Vacation Rentals by Owner

Truly Magnificent!

Guest: MikePhilly (Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

This must be heaven! Tuscamedi is a beautiful, completely well-appointed, property that overlooks the entire Napa Valley. The vistas from sunrise to sunset are breathtaking and allow one to take that one more deep breath to tranquility. (Plan your day so that you can be on the patio to watch the sunset. Seriously.) As wonderful as all the places to go in Napa are, it is something special that the home you are renting is the most beautiful and special of them all. The home was warm and inviting. Completely comfortable in every way -- the furniture and the beds -- with quiet and privacy that you will fully appreciate. The hosts were available and accomodating, including calling me ahead of my arrival to alert me to some unusual traffic in the neighborhood below. The house was spotless and the kitchen had everything you'll need (wine opener and glasses!!!). And, it's really just a quick ride downhill to get to downtown Napa for whatever you want/need. I can imagine that my return to Napa will be based on the availability of Tuscamedi, as it defined my experience so wonderfully that I cannot imagine staying anywhere else.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words about our home. We love it so much and are happy to share it with people who find the magic this house has to offer.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing!

Guest: Johanna (Garden City Kansas)
Date of Stay: 02/05/12 Review Submitted: 03/08/12

My husband and I recently stayed here and it truly was amazing! The views have got to be some of the best in Napa. The pictures give you an idea but the actual views are beautiful.The house is perfect with everything you need, including large windows to take in the breathtaking skyline. The hot tub is an added bonus. We look forward to returning and would definitely stay here again! Thank you for allowing us to experience your awesome getaway!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Most Amazing Napa Experience Ever

Guest: Jessica (Hermosa Beach)
Date of Stay: 01/16/12 Review Submitted: 03/01/12

This review is long overdue. My girlfriend and I went to Napa and stayed here in mid January. The pictures don't even do this place justice. The house is on the very top of a hill away from everything else, you can literally see every part of Napa from where you stay. We stayed there for 3 nights and didn't eat out once, we never wanted to leave the place!! The kitchen was fully stocked with all the cooking supplies you need and there's a nice BBQ outside that we cooked with every night, the view at sunset just couldn't be beat. The place was completely furnished with a huge 46inch flat screen tv, plenty of good movies to watch, two comfortable beds, plenty of towels, an outdoor hot tub to drink wine and watch the sunset, and a huge custom wine cooler that we used to keep all of our wine cool. The place is very romantic, and surrounded by grape vines that run all the way up to the property. Every morning we woke up and saw the hot air balloons flying right above us, they have a coffee maker there that we used to make coffee and enjoyed it in their private garden. When you go wine tasting be sure to use their personal limo. It's cheaper than all the other limo services offered, yes we did check, and is fully stocked with complementary champagne, liquor, and other beverages. Our limo driver was Joe, he's actually the father of the people who own the property, and we honestly can't say enough about him. It was his first time driving the limo but he was extremely professional and at the same time a real friendly guy who we enjoyed talking to during our wine tasting experience. Overall, this was the best vacation I've ever had. My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience and are already planning our next trip up.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

DELIGHTFUL time spent with my two daughters!!

Guest: Three Belles (California)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

I just took my two daughters, ages 10 and 11, to Tuscamedi and we had such a delightful time! We only stayed one night, but we made every minute count. First of all, we drove up early and had lunch at the Bounty Hunter (after which, both of my daughters asked if we could go back the next day...and we did). Once we arrived at the house, we played hide-and-seek literally for HOURS! As they danced in the garden (we brought some small portable speakers for our iPod), I made cookies on a stick for us to decorate later. Watching them twirl in the garden with their long hair flowing around them in the late afternoon sun...giggling...well, they looked like angels and it is a memory I will cherish always... We decorated the cookies on the balcony in the setting sun and then we spent a very long time in the hot tub as the lights twinkled around us. Came in for a fire and hot chocolate (yes, before dinner :-) Made dinner in the fine kitchen and then watched some TV before bed (nice TV!). My one daughter had a bit of trouble falling asleep...because she couldn't stop looking at the lovely view of the city lights! She's her mother's daughter. :-) We had a great breakfast in the morning and after playing in the garden some more (a lot more!), we sadly left. By the way, we felt perfectly safe, too - the location is gated! A great place where my girls were entertained and entertained themselves. And I have memories that will stay in my heart. What a gift...

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

It's what Napa is all about... Our time here was exquisite

Guest: VoceAngela (On the Peninsula, Bay Area, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/08/11 Review Submitted: 12/20/11

WARNING: We're going to leave such a glowing review, you'll think we're relatives...but I promise we're not! :-) I've lived in California my entire life and grew up looking at the views up and down the Peninsula & across to the East Bay, so you'd think I'd be used to nice views. Well, I have to say that what we saw every day was just breathtaking. My boyfriend (who lives in Pennsylvania) and I arrived very late in the evening so the first thing we noticed was the gorgeous view of the twinkling city lights. In fact, later that night I woke up in the middle of the night & sat alone on the couch, just looking out at the lights... As we surveyed the house, we were beyond impressed with the attention to detail inside the house. It truly is like a Tuscan villa with beautiful woodwork & walls & literally walls of windows! I imagine that staying in the summer must be heaven, with those huge double doors open in the living room & the bedroom. Oh my! I even fell in love with the enormous wood wine storage piece. SO beautiful. The hallway leading to the rooms has lots of light from the windows. I must add here that for all of the windows, the place is supremely private - there is no one to look in at you as it's at the top of the hill. The bathroom has a really nice surprise that I will leave as such. :-) The kitchen is clean & bright & they have tons of cooking items. The bedroom has a fabulous closet of which I am very jealous! The room itself is large but feels even more so because of the vaulted ceiling and - picture this - three skylights that allow you to see the stars perfectly clearly (they even open!!). We were there on a full moon and you could still see the stars. But I'll tell you, looking out the huge doors (same kind as in the living room), with the moon lighting up the area...oh, it was just so lovely and romantic. The landscaping was just beautiful & I kept taking pictures so I could remember what I wanted to plant in my own yard! Although we were there for a romantic getaway, I could see how it would be a great place to entertain a few friends or family members. Tons of outdoor space with a lot of character. The picture of the hot tub looks bare, but the plants have filled in along the border fence. And the vineyards surrounding the property make this place...just...well...NAPA. The owners were darling & kind at every turn & they care about their guests' experience. We were very impressed by that. There is no doubt we will come back to Tuscamedi...

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful House!

Guest: Im4Wine (Grosse Ile, MI)
Date of Stay: 10/02/11 Review Submitted: 10/22/11

My husband and I stayed at the house for a week in early October and loved it! Especially the skylights in the master bedroom and the views from the living room. We also loved the privacy. Would definitely stay there again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Amazing vacation home and perfect couple getaway!

Guest: Susan (San Angelo Tx)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/07/11

We absolutely loved this home for our stay in Napa! The views are amazing, the beds are comfy, and the home has great amenities!! The drive into town is really only about 7 minutes and well worth the privacy and views! We shared the home with another couple and it was perfect! Leave your worries behind and come to paradise!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

We loved this place!

Guest: The Giraffe Girsl (San ANtonio)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

We had a girls' weekend over Memorial Day and stayed in this great house! It was easy to get to Hwy 29 and it was wonderful to wake up to this view every morning! It was spotless and kitchen was well equipped with utensils for cooking. Needless to say, we didn't have to bring our own corkscrew :) The owner was very helpful from the beginning. It was too cold to truly enjoy the terraces for very long but it was a beautiful place to relax.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Delightful retreat

Guest: The Wong Family3 (Irvine, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 04/21/11

We just spent a couple of nights at the property. The house was comfortable for a family of four and had everything we needed. We spent most of our time in the beautiful garden, sitting on the terraces and enjoying the amazing views of the vineyards and country. Our children spent endless hours playing in the enchanting garden. We had a relaxing and memorable time at this special property. Highly recommend.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Perfect Getaway for 4 people

Guest: ET (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

The pictures do not do it justice! The views are amazing and the house is cozy and comfortable. We stayed here last weekend with another couple and had plenty of space. The house is very private and quiet. Downtown is a 15 min drive or cab ride - we easily got cabs both nights to go into town but call early as it will be a 45 min wait. The hot tub is a nice bonus after a day of wine tasting! We would love to stay here again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing and will go back aagain!!!!

Guest: katy (san diego)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

This charming "mini villa" was more than we hoped for. I looked at the pictures online and they are great but dont do the property justice. The grounds are immacualte, the hot tub is large and nicely placed over looking the valley. The sunset was to die for. We used the outdoor area a lot to play cards and we even barbecued. I would love to have stayed for a couple weeks. My brother and hisgirlfriend live in napa and they said when they stayed with us the last night it was like being on vacation. I could not have been happier with the experience and I hope that when we travel to Napa again the house will be available. The house was very nicely furnished and was sooooo comofrtable and warm. It reminded me of being in some romantic movie. There was nothing that I can say about the stay that wasnt borderline "magical".

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Best Kept Secret In Napa

Guest: Pete & Sheryl (Las Vegas)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/17/10

This house was an absolute find. We stayed for a week and would have been happy to be there a month! The pictures here are fine, but they don't begin to do this vacation home justice. The house is very very clean and looks to be recently renovated, but it has old world vineyard charm. It exudes coziness. The interior is well appointed with very comfortable furniture and beds. Great fireplace for cool Napa nights. The views from every room are amazing. Who ever situated this house on the lot and laid out the floor plan made no mistakes. We woke up the first morning in our hill top retreat, and watched the sun rise come over the mountain, and slowly burn off the blanket of fog that covered the Napa floor below us. The grounds are immaculate with terrific exterior living space and panoramic views of down town Napa and the vineyards. Vineyards slope up to the edge up the property line. This house is exquisite; Quiet, romantic, secluded yet close to everything in Napa. You won't be disappointed.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Overall very comfortable and beautiful views

Guest: DRMMS (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/02/10 Review Submitted: 06/13/10

We recently spent 3 nights in the house. The location of the home and the views were amazing! The beds were very comfortable and the home was well furnished. I felt the washer/dryer location in the shed was a little scary with all the spiders/webs etc and wish that area was more "finished". Easy commute into the town of Napa. I would recommend this property to friends.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Heavenly

Guest: Vino Vixen (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/28/10 Review Submitted: 11/20/10

You cannot beat the views from this lovely home. Whether you are watching a sun rise from the cozy master suite, a sunset from the perfectly situated hot tub, or grilling with friends and taking it all in from the expansive deck, you will feel like you've landed in your own slice of heaven. Trust me, it's hard to leave. When you do you will find yourself conveniently located near downtown Napa, wineries, famous eateries, and if you want to get outside - top notch hiking and biking trails. Go, now. You won't be disappointed.

Recommended for:

Great house,Great Location and Great Views

Guest: meisje (Great Barrington MA Berkshires)
Date of Stay: 11/22/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Hello Deanne, We loved our time in your house dispite the storm with flying tables and chairs and no power,we also left a big "thank you" note in the guest book. We will absolutly use your house again the next time we visit our son

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.