Sanctuaire ~ Private Retreat in Monte Rio

This is a sweet house, my family and I have stayed 3 times. It is a great location and for the most part comfortable and clean. However there were a lot of disappointments. The back yard is advertised as pet secure but it is not and our dog escaped. This made it challenging to have the dog outside. The back yard has not been taken care of, there is leaf debris everywhere on the deck and on the long grass. This is a vermin and fire hazard. We found dirty pots/pans in the cabinet and the blender was filthy. After cleaning it I it ended up not working. On the first day I called the property manager because the microwave was not working and one of the cooktop burners was also not working This was also the case in 2020 when I last stayed at this house and it was disturbing to find it still broken. The property manager said she would get back to me about the microwave but with I never heard anything. For the cost we would expect things to be in better condition.

The place was amazing and we were so happy we stayed there. We would go back again in a heartbeat. It is a short walk away from the public Monte Rio beach and restaurants and it is a short drive away from the ocean or Santa Rosa in the other direction.

We would've given 5 stars and understanding that we're still in winter, but the garden looked way better in the pictures. That aside we had a wonderful time and loved the little town, a lot!

The house was great nice layout, but the back deck is very slimy and I fell and I had to go to the ER and I’m still on pain meds.

We had a great time staying in this charming cottage. It was a perfect starting point to head to the ocean—Bodega Bay and Jenner as well as local hiking trails through the Redwoods. The kitchen was well stock with dishes, pots/pans, etc. There was even a crock pot! We took advantage of bbq grill a couple of evening. We all enjoyed the sauna. The enclosed yard provided a safe environment for our dog. The property management team was fabulous with fast responses to all of our questions and needs. We highly recommend this rental.

Great place to stay for a few days and enjoy some mother nature.

We had a great time. It was nice and relaxing and such a cute little place.

Unmatched dishes, one teaspoon, every surface and cupboards filled with glassware ( enough for a small commercial bar), multiple utensils but all in terrible condition (including pots and pans). Bathroom and closets stuffed with towels, blankets, miscellaneous junk, no hangars ( but no room for a single guest item). Exterior maintenance marginal with little yard work and a broken gate. If you like leaving your belongings on the floor or in the living room… this place is for you. Single handle faucets made control of water temp very difficult and the hot water was dangerously hot.

Lovely spot near the river. The house was small but has a lovely garden just perfect for enjoying a sunny morning. We didn’t take advantage of the hot tub or sauna - maybe next time!

We had a great time in Monte Rio. This house is in a great location, is well appointed and very comfortable. We loved that it had a sauna and hot tub. We also loved the backyard; very private and nicely landscaped. I highly recommend it!