Napa Valley Hideaway: Quiet Setting in St. Helena

• Wonderful family gathering place

  Wonderful family gathering place

  • Guest Honeymooner65
  • Date of stay 05/24/13
  • Review Submitted 06/13/13
  We so enjoyed our family get-together at the Napa Valley Hideaway over Memorial Day weekend. This was our first get-together in a long time and the Hideaway provided a relaxing, quiet and big enough space to accommodate our family. The weather was perfect (mid 70's F) so we were able to utilize the outdoor areas to "expand" our gathering spots. The kitchen was nicely equipped although a bit small for the number of people at the house, so we limited the kitchen to the cooks! The location is ideal - walking distance to the main street in St. Helena with a wide range of boutiques, shops, and restaurants, and a very nice gourmet market a few blocks away. We also tried several great restaurants in St. Helena - The Press, Tra Vigne, Tra Vigne Pizzeria, and Gotts. If you have a chance, we highly recommend them all! And of course the area is scattered with so many great wineries! The house has a washer and dryer which came in handy with a full house of people. Also a BBQ in the backyard...although we ate out so much we didn't use it. The cottage was small and had no closet to hang clothes but served its purpose for showering and sleeping. We look forward to our next stay at the Hideaway!

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

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• Wonderful location

  Wonderful location

  • Guest Kenyon
  • Date of stay 03/05/13
  • Review Submitted 03/09/13
  House & location was great. Very comfortable for 3 couples. My greatest disappointment was the off & on (mostly off) internet. A $50 modem and it would have been fixed. It is so common that they recommend where you can go in town to get internet. Also a TV in the living room would help.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Just to clarify: As stated in our listing there is complimentary wireless access. The signal, via a router, is strong in all rooms except the living room, verified today. For the record, just one guest was unable to get access here with his computer and as someone unfamiliar with the area; he called us and we gave him a list of local computer/WIFI access spots. So as a courtesy and not because it is a common problem, we put this list in our welcome letter.

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• Great Location and House

  Great Location and House

  • Guest Harold T.
  • Date of stay 02/14/13
  • Review Submitted 02/27/13
  My family and I (all married couples in their 30s) stayed here for four nights and loved the place. The house is right near everything in St. Helena. The modern kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans and other utensils and the stove is just great. It made making breakfast and eating in a breeze, even though with all the wonderful restaurants around we didn't eat in much. The only drawback is that one of the bedrooms is a loft, so there isn't much privacy for the people staying in that room. Otherwise it is a great place for couples and families to stay in Napa. We would definitely stay here again.

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• Hip for our young adult AND luxurious for the grandparents

  Hip for our young adult AND luxurious for the grandparents

  • Guest NYU mom
  • Date of stay 01/04/13
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  One of the nicest rental homes we've found. If we were to make one small complaint, it would be that the wi-fi does not reach into the living room for morning coffee in front of the fireplace.

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

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• Winter Get Away

  Winter Get Away

  • Guest Hips
  • Date of stay 12/02/12
  • Review Submitted 12/10/12
  My wife and I spent 5 days here with our 3 adult children and had a great time. The house gives you great privacy and is remarkably convenient to downtown St. Helena (7 minute walk). The house was very clean and the grounds were well kept. The cottage space was a nice retreat with its own bed and bath. Overall, a great place to use as home base for exploring all that Napa and Sonoma have to offer.

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

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• Centrally Located Retreat with Unique Architecture

  Centrally Located Retreat with Unique Architecture

  • Guest Mark D.
  • Date of stay 11/20/12
  • Review Submitted 11/28/12
  Napa Valley Hideaway is a perfect retreat in a wonderful location. You can walk to Main St in St. Helena in a couple of minutes but its location is quite secluded down a private lane off a side street. The layout of the home is unique, allowing for privacy if you have a larger party. The furnishings are comfortable and tasteful and the beds very comfortable. The garden was a knockout and provides a wonderful private spot for meals, weather permitting. The only drawback is that the kitchen is not stocked with any cooking or baking essentials. Homes we have visited in the past usually have salt, pepper, tea bags, sugar and various herbs left over from prior occupants. There was none to be found. There were also limited eating utensils. However, there were plenty of pots, pans etc. Also, there were no wine country guides, restaurant menus or local tourist info compiled for visitors. None of this was major, though, just surprising when compared to other places we have stayed. It certainly did not affect our enjoyment of the place and I still highly recommend it.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Centrally located retreat with unique architecture

  Centrally located retreat with unique architecture

  • Guest Mark D.
  • Date of stay 11/20/12
  • Review Submitted 11/28/12
  Napa Valley Hideaway is a perfect retreat in a wonderful location. You can walk to Main St in St. Helena in a couple of minutes but its location is quite secluded down a private lane off a side street. The layout of the home is unique, allowing for privacy if you have a larger party. The furnishings are comfortable and tasteful and the beds very comfortable. The garden was a knockout and provides a wonderful private spot for meals, weather permitting. The only drawback is that the kitchen is not stocked with any cooking or baking essentials. Homes we have visited in the past usually have salt, pepper, tea bags, sugar and various herbs left over from prior occupants. There was none to be found. There were also limited eating utensils. However, there were plenty of pots, pans etc. Also, there were no wine country guides, restaurant menus or local tourist info compiled for visitors. None of this was major, though, just surprising when compared to other places we have stayed. It certainly did not affect our enjoyment of the place and I still highly recommend it.

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• Best House in the Best Location

  Best House in the Best Location

  • Guest Tom
  • Date of stay 11/02/12
  • Review Submitted 11/14/12
  This house was so cool architecturally and the location just blocks off 29 in the center of St Helena could not have been more perfect. Will stay here over and over

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

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• Weekend Getaway

  Weekend Getaway

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 10/18/12
  • Review Submitted 11/05/12
  Stayed for a long weekend with 5 ladies. Perfect central location. The house was very comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend.

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• Vacation in Napa

  Vacation in Napa

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 10/01/12
  • Review Submitted 10/18/12
  The house was in a great location in St. Helena. We were able to walk to town. Very eclectic neighborhood.!!. Somebody has a barking dog at 6am several mornings. It was clean. Great beds. I would have appreciated having a TV with cable in the living room. I watch morning and evening news.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, sightseeing.

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Additional information about rental rates

50% of rent + tax due at booking. Balance due 21 days before rental begins. $175 cleaning fee. $500 refundable security deposit. Special events/holidays $750/night. Saint Helena short term rental permit #2012-25.

Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
• Cleaning: $200
• Tax Rate 12%