Guerneville.

Summerhome Park Beach

Shared sandy beach access — 100 ft from your door

Armstrong Redwoods

Old-growth redwood hikes — 15 minutes

Forestville & Guerneville

The Farmhouse Inn, Boon Eat + Drink, dive bars and donuts

West County Wineries

Iron Horse, Hartford, Joseph Phelps Freestone — all under 30 minutes

Sonoma Coast

Goat Rock and Bodega Bay — 35 minutes through redwoods

The Russian River curving through the redwoods, seen from the cabin's deck
Forestville, California

75 minutes from San Francisco

Ready for a river weekend?

Whether you're escaping the city, gathering the family, or just need a few days where the loudest sound is the river — River Roost is built for it. Tap below to check availability and lock in your dates.

Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Minimum Stay 2 nights
Check-in 4:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM

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Questions? Email kylec@gather-stays.com

Stories from the porch.