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Duncans Mills historic beauty with vast valley views & hot tub - pets ok!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 93100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Duncans Mills historic beauty with vast valley views & hot tub - pets ok!

Duncan House is a historic Inn from the 1880's adorned w/ art, antiques & spirits! Enjoy the elegant design w/ 18 foot ceilings, multiple sitting rooms, stunning kitchen & formal dining, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large deck, front porch & hot tub. Walking distance to historic Duncans Mills on the Russian River w/ many local shops, a General Store, the Blue Heron, Cape Fear, Sophie's Cellars, Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery, etc. Duncan House is where old magic & new memories have a cup of coffee. Pets OK!

Property manager

Karen Webb

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You may smoke outside on the deck & front porch

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: I may allow some dogs, please ask.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Stairs are step, so older children are fine.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Perfect place for gatherings up to about 20 people
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Duncans Mills Historic Gem with valley views hot tub

About the area

Map
Monte Rio, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 5 min drive
  • Northwood Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Bohemian Grove - 11 min drive
  • Johnson's Beach - 15 min drive
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 42 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duncans Mills historic beauty with vast valley views & hot tub - pets ok! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Duncans Mills historic beauty with vast valley views & hot tub - pets ok!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duncans Mills historic beauty with vast valley views & hot tub - pets ok!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Duncans Mills historic beauty with vast valley views & hot tub - pets ok! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Russian River and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Sonoma Coast State Park. Rio Theatre and Monte Rio Public Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Duncans Mills historic beauty with vast valley views & hot tub - pets ok! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

Lovely Stay
Beautiful Historic Inn. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

One of a Kind home!
Great interiors, historic layout, beautiful scene.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

Duncan’s Mills 30th birthday
We will definitely stay here again. Really great location and a lovely place with a well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

short stay
very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Historic property in great location
This historic home is in a wonderful location to access both the Russian River Valley and the coast. Walk to charming Duncan Mills or a short drive to Guerneville or Jenner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Would Recommend
Great location, beautiful property, lots of unique details. The furniture, lamps and artwork are really fun to discover throughout your stay. The whole family really enjoyed our time at the house. Plenty of room for 8 people. Everyone slept great in the beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sacha E.

Duncans Mills Gem
I have stayed at a lot of vacation rentals and the Duncan House exceeded expectations on every level. The kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with all necessities. All the beds were comfortable and cozy. The entire home from floor to ceiling is beautifully furnished and decorated. The grounds are immaculate. Every square inch of the property has been lovingly cared for. I look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya L.

Wonderful & Unique
This is a truly exceptional, historic place to stay. Each room is special with art and antiques. The grounds and views are stunning. Extremely well stocked kitchen with all the items you need for making home cooked meals. Can't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R., San Francisco

Perfect place for a getaway
This place is fantastic! We stayed a weekend with 3 couples and 3 kids. The house is so beautiful and well appointed. Hot tub was clean. Beds were comfy. So easy to walk into Duncans Mills for a glass of wine. We will certainly return for a getaway weekend with friends. Thank you Karen!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Historic Beauty in the Russian River Valley
This house is amazing. The historic nature of the home made us think of all that has happened in this area and the people who have lived here. The house is so comfortable with many extras. Each bedroom and bath is beautifully appointed. They've really tried to think of everything a guest might need. We even got to enjoy breakfast while watching the cattle grazing in the meadow next door. Easy access to the shops and bakery at Duncan's Mills was a plus and also the short drive to the coast. We'd love to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Perfect house for a family
The Duncan House could not have been more perfect for our family. The location is great, and is just a short walk to the cute village of Duncans Mills. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need (and about 6 ways to make coffee!). The beds are extremely comfortable and the bathrooms are roomy. We enjoyed the outdoors and spent most of our time on the deck. In fact, we ended up just staying at the house most of the time rather than venturing out. An added plus was hearing the great music being played at the rodeo grounds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Duncan's Mills is beautiful!
Local girls getaway. I had never even heard of Duncan's Mills and it is lovely. Beautiful in itself and close to beautiful things. The house was so much fun. Lovingly restored, super comfortable, aesthetically fantastic. Good instructions book, which is always super appreciated. We did have reason to call the owner once about hot water in one of the bathrooms and she couldn't have responded any quicker. It wouldn't have been a big deal as there are two bathrooms, but one of our guests had recent knee surgery and was trying to avoid stairs. All in all, it really is a fun place to stay. Not everyday you get to live in a true and beautiful victorian.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Brief change of venue that worked well
I booked this so we (2 adults, a 21 year old, and 14) could get near the coast - even in the winter- from living near Sacramento. We could bring our dog which was important to us. Plenty of bedroom and sitting space, good kitchen , hot tub and a lot of character made this a great place. Yes , as other reviews state, Internet is weak, so not a heavy work from home, or stream place or a place to watch live TV- it won’t happen. If you need that , don't book here. House floors are cold so bring house slippers. Rooms have good hvac systems. It’s over 150 years old and better than many places 30 years old. Upper master is quant and great with many amenities. if your under 5’10, you will love it. I am 6’4” so I struggled in bathroom and hit my head a few times walking around. I like having a bathroom suite so I chose that over headroom :). Town is nice. Great little country store. Went to goat beach which was amazing. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody E.

Just lovely!!
This is one of the most beautiful homes I have stayed in! I wanted to stay longer. Beauty inside and out. Karen was amazing. We will definitely be back! ♥️ Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Peaceful, Lovely & Historic
Our family had such a wonderful stay at the Duncan House celebrating my parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary. We were all impressed by how beautiful and historic the home was. The kitchen had everything we needed and there was plenty of space for everyone to both gather and spread out. We enjoyed the views, the hot tub, the nearby river and ocean, and spending time among big trees. Our host was excellent as well with great communication. And how awesome that we could bring our dog too! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Perfect for our reunion at Casini Ranch
We were attending a family reunion at the Casini Ranch campground. My wife and I and some other family members prefer to camp in something nicer than a tent. This place was absolutely perfect for us. We were able to use the hot tub and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and it was close to our reunion. We went down to Shell beach, Gold coast Coffee and walked downtown while there. Very quaint and comfortable. Would definitely stay again if in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ioana and Yoram D.

Amazing house
We spent two days with a party of 7. Plenty of places in the house and in the surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Historic home
Historic home with plenty of indoor and outdoor space near a quaint town. Enjoyed the place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie U.

Best location for our Friendsgiving
We loved everything about out 3-night stay in this lovely, historic Duncans Mills home! We hiked, we kayaked, we explored the Russian River roadways, and the charming shopping village. This 1880's home was the perfect spot for our two families (with teen boys): wi-fi worked great, kitchen was beyond well-appointed, and the parlor room was perfect for playing card games in front of a fire. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY S., San Francisco

Quiet retreat, great for mixed groups and pets
Stayed here with friends, their children and a set of dogs...it was perfect. Quiet house, lots of land and set back from the street. We all had places to be alone and also enjoyed the welcoming communal areas, especially the kitchen. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Love this place
We’ve stayed here two years in a row and hope to come back again and again. The owner, Karen, is very friendly and helpful, and the house itself is uniquely beautiful and had everything we needed for our week long stay. Within walking distance to the shops and restaurants of duncan mills and just a few minutes from jenner, occidental, northwood golf course, the river… our family loves this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B., San Francisco

What a gorgeous place
We had a weekend away with girlfriends in Duncans Mills - the house was perfect. Everything about it felt inviting, the hot tub was a nice touch for the afternoon, the kitchen was well stocked, the location was secluded and yet close to things. Loved waking up to the sound of cows!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P., San Francisco

Charming, wonderful stay!
Incredibly charming house. Meticulously decorated in an antique style, well stocked kitchen (eg hand beater for baking, good knives, baking sheets, etc), beautiful bedrooms & bathrooms, good seating area for conversation & games. It’s a <5 min walk to the adorable, tiny town of Duncan Mills. Do bring warm clothes — the house is very chilly at night! Really lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

Lovely retreat!
The home was lovely, it was everything that was described. The location of the home to the beach was perfect. It was lovely to walk to the store locations and restaurants, we had so much fun enjoying what they had to offer. I would highly recommend this home if you want to shut down and disconnect and reconnect with yourself, your family or friends. It was so nice to shut off the phones, iPads and computers. Play games, just sit around and talk and enjoy each other's company. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosie K.

Beautiful and Special Home near the river
My friends and I had such a wonderful stay at the Inn. There were 7 of us total and we were very comfortable in the spacious and gorgeous home. We loved the unique and vintage design of the home. From the hot-tub to the piano, we enjoyed all the amenities. The inn is walking distance to a restaurant, bar and a few other fun businesses. We spent Saturday a short drive away on the river in Guerneville. We stayed in Saturday night because the house was so fun we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022