Sanctuary on top of the world
About this house rental
Nestled in Napa Valley, this charming house for $693 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. The stunning wine country estate above the clouds is perched on top of a mountain on the ridge with spectacular 275 degree views. Surrounded by vineyards & forests, this property is serenely quiet. Relax, Unwind & Experience the gorgeous Sunrises and Sunsets at this unique property. This 4500 square foot, 'Arts & Crafts' style house is built entirely out of old-growth redwood, (even the floors and ceilings). Artwork and European antiques make it a unique home- unlike any other generic rental house you will see. Above all, its a very special experience with transformative energy. For wine lovers, there are several boutique wineries within walking distance in this coveted micro climate appellation. Equally easy access to both Sonoma and St.Helena/Napa. Serene surroundings make this private property a true getaway. Aside from being a really special place perched on top of a mountain, the house has many amenities. There is a pool (not heated or fenced in with no safety cover), hot tub & sprawling lawns with a croquet & bocce ball set. There's an outdoor gas grill on the front wrap around deck with extraordinary views of the valley floor. 3+ outdoor seating areas to eat or lounge. Inside of the house there's a fire place and a gourmet kitchen with all the kitchen devices you could want. The main house has 4 bedrooms & 4.5 bathrooms- 3 bedrooms have en suite bathrooms (1 king & 2 queens) and the one bedroom with two full sized alcove beds has its own bathroom across the hall with no other bedrooms on that floor. All bedrooms are far apart for privacy. The house sleeps 8 people and there's also a pool house that can be rented for an extra fee that sleeps an additional 2 guests. Ask about custom options.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Napa Valley, CA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(74 Reviews)
5.0
This is not a 5 * property, but if you're looking for character, art and plenty of charm, it's the place for you. Be aware the drive up the mountain can be a little treacherous, but once you're there, the views are magical! We definitely will be back!
5.0
Would definitely stay again! We had a girls trip to Napa and this home was a perfect fit.
5.0
Lovely home with outstanding views surrounded by vineyards.
The 5 mile drive up the mountain is a 20-25 minute drive out of St Helena. The house was well-appointed and comfortable for our group of 4 couples. Would return in the future.
5.0
My family and I spent a week here and every moment was magical. The views were amazing and the pool was refreshing, the kids barely got out of it. The property itself is quiet, secluded and filled with fantastic landscaping and places to sit, read or enjoy a moment. The house itself is large, our group of 6 could spread out with everyone having their own private space. It too was filled with magic, artwork, ceramics unique spaces and every amenity we needed. We would not hesitate to stay here again, it was the perfect quiet family retreat.
5.0
Really fun, spacious eclectic house on a fantastic property! The hosts could not have been more attentive.
4.0
We had a very nice time at this large and loved family home. The views are wonderful from the heights of Spring Mountain Road, but have to be comfortable with the 13 minute ride up the windy road. Plenty of space for our family and some of the friends/family that visited us. Pool, landscaping and surrounding decks were so nice for relaxation. It is a family home very full of eclectic art, memorabilia, and personal items. This gave it a very homey feeling, but also a sense that you're in someone's personal space. Every detail of what a guest might need was thought of and nothing was missing. It's an older home, so some parts of the house were due for renovation, but fully functional nonetheless. Had a wonderful time!
5.0
This is a quirky amazing experience. The hosts are so warm and friendly. We had a flat tire and they offered to let us use their car to work things out. The house is unique in all the right ways. The VIEWS!!!! Spectacular to say the least. We returned for a second stay and will happily book this rental again.
5.0
Great location for visiting local Spring Mountain vineyards.
5.0
Beautiful location and a great space for a group. Owner was very sweet and addressed all of our needs.
5.0
No complaints - this was truly the perfect vacation to celebrate Mother’s Day.
5.0
The host Barbara and Manfred are the nicest and most friendly couple ever to host us . The house is amazing a touch of class and many beautiful corners points and little anecdotes. The place is made for relaxation and hosting family and friends. Really great . All the best Diana & Jonathan
5.0
Next time in Napa... would do it again.
5.0
Fantastic
The host Barbara and Manfred are the nicest and most friendly couple ever to host us . The house is amazing a touch of class and many beautiful corners points and little anecdotes. The place is made for relaxation and hosting family and friends. Really great . All the best Diana & Jonathan
5.0
Amazing views. Quiet. Nice people. Dog Friendly. Great outdoor space to hangout and enjoy the sun
Next time in Napa... would do it again.
5.0
We had a long awaited reunion with dear friends at the Estate Above the Clouds. The location is gorgeous and the home is cozy and welcoming. There were plenty of places to sit in the sun and read or talk. The kitchen would have been perfect for cooking but we wound up not using it. The pool is not heated, but this kids splashed in it anyway. It would be so refreshing in the summer. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and nicely appointed. We would come back!
5.0
Amazing views, with ample play area for the kids or if you’re looking for a quiet, serene getaway. It’s only 20 minutes from Downtown St Helena
5.0
This property is a wonderful escape. Close to wine country with beautiful views and facilities.
5.0
Beautiful Getaway
We had a long awaited reunion with dear friends at the Estate Above the Clouds. The location is gorgeous and the home is cozy and welcoming. There were plenty of places to sit in the sun and read or talk. The kitchen would have been perfect for cooking but we wound up not using it. The pool is not heated, but this kids splashed in it anyway. It would be so refreshing in the summer. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and nicely appointed. We would come back!
5.0
Quaint house in the hills
Amazing views, with ample play area for the kids or if you’re looking for a quiet, serene getaway. It’s only 20 minutes from Downtown St Helena
5.0
Truly an oasis in the hills.
This property is a wonderful escape. Close to wine country with beautiful views and facilities.
5.0
Great family get away!
Such a nice time "up the mountain". Kids enjoyed playing lawn games and swimming. Getting back to nature. House is large. Julia, Rebecca and Barbara were wonderful hosts and a pleasure to work with.
5.0
LOVE the Estate Above the Clouds
This is our second time staying in this wonderful home. The property is quiet and beautiful! The view is amazing. We love the character and charm of this home so much! It is worth the short drive from town. The owners are super to work with!! Thank you for another great trip!
5.0
Charming home tucked away in the mountains of St Helena
This home is so beautiful! The pictures don't do it justice. The bedrooms each have their own charm, there are tiny nooks where you can read and relax. The outdoor space is gorgeous. The kitchen is large, spacious, and has everything you need to cook amazing meals. It's tucked away in the mountains and very peaceful. Downtown St Helena is only a 10-15 min drive down the hill, but we mostly stayed in the home because it was such a charming space to relax in. Thank you again Julia and Sandra - you were both so responsive, attentive, and accommodating. We had such a great time.
5.0
Stunning Views
The pictures do not capture how beautiful the property. We could not have been more pleased.
5.0
Above the clouds!
My friends and I enjoyed staying at Julia’s home. It had so much character, Great art throughout the house, great location above the clouds with spectacular views. We enjoyed cooking together in a kitchen equipped for the best chef! Our time was too short but we’ll be back. Thank you for sharing you home with us!
3.0
A Birthday with a View
This property is located in an absolutely stunning location. The out door seating was awesome, the outdoor space was everything you could hope for, the view and the peace and quiet just out of this world. The house itself has great bones and incredible views, but is desperately dated and cluttered, don't be fooled by the "artistic" title it has been given. The bedding was dated, the multitude of carpets a bit grimy, the trinkets and clutter in the house dusty and very overwhelming, and the kitchen layout, a cramped and cluttered space, I had to wash all the pans before using them. However the bathrooms were very clean! The pool cottage was super cute and a wonderful additional space, but the AC didn't work and it was so stuffy during the day and night, one night I almost went outside to the pool to sleep it was so frustrating. Things were broken and it just needs a big overhaul to modernize. For the price we paid I was hoping for something a bit more modern and that had the feeling like I was a hotel/house guest and not a family member crashing at Gran's house.
5.0
Fabulous House
The house was wonderful and the owners tremendous to work with. Totally recommend this place to anyone!
5.0
Just amazing
We had an amazing trip to Napa - we all agree the best part of the trip was hanging out at this beautiful estate. The home has so much character, the owners and their pups are incredibly charming. I've been to Napa many times and can't imagine coming back and not staying here again.
5.0
Very interesting property but it was very kid friendly and warm
The owner is awesome! Super responsive and even had a high chair for the baby. Clear instructions were given on how the arrive to the property at night.
5.0
Amazing place
Not sure exactly what we were expecting but we had a spectacular time there. We were celebrating Xmas holiday with our two adult children, son-in-law and 2 dogs and the setting couldn't have been more perfect. Its high on Spring Mountain road, and after making the very curvy and steep drive up to the house, realized we would be happy just staying put and cooking for ourselves, rather than running back and forth from St Helene. The house has truly spectacular views, high in the mountain. We would wake to beautiful sunrises each morning. It isn't possible to fully block the light with the shades, so we did see it each morning. The house is funky and very homey, filled with the artistic and unusual tastes of the owners. Unlike other VRBO houses that we have stayed at, this house had much character, filled with books, paintings, sculptures. It is not one of these ultramodern homes, but an older home, a little bit kitschy and a more 60's feel. The kitchen is fully stocked and a chef's dream with amazing cookware, great appliances and plentiful copper pots and pans. Not clear why there are 3 or more full sets of cutlery, but that was also fun. The location for wine tasting is amazing. There are probably 5-10 Spring Mountain wineries in walking distance, with amazing (expensive) wines and but very very relaxing. We were able to get into 2 of them by calling in the morning (most would not accommodate without advanced reservation), but I realized that we were very lucky. I would recommend making reservations much much earlier. The sense of walking down the road and visiting amazing wineries was a great treat. The hot tub was great (no chemicals) but it was too cold for us to use the pool, (looked beautiful). The only downsides were the ticks that seemed to be attracted to our golden doodle. (our other dog, a lab mix seemed immune to them) and a small TV viewing area. We were able to figure it out so that 5 of us could watch together, but this isn't the kind of house that is centered around a TV. Rather it is the kind of house, to sneak away, and read a book in one of the many different rooms or outdoor areas.
5.0
Amazing!!! We had the perfect family getaway. The property and views were breathtaking.
Very private and tons of land to explore. We had everything we needed at the house so much so that we rarely left. Great kitchen for cooking. Large living room and common space yet plenty of private space for everyone. Tons of books and art. Luxurious and artful. Lots of land to explore. Highly recommend!!!
3.0
Rustic, creaky old house deep in the forest.
This place was very difficult to find. It’s seven miles of narrow twisting mountain road from the nearest town, St. Helena. The house itself is old and creaky and very quaint. However it is very large and roomy so quite comfortable for the eight of us who stayed there four days. It’s also adequately stocked with all the necessary dishes, utensils, bedding, towels etc. There were issues with the plumbing but no other problems. If you like being really isolated deep in the mountain forest then this place would be good for you. Overall we enjoyed our visit to wine country and have no serious complaints about the property but probably will not stay there again.
5.0
Amazing!
We LOVED staying at Esser! It was beautiful and the views were to die for. Loved loved loved it! We had 4 couples and it was very comfy and roomy. I highly recommend staying at this beautiful place!
5.0
Beautiful property with spectacular views!
Loved this house!! Celebrated a friends 60th birthday with 4 couples at this amazing house. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom and multiple places to sit, drink wine and enjoy all the eclectic artwork scattered thru out the house and grounds. Such a homey feel to the place- you can tell there are a lot of family memories made here. Would love to come back !!!
5.0
Amazing, charming spring mountain property!
Everything great with this place! Incredible views, close to many wonderful spring mountain wineries. Highly recommended.
5.0
Private Retreat With Awesome Views
8 of us in group. Well appointed kitchen. Views were awesome. Would love to rent again. Private.
5.0
It was perfect!
We were 8 girls spending the long weekend in Napa. The house was comfortable, and just perfect for our getaway. We spent one of the days touring wine yards and the next lounging at the house by the pool and cooking meals. The owners were great answering all of our questions up front (gave us many reccos), and were always there to answer questions we had while at the property. Would definitely go back!
5.0
Charming house Stunning vistas
This house has TONS of character. We constantly discovered something new and interesting everyday. And the Mountain View of the valley was simply breathtaking. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hated leaving!!
5.0
Fantastic! Could not have chosen a better place in St. Helena.
What a beautiful property! Very well equipped and maintained. We could not have chosen a better place for our family. The owners thought about everything we might need. Magnificent! Everything in the house was great quality and the pool area was comfortable and well equipped. Owners were very accommodating and responsive. House was extremely clean. We appreciated all the kitchen supplies.
A very comfortable, wonderful stay. Hated to leave.
5.0
Gorgeous yet homey place
Tucked 5 miles up a mountain, this property was literally a hidden gem. Wish the weather had cooperated enough to use the pool, but everything else was wonderful. Eight of us gals had a reunion and enjoyed the property, the stocked kitchen, the deck for breakfasts, and games at night. The beds were super comfortable, too. Cannot wait to return. Wish we could have stayed longer. Bear in mind that while there are wineries that are close by, we did spend quite a bit of time going up and down the mountain. Just be prepared for that if you plan to go to St. Helena. But absolutely worth it!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Napa Valley?
The average price for a rental in Napa Valley is $352 per night. This rental is $341 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sanctuary on top of the world. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sanctuary on top of the world. Enjoy the water!
Is Sanctuary on top of the world pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Sanctuary on top of the world?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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