BEAR FLAG INN, Calistoga

Bear Flag Inn - Historic Napa Valley B&B with vineyard views, pool, and homemade breakfast

Set on 3.5 acres of secluded grounds, this historic Calistoga hotel features four distinctive guestrooms and a private cottage, each named after local historic figures. The rooms offer queen beds, private bathrooms with claw-foot tubs, antique furnishings, and views of either the Palisades Mountains, vineyards, or walnut grove. Bear Flag Inn serves farm-fresh egg breakfasts in a light-filled dining room, followed by complimentary local wine and appetizers in the afternoon. Guests have access to a heated swimming pool, hot tub, and multiple garden sitting areas. The property includes its own small vineyard and maintains a pool table for entertainment. Located minutes from downtown on Foothill Boulevard, the inn sits 18.5 miles from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport.

Pros

Each room features unique architectural elements, such as the Peter Storm room's vibrant stained-glass window

Farm-to-table breakfast uses eggs produced on the property

Private exterior entrances available for select rooms

Heart-shaped private patio adjoins the cottage accommodation

Cons

18.5 miles distance from nearest airport

Limited dining options on-site beyond breakfast service