Looking for a low key and homey place to relax after a long day? Discover the lovely Spanish Villa Inn. It's like walking into someone's personal home. You have a library, a sitting room complete with a grand piano, a dining room and a lovely hostess named Mary who makes the stay totally worthwhile. This isn't a large corporate facility devoid of personal touches. It feels more like someone's home, who took the pains to convert this lovely home into a vacation rental for friends.||Some parts are a bit dated, but, that isn't a deterrent. We would stay here again and again, having discovered it on a recent trip up to St. Helena. I wish there were a print out on the history of the home, as it would be lovely to know more about this house, the grounds, the family, and how it came to be known as The Spanish Villa. Clearly, someone put a lot of love and care into the Villa. And Mary continues this tradition, with her charm and grace. And do take time for the breakfast. There's delicious granola, yogurt, bagels, eggs, fruit and fresh brewed coffee. Perfect for the...
Read moreMy husband and I recently spent three nights here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The rooms are more than adequate but the strength of the establishment lies in the wonderful, caring natures of Mary, the lady that makes your stay so enjoyable, and Roy, the owner. The breakfast buffet is delicious. The fresh fruit, granola, bagels, muffins - all amazing. A wonderful way to start the day - and all on beautiful china! I had read about the walls being thin, but it was not a problem for us. Perhaps it was tied to those travelers spending the night the same time we were there, but the inn was quiet. I certainly could not hear a guest snoring. Matter-of-fact, if it wasn't for breakfast we would not have met any of the guests - and they were fun, too - all enjoyable aspects to staying at a B&B. The grounds are simply beautiful and we enjoyed the fact that this property was tucked away a little bit off the...
Read moreMy husband and I stayed at The Spanish Villa Inn for 6 days and 5 nights because of a wedding venue that we attended. Part of those days coincided with the unexpected power shut-off that occurred in St. Helena and the Valley the second week in October. Roy couldn't be more hospitable and concerned for our comfort. My husband and I were appreciative for Roy's concern. We were very flexible. We called part of our stay 'glamping'. The surroundings are beautiful, the Inn is very comfy, the rooms are well appointed and the breakfast was just what we needed. The electricity was finally turned-on Friday at 6:00PM just before we left for the wedding rehearsal dinner. Too late to take a shower and shave; but we made it through the days prior to thanks to...
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