Title: Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18973555&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River ![Property grounds - Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River (Monte Rio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18973600/18973555/25001e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River (Monte Rio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18973600/18973555/cba56333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River (Monte Rio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18973600/18973555/4eafee6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo - Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River (Monte Rio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18973600/18973555/fa713493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River (Monte Rio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18973600/18973555/e921f9ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Surrounded by majestic redwoods and lush gardens, Rustic Wildwood Gardens offers a serene retreat for adults, children, and pets. With three sundecks to unwind on and a hot tub overlooking the Russian River, enjoy swimming or launch one of the house kayaks down at the riverbank just steps away. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River Rustic Wildwood Gardens (Cert No. 721N), is a lush and serene haven located on the banks of the scenic Russian River. Adults, children and pets will enjoy the one-acre lawn and garden under the shade of the majestic redwoods. Follow a short private path a few feet from the lower deck down to the river and to the right to swim, play or launch one of the house kayaks. There are three sundecks on which to relax and read a good book, listen to the birds, watch the wildlife on the lazy river or enjoy the hot tub with spectacular views. Wildwood Garden has something for everyone. Wildwood Gardens is delightful and relaxing every season of the year. In summer, enjoy Monte Rio’s 4th of July fireworks from the hot tub, or from the spacious lawn. Build a campfire in the fire pit on the lawn and enjoy the long summer nights. Wildwood Garden is secluded from other houses in the area so you can enjoy your own private oasis. Fall still has warm days and nights and most of the tourists have gone home, but they miss one of the best times to enjoy the sunsets on the river that attract thousands of small jumping fish. Watch the birds as they migrate south. Winter is perfect time for a cozy and romantic weekend to enjoy the fireplace, a good book and a glass of wine while watching the wildlife and river float by. Take a long soak in the Jacuzzi tub and feel like all of your worries have washed away with the river. In spring, greenery abounds. This water front house has a short private path to the Russian river, just a few feet from the lower deck. Depending on river conditions, in the summer there is a small beach to the right at the bottom of the path. Guests may use any of the boats and life safety vests that Wildwood Garden provides. \[Boat use is prohibited in the high water winter months, usually between November and April.\]. Because the river is constantly changing our bank, we do not guarantee easy beach access. The house is rustic cabin but well appointed. Both bedrooms have queen size pillow top beds. The main bedroom opens to the deck area with a hot tub and river views. There is a small loft overlooking the living room for the kids. While our permit allows for six overnight guests, the house comfortably accomodates four people. The living room/dining room has vaulted wood ceilings and accent lighting. There is a flat panel TV above the fireplace, with streaming services, and a large sectional sofa. WiFi is available throughout the house. From the living room and bathroom you can access the river view redwood deck that spans the riverfront side of the house and a large picnic table and comfortable chairs expand your living space to the outside. The hot tub and BBQ are also on the riverside of the deck. The kitchen has everything you will need to feel at home. The bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and plenty of fresh towels. The house is equipped with an on-demand water heater so the last person in doesn’t have to worry about getting a cold shower and all of the rooms have recently upgraded heaters. For those staying extra days, a washer dryer is available. You can spend a leisurely afternoon wine tasting at nearby Martinelli and Korbel wineries or dozens of other smaller wine boutiques. Enjoy a 9-hole game of golf at the nearby Northwood public golf course or bring your bikes to explore the breathtaking road to the river’s end at the Pacific Ocean in Jenner. Cyclists from all over the world now explore the Russian River backroads. Antique shops, restaurants and art galleries await in nearby Duncan Mills, Guernevile, Healdsburg and Sonoma. A short drive takes you to the quaint hamlet of Occidental with old family restaurants in buildings dating to when the town was a booming railroad outpost. Please note for guests booking on a Thursday or Friday, our gardeners will usually spend about 1 hour mowing and trimming the lawn. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71150000/71140500/71140493/83d0e2e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic Wooded Gem W/ Private Hot Tub, Free WiFi, Furnished Deck, & Gas Grill Monte Rio - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=71140493&PinnedHotelID=71140493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84110000/84103700/84103685/0d87ba03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vineyard cottage with a hot tub, fireplace, washer/dryer & vineyard views Guerneville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.2 Very good 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=84103685&PinnedHotelID=84103685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21865400/21865348/037db6b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Monte Rio Treehouse \~ Dog Friendly, Redwoods, Walk to Restaurants and River Monte Rio - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=21865348&PinnedHotelID=21865348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22771500/22771452/ef0782f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wine Down \~ Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, On the River Monte Rio - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=22771452&PinnedHotelID=22771452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21865500/21865485/cfc1348e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Complimentary Wine, Spa, Creekside Private Deck, Dog Friendly! 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Parking: Sonoma County Regulations limit the number of guest vehicles to 3. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Wildwood Gardens Scenic Vacation Retreat River House Monte Rio Wildwood Gardens Scenic Vacation Retreat River House Wildwood Gardens Scenic Vacation Retreat River Monte Rio Wildwood Gardens Scenic Vacation Retreat River House Wildwood Gardens Scenic Vacation Retreat River Wildwood Gardens Scenic Vacation Retreat On The River Wildwood Gardens Scenic Vacation Retreat On The River Monte Rio Wildwood Gardens Scenic Vacation Retreat River House Monte Rio Wildwood Gardens Scenic Vacation Retreat River Monte Rio ## About the area Located in Monte Rio, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. [Visit our Monte Rio travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monte-Rio.dx180950) [View more Holiday homes in Monte Rio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monte-Rio-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180950-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.46772%2C-123.01411&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TwOHMVdn4F4MponytLtLIBE7VuY=) Monte Rio, CA ### What's nearby - ![Route 1, Bridge over Russian River, Sonoma County, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/683246582900371456/18a974ae-3337-4c13-bf89-acae4d104fb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Russian River 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Beautiful Russian River flowing in Guerneville, Sonoma County, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327098/62aefe2e-934d-4684-98f9-9e901bfb01d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Johnson's Beach 6 min drive \- 5.7 miles - ![Armstrong Redwoods State Park which includes forests as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087093/01e8955f-a19c-4633-b34b-e90f4574e3da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Armstrong Redwoods State Park 9 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Monte Rio Public Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Rio Theatre 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Santa Rosa Station 34 min drive - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery 7 min drive - Rainbow Cattle Company 7 min drive - Northwood Restaurant 4 min drive - Koalas Fine Food 7 min drive - The Lodge at Dawn Ranch 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River ? ### What time is check-in at Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River ? ### What time is check-out at Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River ? ### Where is Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wildwood Gardens Scenic Rustic Vacation Retreat on the River Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 156 8 - Good 30 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki H. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Russian River Adventure Our first trip to Sonoma County and we couldn’t have found a better location. The area was so beautiful and diversified with quaint towns surrounding it on the ocean, in the vineyard areas ,in the Redwood Forests , and on the Russian River. Fabulous place to stay. ##### Vicki H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David S. 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Small inside, but very clean and comfortable. Quiet and peaceful, we had a good stay ##### David S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan G. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time at the River! This is our second time staying at Wildwood Gardens. Had a great time with family and friends, everyone loves the scenic view from the house! ##### Susan G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cori F. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great escape near the river! Staying at a property right on the river was a treat! I've been to the area many times and having the direct access to the river made for wonderful views but also so convenient for kayaking and floating. The outdoor property was our favorite but the house was tidy, check in process easy and great for a weekend getaway with friends and family. ##### Cori F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa V., CONCORD 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice family get away We loved our stay on the river! The home had all the necessary amenities to make our stay comfortable along with our pups. Great location right on the river with a really lovely back yard space to gather, sit around the fire pit or take a kayak on the river! ##### Lisa V. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### wendy f. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location This was a perfect place for us! 4 adults and one 5yo. Cabin and yard are very charming and private. Short drive to the coast with beautiful beaches and the river is awesome. Just around the corner from the cabin is access to a river beach. Would definately book here again. ##### wendy f. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy B. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic River House We had a lovely and relaxing stay on this river front house. Being on the water was a joy and it was so easy to pop down to the river and play. The hosts were very helpful, too. There was a small hiccup with the propane and the hosts went out of their way to fix the problem and communicate with us. ##### Christy B. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katy H. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection! The setting is gorgeous and private. The outdoor space is amazing. The kitchen is really well stocked. We enjoyed a relaxing week of preparing delicious meals, playing board games, swimming, reading, and enjoying one another's company. Thank you for a perfect opportunity for mom to spend some quality time with her adult children. We all loved it! ##### Katy H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephan C. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Respite My wife and I are foster parents as well as we have very demanding jobs. We have found that vacations, even just a weekend away, are paramount to our happiness and success. This spot was perfect for a weekend away. Thank you so much for having us at the river. It was lovely. ##### Stephan C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eddie K. 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Russian River Getaway We enjoyed this property immensely. Would have booked more days if we had known. Quiet and idyllic, wonderful small kayaks, the river was very safe and manageable at this time of year - swam with our dog and paddled around with the boats. The beach access was not as open as the photos made it seem, but we managed it nonetheless. We will return! ##### Eddie K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. 25 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming and beautiful cabin We had a great stay! Our group was 6 adults - I would not recommend that many adults for the stay, 4 would be more comfortable. That said, the couch and pullout worked! On the river it is a spectacular place. The kitchen is a bit small and outdated, but worked just fine. Hot tub is beautiful overlooking the river. It was a sweet time. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### David H. 4 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Riverside We met our daughter and her partner there on a road trip up the California coast. The house is on the river, but it rained everyday, so we did not have a chance to experience the decks and great back yard. The house is old and a little worn, but warm and cozy, we had a fire the whole time we were there. Only 1 bath but 2 good bedrooms and a nice living room dining area were just fine for 4 adults. Close to a store and eating establishments ##### David H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominique T. 7 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top comfort and location We were at this place for 3 days during fall. 3 adults plus 2 dogs. Location is perfect if you want to visit north, south, east or west and almost downtown. Along the river with private access which is very convenient. Very comfortable house, big balcony and huge garden. Even if it was in fall, we used the canoe, and we enjoyed the hot tub afterwards. TV night and games perfect. The only things I would improve are the mattresses/spring boxes and the electric range (some burners don't work very well). ##### Dominique T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni M. 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River view Needs some updating and deep cleaning. A little too many steps. Beautiful view. The bedroom tv's we could not get to work. ##### Toni M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie G. 13 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can’t wait to return At the end of our stay my friends and I agreed we would be back. It was a wonderful weekend enjoying beautiful clear skies with a view of the river during the day and next to the fire under stars at night. Loved the tiered deck and open grassy area. The hot tub was enjoyed by my friends. Inside was clean and cozy. We didn’t cook much but instead opted for pizza from downtown. Although the kitchen had everything we needed and the microwave and coffee pot appeared to be new the stove was slow to heat but did the job for frying an egg. We didn’t use the grill, which also looked new, however, that’s where I would recommend spending your time cooking so you can get the most out of the river view and the outdoors. ##### Melanie G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Russian River family stay My husband and I, our 10 month old, our 3 year old, my brother and his husband stayed at Wildwood Gardens over Labor Day weekend. It was perfect. First if all, the best location- beautiful view, which made for lovely meals outside, and seriously just a few minute kayak/canoe ride to Monte Rio beach, which was very convenient for our family. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the lot was larger than anticipated and enjoyed the privacy and spaciousness. The big grassy areas were perfect for our kids to play on and the firepit was great for smores one night :) It was the perfect size for four adults and two young kiddos, we appreciated the television and streaming options, the large bathtub, and us adults loved the hottub. The outdoor lighting was very magical and we all commented on how it was such a serene, delightful property and we would certainly love to return! ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne L., Bay Area 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Ever Everything you need for a great vacation. We had so much fun with our grandson there. I have never been kayaking ever and now I wouldn’t come off the river. Extremely impressed with the attention to detail and care for all that was offered…..which is A LOT. Amenities to perfection…..the only problem for us was main bedroom mattress could be improved a bit. That certainty did not stop me for just booking next years stay. We have stayed in a few rentals summer after summer, this one my grandson said was the best ever. Im not looking any further for a place to stay. This will be our go to for as long as they allow. Thank you. ##### Joanne L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Angela H. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Strange odor filled the home The location was fantastic with a wonderful property on the riverfront. Unfortunately, there was a strong, unpleasant odor that filled the place in all the rooms. We cleaned the floors, Febreezed everything from the curtains to the lampshades, burned candles but couldn't rid of it. The smell was in the walls, furniture, curtains, lampshades, etc. We spent alot of time outdoors as a result which was ok with the hot tub, riverfront views from deck and firepit. The home has potential but needs alot of TLC from years of neglect it seems. ##### Angela H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krissy V. 7 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cabin stay The house was well stocked with all needs and we had great fun! It was very clean and everything was labeled which made finding things a lot easier. I will say there are a lot of stairs to get to the beach during the summer, but that isn't a problem for us, just good to know for someone who may have mobility issues. There were 4 kayaks, all 1 person. We had to drag them a ways and I ended up rolling my ankle on the uneven path, but also not a big deal. The canoe was quite far from the beach so we didn't bother with that. The beds were comfortable although the main bed is super creaky and loud with the smallest movements. All that said, we still loved our stay and would be happy to come back again ##### Krissy V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Vivian L. 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Stayed 5/27-5/30 Not sure how the current review from Laura M who claimed to stay there May 28 of this year as I never saw her in the house with me and my husband lol. But I can tell you the photos of this property are not current and you need to check with the host before you check in to make sure you’re getting what you paid for, hopefully things have changed since we left this property end of May. I have learned my lesson call the host first to make sure what you see online is what you’re gonna get in person. The house was clean. check in was easy communication with host was good and thanks to me now have access to the small beach to the river. The host had a tree service come out in the evening on our second day to take away the tree. The hot tub was great we made the best of it as we could for our short stay but like I said have learned my lesson call first to confirm what you see online is current. You don’t want any surprises on your vacation. ##### Vivian L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alesia M., United States 4 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great river house Our second stay here and we love the river access and views. Also a central location to visit Bodega Bay and Jenner for the day. The house is good for us, but could use a couple things already noted in other reviews. I finally got the stove figured out on the last day but never got the tv figured out. But that was ok, just used the streaming services. Bed was really the only bad part. Last time we brought our foam mattress but didn’t this time. Just to relax and enjoy the outdoors with our dog it was perfect. Lights on deck are on a timer that came on at 7am instead of 7pm due to power outage. Must be common because we had same issue last time. But you can override the on and off. Didn’t want to mess with the settings. Overall this is a great property and has everything you need. Look forward to our next stay. ##### Alesia M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth B. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My family enjoyed this gem on the Russian River. The house was comfortable and very clean. Pet friendly too which was great! The hot tub in the rain was delightful! The large yard with fire pit was perfectly maintained and had a path right to the water. They even have kayaks available for use! The hosts were very friendly and easy to reach. I look forward to staying here again! ![ View from upper covered porch with plenty of seating and a picnic table for outdoor dining ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/45aab7e4-eed5-4087-a54a-bb3088cf7e48-1760314816564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Beth B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was our second stay at this house. We loved our stay just as much as the first time! The house is in an ideal location, well appointed and has great amenities. Check in and checkout was a breeze! We highly recommend this property! ##### Laura M. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivy E. 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a perfect stay In a charming house with an incredible lawn and deck. For our stay we had to navigate down a small embankment to get into the water but it was easy for us. We spent all weekend out on the river. Our dog was also in heaven and we were devastated to leave. The hosts were also so kind and easy to communicate with. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c92ed0a8-2402-4702-8511-69c9ab5f1a90-1758074808094.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c8f22f40-59e6-4b3c-ab37-016dd0044a2b-1758074809024.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/49d7b623-2017-4ab6-a8f2-c88a3ee5bfb7-1758074808914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ivy E. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Chip R. 4 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Love the space. A bit more roadside noise in one bedroom than I anticipated. Glad I brought ear plugs ##### Chip R. 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