Cozy Riverview Cottage Retreat - walk to hiking trails & downtown Duncans Mills

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A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by dense forest.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a comfortable seating area.
A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a dishwasher.
A kitchen with a wooden dining table, chairs, a stove, and a sink.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Russian River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sonoma Coast State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Duncans Mills

Duncans Mills is home to this cabin. Northwood Golf Club and Sonoma Zipline Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 22 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 41 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Riverview Cottage Retreat - walk to hiking trails & downtown Duncans Mills pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy Riverview Cottage Retreat - walk to hiking trails & downtown Duncans Mills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Riverview Cottage Retreat - walk to hiking trails & downtown Duncans Mills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Riverview Cottage Retreat - walk to hiking trails & downtown Duncans Mills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Riverview Cottage Retreat - walk to hiking trails & downtown Duncans Mills located?

Situated in Duncans Mills, this cabin is steps from Russian River and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sonoma Coast State Park. Rio Theatre and Monte Rio Public Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully appointed cabin in an incredibly charming location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage, very cute and cozy. We had a lovely stay, and would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing quaint and cozy spot - perfect for a weekend getaway. Couldnt recommend it more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet cozy cottage

We had a wonderful 2 night stay in this sweet cottage. The proximity to Duncan Mills ( especially the bakery!) was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great. The Deers were wonderful. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen was very nice. The stairs were killer for me at age 72, but I made it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Interlude

The cabin is great and the location allows a quiet stay with views of the river and hills. It is very comfortable and we will be returning at some time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage in the forest

This is a great weekend getaway if you love hiking, wine tasting and strolling by the beach. Or just reading by the fireplace. Highly recommend making a little time for shopping at Duncans Mills. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Russian River Cabin

We absolutely loved our stay at the cabin. Megan was a delight to deal with. She made our stay very comfortable. The cabin was clean, well appointed and well maintained. The views from the bedroom were heavenly. We look forward to going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

dreamy cottage

My boyfriend and I loved our stay at this cottage, so much so that we're still talking about it weeks later. The space is small but very well thought out with everything you need for a cozy stay. It sits up from the quiet road, surrounded by trees, and feels very private. The deck and fireplace were nice, and the bed was very comfortable. The decor is also so much nicer than what you find in most rentals and we appreciated that too. Highly recommend for a romantic stay for two!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Repeat Stay

Wonderful cozy house nestled in the trees above the Russian River. Great private location to kick back and enjoy the area. All communications with the management were promptly answered, clear and helpful. This was the second visit and won’t be the last.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

very nice

overall, very nice. Would have been nice to have hotpads for handling cast iron on the stove
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect oasis

I spent a few days in this lovely cottage and it could not have been more perfect - so close to the river and the ocean, with shade from the summer heat and a soft breeze off the water - I can’t believe how comfortable I was the whole time. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breath of fresh air

It was cozy, private, clean and exactly what I needed to relax. The host was friendly and the process was so simple and hassle free I could not believe it. I wish I could have stayed longer. I will definitely be revisiting!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monte Rio Magic

This was the sweetest, most magical little treehouse cottage. The attention to detail, cozy linens, and high end finishes make it the perfect place to retreat and rest. Megan was very helpful and easy to communicate with! Great proximity to hikes, restaurants, and the coast. We really loved breakfast at Cape Fear, and drove up the coast one night for dinner at Coast Kitchen which was totally worth the drive. I would love to stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Charming and cozy, but not practical

The cottage is adorable, but there needs to be more accountability on the website regarding the stairs. Megan told me there were about 30, but in reality, there were 51. I'm sure that young people have no problem with this, but older people like to get away also, and the description of the stairs should be on the website.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect retreat

The cottage is the perfect spot for some quality solo time - I used it for a writing retreat and it was ideal. I spent a week by the fire writing, did a puzzle, did some painting, made a lot of tea, and went on lots of walks (Islands in the Sea is a great hike!). The nights were cool but I was toasty - fantastic bed and heater when the fireplace was off. It would be nice to have a couple bits of instruction written down on how to turn the fireplace on (host provided via message) and how to work the heated bathroom floor; also, it is useful to know ahead of time that there is no freezer as part of the fridge. As others have noted, there are a lot of stairs - the first part without hand rails. However it didn't bother me, and being up high surrounds you with trees. I would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beautiful spot. This may have been partially our fault for staying here.

Unfortunately, I was under the impression there was 15 steps. There were 64 steps to get to the cottage. Again, I could’ve been on my behalf I didn’t understand. But under amenities as a fireplace apparently the fireplace wasn’t working. It hasn’t been working for quite a long time. Parking set of carport actually just a gravel cut in the hillside space step are extremely difficult to get up because you have to go between them no bar and a tree approximately 24 inches and then up railroad ties halfway before you get to the wooden stairs with handles, the trees are overgrown and dropping fruit onto the steps, so anybody can roll their ankle or slip and fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We were not able to use the house due to the significant difference between the listing and reality. The listing said there were “30 steps to the house”. Although there were actually 26 steps, there was a steep path to get to the normal steps. The path had an additional 25 railroad tie steps on a steep grade with no railing. We immediately informed the host that the house would not work and we would not use it. She did not bother to repost it and charged the full amount for our stay. This was on top of difficulty getting information about how to get into the house, which we remedied by calling VRDO. The VRDO staff were very helpful in fixing this problem. It’s a shame that the listing that they were given was misleading.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect retreat with gorgeous interiors

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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