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Beautifully Renovated Mediterranean-Style Vineyard Retreat
Beautifully Renovated Mediterranean-Style Vineyard Retreat
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4344 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
St Helena, CA
- Beringer Vineyards15 min walk
- Culinary Institute of America19 min walk
- Charles Krug Winery3 min drive
- Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)86 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Beautifully Renovated Mediterranean-Style Vineyard Retreat
Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Vineyard View Hideaway walk to Downtown SH
Vineyard View Hideaway walk to Downtown SH
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
10.0 out of 10, (16 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Recommended over 6 years old
Events
No events allowed
Discuss any exception for writtenapproval by Owner
Pets
No pets allowed
Discuss any exception for writte approval by Owner
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Discuss any exception for writtenapproval by Owner
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
St. Helena
This holiday home is located in St. Helena. Castello di Amorosa and Opus One Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Safari West. Folie a Deux and Calistoga Spit N' Cycle are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
St Helena, CA
What's nearby
- Beringer Vineyards - 15 min walk
- Culinary Institute of America - 19 min walk
- Charles Krug Winery - 3 min drive
- Duckhorn Vineyards - 3 min drive
- V. Sattui Winery - 5 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Gott's Roadside - 2 min drive
- The Station - 2 min drive
- Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch - 3 min drive
- Beringer Vineyards - 14 min walk
- The Model Bakery - 2 min drive
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About the host
Your host
Currently, I reside with my family in the Bay Area and have worked in the residential real estate brokerage field for many years. Attending school in France and subsequently living there, I became a Francophile and developed an interest in good food, wine and the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape. I was born and raised in Manhattan, so qualify as a native New Yorker, and have always been drawn to the temperate climate of the Bay Area and the beauty of its surroundings. In my free time, I enjoy cycling, hiking, gardening, swimming, dining and sharing a glass of wine with family and friends I invite up to Napa to appreciate the many pleasures this Valley has to offer.
Why they chose this property
My husband and I were looking for a weekend retreat within close driving distance to the City where we worked, and found the Napa Valley to be the perfect location! We wanted a home that made us feel that we were on vacation, and would be the archetypal Napa Valley experience. We found the property by chance, while touring friends through Napa Valley who were visiting us from Florence, and who named the property "La Buona Stella", in Italian for "the lucky star".
It was love at first sight. We loved the old barns from the late 1800s on the property along with the existing old Zinfandel Vineyard, outbuildings, chicken coops and magical setting amongst the vineyards spreading out as far as one can see. To the original beauty, we added a 15 year labor of love in the creation of the fountains, and in the planting of the olive trees, Italian cypress, rosemary, lavender, and other Mediterranean plants, and then we renovated the buildings and outbuildings in order to duplicate the settings we adored in the south of France and Tuscany. From the feedback we have received from friends and guests alike, we feel we have achieved a unique compound that offers peace, tranquility, and beauty.
It was love at first sight. We loved the old barns from the late 1800s on the property along with the existing old Zinfandel Vineyard, outbuildings, chicken coops and magical setting amongst the vineyards spreading out as far as one can see. To the original beauty, we added a 15 year labor of love in the creation of the fountains, and in the planting of the olive trees, Italian cypress, rosemary, lavender, and other Mediterranean plants, and then we renovated the buildings and outbuildings in order to duplicate the settings we adored in the south of France and Tuscany. From the feedback we have received from friends and guests alike, we feel we have achieved a unique compound that offers peace, tranquility, and beauty.
What makes this property unique
Waking up in the morning, and starting the day by walking over to the chicken coop to collect the fresh eggs is only one of the many unique features of the property! Ending the day sitting in the soothing outdoor Jacuzzi with therapeutic jets under the stars, and overlooking vineyards as far as the eye can see, is another magical moment. My friends and guests have often commented on how much they enjoy the rural quality of the compound, the extensive vegetable and herb gardens, the many varieties of fruit trees, including 5 varieties of fig trees, and the ability to create a meal just from the bounty of the gardens. In addition, the many outdoor sitting areas create the feeling of "outside rooms" providing quiet and seclusion, yet one is only a very short walk to the charming town of St,. Helena, with its European style cafes, exceptional state of the art movie theater, The Cameo, and numerous exceptional restaurants..
The property is in the very center of the Valley, on the Valley floor, so one has access to the any of the almost 500 Napa wineries, and world renown restaurants within a short drive. As we are sensitive to the traveler visiting the region, the house and the guest house are very well equipped with books and reading materials of every type, describing all the amenities and features the Valley has to offer.
The words "sanctuary", "magical oasis" , "a combination of luxury and simplicity", have all been used by my guests to describe their experience at La Buona Stella. And most importantly, I have been told and concur that , "when you pull up the driveway, you know you are on vacation..."
The property is in the very center of the Valley, on the Valley floor, so one has access to the any of the almost 500 Napa wineries, and world renown restaurants within a short drive. As we are sensitive to the traveler visiting the region, the house and the guest house are very well equipped with books and reading materials of every type, describing all the amenities and features the Valley has to offer.
The words "sanctuary", "magical oasis" , "a combination of luxury and simplicity", have all been used by my guests to describe their experience at La Buona Stella. And most importantly, I have been told and concur that , "when you pull up the driveway, you know you are on vacation..."
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