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Home Theater for watching sports and movies

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Monte Rio, CA

Northwood Golf Club4 min drive
Johnson's Beach14 min drive
Armstrong Redwoods State Park24 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Downstairs Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Upstairs Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to The Grove, a world of privacy, with redwood-covered ridgetops above and redwood forests below. Perched on a hill above the Russian River, The Grove is an amenity-loaded haven for your Sonoma County stay.

Is BBQing your thing? The Grove has a lovely back deck equipped with a large gas grill, outdoor dining table, bistro seating, wine barrel gas fire pit, all arranged to maximize the redwood and partial river views. Or, do you want to watch the big game? The home theatre system, with 120 inch projector screen and surround sound, is great for watching sports and movies. Looking forward to a soak in the Hot Tub? Climb into the secluded spa and look up and you will see how The Grove got its name: you are surrounded by a fairy ring of towering 175 foot redwood trees that lead your gaze to the stars.

Is Gourmet Coffee your passion? Treat yourself to a European style espresso with a Nespresso pod, a cup of French Press drip or Pour Over freshly ground beans. Looking to explore? Both the Russian River and the town of Monte Rio are within walking distance. The Sonoma Coast, numerous Russian River Valley wineries and the neighboring towns of Guerneville, Duncan's Mills and Occidental are all a short drive away.

The Grove is a delightful property with two levels of ample living space, perfect for groups that want a little space to spread out.

Upper Level (entry level): The entry level has the main kitchen, living and dining room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and the main deck. The kitchen is well equipped and well-stocked with everything needed to cook. The living/dining room has a comfortable sofa and chairs and the dining table seats 6. Sets of French doors lead out to the deck. The upstairs master bedroom has a queen bed and en suite bath with shower (the only upstairs bathroom). The second bedroom has a queen bed and charming French doors that lead to the side deck - the perfect place for a morning cup of coffee.

Lower Level: The lower level has a living area, kitchenette (no stove), deck, bedroom and bathroom. The lower living area has cable TV and a double sleeper sofa. The large bedroom has a king bed. The downstairs bathroom is lovely, with both a walk-in shower and a soaking tub.

Know Before You Book

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at The Grove is 6. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Parking: Parking is permitted for a maximum of 2 vehicles in the carport. There is no additional parking nearby. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance. IF YOUR VEHILCE HAS EXCEPTIONALLY LOW CLEARANCE, PLEASE NOTE: Access to the parking deck requires that vehicles have at least 5" clearance (less than a typical small sedan). Smaller vehicles with very low clearance, such as certain sports cars, may need to park parallel to the road. Large vehicles with low clearance will not be able to park at the house. RVs, trailers, and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Security Cameras: For the safety of guests and the home, there are security cameras outside facing the carport area.

Bed Sizes: Upstairs Bedroom 1 (with en suite bath): Queen Bed, Upstairs Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Downstairs Bedroom: King Bed, Downstairs Living Area: Double Sofa Bed

Heat Source: Electric Baseboard Heaters and Wood Stove in Living Area, Wall Heaters in Bedrooms. Firewood is provided for the Wood Stove. The Wood Stove is the best source of heat for the upstairs during cold months.

Outdoor Firepit: The outdoor gas firepit is not available during the winter/rainy season.

Stairs: There are 38 stairs - with three landings - from the parking area to the front door. The house is two stories with interior and exterior stairs between the levels.

Work from HERE: Separate from the crowd and work in the lower living room looking out onto the back deck and redwood trees.
Advertised Wifi Speed: 200 mbps

Road: The Grove is on a narrow, one lane road.

Sonoma County TOT Number: 2465N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: ZPE15-0728

Property manager

Russian River Vacation Homes

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 cabin is on a river. Northwood Golf Club and Sonoma Zipline Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting.

Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

Rio Theatre - 15 min walk
Northwood Golf Club - 4 min drive
Korbel Winery - 13 min drive
Johnson's Beach - 14 min drive
Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa Station - 35 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Cafe Aquatica - 14 min drive
Guerneville Taco Truck - 7 min drive
Boho Manor - 15 min walk
Rainbow Cattle Co. - 7 min drive
Coffee Bazaar - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Cozy and Warm for Winter! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Cozy and Warm for Winter!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Cozy and Warm for Winter!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Forest, Spa, Dog Friendly, Cozy and Warm for Winter! located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Russian River and Rio Theatre. Northwood Golf Club is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Skye L.

28 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

House nice. Parking a challenge.

The house is very nice but located on a very narrow street with difficult parking. We had two larger cars. Parking is a narrow platform and turning radius was a challenge to say the least. The property description should include this information. We would not have stayed here if we had known. Nothing wrong with the house, just would have appreciated knowing about the parking challenge in advance since we had two vans. Also, the beds were a bit too soft.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., Westminster California

6 July 2023

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

Disliked: Location

The Grove Terrace

We loved this house in the trees it was so tranquil. It was layed out so 2 small familys could share this home 1 upstairs 1 downstairs.The beds were very comfortable the kitchen was well stocked. The theatre size viewing screen was a delight for a movie evening. We used the bq on the the deck for quick dinners and roasted marshmallows for s'mores over the firepit. We enjoyed many excellant nearby wineries, tryed river floatubing remember to bring your own tubes or rent some.Monte Rio beach was our go to beach with free parking and dogs allowed. We made some lasting memories with our family here in the Grove house in the trees we will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mital P., San francisco

12 Apr 2023

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

Serenity in the trees

My family of 4 came here for spring break and wow! The house is more beautiful in person. The details to the decor were amazing. The furniture pieces including beds were comfortable. Hot tub was perfect temperature when we arrived too. The individual heaters in every room were great since we came during a week when it was cooler and the house warms up nicely. The two decks are beautiful and perfect for outdoors when it’s warmer. The narrow windy road leading to the house is a bit daunting but so long as you drive during the day it’s good. Follow the directions to the house provided by the manager for sure! I had to use the vacuum and only thing there is that is a non pleasant smell comes out from it. Maybe it’s the vacuum bag? The house was well stocked with cleaning and bathroom supplies too. The downstairs area with second kitchenette was super cute. We didn’t use it but I enjoyed looking at how it was decorated. Communication with the property manager was efficient and prompt. She was super friendly. We would totally love to stay here again. Its proximity to the beach and other landmarks is perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly S.

9 Apr 2023

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

Great place. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee N.

18 Oct 2022

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

A lovely home in the treetops; outstanding features

This home is likely to be remembered as one of the best ofs in our vacation rentals. I generally like to spend most of my time exploring but I was content to hang around this home enjoying its outdoor deck in the treetops, the hot tub, and the very enjoyable home theater. Traveled with our adult children and having two floors gave us plenty of room to sprawl out. The three bedrooms were all nicely appointed, as was the home overall. Loved the decor throughout and the high level of thoughtfulness for guests. I’ve truly NEVER been in a rental that considered so large a range of guest needs and provided such detailed instructions to make you feel at home. Whatever eventuality could have happened, I felt like I could just open the guest book & find where to find what I needed or where to go to get it. When I searched the first aid kit for a bandaid, I was so impressed to see it stocked with all the basics plus things like activated charcoal, pepto pills and allergy meds. the kinds of things you never find except in the bottom of a Mom tote. Really appreciated the thoughtfulness when I had some tummy rumbles one day. The whole house is that way: I kept expecting to not find something I needed but they have thought of it all. They even provide accessories for dog guests. The beds were super comfortable with high quality bedcoverings. The two kitchens have all you need (basic spices) to make great meals. Loved the coffee making options. Lots of games and puzzles; musical instruments to play. The decks are wonderful places to just relax. Loved watching leaves drop and spin down to the ground. There were only two things that I were less than perfect. 1) my son went to bed and was greeted by a dead bug on the duvet. We also found that some of the hand towels had makeup stains that were not evident until unfolded. We thought the towels were left dirty so we washed them & the stains remained so I am going to guess they were just stained but housekeeping should know that a guest has no way to know that. It just looks like someone hung up dirty towels. 2) the one way road is a bit daunting to navigate, especially in a larger car/SUV, but worse is the parking. You WILL LIKELY scrape the *^# out of your car if you don’t have the clearance. The parking deck entry is VERY oddly dipped. Adding a pic w/a parked sedan would help make the point of how this affects many normal cars. My SUV was fine. My son’s Lexus badly scraped its fender and underbody.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Russian River Vacation Homes

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. Visit The Rio, an historic quonset hut movie theater on the Russian River, including a cafe with great food and beer, and a sunny outdoor market on summer weekends.
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!

What makes this property unique

From the Owners, Tricia and Randy:
Welcome to our little parcel of paradise in the redwoods. We hope you enjoy the peace and beauty of our home as much as we do. We grew up in Santa Rosa but have been living in the Los Angeles area for the past 25 years. Randy has been working as a news reporter for the CBS television stations in Los Angeles since 1995 and Trish is a speech pathologist who works with children with disabilities in the public schools. We decided to buy a vacation home in the Russian River because we have many happy memories of our time in the redwoods while growing up and our families have been coming here for three generations. Randy’s parents used to go dancing to the big bands in Rio Nido and Tricia remembers her parents bringing out of town guests to Armstrong Grove to marvel at the majesty of the redwoods.
Our “Grove” got its name from the fairy ring of 175-foot tall redwood trees that surround the hot tub. You can also get a great view of The Grove by looking back from the upper deck.
We have set the house up to accommodate many interests and people of all ages. On the upper deck you’ll find a comfortable assortment of tables and chairs that can be moved into many different configurations. You’ll also find a Weber barbeque, wine barrel style fire pit and reclining chairs if you just want to sit back and take in the view.
The downstairs deck, which Tricia likes to call “The Veranda,” with its white railings, wicker furniture and her “peacock” lamp, is a relaxing spot where you can curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee or tea.