The Retreat at River Gardens | Monte Rio, California

Cottage in Monte Rio, CA

8 guests • 1 bedroom • 5 beds • 3 bathrooms

Discover cottage - a unique vacation rental, sprawled across 1 acre and multiple parcels in the Russian River area. This haven offers not just a place to stay but an experience where nature and comfort converge. The scenic riverfront property features a private (seasonal) dock for swimming, kayaking and canoeing, and fishing, creating unforgettable moments by the river.

The spacious, remodeled home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs, with bonus guest quarters with full bathroom downstairs, providing flexibility for your stay. Inside, a bright and light-filled, tastefully designed, open floorplan seamlessly connects the kitchen and living area. The master suite, adorned with a fireplace, flatscreen TV, and plush ensuite bathroom, offers a serene retreat. Original artwork, antiques, and mid-century-modern touches finish each room.

Outside, the deck beckons with a soothing hot tub, where you can unwind while enjoying pastoral views and dining al fresco. Explore the “secret” garden, complete with raised beds, abundant flowers, and multiple seating areas creating a vibrant outdoor haven. The adjacent lot includes numerous fruit trees – a young orchard.

For outdoor enthusiasts, hiking trails and beaches are within reach, while wine lovers will delight in the proximity. This beautifully modernized home delivers amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen, two gas fireplaces, a wine fridge, canoes, kayaks, and high-speed wifi, making it an ideal space for both relaxation and remote work.

Rest easy with off-street parking and utilize the EV charger, embracing eco-friendly practices during your stay. The cottage is a perfect blend of tranquility, adventure, and luxury. Book your stay now and let the Russian River area weave its enchantment around you!

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at this accommodation is 8 people not including kids under 3 years old. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.

A Note About Our Cleaning Fees: Thank you for supporting our local business! When you stay with us, you are supporting local families at work. We think everyone deserves a decent living wage, and we make sure to set the rates and fees so that our cleaners earn a living wage in beautiful Sonoma County.

Parking: There is parking for a maximum of 3 vehicles in the driveway and the pullout in front of the house. The garages are not available for parking. RVs, trailers, and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: Master suite upstairs: King bed; Upstairs bedroom: Queen bed; Downstairs suite: 1 Queen bed and 2 built-in Twin beds as bunk “nooks” (please look at the photos).

Bathrooms: There are 3 bathrooms. Upstairs, the master suite bathroom has a shower over a bathtub and the hallway bathroom has a shower. Downstairs the bathroom has a shower.

Heating: Upstairs there is central heat, a mini-split and gas fireplace in the master suite, and a gas fireplace in the living room. Downstairs has a wall heater.

Cooling: There is a mini-split A/C unit in the master suite and freestanding fans for other rooms. The central heat upstairs also has a fan option. The downstairs level stays cooler naturally.

Location: this is in a cozy residential neighborhood. It is a mix of permanent residents and vacation rentals, families, working folks, and visitors. To honor this balance, we ask guests to park only in the driveway and gravel pull-out in front of the house and respect the quiet hours in addition to general family-friendly, residential neighborhood expectations. Thank you for helping to continue the tradition of a mutually beneficial relationship between vacation rentals and local community!

Stairs: There are 19 stairs from the driveway to the front door, upstairs. There is a flight of steps from the upper back deck to the backyard and one step into the downstairs level and a couple of steps inside the downstairs door.

Pet Friendly: welcomes up to 2 well-behaved dogs.

Fencing: The backyard is fully fenced but we always recommend checking the fence line before letting your dog off-leash. The “river yard” is fenced along the street and sides but open to the river.

Security: For the safety of guests and the home, there is an exterior security camera at the front door only.

Work from HERE: There is a vintage-style secretary desk in the master bedroom with chair.
Advertised Wifi Speed: Xfinity residential high-speed service: 800 mbps

A Note About TVs: has Smart TVs in the living room, master bedroom, downstairs living area. The house has Xfinity’s “Popular Channel” service with 125+ channels including the most matched channels offered. Guests are welcome to bring their login info for streaming apps such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video.

Additional Amenities:
There is a wine fridge in the kitchen.
Baby/Kid-Specific Items: A pack-n-play is provided.
EV Charger: A ChargePoint-brand level 2 50-amp EV charging station is available for guest use.
Bose Bluetooth Speakers are provided for indoor use only. The Vacation Rental Ordinance prohibits the use of speakers outside.

“River Yard”: consists of several parcels. The house sits on a parcel across the street from the river and there is a separate lot on the river side of the road. There is a fence and gate so only guests at here have access. We call this the “River Yard.” This yard is highly sensitive to changes in river/weather conditions – especially in winter when the river comes up and areas remain soggy or submerged.

Docks, Boats, and River Access: There is a canoe and 3 kayaks, when available, and stairs to the river dock from the river yard. These are seasonal amenities and only available when conditions allow. Expect docks, boats, and river access when the summer dams are in (mid-June to mid- September). Conditions vary from year to year and can change rapidly – use your best judgement to determine your risk level and comfort in the water/physical activity. The dock is at the river year-round but goes under water when the summer dams are out and conditions start to change for fall/winter.

Proximity to wineries: There are wine bars in Duncan’s Mills (2 mi) and Jenner (7 mi) and tasting rooms in Downtown Guerneville (7 mi), but one of our favorite groups of wineries starts at the southern end of Westside Rd (12.5 mi).

Nearest River Beach: While you have river access at the property, the nearest public river beach is Monte Rio Public Beach, approx. 3 miles.

Nearest Ocean Beach: The coastal beaches of Jenner are approx. 7 miles.

Sonoma County TOT Number: 3509N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: TVR23-0174
Sonoma County Vacation Rental License: LIC23-0127 Book your dream holiday glamping rental near Monte Rio today!

Features and services

Beds

1 King-size bed
2 Queen-size beds
1 Twin/Single bed
1 Crib

Most popular features

Private Jacuzzi/Hot tub
Pets allowed
Private Kitchen
National Park
Bathtub
Heating
Hiking
River, stream or creek
Swimming
Fishing
Lake
Air conditioning
Microwave
Fireplace
Fridge
Forest
Mountain
Wildlife watching

Where you will stay

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Monte Rio, California

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Scenic views

Point Reyes National Seashore
16 miles straight-line distance

25 kilometers straight-line distance
Coastal
Desert
Mountain
Forest
Lake
Prairie, meadow or plain
River, stream or creek

Monte Rio, California

Detailed location provided after booking

Terrain

Point Reyes National Seashore (16 miles straight-line distance) (25 kilometers straight-line distance)
Coastal
Desert
Mountain
Forest
Lake
Prairie, meadow or plain
River, stream or creek

Activities near Monte Rio

Swimming
Hiking
Winter sports
Water sports
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Climbing
Fishing
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching
Golfing

Swimming
Hiking
Winter sports
Water sports
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Climbing
Fishing
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching
Golfing

Amazing Cottage with Fire Pit and Barbecue in Monte Rio, California

Cottage in Monte Rio, CA

8 guests • 1 bedroom • 5 beds • 3 bathrooms

Features and services

Beds

1 King-size bed

2 Queen-size beds

1 Twin/Single bed

1 Crib

Most popular features

Private Jacuzzi/Hot tub

Pets allowed

Private Kitchen

National Park

Bathtub

Heating

Hiking

River, stream or creek

Swimming

Fishing

Lake

Air conditioning

Microwave

Fireplace

Fridge

Forest

Mountain

Wildlife watching

Where you will stay

Get in touch to book your luxury camping rental

Monte Rio, California

Scenic views

Point Reyes National Seashore 16 miles straight-line distance 25 kilometers straight-line distance

Coastal

Desert

Mountain

Forest

Lake

Prairie, meadow or plain

River, stream or creek

Activities near Monte Rio

Swimming

Hiking

Winter sports

Water sports

Biking

Kayaking/Canoeing

Climbing

Fishing

Meditation

Yoga

Wildlife watching

Golfing

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Arrival and departure

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

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