Monte Rio Private Home for Rent: RIO BARKO - Property 22967

Rio Barko has one of our very best river-front locations. On 1.5 forested acres with 400' of river frontage, including a wonderful private beach, Rio Barko has spectacular river views, a big lawn, paths for walking through the adjoining forest, and a very large fenced yard--a rarity on the river. This is a very private, very serene, very beautiful setting and the cabin itself is updated and remodeled with great charm.

Rio Barko is nearly level-in and the lower grounds are accessible to wheelchairs. The home has two bedrooms, one with a California king bed, the other with a queen, and a bath with combination tub/shower. The living room has a fireplace with insert and opens to a sunroom overlooking the river. A dog door allows the pups to access the fenced yard and the outdoor area includes a hot tub, patio dining, gas grill, and a porch swing with awning. For boating, there is a canoe and two single kayaks. Two folding canvas chairs plus umbrella allow for complete relaxation on the beach.

This cabin's living and dining areas are set up for four people, but one or two additional small children are permitted since there is a futon in the living room. There is an additional charge of $15 per night; please advise at time of booking.

Two bedroom, one bath river-front home, on 1.5 forested acres with 400' of river frontage, including big beach.

Sunroom overlooking river. Hot tub on deck. Huge fenced yard; lawn; dog door. Very private, very serene.

Fireplace with insert. Canoe and two single kayaks. Gas grill. Porch swing with awning. Folding canvas chairs plus umbrella for beach. Patio dining. Two additional small children are permitted since there is a futon in the living room ($15/night), but living room and dining area are set up for four people. One bedroom has king bed; second has queen bed. Washer/dryer. Dog okay.

SUMMER ROTATION DAY: WEDNESDAY.

Turnday: Any.

Amenities: 6 Steps or Less, Boat(s), Dishwasher, Dog Friendly, DVD Player, Fenced Yard, Fireplace/Wood-Stove, Hot Tub, King bed, River Access Nearby, River View, River-Front, Washer/Dryer,

Forestville is most convenient to wineries, Sebastopol, and Santa Rosa, followed by Guerneville and Monte Rio.
There is little difference in temperature between Guerneville and central Monte Rio. Forestville will be slightly warmer, while Duncans Mills and Cazadero will be slightly cooler. There is no air-conditioning here (with a few exceptions): the ocean breezes provide natural cooling at night and homes in warmer areas have fans. The Northwood golf course area is 2 - 3 miles west of Guerneville and, although this is technically Monte Rio, these homes are as close to Guerneville as they are to central Monte Rio.

Duncans Mills is close to the ocean, with some marine influence, yet still enjoys warm, sunny days in the summer.

Cazadero is redwood forest, with an all-year creek running through it; in general the most secluded homes will be found here.

Homes along the river are generally not as private as the homes along the creeks or in the forest, although there are exceptions. The river homes are rarely fenced and most will have some small degree of road noise since River Road, running along the river, is the main artery for the area. We do have some river homes free of all road noise. If this is a major issue for you, please ask us.

There is a 24-hour Safeway and a health food store in Guerneville and smaller markets in Forestville and Monte Rio, as well as a general store in Cazadero. On Hwy 166 north of Sebastopol, Andy's Market is worth a stop. There are video rentals in all towns except Duncans Mills. Guerneville has bicycle rentals. The best shopping is in Guerneville and Duncans Mills.

Boat rentals are in Guerneville, Monte Rio, and Duncans Mills. Boating depends upon river and weather conditions and many homes with boats have seasonal docks. We cannot guarantee boating will be possible or safe anytime other than mid-June through mid-September.