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

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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The Retreat at River Garden, nestled in a cozy Russian River neighborhood, offers an unforgettable blend of nature and comfort. This haven features a private seasonal dock for swimming and kayaking, as well as canoes and kayaks to explore the river. Unwind on the deck with its soothing hot tub or stroll through the vibrant 'secret' garden complete with raised beds and seating areas.

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Kitchen

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About this property

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

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

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a fenced private garden and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop.

Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Hot tub

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Hair dryer

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

On a river
On the waterfront

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

Electric car charging station
Garden

Similar properties

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

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 aged 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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and 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

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

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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

Russian River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Johnson's Beach - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
Korbel Winery - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
Graton Resort and Casino - 39 min drive - 54.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬9 min drive
‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪The Lodge at Dawn Ranch - ‬9 min drive
‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬9 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 12:00 PM.

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).

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

23 Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

24 Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

17 Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

16 Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Giovanni L.

22 Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Christen D.

19 Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

25 Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

22 Jun 2025

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.