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    The Inn on the Russian River was absolute PERFECTION for our wedding. Stunning river backdrop, beautiful river dock, amazing willow and redwood trees, immaculate shaded seclusion, plenty of space for all of our guests. We literally could not have asked for more. Monte Rio is a place that holds so many memories, and is so special to us. As our yearly space and time for river activities amongst the redwoods with our family and doggos, it was the clear choice when we were trying to find the best bay area accessible river/forest location for our wedding. Then when we toured the Inn, we just knew that the magically natural vibes were EXACTLY what we were looking for, and so we built everything else around it! Leonora, Cassidy, and Sarah were all so helpful and so supportive throughout the entire process. We loved that they were able to provide the grounds as a beautifully maintained and designed by nature blank space, and that we could then add anything and everything that we wanted to to bring our dream wedding to life. With 11 beautiful rooms to hold our family, bridal party, and ring bearer doggos; and all of the gorgeous airbnb and hotels available in the direct area for the rest of our guests, it was just a no brainer. It was so nice to be able to have our friends and families from across the country and the globe come out to celebrate with us, and then to have them be able to plan more extended vacations with their families to tour the redwoods, the coast, and the wine country that surrounded us there. It was just perfection. We could not have asked for more. Thank you Leonora, Cassidy, and Sarah for helping make our wedding dreams come true!

    Don M.

    We'll Be Back! We absolutely loved our stay at this amazing hotel! We stayed in Room #8 and had a stunning view of the Russian River right from our balcony - such a peaceful and beautiful spot. River access was literally just outside our door. The room itself was perfect - cozy, clean, and had everythingwe could possibly need: fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, hot plate (with pans and utensils!), a ceiling fan with a remote, a nice TV with Roku, and even chairs on the balcony for relaxing with a view. On our first night, the power went out unexpectedly, but the owner, Leonora, handled it wonderfully. She gave us lanterns & battery pack for my blow dryer and straightener. Lol. We ended up building a fire in the outdoor fireplace - very romantic. The shower was excellent too - strong water pressure and plenty of hot water. Guerneville is about a 10-minute drive and we were thrilled to find some incredible vegan options in the area! Koala's Fine Food has fantastic vegan sushi we'll definitely be coming back for. Pat's International also has several plant-based dishes - we just missed it because they're closed on Wednesdays (note for next time!). If you're willing to venture a little further, Little Saint in Healdsburg is well worth the trip, and Sonoma Pizza Co in Forestville has great vegan options too. Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is an amazing place in Guerneville for a peaceful walk among the redwoods or, a challenging hike to get your heart rate up. Highly recommend this place for a peaceful getaway with nature right at your doorstep and great access to nearby towns and eats. We can't wait to come back!

    Love this inn. It's my third visit and it's definitely more than 5 stars! Gorgeous floral garden, on the river, with swimming dock, outdoor rock fireplace where I roasted my complementary smores marshmallows! Enjoyed just-popped popcorn on the patio watching evening kayakers.

    View from Room 10 balcony

    Cute, quaint, rustic cottages in a beautiful river-view garden setting! Leonora and Cassidy were wonderful from the moment we booked - really went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and to accommodate our special needs/requests; especially since we were traveling with someone with limited mobility/health condition. The groundskeepers were also so friendly. We felt so welcome and taken care of and look forward visiting again!

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    I have been coming to the Inn on the Russian River for many years. I've always loved it, and it just keeps getting better and better. I love the new dock and the grounds are even more lovely than when I was here last summer: so many flowers, big lawn just steps away from the river, comfy seating. In my most recent stay in July 2025, we had a lovely, comfortable river view room with an extremely well stocked kitchen with lots of nice extra touches. The owner, Karen, and Cassidy, the manager, went out of their way to make our stay special. Karen even came by with delicious waffles, berries, and syrup one morning because she'd made extras. I can't wait to return!

    The fridge was on the much smaller size, but I was able to make it work.

    Cassidy was very helpful! She looked up & called restaurants for us. Her text messages kept me in the loop of the fresh coffee being available. She was just a text message away if we needed anything. Much better treatment than you get at a hotel. I will be coming back. Having 2 room availability is great when a sleeper is a snorer. My only recommendation: Please consider adding a counter top ice machine in the office for guests to use. They are inexpensive nowadays

    AHH!!!!! - Relax/quiet time.

    We have been staying at Inn on the Russian RIver for 7 years and we have always enjoyed it's peace, beauty, and relaxing pace. The new owners, Leonora (and Neal) have made some substantial improvements. The clean spacious rooms (some are dog friendly) - lawn games - fire table close to the river's edge - stone wood burning fire it - meadow to run your dogs - lawn chairs & swings to relax & watch the river flow by - updated gardens - oh and a brand new dock to fish off of, or jump off of into the river, what a joy! Guerneville and Armstrong National Reserve close at hand, not to mention 'Baked on the River' and Korbel. Looking forward to our next visit, Dellyn & Dellyn D.

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    Jenny R.

    I have stayed here a couple of times and I just love this place. The owner lives on site and she's very friendly and accommodating. They have smaller rooms that still have two bedrooms or you can opt for the larger ones with a kitchen facing the beautiful river and garden. The out back patio is great with an amazing fire place that you can relax and just enjoy the quiet night.

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    Bill S.

    In the past when the family and I visited the Russian River, we would often camp at Johnson's Beach in Guernville. We arrived at the Inn on the Russian River on Friday and are sadly leaving today. Originally, we were supposed to visit New Orleans, but the Delta Variant, the late imposition of mask mandates, and the stupidity of people refusing to get vaccinated changed our minds and we were able to book the Inn on the Russian River at the last minute. The inn sits on the banks of the Russian River in the tiny hamlet of Monte Rio right off of Highway 116. Just 4 miles east of the action in Guernville. Needless to say, if you want peace and quiet, the Inn on the Russian River is the place you need to stay.....except for the occasional car speeding buy. I'm not familiar with many of the other inns and motels in the area so I can't attest to their amenities and luxuriousness. The Inn on the Russian River is a simple, unpretentious place. It gives you a comfortable and quiet place to rest your mind, body, and spirit. The inn consists of 12 rooms and suites. Each of them offering different accommodations depending on the size of your party. There are rooms that overlook the river that have balconies attached to them. We were assigned room 5, which faces Highway 116. It is equipped with a surprisingly comfortable queen sized bed and a full size sofa bed in the living room. A small TV, coffee maker, microwave(Nota. Kerug machine, coffee is provided.), and fridge that actually gets cold. Wifi is offered as cell reception, depending on your carrier, is nonexistent. I found the Wifi to be pretty strong. There are ceiling fans in the bedroom and living room since room 5 doesn't have air conditioning. It can get pretty warm on the Russian River, but just open the windows or leave the front door open when you're in residence and you'll get a nice breeze. The bathroom is small and narrow. FYI-The shower is very tiny so if you're a bigger person or intend to have someone join you in your bathing ritual....it won't happen. The shower head doesn't sit very high at all so if you're above 5 feet tall, just be aware. Also, the inn is on a septic system so be gentle. The decor in room 5 is a hodgepodge of things. I was expecting more kitschy river stuff like pictures of bears in canoes, etc., but didn't find any of that. The couch was actually pretty comfortable to sit on and watch tv. I was surprised being that it was a sofa bed. There is also an additional chair and ottoman to relax on as well. The front porch of every room has two rustic wooden chairs and a small table for you to sit outside and enjoy your morning coffee or a bottle of wine (Morning or afternoon. I don't judge.). Access to the beach and patio area is a short walk behind the inn. There you will find an expansive green space with trees and a view of the river. It is a great place to relax and enjoy a bottle of wine, or do Yoga as one of our neighbors did. The beach that the inn offers really isn't usable. The shoreline is covered in foliage, but you can walk along a small trail along the shore and find a more usable beach. Since California is in a drought, the river is low, but still enjoyable. Monte Rio, where the Inn on the Russian River is located is a great location to use as your headquarters while exploring the area. As I said before, you are 4 miles from Guernville. You are also 6 miles from the town of Occidental, 10 miles to Freestone (Check out Freestone Artisan Cheese.) and about 45 minutes to an hour to the coastal communities of Bodega Bay and Marshall. All of the aforementioned places offer great dining options. Access to the legendary Bohemian Highway is literally around the cornet from the inn and the mysterious dark heart known as the Bohemian Grove is supposedly across the river, hidden in the dark mysterious canopy of the redwoods. If you are looking to go wine tasting, there are some wineries that are as close as 10 miles from the inn. Otherwise, you are an hour and fifteen minutes south to Sonoma, and and about 30 minutes north to Healdsburg, Geyserville, and the Dry Creek Valley. Calistoga, St. Helena, and the wine bully known as Napa are about an hour or more east of the inn. Monte Rio has a few restaurants, but other than that, it is a sleepy little place that rolls up around 6 or 7 at night. There is a small convenience store directly across the street from the inn that is reasonably priced and offers everything you might need without having to drive into Guernville. There are no gas stations in Monte Rio so make sure to fill up in Guernville or elsewhere. The Mrs. liked the Inn on the Russian River so much that she said she doesn't want to go camping again and wants to make an annual pilgrimage to the Russian River and stay at the inn. I'm right there with her. My daughter is indifferent to the whole experience as most teenagers are.

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    Excellent experience. Thoughtful touches. Thanks to Cassidy for the helpful sight seeing recommendations.

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