Stairway to Haven ~ Family Cabin in Monte Rio

Stairway to Haven is the quintessential family cabin in the redwoods. Located on a hill above the Russian River, the forested property feels private and away from it all but is only a few minutes to the Russian River and the charming resort town of Monte Rio. With a hot tub, outdoor dining and BBQ grill, a balance of sun and shade, full kitchen, and plenty of interior space to spread out, this rustic cabin is a wonderful home base for your next Sonoma County getaway.

Stairway to Haven is the Russian River standard. Built in 1930, the cabin retains much of its original charm. The open-beam cathedral ceilings in the living room, warm and inviting wood interiors and numerous windows framing the redwood trees are classic and delightful, the perfect backdrop to experience and enjoy our laid-back River lifestyle.

Kicking back in a rustic cabin does not mean giving up on creature comforts, and guests will find that the home is well-appointed with some updated amenities. The full kitchen is equipped with everything needed to cook and serve meals (no dishwasher due to septic requirements), hot water is on demand, the central heat keeps the home cozy in the winter and outdoors has a gas BBQ grill and a 7-person hot tub. With Comcast wifi and 3 workspaces (including an office), those that need to work a bit on vacation will appreciate the space to do so.

Know Before You Book:

Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy is 8 people not including kids under 3 years old. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.

Parking: There is parking for 1 to 2 vehicles at the top of the very steep paved main (upper) driveway. A special vehicle isn’t required, but we recommend AWD – especially when the ground is wet. Some guests have trouble with the steepness of the upper driveway. If the upper driveway is too steep for you, there is parking for 1 to 2 cars in the less steep lower driveway, which is not paved. There are 45 stairs form the lower to upper driveway.
RVs, trailers and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.

A Note About Our Cleaning Fees: Thank you for supporting our local business! When you stay with us, you support local families at work. We think everyone deserves a decent living wage, and we make sure to set the rates and fees so that our cleaners and employees earn a living wage in beautiful Sonoma County. The cleaning fee goes directly to the cleaners and inspectors for their hard work in making sure our guests have a wonderful and welcoming space to call home for their stay.

Bed Sizes: Upstairs master bedroom: King bed; Upstairs guest bedroom: Queen bed; Upstairs sun porch: Twin daybed with trundle (2 twins); Downstairs master bedroom: King bed.

Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms. Upstairs: shower stall; Downstairs: tub/shower combo.

Heating: Central Heat.

Location: Stairway to Haven is in a residential hillside neighborhood, with a mix of permanent residents and vacation rentals, families, working folks, and visitors. To honor this balance, we ask guests to park in the driveways (there is no street parking) and respect the quiet hours, in addition to general family-friendly, residential neighborhood expectations. Thank you for helping to continue the tradition of a mutually beneficial relationship between vacation rentals and local community!

Road to Stairway to Haven: The house is located up a narrow one-lane road. It is a two-way, one-lane curvy hillside road. We provide detailed written driving directions to confirmed guests.

Stairs: This home is on the hillside and has multiple flights of stairs. There are 45 stairs from the lower driveway to upper driveway, and 10 stairs from upper driveway to front door. Access to the lower level is via the outside stairs and an exterior door. There is not an interior staircase.

Pet Friendly: The home allows 2 dogs per reservation. Any other species of pets, please inquire prior to reserving.

Fencing: The property is not fenced.

Work from HERE: The home has three workspaces: an office downstairs, a desk in the sunroom (with twin trundle bed), and a desk in the living room.
Advertised Wifi Speed: up to 200 mbps advertised, 30 mbps as measured at property.

Common Amenities not included: No Air Conditioning, no Dishwasher, no Cable.

Nearest River Beaches: Patterson Point, Villa Grande, and Monte Rio Public Beach which has seasonal concessions, boat rentals, and a dog friendly section of beach.

Nearest Ocean Beach: Sonoma Coast State Beaches, starting at 7.9 miles, run the stretch of coast from Jenner to Bodega Bay.

Other attractions nearby: Armstrong Redwoods State Park, The towns of Monte Rio, Occidental, Duncan’s Mills, Guerneville, and Jenner, with dining, wine tasting, shopping and nightlife options, The Monte Rio Skate Park, Sonoma Zipline Adventures, Korbel Winery, Northwoods Golf Course, The Links at Bodega Harbor, Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville, the Russian River Valley, and Dry Creek Valley wine regions.

Sonoma County TOT Number: 2088N
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: ZPE11-0284