Location: Monte Rio, Russian River, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Centrally Located to Wine Country, Coast, 70 Mi North of SF)
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Detached Unit, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Cottage, cabin, northern california, wine country, redwoods, pacific coast, camp, compound, bungalow, hot tub, spa, private yards,russian river, napa, sonoma, guerneville, san francisco bay area, gay friendly, LBGT, Lazy Bear, Bohemian, Duncans Mills, Occidental, Forestville, Sebastopol, Jenner
Our largest one bedroom, The Heron is a lovely, comfortable and well designed cottage, with a private fenced yard, HUGE, sunny deck. It is a beautifully decorated, with french doors through out, and has a dishwasher and gas fireplace. Designed for two couples to share the space yet retain night time privacy, this romantic cottage, will sleep up to four people. (**up to 6 with add on cabin.)
**(Need more sleeping space? There is a detached auxiliary sleeping cabin is also available as an add on.
The sleeping cabin has a queen bed, w/c only (no shower).
This sleeping cabin may not be rented separately, but is available to our cottage guests as an add on. Additional charges apply. See rates.)
All of our cottage have private yards, private hot tubs, private gas grills, fully equipped, granite counter kitchens, gas or electric fireplaces, premium satellite TV, WiFi, nice linens, including bathrobes, use of the common area and are 1/2 blocks away from two beautiful old restaurants and comfortable bars on the Russian River.
ABOUT MONTE RIO COTTAGES: We have just remodeled the whole compound (three sweet cottages and a sleeping cabin (Camp Serenity), a studio (the Hummingbird) and 2 one bedrooms (the Stellar Jay and the Heron).
The cottages can be rented individually or rent the entire compound. (VRBO #190238, 245198, 250195). The cabin may only be rented as an add on cabin.
The 1/2 acres compound is artistically designed to let you retreat to your own vacation wonderland or gather with friends and family for social reunions. The cottages are joined by on extensive decks that are separated by many gates. You can keep your cottage private with your gates closed and locked or open all of the gates for use of the entire compound by one group. All of the cottages were built around the turn of the 1900's and have been completely renovated with 21st century amenities.
We have a two night minimum all year three day minimum for holiday and special local events.
(We offer 1 night stays, if available, on a walk in basis. No advanced reservations for -1-night.)
A security deposit and linen/cleaning fee are required.
Check for specials in the rate section, or visit our website.
Please call me for more pictures and to ask questions.
Thanks for your interest.
Janis
We are located
1/2 block from the Village Inn and
1 1/2 blocks from the Highland Dell, (two historic hotels with fine restaurants and comfortable bars that overlook the Russian River.)
We are within walking distance to:
The Bohemian Grove, (2 blocks)
The Monte Rio Beach, (5 blocks)
The Monte Rio Amphitheater
The Monte Rio Community Center
The Monte Rio Community Tennis Courts
Northwoods Golf Course (an Alister MacKenzie designed golf course), 3/4 mile east on River Rd
We are 6 miles to the Pacific Coast (at Jenner),
4 miles to Guerneville
4 miles to Duncan's Mills
6 miles to Occidental
30 minutes from Santa Rosa
1 1/4 hour to San Francisco.
We are located within driving distance of many Sonoma County wineries.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : Luxury Linens, oversize bath towels
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace : In living room.
- Wood Fireplace : We have a community outdoor fire pit, for evening campfires, on our wooded grounds, next to the cottages. As a courtesy, we provide the wood. Please read the rules for a fire, which is located next to the firewood. It is nice to gather around an outdoor fire, especially on those crisp, autumn nights on the river.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed : There is an auxiliary sleeping cabin on the compound that has a queen bed and water closet (no shower). This cabin may only be rented as an add on to our full cottage guests only. Additional charges apply.
- Convertible Bed : Queen fold out sofa. We provide an addition feather bed, luxury linens and feather comforter, to make the fold out more comfortable.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : This is a large, 6 person, Sundance Spa.
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : We provide a small amount of coffee, non-dairy creamer and sugar. As a courtesy, we also provide common spices, cooking oil, and flour.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : We provide a complete kitchen. There are also outdoor utensils for the gas grill.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : The cottages are located in the California Wine Country. This area is rich with great restaurants, great chefs and great ingredients. We are happy to recommend a variety of restaurants, chefs and to tell you where to find the local fares. Sonoma County is a cornucopia of a delicious food items. If you are a cook, you will really enjoy having these great, local food ingredients at your fingertips, as well as your own kitchen to come back to.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : This cottage has a HUGE deck for outdoor entertaining and grilling.
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone : cell phone available upon request
- Free Long Distance : cell phone w/free long distance available upon request
- Cell Phone : cell phone available upon request
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Wood Fireplace: We have a community outdoor fire pit, on our wooded grounds, next to the cottages. As a courtesy, we provide the wood. Please read the rules for a fire, which is located next to the firewood. It is nice to gather around an outdoor fire, especially on those crisp, autumn nights on the river.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Additional charges could apply.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- We located only 1/2 block from the famous "Village Inn" and 1-1/2 blocks from the "Highland Dell". Both of these lovely hotels have very interesting histories, first class restaurants and wonderfully comfortable bars that overlook the Russian River. It is a nice option, while staying at our cottages, to have the luxury of a great meal at either of these fine inns.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May - Sept & Holidays--$250/nt, $1500/wk **(optional add on cabin $80/nt,$480/wk)
Oct - April---$225/nt, $1350/wk, **(optional add on cabin $75/nt, $450/wk)
Spring Special:(option 1) $200/nt Fri-Sun, $180/nt Mon-Thurs,(add on cabin $62-65)
Spring Special:(option 2) 2 nights get 3rd night 1/2 off, $1125/wk
**Add on auxiliary detached sleeping cabin available. (queen bed, w/c, no shower).
**Add on cabin is available to cottage guests only & can't be rented separately.
-2-night min for advanced reservations, -1-night available on a walk in basis only
There is always a $100 linen/cleaning fee and 9% Sonoma County Tax
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
We live across the street and we've loved the cute little compound for years. It had fallen into disrepair and when it came up for sale, we bought it, remodeled it and refurbished it. It's been a labor of love and now we have the pleasure of sharing our place with people who are making memories. It's so rewarding to read the guest book after our guests leave. So far, every entry has been positive!
Why the Owner Chose Monte Rio
We have lovingly remodeled and refurbished these cottages to capture that wonderful, "vacation on the river" feel. We have lived across the street from the cottages for the past 11 years, and it still feels like we are on vacation her. We hope you'll enjoy Monte Rio, the Russian River and Monte Rio Cottages as much as we do!
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Our cottages are newly renovated and beautiful! We are in a redwood forest; a wooded setting, yet it is sunny all day at the cottages. The little 1/2 acre compound is fenced, and we have a wonderful common area, with a nice fire pit for evening campfires. We have a great location...15 minutes from the coast, in the middle of the California Wine Country, 5 blocks from the public beach, on the Russian River, 1/2 block from a safe, beautiful bar and restaurant that overlooks the river and we are in the Redwoods! We are 5 minutes from Northwoods Golf Course. (It was designed by Alister MacKenzie, who also designed Pebble Beach.) Monte Rio is known as "Vacation Wonderland"!
Property Photos
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- Living Room of the Heron - Monte Rio, California Cottage with Private Hot Tub and Wi-Fi, near Restaurants
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- Bedroom the Heron - Monte Rio, California Cottage with Private Hot Tub and Wi-Fi, near Restaurants
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- Bathroom, the Heron - Monte Rio, California Cottage with Private Hot Tub and Wi-Fi, near Restaurants
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- looking into the bedroom, from living room
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- looking onto deck, front living room
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- Looking down onto the commons
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- Looking up at the deck and the Heron
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- huge decks for entertaining, multiple outdoor dining areas
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- Sundance spa- full massage jets, seats 6
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- Full kitchen with dishwasher.
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- Camp Serenity-sleeping cabin available, queen bed, w/c no shower,added cost
Traveler Reviews (2)
Great getaway cottage
Guest: Lindsay
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11
Review Submitted: 11/15/11
My big strong boyfriend and I stayed here last weekend and we had a great time. It was a great getaway from the city. The big deck overlooks a pretty forest. It was just the two of us, but you could really host a big dinner party on the patio. There is a barbecue and plenty of room back there. The jacuzzi is great too. It seems brand new. The town is real small and secluded. If you're looking for a rocking weekend, don't come here. If you're looking for a beautiful cottage where you can go do some wine tasting, buy a few bottles, and get drunk with your main man by the fireplace - do come here. Fanks Janis!
Owner response:Wow Lindsay, Thanks! We enjoyed hearing the laughter wafting over to our house from yours! Please come back again, with your big strong man!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Guests
Guest: Weesie
(Woodland CA)
Date of Stay: 10/18/11
Review Submitted: 11/01/11
We were looking for a relaxing place to say and when we found this location through Living Social, we were quite pleased. The accommodations did not disappoint us. They were clean, quiet and lend itself for a relaxing and romantic time. Customer service was great and we would definitely recommend this place to friends and family. Northwood Gulf Club and Restaurant was pleasant and had good food. Duncans Mills had some nice and unique shops. Driving through the redwoods was peaceful and beautiful. Of course, we had the good fortune of beautiful weather with clear skies and temperature in the mid 70's.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
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