Awesome venue lovely people and Great for gatherings good location marina is very communicative…read moreand helpful

We had our wedding at Monte Rio Community Center in June 2019. It was the perfect place for us to…read moreget married. We chose to rent out The Meadow space near the river to have an outdoor ceremony and had an indoor reception. First off, MRCC is good for those on a budget. The hall has big glass doors that can open out onto the outdoor area, giving the room a more spacious feel. We had around 70 guests and we could have fit many more. We loved the tall ceiling and wooden beams. The kitchen area was also spacious and manageable. I very much appreciate how much flexibility the center provided us. It helped give us freedom for creativity. Many other spaces we researched allowed only beer and wine, and made you choose from a limited selection of caterers (many, if not all, were outside of our budget). We could choose any caterer we wanted, and provided our own alcohol. Jean was a treat to work with. She was funny, kind, communicative, reliable, and prompt. Whenever I had a question she responded within a few days. She met us numerous times at the center and answered all the questions I had (many times I asked the same one twice, thank you for your patience). She was very warm and made the planning process more enjoyable. As for the meth head from the previous review (from 2013) I did not run into him. I don't think he lives there anymore. I did not have any problems with non-guests. Thank you for helping us have the wedding we've always wanted!

Stayed here for New Year's Eve weekend. A sweet Bavarian get away spot. Our room was small but…read moreclean and adequate for the two-night stay. It's an older building on the river so it's not high luxury or filled with modern convenience (like an elevator). But we loved the chalet feel, the big fire in the lobby fireplace, the decor. The newer addition houses the restaurant and bar which are very spacious. Continental breakfast was included and a good start to the day. It's quiet, warm, clean and affordably priced. Very much like little hotels we've been to in Europe. Recommend for a short trip, and suggest getting a room with a view of the river if available.

We visited this lovely restaurant/hotel for dinner on a cold Sunday night in November…read more They have a lot of weddings, as it had a large hall with bright lights and folding chairs/tables. Not inviting so we sat at a high boy in the darkened bar, which was much nicer. I'm sure it's beautiful to sit on the balcony in the summer on warm nights. We chatted with the German owner who was doubling as a bartender, who was very nice. We loved the German influences in the bar, as we had just been to Oktoberfest in Munich. The owner's daughter Sarah runs the kitchen. My husband had a pork tenderloin schnitzel "Vienna style" ($20) and I had a jaegerschnizel with mushroom gravy ($20) and both were excellent. We split the potato pancakes (two with sour cream and apple sauce, $12) which were served crispy but tasty. They had a nice German beer and wine list. We finished with a delicious apple strudel to complete a lovely meal. I recommend this restaurant for tasty dinners in a unique venue.

Booked a mini getaway night for our 30th anniversary at this darling boutique ! Guerneville is one…read moreof sonoma county small town that need to be explore either for a day trip or night stay ! From the redwood , wine tasting and short trip to the differ mini small town around !! Thanks you for making our anniversary a little more special withe the welcoming chocolate ! Your night include a free happy wine hour , s'mores kits , breakfast , and mini small extra touches ! Staff were amazing and love the quiet cozy rooms and beautiful hotel location ! The only thing I would recommend improving is it sure takes a long time for the water to get warmed up for shower and maybe expanding the free option of the breakfast menu!

I was needing a getaway weekend and found this hotel. Beautiful place and details…read more The main house has a cozy fireplace with blankets, books and boardgames. I enjoyed the complementary wine while reading my book. My room was clean and big with a gorgeous tub. Bring your own epson salts and bubbles if you want to use it. The mini fridge was full with drinks including wine, and snakes were reasonably priced. Breakfast was included. Different options to choose from. There's a restaurant in the premises but you have to make a reservation. The food was delicious. What I didn't like were the sheets. They had a strong chlorine smell. Still water had the same taste. I couldn't sleep properly thanks to the guests upstairs making noise at 5am on a Sunday. Who is awake so early? Jeez. It's common in old houses to hear the voices and footsteps I guess. Just ask to get a top room if you have a light sleep like me. Also, when receiving the receipt on the email, it'd be better if it explained the detail instead of just the $.

Needed to find a venue to hold 15 attendees for a women's retreat so I rented out the whole venue -…read moreit was the perfect size! We were very excited to each have our own rooms with attached bathrooms, and felt like QUEENS... I personally was in Room #6 upstairs with a cute little balcony. The bed was so luxurious and ridiculously comfortable that it made it really hard to get out of bed and face the day (side note: they are clearly brand-new beds and incorrectly spoken about on that negative review, so take that one with a grain of salt, SMH); Some had deep jetted tubs, some had ADA walk-in showers, something to accommodate everyone's needs! Each bathroom even had extra amenities you wouldn't expect like make-up remover and cotton balls - such a nice touch! One thing I was worried about was the traffic noise at night, but it was not an issue at all, which just shows that the insulation renovations that were completed really were impeccable and every last comfort was thought of for their guests. Access to the kitchen and laundry facilities was also a huge plus as well for last minute weather needs! I highly recommend this gem in Sonoma County when you book your next wine country adventure! =)

If you require peace, quiet and a comfortable bed, don't waste your money here. We feel totally…read moreripped off. My wife and I have been lucky enough to travel the country over the decades. This place is, by far, the most uncomfortable stay at any place, ever. History be damned. We were in a room RIGHT next to a main road that provided road and car noise all night long. It was LOUD. For myself, I experienced the worst two nights of 'sleep' that I can remember because of the noise and a mattress that should have been discarded YEARS ago. The gas fireplace didn't work. Zero instructions on how to get it lit. YouTubed how to get it lit, still didn't work. The condiment on this shit sandwich of a stay was the veranda outside our room having a security camera pointed directly toward the outside furniture where you'd sit. Zero chance of having ANY privacy. Its creepy and total bullshit. We can tell the place is owned by people that could not care less about the comfort of the guests, you're just income for them. Who puts cameras in private areas? We couldn't have disliked the place any more than we did. The place is a joke. It sure made a rough stay in Santa Rosa.

I first came to this wine tasting room when Yelp had an event here. Now, every time I'm in the area…read moreand craving some wine, I try to stop by at equality vines. My favorite part is that you can grab a glass and walk around the museum and see all of the local artwork along the walls and throughout the building. I got to chat with two of the artists that were posted and they are so talented and friendly! This tasting room and gallery is the epitome of a welcoming and kind environment. I definitely recommend!

Fun vibe, great staff and delish wines! We had such a fantastic experience, especially since this…read morewas a last minute find for us. We lucked out!!!

Speakeasy gem hidden in Boho Manor hotel resort!…read more Pair it with live, swanky jazz happening on Saturday nights and cocktails, and you'll have yourself a snazzy time! Perks about this venue, is to have dinner at the hotel restaurant that opens at 5pm, if you haven't eaten yet, and then head to the 1st jazz session at 630pm or 2nd jazz session that starts at 9pm. The Gatsby, Gin Hemingway, Old Fashioned Peanut Butter (I know odd, but so good surprisingly!) and Lavendar Lily are my favorite cocktails! One can't go wrong with any of their cocktails on the menu. Friendly staff! Wonderful riverfront view and fire pit lounge right outside of the speakeasy space! This speakeasy is a part of the Boho Manor resort and they have Art Deco newly remodeled rooms, dock with water activities and spa! One stop shop here!

The views were phenomenal. I loved it. The food was delicious. I was able to see the sunset. The…read morefood tasted fresh And unique. It was in a cute little town near the river.

Very nice fundraiser crab feed for the bodega bay community. The event was held at the grange hall,…read moreif you weren't familiar with the area, you'll easily pass it, I did, it's a quick turnoff in very narrow roads. The fundraiser benefits the local schools and others in the bodega bay community. The crab feed was a all you can eat in an hour of crab cioppino, cold marinated crab, green salad, garlic bread, ice cream and danish cookies at the end of the.meal. The crab cioppino was my favourite and the salad but as usual I didn't get enough of either lol.

My husband and I went to their 2013 crab feed, and it was fun. You get about an hour and it goes…read morefast! The people are very nice. It gets to be messy when you're trying to crack them open and the cioppino sauce gets flying everywhere, thank goodness they give you bibs. First you get garlic bread. It's a bit chewy, but it seems to vary by batch (the first batch was probably sitting out for a while, but the second batch was hot and softer). The second is salad, which is brought out in surprisingly small amounts. The third is the crap - and there are two types. One is cold and in vinegar, the second is the cioppino. The cioppino is great! I'd never had it before and was pleasantly surprised. They don't provide drinks besides water so best bring your own, but wine or alcohol have a $2 corkage fee. The people that bring the food out to your table are volunteers so tips are encouraged. A lot of the people know each other and come in large groups. My husband and I were the only party of 2 I think. Also, if you come, don't forget to check in to the person with the clipboard, while you're waiting outside. That way, you know which table you are assigned to and can sit down right away.

The Bodega Bay Secret Gardens is simply the perfect place to get married. The space requires no…read moredecor because the beautiful ferns and redwoods do all the work for you. The space has such a seamless flow from the ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner and dancing. We had SO many guests ask us how we found this amazing venue. The venue comes with tables, chairs, heat lamps and fire pits and the management made sure that all vendors were taken care of during the event. We couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out! Not to mention, we will have the most gorgeous wedding photos :)

Absolutely gorgeous wedding venue. We had an amazing time having our wedding here. Every compliment…read morewe've gotten about the wedding includes just how incredibly beautiful the space was. While the space isn't too large for your elderly relatives to cross, there's a designated corner for every part of the wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, chilling). John, who manages the property, is so easy to reach over text or phone call. He laid out the (few) rules that there are and was there the whole wedding in case anything went wrong. Photo credit to Jordan Lennon Photo who really captured the beauty.

My daughter's wedding was here in September 2018. It was absolutely magical! Food was outstanding,…read moreand it was the easiest thing we have ever planned! Everything was perfect! Go and see it! You will want to book it!

Just delivered a wedding cake to this beautiful venue - a beautiful redwood grove setting for an…read moreoutdoor event. People are lovely to work with and the setting is serene and peaceful.

What a beautiful gem in our county for a bit of respite retreat or a group retreat. The grounds are…read morebeautiful and the accommodations clean and functional. Meals are healthy and made from scratch. A bonus is the Saint Stephen's chapel for meditation and Sunday service. I can't believe I didn't know about this before.

Great stay with amazing food. Perfect location for our small group to hold meetings. Great hiking…read moretoo.