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Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio

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A cozy wooden cabin with a large bed, a small table, and a window with curtains. - Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio (Monte Rio)
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A wooden cabin with a covered deck, surrounded by dense vegetation and trees. - Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio (Monte Rio)
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Consider a stay at Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a sauna. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

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Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 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
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Monte Rio, this cabin is on a river. 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 Sebastopol Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Monte Rio travel guide
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Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • A river with a bridge, surrounded by green hills and trees.
    Russian River
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A forest with a fallen log path.
    Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    15 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Monte Rio Public Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rio Theatre
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monte Rio Redwoods Trailhead
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Boho Manor
    5 min walk
  • Rainbow Cattle Company
    7 min drive
  • Tiki Bar at the r3
    7 min drive
  • Northwood Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Baked On The River
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Russian River and Monte Rio Public Beach. Rio Theatre and Monte Rio Redwoods Trailhead are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A lovely location, on a quiet tree lined street with easy access to the Russian river. This home has a sauna, hot tub and a casita with washer and dryer, trundle bed and massage table. There are Kayaks that you can roll to or use on the river. Excellent place for a family retreat! The staff was very helpful and answered any questions we had regarding the property promptly. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly and will be returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven and the redwoods

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property. Great location - an easy walk if you’d like drinks or dinner at Boho Manor, or a coffee at Lightwave. The backyard is a beautiful oasis. Though the homes are close together, it was very quiet and tranquil.We found the house to be a very relaxing retreat and would happily stay here again.My dog loved the yard and neighborhood, and felt little need to bark. Would be extremely comfortable staying at the house with him again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found this cottage very cozy and very roomy for two couples. The garden and patio can be a little messy from the leaves falling from the huge beautiful bamboo trees, but was very tranquil and had a lot of room to socialize. The back unit which has the sauna in it can be used as a quiet office if somebody has to get some work done without disturbing others. A easy walk to Monte Rio beaches and town. Guerneville is 15 minutes away and has more restaurants and shops. The coast at Jenner is also close with beaches and hikes. Don't recommend the Boho manor for food which is two blocks away but go have a drink at their bar because the building and the views of the river are something that shouldn't be missed. The hot tub worked flawlessly and is very private. We would use this home again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024