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Two wicker chairs with blue patterned cushions on a wicker table, each with a glass of red wine and a vase of white flowers.
A well-maintained garden with hedges, flowering plants, and a sign for 'Inn St. Helena Bed & Breakfast' in Napa Valley.
A well-maintained garden with a large tree, neatly trimmed hedges, and a white picket fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with a view of trees, and a decorative wall piece.
A dining room with a wooden table set for a meal, chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Saint Helena, CA
  • Place, The Christopher Hill Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Merryvale Vineyards
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Beringer Vineyards
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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What's nearby

  • Cameo Cinema - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Christopher Hill Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Merryvale Vineyards - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Napa Valley Olive Oil Co - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Beringer Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gott's Roadside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Charlie’s Napa Valley - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beringer Vineyards - ‬11 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!
Built in 1872 and located right in the heart of downtown St. Helena, the historic Ambrose Bierce House gives you exclusive access to a private, 5-bedroom home surrounded by scenic hills, lush vineyards, and majestic redwoods.

The main floor includes a fully equipped kitchen stocked with everything you need to settle right in. (Please note: While past guest reviews may mention breakfast, the property has transitioned to a private home experience and breakfast is no longer served. You will have full use of the kitchen to prepare your own morning meals!)
Outside, the front garden is shaded by a massive heritage redwood tree, the perfect spot for morning coffee before walking to the nearby tasting rooms.

The sleeping layout is designed perfectly for groups.
- Ground-Floor King Suite: Features an indoor fireplace, an en-suite bathroom with a two-person jet tub, and a sliding glass door opening to a private patio.

- Upstairs Queen Suite: Two separate, connecting rooms (a main bedroom with a four-poster queen bed, and a sitting room with a fireplace, TV, and Murphy bed) joined by a shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom featuring a two-person jet tub and oversized tile shower.

- Upstairs Queen Room: A quiet room featuring a hand-carved oak bed and an en-suite bathroom with a large jet tub.

-2nd Upstairs Queen Room: Tucked in a quiet corner, featuring an iron and brass bed and an en-suite bathroom with an extra-deep soaking tub.

Traveling with a larger party? We have additional accommodations on the exact same property, including our Cottage House and a Loft Studio. Please send us a message to inquire about multi-unit rentals to accommodate up to 20 guests.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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 aged 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 to 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
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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ambrose Bierce House: Private 5-Bedroom Downtown St. Helena Historic Home have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What makes Ambrose Bierce House: Private 5-Bedroom Downtown St. Helena Historic Home a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Ambrose Bierce House: Private 5-Bedroom Downtown St. Helena Historic Home.

Is there a private hot tub at Ambrose Bierce House: Private 5-Bedroom Downtown St. Helena Historic Home?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ambrose Bierce House: Private 5-Bedroom Downtown St. Helena Historic Home?

No, Ambrose Bierce House: Private 5-Bedroom Downtown St. Helena Historic Home does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ambrose Bierce House: Private 5-Bedroom Downtown St. Helena Historic Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ambrose Bierce House: Private 5-Bedroom Downtown St. Helena Historic Home?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ambrose Bierce House: Private 5-Bedroom Downtown St. Helena Historic Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

wonderful weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location with a great patio to hang/grill out and their Mgt on site is very attentive

Can't wait to stay again this Fall!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018