Rio Lindo River Retreat

The stay

Step onto your private dock and watch the Russian River slide past while oak-covered hillsides frame the view. Two stacked units — each with its own entrance, patio, and bathroom — make this riverfront stay work for two couples or a family of four. A bocce court, big yard, and canoe wait outside, and downtown Healdsburg's wineries and fine dining are 2.4 miles away.

The space

Start your morning on the deck as light filters through the willows along the Russian River. Spend afternoons paddling from your private dock, or head out to taste at Aperture Cellars and Stuhlmuller. Come evening, light the grill on the patio and pour a bottle from one of the Healdsburg Plaza shops — downtown's tasting rooms and restaurants are 2.4 miles up the road. Step into the upper unit where vaulted ceilings open over a sunlit living room, mid-century furnishings, and sliding glass doors that pull the forested river view inside. The layout flows easily between the lounge, dining table, and kitchen — and a telescope by the slider is ready for stargazing once Sonoma County skies darken. Cook at the quartz island with everything you need close at hand, then pull up a stool for casual meals at the bar. Open shelving keeps wine glasses within reach for that bottle you grabbed in town. Slide downstairs to a fully self-contained lower unit with its own kitchenette, bathroom, and washer/dryer — the layout works for two couples who want their own coffee maker but want to share the dock and yard out front. Wake in the king bedroom under a whisper-quiet ceiling fan, with crisp linens and a built-in desk if remote work follows you here. The lower queen has its own bathroom and entry for added privacy. OUTDOOR LIVING Covered decks with wood-slat privacy screens stretch toward the river on both levels, framed by mountain and water views. Pull up an Adirondack chair in the yard, roll the bocce ball court for a pre-dinner match, or carry the canoe down to the private dock for a slow paddle. A gas grill makes riverside dinners easy. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Sleeps 4 across two stacked units: - Bedroom 1 (upper unit): King bed, ceiling fan, built-in desk - Bedroom 2 (lower unit): Queen bed, en-suite bath, kitchenette PROPERTY AMENITIES - Private river dock with canoe for guest use - Bocce ball court and large yard - Gas grill and covered riverfront decks - Limited air conditioning - Full kitchen (upper) plus kitchenette with washer/dryer (lower) - High-speed Wi-Fi Please note: this home sits directly on the Russian River, and during high-water events the lower unit can experience water intrusion.

Amenities

• Air conditioning
• BBQ grill
• Babysitter recommendations
• Bed linens
• Board games
• Body soap
• Cable TV
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Ceiling fan
• Coffee
• Coffee maker
• Conditioner
• Desk
• Dining table
• Dishes and silverware
• Dishwasher
• Downtown
• Dryer
• Dryer in common space
• Dvd player
• Essentials
• Family/kid friendly
• Fire Pit
• Fire extinguisher

Neighborhood

You're on the Russian River just minutes from downtown Healdsburg — one of Sonoma County's most celebrated food and wine destinations. The Healdsburg Plaza anchors the town with walkable tasting rooms, boutiques, and galleries. For dining, Valette (2.3 mi) offers refined, Sonoma-sourced cuisine. Bravas Bar de Tapas (2.4 mi) serves Spanish small plates on a lively patio. Journeyman Meat Co. (2.4 mi) is the spot for outstanding charcuterie and sandwiches. SingleThread (2.4 mi) is a three-Michelin-starred destination for a special-occasion meal. For wine, Stuhlmuller Vineyards (1.9 mi) and Sapphire Hill Winery (2.1 mi) offer intimate tastings nearby. Del Rio Woods Regional Park (0.1 mi) is steps from the property for a quick walk, and Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach (2.1 mi) provides river swimming in summer. Shelton's Natural Foods Market (2.3 mi) is the nearest full-service grocery.

Guest access

Step into modern architecture wrapped in wood-slat screens and covered outdoor living, mid-century inside, with a black hex-tile bathroom that anchors the look. The whole home is yours, with a BBQ, outdoor dining, an enclosed yard, and mountain and river views. Your check-in details land before your stay; pull into the driveway, with on-street as overflow.

Things to know

This property is configured as two separate units — one bedroom, bathroom, and full kitchen upstairs, and one bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and laundry downstairs. They have separate exterior entrances connected by outside stairs. The home sits directly on the Russian River with a private dock and sit-on-top kayaks — please use water equipment responsibly and at your own risk. During high-water events the lower unit can experience water intrusion — this is uncommon but worth noting during winter storm season. The primary renter must be 21 or older. Exterior security cameras are installed.

From past guests

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