Wine tasting holidays are very popular in California. Napa Valley like most wine growing regions of the world is rich with the culture unique to old wine growing families. It is a culture that is celebrated by the communities around the vineyards and the wineries, reflected in their houses, businesses and day to day activities. Even the vacation rentals in the area are a testament to this.
St. Helena Rental Home
A truly charming rental cottage that can accommodate from 4 to 6 guests goes for only $300/week. It sits right in the heart of downtown St. Helena, merely steps from all the shops, restaurants and wineries. From here, guests can conveniently spend the days tasting the region's finest wines. After a full day at the wineries, you can relax at the cottage's spacious backyard with its outdoor fireplace, with yes, another glass of the region's best wines.
Red Door Inn
This popular B&B has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with over sized soaking tubs, sleeps 6 and goes for $265/night. Discounted rates are offered during the winter. This small town cottage has a wood-burning fireplace indoors and another one in its private courtyard. A very cozy retreat, this holiday rental is equipped with a miniature library dedicated to wine and the arts, for guests who like curling up with a good book.
Ambrose Bierce House
This is a warm and hospitable 1872 Victorian era B&B inn. It has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and sleeps 10. For $199/night, experience the charm of being located right at the heart of the finest wineries in Napa Valley. They offer full-champagne breakfasts. Apart from wine tasting, guests can enjoy ballooning, bicycling and romantic leisurely walks amongst the sweet vines of the region.
Although wine tasting is most definitely the highlight of a Napa Valley vacation, staying at one of their popular holiday rentals and mingling with the locals can only enhance the experience.