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Cottage Grove Inn
Category: Hotels & Travel Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast [Edit]
1711 Lincoln AveCalistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-8400
Announcement
Wellness Special now til March 31st
Sun-Thur
$295 plus tax includes 1 night &
2 mud or mineral baths
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7:30 am - 8 pm
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
42 reviews for Cottage Grove Inn
42 reviews in English
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Review from Kristina N.
San Jose, CA
2/8/2012 2 photos
Love love love the Cottage Grove Inn!
Decided I wanted to a relaxing getaway for my birthday last month and it was everything I hoped for & more. We took advantage of the Cozy Nights special they have going on now which includes two nights at your own private cottage, in room couples massage & soak, and a wine tasting tour at Beringer Winery for $535. Without the deal and during if we went during peak months, it would've been $890! Kind of pricey and we probably wouldn't have booked for that price, yeeks! But if you're made of money, do it!
The cottage itself has cute shabby chic decor, is clean, has luxurious sheets and down comforters/pillows, VERY comfortable king bed, huge jet tub, flat screen tv, fridge, and good quality speakers!
They're staff was great including the massage therapists that came and did our couples massage. They were professional and made us feel very relaxed & comfortable!
The location itself is conveiniently located near restaurants and shops and is only a short walk away. This made it easy for us since this was our first time in Calistoga.
I would recommend this place to anyone! Thanks Cottage Grove Inn! -
Review from R Z.
Daly City, CA
9/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best bed & breakast in town. The cottages made it more romantic. Privacy was outstanding.
Donna the manager is so polite & informative. She goes up & beyond her job to make us comfortable & happy.
She knows her winery very well. Plus she can also give 10% off in some restaurants in Calistoga.
This is a must stay when staying in Calistoga. It can be a bit pricey but well worth it. I would come again.
Thank you cottage grove inn.. -
Review from Chuck N.
1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
Lovely cottages and a peaceful, private stay near Napa, but ridiculously expensive. $300 a night on average is just too much for a king bed, a tub, openbar on wine and cheese at 5-7pm and a nice breakfast. It's would be amazing if it was in the $150-200 range, but 3 bills, not worth it since other "all inclusive resorts of the same price" in top vacation destinations give you fine dining, openbar on alcohol 24/7, activities, excursions, meet and greets, etc. If you find a deal (they have ton on groupon/yelp/living social), it's worth $150, get it. Don't pay full price, save the money for wine and food.
Comment from Donna J. of Cottage Grove Inn 1/26/2012
Chuck We are located in the Napa Valley and prices are… More » -
Review from Jennifer C.
Newark, CA
12/22/2011
Best place we've stayed in Napa valley. Loved the private cottage, staff was very friendly, and the massage was amazing... would definitely stay here again.
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Review from Rachna K.
Mountain View, CA
12/12/2011
The most fantastic getaway location for a weekend or even a week. Great service, fantastic staff that pay attention to every detail. Great food, wine, cheese, massages. I wish we had never left!
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Review from Pam G.
5/10/2011
This was our second time staying at the Cottage Grove Inn. The first time was 10 years ago when we got married and it is just as nice now as it was then. The cottages are private and comfortable and seem to have everything that you need. We mentioned that we were coming for our anniversary and they had a bottle of Prosecco waiting in our room with a note saying Happy Anniversary as well as some mints thanking us for our return visit. The breakfast in the morning was really good. In addition to the normal continental breakfast type items of fruit, cereal, juice, yogurt, coffee, they had a fantastic quiche and would make you waffles or fruit smoothies to order!
The staff was very friendly, check in/out were very smooth and easy and it's great to be able to take a short walk into town for shopping, drinks, etc. no complaints! -
Review from Irina R.
Sacramento, CA
12/20/2011
I had the utmost luck to be able to purchase a groupon for the Cottage Grove Inn, and could not be happier with the experience. The staff is so wonderful, and the cottage (we stayed in #14) is immaculate. The fireplace and the jacuzzi tub are a treat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would reserve again in a heart beat.
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Review from Fräulein J.
San Leandro, CA
1/31/2011
By far one of the most romantic, well-kept inn's I've ever stayed at. The room was immaculate - the grounds were gorgeous...the staff was kind and welcoming.
Cottage Grove Inn is walking distance from the downtown area of Calistoga - and a nice walk at that! The cottage itself was gorgeous and inviting. From the fireplace, to the jacuzzi bathtub - this place was designed to make you NEVER want to leave.
I can't wait to go back and have a reservation a couple weeks from now! Highly, highly recommended. -
Review from debbie r.
San Francisco, CA
2/6/2011
I wanted a B&B spot for our second anniversary that was cozy, secluded, and had a private hot tub and fireplace. Those were the specs i searched for on Yelp and the top-notch reviews for Cottage Inn convinced me to spend $330/night ($295 incl tax) for the weekend. I think the rooms are $100 more in high tourist season.
The price was outside of my normal comfort zone but it was worthwhile. As all the other reviews have said, the cabins are well appointed, the jacuzzi tub is roomy for two people, and the staff is attentive. The layout of the cabin was considerate and the bed was so comfortable that i am seriously considering investing in expensive down pillows. The fireplace worked so-so, never kicked up a lot of heat, but i did successfully kick up a romantic feeling.
We only left the cabin for food **ahem** and the most successful ventures were to a nice foodmart a few blocks away. Bought wine, champagne, cheese and bread, and raced back to our wonderful cabin. The restaurants in that Calistoga commercial strip seem mediocre compared to San Francisco fare -- only my SF-centric opinion -- so a romantic picnic-style meal by the fireplace felt more fulfilling (and helped balance out the room costs).
At the time we booked, the Inn offered a Yelp coupon for a free mud bath or mineral bath. We scheduled a mineral bath for Friday afternoon, shortly after we arrived, and that was a perfect way to soak ourselves into the vacation. The venue, Roman Baths (or something like that), was a little dumpy and gymnasium-like but the attendant was nice and the water felt great.
This B&B was precisely the romantic spot that i envisioned. I definitely encourage anyone on the fence about its pricing to treat yourself. Our weekend would have felt much different if we had skimped on the hotel accommodations. -
Review from Keith K.
Sunnyvale, CA
1/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
After being allowed to walk in and look at a room we discovered that the Calistoga Spa Hot Springs was NOT the place we wanted to be so we hopped on Yelp. Based simply on reviews our choice easily a toss up between the Chanric over on Foothill Road and the Cottage Grove Inn that I write about here.
We made a phone call to each and decided to investigate the Cottage Grove Inn first. Well, we never made any further. Nestled amongst two rows of small stand-alone cottages was a small, cozy, fireplace lit dining area and the reception/office. We walked in to inquire more and after Katie allowed us to look inside a cottage we were sold.
Our "cottage" was new and modern. It included a fireplace, an entertainment area that had a mini bar, coffee/tea & a stereo system. There was also a LARGE jacuzzi tub and shower, and a plush king bed with a down feather bed on top.
After arriving we headed straight to the reception area for "wine and cheese hour" which was actually 4pm-7pm, or 5pm-7pm. We were immediately greeted by Tracy from Jessup Winery who was there pouring very generous tastes of their current releases and chatting up the patrons. (Check out their "Table For Four" release, a Bordeaux-style blend, and the Atlas Peak Cab!) We enjoyed generous amount of cheese, crackers, wine, and most importantly, great company.
Our stay included a mud bath or mineral bath over at Roman Spas, and we ended up with both which we did the next morning. Despite the poor reviews of Roman Spas I found it to be ridiculously relaxing and delightful. Keep in mind it was a first for me, but I could very easily imagine a better environment than what seemed like the back parking lot of a hotel.
The staff at Cottage Grove Inn were all extremely attentive and helpful when approached for suggestions on places to eat, etc. In the morning we showed up for breakfast literally minutes before it ended at 10AM and we were nearly waited on hand and foot despite the small continental buffet style breakfast. (We were hand made waffles!) Everyone was very helpful and made sure that we had the best possible experience.
The only things saving the 5th star was the location of our cottage to the main office, and the general location of all of the cottages. Location, location, location!
First the general location was on the last curve heading east out of town. Traffic coming in and out could be heard, but really only if a window was open on your cottage, as ours was. Lastly, despite being off-season they put us in the cottage closest to the reception/dining building which lacked that little bit of extra privacy which could have easily been remedied by placing us a few cottages down.
Recommended! About $260 for a night, out the door. -
Review from Kaj HeGe H.
San Francisco, CA
12/1/2010
I leave the 5 stars for something really fantastic, so 4 stars from me is very good. Great place, location, and staff.
The earlier reviews have covered the high standard and the great feel of the cottages, so I will just agree - they are charming. It was chilly and rainy during the weekend, but very warm and nice inside. Great beds, fireplace, etc. The only thing that disturbed me a little was the (otherwise great) small windows in the roof, which were a bit noisy when it rained (my wife did not hear a thing, though). We were in cottage #10.
Because we could not make the happy hour on either nights, they brought wine and cheese to our cottage - very nice.
We had a couples massage, which started by them sending us to the jacuzzi with a small bottle of sparkling - a very nice start. And then 90 mins of great massage by a couple of very nice and professional ladies.
We will definitely stay here when we go to Calistoga again! -
Review from Morgan W.
Bozeman, MT
11/14/2010
Great staff, location, and environment. The wine and cheese hour, the massages, the bikes and picnic baskets for use all make this place ideal for the couple that wants to get away to Napa for some relaxation.
I know that my boyfriend and I had a lovely stay, and we hope to stay again. -
Review from Keith L.
Washington D.C., DC
11/8/2010
Great place, friendly staff, and good value. We have stayed at the Cottage Grove before and during the construction of our home in Knights Valley, and wish we could move one of the cottages up to our hillside intact as our guest house. We love everything about the place.
As a gay couple we have always felt welcome at the Inn, and have made friends with many of the people who work there. Now that the house is finished we will encourage our overflow guests to stay at Cottage Grove. We plan to stop by from time-to-time just to say hello. -
Review from JazzMarie C.
Burlingame, CA
4/6/2010
Thanks to all the previous yelpers who reviewed Cottage Grove!
WOW! I mean WOW! This establishment is absolutely everything it's worked up to be and more.
Donna was professional and helpful over the phone. Katie was as sweet as pie when I checked in.
I loved:
The fact that you are given the opportunity to check in at your leisure. Check in hours are between 3pm-7pm. So there is no need to rush or worry that your reservation will be forfeited if you should be lagging on your way up to and through wine country. All you have to do is call beforehand if you think you may be later than 7 so they can arrange to have your keys set aside for you.
My BF is allergic to down bedding. I requested synthetic bedding when I made the reservation. My request was fulfilled. THANKS for not making me worry about tracking down a housekeeper to change the sheets :)
LOVE that each cottage had its own parking spot immediately beside the cottage (with the exception of a few cottages - check the map on their website or simply call and ask). It really felt like pulling into your own little home away from home.
Amenity list is absurd... and I mean this in a GOOD way! I mean it's ridiculous how many fabulous treats you are presented with! I could go down the list one by one but I'm not. Take what you see on their website as truth. I think someone previously mentioned in a review... this place is definitely a 2 or more day stay vacay... HUH - what? Sorry I got carried away ... 1 day is NOT long enough to completely take in everything.
Bottom line is I will definitely be back and I will definitely stay longer. And YOU definitely wont be disappointed!!!! -
Review from Bucky K.
San Francisco, CA
8/20/2007
Before we moved to the Bay Area, my wife and I looked into taking a weekend trip to Wine Country in order to celebrate another year of marital bliss. Another year in which we managed not to smother each other in our sleep. You have got to celebrate those kind of milestones.
We wanted someplace a little off the beaten path. Something nice. Something un-pretentious. Un-pretentious in Wine Country can be a little hard to come by, no matter where you look.
We found everything we wanted and more at Cottage Grove Inn. You actually get your own separate cottage which means lots of privacy. No shared walls which means lots of quiet. Our cottage was amazing. The king-sized bed was one of the most comfortable beds I've ever had the privilege of sleeping in. Fireplace, huge tub, large porch with rocking chairs, TVs, DVD players(along with a great movie library), sitting room... Everything you could possibly want for a nice romantic weekend.
Next to the office is a gathering room where they host a wine and cheese hour during mid-afternoon. Great touch, but if you been winery-hopping all day, more wine when you get back may feel just be too much. You would think you couldn't get tired of wine, but spend a couple days drinking it all day long...
The staff was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. There are certain time restrictions as far as minimum nights you have to stay on the weekend. Two nights at least, if I remember correctly. Which really shouldn't bother you because you really wouldn't want to check out after one night. -
Review from Sarah B.
San Francisco, CA
5/28/2008
A lovely place to stay in Calistoga, i felt very special.
Ditto what everyone else has said...cute, comfy, friendly, wine, cheese, jacuzzi, fireplace, classical music, porch and rocking chairs.
My personal yelp additions not to be missed are Schwinn cruisers (free loaners) and afternoon chocolate chip cookies. -
Review from Erik W.
San Mateo, CA
12/8/2010
A definite get away from the Bay Area! Each cottage comes equipped with a fireplace and jet tub! Very romantic location and we (as a gay couple) were very comfortable being together at this charming place. The staff is so friendly and accommodating, the wine & cheese hour is abundant. As well as breakfast!
Comfortable, friendly, accommodating and simply relaxing! We are so looking forward to visiting again. -
Review from Rebecca C.
Sunnyvale, CA
6/13/2010
If you want a super relaxing, romantic weekend, then stay here!
I planned the weekend for my S.O'.s 35th birthday - no problem with my asking Cottage Grove to get some helium balloons and champagne waiting for him when we arrived.
The cottages are so cute - we had cottage #14 and it was far back off of the main road so we did not hear much traffic and it was very private. Each cottage is individually themed - we had the Tuscany suite. Each cottage gets its own parking spot, outside porch seating area, and I believe bird feeder as well.
The beds are SUPER-comfortable - very large and with down bedding unless you request otherwise. The TV's are flatscreens and they have extended cable. DVDs from the front desk - 2 out at a time - decent selection including newer ones such as Avatar. Very nice wood flooring. We LOVED the skylight in both the main living area as well as the bathroom and cathedral ceilings - it felt very airy and roomy.
Breakfast - quiche (flavor changes daily), waffles upon request, 3 different cold cereals, Walla Walla and Clover brand yogurt, freshly-baked scones/muffins/breads, fruit, smoothies upon request, orange juice, latte/cappuccino/etc - we never ate it at the breakfast nook and always took it back to our room.
Wine and cheese nightly from 5-7p.m. - again, we just took it back to our room. About 6 varieties of wine, reds and whites, along with cheese and crackers and mixed nuts/dried fruit.
Refreshing homemade fruit-scented water in the lobby - changes daily. First day was pineapple and mango, second day was watermelon and mint - very refreshing (NOT sweetened).
They have bicycles with helmets which we took for a spin. In each cottage they also have a picnic back-pack in you want to go on a picnic. It was pretty hot when we went so we did not venture too far on the bikes.
Lovely stay and such a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area - can't wait to come back - a bit pricey but well worth it for a special occasion. -
Review from GILBERT P.
Anaheim, CA
1/17/2010 8 photos
An Unforgettable Anniversary. Season "Winter"
This place I found on yelp after 1 night in another local Inn/spa that was OK at best.
Luckily they had availability and so I booked it on-line as soon as I could. When we got there our first impression was of warmth. It's what you'd expect from a getaway, tranquil, quiet and privacy from the moment you park in your own driveway. How cool is that?
Upon opening the door to your cottage you find out right away that your on vacation. We decided to end the evening with a nice snack of cheese, crackers and wine from the local vineyards of course while sitting by the fire. Then we used the indoor jacuzzi which was amazing! To top it off it was early January so we had the softest most beautiful rain that day. IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE!
I have to mention this again, they had a 2 person deep jacuzzi that was meant for 2 people and I'm not a small guy either. It was such a comfortable experience that I plan to have one installed in my home.
PROS:
- Quiet, Cozy,
- Sound proof (for you loud couples)
- Thee BEST 2 person Jacuzzi
- Fully Stocked Bar with snacks
- Free use of a back pack and bikes for that romantic picnic
- Spa essentials like toiletries, slippers, robs, bath salts of lavender
which my wife LOVED!
- Complementary Breakfast, Cheese and Wine Tasting
- Complementary DVD rentals
- Free Wi-fi
- Walking distance to town
- Helpful and Kind Staff
CONS:
- because of the rain we had a small ant problem that was solved
with a paper towel
- Sky light above the bed could use an optional shade should you
decide to sleep in.
CONCLUSION:
We Loved this place and do plan to return in the future. SO BOOK IT NOW! what are you waiting for? -
Review from Todd I.
Reno, NV
12/21/2009
The Cottage Grove Inn is the best place I have ever stayed. I've been to some nice resorts and hotels, but the charm and attention to detail here puts this place on a must stay list. I will look forward to coming back here, not because it is ultra snobby, but because it is a friendly, welcoming and charming in many ways.
Details down to how good the hand towels smell are not overlooked. The fireplace and giant bathroom tub allowed me a level of relaxation I have not seen.
Katie and staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Any question we had was treated with care, respect, thoughtfulness and sometimes even humor. -
Review from lynnie p.
Richmond, CA
2/9/2008
For the price, you would expect a bit more somethin-somethin', but hey, it's not like it's a fancy-schmancy hotel. We're talking cottages here people.
I have had the privilege of staying here twice. You can read from the other reviews about the theme-y cottages, the "happy hour" and all the amenities offered. My favorite part of the cottage experience is the 2-person jet tub. It is so freakin huge. Right next to the tub is a window overlooking the sitting area and fireplace. Right across from the sitting area is the comfy bed. I like how private the cottages are and how you would totally think that you're alone until the next day when you see a few people at breakfast in the main house. One night, we skipped out on the nearby dining options (lots in walking distance) and just had an indoor picnic. Kinda romantic.
Yes, I would definitely come back here again, but at $350/night, I might have to forgo a couple of new pairs of shoes. -
Review from Monica S.
San Francisco, CA
1/27/2008
Perfect for the cold season.. The cottages are charming. We stayed in the Tuscany cottage, the interior was decorated with pieces from Tuscany. The fireplace was the perfect touch, it's a gas fireplace - they place firewood outside of your cottage for convenience. In the bathroom there's a 2 person jacuzzi tub, on top is a candle and complementary lavender bath salts. The king sized bed is very comfy!
From 5-7 there's wine and cheese hour in the guest room. It's soo cozy, fire in the fireplace while you enjoy a lovely glass of white/red wine with a wonderful assortment of cheese.
In the morning they have complementary breakfast. The spread includes cereal (3 different kinds), pastries, fresh fruit, waffles made upon request, fresh orangle juice.. and your choice of java (cappuccino, expresso, or just regular coffee)
Although we enjoyed our stay along with the amenities we thought it was a bit pricey .. $350ish a night.. I would have given it 5 stars had the price been in the $250 range. Will we come back? hmm maybe, but it's definitely an experience so I must recommend it.. -
Review from Reena R.
Corte Madera, CA
4/2/2009 4 photos
My husband and I just returned from the Cottage Grove Inn, where we stayed in Cottage #10 ~ The Gardner's Cottage. Although the price was a bit high for our budget... we decided to give it a shot, to celebrate our anniversary. What a great place!
The staff was very friendly, and accommodating. They showed warm hospitality with a smile. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely kind!
The room was lovely - and exceptionally clean. Comfortable bed, huge jacuzzi for two (including bath salts and candles), his and her sinks, Wireless Internet, VERY comfy chairs by the fireplace, lovely porch with rockers, mini fridge, Music, DVD player, flat screen TV... even a soft, warm throw blanket. They had a picnic basket, cruiser bikes with locks and helmets, games, DVDs, books, wonderful wine and cheese, and a delightful breakfast... ALL included!
We liked the location of cottages 10-14, best. Nice afternoon sun on the porch. We enjoyed our little cottage so much - we didn't want to go out to dinner... we simply picked up some fruits and snacks at the market, and ate in both nights! And after a relaxing soak in your private jacuzzi... no need to spend extra on a massage (though they DO offer that if you want - and I hear its GREAT).
All and all - we had a great time... and would absolutely return! I highly recommend it. -
Review from Leo A.
Pleasanton, CA
4/20/2009 5 photos
This was our second visit here and when we're in the wine country, we'll always stay here.
We have tried the Library cottage in the past and this time picked the Nautical cottage. As you can see by my posted pictures, the cottage was bright and cozy. I loved the ambiance of the room, it was refreshing and relaxing.
The amenities of the the Cottage Grove Inn are spectacular; from the Wine and Cheese hour to the high thread count sheets and the fabulous staff.
I highly recommend the Cottage Grove Inn to anyone going to the wine country. -
Review from Amy J.
Alameda, CA
5/25/2006
100% dreamy! A row of cottages with individual "themes" nestled on a side street at the end of the commercial strip of downtown Calistoga.
King size super comfy bed, hot tub, shower, bar-entertainment center with sink, fridge, coffee pot and tv/vcr/dvd technologies, fireplace, writing desk, front porch, lounge chairs, ceiling fan and dual bathroom sinks. They host a wine and cheese happy hour and continental breakfast with delicious fresh fruit and pastries.
Pretty pricey, so save up and go for it!! or get a gift certificate from amazing friends, like we did. -
Review from Jenn C.
Danville, CA
5/14/2010
This place is AMAZING!!!!
My husband and I started staying here about 3 years ago, and we come now twice a year.
Everything is always perfect and they remember us every time we come.
The cottages are private and quiet, you get wine and cheese in the evening and an amazing breakfast in the morning. You can borrow movies and use bikes to ride around Napa.
It's my favorite place. -
Review from leigh b.
Muir Beach, CA
3/19/2011
This place is lovely, and the staff, especially the manager are really on their game. For instance, this was our 2nd visit and there was a note with luggage tag thanking us for our return trip (let me be clear - it was years between visits...)
Also, my husband noticed a lower price (all the rooms are the same - all cottages) and called to ask if we could have that rate. While the desk person couldn't answer that over the phone, I'm happy to report that the Cottage Grove Inn just charged the lower rate.
I'd highly recommend this place - you can walk to town, talk to other travelers and feel like you have your own space. Thanks Cottage Grove Inn!!! -
Review from David L.
Daly City, CA
7/27/2010
Wow this place is nice!!! Came up here for a weekend getaway and it was soo relaxing!! The staff is friendly, the cottages are very private and cozy and the location is perfect. Calistoga is nice to visit but I suggest that you stay here! The free wine and cheese happy hour is nice also!! Although it is a bit pricey I can definitely suggest this place for a special occasion.
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Review from Remaining U.
San Jose, CA
9/9/2009
My boyfriend and I stayed at the Cottage Grove Inn this passed weekend and really really enjoyed it. We heard about it from my cousin and his fiancee who just absolutely love the place - so we took them with us! We stayed one night - which is absolutely not enough but it was so gorgeous, private, peaceful and relaxing...
The service from the beginning was impeccable and unlike anything else - upon making our reservation the informed us of the wine and cheese buffet that happened from 5-7 pm and told us if we were not going to be able to make it to let them know and they would kindly put some in our room for us. Upon checking in they handed up a lovely packet of materials that had maps, winery listings and even things that they offered to their guests (i.e. massages in the room, complimentary bikes to use for the day).
The wine and cheese buffet was excellent, it included about 10 different cheeses and a bunch of different crackers with about 7 different wine selections (red and white). It was really fresh and extremely yummy. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and SO clean and organized. Personalized notes in the room - really make you feel like they thought about your stay there.
Breakfast was so great - the service was amazing. The wonderful ladies that worked the breakfast service offered us a fresh waffle and/or quiche and then even brought them out to our table outside (with all the trimmings)! Fruit, juice, coffee, tea - you name it. They also had oatmeal, cereal with fresh bananas. It was just wonderful.
I know that the price is up there- but even for one night (and a splurge) it is an amazing place to go - relax - and enjoy time with you special someone. -
Review from Peter B.
Jackson, NH
11/22/2008
I have stayed here 3 times now, beginning almost 12 years ago when they first opened. Our recent stay was nice, but the Inn has gotten expensive. The amenities are excellent--in room coffee (the good stuff)-- a wine and cheese hour, etc. Breakfast is fresh fruit, pastries, and waffles-- a little protein would be nice (eggs, something)... The cottages are still quite nice, though the one we were in felt a bit worn for the money. Calistoga is a great place to stay and, if I could visit this Inn again for a bit less $, I'd probably return.
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Review from Detox B.
San Anselmo, CA
12/30/2006
From the road this place looks kind of ordinary...however, once your enter the individual cottages - they are awesome! Killer comfy beds, huge tubs that you can just relax w/a glass of wine in....perfect.
I'm doing minus one star for service because the people working there were just kind of average. You have these fun, plush little cottages and average level service (kind of a bummer)...we stayed there for our wedding, and mentioned that when we made the reservations - and was just kind of surprised at the ho-hum service. Ordinarily not a a big deal - but it's not like this place is cheap!
(Total opposite from the places we stayed at for our honeymoon in Thailand where it seems like the staff went totally overboard to accomodate the smallest wish!) -
Review from Rilee M.
San Diego, CA
8/12/2010
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon a year ago and we cannot wait to go back. From the moment we arrived the service was outstanding! The staff is extremely friendly and they make you feel very comfortable.
The cottages are so cute with wonderful patios and rocking chairs. The property is very well kept. There are beautiful garden areas where you can sit and enjoy the amazing breakfast every morning. The breakfast is included and it is wonderful- waffles, quiche, smoothies, lattes, everything. Something else we loved was that you can check out a DVD for free at the front office if you want to just relax one evening. Definitely a relaxing and romantic place to stay! -
Review from Sasha K.
Long Beach, CA
7/27/2010
The cottages are quite private and very charming, clean, and comfortable (except that we thought the mattress was too soft, but we tend to like firm mattresses). It is a wonderful place to spend a couple of nights! It's walking distance from the main street and restaurants. If you are staying in the area longer than a couple of nights, however, you might also want to stay a night or more at a place that is further from a main road in a more rural setting.
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Review from S U.
Petaluma, CA
6/12/2008
This place is an absolute gem!!
I find it more and more difficult to find locations in the valley that are unpretencious, reasonably priced and an overall great deal, but this place has it all.
The staff is amazing, so friendly and accomodating. Everyone gets their own private little house, with huge amazing beds, a two person jacuzzi and wood burning fireplace with your very own firewood right on the porch.
They include a nightly wine and cheese hour where you can sit outside and enjoy the peacful surroundings.
Some people mentioned price being too high but you are in the Napa valley and compared to everywhere else this place is very reasonably priced for what you are getting.
We can't wait to come back and try a different cottage next time, as they all have their own theme and are all different! -
Review from Kris L.
5/23/2009 9 photos
I had bought a gift certificate at a silent auction last year for Cottage Grove Inn and finally went last month.
To give you a little background, the man and I had gotten the gift certificate intending to make a trip to Calistoga at some point, but then he decided he needed to find himself and the gift certificate was going to expire and I had no one to go with and refused to let it go to waste, so decided to invite my sis and have a nice girls day in Calistoga.
The day we went was rainy and unpleasant, so we checked in right at 3:00pm. It was fast, easy, and our room was definitely ready for us. We had Cottage #11, I believe - the Travelers cottage. It was SO nice! I liked the location. There's a parking space for your car right in front of your cottage. There's rockers on the front porch. HUGE, super comfy king sized bed with high thread count sheets. Wireless internet available in your cabin, or you could use the computer in the gift shop. Fireplace in every cabin, although we decided not to risk burning the place down. Gigantic bathroom with a two person jacuzzi tub and double sinks. Great amenities. We decided to just walk to nearby Cal-Mart and pick up some food and we brought it back to the cabin to have dinner. We also stopped by the wine and cheese hour (bring your tray if you're going to eat in your room!) and picked up some food. It was super yum! They also have tons of DVDs to choose from to watch in-room. We decided to get Mamma Mia! and had a lot of fun singing and dancing along with the movie in our cabin. The included breakfast is really good too. Great choice of food. They make huge waffles fresh for you and even smoothies with whatever you want in them.
My only complaint was our shower was really wonky. It would have nice, hot water for a couple minutes and then all of a sudden turn freezing cold for a couple minutes before it would turn hot again. It was definitely not pleasant, but was a surefire way to wake me up in the morning. The general manager sent out an email to check to make sure everything was fine a couple days after and I wrote her back and told her about the shower, so that was pretty cool.
If I could afford it, I'd visit this place again in an instant! -
Review from Amy F.
Oakland, CA
3/1/2010
This place is so romantic and lovely, it was hard to leave. I especially loved the big, comfy bed, the spa tub for two, the fireplace, the wine and cheese hour and free buffet breakfast and the free dvd library! Actually, I could keep going on and on about what I loved! Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!
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Review from Josh M.
San Francisco, CA
11/24/2009
Worth every penny!
We stayed here for one night (Big mistake, make it 2 at least!) and had a blast.
Driving in from the street, I felt a little uneasy for the price I paid. Especially after just driving through Indian Valley Springs. But once inside, we met Katie who was great! She showed us the little common area and explained to use the amenities they had.
When my gf and I stepped into the room, our jaws dropped. The place is beautiful. The king sized bed is sooo comfortable! Every detail was looked over and my worries were set aside.
They could use a better sound system, but thats moot. We weren't there for movies and tv. Thats the only nit pick I could think of.
Wine and cheese hour was okay, but again...its a place to sleep, not a place to wine and dine.
Breakfast was great. Make sure to order a smoothy or 2! -
Review from Kica G.
San Francisco, CA
10/29/2010
Be careful when you book with this place. I made my reservation over the phone and they quoted the price as $295.00. This was two days before the reservation date and they usually require a two night minimum but since they had not filled up, they decided to let us stay for only one night. Not once during the booking did they mention additional tax or a grand total of $336.00. I only learned of this total after they sent me a confirmation email. When I responded to the email saying that this was not the price I had been quoted they offered to cancel the reservation. When I said that I wanted to stay with them at the price we had agreed to over the phone they said that wasn't possible but that they would be happy to give us the number of somewhere else to stay. Could this be because I also mentioned that my wife would be staying with me, outing ourselves as gay? I can't imagine that they will be booking anyone else there this weekend, since it is now a day before the reservation. So they would rather make no money on the cottage, then have a gay couple stay there. I decided to cancel and go somewhere else. As a gay couple, we're used to this kind of treatment when we travel to other parts of the world, but in Calistoga? Sad.
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Review from Lovemykiddo s.
Carlsbad, CA
11/6/2010
This was such a cute little place and had so many amenities. It was very clean they were all really friendly. My husband and I went there for our wedding anniversary and we had a great time. I highly recommend getting the in room massage. The only reason I gave it a 4 was because it is pricey, but so is everything else around. One night we just stayed in, lit a fire, rented a movie, ordered pizza and drank some wine. It was fabulous!
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Review from Jennifer M.
San Francisco, CA
10/6/2010
My mom came into town from dc and i wanted to take her to calistoga for a late birthday getaway. I booked a place at calistoga inn and brewery just to find out the day of that there was construction going on that night and that the place was in need of an update. We left and started driving to see some of our other choices out there and found cottage grove inn and i then proceeded to go on yelp and there was a 75.00 off coupon for new clients so we booked it. I was so impressed, it was the cutest little cottage. When we checked in the receptionist was sweet and told us that wine and chesse would be served from 5-7. The rooms were spacious and cozy. There is a working fireplace and a jacuzzi tub with bath salts and a candle for a splendid bath. There was also a fully stocked wet bar. There was also little cute details like postcards that had a sign to return to the front desk for free postage. I also loved that contential breakfast was served from 7:30-10. They have waffles and lattes made to order, fresh quiche, there was also a variety of cereal and fresh baked goods and organic yogurt. It was nice to enjoy breakfast in there little lounge that was cozy. The girls that served breakfast were extremely helpful(Thanks ladies). We also got to talk to Debbie the manager for a while and she was so helpful and sweet recommending spas we could go to. Thanks Debbie me and my mom will be back next year. It was such a treat, I felt like i was in a little tree house!!!
