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Ambrose Bierce House

Vacation home near V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Saint Helena, CA
  • Place, Merryvale Vineyards
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Beringer Vineyards
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Culinary Institute of America
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Helena

Downtown St. Helena stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown St. Helena vacation home, you'll find Cameo Cinema and Merryvale Vineyards. Also, Beringer Vineyards is within half a mile (1 km) and Culinary Institute of America is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cameo Cinema - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Merryvale Vineyards - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beringer Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Culinary Institute of America - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Charles Krug Winery - 2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 37 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ray Ray's Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Charlie’s Napa Valley - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gott's Roadside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Model Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ambrose Bierce House

Welcome to Inn St. Helena, a #1 Bed and Breakfast in the town of Saint Helena! We invite you to experience the warm hospitality of our historic inn nestled in the perfect Napa Valley location.

This listing is for the entire 5 bedroom main home, called Ambrose Bierce House, with full service provided: a 3-course breakfast and daily maid service.

We are licensed to rent out for short term rentals. Some of the listings on here may not be allowed to do so and could put your trip in jeopardy if the county cracks down.

You will have access to the entire inn except the kitchen and office area which is separated from the rest of the home.

If you need an additional room, there is a private studio apartment with 2 beds and 1 bath above the garage available for an additional cost. This loft has two queen beds, well-equipped kitchen, dining, and sitting area. Did I mention that the private bathroom comes with a steam bath! That studio listing is vrbo.com/

For an even bigger group, you can consider booking our 3 Bed, 3 Bath Cottage House located right next door. That listing is vrbo.com/488705.

With the entire inn (Main House, Studio, and Cottage House), you will get 8 guest rooms, with one of them being a 2-bedroom suite. In total, we can accommodate 20 people (2 people per bed) in actual beds and perhaps 2 more on a sofa bed. Guest do not have access to the kitchen in the Main House, but will have use of a kitchen if you added either Cottage House or Loft Studio.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

606627

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ambrose Bierce House to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.7 mi (45-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ambrose Bierce House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Ambrose Bierce House offer free breakfast?

Yes, this vacation home offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ambrose Bierce House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ambrose Bierce House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ambrose Bierce House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ambrose Bierce House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ambrose Bierce House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ambrose Bierce House to downtown St. Helena?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from St. Helena.

Ambrose Bierce House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The innkeepers were outstanding. The facility is wonderful - easy location to enjoy St. Helena and Napa Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented the whole house. Great place to hang out. Able to walk to downtown st Helena. And restaurants. Hosts were very easy to work with Really good breakfasts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was exquisite! The Host, Patrice, was wonderfully kind and hospitable, and made the absolute best breakfasts!!! Her meals were sensational and the location was perfect. We will never ever ever stay anywhere but here. Everything was far beyond our expectations - the historic house, each room with its own bathroom, the breakfasts, communication, cleanliness.. it was all superb! We miss Patrice already!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

wonderful weekend

Love the location of this home. Had everything we needed. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristin i.

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

New years 2023

Cottage is Great Location to restaurants & wineries ! Loved walking down Main St St Helena! Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

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

Perfect Stay in St. Helena!

The cottage at Inn St. Helena was perfect for three couples. Each of the three rooms offered en-suite bathrooms. We cooked, laughed and enjoyed the patio. The innkeeper, Petrice, was so thoughtful and made certain that our stay was perfect. The location is an ideal home base for visiting Napa Valley wineries and is within walking distances of downtown St. Helena. We all highly recommend this property
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Micolyn M.

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

Perfect for group but glitches were odd.

pcomfy and coffee, fridge etc were appreciated. We c
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jill K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
not very good at all damp and cooled//
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Wine Trip

We were 3 couples and the house was perfect for that. Everyone had their own bath and the kitchen was a good place for breakfast before heading out.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

It was a great property!

It was a great location and cute property. Julian was very helpful! Also had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

A St. Helena gem

This is a great little cottage for 3 couples visiting wine country. All three bedrooms, each with its own full bath, are nicely appointed and furnished, well stocked, with comfortable beds. The kitchen is small, but has everything you need to prepare any meal. It even is stocked with St. Helena s own coffee, which is very good. Walk a block down Main St. to Model Bakery, or to shop in the many upscale shops available. Sit out on the front porch and enjoy that bottle of wine you just discovered. Patrice, the innkeeper, is such a delight. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen n.

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

Wonderfully comfortable

The cottage at Inn St Helena is lovely place to stay. The cottage is very roomy with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. It was spotless when we arrived, and the beds were very comfortable. It has a very cozy, quaint vibe, and the location is a short distance from downtown. There is a parking lot and ample on street parking.. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Tubular

Super large and spacious. Separate sitting throughout. Kitchen was well equipped and we had everything possible to cook multiple meals. All the bedrooms had big beds and they were soft and high quality. Communication was superb and we got all we asked for and more. Well done!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

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

Barry’s 60th

We stayed at this charming home to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday. Everything was perfect! A great home with everything we needed for a fabulous weekend. Julian, the manager was awesome! Providing us with a great caterer and fun places to visit. We would definitely recommend this home for your next visit to beautiful wine country,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Excellent stay!

Great place and very convenient! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve M.

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

Incredible location

The location was perfect. Easy to get to wineries and restaurants and Model Bakery every morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rex G.

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

St Helena Inn

Great location! The house was in excellent condition with both nice indoor and outdoor space. We will be back! Petrice was very helpful and good to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

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

Wonderful Birthday Weekend

We loved everything about our trip including staying at this lovely property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

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

Beautiful home in a great location!

We enjoyed this lovely home for our stay in Napa. It was really nice to walk to restaurants for dinner every evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Great location and thoughtful amenities

The cottage was well appointed with comfy bedding and large bathrooms, and just about anything else you could need for your home away from home. The location can’t be beat with walking distance to St Helena shops and wonderful restaurants. And the off-street parking was a real boost. We’ll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicci J.

Perfect location!

We had such a lovely time and The Inn House was perfect for our group of six. After tasting fantastic wines we were able to relax in the house and make a meal to go along with our new finds. The location was perfect for a stroll into town and pop into some of the cute stores. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergio O.

Fantastic property located on Main Street, St. Helena

Wonderful property to stay in downtown St, Helena. The rooms are well-appointed and very comfortable. The location is so convenient to the shops and restaurants - all within walking distance. Looking forward to staying here again for our future visits to the wine country.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Angelina O.

You will love this house!

We loved our stay in St. Helena! The house is in walking distance to many awesome restaurants and stores. The innkeeper is amazing! She is so friendly and welcoming. The house was perfect for our family. All 3 bedrooms have a full bathroom attached. The full kitchen is great and we spent some time sitting around the kitchen table. We ate our breakfast one morning in the outdoor area on a beautiful sunny day! The only downside is that the living room area is small. We would definitely rent this house again if we go to St. Helena with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Awesome stay!

Perfect location, beautifully appointed home! We loved the house! It was a perfect stay, although a little pricey. Madeline was an amazing host. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018