Redwood Butterfly Home Riverfront Seasonal River Access

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Monte Rio, CA

Monte Rio Public Beach

6 min walk

Rio Theatre

15 min walk

Russian River

3 min drive

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)

34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Our riverfront getaway is completely updated so you can conference on hi speed WIFI then walk to the deck and watch osprey fishing in the river. The full kitchen has new stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, microwave, washer & dryer. Cooks will find the kitchen lacking for nothing. The handicapped access bathroom has extra large shower with built in chair. Our 2 bedrooms each have queen bed, perfect for 2 couples or a family with children. There is a fold down sofa in the living room which sleeps 2 small people, or 1 big person. The large deck overlooks the river with a gas grill for entertaining and dining alfresco for 6. We have an outdoor firepit with seating for 6. The house comes with parking for 4 cars. We install a seasonal river access of stairs every May - October. The water between the bank and island is usually very in the summer, but the mail river channel on the other side has water and a sandy beach year round. Perfect for kids to play in! Be sure to bring your water shoes, the beach is rocky. We provide life vests, sun umbrellas, camping chairs and float toys. We have comcast xfinity WIFI internet service in the cabin along with a smart TV, DVD player, WII consul + Games. Everything you need for a fun river vacation! Below the space is an separate efficiency which is never rented out, but may be used by family occasionally so the outdoor space may be shared.
Sonoma County TOT Permit #3404N

Property manager

Sally Melville

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

1 dog allowed with pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Property Registration Number County of Sonoma Transient Occupancy Certificate # 3403N

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. Rio Theatre and Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Potter Schoolhouse and Fort Ross State Historic Park. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures 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

Rio Theatre - 15 min walk
Northwood Golf Club - 3 min drive
Korbel Winery - 13 min drive
Johnson's Beach - 13 min drive
Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Boho Manor - ‬14 min walk
‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬7 min drive
‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬7 min drive
‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Redwood Butterfly Home Riverfront Seasonal River Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-out at Redwood Butterfly Home Riverfront Seasonal River Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Redwood Butterfly Home Riverfront Seasonal River Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Monte Rio holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Monte Rio Public Beach and Rio Theatre. Northwood Golf Club and Russian River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

26 March 2024

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

Quiet weekend.

Nice quiet cabin on the river. Spent a birthday weekend exploring and relaxing in the river area. Quiet, clean and well stocked. Will definitely reserve again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin S., Chicago Illinois

5 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ok for price

A bit run down on furniture, bedding, mattresses and kitchen utensils. Just had salt, pepper and coffee, vegetable oil. No basics including any plastic bags, tin foil etc.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen s., New York, New York

25 September 2023

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

Surrounded by Redwoods

We stayed for 4 nights in mid-September. It's a perfect location to get to the coast to kayak or more into wine country. Beautiful location, the house is surrounded by the tallest redwoods, and their Large back Deck overlooks the river, and the fog rolling in off the mountains in the morning is so calming and to be able to see the stars at night. The house itself is well-appointed and the living room was cozy. It has a nice open layout. While the house feels very private, there are no window coverings in the main kitchen/living room area, I was a bit freaked out because I watch too many horror films, :). But it was fine. just FYI The house itself is on a shallower part of the river if that matters to someone. One other thing of note is the wooden stairs down to the river/canoe. Be careful, not the best. We were able to use their outdoor outlet to charge our car. which is also one of the main reasons we chose this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY G.

23 August 2023

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

First time in Monte Rio

The cottage was delightful! Very clean and well stocked with cooking supplies. The beds were comfortable. Instructions for using the property well layed out and clear. Loved the area and would definately return to this Redwood Butterfly retreat! Only downside was the river was very low and the beach had toxic algae warnings, so water play was sadly not part of the experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

22 July 2023

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

Great stay!

We had a great time here in July. The place is surrounded by redwood trees, beautiful and peaceful. The neighborhood is very quiet. Very easy water access for us and our dog. The house is super clean, has everything we need, and even has washer & dryer, which is a huge plus. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christi R.

9 April 2023

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

cozy & quiet retreat

This family of 4 had a relaxing time amongst the forest and view of the river!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

22 September 2022

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

Location cleanliness

Great place, would stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

13 September 2022

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

Serene beautiful family getaway

Quiet space under the redwoods backs up to the Russian River. The house was perfect for our family of 5 (3 young kids 2 adults) Large bathroom with a spacious shower, comfortable beds, laundry. The house backs up to the river and it is just a short walk down to the water and a beautiful secret garden of black berries, mint, yellow flowers, bees, frogs, deer and quail then a wonderful Rocky beach with 2-4ft water at the end of summer perfect for young kids to splash and play. We had the most wonderful time great memories forever!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria I.

24 August 2022

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

Great stay.

Great property! Description is correct.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

13 August 2022

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

Perfect ending to our summer hoorah

The place was clean, comfortable and perfect. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JT T.

8 August 2022

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

Perfection on the River

We stayed three nights as a party of three adults and three kids between the ages of 6 and 9. The adults slept in the cozy bedrooms and there was plenty of couch space for the three kids in the living room in sleeping bags. The whole house is beautifully updated and sparkling clean, and the kitchen was perfect for preparing meals. We enjoyed eating on the balcony and playing board games in the living room when we weren’t relaxing at the river or paddling around in the canoe. The river floats and other amenities provided were icing on the cake. Everyone had an amazing time, the kids never once missed their iPads, and we will 100% be back! Thank you for sharing your beautiful retreat with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

2 August 2022

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

This place is Peaceful & Relaxing. Balcony is an excellent spot for morning meditation & prayers.

Our lil family of 3 (2 adults+10yr boy+dog) absolutely enjoyed staying here. Our son enjoyed at night playing on his Oculus using the Internet. And as a family, we did a short 5 min walk across the island to get to the deeper waters and had fun playing in the river! Afterwards, it was really nice to have a hot shower, wash our clothes/dry, eat dinner on the table with the fireplace going and end the evening with a nice glass of wine, relaxing on the balcony or just watching TV. Would like to mention just 2 precautions: #1 about the stairs leading down to the river, it is VERY VERY STEEP, so please hold on tight to the railing as you make your way down SLOWLY. #2 The outdoors fire pit has too much vegetation growing around it and some were dried up vegetation. We did not feel comfortable starting a fire in the ground level fire pit as it is not deep at all even though there is a garden hose at reach but that's just us (novice).

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

1 July 2022

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

Great river house

We had a lovely time at the redwood butterfly. It has everything you need to enjoy the river and have peace and quiet. Very clean and the host Sally had great communication. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Robert B., Vacaville, California, USA

23 June 2022

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

Good Experience

Accommodations were very comfortable with modern kitchen, bathrooms, nice beds and TV with huge cable selections. Loss of 1 star for vegetation debris all along path to front door and rear deck. Also, treacherous footing/incline to reach stairs for access to river. Not safe for those with leg issues. Would stay, again, when in Monte Rio next time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica h.

9 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful place

Beautiful house right on the river. The location was ideal and the deck was amazing. Fantastic little market a short walk away had everything we needed. Not 100% wheelchair accessible but we had brought some ramps and were able to make it work for our short stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mordecai-Mark M.

27 March 2022

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

River house

House overlooking the Russian River, which runs past the back yard. Everything is as described. Dog friendly; although the back yard isn't fenced, there's a steep hill up to the street, so we could let the dogs off leash down there. The street is a little busy and has no sidewalk, though there are enough pedestrians that drivers know to watch for them.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN R.

1 March 2022

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

A memorable getaway at Redwood Butterfly

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Redwood Butterfly. It definitely exceeded our expectations. The home was clean and well kept. Thank you Sally for being responsive to our inquiries leading up to our trip and we look forward to visiting again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M L.

17 December 2021

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

Comfort, peace and beauty.

Sally's place is spacious, clean and light. The kitchen is perfect if you plan on doing some cooking. It was cold and rainy while we were there and yet we were warm and comfy. Sally is easy to get ahold of. We will return! Thanks for a great getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hily G.

10 December 2021

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

Wonderful stay.

Easy, comfortable, functional, clean, well stocked with almost everything needing. Only a couple additions would have made this an ideal wheelchair accessible property: a ramp that met the height of the front door threshold and a handicapped height toilet. The possibility of arranging for other handicapped accessories would be icing on the cake. All and all, I would most certainly stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Rocklin

5 November 2021

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

Fall Vacation

This is the second time I rented this cabin for the year. My family and I love this place and it's location. Look forward to coming back !!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., San Francisco, California

24 October 2021

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

Beautiful relaxing stay

We had a wonderful time and being right on the river was delightful. We explored Patterson Point Reserve right down the street and had a great time canoeing.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 August 2021

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

Peaceful getaway place

We would like to spend our last week of summer vacation playing/working away from home and felt like Russian River was a good place to go. We liked this rental. It was clean and comfortable and within a walking distance to some good eateries. We enjoyed roasting s’mores in the fire ring in the evening and cozying up around the vintage fireplace at night. The view from the balcony was very peaceful. The owner was very responsive to our questions. One less star for the location on the river currently if you want to access the water from here. The canoe was here but the water was so low and stilled on this side of the island with lots of vegetation and algae. Also lots of cars driving by very fast on Moscow road. So if you stay here be careful walking around.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Rocklin

25 March 2021

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

Perfect getaway location

Perfect place to enjoy the surroundings

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

26 February 2021

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

Birthday getaway

My sister and I rented the Redwood Butterfly cottage in celebration of our birthdays. We loved our stay-it was lovely and relaxing. Just what our souls needed:) Thank you Sally!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

2 February 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice with exceptions

The fireplace needs service... a simple durflame log smoked out the evening.. The black mold in the shower... does the house keeper actually clean or just charge you for the service ... The kitchen sink that back up... the last three days we were there.... It was nice online. The initial walk in was nice until we got comfortable. The access to the river was not clear. The website is down or not functioning

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sally Melville

The family has owned this cabin since 1964, we gave it a complete makeover in 2013.

Why they chose this property

Jim Melville won at Keno in 1964. He bought this double lot on the river & built the cabin with the winnings. It was completely remodeled in 2013 to update it. We kept the fireplace & refinished as much mid-century furniture as we could to match the 'Groovy' butterfly roof. We all agree with Jim that this area is as peaceful & groovy as it gets

What makes this property unique

Family fun has been happening here for more then 50 years. We sincerely hope it will continue for the next 500. Please email us with any questions about the cabin.