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Stunning Contemporary Home, a River Penthouse on Russian River, like No Other!!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Monte Rio, CA
- Northwood Golf Club5 min walk
- Johnson's Beach6 min drive
- Armstrong Redwoods State Park10 min drive
- Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2: Middle Room
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3: Large Bedroom
2 King Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1: Master Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2 : Middle Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3: Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stunning Contemporary Home, a River Penthouse on Russian River, like No Other!!
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.
Property manager
Chrys Gakuba
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Monte Rio
Located in Monte Rio, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Russian River and Armstrong Redwoods State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Monte Rio, CA
What's nearby
- Northwood Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Bohemian Grove - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Johnson's Beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
- Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
- Korbel Winery - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Rainbow Cattle Co. - 5 min drive
- Guerneville Taco Truck - 4 min drive
- Koalas Fine Food - 5 min drive
- Korbel Winery - 10 min drive
- Boho Manor - 2 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
4.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg N.
11 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely location
Greg N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
David D.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful
David D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leslee L.
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
INCREDIBLE
Leslee L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
16 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic for friends and family!
Heather M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keri F.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
Keri F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Conner H.
6 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the river!
Conner H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Seth D.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Seth D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely with lots of nature.
Jeff S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter G.
26 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
Peter G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rob S.
22 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remarkable
Rob S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
25 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Laura W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher C.
4 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit
Christopher C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical!
Jeff S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
William M.
3 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern mid century
William M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
13 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Modern Home in a sublime setting
Robert M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Eric A.
1 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House! Great Location! Great Experience!!
Eric A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn M., Novato, California
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Bliss!
Carolyn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
John W.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property with wonderful amenities
John W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Kimberley
30 July 2023
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kimberley
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellen J.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Ellen J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna B.
25 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven in the Redwoods
Donna B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
richard j.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
check in
richard j.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Conner H.
26 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Conner H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gennie R.
16 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on the river
Gennie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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