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  • Inn Details

    Located twenty minutes north of Calistoga and five from Middletown each of our three cottages has a king sized bed with a skylight above, TV, VCR, fireplace, air conditioning, refrigerator and coffee. A full country breakfast is served at the main house. Fresh fruits and vegetables from our organic garden are seasonally available. Relax in the hot tub under the Milky Way and treat yourself to a Therapeutic Massage. Hiking, biking, water sports and fishing, wildlife and bird watching, gambling, wine tasting and gourmet restaurants are just some of the activities available to you. Ask about special discounts, packages,and our competitive Corporate Rates.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    Property Noted For:

    • Birds

    • Peace

    • Serenity

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Fitness

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Croquet

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  • Business Traveler's Special

    3/26/2011 - 6/30/2012

    We offer Business Travelers a $44 discount off our regular rates for Sunday through Thursday nights. $95/night. We provide a very comfortable, peaceful cottage with a king sized bed, TV,refrigerator, coffee and tea. Come and go as you please, quiet, no smoking. Phone service and wireless internet access are available in each cottage. Let us know your needs, we can accommodate.

    Wine Lovers Getaways

    2/20/2010 - 5/31/2012

    Stay Two Nights at in your own cottage in Wine Country, Monday through Thursday, for only $99 per night, when the crowds are gone and you can tour vineyards, hike or go up in a glider in peace and tranquility. Great dining in the area as well, and Therapeutic Massage is available at the Oasis.

    Military Rate (active duty)

    5/7/2009 - 5/21/2012

    Any Active Military member will receive a 10% discount until all the troops are out of harm's way.

    Bird-watching Packages

    3/25/2011 - 5/31/2012

    The birds abound at Backyard Garden Oasis...quail, wood ducks, a green heron ... and we are close to Anderson Marsh, where some of the best breeding grounds exist for the blue heron. Mention the Birdwatching Package and a bottle of wine will be included with your stay. Of course, full country breakfasts starting with fresh orange juice will start your day off right!

    Babymoons

    3/26/2011 - 5/31/2012

    Celebrate your Favorite Mother-to-Be! Stay with us for a two-night getaway treat your honey to a Free 1/2-hr therapeutic massage here at the Oasis. She deserves a special time simply for herself.

    Girlfriends' Getaways

    3/26/2011 - 6/24/2012

    Stay at Backyard Garden Oasis for two nights and receive two full hour massages with a 50% (or $40) discount on the second massage ... and the relaxation and pampering is priceless!

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  • Hot Deal: Lovers' $99 Valentine Special

    • 2/15/2012 - 2/22/2012
    • Regular rate:$139
    • Savings:29%
    • Discount rate:$99

    A romantic cabin in the mountains for two nights (Sunday through Thursday, including Valentine's Day, with a fireplace and breakfast for $99 a night.

    Country Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$145

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00pm-9:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Deposit amount required: Full amount guaranteed on credit card.

    • Cancellations: Cancellations may be made up to 5 days in advance of check-in time. A service charge of $25.00 will be charged for all cancellations. On Holidays, this cancellation period is 7 days.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9 am to 10:30 am

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Signature Dish

    Vegetable Fritatta
    Our vegetable frittatta is made with fresh organic vegetables from the garden, as they are available, lo-fat cheeses and fresh eggs and herbs.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • on request

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Garden Fresh Vegetable Fritatta
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 1.5 hrs

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Wine country

    City

    • Calistoga

    • Distance to city: 14 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Calistoga, drive north on Hwy 29 over Mt St Helena. Two miles past the sign for Lake County, turn right on Hilderbrand Drive which goes over St Helena creek and curves to the left. We are the third driveway after the creek, on your left .... 24019.

    Airport

    • San Francisco, CA (SFO) 100 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From San Francisco Airport, take 101 North, through the city and over the Golden Gate Bridge. Continue on 101 to Hwy 37 to Napa where you'll go north on Hwy 29, through the Napa Valley. At Calistoga, Hwy 29 makes a right turn through town. Keep going through town and continue north over Mt St Helena. When it starts to straighten out on the other side of the mountain, you'll see a road sign for Lake County. Two miles past this sign turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive. The road passes over St Helena Creek and curves to the left. Ours is the third driveway on the left. You'll see the sign and address out front.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Water Slide

    • Harbin Hot Springs

    • Gliderport

    • Trout Farm

    • Calistoga

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Harbin Hot Springs

    • Wine Tasting

    • Antiques

    • Casino gambling

    • Massage and Spa Services

    • Sailing

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Backyard Garden Oasis B&B is exactly what is says. Off the main road in a beautiful garden setting are 3 wonderful cottages to kick back and totally relax in. The rooms are very comfy cozy and each has its own outside porch to take in the serene garden setting. Greta the owner goes out of her way to make your stay comfortable and serves a great breakfast. It's so quiet and peaceful you won't want to go home. I've stayed more than once and sure I'll be back again.

    Relaxing and Peaceful

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We have stayed at Backyard Garden Oasis twice now. Greta is so warm and welcoming, and does her best to make you comfortable (btw she is a great cook! breakfast is great). The rooms are peaceful and the area is quiet/serene - perfect if you are looking for a little R and R. The rooms have a sun-roof that lends itself to daydreaming, and there are lots of books/magazines in each room to thumb through when you are lounging around. Super cozy. Note- Greta's massage skills cannot be beat! While there try to get a massage, you won't regret it! We were just there last week and are already planning another trip for this Winter. Mary and Erica

    Highly recommended

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My fiancee and I had a wonderful, magical time at BGO. Greta is an awesome host and made us feel very welcomed. The accommodations were great and the morning breakfasts were quite tasteful! It was an awesome way to bring in the New Year...waking up to 4 inches of snow!!! Looking forward to our next stay!

    Our first and best bed and breakfast

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed at several B&B's after, although this was the best. She makes an awesome omelet and keeps a nice cottage. The cottage is private, and offers views of quails, hummingbirds and beautiful flowers. Greta is all right in my book.

    Relaxing and Peaceful Accommodations

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Backyard Garden Oasis. It is located near route 29, so there is a bit of traffic noise, but this was often drowned out by the chirps of birds and crickets. The garden was not as lush and well maintained as I expected, but quite lovely nonetheless. The cabin was a nice size, but not very clean; there were cobwebs and the pillow shams were soiled. Most of the amenities were good, but they really should upgrade the in-room coffee maker and refurbish the bathroom sink area. The breakfasts were delicious. We chose this place because the price was reasonable and feel that we got our money's worth.

    Innkeeper Response
    I want to start by thanking these guests for taking the time to give feedback which is so critical to the complete experience of guests staying at the Oasis. I've taken every criticism to heart. My "quite lovely nevertheless" garden was a bit over, as the season is winding to a close. But the garden is still being harvested and the tomatoes usually keep producing until Thanksgiving ... not picture perfect plants, but the tomatoes are tasty and fresh and organic! Perhaps after getting high scores on cleanliness for so long, we became complacent ... so we have done a thorough extra special Fall Cleaning! Upscaling appliances and even major renovations are all on our "To Do" list! In all, though, and in spite of these fine points, I'm happy that "My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Backyard Garden Oasis." That is what matters most to me!

    - Greta Zeit (Innkeeper)

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