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TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Place, Northwood Golf Club
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bohemian Grove
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning River & Valley View

Stunning River & Valley View

Welcome to your peaceful hilltop escape in Monte Rio — a rustic-meets-refined getaway tucked among the redwoods with sweeping views of the Russian River below. This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is dog-friendly, thoughtfully stocked, and perfect for relaxing after a day of wine tasting, paddling the river, or hiking beneath the redwoods.

Inside, you’ll find warm wood interiors and comfortable furnishings that create a cabin-like feel with all the modern comforts. The open living space features a gas fireplace, large flat-screen TV, board games, and a laptop-friendly workspace—perfect for a little work between adventures. The dining area and the fully equipped kitchen includes everything from a crockpot to wine glasses for evenings in.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed + Twin Futon

Outside, take in forest and river views from the spacious deck, complete with lounge chairs and a dining table—ideal for morning coffee or sunset dinners. The backyard offers a tranquil forest setting with a small manmade pond (note: direct access).

TOT Certificate # 4257N
Permit# TVR17-0385
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Russian River. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony
  • Steps from Russian River and Monte Rio Public Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Pet friendly with fee. If you wish to bring a pet but have not yet paid the mandatory pet fee then reach out to the guest contact. No dogs in the pond
No smoking in the residence. Fireworks are also illegal in the Sonoma County Fire District.
Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Stunning River & Valley View Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael C O.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness

issues

The house was very nice and comf9rtable and had most things needed for comfort and efficiency. What was not noted was the amoudlyt of noise from outside, the disturbance of the rural view by roads, and the gathering of a loud church gathering singing loudly for hours on a Sunday morning. Also access to the river on a weekend is difficult and very crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home to enjoy the river

Four friends stayed here and enjoyed the patio overlooking the river. Was great for cooking---new can opener needed though :) 5 minute walk to Bartlett's grocery and nearby tennis courts. Really enjoyed the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SUSAN N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heat Wave

Stayed during a heat wave, but was cool in this home even without air conditioning. Great view of the river and Monte Rio beach is less than a half mile. Grocery store is near beach, so very convenient. Home was super comfortable and lots of room for a 2 bedroom home. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Accommodations

The house was very nice and clean. The view was very nice. My greatest concerns came about up on arrival. First, there is no mention of the extremely narrow street and no dedicated parking. My son drives a large diesel truck that had to be parked far away. They have a 4 month old that had to be walked in the rain. Secondly, the steps were mentioned on the booking site but the steepness was not mentioned. I have very painful knees and walking up and down these stairs was painful and dangerous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views but

Our stay was disappointing. We had come to the Russian River to celebrate my birthday. We soon discovered upon arrival that we were not alone. What we thought was a private home actually had a tenant living downstairs and another tenant in the guest house. We could hear the downstairs tenant talking, coughing, singing, playing music and showering. I'm sure she could hear us as well. From the guest house, we could hear music, could smell and feel the hot air from the clothes dryer vent in the courtyard when it was being used. The shutters to the guest house would be open and closed at various times and the tenant downstairs told us that someone was living there. There was a sign in the house asking us to observe a quiet time from 10pm to 9am so as not to disturb the downstairs tenants. I could find nothing in the online description for this house that included information about a tenant downstairs or an occupant in the guest house. There was a license posted at the front door of the house stating that this property should only have 1 tenant. Renting this home for 3 nights was not a small investment and our expectation was that it would be private. I think we were sold something that was misrepresented.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a very pleasant stay at this wonderful home. The house is tastefully furnished with everything we needed, to include a full kitchen, for a quiet getaway. We especially enjoyed the close proximity to Armstrong Redwoods State Park and downtown Guerneville, which was less than five miles away. Also, there is a free EV charging station less than 4 1/2 miles away from the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jochen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Monte Rio Russian River

Very comfortable nice home in Monte Rio overlooking the river. We stayed 3 nights and really enjoyed our mini-vacation at the Russian River Area. The kitchen was well equipped, so was the rest of the house. The owner was very helpful. Will definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2023

We were celebrating our 40th anniversary and had a wonderful time staying here. I don't think the pictures really do it justice. We spent most of our time outside on the large deck in the lounges watchiing bats, satellites, the space station and numerous perseid meteors. And of course the Redwoods! The inside is very nicely decorated, comfy/cozy! Some previous comments mention the stairs....I think they must have been fixed as I didn't find them rickety at all. And prior comments about ice.....there is now a separate freezer with ice which we really appreciated. We golfed 2 days at the beautiful Northwoods golf course. The restaurant there is quite good too. NOTE - It seems many many places are closed on Monday and/or Tuesday. Eating is rather hard to find. We Will stay here again, maybe sooner than we thought when we first rented. But we would so it Wednesday and on. It was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

PHAIK IM O., San Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness

Baptism with nature

Best Russian River experience. Beautiful house with splendid view of the R River just outside of wide balcony. Soothing lovely Zen-like pond in front garden. Delightful , Delightful , Delightful .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

larry b., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great deck and view

We enjoyed our stay and will stay again in the summer if available. The house was clean and spacious, especially the large and well equipped kitchen. Large deck over looking river and bridge. A few minor things; The stairs to get down to home were a bit wobbly near the top and once inside the gate your standing on a stair to close it not a landing. Street is very narrow and parking was a challenge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nuala M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely views, short stroll to river

We really enjoyed the peaceful surrounding and deck views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Place

We really enjoyed our stay. The facilities were true to the website pics and description, clean and charming. The view from the deck of the river was fantastic. We ran into the owner who even gave us some fresh salmon just caught that day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

linda v., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness

Monte Rio peace

Our stay in Monte Rio with beautiful views from the deck was heavenly. The garden and pond was serene and brought a sense of zen and calm. The interior of the home was comfy and clean. In the mornings we freshly ground our coffee beans and brewed our cup of joes. Then sit on the deck overlooking the river and listening to birds chirping. If you want a relaxing stay to read a book, walk into town without TV then this is a place for you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRED V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This was my wife’s birthday week, daughters visited on the weekend. The rest of the time we relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful view. Would recommend this to anyone looking for peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022