Ojo House is a charming midcentury modern and vintage-styled home set in the delightful neighborhood of Rein’s Beach, Monte Rio – almost to Duncan’s Mills. Named for the “eyes” of wildlife and your traveling fur babies – always curious and wondering “what’s next?” From deer grazing in the adjacent field, songbirds and owls, to otters at the river and foxes watching from a distance, Ojo House is nestled in the coastal zone of Sonoma County, with birdhouses and pollinator-friendly plants throughout the yard for maximum wildlife viewing.
You’ll love the individually collected vintage and hand-crafted décor throughout the house. Each item speaks to the fun and quirky nature of the home and community! The main floor includes the living room, kitchen, bedroom, full bathroom, and steps down to a bonus room/office/laundry room. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom are off the hallway and landing overlooking the living room. Preserved from the original 1972 construction, open redwood beams and stairs and stained glass kitchen cabinets show off unique workmanship.
Mature rose bushes, hydrangeas, and wisteria bring fragrance and color to the property – feel free to cut a few to bring inside. Lounge in the hot tub with a glass of wine, taking in the magnificent views of the rolling Sonoma County hills or wander down to the Russian River for a dip. The towns of Duncan’s Mills and Jenner are minutes away with excellent restaurants, shopping, and wine tasting opportunities. Coastal beaches, tidepools, exquisite sunsets, and hikes along the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean await.
Know Before You Book:
Maximum Occupancy and Quiet Hours: The maximum occupancy at Ojo House is 7 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.
A Note About Our Cleaning Fees: Thank you for supporting our local business! When you stay with us, you are supporting 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 earn a living wage in beautiful Sonoma County.
Parking: There is parking for a maximum of 3 vehicles. RVs, trailers, and campers are prohibited, per the Sonoma County Vacation Rental Ordinance.
Bed Sizes: Downstairs bedroom: Queen; Upstairs left bedroom: Queen bed; Upstairs right bedroom: Queen futon; Downstairs living room: twin sofa conversion.
Heating: Gas fireplace in the living room.
Cooling: Ceiling fans in the living room and upstairs bedrooms. A freestanding fan is provided for the downstairs bedroom and windows have screens.
Kitchen: There is a dishwasher in the kitchen.
Bathrooms: The downstairs bathroom has a shower over a tub and the upstairs bathroom has a shower.
Location: Ojo House is in a cozy residential neighborhood. It is a mix of permanent residents and vacation rentals, families, working folks, and visitors. To honor this balance, we ask guests to park only in the driveway and space directly in front of the yard 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! Ojo House is in a rural community, but sound carries so we ask guests to be aware of noise – especially once quiet time starts at 10 pm. The road to the home is one lane in sports and you may need to stop/pull over for oncoming traffic. There are deer and other wildlife on the roads and in the area. We recommend taking the road slowly.
Stairs and Paths: There are 4 steps to the front deck and entrance to the house. There is just one step from the back deck to the yard level. And there is one flight of stairs inside the house from the living room to the 2 upstairs bedrooms and bathroom. Rustic paths and open spaces throughout the yard are kept clear throughout the year but may be uneven. These are not lawns.
Pet Friendly: This home welcomes up to 3 well-mannered dogs and considers other pets. If you have more than 3 dogs or other types of pets, please contact us before reserving.
Fencing: The front and back yards are fully fenced, but we always recommend checking the fence line before letting your dog off-leash.
Work from HERE: Ojo House has 2 workspaces so multiple people can work remotely. In the bonus room off the kitchen there is a “standing” desk with a monitor and the upstairs bedroom with Queen futon has a midcentury modern-style secretary desk and chair.
Advertised Wifi Speed: Xfinity residential: 300mb download, 20mb upload.
A Note About TVs: The 2 Smart TVs (living room and upstairs Queen futon room) have Roku and access to Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, and hundreds of streaming channels. Guests are welcome to bring their login info for these apps. The televisions do not have cable services. Roku includes 350+ live TV channels including some local news/weather.
Baby/Kid-Specific Items: A pack-n-play is provided.
Common Amenities not included: A/C, Cable TV
This home does not have Air Conditioning, but the afternoon and evening breeze from the ocean and up the river generally keep the house a comfortable temperature. Ceiling and freestanding fans are provided.
Cable TV: Ojo House does not have cable TV, but you have access to streaming services via the Roku. See the note about TVs above.
Bonus/Office Room: The bonus room (set up as an office and additional storage area plus laundry room) is an unheated space. The interior temperature varies throughout the year.
Neighborhood River Access: There is a path to the river at the end of the street. This is a seasonal amenity and only available when conditions allow. Expect river access when the summer dams are in (mid-June to mid- September). Conditions vary from year to year and can change rapidly – use your best judgement to determine your risk level and comfort in the water/physical activity.
Proximity to wineries: There are 2 wine bars within ~10 minute drive, but there are more wineries than you can visit in a week within 30 minutes drive.
Nearest River Beach: There is a neighborhood river access at the end of the street, but the Monte Rio Public Beach is a more traditional river beach – 2.8 mi.
Nearest Ocean Beach: Goat Rock State Beach is one of several nearby coastal beaches – 8 mi.
Sonoma County TOT Number: 4817
Sonoma County Vacation Rental Permit: TVR23-0213
Sonoma County Vacation Rental License: LIC23-0215
