Vacation Rentals by Owner

Loved the Hghland house.

Guest: Debbie C. (West Hills, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/30/12 Review Submitted: 05/05/12

Everything you need in a home away from home. Very clean and very well appointed. We stayed 5 nights and had a lovely relaxing time here. The information that we were sent before we arrived was very helpful in helping us plan our days. We will definetly stay here again and recommend this sweet place to friends. So much better than staying in a cramped hotel room. There were 4 of us here for 2 of the days and there was more than enough room. We also enjoyed sitting out on the deck during the day. A sweet, lovely little place and Roseanne couldn't of been more helpful.

Owner response:Thanks, Deborah, for sharing your experiences at The Highland House. We, too, consider a home a great alternative to hotels when friends or family gather. Common space to visit, share a meal, recap wine country activities makes any holiday more enjoyable. Our location, very much tapping into easy access to downtown and the pulse of the valley at Highland and Silverado Trail, also has the benefit of a quick access to the tranquility of the Napa River through the Oxbow Preserve park entrance, just across the Trail from our cottage. So many carry-out choices at the nearby Oxbow Market for our guests to prepare for picnicking! (Possibly grabbing DimSum or CrossRoad Chicken from the gourmet trucks that position themselves within the Oxbow district.)We look forward to hosting your next visit, Deborah!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Working vacation

Guest: J&B (Sierra)
Date of Stay: 04/10/12 Review Submitted: 04/14/12

We stayed 3 nights at the Highland House; we were in the area for work, and planned on taking some time for fun. The house provided everything we could need to make the stay enjoyable and affordable. Walking distance to Oxbow Market, downtown Napa, river walking. We'll be back.

Owner response:Thank you for your favorable comments, Jody! The Highland House is a great option to travelers who may now be considering one or more of the many EVENTS that are hosted outdoors during spring, summer and fall right in downtown Napa: music, wine, food,art,car shows, craft fairs, fundraising and themed events compliment the summer schedule of concerts, movies and downtown theater(ex. Shakespeare at Veteran's Park). Our proximity to Oxbow District is also a great advantage for their culinary variety there and special summer music programs, as well as the near-by Farmer's market adjacent to Wine Train Station on McKinstry. We look forward to YOUR next visit!

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Thanksgiving Holiday

Guest: Rebecca, Bob and Mike
Date of Stay: 11/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Dear Roseanne & Bruce, We really enjoyed our Thanksgiving Holiday at your lovely "Highland House". It is perfect for us, nice size, beautifully appointed with everything we need. You have updated it so well, yet keeping some of the details that make it so charming. The location was convenient; we walked to Morimoto's last night for dinner. We visited Humbolt Redwood Park and Point Reyes. Thanks for renting your house to us. Best,

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More than we expected!

Guest: Derek (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/22/11

My wife, two young kids and I stayed at the Highland House for a long weekend in late November. We arrived to find a tastefully upgraded and very comfortable two bedroom/one bath house with everything we needed to feel right at home. Highlights include open living/dining room with plenty of windows/natural light with an elevated and covered patio just outside the sliding door. The entire living area is elevated above the street level giving an overall private feel. All amenities were provided including flat screen TV with cable, iron/ironing board, laundry washer/dryer in garage, fully functional kitchen with all plates/bowls/glasses and cooking utensils, dishwasher, granite countertops, etc. Owner/manager was very responsive and there were no issues with our rental agreement/contract. The only concern for future renters would be the proximity to Silverado Trail, which is somewhat of a thoroughfare and passing cars could be heard when the house was quiet. The road traffic slowed down significantly at night and was not a problem for us or our kids who were in the room closer to the road. However, if you are a light sleeper, it may keep you up.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place to stay in Napa

Guest: KG (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

A big thanks to the owners for creating a great stay in Napa. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. We chose The Highland House as it appeared to be central to all of our activities. It was perfect. Do not miss the Oxbow Market - very easy, short walk, yes walk, to the Market and into town. Thanks again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Cute, cozy, confortable, convenient!

Guest: pammyznutz (Palm Desert, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

My sisters and I just spent a couple of days in Napa for the first time and were lucky enough to find this darling cottage. Full of every amenity you could ever need, completely convenient to downtown district, Oxbow market, and literally ON the Silverado Trail, just minutes from hundreds of wineries! Just bring your clothes and come on in! Kitchen has every appliance, cookware, dishes, utensils you could possibly need (and of course plenty of wine glasses)! Owners leave lots of useful information about the area...maps, brochures, etc. Excellent choice for first timers!!

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

My two cents

Guest: Melissa (San Mateo, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

We stayed at Highland house last weekend and had a wonderful stay! While not officially baby-proofed, we brought our 1 year old and the space was great for him! The owners were nice enough to provide a pack-and-play. Its in a convenient location and the random little Mexican place right around the corner is actually pretty tasty. It is located on a busy street but the car noises didn't bother us a bit. Just bring some ear plugs if you are concerned about it. One thing about downtown Napa..I hadn't been there in years and was really sad to see how many shops, etc. had shut down. So sad. Hopefully it will pick up a bit this summer. We had a fabulous dinner at Celedon...highly recommend it. Thanks Roseanne!

Owner response:Thank you, Melissa. We hope that you will visit The Highland House again soon! The downtown area of Napa continues to evolve and so many changes continue to develop. With the departure of some, comes the arrival of new restaurants, retail merchants, entertainment venues and the growth of "festivals" on the weekends to encourage tourists and locals alike to patronize the downtown and its river front. A brand new visitor center on the riverfront, not very far from The Highland House, is a polished welcoming center for exploring options for activities in the beautiful Napa Valley. The Highland House is just across the Silverado Trail from a niche of the Napa River Trail known as the Oxbow Preserve; we invite our guests to explore the bend of the river there, which will someday (soon?) link the entire riverfront trail for hiking, biking, and such.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

weekend getaway

Guest: frequent traveler (Salt Lake City, UT)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

We stayed in this home for two nights. There were 4 people and it was just perfect. The house is located in a neighborhood, but very close to restaurants, shopping and all of the wineries. The house is very clean and well equipped. Even though it was a little chilly we sat out on the deck and drank wine. We will definately come back to Napa, and stay again in this home.

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

Had an awesome time in Napa and at the Highland House

Guest: Hooked on Napa! (Central California)
Date of Stay: 11/25/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

We stayed for 3 nights in this beautiful, very comfortable home and enjoyed every minute of it! The home is very cozy and everything we needed was supplied. We stayed in and cooked a few of our own meals which a definite plus over staying in a hotel and not having your own kitchen. This was our first time staying in a vacation home and now we are hooked! The location of the house is great and it is very easy to find. We loved our stay here and will always look back fondly at our time in the Napa Valley and the comfort we experienced at The Highland House. Thanks for everything!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Easy and perfect!

Guest: Rikki (IL)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

Four of us went to Napa to celebrate my birthday and it was such a perfect place for 2 couples! This was our second trip to Napa but we had stayed in a hotel the first time and being in a house was so much more convenient. The location couldn't have been better, it's right on the Silverado Trail (can be a bit noisy but we come from Chicago so we were used to it!) and very close to the downtown and Oxbow Market which everyone should visit. A wonderful stay in a very nice, clean and comfortable place! Many thanks!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Girly Get-away!

Guest: 3LuckyGirlfriends (Monterey, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/10 Review Submitted: 08/08/10

Two girlfriends from high school and myself met here for some relaxing "catch up" time. The house was perfect in every way. It was clean, beautifully decorated, and a great place to start our days and wind down at night. The full kitchen (with almost everything you need from plates, to glasses, to storage bowls) made it so easy to pack a picnic each day before we headed off to visit a few wineries. The bathroom is spacious and is equipped with items you may have left home (hair dryer, bath gel, etc.). During your stay-make sure you take the short drive to St. Helena. It is a great little town (most everything closes around 5p). Try Rutherford's for dinner. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. Mustard's has the famous Mongolian porkchop that totally lives up to it's name (be prepared for it is pricey). If you are going to splurge-try Balloons Above the Valley. You will not be dissappointed! Ask for Jonathan to be your pilot-he is wonderful! Sift in downtown Napa is a great little cupcakery and they are super nice. You can stop in and make your purchase, drop them off at the house (they are very close by), and return home that night to a fabulous dessert after a day of sightseeing. Beringer Winery was our favorite. They were just so friendly and easy going. Castilla de Amorosa was breathtaking and offered a great tasting experience. Mumm Vineyards is a great place to visit early afternoon. Sit back with some sparkling wine and the wonderful views they offer from their veranda. We had a great time, and would definitely return.

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

Couple from orange county in need of R&R

Guest: Dottie (Costa mesa, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/09/10

We have stayed iin many vacation rentals and this was the best! The Highland house is super clean, super nice and super comfortable. It was also ideally located for wine tasting, as it is situated right on the Silverado Trail.

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

Beautiful property if you don't mind the street noise

Guest: mrsmichelemacd (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

Everything Roseanne writes about her place is true, it is well-maintained and really nice inside. The house has everything you need and is very close (1/2 mile) to Oxbow Market which has amazing food. For us, it still wasn't enough of a trade-off for the street noise coming from the Silverado Trail. Perhaps I would've realized this if I'd known it was the first house in (but probably not) or that the deck (in the side yard, not back yard as there isn't one) overlooks the Silverado Trail. But, it was still a great price and if you don't mind a little noise (we just turned on the air conditioner and an iPhone white noise app and it was fine while we slept) I still recommend Highland House.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Wonderful stay...would HIGHLY recommend!!

Guest: Sean and Jamie (PA)
Date of Stay: 01/31/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

My husband and I decided to vacation in Napa for a week this winter. We were SO happy we came across this wonderful find. The location was great and the house was perfect for the two of us. We were able to make breakfast every morning, and the location was perfect to the Silverado Trail and the wineries. Having the Oxbow Market close by was perfect, and we enjoyed being able to go for nice walks throughout the week. As we are from the east coast, we got snowed in when the blizzard of 2010 hit back home. Having such a wonderful host, who was willing to work with us was great. We were able to extend our stay, and enjoy a few more days in Napa. Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting us enjoy your home. We would (and have) HIGHLY recommend the Highland House to anyone planning a trip to Napa. We couldn't have been happier! Our trip to Napa was just what we needed. Thank you!

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/09/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

What a beautiful spot in Napa. Very clean, nice decor and a perfect location for seeing the valley. Would highly recommend.

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Guest: Rebecca Wright (Corona, CA/ USA)
Date of Stay: 09/09/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

What a delightful home to stay in....Very clean and comfortable with all the amenities needed. It has a touch of quaintness to it...I especially loved sitting on the outside deck with a glass of wine that was bought just hours before from the wine tasting...The location is perfect...Close to everything you need. And the house was easy to find and to give directions to friends visiting. I would highly recommend to others looking for the perfect spot for a little R & R and some wine tasting.

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Guest: Amber20 (-)
Date of Stay: 09/09/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

We stayed here for a small getaway and loved it! The Highland House was just the right size and had everything we needed. The location was very convenient. It was very comfortable to come and relax after a day of wine tasting. We loved sitting on the patio. The owner, Roseanne, is friendly and very helpful over in internet. She made this vacation flawless.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/12/09 Review Submitted: 06/12/09

WE WERE EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH OUR STAY AT THE HIGHLAND HOUSE. THE HOUSE WAS SO COMFORTABLE, CLEAN AND A CONVENIENT LOCATION. WE FELT LIKE WE WERE AT HOME. IT MADE OUR VACATION SO MUCH MORE PLEASANT. MY HUSBAND ALREADY GAVE OUR NEIGHBOR A REFERRAL FOR THE HIGHLAND HOUSE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO STAYING THERE AGAIN WHEN WE VISIT NAPA. RUBEN & CHRISTINE NORTHWEST, INDIANA

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/06/09 Review Submitted: 06/06/09

Spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable feel, lots of light, large dining area and nicely furnished. Well equipped, modern kitchen with full and nice glassware, table settings and utensils, flat-screen TV with cable, large bath,two good-sized bedrooms and fans throughout. Close to downtown and right on Silverado Trail, the quickest and most scenic route to the wineries. Everything you need is waiting for you. We enjoyed our stay very much.

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Guest: Sharon, Joel, Todd &Taleen
Date of Stay: 05/26/09 Review Submitted: 05/25/09

Thank you so much! We had a great time and the Highland House was so beautiful and clean!

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Great time away!!

Guest: Misco (CA)
Date of Stay: 05/11/09 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

My husband and I and our two kids had a great time at your beautiful house! It was just we needed. The beds were so comfortable and the fire place gave it such a cozy feel. The kitchen had everything we needed. It felt like home! Thank you both for your gracious hospitality. We had a great time and I am recommending your place to a friend! You two are wonderful! Thanks again!

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

Guest: Louis
Date of Stay: 04/26/09 Review Submitted: 04/25/09

Thank you! I had a great time at The Highland House.

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Guest: kathryn knox (long beach, ca)
Date of Stay: 10/27/08 Review Submitted: 10/27/08

Great property - good location near Silverado Resort and old Del Dotto winery. Very clean, comfortable, easy. Would highly recommend.

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