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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8221 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Hot tub

Pool

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Napa, CA

Downtown Napa Association6 min drive
Oxbow Public Market6 min drive
Napa Valley Wine Train7 min drive
Napa, CA (APC-Napa Valley)17 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We spent the time with our adult children and their spouses enjoying the Napa area. Great location and house! One of our...

Becky P.

Mar 25, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family Room

1 Double Futon

Pool Side

1 Queen Bed

Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Pool Side

Toilet · Shower only

Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

About this property

An Italian Villa in the heart of Napa Valley!

Villa RayEl was inspired by the farmhouses and small villas of Italy.

Located midway between downtown Napa and Yountville, this property sits on 2 acres providing great privacy. It sits next to a year-round creek with a view of a vineyard and nightly sunsets. It has a pool and an attached hot tub.

Located 5 minutes to Highway 29, 8 minutes to downtown Napa and 8 minutes to Yountville. It is convenient to great wineries, restaurants and shopping. Alston Park, one of Napa's best is 4 minutes by car where you can hike or jog.

Take an afternoon swim in the 40 foot private pool, relax in the hot tub under the stars, create great food in the fully equipped kitchen, or lounge on the terrace overlooking the creek and vineyard with a good book.

This is the perfect house to gather with friends or family!

Property manager

Mark

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Enjoy acres of vineyard views and hot air balloons from the backyard deck.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The villa is permitted for a maximum of 8 overnight guests, 10 guests on the premise at any one time and no more than 6 vehicles.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Napa

This holiday home is located in Napa. Napa Valley Wine Train and Robert Mondavi Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sonoma Plaza. Balloons Above the Valley and Napa Valley Balloons are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.

Napa, CA

What's nearby

Downtown Napa Association - 6 min drive
Oxbow Public Market - 6 min drive
Napa Valley Wine Train - 7 min drive
Bottlerock - 7 min drive
Silverado Resort - North and South Courses - 9 min drive

Getting around

Suisun-Fairfield Station - 28 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Jack In The Box - ‬3 min drive
‪Sunshine Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Fridas Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does An Italian Villa in the heart of Napa Valley! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is An Italian Villa in the heart of Napa Valley! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at An Italian Villa in the heart of Napa Valley!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Italian Villa in the heart of Napa Valley!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An Italian Villa in the heart of Napa Valley! located?

Situated in Napa, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balloons Above the Valley, Westwood Hills Park and Alston Park. Napa River and di Rosa Art + Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We had a lovely stay at the villa. Everything is exceptionally clean and in good working order. The kitchen was wonderfully well stocked.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

5 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Exactly as advertised. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

25 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We spent the time with our adult children and their spouses enjoying the Napa area. Great location and house! One of our favorite family trips!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother daughter trip

Great except check in and out was a little tedious

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Hideaway

A very well kept home conveniently located just minutes away from everything Napa. Located on the outskirts of a central neighborhood that provided immediate access to hwy 29, yet surprisingly secluded from the neighborhood with a stream and views of a vineyard along the entire back side of the property. The villa home is very spacious, with a very clean and comfy presentation. The fireplace and jacuzzi were perfect for the cool evenings.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilene K.

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

the house was a perfect place to stay for celebrating my sister's birthday in napa. Close to everything and had everything we needed for our stay. Beds were comfy and kitchen well appointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Beautiful place to stay. Enjoyed the private location. Close enough to everything I wanted to go do.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

29 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Property is beautiful, property manager was great, would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S., Madison, Wisconsin, USA

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving in Napa

My wife and I stayed at this property over Thanksgiving (Sun-Sun) with our two adult children and their spouses. Each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom, we took the upstairs, the kids the downstairs. Mark, the owner, and Julie, the property manager, answered our questions and were very helpful before and after the booking process. The kids needed to work remotely before Thanksgiving so we were pleased with the solid internet connection. We liked the ability to park three cars easily in the driveway, and while the location feels remote and very private, it is actually minutes from downtown Napa. The place was clean and well appointed, especially the kitchen, which made preparing our Thanksgiving dinner that much easier. We were very pleased with our stay and would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it!

Our favorite wine country place to stay. Great improvements lately too. Thank you Julie and Mark for a great experience. See you next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway

The property was even better in person! Conveniently located, but felt like you were secluded. It was perfect for our party of 6 (3 couples) with enough privacy and the communal rooms were just the right size for gathering. The grounds were immaculate, the view from the upper deck (with al fresco dining) was gorgeous, and the kitchen was extremely organized and well stocked. They thought of every detail for your stay. Thank you for the wonderful experience and we cant wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

California Family Wedding Vacation

The house was wonderful! We were close to everything Napa but sitting on the back porch and looking out at the beautiful scenery behind the house felt like we were "away". We went to wineries, grocery store, restaurants and downtown Napa from here. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

The property is as described and beautiful. It’s very private and serene. We enjoyed the house and the pool/spa. It felt like we were at a private resort.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVELY ITALIAN VILLA

MY DREAM HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO TRAVEL TO ITALY-THIS WAS A MILLION TIMES BETTER AND ONLY A FEW HOURS AWAY !! MY GROWN CHILDREN AND I HAD 3 DAYS FILLED WITH SUNSHINE, FUN BY THE POOL AND COOKING TOGETHER. THE VIEWS ARE BEYOND WORDS AND THE VILLA IS PRESENTED WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED . THE OUTDOORS DINNING AREAS WERE WONDERFUL FOR OUR LATE WARM SUMMER NIGHT DINNERS. THANK VERY MUCH "MARK" (HOST) FOR SHARING YOUR ITALIAN VILLA WITH US. WE CAN'T WAIT TO VISIT AGAIN NEXT SUMMER !!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home for a wedding weekend

My fianceé (now wife) and I wanted a home to host ourselves and some family over our wedding weekend. The house was beautiful, and felt unique. My family loved the hot tub and pool. The surrounding nature made it all the more relaxing. My only wish is that the house was closer to St. Helena where my wedding was located, but even then, it was worth the extra time to get there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

17 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This was a perfect location and house for a recent trip to Napa. So close to all the towns and wineries, yet secluded enough for privacy. So many amenities and features we could have spent the entire trip at the house. Thank you so much for hosting us and we cannot wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda S., Charlotte, USA

16 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Napa’s Finest!

My husband and I took our parents to Napa to celebrate my Mom and Mother-in-Law’s 70th birthdays. The home looks just as pictured; truly fantastic. Fully stocked kitchen. Each bedroom was great. The upstairs room is warmer than those downstairs, so I would have people choose rooms with that in mind. Not at all uncomfortable, just a tip. Check in couldn’t have been easier. Julie gave us the tour upon arrival, and the communication with Mark was always seamless. Location is great; easy drive to wineries. I would stay here over and over again. Thank you Villa RayEl for being a part of our special trip!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cary L.

27 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine Getaway

House was perfect. Great location, easy drive to town and wineries. Back area, including pool and hot tub felt very secluded, including backdrop of winery. Property manager, Julie, was very helpful and responsive during stay. Looking forward to next time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina A.

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book this place for your Bachelorette Trip!

This was a bachelorette trip for my cousin.This was the most wonderful place I have stayed. Julie, the property manager, was so wonderful and accommodating. The property itself is so beautiful, we didn’t even need to leave to go into downtown. The home has 3 bedrooms and 1 sofa bed. All 7 of us were comfortable with the sleeping arrangements. The outdoor space is kept up with so beautifully. The garden by the pool is were we hung out most. There is a washer and dryer, plenty of closet space for clothes, and the pool was great to have after time out downtown. The property is about 8mins to downtown Napa and 30mins to the vineyards. I cannot say enough great things about this property. BOOK THIS!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

18 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

Villa RayEl was an amazing place. We loved our stay in the house and it's location! It was exactly as described in the listing- a beautiful Italian Villa with vineyard views. The house was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. The property manager was very responsive and communicated well with us as well did the owners prior to our vacation. We definitely will return to this rental on our next trip to Napa.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

9 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

We came as a family to run the Napa Marathon/races. Location is very convenient to finish line. House was meticulously clean, and the sound of the rushing river near the hot tub was wonderful. We loved cooking in the kitchen. Thank you for a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Trip!

Great visit to Napa with family and friends for wedding. Great location, beautiful surroundings. Would visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan D., San Francisco, CA

8 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, as always!

We rent this property several times a year and it never disappoints! It's always clean, very well-appointed (kitchen supplies, towels, etc), and so comfortable. The house manager, Julie, is very responsive, helpful, and lovely to work with. Highly recommend this wonderful spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maricela F.

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Napa Gem

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful creekside home. It was perfect for our first trip with my cousins in over 2 years. At the time we booked our trip we were not anticipating being in Napa during an “atmospheric river”. Fortunately the home owners went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience despite unusual weather conditions. I cant wait to go back in the warmer months to enjoy the outdoor patio and pool.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keya P.

16 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Napa getaway!

The property was just perfect for our visit to Napa Valley for 5 days. The pics are true to the villa, which is designed and decorated in the style of the Mediterranean. The pool, which we did not use (December) was private and would be perfect for a summer visit (which we may certainly do); the hot tub, which we did use, was perfect for the visit, and we used after having cocktails each evening by the fire table, The location was ideal to travel to downtown Napa, Yountville, and Calistoga during our stay, but the villa itself is located on a curve which apparently has a cautionary history. Be careful traveling onto and away from the property, but otherwise we will plan a future visit during warmer months. Finally, Julie, the property manager was pleasant, responsive and helpful with ideas for our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark

Why they chose this property

This is a very unique property designed to host friends and families in the Napa Valley. It is centrally located between Napa and Yountville. It has great indoor and outdoor living places to enjoy. It has a pool, sits next to a year long stream and has a beautiful view of the vineyard.

What makes this property unique

It is a secure and safe property with no neighbors on either side and a stream and vineyard behind the house. The front of the house sits on Redwood road but there are security lights with video recording for added safety. Note that we respect the privacy of our guests, so there is no video surveillance anywhere inside or in the backyard including the pool and gathering areas.