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Grandma's House: Riverfront, Gorgeous View, Beach/Swimming/Canoeing Dog Friendly

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Exterior view of house and redwoods
Front of Grandma's House
Pool table
kitchen made for large dinner preperation
Large wood burning fireplace, wood provided

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Northwood Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Bohemian Grove
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Johnson's Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Spare room

1 Single Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Grandma's House: Riverfront, Gorgeous View, Beach/Swimming/Canoeing Dog Friendly

Located on historic riverfront property formerly known as Angelo’s Sandy Beach Resort, now known as Grandma’s House, Beautiful redwoods, sun and fun on the river, proximity to the coast and wine country, and the feeling of being far away from the city. There is an award-winning 9-hole golf course nearby, redwood parks for hiking, and many fine Sonoma county wineries and restaurants in close proximity but there's really no reason to leave Grandma's property! Grandma's House has seven large rooms including a very large kitchen, a large living room with fireplace, and a games room. Three bedrooms have King beds, one with a queen bed. there is also a sofa bed in the game room, 4 full bathrooms (en suite). Grounds include 1.25 acres of lawn, garden, redwoods, and two separate beach areas. A large two-level deck wraps around the back side of the house overlooking the river. Other amenities include a pool table, standup video arcade game with 10+ favorites such as pac-man, galaga, space invaders frogger etc, a closet packed with board games, video and book wall libraries, a piano, accordion, tamborine etc for the musically inclined, a stone fireplace(wood shed stocked)., and huge hot tub for your enjoyment. A canoe, two kayaks, paddle boat, as well as numerous water toys stored in a room on the lower level under the house are ready for a fun filled summer day on the river.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Two bedrooms each have a california king bed and a sofa bed. These two rooms have a view of the river and access to the main back decks. Two rooms on the garden side of the house have kitchenettes. These two rooms have their own private decks adjacent to the garden. All bedrooms have their own television sets and private entrances to their rooms. In addition, the game room contains a sofa/futon.

The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with most every kitchen gadget imaginable to prepare delicious homemade meals like Grandma used to make! The charming decor is reminiscent of your Grandma's house, with handmade quilts, Bluewillow china, etc. The living area reminds you of Grandpa's hunting lodge.

The house is in a quiet neighborhood but is walking distance to a few shops and restaurants in Monte Rio. The town of Guerneville is 5 miles away. There is an award-winning 9-hole golf course roughly one mile away, a redwood park for hiking, and many fine Sonoma county wineries in close proximity. The river meets the ocean about 10 miles away in the town of Jenner.

Take a kayak right from your own dock or spend the day at one if the beaches on the property and then relax in the hot tub later that evening. Or, sip a glass of wine on the deck and watch the river go by. Come and be spoiled at Grandma's House!

Sonoma County Ordinance Requirements:
Quiet hours must be observed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
1 vehicle per bedroom
TOT # 426
Keywords: Riverfront, lodge, retreat

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to two well-behaved dogs; no cats please
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monte Rio

Located in Monte Rio, this holiday home is 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monte Rio Public Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Bohemian Grove - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 6 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 35 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma's House: Riverfront, Gorgeous View, Beach/Swimming/Canoeing Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Grandma's House: Riverfront, Gorgeous View, Beach/Swimming/Canoeing Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandma's House: Riverfront, Gorgeous View, Beach/Swimming/Canoeing Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grandma's House: Riverfront, Gorgeous View, Beach/Swimming/Canoeing Dog Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Monte Rio holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Russian River and Monte Rio Public Beach. Northwood Golf Club and Rio Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Stephen O'Hara

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Hello, I am Stephen O'Hara, originally from Dublin, Ireland. I maintain the property with Shannon Symons who is my poiject manager and suggestions for improvement are encouraged. I bought the place from two very sweet ladies, Heather and Mickey, who were the real 'Grandmas'. The house was so charming and comfortable, I left it much the same, and kept the name and the decor. It truly feels like you are at your Grandma's House, and it's a place to have fun and be spoiled! We welcome you to Grandma's!

Why they chose this property

What I really love about the property is the history! Before the original Grandma's took over the property it was Angelo's sandy beach resort. Angelo Sr who was the bar manager at Original Joe's San Francisco in the 30's bought the property in 1943, it was a hot dog and burger joint which he transformed into a restaurant and a bar he called '"The View". It catered to locals, City folk, hollywood types and the list goes on, by all accounts most loved Angelo's italian dinners most notably his specialty short ribs and his unassuming charm and wit. They came from far and wide for the food and dancing including popular music names of the day playing to the clientele from the bandstand, There was also a nightly racoon show on a redwood tree deck outside the bar window involving racoons eating cooked pasta without the sauce , much to the delight of the patrons, Herb Caen wrote about the place and of Angelo on numerous occasions.
After being a burger joint, resort and sandy beach with ice cream parlor, sometime casino, Italian restaurant, and bar with dancing and live music, it was time to pass the baton to his son Angelo jr who ran the restaurant into changing times and into the 90's but as generations moved with the times it took two lovely Ladies, Heather and Mickey who adorn the walls as the original Grandmas to slow the pace and cater to a different market which we are honored to keep going today as was their wish. Grandma's has everything you want for a relaxing, replenishing, rejuvenation of the body and mind. All She asks is to slow down and leave the world behind when you enter through the door so many have been through before. The rest She will take care of! Grandma's is waiting, don't be late!
There are a lot of old photo's and postcards on the walls of Grandmas and the area back in the day to celebrate the history of the building and area(if the walls could only talk...)

What makes this property unique

Play board games after eating a sumptuous dinner on a large deck overlooking the river that was cooked in the large group friendly kitchen, plenty of room for all to participate.Then fall asleep to the sound of crickets who break the country silence or stay up star gazing at the nights sky, walk down under the moonlit sky to the riverbank and listen for a fish to jump or relax in a hammock slung between two giant redwoods overlooking the river.
Up early for breakfast and plenty activities to choose from for the whole family and friends. You'll find the only thing missing is there is just not enough time.
Grandma's is an oasis of nooks and crannies for family and friends to get together either n many large seating areas or getaway and stroll around the garden and discover a hidden pond or maybe take a walk down a willowed trail to a second secluded beach on the property. There's a lot to discover at Grandma's and a lifetime to enjoy finding its treasures and secrets. That's why folks return again and again.

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