Dog-friendly cabin beneath towering redwoods with an enclosed yard - near river
Rio Nido Retreat
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Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday living at this sweet Rio Nido cabin, a cozy, updated home that provides the perfect romantic getaway or small family vacation in a towering grove of redwoods. After a day spent exploring the Russian River or the many nearby wineries, you can prepare a homemade meal in the modern kitchen with sleek granite countertops. On warm summer nights, relax and unwind in the enclosed yard and breathe in the fragrance of the surrounding coastal redwoods.
What's nearby: Rio Nido Retreat is a long walk or a short drive from the shores of the Russian River, where you can swim, fish, and kayak in beautiful surroundings. You'll be less than two miles northeast of downtown Guerneville, which features grocery stores, shops, restaurants, as well as Johnson's Beach and Guerneville River Park right at the river's edge. To retreat into nature for the morning, head over to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve three miles west. You'll also be only a mile north of Stumptown Brewery and a short, scenic drive from dozens of world-class wineries to the east on River Road.
Things to know:
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Security camera details: There are two active security cameras outside: one at the front corner of the home facing the driveway and road and one at the very back of the house directed towards the back fence.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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Important information
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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 first aid kit
About the area
Guerneville
Located in Guerneville, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Dom Whitney Tasting Lounge and Powell's Sweet Shoppe - Windsor are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Johnson's Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Graton Resort and Casino - 44 min drive - 44.4 km
Getting around
Santa Rosa Station - 27 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Rainbow Cattle Company - 4 min drive
Koalas Fine Food - 5 min drive
Tiki Bar at the r3 - 5 min drive
Korbel Winery - 4 min drive
Stumptown Brewery - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Dog-friendly cabin beneath towering redwoods with an enclosed yard - near river pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly cabin beneath towering redwoods with an enclosed yard - near river?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly cabin beneath towering redwoods with an enclosed yard - near river on 12 July 2026 start from AU$339, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Dog-friendly cabin beneath towering redwoods with an enclosed yard - near river?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dog-friendly cabin beneath towering redwoods with an enclosed yard - near river?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog-friendly cabin beneath towering redwoods with an enclosed yard - near river?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog-friendly cabin beneath towering redwoods with an enclosed yard - near river located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Russian River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Korbel Winery and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. Johnson's Beach is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house was so clean and nicely equipped. We had a great time!
Gretter C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Brenda T.
23 Nov 2023
nice get away
loved the redwoods and the smell of nature
Brenda T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
25 June 2024
Secluded Yet Accessible
Though small and secluded in a wooded community, this home boasts an open floor plan, big functional kitchen, and short drive to urban ammenities like restaurants, theaters, and shops.
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ryan T.
16 Aug 2024
Cute house in the redwoods
We enjoyed our stay in Rio Nido! We walked to the lodge for dinner most nights and access to the river was close by. The internet was fast and kept us connected while working remotely for a few days. Looking forward to our next stay in this cute house in the redwoods!
Ryan T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey H.
31 Oct 2023
100% recommend
The house was clean, had plenty of amenities and was located in a beautiful location.
I met my family out here for a weekend trip, my weekend anyhow, and we had dinner here at the house and played cards against humanity. Rio Nido is such a cute little spot nestled in the redwoods.
The property was exactly as described. Comfortable and great location. Relatively well stocked kitchen for cooking at home. Perfect for access to Guerneville and nearby nature
This is our second year staying in this cabin and it won’t be the last. It is perfect with the updated appliances and plenty of parking area. Thanks so much!
We truly enjoyed our time at this location. The door lock is a bit tricky but this could be the result of operator error! We've utilized VRBO many times, and this was not a disappointment! It was perfect for us in so many ways and we look forward to returning soon! Thank you!
Chris and John M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2023
Chris and John, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed our lovely home.
We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests.
We truly hope we can host you for a more comfortable stay in the future. Thank you.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica E.
6 Oct 2023
Clean, simple & location!
If you’re like me, you like things to be simple & clean! It has all the above & then some! Location is perfect, less than 10 minutes to stores, restaurants, etc. It’s very roomy so perfect for larger families! There’s 2 parking spaces, but could possibly fit more. Only request is earlier access if available!
We came back for the third year in a row to enjoy this cabin. It is always clean, updated appliances and easy access to The Roadhouse, pool, the river and just 2 miles to Guerneville. It is surrounded with magnificent redwoods and is quiet and brings on a sense of calm. We brought an inflatable air mattress for my granddaughter since the kids are getting older and they need their own beds rather then sharing the double bed on the lower bunk of the bunk beds. Plenty of room in the living room for the air mattress. Thanks again for the lovely stay.
Jan K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
richard h.
6 Aug 2019
Not so lovely
The home was not cleaned prior to my arrival after a nearly 500 mile drive. It took three hours and three phone calls with Vacasa to get their approval to stay at a hotel the first night. The house is nice (once cleaned) and well stocked with amenities. But, the surrounding neighborhood is very run-down. There is almost no usable exterior space and three other houses are only a few feet away, all of them are dirty and appear to be inhabited by hoarders. A neighbor's car was parked in the small parking area when I arrived. The small amount of exterior space is unmaintained with cast off buckets, scraps of paper and dog waste.
richard h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the state you found the house in. We understand how frustrating it can be to start your vacation on that note. We're glad we were able to remedy the situation, and we'll take special care to make sure it doesn't happen again. We will also make sure to evaluate the exterior space and ensure that it is properly maintained. We hope to have another chance to impress you!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Liz C.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Horrible access
The street to arrive was one lane. Which was disclosed with the access code and to late to cancel reservations. The instructions indicated we could not park on the street. Yet lots of neighbors did making it more difficult to drive up and down the street. The house two doors down and had for large trucks park on the street as he was remodeling his house. We had no access to our street to get in or out. We drove up the street and could find how to get to the main road. So anger this was not in the listing.
Also the large light in the kitchen was out. Cooking with a small light in the kitchen was terrible. The cleaners left one roll of toilet paper for six people for four nights.
I won’t use vrbo again. I use vrbo several time and the property didn’t disclose some very important information.
Liz C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Thank you for your review, Liz and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced during your stay. Our local operations manager strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. We do hope we will have another chance to better serve you in the future.
Comfortable, simple home that has all you need. Not a ton of personality on display, but cozy space and all the amenities you might want. Safely enclosed backyard for a dog.
Laurie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Robin D.
1 Dec 2021
comfortable retreat
Enjoyed our stay among the redwoods. Cosy house with all the comforts of home.
Very clean and dog friendly! The beds are very comfortable and so is the couch. The tv works well and has Netflix. Great DVD collection and basic necessities in the kitchen provided. Easy to book and check in/out. The neighborhood is really nice for short walks and it isn’t too far from Safeway and the River which is a bonus. The heat controls on the wall were hard to find because they’re behind the TV but work well. We had booked under the impression that there was a hot tub and there isn’t. Also there is no backyard it is just a small side of the house with a four person table and bbq on the walkway. The sliding glass door and several windows have no curtains or blinds and the fences aren’t tall enough to offer privacy which feels like a safety issue. The wall with the sliding glass door and two big long windows with no curtains or blinds has a camera outside of it like we may have been watched inside the home. Very friendly neighborhood except for one neighbor next door who talks very loudly and seemed constantly upset and angry outside at all hours of the night every night keeping us awake and one night I was taking a bath and heard thumps on the window every so often like little rocks were hitting it at the same time that I could hear that same neighbor on their side of the fence right where the bathroom was on our side which freaked us out so much that we were debating either calling the police or just leaving right then because we didn’t feel safe anymore. We very much felt like that neighbor was spying on us and doing small odd things to mess with us our entire stay which was scary since we were two women staying there by ourselves to the point that we stayed indoors and were very uncomfortable. There is also zero cell reception and the WiFi isn’t great so when we tried calling the property manager about it we couldn’t. Other than the strange neighbor though and lack of privacy we had a nice time.
Jessica B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
anna b.
8 July 2021
Awesome
We loved the house, it had everything except one set of batteries for all remotes! Very cost would difinately be back
anna b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi, Anna! It was our pleasure hosting you and we are glad you enjoyed your visit. We will be sure to add extra batteries to the home for future guests. We look forward to hosting you again!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Marjorie G.
5 May 2021
Cute Little House
We enjoyed our stay in this Rio Nido home. The only draw back was a lack of silverware (four forks, three spoons). The house is nestled in among many other houses so there's no yard and little privacy but all around it was a nice place to be.
Marjorie G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi, Marjorie! Thank you for telling us about your experience at Rio Nido Retreat. We will restock the silverware right away and hope to see you again!
Great little cabin that is very comfortable & well supplied! We'll be back.
Marti P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
12 Apr 2021
very comfortable
This a very comfortable, pet & kid friendly home. Beautifully remodeled and well furnished. This home is in a canyon, so streets are super narrow and neighborhood is a bit funky, but is conveniently located close to public & dog-friendly river access points and close to downtown Guerneville. We enjoyed our stay.
Julie H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bei F.
9 Apr 2021
Serendipity in redwood
Perfect house for our family of 2 adults, 2 schooler boys and a 1 yr old baby girl for a quick spring break vacation.
We did our booking late (just the week before we planned to go), but the instant booking on vacasa was very helpful. The lovely house is conveniently located in Rio Nido, which is 5 min away from Guerneville, and right next to Russian River. Rio Nido is such a unique little town, so well situated in the redwood. The house is well equipped with entertainments both for adults and children (DVDs, Wii, toys, books for both kids and adults); beds are very clean and comfy. I took a nap with my baby girl one afternoon, feeling soo calm observing the sky high straight redwoods with two playful blue jays chirping. It was exactly what we needed in mid of the busy work/school life!
Would recommend replenishing more cutlery in the kitchen.