Charming Town Cottage in the Heart of Wine Country

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Host

9.2

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Calistoga, CA

Calistoga Visitors Center6 min walk
Calistoga Hot Springs8 min walk
Castello di Amorosa5 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Free wif- and free parking. Large two-bedroom duplex cottage with front living room with a pullout sofa bed sleeps a single person in the front room. A king-sized bed in one bed room and a queen bed in the second bedroom. Single bath with historic claw-foot cast-iron tub with shower. Includes flat screen TV and granite-top galley contemporary kitchen complete with dishwasher, microwave, and two-burner ceramic glass cooktop. Front porch and terrace for quiet conversations and meeting the neighbors. Breakfast not included . Base price for 4 persons with additional fee for 5th guest using pull-out sofa bed. You may wish to get Travel Protection Insurance through CSA Insurance Company. They are the company that works with Homeaway. This specific insurance would protect you in case unexpected emergencies require trip cancellation.

Property manager

Adele Layton

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Calistoga

Located in Calistoga, this cottage is in the city centre. Calistoga Hot Springs and Castello di Amorosa 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Calistoga Speedway or Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Calistoga, CA

What's nearby

Palmer House - 3 min walk
Calistoga Visitors Center - 6 min walk
Calistoga Hot Springs - 8 min walk
Napa County Fairgrounds - 17 min walk
Castello di Amorosa - 5 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa Station - 34 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buster's - ‬3 min walk
‪Solbar - ‬3 min drive
‪Calistoga Roastery - ‬6 min walk
‪Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery - ‬2 min walk
‪Sam's Social Club - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Town Cottage in the Heart of Wine Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Town Cottage in the Heart of Wine Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Town Cottage in the Heart of Wine Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Town Cottage in the Heart of Wine Country located?

Located in the heart of Calistoga, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Napa River and Calistoga Hot Springs. Ca'toga Art Gallery and Palmer House are also within 5 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

lawrence G.

21 June 2024

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

Calistoga gem

Walking distance to everything in Calistoga. Beautifully furnished cottage. Get Adele's telephone # early and avoid the VRBO message portal hassle. She is a doll.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

8 June 2024

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

Great weekend get-away

What a great location, comfortable and plenty of room for our family of five. Adele has great communication. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

2 May 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

the house definitely needed a deep cleaning. light switches, kitchen appliances etc. we did enjoy the yard setting as it had plenty of area to sit.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belle S.

30 Mar 2024

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

Perfect location

A short trip for me and my adult daughter, so the two rooms and shared bath were perfect! Comfy beds! Kitchen had all our basic needs met- we ate our meals out since everything was in walking distance in the town! Really appreciated the location! Owner was very attentive and the process to check in was easy. They even gave a birthday cake for my daughter’s 26th birthday! Very thoughtful!! Definitely a great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

1 Dec 2023

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

Calistoga Fetaway

I have to rave about the great beds, the wonderful down pillows, and the interesting antique furnishings. Including the wall tapestry. The location is very convenient to downtown dining and shopping. The only likmitation was the lack of counter space or a table in the small kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine country

Great location for touring. Calistoga is our favorite.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

6 Oct 2023

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

Calistoga cottage walk to town

Great 2 bedroom cottage. Can walk to everything in Calistoga. Adele is wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

27 July 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved our stay in Calistoga. Adele was a wonderful host! The cottage was perfect for our weekend in the area. I loved how close the house was to everything in town. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Calistoga. Adele was also super sweet to leave us some freshly ground coffee. My husband thanks you for that. I can be a bear without my early morning coffee.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

4 July 2023

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

Charming!

Really enjoyed our stay! Can not beat the location as it’s walkable to everything! Thank you so much for all the valuable information as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

21 June 2023

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

Great stay

Everything was easy and what it was sold as. Will definitely be staying again when in the area

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyn M.

10 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Living room needs tweaking for comfort. Bathroom too.

First off, when I walked in I thought "This isn't the place I rented." The furniture was different from shown in the photos and the one I rented had an outdoor fireplace. This unit is half of a duplex and the other side was the unit with the outdoor fireplace. But since there were already people staying there I decided to let things slide. The reason I'm marking this as three stars rather than higher (I'm usually a really easy grader) is the lack of comfort in the living room and the fact that this could be fixed with a bit of effort. Explaining: The living room is a long rectangle with a loveseat on one end (by the door) with an arm chair beside it. There is no coffee table in front of the sofa, nor a side table by the chair--basically no place to sit a drink down. The tv is on the wall way at the opposite end of the room. To watch tv you must look over the dining table and chairs. There is only the ceiling light; there are no floor or table lamps in the room so don't plan to read a book. One corner of the room is taken up by a large floral arrangement. At the opposite end with the tv there is a massive table to hold a few books and tv components. The table to be used for dining is an ornate antique in the middle of the room, one where there is so much carving that you can't fit your legs under it. The chairs are very straight, small and uncomfortable. Room could work with a bit of effort. I suggest moving the massive table under the tv down the wall to the corner. Then I'd move the big floral display on to that table, place in corner next to the window. Since the kitchen is so far away, I'd utilize that table to hold the coffee maker and toaster, basically convert it into a 'breakfast room'. I'd purchase a new smallish round table with comfortable seating and put that where the flowers currently are. Move the sofa up to the front window and angle it slightly to face the tv. Pull the arm chair up as well. This would be better for watching a movie. Definitely add a coffee table and some lamps. For the bathroom: a small stand under the blow dryer and a narrow bookcase behind the door would give spots for multiple toiletry kits and to hold those extra towels. Honestly, this place just needs a bit of rearranging for comfort. The location is great and the front garden is lovely. The two beds were very comfortable and checking in and out was a breeze!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

3 May 2023

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

Great Napa Weekend

Cottage was perfect for our wine tasting weekend. Location was great as it was an easy walk to town (restaurants, etc.) but far enough away to be quiet during the evening. Also easy access to wineries in the north end of the valley.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Michelle T.

21 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good rating

This property is best for younger folks that really enjoy vintage fixtures. It was hard being older getting into the claw leg bathtub. Also the refrigerator was hard to figure out. Or soda froze because it was in the freezer part and we had no way to know that

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Mar 2023

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

Great location!!!

Close to restaurants and wineries! We have stayed before and will again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mark H.

30 Nov 2022

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

Great location.

Great location. Kitchen and bathroom extra small but otherwise nice property

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

16 Nov 2022

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

Wine Weekend Stay

Adelle was most helpful. The property is super close to downtown Calistoga which made it really convenient. Only wish we went when it was a little warmer to be able to enjoy the outdoor fireplace.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam T.

24 Oct 2022

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

wine tours and trail race

The property was very nice. Great location to wineries. We had to pleasure to speak with the property owners and they were very friendly. They live in the house behind the property so we could contact them if we needed anything.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

JULIE P.

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely Property Owner

My friends and I stayed at the Cottage for a retreat while in Calistoga - There was an issue with the cleanliness and when addressed with the owner, the situation was made right. If there is an issue, make sure you check in with the owner ASAP as she's really great. Based on this interaction and resolution, I would stay at Calistoga Cottages again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dannan J.

6 Sept 2022

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

Great location - perfect home to lay your head on holiday

The nicest hosts! This house was perfect for our family. The beds were comfy and the place was clean. We really didn't spend much time because it was in the best location and we could walk to all the shops, restaurants and tasting rooms. The only odd thing is the kitchen is at the back of the house and you have to walk through a bedroom to get to it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

1 Sept 2022

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

Great Location

Great place within walking of everything in Calistoga.....home was quaint and very comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Doris B.

31 July 2022

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

Napa for vacation

Easy walk in town and to the vineyards. Quiet, easily accessible neighborhood. Antique furniture, old fashioned bathroom.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J., Amarillo, TX

21 July 2022

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

Great location

Love the quaintness of the property and the location was walkable to downtown. Property managers were very accommodating to us even though our arrival was delayed to the wee hours of the night due to delayed flights. The beds were very comfortable; the front patio had a nice sitting area as well as the backside patio. Only downside was the internet was slow, but hey, we were on vacation so it didn’t matter much. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

21 June 2022

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

Wonderful Wine Getaway

My family and I had a wonderful time staying at Adele’s Calistoga Cottage. The photos of the house are very accurate and there are a lot of interesting antiques. It also is in a great location. We had a great stay and will be keeping an eye out for this house on VRBO when we return to Calistoga!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Deborah A.

12 June 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Filthy outdated cottage

It seems like were the first renters for the season, because we were hit with a pungent odor when we walked into the cottage, which was very musty, dusty, and dirty. What I liked - the two bedrooms and the bathroom were a good size. One BR had a king-size bed and the other had a queen. Both beds were comfortable, had clean linen and pillows. The bathroom had a claw-foot tub, with a shower, a sink, a toilet, and a basket with clean towels. What I didn't like - the odor, the dust, the overall filth, the poor drainage in the tub/shower combination, and the kitchen. The kitchen had an "ice-box" and you had to go through one of the bedrooms to get to it, which led to a lack of privacy for the people in that bedroom and an inconvenience for those sharing the cottage. The living/dining room area had a love-seat, a wing chair, a round dining table with four chairs, a large rectangular table, which held books and dvds, and a tv. The chair cushions were dirty, saggy and lumpy. Overall, the furniture in the living/dining room area is not only dated and dirty - the comfort level rates a zero. In summary, I would not recommend this cottage due to the filth (extremely dusty and musty), poor layout (all guests must go through one of the bedrooms to access the kitchenette), and the furnishing, which are musty, dirty, and lumpy. Thorough, regular cleaning and an update would go a long way.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

26 May 2022

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

Walking distance to Calistoga

Check in was a breeze, Adele was there to greet me. The beds were comfy! My daughters and I walked to coffee every morning. In the evening walked downtown to listen to music and have a Gelato.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Adele Layton

Owner Christopher Layton is an Architect and a Realtor who creates tours of available properties for our guests who are planning a move to the Napa Valley

What makes this property unique

We the Owners Christopher and Adele Layton offer recommendations to visit all the fabulous restaurants, discounted spa treatments, wineries and so much more nearby our cottages