Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Great Location!

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of a forested area.
A kitchen with a bar area, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a guitar on the wall.
A wooden staircase leading to a door, surrounded by wooden fences and lattice panels.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living room with leather chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There are large windows and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Russian River

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monte Rio Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Upstairs Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Monte Rio

Monte Rio is home to this vacation home. Northwood Golf Club and Sonoma Zipline Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monte Rio Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rio Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monte Rio Redwoods Trailhead - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 13 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 35 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Great Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Great Location!?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Great Location! on Nov 9, 2026 start from $451, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Great Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Great Location!?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Great Location! located?

Situated in Monte Rio, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Monte Rio Public Beach and Russian River. Rio Theatre and Monte Rio Redwoods Trailhead are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the decks and getting to bring our dogs. Location was fantastic also, although it would be a bit of a hike down to the river and back up. Smelled a little smoky/musty when we arrived, but after airing out it was fine. The beds were comfortable, kitchen well equipped although a few zip lock bags or tupperware containers would be useful. Overall a magical place in the redwoods and very spacious for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely, immaculately clean property, excellent communication from the management. House had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, welcoming home in the redwoods and definitely very cozy. All instructions made using everything easy. Absolutely LOVED the house being festively decorated. And my family adored the entire place. We are looking forward to staying at The Grove in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We really enjoyed our stay! Cozy place to stay in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2025
Hello Colette, We are so glad you enjoyed your holiday stay! Thanks for being such spectacular guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Grove is a terrific, well-appointed home atop a hill overlooking Monte Rio. It served as a comfortable, clean oasis after our busy days out and about. Communication with the property manager was seamless along the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation for Sonoma County Barrel Tasting

Awesome hideaway house, clean and roomy! Well stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thank you! We think so too... ~ The Team @ Russian River Vacation Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2022
Hello Marc, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Thank you

Na
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2023
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relax in the redwoods

There's nothing quite like waking up in the morning and stepping out on the deck to enjoy the splender of nature surrounding you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thank you!!! And we agree! It's pretty amazing falling asleep at The Grove - in the redwoods - too! ~ Megan Perkins, Russian River Vacation Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Booked this property for a change of scenery. Lovely spot to hang out and do day trips wine tasting or the ocean. We also enjoyed the projector screen for a family movie night. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2022
Hello Chelsea, We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clear directions, clean upon arrival, definitely a somewhat tricky road up- wouldn't want to do for the first time in the dark or bad weather. Projection screen great for watching movies. The bbq and hot tub weren't working but I googled how to fix hot tub and we skipped the BBQ. The largest bed and couches were pretty low and soft. Peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house for a group!

Such a fun house in the most beautiful setting. The house has truly everything you need - you can tell that the owners have thought about every possible way to maximize your enjoyment! Tons of fun of things to do in the area. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thank you for such a lovely review! We love The Grove and so do our guests! We hope to see you again soon... ~ Megan @ Russian River Vacation Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

We had a simply wonderful time staying at the Grove. The accommodations were even better than I had expected! My family and I really enjoyed our stay and we all felt very comfortable and welcome. It is located very close to the river front. Totally worth the very reasonable price. Thanks for the very special memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Hi Carol, Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed The Grove and we will be sure to pass along the compliments to the owner. As always, it's a pleasure to host you. Ellen - Russian River Vacation Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway in the Redwoods

We loved our stay here. The layout for our two families was perfect with two levels of living space. The early risers were able to use the space in the lower level without waking others. The views were incredible. The sports fans in the group loved the large screen television too. The attention to deals was wonderful, even the light switches were labeled. The owners provided a wonderful binder of local information that we used frequently. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were beautiful. We would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 30, 2022
Hello Gretchen, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being fantastic guests and for the lovely review! We would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Redwood Thanksgiving Respite

Our stay in this wonderful Monte Rio home cannot be overstated. We had a thoroughly enjoyable Thanksgiving week here. The home had everything we needed. The hot tub had a few easily solved quirks, but that was it! We stayed warm, ate well, and really enjoyed the area. We hiked along Jenner Headlands Preserve, wine tasting at Lambert Bridge Winery,awesome sandwiches at The Farmer’s Wife in Sebastopol, and attended an extraordinary concert at the Iccidental Center for the Arts. The Russian River country is special, and staying here made the entire week more special. What’s not to like about watching Thanksgiving football on a projector screen. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2025
Hello Kurt, Thank you so much for your review! We loved hosting you and your family for the holiday, and you are always welcome back at The Grove :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

The Grove Terrace

We loved this house in the trees it was so tranquil. It was layed out so 2 small familys could share this home 1 upstairs 1 downstairs.The beds were very comfortable the kitchen was well stocked. The theatre size viewing screen was a delight for a movie evening. We used the bq on the the deck for quick dinners and roasted marshmallows for s'mores over the firepit. We enjoyed many excellant nearby wineries, tryed river floatubing remember to bring your own tubes or rent some.Monte Rio beach was our go to beach with free parking and dogs allowed. We made some lasting memories with our family here in the Grove house in the trees we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2023
Hello Deborah, We are so glad everyone enjoyed the stay!! Thank you for the wonderful review and for being such amazing guests! We would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay, absolutely magical

I visited The Grove in March for an extended weekend getaway with friends and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was everything we could have hoped for and more - the photos don't even do the place justice. The home was comfortable and cozy, while still being spacious and well-equipped with all of the comforts of home. The auto-timed tealight candles upon arrival were such a nice touch. Love the musical instruments, board games, and television for the rainy Saturday we had during our stay. The house binder was also very helpful. It was detailed and answered any questions we had about the house. The area is absolutely stunning. Just magical. I would definitely love to return again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

House nice. Parking a challenge.

The house is very nice but located on a very narrow street with difficult parking. We had two larger cars. Parking is a narrow platform and turning radius was a challenge to say the least. The property description should include this information. We would not have stayed here if we had known. Nothing wrong with the house, just would have appreciated knowing about the parking challenge in advance since we had two vans. Also, the beds were a bit too soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2023
Hello Skye, Thank you for your review! We are sorry to hear you had difficulty with parking at the home. We do have the following disclosed in the listing as follows in the "Know Before You Book" section so guests can make informed decisions-"Parking: Parking is permitted for a maximum of 2 vehicles in the carport. There is no additional parking nearby. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance. IF YOUR VEHILCE HAS EXCEPTIONALLY LOW CLEARANCE, PLEASE NOTE: Access to the parking deck requires that vehicles have at least 5" clearance (less than a typical small sedan). Smaller vehicles with very low clearance, such as certain sports cars, may need to park parallel to the road. Large vehicles with low clearance will not be able to park at the house." We appreciate your feedback and hope to have a chance to impress you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful escape in the woods

The Grove is a great getaway nestled between towering redwoods. You'll want to spend most of your time on one of 2 decks--bbq'ing, eating, staring into the trees, but other options for passing time include the outdoor jacuzzi and GIANT projection screen in the living room. And you're close to Monte Rio river access. Everything you might possibly need has been thoughtfully provided, from games to 5+ ways of making coffee to twinkly lights that come on at dusk. The 2 levels of the house (each with bathroom, lounge area, deck, coffee makers) are good for people who rise at different times or just want to be able to get a little separation. The beds are comfortable, with good linens. The cons: A winding 1-lane road for the last 5 min so arrive before dark. Steep staircase down from the road will be difficult for anyone with mobility issues or carrying heavy loads. Distant traffic noise is surprisingly audible from the decks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
Hello, Thank you for being such great guests! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We loved hosting you and hope to see you again soon :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Peaceful Place

Such a beautiful place in the redwoods. The road getting there is definitely unevenly paved with big dips - don’t rec low clearance cars. We have a big truck and it was fine. You just have to park in an angle to make it work. The other car was a sedan and again if you park in an angle it will be fine. Loved the hot tub in the redwoods and the big screen for movies. The base is broken but it’s still very cool. My family of five (two couples ) stayed at the place. The fire pit is lovely. The kitchen has just enough to get by for cooking. Definitely dog friendly. The only downfall is not having a third bathroom for the person staying in the second bedroom next to kitchen as they have to use the master bedroom to get to the bathroom. For families it’s okay but for couples it might be an issue if it bothers you. 15-20 min walk to beach in a very quiet neighborhood. Loved how peaceful it is!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2024
Hello Tammy, Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity in the trees

My family of 4 came here for spring break and wow! The house is more beautiful in person. The details to the decor were amazing. The furniture pieces including beds were comfortable. Hot tub was perfect temperature when we arrived too. The individual heaters in every room were great since we came during a week when it was cooler and the house warms up nicely. The two decks are beautiful and perfect for outdoors when it’s warmer. The narrow windy road leading to the house is a bit daunting but so long as you drive during the day it’s good. Follow the directions to the house provided by the manager for sure! I had to use the vacuum and only thing there is that is a non pleasant smell comes out from it. Maybe it’s the vacuum bag? The house was well stocked with cleaning and bathroom supplies too. The downstairs area with second kitchenette was super cute. We didn’t use it but I enjoyed looking at how it was decorated. Communication with the property manager was efficient and prompt. She was super friendly. We would totally love to stay here again. Its proximity to the beach and other landmarks is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2023
Hello Mital, Thank you for being such fantastic guests! And for the wonderful review! We did see you mentioned the vacuum and reached out to the cleaner and are going to have that taken care of :) We are beyond happy you enjoyed your stay and welcome you back at any of our properties!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TREE-mendous

This was our family of six’s (dad, mom, 3 teens and a pup) first experience staying in a vacation home. Boy did you all set the bar high. LOCATION: TREE-mendous spot perched perfectly amongst the redwoods, and I do mean amongst! Yes the drive on a one lane road that carries two way traffic was a bit hairy the first time (I recommend getting here with daylight to spare); however, it just became a fun adventure after the first drive. We were in a minivan, and after I saw a UPS truck squeeze by, I thought, “If he can do it, so can I.”. Just remember your driver’s ed class; cars going downhill have the right of way. Be aware that there’s lots of stairs from the parking spot and in the house. I’m 55 with a back that feels 88, but I was still fine. HOME: Trees envelop you as you sit on one the deck(s) or relax in the jacuzzi. It is quiet and peaceful. The owners thought of EVERYTHING. If you have it in your home, it’s here too. Directions and notes on how things work are everywhere. The binders of information are really helpful.. The pictures don’t do the property justice. The beds were too soft, but that’s a “me” problem. SERVICE: We had a small inconsequential issue which required attention. This being our first experience in a vacation home, I didn’t think it would be quick. I was wrong. A couple of texts and a phone call later, issue addressed! Great customer service.. I wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful home. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2024
Hello Eric, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! It is a great area to stay in and we are happy you appreciated the home and its surroundings. Thank you for your kind words and for being such fantastic guests! We would love to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely home in the treetops; outstanding features

This home is likely to be remembered as one of the best ofs in our vacation rentals. I generally like to spend most of my time exploring but I was content to hang around this home enjoying its outdoor deck in the treetops, the hot tub, and the very enjoyable home theater. Traveled with our adult children and having two floors gave us plenty of room to sprawl out. The three bedrooms were all nicely appointed, as was the home overall. Loved the decor throughout and the high level of thoughtfulness for guests. I’ve truly NEVER been in a rental that considered so large a range of guest needs and provided such detailed instructions to make you feel at home. Whatever eventuality could have happened, I felt like I could just open the guest book & find where to find what I needed or where to go to get it. When I searched the first aid kit for a bandaid, I was so impressed to see it stocked with all the basics plus things like activated charcoal, pepto pills and allergy meds. the kinds of things you never find except in the bottom of a Mom tote. Really appreciated the thoughtfulness when I had some tummy rumbles one day. The whole house is that way: I kept expecting to not find something I needed but they have thought of it all. They even provide accessories for dog guests. The beds were super comfortable with high quality bedcoverings. The two kitchens have all you need (basic spices) to make great meals. Loved the coffee making options. Lots of games and puzzles; musical instruments to play. The decks are wonderful places to just relax. Loved watching leaves drop and spin down to the ground. There were only two things that I were less than perfect. 1) my son went to bed and was greeted by a dead bug on the duvet. We also found that some of the hand towels had makeup stains that were not evident until unfolded. We thought the towels were left dirty so we washed them & the stains remained so I am going to guess they were just stained but housekeeping should know that a guest has no way to know that. It just looks like someone hung up dirty towels. 2) the one way road is a bit daunting to navigate, especially in a larger car/SUV, but worse is the parking. You WILL LIKELY scrape the *^# out of your car if you don’t have the clearance. The parking deck entry is VERY oddly dipped. Adding a pic w/a parked sedan would help make the point of how this affects many normal cars. My SUV was fine. My son’s Lexus badly scraped its fender and underbody.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2022
Hello Aimee, We are elated you enjoyed your time at The Grove! It sounds like the home was perfect for you, and we really appreciate your highlighting so many of the special touches and details in your review. Creating a wonderful space for guests is such a great joy, and more so when we hear from guests how much it means to them! Our apologies we missed the mark in the two points you mentioned. We are so sorry to hear about your sons car! We try our best to warn guests of certain parking accommodations ahead of time to help plan accordingly. We did have one of our inspectors check on the parking area to see if there were any changes. He found that the “dip” was the Sweetwater Springs meter cover (local water department) and they have since gone out and raised it so other cars won’t get stuck on it. We also spoke with the cleaner and followed up about the stained towels. And we’re so sorry there was a bug! In our wooded area, bugs can slip in when we’re not there, after the home has been made ready for guests – but it doesn’t happen too often at The Grove. We do hope that you will consider this one of your special places, and come stay again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place, will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Property

Stayed here with my wife for her b-day and found property to be spacious and gorgeously nestled among the redwoods on the Monte Rio hillside. Hot tub was clean and private and decks were great for relaxing in morning and afternoons. We enjoyed wood burning fire place and big screen projector in living room. Wluld definely stay again. I will say that road to property and parking is not suited for sports cars. I have a Porsche and I scraped underbody on road to property and could not make the parking spaces work without damaging my car.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2022
Hello Kristopher, Thank you for being such lovely guests. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you all again :)
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