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Families love The Perfect View! It's centrally located in Monte Rio - walking distance to public beaches, boat rentals, restaurants, small market, skate park, and playground - and overlooking the Russian River. And the views!!! You'll relish the play of light on the river and redwood covered mountains across the valley as well as the steady stream of wildlife living in and around the river: otters, herons, ducks, swallows, turtles, and a wide variety of fish including Coho, Chinook, and Steelhead.

The rear deck is the real gem - mostly covered for year round use - with a 2-person hot tub, gas BBQ, outdoor dining area, and additional seating. It's the perfect spot for breakfast or simply a cup of coffee while watching the fog burn off on a summer morning, relaxing throughout the day with a book, grilling up a storm for dinner and eating al fresco, followed by a soak in the hot tub. Hanging out at the house is effortless, but it's also a great jumping off point for day trips into the redwoods, the coast and along the river.

While The Perfect View is perfectly situated on the Russian River, there is not direct access to the river from the house. We recommend walking downriver a quarter mile to Dutch Bill Beach (no services) or walking/driving across the river to the Monte Rio Beach where, in the summer, you can rent canoes/kayaks/inner tubes and supplement your picnic with food at the concession stands.

The Perfect View is a hop, skip, and a jump to downtown Occidental - known for dueling, family-run Italian restaurants; an amazing seasonal farmer's market; and Howard Station Café - don't miss their breakfast.

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at The Perfect View is 4 guests. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at any time.

Parking: There is parking for 3 cars in front of the house. The garage is locked for storage. RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance

Bed Sizes: First bedroom: Queen bed; Second bedroom: Queen bed

Heat Source: Central heat.

Location: The Perfect View is located in a residential neighborhood and The Village Inn is the next door neighbor.

Stairs: There is a flight of stairs from the parking area to the front door and another from the back deck to the backyard. Once inside the house, all the bedrooms and living areas are on one level.

Fencing: The yard is fenced to the road but open to the river. The river bank is exposed - please keep an eye on kids playing in the backyard.

Common Amenities not included: This home has an A/C unit in the kitchen that does a great job cooling the common areas of the house. There are ceiling and freestanding fans for the bedrooms.

Proximity to wineries: The Perfect View is just under 5 miles to downtown Guerneville and several tasting rooms in town. Westside Road - with a fantastic number of vineyards and tasting rooms - is about 10 miles from the house.

Nearest River Beach: While The Perfect View overlooks the river, it does not have direct access to the river or a beach. The Monte Rio Public Beach is slightly downriver and across the river. It's a half mile walk or drive. There is a closer beach on the same side of the river, a quarter mile walk, but it doesn't have boat rentals or concessions in the summer.

Nearest Ocean Beach: The closest ocean beaches are in Jenner approx. 9 miles away.

Sonoma County TOT Number: 3603N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: TVR19-0098

Amenities

Facilities: 
  • Express Check-in
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Basic Supplies
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Central Heat
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Off-Street Parking
Outdoors: 
  • Gas BBQ
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • View
Area: 
  • Riverfront
  • Walk to River
  • Walk to Food and Drink
Kitchen And Dining: 
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Full Kitchen
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • Dishwasher
Entertainment: 
  • Telephone
  • Internet Access
  • Television
  • Cable TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
Games And Recreation: 
  • Hot Tub

Availability

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Location

Reviews

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Love this place!

Reviewed on 2022-08-14 by Doug McBride (and Kristen Boney) , BERKELEY, CA United States
Overall
5

My wife found this cabin early in the pandemic and we've stayed here multiple times since then. We love reading on the deck, in and out of the hot tub. The house has everything we need for a comfortable and relaxing stay- even puzzles! It was so great to have a place to retreat to when being around other people felt unsafe. I hope we can keep coming back for years to come.

Manager's Response

Hello Doug, Thank you for being such a fantastic repeat guest! You are a joy to host and we hope to see you again soon!

the perfect vacation home

Reviewed on 2024-08-14 by Dyah
Overall
5

We loved our stay at River Home, the view from the deck, the hot tub, and its location make it the perfect vacation home in that area. It's quiet and walkable to the beach. Our days were spent swimming in the river then followed by a dip in the hot tub, sometimes after a long hike. We'll be back! -via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Dyah, Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We’re glad everything was to your liking, and we’d love to host you again. You were great guests :)

Beautiful location & stay

Reviewed on 2024-07-07 by C
Overall
5

We had a great time! Beautiful location with great outdoor seating and ambiance. Excellent amenities available in the kitchen for cooking & entertaining. We are local to Sonoma County and just wanted a quick escape and getaway from our busy lives. This place was perfect!! -via Vrbo

Manager's Response

Hello C, So glad to hear you had a wonderful time! We would love to host you again and thank you for being amazing guests :)

Morning sight views

Reviewed on 2024-06-16 by Bianca
Overall
5

The best part about staying here in my opinion was the morning sight views. Whether it is outside or inside, the accessibly this home provides of a beautiful patio view. This view is everything especially in the mornings. Nothing but grace and quiet. All you need is a cup of coffee. This mini weekend trip staying at this location truly provided me the mental health care I needed.-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Bianca, Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We’re glad everything was to your liking and we’d love to host you again. You were great guests :)

Beautiful View

Reviewed on 2024-05-27 by Elizabeth
Overall
5

Beautiful View....Amazing Place!! -via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Elizabeth, Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We’re glad everything was to your liking and we’d love to host you again. You were great guests :)

Anniversary getaway

Reviewed on 2024-04-04 by John
Overall
5

Nice are were able to see something different, we usually stay Jenner. One thing i would change is have the umbrella closer to hot tub. -via Vrbo

Manager's Response

Hello John, Thank you for your feedback! We are so glad you had a wonderful stay. We appreciate you being such great guests :)

a beautiful setting

Reviewed on 2024-03-30 by Jaclyn
Overall
5

We had a great time! So peaceful and a beautiful setting. Enjoyed the hot tub. We would absolutely stay here again. -via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Jaclyn, Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We’re glad everything was to your liking and we’d love to host you again. You were wonderful guests :)

We Loved everything

Reviewed on 2023-10-30 by Margaret
Overall
5

We Loved everything. It Is the Perfect View. Clean, updated, full kitchen supplies. And, even a Lot of things similar to home for me! Wish there was a chair in the hot tub. LOL. We kind of sunk quickly. I would love to ask about the man (Patriarch?) of the family's picture in the kitchen. He looked like someone I would have enjoyed. It also seems you have been there awhile.....might you remember Nancy Smith who I think owned the Yellow House? I 30 years ago used to spend time there when she owned it. Memories!!! We hope to be back!!!! Soon!-via Vrbo

Manager's Response

Hello Margaret, Thank you for the wonderful review! The picture is of the owner's father who loved Monte Rio. It was always his dream to have a house on the river and they were fortunate to purchase our house for his family to enjoy. Monte Rio became his home away from home. Thank you again for being fantastic guests and we hope to host you again!

The view was great

Reviewed on 2023-10-08 by Celeste
Overall
5

We loved our visit to 'The Perfect View". The minute we walked in, we relaxed. The view was great. The furnishings were a bit like going to your own family's river home, mismatched a little funky, however, everything was SPOTLESS! I liked that I felt comfortable and easy, not worried about bare feet on the couch. There is lots of room on the patio and inside for a nice dinner. The kitchen was well-supplied and updated. The TV channels were only Xfinity with commercials. I really would have liked to access my roku channels. All in all a great vacation and will do it again - via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Celeste, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being such great guests :)

Perfect getaway!

Reviewed on 2023-10-23 by Lynn Munch , Warren, PA United States
Overall
5

This was the perfect setting for our getaway. The beds were super comfortable! The Kitchen had EVERYTHING I needed and in top shape, that was a big plus as we cooked every day and grilled out. There is a nice general store a short walk away, and a larger grocery store 4 miles away. Lots to do in the area, or just chill on the deck.The added bonus was happy hour at the Boho next door! Internet was fast too!

Manager's Response

Hello Lynn, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being such amazing guests :)

had everything

Reviewed on 2023-09-22 by Cary
Overall
5

really beautiful deck and had everything we needed!-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Cary, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being wonderful guests :)

a beautiful location!

Reviewed on 2023-07-13 by Lori
Overall
5

Wow, what a beautiful location! Well stocked and comfortable.-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Lori, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being great guests :)

sit on the deck and enjoy

Reviewed on 2023-07-09 by Matthew
Overall
5

Had a lovely stay in Monte Rio right on the river. Two adults, plus a curious toddler, so we did have to move a few things out of reach, but overall it was pretty kid ready. The deck has hog wire fencing and a there’s a lock on the hot tub, so it felt safe. The place is next door to the Boho club, which does play music during the day, but it wasn’t loud and was generally chill stuff, like jazz, so we didn’t mind. Speaking of location, it was great to sit on the deck and enjoy a beverage while looking out on the river. We also walked to the beach a couple of times, which is just about exactly 0.5 miles away. There are a few food options in Monte Rio, but Guerneville has quite a few more (Brot is great!). We also hit up Duncan Mills and happened to be there to watch some barrel racing, so that was fun. A nice future addition would be if an outlet could be installed in the front of the house for EV charging (even a basic 120V). There’s no public options locally. Had a great stay!-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Matthew, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your review, Ev charger suggestion and for being such a fantastic guest :)

a delightful stay

Reviewed on 2023-05-21 by Emma
Overall
5

We had a delightful stay at the Perfect View! The location was easy to find and the home was well stocked with kitchenware which allowed us to have a relaxing and stress free stay. The view is spectacular and we spent most our time at the home out on the deck taking in the surroundings. The home was also kid-durable and suited us well with a toddler. Overall a really great stay! We hope to visit again someday.-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Emma, We are so glad to hear you had such a wonderful stay at The Perfect View! We would love to host your family again and thank you for being fantastic guests :)

the view was lovely

Reviewed on 2023-03-27 by Colleen
Overall
5

The place was great, with lots of helpful kitchen items. It was clean, and the view was lovely. Only downside- the hotel next door played music in their outdoor space all day long, which we could hear from the deck (about 90 decibels). The jazz was okay, but Lionel Ritchie, starting at 7 am Sunday morning was too much!! The agency was fantastically helpful and contacted the boho manor next door once they were in the office at 9, and in response they turned it down and put the jazz back on. But it’s hard to be subject to music on the outdoor deck.-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Colleen, Thank you for being such fantastic guests! We were also surprised to hear about the music being so loud and are glad we were able to reach them, have it turned down for you, and the rest of the neighborhood. We would love to host you at any of our properties and welcome you back anytime :)

small cozy space

Reviewed on 2023-01-03 by Kristie
Overall
5

Our family of 4 (2 adult children) stayed 3 nights in this cozy space on the river. We loved the feel of being far away in the woods but close enough to purchase what we forgot and a short drive from our home. We spent time on the deck, in the hot tub, and bundled up on the couch relaxing. The 2 recommendations we have are to notify visitors that they need to turn on the water heater (we didn't realize this until wanting to shower the next morning) and that the kitchen had no pantry items at all (flour, sugar, spices, etc). Everything was clean and organized, and the management/check-in information was easy to follow. We did enjoy our stay and would rent this home again.-via VRBO

Manager's Response

Hello Kristie, We are sorry to learn about the hot water heater at the home. We would have loved to come to take a look during your stay had we been alerted. Thankfully it sounds like it was off? This is also odd and we will look into this concern. We very much appreciate your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

Great place

Reviewed on 2022-05-23 by James
Overall
5

Enjoyed our stay and go there again.-via VRBO

Manager's Response

Hello James, Thank you for being such lovely guests. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you all again :)

Nice house

Reviewed on 2022-05-08 by Evgeni
Overall
4

Nice house. I had everything that I needed. Thanks for letting me rent your property.-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Evgeni, Thank you for being wonderful guests! We would love to have you back anytime!

Lovely home!

Reviewed on 2022-04-08 by Ann
Overall
5

Lovely home! We enjoyed watching kayakers and ducks float by on the river. Kitchen was well stocked. Extra towels for hot tub were provided. There was an adjacent part of the house next to hot tub that did not seem to be occupied, although for awhile we weren’t sure if there was anyone living there or not-via Airbnb

Manager's Response

Hello Ann, We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for being fantastic guests. We hope you stay with us again soon! The room next to the hot tub is actually a storage and supply room for the cleaners. No one else is on the property - guests do have the whole house to themselves. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

A great and relaxing rental!

Reviewed on 2022-04-01 by Joanna
Overall
5

Well appointed home, great location, clean, beautiful hot tub, sharp knives, comfortable beds. The TVs are located pretty high (like, on top of tall shelves), which made it a little hard to watch. But we mostly watched the view anyway. A great and relaxing rental!-via Airbnb

Incredible location and view

Reviewed on 2022-03-27 by Zachary
Overall
5

Overall a great stay. Incredible location and view. The deck and jacuzzi are awesome. Things you should keep in mind: -The two bedrooms are pretty small. -The TV setup is very out of date. -No river access from the property. -No stock of cooking essentials: no salt, oil, etc.-via Airbnb

hot tub was really relaxing

Reviewed on 2022-03-15 by Daniel
Overall
5

We had a great time in Monte Rio! This is a very convenient location and the hot tub was really relaxing with the river view and very nice umbrella for shade. We will certainly be coming back next time!-via Airbnb

view was literally PERFECT

Reviewed on 2022-01-17 by Margana
Overall
5

Husband and I enjoyed a last minute trip to Monte Rio. The view was literally PERFECT and we found ourselves commenting on the cute cabin all weekend. Kitchen was stocked with anything we needed and the hot tub was nice and hot.-via Airbnb

Delightful, relaxing stay

Reviewed on 2022-04-15 by Korrena
Overall
5

We had a delightful, relaxing stay here (which is no mean feat when you have a 9-month old). The kitchen is very well-appointed and had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable. And you can walk anywhere in town and it's close to several places to eat or enjoy the sunset from a bar window. Thumbs up for the hot tub, although if there are more than two guests, it would be a tight squeeze. - via AirBnB

Manager's Response

Hello Korrena, So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for being fantastic guests - you're welcome back anytime!

Home away from home!

Reviewed on 2022-03-08 by Kristen Boney , Berkeley, CA United States
Overall
5

We've come to this house several times during the pandemic and it really does feel like a home away from home. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and it's close to great restaurants and shops now that things are opening up. So many great hikes nearby. Highly recommend wild flour bakery!

Great stay, great location!

Reviewed on 2021-11-07 by Daisy
Overall
5

Great river front location with an amazing deck and hot tub. We spent all of our evenings eating dinner, enjoying the scenery, and relaxing in the hot tub, The kitchen is well stocked with all the essentials and the bedrooms and living areas were comfortable and cozy.

Love this place!

Reviewed on 2021-06-03 by Kristen
Overall
5

We absolutely love this place. It has everything you need for a relaxing vacation, and really does have the perfect view (We've stayed in several places on the river and this one is the best!) The rental company is really helpful and great to work with. The little store down the street has everything you need if you don't feel like trekking into Guerneville. Can't wait to come back again.

Amazing

Reviewed on 2020-11-14 by Kristen Boney
Overall
5

We love this place so much! Have stayed there 2 separate weeks this year and both were great escapes. The view is the best in the area and I could spend all day lounging on the giant deck enjoying it. The kitchen is super well stocked with everything you need for cooking and there's a great store down the road if you forget any essentials. This last trip there was a giant spider on the wall by the bed one night but we didn't have any other issues! I just read that the county has purchased some of the nearby forest/creek land to create a new park, can't wait to come back and check that out.

Perfect Vacation

Reviewed on 2020-10-30 by Spenser
Overall
5

This place is awesome! My wife and I booked The Perfect View for a week during the “offseason” and absolutely loved it. The house was clean, comfortable and had great amenities. We loved grilling, hot tubbing and relaxing on the deck while overlooking the river and mountains. The weather was great during the day and cooled off at night, but the heating system in the house warmed us right up. The location is great as well. Easy access to the coast and all the great wineries in the area. We hiked at Salt Point State Park one day, went wine tasting the next and rented a kayak the following. We definitely plan to come back again.

Loved our stay

Reviewed on 2020-08-05 by Kristen
Overall
5

Really loved our stay here. The views really are incredible- we didn't end up leaving the house much, mainly lounged on the well-shaded deck and read and enjoyed the views. The kitchen was really well stocked for cooking and the house had everything we needed to make our stay really comfortable. We'll definitely be back.Just a few things to note- the wifi was spotty- not really what we came for but something to know if you're planning to work from here etc. The rental co said there had been issues with it in the area recently. There are also many dogs around here, and when one of them starts barking, the rest bark too! It was really just during the day though, nights were very quiet. There was also noise from the beach across the river on the weekend- people are not shy about blasting music. Glad we were up for a whole week- the weekdays were super quiet and peaceful.

Last minure and perfect!

Reviewed on 2020-01-16 by
Overall
5

We ended up here last minute, Thanksgiving weekend. Despite the rain, the location was perfect, and allowed us to easily travel around the region. Waking up to that view was amazing. Can't imagine how magical the place must be in summer.Source: Prior Management

Great location! Amazing view!

Reviewed on 2020-01-16 by Roberto
Overall
5

Kitchen was well stocked for cooking at home and hot tub was great in the evenings! Wonderful birthday weekend with my bf and his friends!Source: Prior Management

We had a wonderful stay.

Reviewed on 2020-01-16 by Kim
Overall
5

The location was amazing -close to Monte Rio beach and walking distance from restaurants and stores. The house is comfortable and arranged around a beautiful deck overlooking the river with a hot tub. We enjoyed the redwood trees and would definitely come back.Source: Prior Management

Perfect!

Reviewed on 2020-01-16 by Steven
Overall
5

This place is just off the river and a perfect for a small group. Kitchen was well stocked and beds were comfy. 10 out of 10 fam, would recommend!Source: Prior Management

The house was perfect for our stay!

Reviewed on 2020-01-16 by Jennifer
Overall
5

A great amount of space and a beautiful view from the deck. The hot tub was an amazing bonus at night. We would definitely come back.Source: Prior Management

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