Aurora Park Cottages

My husband and I stayed here for two nights and our only complaint was that it wasn't two weeks! This was the perfect place for us as it had the charm and intimacy of a B&B without the lack of privacy. The grounds are immaculately kept with wildflowers and herbs neatly planted among the gravel paths leading from cottage to cottage, the porches all have a view of the mountain range across the valley, and the wood sleigh bed accents the stunning hardwood floors. The attention to detail was evident in the amenities. We were greeted with a welcome note, Granny Smith apples, and gourmet chocolates from a chocolatier in St. Helena. There were plush bathrobes in the closet and jelly bellies in an artful glass jar on the nightstand. The lavender toiletries in the bathroom were divine and the walk-in shower fit two! Stay here, walk to town through the sweet neighborhood for dinner, and rent bikes to visit the area wineries. You’ll be glad you did. ~ Maureen Dempsey

Always an amazing stay. We have stayed there many times over the years and it is always a treat. The rooms are amazing, cozy and comfy. The service is the best. Being walking distance from town is perfect too. Always love the wineries recommended by the cottages as well. The breakfast is a light, perfect way to start your day, no matter what you have planned. Thank you, for always giving us a perfect get-a-way, that is so close for us that live in the bay area.

My boyfriend and I have been to the Napa area many times, but never spent much time in Calistoga. Celeste and Joe helped make it the perfect first visit! The cottages have every detail covered: cozy beds, great bath products, perfectly clean, and very spacious. The personalized welcome note and chocolates were such a nice touch. Each morning, Joe or Celeste hand-delivered baskets of delicious warm pastries and croissants, fresh fruit and orange juice--such a nice change of pace from the usual intolerable hotel breakfast. We decided to give ourselves a self-guided wine tasting tour, and Joe gave us a map and recommendations on his favorite wineries and where to rent our bikes, and even drew a route for us. Hands down, the best experience I have ever had staying in a B&B.

On a recommendation of a friend, my wife and I spent a wonderful weekend as the guests of Celeste and Joe. The reservations were handled promptly and efficiently, the cottage was ready for our arrival as promised and on time. The room was well-appointed, clean and the bed was incredibly comfortable. the grounds are well-taken care of,no small feat for Febuary. Joe and Celeste made reservations for us to visit one of the many outstanding wineries in the area and offered to do more besides. We opted to "freestyle" the wineries, but the extra effort on their part was excellent, especially since they had a full house that weekend. We met their new Manager, Kate Hegre and based on her background and personality, I'm certain that she will continue to provide outstanding services to the guests of Aurora Park Cottages.

Joe and Celeste has made a great place to stay. They go above and beyond your expectations. Me and my girlfriend have been going there three years straight since we found out about this jewel. If you don't stay there then you are missing out!

My husband and I spent a wonderful weekend at Aurora Park Cottages! Calistoga is such a beautiful area in Napa Valley. It was a wonderful and cozy romantic cottage. Great breakfast, great bedding, great secluded little hide away! We have stayed in other areas in Napa, and this is by far our favorite. We will come back again someday.

This place is wonderful. Everything exceeded our expectations, especially the service.

This was our first time staying at Aurora Park Cottages. The room was magnificent. The privacy was perfect, sheets and pillows to die for, front porch cozy and breakfast amazing....My only comment, not a complaint, was I wish breakfast was twice the size...the croissant, scone and fruit were perfect but needed more for the two of us. Coffee in room was perfect. Forgot my soap and room has all the amenities that you would need. Wore my robe like a queen. Best of all we got a $50 gift card to come back. Which we will next fall.

The individual cottages make for a very private and relaxing stay. Having breakfast dropped at your door in the morning allows you to go by your own schedule. Quiet, secluded, and peaceful.

We came to Calistoga to celebrate a 50th birthday and couldn't have been happier with everything. We hope to return someday soon. Hopefully when the weather is better. The hospitality, accomodations and overall stay were just fantastic. Keep up the good work!

My husband and I needed a few days get-away right after our wedding and we booked a cottage after looking for places online. When we arrived, we were surprised how pretty and well kept the landscaping was with a giant fig tree in full bloom. I was nervous about traffic noise being so close to the main road, but it was surprisingly quiet, so we could enjoy the sounds of nature. Once we stepped inside, I knew I made the right choice. The bed and bathroom were huge! The pillows were perfect and sheets were so soft. We actually went out and bought a set of each for our own home. My favorite was the breakfast served promptly at 8:30 am each morning. The delicious fresh fruit and juice and warm pastries were a wonderful treat. I eagerly looked forward to it each morning. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. We were given a handful of coupons to use at restaurants, wineries, spas, and shops upon our arrival. And the location was perfect for a walk to town and a bike ride or wine tasting in Calistoga. We enjoyed our stay so much I am already planning our return stay for our one year anniversary.

Cottage was lovely--spacious, spotless and comfortable--close to town, yet very private with the feel of being in the country. Joe welcomed us like family and gave us very good tips on places to go. We hated to leave, and we would definitely stay there again.

My husband and I spent the weekend in Calistoga and couldn't have been happier than we were at Aurora Park. The seclusion offered by the stand-alone cottages was what drew us to this inn. I love B&Bs as a whole, but sometimes the idea of being in a house (and sharing bedroom walls) with strangers just isn't appealing. The cottages were much larger than we expected, complete with breakfast nook (w/mini fridge and coffee maker), sitting area with two oversized comfy chairs, front porch with table and chairs, an exceptionally large shower in the bathroom. The bed was one of the most comfortable we've slept in. Joe and Celeste were the perfect hosts, making sure we were stocked up with coupons for restaurants and wineries, as well as pointing us to some lesser known establishments. They were super helpful in showing us the best route to walk into town (don't walk down busy HWY 128) and even offered to book us our dinner reservations. The breakfast they serve includes fresh squeezed oj, two large pastries (some combination of croissant, cinnamon roll, or scone) and a small bowl of cut-up seasonal fruit. While this is less than the large hot breakfasts and buffets offered by other B&Bs in the area, I found that I was quite satisfied both mornings. I would definitely recommend Aurora Park to a friend, and would return here if we ever find ourselves back in Calistoga for an overnight getaway.

We spent 4 lovely days at Aurora Park recently - and our accommodations and experience could not have been nicer. Our cottage was beautiful, roomy and comfortable. Fantastic breakfast baskets arrived each morning and were a great way to start the day. Celeste even noticed that we were tea drinkers and magically, (and without our asking) a kettle arrived to let us make our morning tea. These are "inn-keepers" that really know what they are doing and work very hard to make every stay a truly pleasurable experience. The local area notes prepared by Joe and Celeste were a great help, as was their introductory call to a local vineyard to arrange a special tour for us. This will certainly be our destination of choice. Tim and Susan

Great trip--a little early but many wineries were harvesting already. We stayed in Cottage #1 and it was a little close to the Highway and had some pretty significant road noise. Celeste was great and provided us with great recommendations for food and wine available in Calistoga. Pastries, OJ, and fresh fruit every morning was very nice!

Aurora Park was an amazing place to stay! Very quaint and comforable. We loved it there. This was our first trip to wine country and we will definitely come back to Aurora Park. Joe and Celeste were absolutely awesome!

Had wonderful experience at Aurora Park Cottages. Room was beautifully decorated, clean and well stocked. It was the little touches that make this place so great. Had no problems sleeping, room was quiet with no street noise. Would recommend this place to my friends and family and would definitely stay again.

Our stay at Aurora Park Cottages was amazing! Joe and Celeste were so warm and welcoming, the cottages was very clean, super comfortable (tried to get the bed in our suitcase :-) ) and like a home away from home. We have told everyone about it and can't wait to come back. Thank you!!!

Fantastic stay! Joe and Celeste are very welcoming and accomodating. They even helped pull off a surprise that our children mailed for our 15th anniversary. Beautiful cottage will all of the amentities and amazing comfortable bed and linens. Hope to return!

My wife and I stayed at the Aurora Park Cottages and found it to be the perfect starting point for our vacation in Napa. The owners, Joe and Celeste, were incredibly informative, and were chock full of gift coupons that we used to help build a fun itinerary of tastings. The free-standing Cottages are easy to get to, all have great views of nearby mountains and hills, very clean, and well placed among attractions while simultaneously remaining quiet and remote. During our stay there, we visited Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Carneros, and Napa AVA's, and found them all within reasonable driving distances from the cottages.

My partner and I kicked off our honeymoon in Calistoga at Aurora Park Cottages. We knew we would have our own cottage and breakfast delivered to our door, but WOW it exceeded our expectations all the way around.

We did have a great time, and feel fortunate that we just "happened upon" your place. We will definately call you for a reservation next time... as we have a wonderful time and loved being able to walk into Calistoga! The bed linens were wonderful, as was the comfort of the bed. Wonderful cozy chairs and the breakfast delivered to our patio in the morning was delicious!

I chose Aurora Park Cottages, mainly because they were separate cottages. We ate breakfast on the deck every morning. All the details were so thought out, the toiletries, the sheets, the comfy chairs - even down to the proper recipe for the coffee maker. It was exactly as described on the web site. It was a lovely stay and I have already told several friends about this place.

Very charming cottage in the midst of wine country. The morning fog partially covering the mountains and the lavender flowers added to the ambience of a welcoming breakfast in the patio. Loved the bread! The staff and inn keepers were absolutely marvelous.

The town of Calistoga is precious and all of the restaurants and shops are wonderful!! The pictures on line definitely do it justice. The bed was so comfortable and we were spoiled every morning with a little breakfast basket filled with juice, pastries and fruit. A wonderful time to get away with a loved one and enjoy a wonderful stay with great small wineries at your fingertips.

The stay at thr INN was wonderful. I felt as if we were at home surrounded by friends!

Very nice little cottages - quiet and with just the amenities you need. The bed was very comfortable - and the sheets made it amazing! The walk-in shower, with the environmentally friendly soap/shampoo/conditioner dispensers was great - why doesn't everyone do that instead of throwing small bottles into the landfill. The juice in the morning was great and the homemade pastries were very nice. But I need a little bit more if I'm going a full day of wine tasting!

We recently stayed a couple of nights with Celeste and Joe to celebrate our wedding. I cannot say enough about the property and our stay. The cottages are immaculate. The beds are the most comfortable you will ever sleep in. And the little touches make you feel at home. On our arrival there was a handmade flyer on the table congratulating us on our marriage. There was a container of jelly belly's that was kept full. Breakfast was great and the help and information on what to do and when was fantastic. We will definantely be back. We loved it.

Aurora Park Cottages was the perfect location for us when visiting wine country. Calistoga is a great little town and has everything you need. Aurora Park Cottages also has everything you need -- details tended to in every aspect by Innkeepers Celeste and Joe. Luxury, comfort and privacy. When we return to wine country again, this is where we will stay. Highly recommended. Paul & Cheryl

Great breakfast. Request a cottage further from the road next time, as the road does get a little noisy.

My wife and I frequent the Aurora Park Cottages on account of the friendly and courteous service that we always receive from Joe & Celeste. We really like the individual cottage set-up, which provides a B&B feel without the forced and often awkward socialization with strangers. Fresh breakfast delivered to your door every morning is an added plus!

This stop on our Napa tour was great. The cottages are private, clean and very up to date. Good value for the money. Owners Joe and Celeste are very attentive to your needs. We'll be back on our next trip.

Where to start? From the very beginning, we felt like the inn keepers really cared about us. The place was clean, cute, and just plain beautiful inside. The room was perfect. The attention to detail was unmatched for us (my wife couldn't believe that there were "black make-up towels"). Our visit was a surprise 30th Bday gift for my wife and we were greeted with a Bday card and champagne. Wow. Perfect. Fridge came stocked with water, there was fresh ground coffee ready to brew, bed was super SUPER comfy, and the bathroom clean. We can't wait to come back. Great value. Great inn keepers. Great place.

My husband and I spent our 5th anniversary here and we were delighted. Joe and Celeste were very helpful and made us feel welcome from the minute we pulled in. The cottages were adorable and the sheets were luxurious. We enjoyed the warm pastries with a variety of fresh fruits and juice each morning. We will be back!

Joe and Celeste made our stay wonderful. They paid so much attention to the little details. The rooms were beautiful and very clean. The breakfast they delivered to the door every morning was a wonderful surprise. The area was truly magnificent! Will defintely be back very soon.

We celebrated our first year anniversary together at Aurora Park with great anticipation. The accommodations and experience were professional and wonderful at Aurora Park. The owners pleasantly treated us as if we were family during our stay. When we entered our cottage there was champagne and chocolate already waiting for us to devour before we even started unpacking. It was a great way to begin our anniversary celebrations. The cottages themselves are perfectly sized and have every amenity we needed for our stay. The mini iron and stand was very convenient for those fancy evenings out on the town or wine tasting. The beds were amazingly comfortable and ensured our sleep was free of unrest, and full of velvet dreams of the next day’s activities. We enjoyed the cloud soft bath robes for those lazy mornings while enjoying our very healthy and delicious breakfast, which was delivered to our door every morning. Aurora Park is conveniently located to every popular attraction in the area, which streamlined our schedule and allowed us to explore all the different areas in the short amount of time we had in Calistoga. The owners (Celeste and Joe) were very friendly, accommodating and always had suggestions for different restaurants in the area to try out. If you are going on the Calistoga Hot Air Balloon trip the staff will arrive at your door to pick you up... if you mention you are staying at Aurora Park. We will always remember our perfect 1st year anniversary at Aurora Park.

We enjoyed out stay very much. The Aurora Park Cottages were clean and comfortable. Very close to the places to visit in Napa Valley and good restaurants. The host was pleasant and made us feel welcome. We would go back.

This cottage was very quaint! Clean, nicely decorated. The room offers a breakfast basket in the morning with pastries, fruit bowl and a carafe of orange juice. Biscotti and coffee in room. When we checked out we were given a gift of a cork screw wine opener...nice touch. We would definitely stay here again.

Celeste and John were oustanding and made our stay extra special. It was our 3rd anniversary and our first vacation alone. We had no idea what to expect and it was breathtakingly relaxing and well needed. We also had the pleasure of having the best lasagna ever! We hope to attend the Aurora cottages again sometime in the future. We loved Calistoga and would love to make it a regular quick getaway. Irene and Jareau

Such comfortable bed and sheets! Lovely breakfast to start the day. Innkeepers were very helpful with information on our first trip to the area.

We visited Aurora Park Cottages recently for our honeymoon. The rooms are nicely decorated--cozy and fresh feeling. And the bed was truly amazing, we wanted to take it home! The pictures on the site are an accurate representation of the property in every way. We enjoyed the combination of the charm of a B&B with the privacy of your own cottage. Per the innkeepers suggestion on the site, we arranged in room massages on a rainy day which was a highlight of our stay.

Beautiful cottages that feel just like home! Warm, comfy, all the amenities you would need for a nice getaway. The breakfast is delivered warm to your door and filled with goodies to get your day off to a good start! Would definitely stay there again, anytime I'm visiting Napa Valley.

This is a quaint place with 6 separate cottages. Beautiful area, beautiful cottages. Warm, friendly place. Spotless. Inviting with warm decor, furniture is so comfortable and the bed is like clouds. Wonderful customer service and just all the little touches and attention to detail made this a surprisingly romantic weekend for us. We will not stay anywhere else. This is it.

You may arrive a stranger but you depart a fan… and a friend when you stay at Aurora Park Cottages and have the pleasure of meeting Celeste Ford and Joe Hensley. The cottages are perfect in size and beautifully appointed. The bed and chairs are comfortable and inviting, with a soft plush blanket on the chair, delicious coffee in the room and ample magazines to read while you relax. Added touches like sumptuous moss green robes in the closet, fresh crisp green apples on a platter, biscotti with your coffee cup and chilled bottled water in the room add to the sense of something ‘special’ when you stay at Aurora Park Cottages. Celeste's and Joe's attention to detail is noticeable and appreciated. Their warm and welcoming attitude make a great experience an extraordinary visit to Napa Valley.

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in Calistoga...the cottages were comfortable, the people were friendly, and the locale was peaceful & beautiful. I will be sure to recommend your properties at every chance.

We first visited the Aurora Park Cottages in July last year and had a magical and enchanting time. Lavendar was in bloom everywhere on the grounds. The hospitality was superb, and the breakfast baskets filled with fresh fruit and piping hot pastries were the perfect start to a day filled with adventure and wine tasting. We returned again in the Fall, and will return again this summer to celebrate again. Well worth forming a life-time relationship with Joe and Celeste-- the perfect hosts. Can't recommend it enough!

We can’t say enough good things about our stay at Aurora Park Cottages during the weekend of October 15th. Joe and Celeste are wonderful innkeepers and make your stay as comfortable, informative and enjoyable as possible. The directions on their website and printed materials are spot on. Once there and checked in you enjoy the ambience of your own personal cottage complete with very comfortable bed, 2 wonderful overstuffed chairs, nice eating area with high top table and chairs, coffee from a local Calistoga roastery (be sure and stop in town to meet the owner), a fridge and separate bath with shower. Each cottage has it’s own deck with recliner and table and chairs and separate parking. We enjoyed sitting on our deck and watching the sunset light up Mt Helena across the valley. The colors were beautiful with the vines and leaves changing color. Joe and Celeste are wonderful innkeepers and will provide you with discount coupons, private tastings and much knowledge and insight into the local wineries. We spent 5 days touring and tasting and never travelled farther than 15 miles. There are so many wineries to visit that you won’t be going far. We have to mention the help that Tom at the Wine Stop in Calistoga gave to us. He arranges tastings of local winemakers who don’t have their own tasting rooms and we enjoyed so much of one winemakers wine (Dave Chelsea) that we purchased 2 cases of his wine. Tom was very helpful in providing bottles of wine for us, shipping cases that we bought at wineries and just generally being another fount of knowledge. Before closing, I have to mention the wonderful breakfasts that Joe provides each morning. He bakes and delivers wonderful pastries, fruit and juice to your cottage. It was a wonderful start to our day. Aurora Park Cottages was a wonderful place to spend 6 days. We will be back.

We recently spent a couple of nights at the Aurora Park Cottages and had a wonderful stay. Celeste and Joe are charming and helpful. We enjoyed returning to the cottage each evening and sipping wine on our deck while we planned our evening. You can read my entire trip report on the bedandbreakfast.com Blog. Rose Ciccone, Associate Editor, BedandBreakfast.com

Great hosts, comfortable & spacious rooms, convenient location, thoughtful amenities. My friends & I had a wonderful stay1

We loved the Napa Valley, and the city of Calistoga and the surrounding area were the best part of the valley. The Aurora Park Cottages were a great place to stay. Clean, Comfortable, and Homey. The owners were very friendly, helping us with detailed advise on planning our day's excursion. We highly recommend the Aurora Park Cottages!

My Wife and I decided to fly out from Phila. to enjoy the Wine Country for our Wedding Anniversary and on the suggestion of a friend decided to make our base the Aurora Park Cottages. We enjoyed the Winery Tours & great Restaurants but unexpectedly it was the Cottage & service of the Innkeepers that really made for an extra special memory. The cottages offer privacy, cleanliness, ultra-comfortable beds and convenient walking distance into the town of Calistoga. We thanked our friend for the suggestion when we returned to Philadelphia. You will not only not be disappointed with Aurora Park, you will be delighted! Enjoy.

Loved having my own little cottage for my weekend in the wine country. Close to town but not right in town -- perfect! The innkeepers made me feel welcome and right at home and are very knowledgeable about the best wineries to visit and places to go.

Parents of young children find that privacy and quiet are in short supply! We visited California recently and stayed with our grandchildren while their parents made an escape to Aurora Park Cottages in Calistoga. Their beautifully appointed cottage proved to be a luxurious retreat. The gracious host showed just the right amount of personal interest in their stay, and yet gave them perfect privacy. They returned home rested, happy, and wishing they could spend more time at Aurora Park Cottages.

Quaint b&b. Wonderful managers (Barry and Joy) Clean, fun, great breakfast. Awesome ammenities.Loved our experience. Hope to return.