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Grandma's House: Riverfront, Gorgeous View, Beach/Swimming/Canoeing Dog Friendly
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Additional room
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Spare room
1 Single Futon
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Grandma's House: Riverfront, Gorgeous View, Beach/Swimming/Canoeing Dog Friendly
Located on historic riverfront property formerly known as Angelo’s Sandy Beach Resort, now known as Grandma’s House, Beautiful redwoods, sun and fun on the river, proximity to the coast and wine country, and the feeling of being far away from the city. There is an award-winning 9-hole golf course nearby, redwood parks for hiking, and many fine Sonoma county wineries and restaurants in close proximity but there's really no reason to leave Grandma's property! Grandma's House has seven large rooms including a very large kitchen, a large living room with fireplace, and a games room. Three bedrooms have King beds, one with a queen bed. there is also a sofa bed in the game room, 4 full bathrooms (en suite). Grounds include 1.25 acres of lawn, garden, redwoods, and two separate beach areas. A large two-level deck wraps around the back side of the house overlooking the river. Other amenities include a pool table, standup video arcade game with 10+ favorites such as pac-man, galaga, space invaders frogger etc, a closet packed with board games, video and book wall libraries, a piano, accordion, tamborine etc for the musically inclined, a stone fireplace(wood shed stocked)., and huge hot tub for your enjoyment. A canoe, two kayaks, paddle boat, as well as numerous water toys stored in a room on the lower level under the house are ready for a fun filled summer day on the river.
Sleeping Arrangements:
Two bedrooms each have a california king bed and a sofa bed. These two rooms have a view of the river and access to the main back decks. Two rooms on the garden side of the house have kitchenettes. These two rooms have their own private decks adjacent to the garden. All bedrooms have their own television sets and private entrances to their rooms. In addition, the game room contains a sofa/futon.
The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with most every kitchen gadget imaginable to prepare delicious homemade meals like Grandma used to make! The charming decor is reminiscent of your Grandma's house, with handmade quilts, Bluewillow china, etc. The living area reminds you of Grandpa's hunting lodge.
The house is in a quiet neighborhood but is walking distance to a few shops and restaurants in Monte Rio. The town of Guerneville is 5 miles away. There is an award-winning 9-hole golf course roughly one mile away, a redwood park for hiking, and many fine Sonoma county wineries in close proximity. The river meets the ocean about 10 miles away in the town of Jenner.
Take a kayak right from your own dock or spend the day at one if the beaches on the property and then relax in the hot tub later that evening. Or, sip a glass of wine on the deck and watch the river go by. Come and be spoiled at Grandma's House!
Sonoma County Ordinance Requirements:
Quiet hours must be observed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
1 vehicle per bedroom
TOT # 426
Keywords: Riverfront, lodge, retreat
Sleeping Arrangements:
Two bedrooms each have a california king bed and a sofa bed. These two rooms have a view of the river and access to the main back decks. Two rooms on the garden side of the house have kitchenettes. These two rooms have their own private decks adjacent to the garden. All bedrooms have their own television sets and private entrances to their rooms. In addition, the game room contains a sofa/futon.
The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with most every kitchen gadget imaginable to prepare delicious homemade meals like Grandma used to make! The charming decor is reminiscent of your Grandma's house, with handmade quilts, Bluewillow china, etc. The living area reminds you of Grandpa's hunting lodge.
The house is in a quiet neighborhood but is walking distance to a few shops and restaurants in Monte Rio. The town of Guerneville is 5 miles away. There is an award-winning 9-hole golf course roughly one mile away, a redwood park for hiking, and many fine Sonoma county wineries in close proximity. The river meets the ocean about 10 miles away in the town of Jenner.
Take a kayak right from your own dock or spend the day at one if the beaches on the property and then relax in the hot tub later that evening. Or, sip a glass of wine on the deck and watch the river go by. Come and be spoiled at Grandma's House!
Sonoma County Ordinance Requirements:
Quiet hours must be observed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
1 vehicle per bedroom
TOT # 426
Keywords: Riverfront, lodge, retreat
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Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to two well-behaved dogs; no cats please
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Monte Rio
Located in Monte Rio, this holiday home is on the beach. Armstrong Redwoods State Park and Sonoma Coast State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Monte Rio, CA
What's nearby
- Russian River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Rio Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Monte Rio Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Northwood Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Bohemian Grove - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Northwood Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Rainbow Cattle Company - 7 min drive
- Koalas Fine Food - 7 min drive
- The Lodge at Dawn Ranch - 7 min drive
- Coffee Bazaar - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Reviews
18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
5 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deanna Z.
25 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deanna Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
mary b.
29 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Riverfront Property


mary b.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ruth R.
8 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruth R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon S.
19 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sharon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chantal S.
9 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time!
Chantal S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
AMT J.
20 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get-Away Spot for Family and Pooches!
AMT J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
6 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable visit
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maya D.
7 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large group
Maya D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
carleen d.
24 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
carleen d.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
9 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eclectic Place
Patrick M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
sandra w.
12 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family vacation
sandra w.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorie M.
29 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time
Lorie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy H.
28 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As though you have an inn all to yourselves!
Amy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
K R.
26 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
K R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Johnny R.
31 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Johnny R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandma hosting her family for Thanksgiving
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cherish C.
17 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Creating memories at Grandmas house
Cherish C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lorie M.
18 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lorie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sophie H.
7 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Sophie H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Beth H.
25 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort on the River
Beth H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorie M.
16 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Lorie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea C.
7 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer fun on the river
Andrea C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff J.
29 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time by the river
Jeff J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Stephen O'Hara
Hello, I am Stephen O'Hara, originally from Dublin, Ireland. I maintain the property with Shannon Symons who is my poiject manager and suggestions for improvement are encouraged. I bought the place from two very sweet ladies, Heather and Mickey, who were the real 'Grandmas'. The house was so charming and comfortable, I left it much the same, and kept the name and the decor. It truly feels like you are at your Grandma's House, and it's a place to have fun and be spoiled! We welcome you to Grandma's!
Why they chose this property
What I really love about the property is the history! Before the original Grandma's took over the property it was Angelo's sandy beach resort. Angelo Sr who was the bar manager at Original Joe's San Francisco in the 30's bought the property in 1943, it was a hot dog and burger joint which he transformed into a restaurant and a bar he called '"The View". It catered to locals, City folk, hollywood types and the list goes on, by all accounts most loved Angelo's italian dinners most notably his specialty short ribs and his unassuming charm and wit. They came from far and wide for the food and dancing including popular music names of the day playing to the clientele from the bandstand, There was also a nightly racoon show on a redwood tree deck outside the bar window involving racoons eating cooked pasta without the sauce , much to the delight of the patrons, Herb Caen wrote about the place and of Angelo on numerous occasions.
After being a burger joint, resort and sandy beach with ice cream parlor, sometime casino, Italian restaurant, and bar with dancing and live music, it was time to pass the baton to his son Angelo jr who ran the restaurant into changing times and into the 90's but as generations moved with the times it took two lovely Ladies, Heather and Mickey who adorn the walls as the original Grandmas to slow the pace and cater to a different market which we are honored to keep going today as was their wish. Grandma's has everything you want for a relaxing, replenishing, rejuvenation of the body and mind. All She asks is to slow down and leave the world behind when you enter through the door so many have been through before. The rest She will take care of! Grandma's is waiting, don't be late!
There are a lot of old photo's and postcards on the walls of Grandmas and the area back in the day to celebrate the history of the building and area(if the walls could only talk...)
After being a burger joint, resort and sandy beach with ice cream parlor, sometime casino, Italian restaurant, and bar with dancing and live music, it was time to pass the baton to his son Angelo jr who ran the restaurant into changing times and into the 90's but as generations moved with the times it took two lovely Ladies, Heather and Mickey who adorn the walls as the original Grandmas to slow the pace and cater to a different market which we are honored to keep going today as was their wish. Grandma's has everything you want for a relaxing, replenishing, rejuvenation of the body and mind. All She asks is to slow down and leave the world behind when you enter through the door so many have been through before. The rest She will take care of! Grandma's is waiting, don't be late!
There are a lot of old photo's and postcards on the walls of Grandmas and the area back in the day to celebrate the history of the building and area(if the walls could only talk...)
What makes this property unique
Play board games after eating a sumptuous dinner on a large deck overlooking the river that was cooked in the large group friendly kitchen, plenty of room for all to participate.Then fall asleep to the sound of crickets who break the country silence or stay up star gazing at the nights sky, walk down under the moonlit sky to the riverbank and listen for a fish to jump or relax in a hammock slung between two giant redwoods overlooking the river.
Up early for breakfast and plenty activities to choose from for the whole family and friends. You'll find the only thing missing is there is just not enough time.
Grandma's is an oasis of nooks and crannies for family and friends to get together either n many large seating areas or getaway and stroll around the garden and discover a hidden pond or maybe take a walk down a willowed trail to a second secluded beach on the property. There's a lot to discover at Grandma's and a lifetime to enjoy finding its treasures and secrets. That's why folks return again and again.
Up early for breakfast and plenty activities to choose from for the whole family and friends. You'll find the only thing missing is there is just not enough time.
Grandma's is an oasis of nooks and crannies for family and friends to get together either n many large seating areas or getaway and stroll around the garden and discover a hidden pond or maybe take a walk down a willowed trail to a second secluded beach on the property. There's a lot to discover at Grandma's and a lifetime to enjoy finding its treasures and secrets. That's why folks return again and again.
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