Stunning Contemporary Home, a River Penthouse on Russian River, like No Other!!
House in Monte Rio, CA
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Stunning Contemporary Home, a River Penthouse on Russian River, like No Other!!
Just fully renovated, "California Dream," a breathtaking Glass House, is 3,200 sq. ft. with a 2,500 sq. ft. deck and catwalk. Like a Blue Jay's nest in the adjacent 200 year old walnut tree's canopy, the house is 25 ft. above ground. It's perched on 2.8 acres of prime "lazy tubing" River Front Property. Dip in and out of the river all day from its grand 500 sq. ft. seasonal dock.
The deck and dock, skybox and courtside seat, let guests watch who and what floats down the sauntering summer river. In the fall, in addition to wine tasting, the house is great for binge watching football inside, and playing football and golf outside.
The property's Redwood Trees, jarring in size and longevity, welcome and embrace the entrance and front of the house. The house's openness and brightness coupled with the property's privacy, size and natural setting create a tranquil environment.
"California Dream" is bordered by: "Northwood Golf Course," "The Bohemian Club," "the Russian River," and between "Monte Rio Beach" and "Johnson's Beach."
Jenner Beach and Goat Rock Beach are 11 miles west, while Korbel Winery, Porter-Bass Winery and Armstrong Woods are 7 miles east.
Otherwise, just peacefully float throughout the house and onto the deck: make a gourmet meal in the gourmet kitchen, or grill and have cocktails on the deck. From the extra large hot tub, relax and watch the river, sunshine, and sky parade by before the stars and moon takeover at night.
"California Dream" is a contemporary River Penthouse retreat in which to rejuvenate, build bonds, and make lasting memories in a handsome natural setting. It's complemented by an architecturally compelling space in which to live. It is an exceptional mid-century house with provenance that has been refreshed with care, modern design and materials.
"California Dream" is 70 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
To BOOK "California Dream" the owner must speak directly to the prospective guest to address some specific conditions for booking. We are new to renting out our renovated home, as a short term rentals, directly to strangers, so we need to make sure we are doing things appropriately. A mutually beneficial relationship. We don't want to over commit and we want to make sure guest have reasonable expectations. We strive to prove an exceptional vacation rental experience, so "open communication" is paramount.
Ideally, we want repeat guests to reduce wear and tear on our home. We spent a considerable amount of effort with this renovation so we don't want a few bad apples spoiling things for future guests and for my family.
I appreciate your consideration, understanding and support. Hopefully, you'll enjoy the home as much as my family has for the past 10 years. Although, we never got to live in the remodel, outside the pandemic.
Just fully renovated, "California Dream," a breathtaking Glass House, is 3,200 sq. ft. with a 2,500 sq. ft. deck and catwalk. Like a Blue Jay's nest in the adjacent 200 year old walnut tree's canopy, the house is 25 ft. above ground. It's perched on 2.8 acres of prime "lazy tubing" River Front Property. Dip in and out of the river all day from its grand 500 sq. ft. seasonal dock.
The deck and dock, skybox and courtside seat, let guests watch who and what floats down the sauntering summer river. In the fall, in addition to wine tasting, the house is great for binge watching football inside, and playing football and golf outside.
The property's Redwood Trees, jarring in size and longevity, welcome and embrace the entrance and front of the house. The house's openness and brightness coupled with the property's privacy, size and natural setting create a tranquil environment.
"California Dream" is bordered by: "Northwood Golf Course," "The Bohemian Club," "the Russian River," and between "Monte Rio Beach" and "Johnson's Beach."
Jenner Beach and Goat Rock Beach are 11 miles west, while Korbel Winery, Porter-Bass Winery and Armstrong Woods are 7 miles east.
Otherwise, just peacefully float throughout the house and onto the deck: make a gourmet meal in the gourmet kitchen, or grill and have cocktails on the deck. From the extra large hot tub, relax and watch the river, sunshine, and sky parade by before the stars and moon takeover at night.
"California Dream" is a contemporary River Penthouse retreat in which to rejuvenate, build bonds, and make lasting memories in a handsome natural setting. It's complemented by an architecturally compelling space in which to live. It is an exceptional mid-century house with provenance that has been refreshed with care, modern design and materials.
"California Dream" is 70 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
To BOOK "California Dream" the owner must speak directly to the prospective guest to address some specific conditions for booking. We are new to renting out our renovated home, as a short term rentals, directly to strangers, so we need to make sure we are doing things appropriately. A mutually beneficial relationship. We don't want to over commit and we want to make sure guest have reasonable expectations. We strive to prove an exceptional vacation rental experience, so "open communication" is paramount.
Ideally, we want repeat guests to reduce wear and tear on our home. We spent a considerable amount of effort with this renovation so we don't want a few bad apples spoiling things for future guests and for my family.
I appreciate your consideration, understanding and support. Hopefully, you'll enjoy the home as much as my family has for the past 10 years. Although, we never got to live in the remodel, outside the pandemic.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Monte Rio, CA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This is a jaw dropping property perfect for special celebrations with friends and family. The host was very responsive to my questions and supplied special touches such as flower pots all around the deck and a fantastic, large dock on the river.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful vacation
Everything as described
Perfect in every way
10.0 / 10.0
All aspects of stay met or exceeded expectations
10.0 / 10.0
Cleaners were 1 hour late for entry
10.0 / 10.0
Great location right on the river, lovely clean house, everyone enjoyed it!
10.0 / 10.0
The huge deck, beautiful redwoods, grass area, large windows, modern aesthetic, wonderful dock, ample river equipment… all these things made for a magical stay! We will definitely book again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great!
10.0 / 10.0
The house is beautiful and very peaceful. Very well stocked with appliances and makes for a lovely family get away. The only catch was that the deck is very splintery and we didn’t catch that until too late and my 3 year old daughter’s feet and legs were covered in splinters that we had to dig out a few times. We would definitely stay again. There’s nothing more serene than sitting outside with a cup of coffee in the morning watching the river slowly wake up with birds and kayakers.
10.0 / 10.0
The property itself was absolutely stunning - a beautiful home right on the river with wonderful amenities. The location could not have been better.
However, after our stay there were some disagreements with the property owner regarding the condition in which we left the home. While we took (and always take) extra effort to be respectful guests and leave the property in good shape, the owner claimed our stay necessitated excessive cleaning, which we strongly dispute, and that we broke a chair, which was broken when we arrived.
In the end, I believe we were able to resolve the matter and move on, but the post-stay interaction left a bit of a cloud over an otherwise wonderful weekend at a gorgeous property. I'm hopeful the owner and I can simply agree to disagree and leave the weekend and the property with positive reviews, as it deserves.
10.0 / 10.0
Exactly as advertised. Host offered many ideas for places to go and things to do. Easiest check-in we've experienced. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful place to spend a rainy weekend with huge walls of glass, spectacular bright and well appointed kitchen. Unobstructed views of river, redwoods, oaks surrounding with amazing natural light. Comfy new beds with crisp sheets and down pillows for all. Fit two families well and hope to be back for summer fun.
10.0 / 10.0
Immaculate home on the river. Kitchen is incredibly well stocked - two of everything! Close proximity to hiking and beaches. Easy interface with property manager. A true five star experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning views, plenty of room to spread out or be together. Great house for games, cooking, running around, tv viewing, resting. Well equipped.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Great location, nice house, fantastic property and clean, what more could you ask for?
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property and the house was amazing. We loved the fact that the windows & doors all opened to the sides and gave you that wonderful outdoor experience. Double everything! Grills, ovens, stove, dishwashers, sofas, tv's, tables & chairs! Super large 12 person hot tub and enough water toys for all. Large level yard for kids and dogs to run around. Great dock with 3 ladders for easy access in & out and the river wasn't to deep but just right. Redwood trees everywhere and a nice quiet neighborhood, with plenty of privacy.
8.0 / 10.0
The house and location to the river was stunning. We absolutely loved the view, the massive decks, the windows that opened up to the outside and the size of the house was fabulous. The beds were comfortable, and there was plenty of supplies within the kitchen to cook for a large party. We also loved the dock on the river, the convenience of the location, and all the kayaks and canoes they had available to us. The house had been remodeled, however, the bathrooms had not. All the bathrooms had old, outdated fixtures, holes in the tile potentially posing problems to bare feet, and lots of mold. We also did not feel super safe given one of the very large windows would not lock and one of the doors. I messaged the manager of the property and never got a response. If they corrected these issues, we would certainly return, but for the immense cost of the rental, the bathrooms and guests safety were the only real let down.
10.0 / 10.0
Ideal. Wonderful. Great place.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house. So much space. Amazing lawn and access to the river. Owners thought of everything when designing the house. They really make it special for the guests. Looking forward to returning.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about this property was amazing. You cannot best waking up just overlooking the river. The dock made it so easy to just hop in as we wanted and avoid crowds at the beaches. The yard was amazing for lawn games and the dogs. The beds were super comfortable and the kitchen was great for preparing meals every day. Already plan on booking again next summer.
10.0 / 10.0
Magnificent. Like being in an isolated Hollywood hills mansion. All supplies and equipment needed (e.g., two gas grills on deck, lots of kayaks, canoes, etc.) Gorgeous river views and direct access. Easy couple of minutes’ drive from great restaurants, beaches, redwood forest. Lots of rooms for group activities and privacy for reading/working.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!
A fantastic location right on the river with easy access to the private dock. The house is open and spacious but still allows some privacy for the adults. The house is well taken care of, very clean and easy to figure out where things are and how to use the appliances. We will be coming back in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic river getaway
Beautiful place, close to the river, perfect for large groups.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful
This is a lovely house with an excellent view of the river. My family and I had a wonderful time at this house. And my son could walk 3 minutes to the golf course.
10.0 / 10.0
amazing stay
This place is perfect for a Russian River getaway. Bright house right on the river with a large car and amazing hot tub. We had a blast!
10.0 / 10.0
Can’t wait to come back!
This rental experience deserves an A+ from the start. Fidel was wonderful in communication from the beginning and was available to answer questions while we were on property. The house is incredible. Had everything we needed, from the kitchen, to the bedrooms to all the water toys….we didn’t need to rent anything. Spending all day on the River and then coming home and making dinner in the incredible kitchen followed by a soak in the hot tub. It doesn’t get much better than this. Can’t wait to come back.
10.0 / 10.0
Best vacation rental ever
Our family regularly books vacation rentals in this area and Healdsburg, we've stayed in some beautiful properties but this is by far my favorite. The location is divine with the access to the river. And the way the family remodeled the house is exquisite. I love the large white tile flooring throughout with the red door and gernaniums. The bathrooms are not as updated as the rest of the house but I love their simplicity and a touch of the old. The owners are responsive and friendly and had fresh flowers decorating the entrance. I'd rather keep the place a secret but for them I'll leave this review. :)
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic place for a getaway weekend
Booked this home for a getaway weekend with 5 other friends and it did not disappoint! We were hesitant about whether it would be comfortable with 8 people (I think we’ve all had those moments when looking at properties… “does it REALLY accommodate that many people, comfortably?” ;-) But after being there, there was plenty of space and I would have NO qualms about having a group of 8 adults. Communication with the owner and the property manager was great; both were very responsive to questions. We had a minor issue with the keypad for the lock, and they were on it very quickly. The indoor/outdoor space is amazing: the kitchen was well equipped and plenty of space for group meals, we loved being able to open up the glass doors and have the air flow through the home. Having the hot tub to come back to every evening was a great way to cap off the day. Everyone in our group was in love with the space, and we are all looking forward to coming here again next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning home for R&R
Perfect location for our first post-covid vacation. The house is set-up to entertain many and sleep few. Little was labeled (ie. multiple trash bins, but no indication of recycling anywhere) or marked, so I highly recommend the property owner leave a binder with the house instructions for guests to easily access. For the price point, one expects perfection, and we arrived to a full dishwasher of dirty dishes and as others have noted, the bathrooms fall far short of the rest of the house. There were no beach towels and the quality of the bathroom towels was subpar. That said, everything else was lovely and we really enjoyed our stay. For all of the screens in the house, only directv is offered, so those used to accessing netflix, amazon prime, hbo, etc. take heed as entertainment options are limited. The owner was generous in comping the movies we paid to watch on directv.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome modern house with a huge lawn on the river
This new house was a great time for me and my group of early 30 year olds. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms and very nice amenities. The owner and property manager were very responsive and accommodating.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Modern Home in a sublime setting
Everything was perfect. The home was outfitted with everything you will need. Such a beautiful setting with easy access to anything in Sonoma county and along the coast. Very easy communication with the owner.
10.0 / 10.0
inside out
Amazing property and execution of inside outside-living. We had a fantastic time. Activities, adventures are easily accessible but the house still maintains a sense of isolation and serenity. My only suggestions would be to install dimmers on the lighting. We found them too bright for relaxing evenings and the hot tub was "hot" in name only :( It's time to renovate the bathrooms! Details yes, but important at this price point. Thank you for a wonderfully inspired get-away.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing glass house on a river in a redwood forest!
The property was spectacular! The house was absolutely beautiful, immaculate, well and comfortably furnished and a joy to spend time in. The kitchen was wonderfully appointed, the deck was a beautiful place to enjoy the sunshine and views of the river with the added treat to be able to use the kayaks to float down the river. The setting in the towering redwoods was amazing. The light in the house is awesome, from floor to ceiling windows, skylights, sunshine from every angle.What a special place to spend time and enjoy our family.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful getaway
This property is very clean, beautiful and situated on the Russian River. We really enjoyed our stay and experienced a real feeling of escape from the pandemic.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect home-location-getaway
This home is perfect. Beautiful, big, modern, fully equipped with everything. IDEAL amazing breathtaking location on the river, close to town and to the coast. Quiet restful spot, yet full of life surrounded by beautiful trees & nature. Everything sparkling clean. Everything you could possibly need is supplied. We will be back!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Monte Rio?
The average price for a rental in Monte Rio is $256 per night. This rental is $480 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning Contemporary Home, a River Penthouse on Russian River, like No Other!! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Stunning Contemporary Home, a River Penthouse on Russian River, like No Other!! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Stunning Contemporary Home, a River Penthouse on Russian River, like No Other!! ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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