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Secluded Russian River retreat: nature & privacy in pastoral Duncans Mills.

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A room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a chandelier, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a brown sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a stone fireplace.
A wooden house with a red door, a welcome mat, and string lights.
A wooden deck with a gray wicker sofa, a small table with a tray, and a red railing.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden ceiling, and a dining area with a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Russian River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Monte Rio, CA
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sonoma Coast State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

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

Upstairs bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Duncans Mills

Located in Duncans Mills, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Map
Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Northwood Golf Club - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 21 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 42 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Russian River retreat: nature & privacy in pastoral Duncans Mills. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded Russian River retreat: nature & privacy in pastoral Duncans Mills.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Russian River retreat: nature & privacy in pastoral Duncans Mills.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Russian River retreat: nature & privacy in pastoral Duncans Mills.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Russian River retreat: nature & privacy in pastoral Duncans Mills. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Russian River and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sonoma Coast State Park. Rio Theatre and Monte Rio Public Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loves this property! This was our second time staying here and we will likely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2026
Thank you for the kind review. It means a lot that this was your second stay and that your family already feels at home here. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was magical. It is surrounded by trees and includes awesome amenities. We enjoyed the hot tub every day after our beautiful hikes in the redwoods. We cooked in the well appointed kitchen and enjoyed sitting outside to eat. I hope we have the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded area, nice big hot-tub, big, well-appointed kitchen, nice bathrooms and walkable to Duncan Mills for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids had a great time. I had a bed and bath to myself! There was enough of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2026
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We would welcome you back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. Fantastic location. Impeccably clean. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you found the place comfortable and clean. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Safe travels until then!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well maintained, and quiet property. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is wonderful. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and my family loved wondering the trails and just hanging out
The property Goat.
View from the hammock.
Kids loving the hike.
Gorgeous back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property, would book again!

We enjoyed the property but wish we had more time to enjoy the grounds as they were beautiful. Overall our stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay even if it was too short. Hopefully you can come again and stay longer to fully enjoy the property. It is the perfect place to unplug and unwind.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house, beautiful landscape full of ferns moss redwoods Japanese maples, and a yard full of banana slugs. We found 25! The hot tub was clean and inviting. The beds were extremely comfortable. Fantastic gas stove and Weber barbecue. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the quiet. The location was very near our areas of interest, wineries, Armstrong Woods and the coast. It is somewhat isolated but close enough to markets and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most was fabulously supportive. The place is clean, artsy, and well maintained with an amazing view and a great vibe. A wonderful choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet street near Russian River. Great property with areas to relax including a hammock. Hot tub was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing redwoods getaway

We totally loved Matt’s place, we were absolutely in the thick of the Redwood Forest and surrounded by nature. The local town was very charming and was also conveniently situated near Senoma Wine Country. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was set in a quiet, woodsy area, which was exactly what we were looking for. It was clean and fully stocked with everything we needed to make meals, get cozy in one of two living rooms and use the hot tub. The host was so responsive and kindly went to the house early to turn on heaters, which was great because it was a chilly weekend. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a unique secluded property minutes from Duncan Mills with easy access to the Russian River!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat

Nice and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

Outstanding property and host, the home was very clean and the amount of consideration and planning that was put in for the tenant was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place peaceful. In the woods so have to comfortable with that environment. Mile walk to town was a good one
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home and property is so neat! There’s a lot to explore on the grounds. It’s well taken care of and a hidden gem that you must experience! The upstairs bed is so comfortable and the spa was nice to relax in as it got chilly in the evening! I can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time staying here. The place really felt good. It was warm and cozy, clean, and the kitchen was well appointed. We particularly loved how close the location was to hiking trails in the Islands of the Sky. The hot tub was a fantastic way to soak the tired legs from a big hike. The hot tub also felt very private. We also enjoyed hanging out by the outdoor fire pit. There was beautiful fox that would visit and it was wonderful to feel so close to nature. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing backnyard

Quiet place. Beds are so comfortable. Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful and Serene Retreat

This property was one of the most peaceful properties I've stayed. Not only is the house in an interesting layout that is spacious yet cozy, but the landscaping and gardens were an absolute DREAM to spend the long afternoon in. I would absolutely stay here agin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and enjoyable home

The house deck and yard of this rental are all excellent. Kitchen worked very well. Beds very comfortable. Hot tub tub great. Having regular visits from foxes brought it over the top.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place in a beautiful area. We loved the yard with all the wildlife, the walk to town (Gold Coast Cafe), the Islands in the Sky trail, and of course the Russian River. The hosts were helpful with recommendations and quick to reply to any needs/questions. It was such a perfect place to escape the hustle of daily life. We can’t wait to return. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and the amazing wildlife that visit the property daily. They are definately one of the highlights for most of our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Duncan Mills

Fantastic spot. Very clean and nicely decorated with excellent beds, well laid out kitchen, great hang out areas inside and out. Town of Duncan Mills is a true West County gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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