A Napa Thanksgiving

Guest: blc111 (Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 11/22/11 Review Submitted: 12/15/11

The house is just as described and more. 6 members of my family enjoyed this house for a Thanksgiving...we were a couple w/ a 6 yr old from Sacramento, another couple from PA and my 21 year old nephew who was on his way from Australia to CT. The house was everything we wanted and needed to enjoy wine tasting, restaurants and most of all, relaxing and cooking together. The rooms/Baths accommodated us very comfortably and was great for group meals and cooking...we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The location is perfect. It offers privacy but is so close to everything. I highly recommend this house for families or friends looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in the Napa area. I would definitely rent this house again.

Owner response:Thank you Brenda for posting your comments. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay and most grateful that you took a moment to share your experience with others. We look forward to having you and your family return... and soon! Marion

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Incredible Silverado Trail home

Guest: derek w.
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/30/11

This was our 5th trip to Napa - all but once we have rented homes all across the valley. This was far and away our favorite experience yet! The location could not be better, right on the Silverado Trail. But the house itself really made our trip perfect. We were only 2 couples, but a third would have been fine. The porch, overlooking the vineyard is the perfect setting for enjoying a bottle (or two or three...) of some of the great wines you will inevitably have picked up along your tastings and tours earlier in the day. The kitchen is also very welcoming for the night you aren't dining at one of Napa's amazing restaurants. We cannot wait for our next trip - we will definitely be staying here again. Thanks Marion!

Owner response:Derek, Thank you so much for taking the time to share notes of your stay with me and others. We look forward to having you back again, and soon! Marion

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A Perfect Napa Vaycay Made More Perfect by this Home!

Guest: Jen (Studio City, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

Taking our first Napa Valley wine tasting trip with two other couples this summer, we wanted the full experience of living among the vineyards while also having privacy and the ability to simply enjoy our time together as friends. This place gave us all of that and more. Coming back after a day at the wineries to cook our meals together in that fabulous and well-stocked kitchen, sampling one of the bottles we bought as we enjoyed the views surrounding us on all sides, and simply relaxing in this beautiful and elegant home with it's artistic and well-appointed furnishings made this the vacation of a lifetime. We fully intend on returning in the future. The pictures do not do it justice - it is so calm and peaceful. Though the Silverado Trail is right there, the home is set back so the traffic noise is minimal to nothing, you feel as if you are in an oasis. Yet it also makes it very close and easy to many world-famous wineries. There is wildlife, vineyards, trees and beauty all around you, though you are close enough to town to easily go out for dinner, take a walk along the Riverwalk, or buy groceries. We even saw a hawk who would take his daily rounds over the vineyards just outside the front door prior to settling in one of the nearby trees for the evenings. Later, as the moon rose, an owl took up the flight pattern over the fields. It was magical. The fact that there are three separate bed and bathrooms made it perfect for the three couples (though the one bathroom is off the kitchen area so you have to cross the common area to use it, it was fine for us, and the other two are en suite). All three bedrooms are divine and have incredible views. There are so many cozy places to relax and enjoy the scenery, it's hard to decide where you want to have your coffee in the morning! Basically, there isn't a bad seat in the place, and I recommend it not only for couples, but for families as well, as the large open living area lends itself to wonderful gatherings, while the separated bedrooms allow for privacy. And definitely walk over to Sylk for a private tasting with Carl and his wife if it can be arranged - they are warm and welcoming and will give you a party to remember! Thank you, Marion, for helping our first Napa stay be as perfect an experience as it could possibly be! Our only regret is not staying longer!

Owner response:Jeanette, Thank you for taking the time to post such a detailed description of your Napa vacation and stay at our home. I was happy to arrange the private tasting of our wine "Sylk" with Carl & Lyn. Hopefully when you return we can arrange a tasting of our new vintage(s). Again, many thanks! Marion

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

An Enjoyable Week

Guest: John (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

We have been coming to Napa Valley for a week the last seven years. We have typically stayed in a hotel or motel. This experience was far superior than any we have had. The place was peaceful and relaxing but still close to everything we needed. We would do it again.

Owner response:John, Thank you so much for sharing notes on your stay at our home. We hope you will come again and soon! Marion

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Napa House

Guest: Ellen (Reston, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 06/11/11

This house was perfect for our family visit to Napa. We and our two sons and their wives were in Napa for a wedding. The location was convenient. The pre-wedding dinner was at a winery only a mile or two from the house, and the wedding itself was a fifteen minute ride. We could also get into the town of Napa easily, and we enjoyed a couple of restaurants there. The owners left very explicit information and instructions as well as advice about local dining. The best surprise, although this information was in the listing, was that the house is literally in and surrounded by vineyards and the views were lovely! Although the house is just off the Silverado Trail, sitting on the expansive porch enhanced the feeling of being out in the country. The house itself was clean and comfortable, well-equipped, and ideal for three couples, as each had their own bathroom. However, the third bathroom is across the living room and off the kitchen, so not as convenient as the "en suite" bathrooms in the other two bedrooms. We recommend this property without reservation.

Owner response:Ellen, thank you so much for taking the time to share with us and others your experience and enjoyment of our home. We are very happy to know that our efforts to make and keep it a comfortable and pleasing place to stay are appreciated. We hope you and your family will return again. With kind regards, Marion

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Guest: Maryann & Ted Reed (Bellaire, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/24/09 Review Submitted: 08/24/09

The large patio area afforded a great view of the adjoining vineyards. The kitchen was top notch with a substantial inventory of cookware, cookbooks, and more that made cooking great fun. We were very happy with our decision to be out in the country a bit; away from the city traffic. We would definitely rent again. Its location off the Silverado Trail allowed for an easy drive back from the Calistoga Graeser winery - one of our favorites. Maybe next time we'll come in the fall to enjoy the cooler weather and the fireplace.

Owner response:Thank you Maryann for taking the time to share your Napa experience at our home with others. We are very pleased to hear our guests enjoy our home as we do and would very much like having you return. Marion Blum

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Guest: Elizabeth Davis (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/09 Review Submitted: 06/10/09

We had a small group of girls gather for a relaxing weekend and we absolutely adored the house!!! Marion, thank you for allowing us to use it! The pictures do not fully do the house justice. It is extremely cozy and the front porch is very relaxing! We hope to be able to visit again soon!

Owner response:'Elizabeth, thank you! And again should you have a last minute adjustment in your travel plans, all is not lost! We look forward to having you again, and we hope very soon! Marion

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Guest: Traci Jorgensen (West Hills,CA)
Date of Stay: 03/29/09 Review Submitted: 03/29/09

Dear Marion & Stephen, Your house was the perfect place to stay while our family was celebrating our younger daughter's 21st birthday in the wine country. It was centrally located, cozy and comfortable - a perfect respite at the end of a day of wining and dining! Thank you!!

Owner response:Hi Traci, Thank you for sharing your experience of our home and posting it for others to view. I'm sorry for taking so long to acknowledge it but since changes were made in our web site listing I hadn't figured out that I needed to go another step to see new postings... now I know! Anyway, thank you very much and we hope you and your family will come again. Marion Blum

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Guest: Joe Pellegrini (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/30/08 Review Submitted: 10/30/08

Hello Marion, My wife, Lynette, our very good friend, Lexa, and I stayed at your beautiful Napa home. We really enjoyed the location, atmosphere and landscaping. It was terrific!! We also enjoyed the spacious kitchen and luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms. So much space! We really relaxed during our visit. We can't wait to come back. Joe Pellegrini, Charlotte, NC

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/02/08

Hello Marion, Sorry this is late coming. My husband and our good friends came with us to your Napa home. The location was perfect!! We loved having coffee and watch the balloons in the morning. While we were there the frost fans went off, but we felt they added to the charm of our Napa experience. We can't wait to come back.

Owner response:Thank you Betsy! We are always delighted to learn our guests have enjoyed our home as we do. We look forward to having you back...and soon! Marion

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