The Foothill House
The Foothill House is located 1.5 miles north of Calistoga. The Inn is a turn of the century farm house surround by trees and wild life. Suites and a luxurious cottage is available. Each suite is individually decorated with country... more
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| "Napa in November"
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11/22/2009 |
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My recent stay at the Foothill House was outstanding....
Before choosing this B & B, I read all the other reviews, as you are doing, and decided to stay based on what I had read. From the moment I walked through the door of my room I knew I had made the right decision....Charm, Charm, Charm, privacy, quiet, and picturesque. The hostess and innkeeper, Darla, was gracious and accomodating, always available to answer a question, provide a resource, or suggest a special local experience to make your stay memorable.
The setting was serence, with a waterfall, pond, lots of fountains, and plenty of outdoor private sitting/relaxing space. You have the choice of having the company of other guests, or just having privacy. It was the perfect balance and made you feel you had the whole guesthouse to yourself. I can't wait to visit again and highly recommend it! View Reviewer Info
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| "A FANTASTIC B&B Experience"
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10/6/2009 |
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We stayed at the Foothill House to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary and were absolutely treated to a first class experience by our host, Darla. The facility is well kept, on beautiful acreage and conveniently located to many features and attractions in Napa Valley and beyond. Darla couldn't have been more gracious and helpful in providing excellent advice and guidance as to what wineries and attractions we might want to visit. She also provided us with discount coupons for dining, attractions and wine touring/ tasting, which we gratefully accepted and used. She made sure we were provisioned with nightly cookies, sherry and a cooler with water as we started our day. She even sent us on our way home with a package of her cookies! A very thoughtful touch. The 'Quail Roost' cottage accommodation was fabulous- private (sitting alone at the top of a hill on their property), quite spacious (easily 1400 sq. ft.) comfortable, homey and with excellent amenities including a jacuzzi tub with private atrium overlooking a waterfall (wow!), a modern kitchenette and wet bar with teas, coffee and a coffeemaker and a wonderful fireplace hearth to relax in front of after a busy day. Her meals were excellent, served in our room and she was happy to accommodate our special dietary needs. Comfy bathrobes and slippers were provided for lounging as well. Darla sincerely treats you as family when you are her guest. Be assured we will be coming back to Foothill House and recommending her establishment to all our friends. Thanks for sharing your home and hearth with us Darla, we loved meeting and staying with you!
-Linda & Larry T. View Reviewer Info
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| "This is a Keeper"
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7/29/2009 |
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My husband Rich and I were in Calistoga for our niece's wedding in May. We looked on-line for a place to say and decided to stay at the Foothill House Bed & Breakfast. What a wonderful surprise we had when we checked in. We stayed in the Lupine Suite which was just lovely. All the amenities you could wish for at no extra charge. Homemade cookies every night, soft robe and slippers, bedside sherry every evening, breakfast in your room every morning, or if you prefer in the dining room of the Inn. We preferred to have breakfast in the dining room so we could meet the other guests staying at the Inn and as well as chat with Darla, the Innkeeper. Darla was a resource of information. It was just so relaxing and fun and Darla gave us great suggestions on which wineries we should visit and coupons to discount the cost of some of the wineries. All of the guests that we met were previous guests who come back every year and that is a true testament to the Foothill House Bed & Breakfast. We couldn't have picked a more delightful, wonderful, warm place to stay. If you are ever in Calistoga, CA and looking for a wonderful experience our recommendation would be to stay at the Foothill House Bed & Breakfast. Without a doubt this is a winner.
Thank you Darla, we appreciated your taking care of having our wine shipped to us, you are truly a top notch Innkeeper as well as a warm and wonderful person.
Rich and Mary O'Brien
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| "Our Best Experience Ever"
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4/17/2009 |
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We have stayed at several Bed and Breakfasts over the last few years, and we have had great times at all of them; however, Darla, from the Foothill House in Calistoga, brought our travel experience to a whole new level. First, the accommodations were phenomenal. Second, the hospitality we received was no less than perfect. We felt like we stayed at our best friend's house. We woke up to breakfast in bed every day; let me say the meals were incredible. We were dazzled with the most wonder French toast, Mexican quiche omelet, and some invigorating Amish oatmeal. To add to the atmosphere, Darla served us wonderful wine and appetizers everyday in her incredible Sunroom at 5:00 p.m. Although we had sipped on wine all day, we looked forward to the conversation in the Sunroom with all the other guests. We compared our stories, and shared our travels with all our new found friends. Darla went so far as to recommend several wonderful food and recreational establishments, and also provided us with significant discounts to each and every one of them. Each one of these places well exceeded our expectations, and they all new Darla and love how she always takes care of her guests. Sadly we had to leave, but before we did, we exchanged hugs and kisses with Darla and some of the guests. It felt like we were leaving a family reunion. Some of our friends have already booked their return, a wedding reception, and we too are coming back for that as well. This is truly a wonderful place; we recommend it to all who love great wine, fabulous food, and fantastic friendship. Thank you Darla and the Foothill staff for making our visit to California the most memorable vacation to date. View Reviewer Info
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| "Excellent location, service and ambiance."
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1/30/2009 |
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There a few keys things about this place that make it a very attractive to place to stay:
1. - The innkeeper; Darla is very attentive and has great ideas about where to go and what to see. She also really does care. On our final nite, we decided to "stay in" to eat the massive amount of leftovers we had acquired while ordering too much food at great restaurants; steak and spinich from the Greystone at the CIA, chicken from the Flatiron Grill and half of a great burger from Taylor's Automatic Refresher were all nestled in our room's fridge alongside great cappicola, brie and other goodies. I gathered them up and took some to the common room to heat up. Darla spied me, and quickly made sure I had plates and silverware, offered me french bread to supplement the feast, and tried to give me more wine. She is the best!
2. - Location; while making the left turn into the place can be hairy early in the morning, (due to the high speed southbound traffic trying to get to work in the vineyards on time), the spot is perfect for exploring both Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries and shopping.
3. - Ambiance; the most important feature for us, as it is very laid back and easy - no rushing around, very quiet, lots of water features and full mature landscaping (even in mid-winter!) make this place great at disconnecting from the outside world. Just hanging out and reading is a very attractive option here.
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| "Caring Service, Comfortable, Great Location"
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11/25/2008 |
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We stayed at Foothill House during our honeymoon in Nov. As experienced travelers we have stayed at hotels that range widely in quality and service and have visited two other B&Bs. We are impressed by the friendly and flexible service exhibited by Darla, the property's owner and operator, and her B&B's amenities. We recommend the Foothill House and the town of Calistoga as a great home base for exploring Northern California's Wine Country.
Darla took care of us. We heard a squirrel or something scratching around our room during the first night. Not a big deal, it is a woodsy neighborhood after all. After mentioning it to Darla the next morning, she upgraded us to her best room (the Quail's Roost cottage) at no extra cost for the two nights it was available. We had not "complained" and would have been satisfied to stay in the Lupine Suite. In fact, we returned to the Lupine Suite for our last night and were not disturbed.
Darla helped us plan some of our outings. She pointed us to the local wineries that offer free tastings, gave us discount coupons for a few local restaurants. She offered us coolers in which to carry our water during our day trips. Her breakfasts are excellent and filling (love that french toast souffle!). The complimentary cookies and sherry that awaited us in our room were tasty. We went to one of Darla's evening "happy hours" where we enjoyed wine, hors d'oeuvres, and conversation with Darla and other guests.
The two rooms we experienced were comfortable and clean. We particularly enjoyed the Quail's Roost. As a self-contained cottage with a kitchen, washer and dryer, private patio, view of a nice, artificial waterfall from the jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower, and gas fireplace conveniently operated with a timer switch -- it is a definite upgrade. The Lupine Suite, where we stayed on our first and last nights, was in the original farmhouse portion of the property. It was certainly cozy and adequate for our purposes. View Reviewer Info
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| "Do not miss this b&b!"
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11/4/2008 |
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| "Felt right at home."
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7/30/2008 |
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| "Foothill House"
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7/25/2008 |
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| "Wonderful hospitality and accomodations in Calistoga"
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6/13/2008 |
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Our stay at the Foothill House was a wonderful experience and we look forward to returning soon! Darla, the innkeeper, was delightful and made us feel very welcomed. Her hospitality was superb. Fresh cookies upon arrival, wine and appetizers delivered to our room, bedside sherry for a nightcap, a fridge stocked with water and soda, plentiful snacks, a gourmet breakfast served on our patio, and cookies for the road-- what more could one ask? Our room was spacious, inviting, and very comfortable. It's obvious why this is a four diamond establishment. When in Calistoga, don't miss this magical retreat! View Reviewer Info
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| "Foothill House."
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12/13/2007 |
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12/12/2007 |
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