The Retreat at River Gardens ~ Spacious, Hot Tub, Riverfront!

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a large island, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table set for four.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and wooden ceiling beams.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa set, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Russian River

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom - Upstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Hallway Bathroom - Upstairs

Master Bathroom - Upstairs

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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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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Map
Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Korbel Winery - 18 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 37 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat at River Gardens ~ Spacious, Hot Tub, Riverfront! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Retreat at River Gardens ~ Spacious, Hot Tub, Riverfront!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat at River Gardens ~ Spacious, Hot Tub, Riverfront!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat at River Gardens ~ Spacious, Hot Tub, Riverfront!?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Retreat at River Gardens ~ Spacious, Hot Tub, Riverfront! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Russian River and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Rio Theatre. Monte Rio Public Beach and Sonoma Coast State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast, we enjoyed our vacation stay. Bedding was awesome great sheets. Interior and exterior view was so nice, sunrise ans sunset breathtaking, and well definitely be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was exceptionally clean, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. It offered easy access to the river, although I would have loved a view of the water from the house. That said, there are so many great things about this property that it more than made up for it. The hot tub and fire pit were fantastic, making it a wonderful place to relax and enjoy our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Clean and quiet. Our family definitely had a very relaxing and great time during our stay! Also, the walk to the river and the deck was a very clean place to meditate!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property by the river

Well equipped vacation home with hot tub, garden and great river dock. Had a lovely vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely stay here to celebrate a Friendsgiving with a group of 8. The kitchen is very well outfitted for cooking, the grill worked great, and the riverfront yard is really special. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2025
Hi — thank you for the kind review. We’re glad the home was a great spot for your Friendsgiving!!! We hope you can stay with us again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised, we all enjoyed our stay. 5 adults a 6 year old and a 15 month old. All beds were very comfortable and kitchen and bathrooms well stocked. Walking to the river was enjoyable and a short drive to the ocean was a plus. Thinking of coming back sometime in the summer to take advantage of using the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2026
Hi Dennis - Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear your whole group enjoyed the stay and found the home comfortable and well stocked. We’d love to host you again this summer so you can enjoy the river even more!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely vacation

This was a great property to enable everyone to do what they needed. Lots of space to relax in the home or garden, River access with boats, and not far to restaurants. Only minor complaint was that the hot tub could have been a little cleaner
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly quiet safe neighborhood Spacious house, very interesting riverfront Away from the more grownup atmosphere of Guerneville (we were with grandchildren 2 and 4 years old) close to our favorite ocean beach (Goat Rock) and the wonderful river beach 8n Monte Rio 2 mile from Cape Fear Cafe foe breakfast lunch and dinner, perfect kids menus and, the incredible Gold Coast Bakery
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic - has it all!

We stayed with two groups of friends and our young toddlers. The house has a great layout - roomy living room and decks off the main level, and private separated apartment downstairs. Perfect mix of social and private space. The outside area is the best we’ve experienced in the area - large grass area for kids to play, ample lounging, grilling with river view, and ample dock space to hang on the water. Available kayaks allowed us to explore the beach directly across the way - it seriously checked all the boxes of what we were looking for! Will definitely try to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2024
Hello Christen, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and the outdoor spaces, this home is truly great for families and river trips. We would love to host you again and thank you for being wonderful guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monte rio

Had a great time here. The home is very nicely appointed with luxurious beds, comfortable sitting areas, and loads of amenities. Part of family stayed in downstairs area, which is more like a little studio apartment and suited them very well. Kayaking, paddle boards and just river were much of our days. Reluctant to recommend, as we want to return, but would definitely recommend. Oh, and property manager we spoke with (Alyssa)was awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Hello Susan, 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected at this wonderful property. We have stayed at many houses along the Russian River and this was the most well appointed and comfortable yet. We did not miss not being directly on the river - the house is only across a very quiet street from the grassy lot which has the dock and river access. Our school aged children went back and forth from river to house very safely and with ease. The neighborhood the home was in was also a nice change for us - it was very residential, quiet, and had a nice vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had a warm and welcoming feel to it and included all the basic amenities we needed. The kitchen was spacious enough for a couple of people to work in comfortably, and all the appliances were in great working condition.All the bedrooms were furnished with functional furniture, and the beds were very comfortable. The deck felt like an extension of the house—perfect for getting some fresh air while still being part of the gathering inside. The deck by the river was an added bonus; sitting by the river created a wonderfully serene atmosphere.The kids especially loved the expansive grassy area where they could run around and play ball. We also appreciated the responsiveness of the property manager and the thoughtful gestures of allowing us to check in early and extend our checkout time. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

House is NOT directly on the river.

The stay itself was nice. However, we want to clarify that the house is not directly riverfront, and getting to the river requires a walk from the hose to the lot across the street. We also noticed the house is quite close to a busy street, leading to audible car noise. For those who enjoy cooking, we recommend bringing extra fry pans as the kitchen's supply was limited.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great sisters trip

Gorgeous, clean, and huge property! Downstairs is essentially a separate unit with private access and small kitchen. Upstairs was the main living room, kitchen and 2brs. We didn’t bring pets, but they had small touches letting us know they were welcome (blanket, bags, flashlights for evening walks, etc). Didn’t realize at time of booking, but the private dock/river access is across the street. Wasn’t a problem for us to walk, but something to consider. House also provided some river gear- paddle board and kayaks (never figured out how to unlock, but I never asked). House also had a EVGo charger which was awesome to have, hot tub, and so many nooks to hang/cook/relax! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
Hello Samantha, Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
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