Grandma's House: Riverfront, Gorgeous View, Beach/Swimming/Canoeing Dog Friendly

Monte Rio, California
$812 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

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Bath 4

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Sleep 10

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Night 3 nights

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Located on historic riverfront property formerly known as Angelo’s Sandy Beach Resort, now known as Grandma’s House, Beautiful redwoods, sun and fun on the river, proximity to the coast and wine country, and the feeling of being far away from the city. There is an award-winning 9-hole golf course nearby, redwood parks for hiking, and many fine Sonoma county wineries and restaurants in close proximity but there's really no reason to leave Grandma's property! Grandma's House has seven large rooms including a very large kitchen, a large living room with fireplace, and a games room. Three bedrooms have King beds, one with a queen bed. there is also a sofa bed in the game room, 4 full bathrooms (en suite). Grounds include 1.25 acres of lawn, garden, redwoods, and two separate beach areas. A large two-level deck wraps around the back side of the house overlooking the river. Other amenities include a pool table, standup video arcade game with 10+ favorites such as pac-man, galaga, space invaders frogger etc, a closet packed with board games, video and book wall libraries, a piano, accordion, tamborine etc for the musically inclined, a stone fireplace(wood shed stocked)., and huge hot tub for your enjoyment. A canoe, two kayaks, paddle boat, as well as numerous water toys stored in a room on the lower level under the house are ready for a fun filled summer day on the river.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Two bedrooms each have a california king bed and a sofa bed. These two rooms have a view of the river and access to the main back decks. Two rooms on the garden side of the house have kitchenettes. These two rooms have their own private decks adjacent to the garden. All bedrooms have their own television sets and private entrances to their rooms. In addition, the game room contains a sofa/futon.

The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with most every kitchen gadget imaginable to prepare delicious homemade meals like Grandma used to make! The charming decor is reminiscent of your Grandma's house, with handmade quilts, Bluewillow china, etc. The living area reminds you of Grandpa's hunting lodge.

The house is in a quiet neighborhood but is walking distance to a few shops and restaurants in Monte Rio. The town of Guerneville is 5 miles away. There is an award-winning 9-hole golf course roughly one mile away, a redwood park for hiking, and many fine Sonoma county wineries in close proximity. The river meets the ocean about 10 miles away in the town of Jenner.

Take a kayak right from your own dock or spend the day at one if the beaches on the property and then relax in the hot tub later that evening. Or, sip a glass of wine on the deck and watch the river go by. Come and be spoiled at Grandma's House!

Sonoma County Ordinance Requirements:
Quiet hours must be observed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
1 vehicle per bedroom
TOT # 426
Keywords: Riverfront, lodge, retreat

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3000 Sq Ft (279 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Music Library Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Table Tennis Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Outside Only Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Ruth R.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Wonderful stay at Grandma's House. Host was great at communicating promptly, check in easy, great location on river with lots of amenities. Plenty of inside and outside space to be together or separate. Kitchen was stocked with amazing assortment of pans, and spices. Pool table, piano and arcade game was icing on the cake. Some things need looking into for repairs like fridge bins, some windows and doors don't slide well. Would definitely recommend staying here.

  • Deanna Z.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    We had a wonderful weekend of kayaking, swimming, playing board games and eating yummy food.

  • K R.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    We spent 3 days on the property. The location is excellent with easy access to the river for both people and 2 dogs. We spent a lot of time on the river swimming and kayaking. The property has large bedrooms and is clean. Please note that the property has a lot of miles on it. Many things need maintenance such a leaky toilets, ceiling fan that doesn't work, kitchen appliances in need of replacement, and beat up outdoor furniture. The location is great for time on the river so you'll have to weigh out what really matters to you.

  • Sharon S.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Grandma’s House is a lovely facility. Good separation of bedrooms from common spaces. Also, each of the four bedrooms is large, well equipped, and has a private bathroom. The house location could not be better! We spent a lot of time on the private beach and dock. Our children enjoyed playing in the water and befriending the local ducks. We would definitely stay here again.

  • sandra w.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    this property has a easy checking and the kitchen was amazing

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    Wonderful location and so much to do we did not have to leave the home.

  • mary b.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Can’t beat the views and private river access, dock, kids lived rope swing!!

  • Lorie M.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Everything a family could want is here. The house has plenty of room for family of eight. Kitchen is equipped with so many cooking and baking items. Lots of spices, pots and pans. Also inside the fridge are many bottled sauces, and jelly. Beds are comfyThe outside of the house has many flowers and flowering vines. Tall redwoods too. There are two decks to sit on or eat on the tables which you can enjoy and watch the Russian River go by The’re canoes and other floatable provided. A big area of grass Also a pool table inside, many games. And an older Atari game machine. Host is very responsive to questions This I believe is our third time here

  • Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    Stunning property! Kitchen extremely organized and complete with all items needed to prepare our Thanksgiving feast. Steve had cleared the property of rain debris and managed to coax the sun into a full glorious display.

  • Patrick M.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Loved the character of the house and property. Right on the river for access and swimming. Had a great time.

  • carleen d.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    The accommodations were good for all ,great kitchen, good river access. Outside furniture and equipment could use a little TLC but useful and we enjoyed are stay, would stay again

  • sandra w.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 6, 2024

    We go to the Russian River a lot and this would be one of the best places that we have stayed at. The location could not be better and the space provided fit our family perfectly. The highlight I would have say was the rope swing that was across the river on the other side.

  • Andrea C.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    We (two families with older children) had a wonderful time at Grandma's. The place is laid out very nicely to accommodate two families, the kitchen is big and well-equipped, and the grounds are beautiful. The location right on the river is superb. The kids loved the rope swing on the opposite shore and everyone enjoyed the various watercraft. The only issue we had was that the beds could be made more comfortable with an upgrade of at least new mattress protectors (they are lumpy) and a variety of pillows (we needed thinner ones). We are hoping to come back and can definitely recommend this place for a summer getaway.

  • Beth H.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Our extended family of 9 had plenty of room to spread out inside and out. 4 convenient en suite bed/bath rooms. Extra large eat in kitchen with all the equipment needed to feed a crowd River out the back door with boating and floating equipment. Eclectic decor with plenty of surprises to investigate. Above 90 temps weren't even a problem, as the house stayed cool and comfortable.

  • Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 12, 2024

    Great location, comfortable stay. The kids loved the pool table, the arcade machine and the musical instruments. Shannon, the caretaker, was great.

  • Lorie M.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    Our family just loves it here. This was our second stay. Hope to make it our annual. Everything you need water, home, and that tree rope outstanding

  • Melanie C.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    We enjoyed our time at this location very much. Beach access and privacy were highlights for sure. I also appreciated how many bathrooms there are- no waiting! The kitchen is very well stocked. A few things that need work: when we arrived at checkin time, the house was still being cleaned. It wasn’t that big of a deal; we just walked down to the river but I think our presence rushed the cleaning staff. The bed my husband and I used did have a sandy feel. I know it is probably tough to get rid of it all, but that was a bit uncomfortable. The ice maker was visibly dirty. The kayaks and canoes were very fun but were not in 100% working order with missing seats/straps for seating. I would suggest getting rid of the small table in the kitchen and replacing it with pantry storage. We didn’t have a lot of room to put our purchased food that didn’t go in the refrigerator. There were a few ants here and there as well. Overall, this is an excellent property, beautiful grounds, and a spacious vacation spot I would recommend.

  • Johnny R.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    The neighborhood was quiet and pleasant. There was plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed watching people paddle down the river, adding to the charm of the place. I highly recommend this location to everyone I know—book your stay now!

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