Elevated A-Frame Lodge on the Russian River

This elevated A-frame lodge sits above the Russian River, where redwood scent and river breeze fill every room. Watch the Russian River flow by from multiple decks while your dogs explore the property. This 2-bedroom with loft retreat sleeps 6 comfortably. Just steps from Northwood Golf Club and a mile from Monte Rio Beach. Here, among the towering redwoods with river views stretching to distant ridges, the only schedule that matters is sunrise and sunset.

Soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed pine beams define this handsome A-frame lodge, where natural light pours through walls of glass across 1,100 square feet. River and mountain views reward you from this hillside Russian River retreat.

The open living space draws you to a stone fireplace with TV mounted above, where a dark leather sectional invites fireside evenings. Colorful area rugs and a glass coffee table add modern touches against tile flooring, while large windows frame the surrounding redwoods. The galley kitchen features light wood cabinets, orange countertops, and white appliances including a dishwasher and full-size refrigerator. The dining area seats six at a wooden table under a chandelier, with a china cabinet for your tasting-room wine finds.

OUTDOOR LIVING
Multiple levels of wraparound decking maximize the hillside setting. The main deck features a dining table with umbrella, plus a gas grill for riverside barbecues. Additional deck areas provide more seating, all overlooking the forested hillside with views to distant mountain ridges.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Two bedrooms and a living area sleep up to four guests. The first bedroom features a metal-frame queen bed in blue-and-white checkered bedding beneath the sloped ceiling. The second offers a white metal-frame queen bed. The living room provides a sleigh-style queen bed and a full-size futon.

PROPERTY AMENITIES
-- Full kitchen with dishwasher
-- Washer and dryer
-- Gas grill
-- Wraparound decks with river and forest views
-- Covered parking in garage below
-- Dog-friendly (max 2 dogs)
-- No AC (naturally cool under redwood canopy)
-- Smart lock entry

Settle into a stone fireplace under exposed wood beams, then step out to a wraparound deck looking down on the canyon through redwood crowns. The whole lodge is yours, dogs welcome, with outdoor dining, a BBQ, and river views over the trees. Punch in the keypad code at the door; up to three cars fit, two in the narrow driveway and one in the garage.

Your Monte Rio retreat sits just 0.1 miles from Northwood Golf Club's legendary Alister MacKenzie-designed course — a bucket-list experience for golfers set among towering redwoods. When you're ready to explore, Bia Cafe is also just 0.1 miles away for your morning coffee. The beloved Monte Rio Beach with its shallow swimming area and volleyball courts is an easy 1-mile journey. For provisions, Fern's Market (0.8 mi) and Bartlett's Market (1.1 mi) offer local goods, while Safeway (1.7 mi) provides full grocery options. Dining ranges from casual to special at Highland Dell Lodge (0.9 mi), a historic 1906 property serving American and German cuisine, or Boho Manor (0.8 mi) with its Gatsby-themed riverfront setting. Wine enthusiasts will love the proximity to Russian River Valley tasting rooms — Porter-Bass Winery is just 1.6 miles away, while the famous Korbel Champagne Cellars sits 2.8 miles east.

Monte Rio is about 90 minutes from San Francisco via 101 and River Road — a winding drive through redwoods and river country. You'll have parking for up to 3 vehicles (2 in the narrow driveway, 1 in the garage). A car makes the Russian River Valley easy to explore, from redwood trails to riverside wineries. Cell service gets patchy in the redwoods, so downloading offline maps before you arrive is worth it.

While there's no air conditioning, the home stays naturally cool thanks to its position under the redwood canopy and elevated design that catches river breezes — even on warm summer days. The fireplace/wood stove shown in photos is decorative only. High-speed internet is available throughout the home. Your dogs will love exploring the property, but please follow our pet guidelines: never leave them unattended, keep them off furniture, use a mat under water bowls, wipe paws when entering, and always clean up after them. The surrounding roads can be narrow and winding — typical for Russian River properties — but add to the area's secluded charm. Monte Rio maintains quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM, and outdoor amplified sound isn't permitted — perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The primary renter must be 21 or older.

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.