Inn on the Russian River

This is a cute little place on the Russian river with all of the amenities in your room you will need. Microwave, coffee pot, fridge etc. clean bedding and comfortable. The property is so cute and well cared for. We arrived several hours early and they let us check in because our room was ready. It was so sweet! The innkeeper was a doll. Highly recommend!!!

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.

I will not be able to give any stars to this establishment. I made reservations for one night on Dec. 28th for two rooms and came down with Covid on Dec. 25th. I called on the 26th and they said they needed a 7 day cancelation notice. I have never booked a stay at any hotel that required a 7 day cancelation.
They also charged the second room on my card without my approval. I will make sure to tell anyone who is thinking of making a reservation here to not do it. Stay somewhere else.

Nice quiet little place, nice seating area above the river. Good fire pit and bbq area (bring your own supplies). Nice quiet place to relax during the day time hours.
Sad to say the interior was not all that great. The shower water pressure is dismal and not very hot. Plus there is no stop on the shower handle so you have to play with it a couple minutes to get the water to stop. The walls are super thin. The roof is the worst if your in one of the lower units bc you hear every movement and it's like the people upstairs are the teacher from Charlie Brown.

Now don't get me wrong the interior does have some charms, nice little seating area cute little kitchen and stove. Couch is a little stiff. Couldn't just open the window though for cross breeze at night bc there are no screens on the windows. Which was a disappointment.

Overall not sure we would be back again but nice place to be for a single night maybe. Weird little convenience store across the street. Lots of places not open during the week for dining.

Only recommendation in the area would be Saucy Ma'mas. Great fried chicken.

Loved our stay at The Inn on Russian River. Quaint and charming. Clean and comfortable. Right on the river. Lovely meadow and grassy areas and huge stone bbq. Nice patio. Highly recommend. Going back this summer. Took our dog out to the meadow and saw two deer 20' in front of me. *****

Bittersweet.

Between the beautiful scenery and the very friendly staff, it was a first-class experience that I and my family will cherish. The river was picturesque. I booked through bring fido and I will speak more on that later. Lots of tasty eats within driving distance.

What has left a bitter taste in my mouth has been the billing process for pets. It is not clear and to be honest confusing. I stayed and enjoyed myself and left. I received a phone call after I had traveled home stating that I didn't pay the pet fee and that it should have been reviewed with me. No problem, I knew there was a pet fee and I was happy to pay it after my stay because I had seen that I was not charged for it and I wanted to make the experience for the host a positive one as well. On bring fido it clearly states Pet Policy "Inn on the Russian River welcomes two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $50 per night." I don't book getaways very often, in fact, I am a novice, so naturally, I didn't think I needed to look elsewhere for pet fees after reading this. I later learned that the fee was per pet, which is why I was charged $100.00 instead for my 2 dogs. I requested a refund for 1 dog fee on the grounds that the statement was misleading. There was a lack of ownership of this mistake and I eventually withdrew my request since it appeared as though a discussion was not willing to be had, in fact, I was ghosted and I was not heard because it was later pointed out that eventually the fee is stated as per pet. The two fees contradict themselves and to be honest, had I known I would've modified my plans.

Not bringing pets? 5 stars. Bringing pets? 4 until the language is clear about pets.

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.

This is a nice and cozy place and I would highly recommend it. Away from the crowds and noise, the location is serene and right on the Russian river. It's just 15 mins from the Armstrong national reserve park. There's a small convenience store and pizza place right across the street and next door. The rooms are clean and have pleasant decor and the service is great.

It's such a lovely place with so many little nooks and reading areas near the river. The perfect place if you cherish peace and quiet except for the birds that made me want to get out my guidebook. After the busy holiday it felt like our own private getaway. There's a fire pit, where you're welcome to cook a meal too. Friendly staff, very casual, clean atmosphere. Would go back and stay a bit longer. Enjoy the pics of this gorgeous place.

Absolutely perfect. Go for the river view room, enjoy the willow tree and other views. They have really wonderful bath products, a kind receptionist and good rates. Comfortable bed and a private balcony too! All good things