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Wine Down ~ Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, River Views

Wine Down ~ Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, River Views

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Welcome to Wine Down!
Fully stocked Kitchen
Open Floor Plan
View for the Chef!
Dining Table

Overview of Wine Down ~ Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, River Views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Monte Rio, CA
  • Popular LocationNorthwood Golf Club4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohnson's Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationArmstrong Redwoods State Park24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Wine Down ~ Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, River Views

Enjoy a glass of wine as you wind down the river at Wine Down. This 1924 cottage with old world charm, wood floors, custom cedar counter and walls of windows, invites relaxation and creativity! Both the kitchen and living area overlook the ever-changing Russian River. Morning brings sunlight and in the evening a gas fireplace adds warmth and a cozy glow.

The kitchen is open to the dining and living areas so friends and family can gather to laugh and chat while cooking. Dine inside or out as weather permits. A new hot tub joins the outdoor dining area on the main deck overlooking the river.

Amble down one level to the outdoor shower and laundry room. There's a staircase from the lowest level of the fern and thimbleberry-filled yard to the river in the summer months. Depending on the season, you'll have a shallow and gentle stretch of river and a long, wild, sandy (seasonal) island or playful and frisky Russian River for paddling and swimming. Merganser and Mallard ducklings bob and scoot about, swallows circle and a reclusive green heron darts past in this paradise for birds.

Bedrooms feature award-winning Casper Cal King mattresses and the living room has ample and comfortable seating for your retreat.

A half mile down the road is Monte Rio which features beaches and (seasonal) kayak rentals. Duncan's Mills is three miles west with shops, restaurants and a post office. Jenner by the sea waits ten miles away at the Pacific Ocean.


Know Before You Book:

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

Bed Sizes: First Bedroom: California King Bed; Second Bedroom: California King Bed; Living Room: Single Day Bed; Queen Sofabed.

Heat Source: Gas fireplace & electric wall heaters.

A/C: The house does not have air conditioning. Being near the coast, the night time temps drop and just opening some windows is usually enough to cool the house.

Stairs: There are two steps from the parking area to the house. There are exterior stairs to the outdoor shower, laundry room and river overlook. Seasonal stairs to the river.

Parking: The parking deck accommodates 2 cars. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

River Access: There's a staircase from the lowest level of the yard to the river in the summer months.

Docks & Boats: Docks and beaches are seasonal only and available from mid-June to mid-September providing the summer dams are in. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and rowboats that are provided in some of our homes are also available from mid-June to mid-September only. The river is usually too swift for boating in the winter and many docks and beaches are under water until late spring.

Sonoma County TOT#: 2806N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit #: TVR17-0413

Property manager

Russian River Vacation Homes
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Monte Rio

Located in Monte Rio, this cabin is on the waterfront. Rio Theatre and Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Potter Schoolhouse and Fort Ross State Historic Park. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting.
Map
Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Theatre - 15 min walk
  • Northwood Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Johnson's Beach - 12 min drive
  • Korbel Winery - 13 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 - 14 min walk
  • Rainbow Cattle Co. - 7 min drive
  • Coffee Bazaar - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing get away
Property was on the Russian River and it was a bit cold during our stay to enjoy the deck and outdoor space, but a comfortable home that was close to coast and hiking for day trips. I really enjoyed the timely text reminders and check-in/ out. This feature made it easy to keep track of the guest details.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location on the river!
Had a great time with family and friends during the 4th of July week! The house is in a great location. Easy access to the river and beach. Late afternoon hot tubbing on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
boss
great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely place on the river. The hot tub was nice too. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great River Spot
A very cute little cabin, perfectly situated on the Russian River with river access. There's a great island right down the hill that we hung out on all day. Water was running a bit too strong to go swimming, but can imagine it'd be perfect in late summer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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. 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

Wine Down is cute as a button! With comfy furniture, and ample outdoor space, this is a great place to kick back, relax, and retreat!

Languages:

English

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