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Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio

Monte Rio cabin with kitchen

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monte Rio Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Monte Rio

On river.Your stay at this Monte Rio cabin places you within a 10-minute walk of Russian River and Monte Rio Public Beach. Rio Theatre and Northwood Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Russian River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monte Rio Public Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rio Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bohemian Grove - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 35 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge at Dawn Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio

Sanctuaire is a quaint cabin, tucked away in a sunny riverfront neighborhood. Enjoy relaxing indoors and out, or walk to the river and the town of Monte Rio, less than a mile away.

The interiors are comfortable and clean. The main cabin sleeps 4 people, with two bedrooms (one with a connected bathroom), a second bathroom, and an open living space complete with dining area, full kitchen, woodstove and living rooms with television.

The studio (no bathroom), with rich wood interiors and views of the garden, sleeps 2 more people on the twin daybed with twin trundle. The sauna is also located in the studio. The fully fenced property is private, and fully encases the studio and main cottage, making easy access between the cottage and studio.



Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Sanctuaire is 6 people not including kids under 3 years old. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.

A Note About Our Cleaning Fees: Thank you for supporting our local business! When you stay with us, you are supporting local families at work. We think everyone deserves a decent living wage, and we make sure to set the rates and fees so that our cleaners and employees earn a living wage in beautiful Sonoma County. The cleaning fee goes directly to the cleaners and inspectors for their hard work in making sure our guests have a wonderful and welcoming space to call home for their stay.

Parking: There is parking for a maximum of 2 vehicles, one in the carport and the other on the street in front of the house. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Bed Sizes: Primary - king; guest bed – queen; studio – daybed with trundle (2 twins)

Bathrooms: 2 Full Bathrooms, front bath - shower stall; master bath - tub/shower combo

Heat Source: Electric Baseboard Heaters

Location: Sanctuaire is in a cozy residential neighborhood. It is a mix of permanent residents and vacation rentals, families, working folks, and visitors. To honor this balance, we ask guests to park in designated parking and respect the quiet hours in addition to general family-friendly, residential neighborhood expectations. Thank you for helping to continue the tradition of a mutually beneficial relationship between vacation rentals and local community!

Stairs: 4 stairs to the front door.

Pet Friendly: Two dogs allowed per reservation.

Fencing: Fully Fenced.

Wifi Speed: Advertised: 40 Mbps, tested 26 Mbps

Entertainment: Television with Roku

Additional Amenities: Sauna

Common Amenities not included: This home does not have Air Conditioning, Cable TV

Nearest River Beach: 0.8 mile to the Monte Rio Beach

Nearest Ocean Beach: approx. 10 miles. Sonoma Coast State Park, from Jenner to Bodega Bay.

Sonoma County TOT Number: 2085N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: ZPE11-0276

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio to the airport?

This cabin is 20.6 mi (39-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio to the beach?

This cabin is a short 7-minute walk from Monte Rio Public Beach and 4.9 mi (13-min drive) from Johnson's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio to downtown Monte Rio?

This cabin is 0.4 mi away from Monte Rio.

Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a sweet house, my family and I have stayed 3 times. It is a great location and for the most part comfortable and clean. However there were a lot of disappointments. The back yard is advertised as pet secure but it is not and our dog escaped. This made it challenging to have the dog outside. The back yard has not been taken care of, there is leaf debris everywhere on the deck and on the long grass. This is a vermin and fire hazard. We found dirty pots/pans in the cabinet and the blender was filthy. After cleaning it I it ended up not working. On the first day I called the property manager because the microwave was not working and one of the cooktop burners was also not working This was also the case in 2020 when I last stayed at this house and it was disturbing to find it still broken. The property manager said she would get back to me about the microwave but with I never heard anything. For the cost we would expect things to be in better condition.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom C.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful retreat steps away from Monte Rio Beach

The place was amazing and we were so happy we stayed there. We would go back again in a heartbeat. It is a short walk away from the public Monte Rio beach and restaurants and it is a short drive away from the ocean or Santa Rosa in the other direction.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Modern

We would've given 5 stars and understanding that we're still in winter, but the garden looked way better in the pictures. That aside we had a wonderful time and loved the little town, a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ginger D.

Nice quaint house

The house was great nice layout, but the back deck is very slimy and I fell and I had to go to the ER and I’m still on pain meds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki b., Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage, great location, lots of amenities!

We had a great time staying in this charming cottage. It was a perfect starting point to head to the ocean—Bodega Bay and Jenner as well as local hiking trails through the Redwoods. The kitchen was well stock with dishes, pots/pans, etc. There was even a crock pot! We took advantage of bbq grill a couple of evening. We all enjoyed the sauna. The enclosed yard provided a safe environment for our dog. The property management team was fabulous with fast responses to all of our questions and needs. We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven and the redwoods

Great place to stay for a few days and enjoy some mother nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

vitaliy k.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy P., Citrus Heights

Liked: Cleanliness

I love Monte Rio

We had a great time. It was nice and relaxing and such a cute little place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Gary F.

Could be a gem…but

Unmatched dishes, one teaspoon, every surface and cupboards filled with glassware ( enough for a small commercial bar), multiple utensils but all in terrible condition (including pots and pans). Bathroom and closets stuffed with towels, blankets, miscellaneous junk, no hangars ( but no room for a single guest item). Exterior maintenance marginal with little yard work and a broken gate. If you like leaving your belongings on the floor or in the living room… this place is for you. Single handle faucets made control of water temp very difficult and the hot water was dangerously hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanctuarie in Monte Rio

Lovely spot near the river. The house was small but has a lovely garden just perfect for enjoying a sunny morning. We didn’t take advantage of the hot tub or sauna - maybe next time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Monte Rio

We had a great time in Monte Rio. This house is in a great location, is well appointed and very comfortable. We loved that it had a sauna and hot tub. We also loved the backyard; very private and nicely landscaped. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023