Location: Napa, Napa County, Wine Country, California, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: House
Napa VR Permit # VR09-0015; City of Napa Business License #26780 **Located on a quiet corner of Downtown Napa is Magnolia House, your home-away-from-home in the heart of the beautiful Napa Valley. Magnolia House is an 1890 Victorian farmhouse that has been entirely restored and updated to feature today's modern conveniences. Magnolia House is located only two blocks from Napa Valley's finest and newest restaurants such as Morimoto's and Fish Story, wine bars, live music, shopping, galleries, and the new Riverwalk Promenade. Throughout the summer, Magnolia House guests enjoy the convenience of being only 3 blocks from the new Memorial Park which hosts Napa's free Friday Concert Series, Fourth of July fireworks, and Chef's Market on Thursday nights. The corner grocer is only a block away from Magnolia House, and a short morning stroll will bring you to Sweetie Pies, a local favorite, for morning coffee, scrumptious quiche and baked goods. Then head back to the charming front porch of Magnolia House to enjoy a good book, good friends and plan your activities for your day in the wine country.
Magnolia House sleeps up to seven guests and consists of a ground floor queen bedroom suite with a spacious bathroom featuring a tub/shower combo. Upstairs features two charming bedrooms (one furnished with a pillow top queen bed, the other has a pillow top full-size bed and a twin daybed) which share a hall bath with shower. High thread-count sheets, comfy latex pillows and fluffy towels are provided. During your stay you'll enjoy free wifi, 37" flat screen cable TV with DVD library, a comfortable living area, spacious indoor dining for 8, washer and dryer, a fully-equipped cherrywood kitchen featuring all stainless appliances, granite countertops, and gas range, and off-street parking on an over-sized driveway. The backyard features lawns, deck and paved areas with tables and seating, propane bbq, fire pit, and a newer hot tub that seats 6.
Also within walking distance: Napa Opera House, day spas, antique stores, movie theatre, and bike rentals. Easy access to Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail, home of the finest wineries in the world. Drive time: 5 minutes to Carneros Region wineries (southwest Napa) and 5 minutes to Napa wineries off Silverado Trail, 20 minutes to Sonoma Square, 15 minutes to Yountville, 25 minutes to St. Helena, 40 minutes to Calistoga. For the family with fun on its mind, the local playground is 5 blocks away at historic Fuller Park and Six Flags amusement park is 20 minutes south. It's a 55 minute drive to San Francisco, 55 minutes to Oakland International Airport, and 75 minutes to San Francisco International Airport.
To enhance your wine country experience, we are happy to supply our guests with concierge links on local activities and services such as wine tours and day spas, in advance of your visit to the Napa Valley. Your hosts live in the neighborhood and we wish to make our visitors feel at home in the Wine Country. Won't you be our guests?
Comment from recent guests:
"We enjoyed our whole experience at the Magnolia House. Your home surpassed our expectations and the pictures on line really do not do the house justice. It is such a neat house, the kitchen was absolutely fantastic, and the beds very comfortable. I was only sorry that we didn't have time to enjoy the beautiful back yard. The house was much better stocked than we had imagined, and we ended up returning a lot of items to Safeway that we found we did not need. I especially want to tell you how much I appreciated how easy you made the whole transaction. It was just terrific in every way."
--N. Starr, Ft. Myers, FL
"My friends and I had a fantastic time and we all loved the house! I have stayed in other rentals and yours was by far the best stocked, and the kitchen was great. I am definitely going to pass the information on to others about Magnolia House."
--C. Sharp, San Diego, CA
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : latex pillows
- Washer : detergent provided
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Can accommodate 28' rig max. Sleeping in RV while parked on property not permitted. Pet may be kept in RV, however. Plenty of on- and off- street parking for boats on trailers, too.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib : Pak N Play
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Available Marchl-November
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone : Courtesy local calls
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- New hot tub, fire pit, board games
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Curved stairs could be considered narrow near top landing. Parents should be mindful of young children using stairs.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov - Feb: $295/night; $1750/wk; 2-night minimum.
Mar - Oct: $350/night; $2100/wk. 3-night minimum.
Short notice 2- or 1-nt. stays may be considered to fill in pockets on calendar.
Stay 4 nights+ & SAVE $$: Discounted rates for stays beyond 3 nights. (Mar-Oct)
$125 non-refundable cleaning fee per stay. 7-night stay includes a comp. mid-stay
tidy/linen change. 12% lodging tax. 50% deposit required at time of booking.
We accept Visa, MC & Discover, checks. **City of Napa License #26780**
**CLICK ON CALENDAR ICON BELOW TO CHECK OUR UPDATED AVAILABILITY CALENDAR**
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Napa
Since 2008, John and Suzy have owned and operated Magnolia House, the Napa vacation rental home situated closest to downtown Napa's dining and shopping district. Yet despite its convenient distance to town, the home is located on a quiet residential block, boasting lovely bed & breakfast mansions. Intending it to be their eventual retirement home, John and Suzy are in the meantime, sharing Magnolia House with visitors to the Wine Country. The hosts' goal is to meet the needs of their traveling guests by keeping a well-stocked home with updated amenities that one would expect to find in one's own home, making the property, truly, a home-away-from-home!
Restaurants: Celadon, Angele, Sweeties Pies Jazz Nightclub: Silo's Shopping: General Store, Vintage Sweet Shoppe
Eateries, galleries, shopping along First Street, wine bars, additional NEW shopping center opening Fall 2009. Site of Chef's Market Thursday nights May-July.
Owner's Map of Napa
Fine Artist/Illustrator, Suzy Sansom, works out of her home studio in Old Town Napa. As a wine label illustrator, Suzy is best known for her award-winning label art for "Big Ass Cab" (Adler Fels WInery, Santa Rosa) as well as for her colorful local landscape series of paintings that can be seen on greeting cards in retail establishments throughout Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The artist participates in Napa Open Studios, the Mustard Festival and other local art events throughout the year. Her studio is a short 10 blocks from Magnolia House and can be visited by appointment, year-round.
Property Photos
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- The spacious living room features comfortable seating - Napa Valley Vacation Rental
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- Wood-burning fireplace - Napa Valley Vacation Rental
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- Inviting dining area seats 8, plus access to wrap-around porch
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- New, fully-equipped kitchen
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- Downstairs bedroom suite 1
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- Sweet bedroom 2, upstairs---queen bed, his & her closets
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- Bedroom 3 upstairs, includes a full size bed and a twin daybed
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- Updated bathrooms
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- Enjoy morning coffee and a good book on the wrap-around porch
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- Garden palladium conversation area / firepit
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- Inviting 6-person hot tub
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- Deck dining overlooking rear garden
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- Propane bbq
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- Relax, rejuvenate!
Traveler Reviews (16)
Dave (Hershey, PA)
Guest: Dave
(Hershey, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11
Review Submitted: 06/29/11
We recently stayed at the Magnolia House for 4 nights. The house was very clean, in a great location, and the neighborhood was very quiet. I would certainly recommend the Magnolia House for anyone looking for privacy while staying in downtown Napa.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Even Better than Advertised
Guest: Jim & Anne
(Evergreen, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11
Review Submitted: 05/12/11
Delightful house, and beautiful back yard. We has a wonderful BBQ. Great location. We walked about 7 blocks to restaurants in town. And the owners were wonderful to deal with. We would highly recommend the place
Owner response:We're so glad the house surpassed your expectations and that your party was able to enjoy the backyard as well as experience some of Napa's excellent dining options. Our guests find it most convenient to be next door to downtown's dining/shopping district, including Angele and Celadon-- a two block walk from the house--and a block further at the Riverwalk Promenade, Morimoto's and Fish Story have recently taken up residence alongside the new Napa Valley Visitor's Center. It was a pleasure having you as our guests and we appreciate your feedback.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Perfect Home Base for Wine Tasting and Restaurants in Napa
Guest: Mandy
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11
Review Submitted: 03/01/11
We stayed here for our college girls reunion, and it was perfect. With plenty of space for all six of us, it had three bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The living room was cushy and comfortable, and the kitchen was perfect for whipping up a gourmet meal. Napa is a great home base city, and while it may lack some of the "charm" of the valley towns (Calistoga/Yountville, etc.), it is much more affordable and there are some excellent new restaurants in the town. We ate at Tyler Florence's new restaurant, Rotisserie and Wine, and it was amazing! It was only about five blocks walking distance from Magnolia house, which helped us all relax and enjoy some wine with dinner. Morimoto has a new restaurant and bar also within walking distance - we heard rave reviews, although we weren't able to make it there during this trip. The owners did a great job communicating with us, and the hot tub was a perfect touch. The Magnolia tree in the backyard was in bloom, and the sun streamed in through the windows. Perfect! Thanks for a great stay!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Home
Guest: Queenie
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10
Review Submitted: 10/21/10
Magnolia House was everything & more as seen on the VRBO site.It was very welcoming & in an ideal location to visit the Napa sites. It iis located in a nice quiet,clean neighbourhood within easy waliking distance to downtown Napa. This was by far the nicest home we stayed in, on our California trip.The owners thought of everything--from the lovely linens, the well stocked kitchen & the restaurant lists & the "what to do , where to go" brochures.The little things were very much appreciated. Magnolia House is a very clean, well maintained comfy home for all travellers. We are so happy we found this home. we can't say enough good things about Magnolia House & the service. We have highly recommendeda stay here to our family & friends in California & Canada Hope to visit, again, soon.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Great getaway
Guest: jen
(washington dc)
Date of Stay: 05/24/10
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
Magnolia house was lovely, comfortable, and well stocked. My only comment is that sleeping 7 could be a little tight or awkward depending on your party as the third bedroom has a double bed and a day bed. Suzy was great and responsive to all our questions. The house is well maintained, centrally located, and has everything you could possibly need in a home away from home. we would definitely stay there again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Very Nice Property and Great Location
Guest: L from Nebraska
(Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 03/17/10
Review Submitted: 03/23/10
We very much enjoyed Magnolia House in downtown Napa. We have rented quite often from VRBO and this is one the nicest places we have stayed. What made it so nice was the owner's very thoughtful touches in the house. It's the little things like nice towels, nice decor, nice outdoor furniture, etc. She also very kindly stocked the house with the essentials like toliet paper, kleenex, hand soap, a few things in the fridge, sunscreen, etc. Some places don't do this and it was very much appreciated. The home was very, very clean, as well. We enjoyed just sitting in the backyard, having a glass of wine, or using the hot tub in the evening. It is a very quiet neighborhood and the the backyard is very private. We also appreciated the list of restaurants, the display of area things to do, as well as where to find a grocery store the owner left for us. This home is in a great location. Close to the riverfront development with shops and restaurants. You don't have to drive very far to many more restaurants farther downtown. Lots of lovely homes in the neighborhood to look at if you take a walk. There are plenty of wineries within 20 miles to keep you busy for days! We would leave in the morning and start at the upper end of the valley and work our way back to Napa. We ended up eating in Napa several nights because there was so much to choose from. We had wonderful dinners at Cedalon and Angele in Napa. We also visited the CIA and Mustard's Grill for dinner which were both just down the road. We also enjoyed the pastries from Sweetie Pies. The owner's attention to detail is evident and it made our stay in Napa even more enjoyable. I hope we will be able to visit again soon!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Guest: Christina Palsky
(Yardley, PA )
Date of Stay: 11/01/09
Review Submitted: 11/01/09
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Magnolia House and could not have asked for more. The location of the house in relation to town was ideal, and the neighborhood was charming and quiet. The house itself is beautiful and very welcoming. We enjoyed every aspect of staying here and hope to come back soon! I can't say enough good things about Magnolia House and highly recommend it for people traveling to Napa. I only wish we could have stayed longer!
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Guest: Kimberly H.
(Newberry, FL)
Date of Stay: 03/05/09
Review Submitted: 03/05/09
5 of us stayed at the Magnolia house while 3 of us ran in the Napa Valley Marathon. We were able to stay in the house for 4 nights. The house was perfect! We were amazed how functional and well stocked the kitchen was, which is not always the case in rental homes. It was fantastic! The location was great, quite close to downtown restaurants and yet very quiet. I would highly recommend this house!
Owner response:Kim, I am so glad you and your party enjoyed the house and your time in the Valley. Thank you for choosing Magnolia House, and we hope for the opportunity to host your group again in the future!
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Guest: Melanie Belding
(Sparks, NV)
Date of Stay: 08/11/08
Review Submitted: 08/11/08
The Magnolia House was perfect for our girls' weekend get-away. We enjoyed the house so much that we stayed there more than we thought we would. It had everything that we needed, was clean and comfortable, and was a short walk to down town. The hot tub was an added bonus! We would definitely stay at the Magnolia house again.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/08/08
Review Submitted: 08/08/08
The house is very charming, very clean and it has a great location. It's truly a home away from home, a place where it's very welcoming! I would definitely recommend this house to anyone.
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