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~Historic Riverfront 5 Bed 5 1/2 Bath home + Hot Tub, Private Dock & Watercraft~

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Rear of home facing the Russian River with stairs leading to seasonal dock.
Boats generally available May - September, river conditions permitting.
Deck space offering lounge area, dining area and riverfront views.
Hot tub located in Redwood tree fairy ring facing the Russian River.
A ceiling of Redwood trees as seen from inside the riverfront hot tub deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 125000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park
  • Northwood Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Johnson's Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Lower level East End suite with private access to decks

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Lower level West End suite with private access to decks

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upper level Corner Bedroom with en suite bath with shower/tub combo

1 King Bed

Upper level Middle Bedroom with Redwood Tree views and en suite bath

1 Queen Bed

Upper level Primary Bedroom with Riverfront views and en suite bath with shower/tub combo

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Game Room 1/2 bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Lower level Hall bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower level West End bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upper level Corner Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upper level Middle Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper level Primary Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

~Historic Riverfront 5 Bed 5 1/2 Bath home + Hot Tub, Private Dock & Watercraft~

The River Queen has long been considered one of the premier riverfront vacation rentals in West Sonoma County. Originally built in 1930, the River Queen is a unique blend of old and new. The ideal location for a family reunion, multi-family vacation, work retreat, or friends getaway. Highlights include: an enclosed sun porch overlooking the back decks and the River – with three separate seating areas; a large redwood deck with multiple levels, seating and dining areas, and a full-sized hot tub set in a fairy ring of majestic redwoods. Concrete stairs lead directly down to the River with a seasonal concrete dock. There are kayaks, a canoe, and inflatable flotation devices. Located within minutes of town, shopping, and Northwood Golf Club – an Alister MacKenzie designed nine-hole golf course, hiking trails, and the Pacific Ocean. The house has more than 5000 square feet of living area. A wonderful place for group activities, but large enough for everyone to have their own space to relax and enjoy.

Property manager

Naomi Smith
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Always supervise children near hot tub and river.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pets must be crated if left alone inside home.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please gather used towels and place them in the laundry bins in the laundry room. Unused towels may be left in bathrooms. Used sheets may be left on slept in beds.
Please throw away any used food items such as to go food containers. Unopened food and drinks may be left for housekeeping and will be appreciated!
In addition to all windows and doors, please be sure to lock the hot tub, the gate to the river and return all boats to the storage area under the deck ensuring they are locked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Traveler Must Include Number of Guests and Brief Description of Reason for Visit To the Area
Per So Co VR Ordinance: No amplified music at any time. Quiet times 9:00 pm - 10:00 am, please keep your voices to a minimum during these times.
Per So Co VR Ordinance: Outdoor burning of solid fuels and possession of fireworks is prohibited. Evacuation during an emergency is mandatory.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number ZPE15-0441

About the area

Monte Rio

Located in Monte Rio, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Ross State Historic Park and Children's Bell Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Monte Rio Public Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bohemian Grove - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Korbel Winery - 12 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 34 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ~Historic Riverfront 5 Bed 5 1/2 Bath home + Hot Tub, Private Dock & Watercraft~ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at ~Historic Riverfront 5 Bed 5 1/2 Bath home + Hot Tub, Private Dock & Watercraft~?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ~Historic Riverfront 5 Bed 5 1/2 Bath home + Hot Tub, Private Dock & Watercraft~?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ~Historic Riverfront 5 Bed 5 1/2 Bath home + Hot Tub, Private Dock & Watercraft~ located?

This family-friendly Monte Rio holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Russian River, Monte Rio Public Beach and Rio Theatre. Northwood Golf Club is 2 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nora P.

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

Amazing River Home

The River Queen is everything we wanted it to be. Amazing location, incredibly comfortable and clean, and spacious. Our family felt fortunate to have time there to enjoy all it had to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Great place to relax and gather.

A quiet place to gather, relax, float, soak, socialize and unwind. Plenty of space for a group to gather and spread out. Activities of all sorts nearby for all sorts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivek S.

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

Felt like Home

We had a great time here. Lots of space and things to do. Sunroom was gorgeous. Great hiking trails close by. Overall we had a good relaxing time with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minkz N.

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

The River Queen is simply amazing

What an amazing location - right on the river in a quaint town next to a absolute gem of a golf course. Would love to come back here. Plentiful amenities at the home with lots of entertainment, a hot tub within the redwoods, and the Russian River. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda N.

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

Beautiful home!

We were celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary. All our kids came into town and was thrilled with the size of the home. We had a wonderful 5 days. We definitely are planning a trip back in warmer weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Amazing trip with friends

We had such a great time at the River Queen! There are so many things to do both at the house and in the surrounding area. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment. We really enjoyed the game tables downstairs and the hot tub in the redwoods. Would absolutely stay here again if given the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

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

Great house, great location

Spacious, entertaining, nice house, stayed for a weekend and loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Big House on the River

Great place for family and friends - every thing we needed. Management was responsive to our needs and the house was in good shape. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie O.

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

Reunion

The place was gorgeous and perfect for our getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

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

Wonderful visit

Great place for a family to gather! We enjoyed a lovely Christmas celebration at the River Queen and hope to return during the swimming season!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

good time had by all

Lots of space for groups to gather, or if you want some alone time, you have that too. Something for everyone. We are excited to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Friends Getaway

Our group had such an awesome stay at this property. It was so fun to have all the water floats and boats to use. It was so nice to have the extra living room and kitchen for the teens to hangout. We would love to come visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Fantastic family reunion spot. Tons of space to spread out.

The location on the river was perfect. We enjoyed their paddle boards, kayaks, floats, and the hot tub with amazing views of the redwoods towering above. SomeWent swimming in the river. Also We had 10 people. There are three bedrooms with queen or king beds upstairs, comfortable bed and each with an emsuite bath. The kitchen was large with plenty of pots, pans. Three coffee makers for different preferences. One Keurig and two Mr.Coffee types. Large Dining table that fit all of us. Downstairs were one bedroom with queen bed and extra couch outside of it. En-suite bath. The final bedding area worked really well for a family of four with two young children. It was a lock off for the parents bedroom with the attached bedroom worth 2 twin beds for their kids. They all shared a bath. The place would be a little hard to find in the dark so be sure to arrive in the light. Very convenient toGuerneville with full grocery store. We went wine tasting nearby. Also hiked in the Armstrong Redwoods State Park nearby. We drove to Bodega Nay, about ½ hour away to see seals and to get great crab dishes at local restaurants there. We were there for four days and it wasn’t enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Friends weekend

Amazing spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jona B.

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

Annual get together

Lots of room for a party of 10. Loved the views, hot tub and river access. The game room was a hit! We had many pool and ping pong tournaments. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything you could ever need for a large group. The furniture was very comfy and offered many places to sit and chat or enjoy the view
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

Fabulous in every way!

It's a gorgeous property, and we just loved the location and ambience. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

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

lovely view!

Beautiful view from the house looking over the river. Quiet neighborhood. The home was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy O.

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

Perfect for a few families

Spent 5 nights with 3 families. Ideal river access and great layout for cooking for our crew. Boats and kayaks available on site instead of driving to rent them was also very convenient. Hoping to book again and make it an annual trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

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

Great old house on the river.

Had friends get together to play golf and games. Lots of room and everything we needed. Thinking about renting it again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc V.

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

Nice large home on Russian River!

Great large house with lots of space for a large group. We were a group of eight friends and each had private sleeping space which is really nice. Very accommodating Management. Highly recommend it for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Family Retreat

Parents with 4 adult children and spouses , one infant grand child . Plenty to do for everyones interest . Cal State parks close by for hiking . River & toys were great , we brought a couple of SUP with us . Kitchen has EVERYTHING you need . Golf course close by is excellent 5 STARS all around , not a brand new mansion but nice layout , grame room excellent .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Q., Vacaville, California

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

Mom’s Retreat

We had a wonderful time kayaking and camping down the river, playing pool and ping pong as well as soaking in the hot tub enjoying the natural beauty of the Russian River. We had dinner at the Rio Cafe and we all had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod S., San Francisco, California

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

Beautiful and restful getaway

Our family of seven adults and four children loved our stay at The River Queen. Plenty of room for kids to play and adults to visit. The redwood trees surrounding the property and the hot tub in the middle of a towering stand of redwoods were spectacular. The kitchen was well equipped, and the gas grill made meal prep easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catharine O.

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

K& M's Wedding Weekend

The property was beautiful! Spacious and comfortable. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms for all to get ready for our daughter's wedding - and plenty of wonderful spots on the property to relax and recoup afterwards! Wonderful weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Family and friends, take note!

Absolutely perfect stay in Monte Rio, we had exactly 12 adults sleeping there and this house slept us all very comfortably (not all houses claiming to sleep 12 can actually back that up, this one does!). All the amenities you need, tons of fun activities in the house (access to boats and the river dock was absolutely wonderful) and plenty of space to spread out. Most of all, the place has a wonderful character and the history and warmth of the house is a delight. The hosts are superb - communicative, helpful and above-and-beyond accommodating and responsive to any needs. Already looking to rebook for 2025 for our family reunion, thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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