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The Perfect View ~ (and the Ideal Location!) Walk to Beach, Restaurants and More

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It really is "The Perfect View" of the river!
Romantic 2 person hot tub overlooking the river.
Looking toward the Monte Rio Beach from the backyard.
An open, comfortable kitchen with oodles of counterspace.
Sit a the kitchen "bar" or pass plates to the dining room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Northwood Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Bohemian Grove
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Johnson's Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Perfect View ~ (and the Ideal Location!) Walk to Beach, Restaurants and More

Families love The Perfect View! It's centrally located in Monte Rio - walking distance to public beaches, boat rentals, restaurants, small market, skate park, and playground - and overlooking the Russian River. And the views!!! You'll relish the play of light on the river and redwood covered mountains across the valley as well as the steady stream of wildlife living in and around the river: otters, herons, ducks, swallows, turtles, and a wide variety of fish including Coho, Chinook, and Steelhead.

The rear deck is the real gem - mostly covered for year round use - with a 2-person hot tub, gas BBQ, outdoor dining area, and additional seating. It's the perfect spot for breakfast or simply a cup of coffee while watching the fog burn off on a summer morning, relaxing throughout the day with a book, grilling up a storm for dinner and eating al fresco, followed by a soak in the hot tub. Hanging out at the house is effortless, but it's also a great jumping off point for day trips into the redwoods, the coast and along the river.

While The Perfect View is perfectly situated on the Russian River, there is not direct access to the river from the house. We recommend walking downriver a quarter mile to Dutch Bill Beach (no services) or walking/driving across the river to the Monte Rio Beach where, in the summer, you can rent canoes/kayaks/inner tubes and supplement your picnic with food at the concession stands.

The Perfect View is a hop, skip, and a jump to downtown Occidental - known for dueling, family-run Italian restaurants; an amazing seasonal farmer's market; and Howard Station Café - don't miss their breakfast.

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at The Perfect View is 4 guests. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Parking: There is parking for 3 cars in front of the house. The garage is locked for storage. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance

Bed Sizes: First bedroom: Queen bed; Second bedroom: Queen bed

Heat Source: Central heat.

Location: The Perfect View is located in a residential neighborhood and The Village Inn is the next door neighbor.

Stairs: There is a flight of stairs from the parking area to the front door and another from the back deck to the backyard. Once inside the house, all the bedrooms and living areas are on one level.

Fencing: The yard is fenced to the road but open to the river. The river bank is exposed - please keep an eye on kids playing in the backyard.

Common Amenities not included: This home has an A/C unit in the kitchen that does a great job cooling the common areas of the house. There are ceiling and freestanding fans for the bedrooms.

Proximity to wineries: The Perfect View is just under 5 miles to downtown Guerneville and several tasting rooms in town. Westside Road - with a fantastic number of vineyards and tasting rooms - is about 10 miles from the house.

Nearest River Beach: While The Perfect View overlooks the river, it does not have direct access to the river or a beach. The Monte Rio Public Beach is slightly downriver and across the river. It's a half mile walk or drive. There is a closer beach on the same side of the river, a quarter mile walk, but it doesn't have boat rentals or concessions in the summer.

Nearest Ocean Beach: The closest ocean beaches are in Jenner approx. 9 miles away.

Sonoma County TOT Number: 3603N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: TVR19-0098

Property manager

Russian River Vacation Homes
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Monte Rio

Located in Monte Rio, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Rio Theatre and Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting.
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Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Northwood Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bohemian Grove - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Korbel Winery - 11 min drive - 12.3 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 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect View ~ (and the Ideal Location!) Walk to Beach, Restaurants and More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect View ~ (and the Ideal Location!) Walk to Beach, Restaurants and More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect View ~ (and the Ideal Location!) Walk to Beach, Restaurants and More?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Perfect View ~ (and the Ideal Location!) Walk to Beach, Restaurants and More located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Russian River and Monte Rio Public Beach. Rio Theatre and Northwood Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great place

Enjoyed our stay and go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

C T.

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

Beautiful location & stay

We had a great time! Beautiful location with great outdoor seating and ambiance. Excellent amenities available in kitchen for cooking & entertaining. We are local to Sonoma County and just wanted a quick escape and get-away from our busy lives. This place was perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Anniversary getaway

Nice are were able to see something different, we usually stay jenner. One thing i would change is have the umbrella closer to to hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Maria M.

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

47th Wedding anniversary getaway

The Perfect View was a lovely cabin with just that-the perfect view of the Russian River! Loved it! My husband and I enjoyed a very relaxing stay in this cozy cabin with all the comforts of home. Plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

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

small cozy space

Our family of 4 (2 adult children) stayed 3 nights in this cozy space on the river. We loved the feel of being far away in the woods but close enough to purchase what we forgot and a short drive from our home. We spent time on the deck, in the hot tub, and bundled up on the couch relaxing. The 2 recommendations we have are to notify visitors that they need to turn on the water heater (we didn't realize this until wanting to shower the next morning) and that the kitchen had no pantry items at all (flour, sugar, spices, etc). Everything was clean, organized, and the management/check-in information was easy to follow. We did enjoy our stay and would rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

Monte Rio

We Loved everything. It Is the Perfect View. Clean, updated, full kitchen supplies. And, even a Lot of things similar to home for me! Wish there was a chair in the hot tub. LOL. We kind of sunk quickly. I would love to ask about the man (Patriarch?) of the family's picture in the kitchen. He looked like someone I would have enjoyed. It also seems you have been there awhile.....might you remember Nancy Smith who I think owned the Yellow House? I 30 years ago used to spend time there when she owned it. Memories!!! We hope to be back!!!! Soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Denise W.

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

River View

We loved the view of the river and the ability to watch birds and people on the river. We found the house well-stocked and very comfortable. Not sure why the website didn't include children, as the house was fine for families, especially since the second bedroom is bunkbeds! Our 15 year old granddaughter came with us and we joined other family members staying nearby. The downside was lack of river access, as we brought our own kayaks and paddle board. We ended up leaving them at the other property with deck/river access. Not putting out chair cushions on the patio seating due to Covid restrictions, seemed silly, as the house had plenty of other soft surfaces requiring some sort of disinfectant and we could have taken the dining chair cushions out. As it was, we used folded towels. The other property provided plenty of cushioned seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Russian River Vacation Homes

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We are Russian River Vacation Homes, a part of D&G Equity Management, Inc., a family owned and locally owned/operated property management company.

Our Story:
In 1980, D&G founders and owners Michael and Patty saw a need in the area for habitable, affordable housing. At that time, many of the little cabins along the Russian River, originally built as summer cabins, were unsuitable for year-round occupancy. D&G assisted property owners with fixing up and renting their cabins. As the largest property management company in western Sonoma County, D&G Equity Management continues to be a staple in the Russian River community.

Russian River Vacation Homes is an off-shoot of D&G. One fine day in 1985, Michael’s client, Bob, asked “Hey Mike, can you rent my cabin out just for the week or weekend instead of by the month?” Michael said “Sure!” and Russian River Vacation Homes was born. As renting vacation rentals became more popular, Russian River Vacation Homes grew into a full-time business with its own office. Today, Russian River Vacation Homes professionally manages over 60 high-quality vacation rentals.

We strive to make each and every stay the best one ever. If you have any questions or concerns about reserving or staying with us, please don’t hesitate to contact us! We are here to help.

Why they chose this property

Welcome to vacation wonderland! Monte Rio has a great dog friendly beach along the Russian River that has seasonal canoe rentals.

Monte Rio is home to the beautiful Northwood Golf Club, a 9 hold course amongst the redwoods designed by Alister MacKenzie, of Augusta fame. There is also a popular bar and restaurant on the golf course property.

Monte Rio is just a short drive to the many Russian River Valley Wineries to the east, and is also a short drive west to the ocean where you’ll find scenic beaches and hiking trails.
This is a great launch point for your outdoor and wine tasting adventures

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