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Mint To Be - Modern Farmhouse-Style, Dog Friendly

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Welcome to Mint To Be!
The back deck fire "table" is a great spot to relax in the evening.
Have a soak after hiking or a trip to the coast.
Cozy in front of the gas fireplace and TV in the living room.
Room for your whole group to be comfortable.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Russian River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Hall

Bathroom Primary

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Mint To Be - Modern Farmhouse-Style, Dog Friendly

Mint to Be is situated in an exceptionally scenic part of the Russian River Valley where the redwood forests open to the coastal hills. This lovely spot is close to the Russian River and just a short drive from the Sonoma Coast. Enjoy peaceful evenings outdoors on the large deck where there is a gas grill, hot tub and propane firepit. The modern farmhouse-style interior is open and airy guests will appreciate the single level, with only a half flight of stairs to the front door.

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3514248vb
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

Monte Rio is home to this holiday home. Rio Theatre and Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Ross State Historic Park and Children's Bell Tower. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Map
Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 16 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 51 min drive - 57.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 37 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mint To Be - Modern Farmhouse-Style, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mint To Be - Modern Farmhouse-Style, Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mint To Be - Modern Farmhouse-Style, Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mint To Be - Modern Farmhouse-Style, Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Mint To Be - Modern Farmhouse-Style, Dog Friendly located?

Situated in Monte Rio, this holiday home is steps from Russian River and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Rio Theatre. Monte Rio Public Beach and Monte Rio Redwoods Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here before and it is a wonderful gem! Everything is clean and the kitchen has plenty to cook great meals.The hot tub is perfect and the yard is the best, especially for our dogs! The property is very quiet and lends itself to relaxation!Great location for many dog friendly walks. Highly recommend and will be back!!!
View from deck
Lovely warmth when it was raining
Backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our family get-a-way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas J.

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

Great stay!

Enjoyed the property very much, even in the rain!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Hello Lukas, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being great guests :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is a hidden gem! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. The bedroom was spacious and the bed was comfortable.The outdoor space was wonderful..plenty of room for the dog to play and many places to sit and enjoy the views .The hot tub was clean and a great place to relax .would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2025
Hi Karen, thank you for the lovely review. We're so glad you enjoyed the home and had a wonderful time! We hope you can stay with us again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Wonderful getaway

A very charming property, inside and out. Our family and pets truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2024
Hello Alicia, Thank you for being great guests and for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure to host you. You’re welcome back anytime :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Family Getaway

Wonderful place to stay and play! River and ocean very close. We all loved it, even the dogs! Would consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Hello John, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! It is a great area to stay in and we are happy you appreciated the home and its surroundings. Thank you for your kind words and for being such fantastic guests! We would love to host you again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Great retreat for the family

What a fun house! We had our family of 4 and 2 little dogs and it was the perfect property! We love this area of the Russian River and will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
Hello Jonathan, We are so glad you and the family loved Mint To Be! We think it is pretty amazing as well! Thank you for your review and for being wonderful guests :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Lovely house with great amenities

This beautiful house had lots of space and fun games and activities for the kids. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2024
Hello Jen, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being wonderful guests! We would love to host you again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Peaceful

Quiet neighborhood which is just what we needed. Yard was huge and my dog loved exploring. We saw quail in the morning in the yard. Lots of woodpeckers and various birds. Tons of things to do on the coast. We will come back for sure!!
Back yard
Duncan’s cove
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, me and our fur babies had a great and much needed peaceful time. This was a very pet-friendly VRBO and appreciated the small towels by the back yard door. After the pups were done running about the yard, we gave them all a bath to make sure they did not track in mud or baby slugs/snails, etc. Our fur babies absolutely LOVED the big back yard and ran all over the place exploring. The yard was so big that we both had to keep an eye on them from getting into the bushes, etc. It was probably too big for our pups, but it was still beautiful. Having the property closed off and secure made us feel safe.The dogs LOVED the "sunroom" for dachshunds love to sun bathe.The VRBO was close driving distance to the 24-hour Safeway and beach. It was quiet and loved hearing the frogs "ribbit" and crickets chirp at night.The home came equipped with pretty much everything, from laundry detergent, to extra TV's and games in a hidden table in the living room.The fireplace was phenomenal and heated up the home when it got chilly.The only thing is maybe brighter lighting in the home? At night it was dim in the house as we sat on the couch to watch tv. Other than that, amazing VRBO find! A Definite RECOMMEND!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Spring break get a way

The house was very clean and comfortable. Large very private property with multiple outside seating areas. We enjoyed the hot tub which was very clean and ready to use. Beach towels were provided. There was coffee, spices, cooking oil, snacks and a bottle of wine in the kitchen. There is a small ping pong table and frisbee golf for outdoor fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2024
Hello Cindy, Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We’re glad everything was to your liking and we’d love to host you again. You were wonderful guests :)
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Repair before Renting

Property was nice and enjoyed having a large lot. However there was a leak that occurred more than a week before week booked, were not notified of said leak, and could not enjoy our stay due to the mold like stain growing from the ceiling in direct proximity to the air supply/ heater for the house. Reported to property manager and they were fairly dismissive of our concerns. Would appreciate a call from VRBO to discuss.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
Hello Joe, Thank you for your review! We appreciate you letting us know about the watermark on the ceiling. As we mentioned, it was related to a previously repaired leak. While the issue had been resolved before your arrival, the ceiling still needed to be stripped and repainted, which we scheduled and completed after your departure. We checked the home before arrival, and there was no mold present or developing in that spot. We’ve taken all necessary steps to ensure the space remains clean and safe for future guests. Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anne S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
Hello Sean, Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!

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