Reviews for Napa Vacation Rental - VRBO 200377 - 2 BR Napa County House in CA, Devita Bungalow - a Clean Comfortable Place to Relax and Unwind

Cozy with caveats

Guest Love2Travl
Date of stay 05/04/12
Review Submitted 05/16/12

Stayed here for a weekend girl getaway, hoping for a comfy, cozy place for us foodies to call home for a couple of days. Location was fine, but there's a lot of construction on the street and traffic noise from the freeway and Napa is at the bottom of the Valley so there was a fair amount of drive time (joining that traffic) to get to Yountville (highly suggest Ad Hoc for the best meal of your life or box lunch from Addendum), St. Helena and Calistoga for shopping/wine tasting (Hint: take the Silverado Trail back to town). House is charming but "nicely appointed kitchen"is a stretch. The dishes are fine but bring your own cookware if you're really wanting to stay in to cook a meal. The pots and pans are old and rusty and scratched. Also, bring your own face cloths as there is but one in the linen closet. The only one of us who didn't complain about a sore back the next morning was the one who slept on the couch. Not that it was a totally bad experience - I'd consider going back (knowing what I know) to enjoy the deck and backyard with all its flowers, and enjoy some takeout in the lovely dining room. It was definitely better than a hotel!

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

Owner response: Thank-you.

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Perfect Napa Getaway

Guest Shayna
Date of stay 04/27/12
Review Submitted 05/17/12

My friends and I were fortunate enough to stay at the Devita Bungalow a few weeks ago. We came in on a Friday night to an immaculate and inviting home. We started our trip with a bottle of wine on the back porch, enjoying the warm weather and the beautiful garden. The next day we took advantage of the bikes provided and biked around Napa to some of the recommended wineries listed in the travel guide left for us by the owners. After a long day of biking we couldn't have asked for a better way to relax than with a bbq dinner in the cozy backyard of the Devita Bungalow. Relaxation is an understatement with this home. The beds are HUGE and extremely comfortable - just what you need after a long day of wine tasting! All in all, this house is perfect for the active vacationers or those who want to stay in and relax. I can't wait to come back and visit in the near future.

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

Owner response: Thank-you!

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Great place to base your tour of the Napa area

Guest Peter
Date of stay 03/04/12
Review Submitted 03/16/12

Elizabeth and I spent two weeks at Devita bungalow, with friends joining us for one of those weeks. Penny and Michelle did a fine job of making us welcome and providing everything we could need while here. The bungalow - a house, really - is clean, well appointed, nicely furnished and with very comfortable king and queen beds. The kitchen had everything we could ask for, including dishwasher, wine fridge, and appliances. The pretty backyard is totally private with a picnic table, Weber grill and chairs - very relaxing. The furnishings are very warm, and comfortable. We didn't get a chance to use the bikes - weather - but appreciated them being here. The house is located in southwest Napa City,in a quiet neighbourhood of remodeled 1950's and 1960's homes and is an easy 25-30 minute level walk (or 3-5 minute drive) to major shopping, downtown restaurants and winebars, and night spots. And is within a 3 minute drive, but out of earshot, of the major valley highway north to St Helena and Calistoga. I would rate Devita as excellent value, and a great place to base a Napa Valley vacation. We had no trouble driving into San Francisco - an hour away on good roads - and were only an hour or so away from some beautiful coastal scenery and the lovely Muir Woods. We recommend Devita highly and would happily return if coming back to the Napa. Thank you Penny and Michelle.

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

Owner response: Thank you!

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Incredible Vacation

Guest Jack
Date of stay 09/15/11
Review Submitted 02/02/12

My wife and I come to California for our anniversary every year and usually go to the Monterey Jazz Festival and only spend a day or two in wine country. This year we decided to do something different and chose the Devita Cottage for our entire vacation. From the second we walked in the door, we fell in love with the place. Everything was exactly as described, and actually even better! During the day, it is brigh and sunny, and the back yard was perfect for relaxing in the evening. The location is great, minutes from the Silverdao Trail and Rt 29. We now face a very difficult decision about what to do in 2012!!!!

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

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Awesome place!

Guest Honeymooners
Date of stay 06/26/11
Review Submitted 07/05/11

I recently stayed at the Devita Bungalow for my honeymoon. It was the perfect place. We were able to have a private space to hang out and chill after a day of wine tasting, sightseeing, or going to the city. It is well located in a nice neighborhood, and only minutes from downtown Napa. I definitely recommend this rental and will be staying here again on our next trip to Napa.

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

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Great Vacation!

Guest Diana
Date of stay 04/30/11
Review Submitted 09/29/11

My husband and I stayed here for a week and we hated to leave! The property is exactly as described and pictured. Is in a quite neighborhood in an area that we felt safe in. Sidewalks so we could walk to downtown or use the house bikes. Easy access to Hwy 29. We loved sitting on the deck at the end of a day of wine tasting. Beds very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. We hope to return- will stay here again.

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

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The Best Napa Valley Accommodation, by Far!

Guest Bud E.
Date of stay 02/04/11
Review Submitted 05/08/11

I've been fortunate enough to book at the Devita Bungalow a couple of times. This place is fantastic and shows in the pride the homeowners have taken to make this place ultra special. The owners have bought into the green thing, and you'll find filtered water (in the shower too), and evidently a lot of other stuff like that as there's no icky smell here like you find in other places. The embarrassing part is this place is better outfitted than my own home - the kitchen has everything! Anyway, being in the wine country we thought we'd better venture out (not that we couldn't have lounged here all day, wine and cheese in hand with the French doors swung wide open overlooking the zen backyard (and then there's that killer barbecue grill). So we grabbed a couple of the house bikes and rode the 10 minutes into the town of Napa, had breakfast, and plotted our wine tasting tour for the next couple of days. I feel lucky to have found the Devita Bungalow. And just like Schwarzenegger, I'll be back! Thanks!!!

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

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Conveinient, Comfortable and a Great Value

Guest Shawn S
Date of stay 10/23/10
Review Submitted 12/14/10

This was the first trip to Napa for my wife and I and we were so pleased we found this place to stay. The cost was more reasonable than a basic hotel and so comfortable and well appointed. We loved coming home to a place that felt like home where we could relax and make ourselves comfortable. The bed was so comfortable we didn't want to leave. Having the computer there at our disposal so we didn't have to bring a laptop or worry about a internat connection was a real plus. We did nightly reasearch on the next days visits, made online reservations and looked up addresses. The fireplace was perfect for relaxing evenings with a bottle of wine and movie. The house is close to many restaurants and in the perfect locations for easy access to the Napa and Sonoma valleys. If we return to Napa we would definiely stay here again.

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

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Best Napa Find

Guest Brooke
Date of stay 09/03/10
Review Submitted 09/04/10

This place is wonderful and lovely, it is very spacious place to stay. I enjoyed being outside in the beautiful garden. I have stayed in other places in Napa and this bungalow is the best place to stay so far. When i come back to stay it will be here.

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

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Your search for a rental home ends here!

Guest Amy
Date of stay 06/30/10
Review Submitted 07/14/10

My husband and I stayed at the Devita Bungalow for our second anniversary. It was our second time to the area and our first time renting a house. From the moment we decided on the Devita Bungalow and contacted Michelle, we knew we made the right decision. Michelle was not only prompt in responding to my e-mails, but was a big help in providing information about nearby grocery stores and markets. Before we arrived, we felt confident and excited about our decision to rent a house instead of stay at a Bed and Breakfast. We arrived to find a house exactly like the pictures. It was spotless! The kitchen provided all the tools we needed to cook our meals during the week and the amenities made my husband and I immediately feel at home. We loved how close we were to downtown Napa, the Silverado Trail, and the St. Helena Highway. While we know we won't make it back to Napa for at least 2 years, we have already decided that we will again stay at the Devita Bungalow! We truly felt like we were locals and loved having a house to come home to at the end of the day instead of just a room. We have already recommended the Devita Bungalow to friends who plan to visit the area in the area and will continue to recommend it to anyone looking to visit Napa! It truly was the perfect vacation home!

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

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Great Place to Stay!!!!

Guest LynneS
Date of stay 02/19/10
Review Submitted 03/01/10

So glad I found this adorable bungalow!!! Great location-close to the Wine Train which was such a great way to spend a day-great food! Cute house,clean-well maintained,TV's in living room and both bedrooms-wireless internet, computer with printer-well equiped kitchen-all the comforts of home! Owner helpful and responds to emails in a timely manner-will definitely come back again!

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

Owner response: Thank you for the review! We really enjoy providing a nice place for people to stay and relax in the wonderful Napa valley.

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Guest Stephanie and Seth
Date of stay 10/14/09
Review Submitted 10/14/09

Definitely book this bungalow! We went to Napa for our honeymoon and decided to stay at Devita while we were there. And boy are we glad we did! With the close proximity to the wineries, cozy fireplace, spacious dining room and kitchen, and comfy beds, we didn't want to leave! We will definitely be back in the future!

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Beautiful Cottage in Napa!

Guest Michelle S.
Date of stay 09/28/09
Review Submitted 10/03/09

We stayed at the Devita Bungalow for 3 nights during the fall - which we found a great time to visit Napa Valley. It was a wonderful location, easy driving distance to many wineries and walking distance (30min) to downtown Napa for many tasting rooms. The Bungalow itself was very clean, well-maintainted and loaded with amenities, including computer/printer, wireless internet, DVDs, Bose stereo system, 3 TVs, bikes, grill, fireplace and much more! We loved the fact that the owners were environmentally conscious, making it easy to recycle and feel good about staying there. The owners were also very friendly and quickly responsive to emails. We were traveling with an infant, so we were able to enjoy our evenings outside on the porch and at the table grilling our dinner and drinking our new found liquid jewels. The Bungalow was very comfortable and user friendly for 4 adults and 1 infant and we are already looking forward to another trip to Napa and to the Devita Bungalow. I would definitely recommend this house to friends - in fact, I already did!

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

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Guest Brian and Gina Harris
Date of stay 07/08/09
Review Submitted 07/07/09

"Thank you so much for allowing us to use your home.It was very close to everything! Some of the wine tastings to go to: Del Dotto on Hway 29 in St. Helena ($50 per person but worth it), Larkmean, Reynold's, Frank family (Across form larkmeand) Miner. There are tons to go see! Great food here as well! The pizza at napa General Store, UVA great Italian, Cleadon, Bottega and the Press. Taylor's has the best cheeseburgers in the world!! This is a great place to vacation and get away for the week. We will be back! Thanks."

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Guest Dave and Jackie & Cheryl
Date of stay 07/08/09
Review Submitted 07/07/09

"We love your home! it's perfectly appointed and the gardens and neighborhood are fragrant and lovely. We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Ubuntu - we had heard lots about it and it exceeded our high expectations. We also discovered a great wine store - Back Room Wines on 1st St. that has Friday evening tastings. We can't wait to return."

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Beautifull Devita Bungalow

Guest guest from Montréal
Date of stay 05/31/09
Review Submitted 06/18/09

What you see is wath you get. We loved the confortable master bedroom, very beautifull roamantic and confortable. Everything in this house is perfect, there is even Ridel glasses. Nice and big garden, we loved sitting there at the end of the day cooking BBQ. One day if I am back to Napa, I will rent again Devita Bungalow.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Melissa, Brian, Jane, Jason
Date of stay 05/25/09
Review Submitted 05/24/09

"Wonderful stay in your lovely home during our visit to Napa. While we had no shortage of restaurants to sample, the opportunity to stay in certain evenings and cook added to our trip. Lovely kitchen! We also enjoyed using the bikes to explore the neighborhood. Your recommendations for places to check out also came in extremely handy as did the wine refrigerator. The back yard is lovely and the bedrooms were extremely comfortable. All in all, our visit was fantastic. If we return to Napa, we will definitely wish to return to this lovely home. Many thanks!"

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Guest Tammy and Keith
Date of stay 04/25/09
Review Submitted 04/24/09

"What a great find. Close to everything and a fabulous place to relax and unwind in the evening. The deck and gardens were warm and welcoming. Fresh rosemary in the garden for the nights we cooked in was so nice. In the area we enjoyed the Castrello di Amorosa (the Castle) winery and the sensory experience at the Franciscian. We also enjoyed a leisurely lunch on the wine train, one of our favorite activities. Dinner at Bistro Jeanty capped our stay with a wonderful mean in a very nice setting. The five days we spent here was not near enough time. We hope your enjoy your stay. Thanks for everything."

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Guest Nick and Natilia and Ivory
Date of stay 04/01/09
Review Submitted 03/31/09

"Thank you so for all the recommendations and maps, etc. Very helpful! We are here for a wedding and are lucky enough to have some extra time ...loved Alpha Omega and Buehler wineries...great wine and great atmosphere. Ivory LOVeS your backyard. We don't have grass like this in AZ. BIstro Jeanty in Yountfville is great too...allowed pets on their patio, classic french food. I think we got here at a perfect time, the weather is perfect.Your house is so cute. You are so thoughtful for providing all the extras. We will definitely be back. Thank you!"

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Guest Meagan & Matt Bubela
Date of stay 03/19/09
Review Submitted 03/18/09

"We loved your home and it was perfect for our vacation. The Robert Mondavi winery was the best. The Frank family vineyards were nice- free too! ZUZU downtown was awefome and just right for the first day. Napa Valely Grill in Yountville was wonderful and we highly recommend the Taste of Yountville. Pizzera Tra Vigne in st. Helena served excellent pizza and fride Risotto Ball..very tasty. Rombaur Vineyards was NOT as great as everyone recommended. Thank you so much for all your recommendations. We look forward to returning to CA, Napa and your lovely home"

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Guest Liz, Will & Bonnie Hardy
Date of stay 03/10/09
Review Submitted 03/09/09

"A great place to stay! We loved staying in the adorable house - so close to everything! Our dog loved the large yaerd (and Vineyard Dog Store downtown). We would have loved to stay longer and will definitely be back in the future. For dinner, ZUZU's was fantastic and the Rutherford Grill & Go Fish were great lunch stops. while visiting the wineries."

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Guest Claire, Chris, Det & Christie
Date of stay 02/18/09
Review Submitted 02/17/09

"We arrived late Thursday night to a beautiful warm bungalow. From the fireplace, to the paint colors on the wall, to the spacious backyard, everything was perfect. We had an amazing time exploring Napa valley's finest wineries and a delicious dinner at the "Farm" at the Los Caneros Inn. Thank you for making our President's Day weekend/Valentine's Day so memorable. You have a beautiful home."

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Guest the Aurandts
Date of stay 01/05/09
Review Submitted 01/04/09

"An enjoyable time was had by all. The house is very cozy and comfortable and our dog really enjoyed the spot in front of the fireplace. Thanks for providing a nice place to escape to. Greatly appreciated!"

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Guest Dave, Linda, Wendy/Chris
Date of stay 12/30/08
Review Submitted 12/29/08

"We enjoyed our stay in the Bungalow! Very central to everything - Fume restaurant was excellent, and our day trip to the Russian river winery was fun - more casual and laid back then the ones in Napa. Appreciate the dog-friendly backyard too. Thanks again for a great stay!"

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Guest the Nagels
Date of stay 12/27/08
Review Submitted 12/26/08

"Delightful! Only suggestion for a more perfect kitchen would be a whisk. Very enjoyable Christmas in your lovely home."

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Guest Kristy & Randy N.
Date of stay 12/21/08
Review Submitted 12/20/08

"We had a lovely stay of 5 nights at the Devita Bungalow! It's a nicely appointed comfortable home that allowed us to entertain our family for a champagne toast get together in front of the fireplace. We felt like we were at home. Thank you Michelle for opening up your home to vacationing guests in Napa. What a great value compared to the hotels and resorts in the area. Next time my family will stay here too! "

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Traveler Reviews (26)

Cozy with caveats

Cozy with caveats

Perfect Napa Getaway

Perfect Napa Getaway

Great place to base your tour of the Napa area

Great place to base your tour of the Napa area

Incredible Vacation

Incredible Vacation

Awesome place!

Awesome place!

Great Vacation!

Great Vacation!

The Best Napa Valley Accommodation, by Far!

The Best Napa Valley Accommodation, by Far!

Conveinient, Comfortable and a Great Value

Conveinient, Comfortable and a Great Value

Best Napa Find

Best Napa Find

Your search for a rental home ends here!

Your search for a rental home ends here!

Great Place to Stay!!!!

Great Place to Stay!!!!

Beautiful Cottage in Napa!

Beautiful Cottage in Napa!

Beautifull Devita Bungalow

Beautifull Devita Bungalow