Dawn Ranch

we had a good time,...

Liked: It was our first time coming back after the flood. We wanted to splurge and get one of the cottages. We didn't realize we'd have to run across the busy street every time we wanted to come to the main property... it would have been much more pleasant if everything was on the same plot of land and not across a busy street. The fridge in the room was also extremely small.
Disliked: the food and drinks were great but insanely overpriced. Also would have been better if the main pool (in the sun) was available during our stay, we were told we couldn't use it.

Exceptional

Liked: Location

Exceptional

Superb

False advertising

Liked: Foliage around the property is beautiful; meals, although very very expensive, are good and high quality
Disliked: Loads of false advertising. Access to spa amenities (sauna/steam room) needs to be booked through Resort Pass. This was sold out for entirety of our stay and staff told us the workaround was to book a $300 massage. Yoga location was incorrectly advertised, leading us to miss the only session. Dogs were allowed IN THE POOL, which was gross. Place is advertised as having 2 heated pools— every person who got into the pool remarked at how freezing it was. When I told staff, they suggested I use the hot tub instead. There was dog waste on the gravel path around the back of our cabin. WiFi was incredibly spotty. I shared my feelings about all of the above with guest services and there was nothing done to make our stay better.

We will be back

Liked: Beautiful setting, wonderful staff, incredible food at the Lodge
Disliked: Nothing

Exceptional

Beautiful stay and dine camp...

Liked: Charming cabins amidst the giant redwoods! Directly on the Russian River with kayaks available. The pool was nice. Fairly quiet property with a lot of families. The Lodge restaurant was convenient… we had a wonderful dinner!
Disliked: The Meadow cabin interior space is tight!

Superb