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Riverfront Cottage in Wine Country - Seasonal River Access - Dogs Stay for Free!

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Relax on the deck at Jujube, with stunning views of the Russian River
A few years ago, our little beach on the river went away.  Good news..it's back!
The cottage is surrounded by redwoods with a sunny afternoon deck
The newly remodeled kitchen.
In addition to all new stainless appliances, we've added a stainless oven hood

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monte Rio Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bohemian Grove
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Cottage in Wine Country - Seasonal River Access - Dogs Stay for Free!

The weather is glorious here on the Russian River.

We've got new fantastic FALL rates for SEPTEMBER to DECEMBER.

For those looking for Major Holiday getaways, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are open...for now!

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Jujube has been a much loved vacation rental for over 20 years.

Recently remodeled, Jujube has a brand new kitchen with high end stainless appliances, an updated bathroom with a marble top double sink vanity and a glass walk in shower.

Other updates inside and out: new larger flat screen televisions in the living room and bedroom, lots of new furniture, a new high efficiency convection wall heater, soft goods (curtains, bedding, towels and more), a new river view hot tub deck with seating area and two new kayaks.

Most recently we have added a private outdoor shower.

We are dog lovers, and the property is super dog friendly. Unlike most vacation rentals, we do not charge a pet fee. We've been able to continue that policy for OVER ten years now because our guests have consistently been very responsible dog parents!

Our general rule is two pups under 50 pounds. There is some wiggle room, as long as your pups are low impact on the property.

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Jujube is a stylish, light and airy one bedroom for two people only.

She is a thoughtfully remodeled and updated vintage cottage on the banks of the Russian River with river access (typically safe May to October) from the yard and down a metal staircase to the seasonal dock. River access is seasonal and never guaranteed.

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It is important to note that the Russian River is not safe for swimming or kayaking from November to April. The river level fluctuates constantly depending upon rain amounts, and the currents can be extremely dangerous.

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After parking in your dedicated off street parking space, you enter the property through a private garden and head down the right side of the house to the sunny riverfront deck, where you will find your outdoor seating area and wood-burning chiminea fireplace, gas grill, hot tub deck, lawn and river access with two kayaks.

There are no houses across the water from you, so it’s just the river and redwoods. Cocktails on the deck, a soak in the hot tub, swimming or kayaking in the river, or just enjoy the sun and scenery.

Entry to the house is via keyless entry code through the central pair of three French doors that open to the deck. Once inside, you will find a spacious one bedroom cottage with river views from the living room, dining room, bedroom and bathroom and a garden view from the kitchen.

Read a book, watch a movie on the large flat screen television or just relax in the living room in front of the wood burning fireplace, in the leather lounge chair or in the vintage rocking chair.

The open kitchen is well-equipped for your stay, ready for morning coffee and toast on the deck or a gourmet meal for two at the river view dining table.

The sun sets over the river and redwoods you see from the comfy, cozy bedroom. There’s plenty of storage, extra blankets and pillows, and another flat screen television.

Off the bedroom is the bath, with a marble double vanity, walk in glass door shower, extra towels and a separate exit to the deck.

Back outside where most guests begin and end their days at Jujube, the river changes hour by hour and season by season, from placid mornings to sunny afternoons to starry nights, which tend to be cool year round.

Light a fire, enjoy a glass of local Pinot. And welcome to Jujube.

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Your total booking cost will include the nightly rate, a cleaning fee, occupancy tax (same rate as a hotel room) and a refundable security deposit. VRBO now also may charge a service fee.

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DETAILED AMENITIES
Riverfront Property, River & Redwood Views
Private Path to Seasonal Beach and River Access (you can kayak to the ocean)
Less than 10 miles from where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean
Very Dog Friendly!
Keyless Entry
1 Bedroom (queen)
1 Bathroom (walk in shower)
All linens and towels provided
Propane fired wall heater (living room)
Wood Burning Fireplace (living room)
2 Cable TVs
50" Flatscreen TV Streaming Enabled (just enter your login and password), DVD and Bluetooth surround sound bar
Flatscreen TV in Bedroom Streaming Enabled
Wireless Broadband Internet
Large Stainless Refrigerator in the Kitchen
Stainless Dishwasher
Stainless Gas Range
Coffee Maker, Microwave, Fully Equipped Kitchen
River View Dining Table
Riverfront Deck with Deck Chairs, Outdoor Fireplace, Gas Grill and River View Dining Counter
Hot Tub Deck(2 person)
Back Yard with path/metal staircase to Seasonal Beach and River Access
Two Seasonal Kayaks
Walking Distance to Dining, Cocktails, the Monte Rio Beach, the Monte Rio Theater and more.
Short Drive to Wine Tasting, Golf, Hiking, Coast

Maximum Occupancy: Two Persons
Maximum Vehicles: One
Sonoma County TOT Certificate

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Two pups, well behaved and supervised are welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Monte Rio

Located in Monte Rio, this cottage is on the beach. Potter Schoolhouse and Fort Ross State Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Northwood Golf Club and Sonoma Zipline Adventures. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting. 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

  • Russian River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monte Rio Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rio Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bohemian Grove - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 8 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge at Dawn Ranch - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cottage in Wine Country - Seasonal River Access - Dogs Stay for Free! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Riverfront Cottage in Wine Country - Seasonal River Access - Dogs Stay for Free!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cottage in Wine Country - Seasonal River Access - Dogs Stay for Free!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cottage in Wine Country - Seasonal River Access - Dogs Stay for Free!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cottage in Wine Country - Seasonal River Access - Dogs Stay for Free! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Russian River and Monte Rio Public Beach. Rio Theatre and Northwood Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 351 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tad T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife, our dog, and I had an amazing adventure at Bridgets river front cottage. She was a great host who made sure we had all we needed, even recommendations for dinner. The Rivers End in Jenner is amazing for dinner at sunset by the way. The cottage has it all for a one of kind experience in the Russian River. Fall was a perfect time to be there. We hope to come back again. Thank you Bridget.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What stood out? Absolutely everything! Nice host and good communication. Clean. Kitchen had everything you could need. The decor was cozy and beautiful. The bathroom was great too! My only need was one more day to finish the puzzle I found in the closet. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice, right on Russian River, and close to restaurants and stores. Especially liked the kitchen, which was well equiped and easy to use. Only complaint was that there was only non-stick cookware available, which I don't use due to pfas health concerns. There could have been more space for clothing in bedroom but there was an empty kitchen cabinet so I used that for my clothing. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lindsey c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay! The cottage has everything you could possibly need for cooking, river-ing, and relaxing. Our host, Bridgette, was communicative and had lots of great recommendations for us during our stay. Great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cute clean cottage.Perfect location to explore the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property located on the river with stunning views and private setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved this cozy cabin. We loved the views and really enjoyed sitting out on the deck in the evening with a fire in the chiminea. We also enjoyed the kayaks. The location on the Russian River was great. We walked to the Monte Rio beach with our dog every morning. Also, the bed was so comfortable, which is huge for my husband and I. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful well-appointed property. Very quiet and beautiful, private beach on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed kayaking, cooking and relaxing on both decks and in the hot tub. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne & Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just my wife, the two pups, and me; the place could not have been more perfect. So many different outdoor seating areas make the property that much more enjoyable. A little fire on the deck in the morning for our coffee time was fantastic. The kitchen was clean, easy to get around, and well equipped with everything we needed for several nice dinners. Bridgette checked all the boxes for a fun, relaxing stay. Already planning our return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I spent several days at Jujube, with our Jack Russell, Piper. It was a true staycation, as we live only eleven miles from Monte Rio. The cottage is comfortable and cozy, and well furnished with everything you need. We enjoyed sitting outdoors, in front of the fire pit, not far from the Russian River. We hot tubbed and kayaked, but the best thing was how quiet it was and we could really relax. Thank you, Bridgette!
Beautiful Monte Rio sunset!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the views. Very clean and had everything you would need for your stay. Being pet friendly was an added perk. Will definitely return. Thanks Bridgette!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine B.

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

Lovely, relaxing stay at the river

We had a wonderful stay at Jujube. Will come back again! All of the things were in working order and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this well equipped and designed cottage. We loved the decks and location on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Lou B.

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

Very nice rental

This is a very private and comfortable place to enjoy rest and relaxation.. We love that it is close to the ocean, about 20 minutes away.We did have problems with the streaming service on the big TV, but that is probably normal in this small community.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Peace

Little paradise as soon as you walk down the path you see beauty. It was perfect my husband and dogs.
Starting the day off right
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this rental! It was perfect for me, my husband and our dog. The decks had gorgeous river views and the house was furnished nicely. The only thing that could have made it better would have been a working sun umbrella. The entire deck has full sun all afternoon. It was 86 while we were there so it would have been nice to be able to be out on the deck but it was just too hot without any shade. Overall, we really liked the place and would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary V.

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

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay! So much to see and do in the RR valley!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great getaway

Cute little spot. Kitchen had everything we needed and more. Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Cottage on the River

We enjoyed the lovely location, comfortable living spaces and fun decor even though the weather wasn’t perfect. Great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Our Happy Place

We've rented Jujube each year for over 10 years now. It is our favorite place. Right on the river, huge deck, cute, cozy, fully stocked, etc.. Each year, Bridgette has added something new that makes our stay even more enjoyable.Gonna book it for next year in just a few minutes.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

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

Russian River Treat!

We had a truly lovely time staying at this cabin … a unique and wonderful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Bridgette Stratford

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Your host, Bridgette Stratford has lived in Western Sonoma County for over 30 years and began selling real estate in 1999, focusing on residential properties. She has also sold quite a bit of commercial property, including theaters, bar, restaurants and lodging.

Bridgette was raised on the island of Lopez in the San Juan Islands off the Seattle coast. Shortly after moving to San Francisco in 1976, she was introduced to Western Sonoma County where she moved full time in 1990.

Bridgette loves where she lives. She wants you to enjoy Jujube and the Russian River as much as she does.

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English

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