A secret garden in the middle of downtown Napa

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A dining area with a round table, two chairs, a bottle of wine, and a vase with flowers.
A bedroom with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with sheer curtains.
A staircase leading to a house with a washing machine and a bird perched on the railing.
A circular stone fountain surrounded by a flower bed with red and white flowers, enclosed by a brick border.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a rug. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Napa Valley Wine Train

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Napa, CA
  • Place, Napa Valley Expo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Napa River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, BottleRock
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Napa

Located in Napa, this holiday home is in the city centre. Napa Valley Wine Train and Sonoma State Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Napa Valley Expo and Napa Symphony. Balloons Above the Valley and Napa Valley Balloons are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
Napa, CA

What's nearby

  • Napa Valley Expo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Napa River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • BottleRock - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Uptown Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Napa Valley Wine Train - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Suisun-Fairfield Station - 25 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Joe's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gott's Roadside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Napa Yard Oxbow - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Maria - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A secret garden in the middle of downtown Napa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A secret garden in the middle of downtown Napa?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at A secret garden in the middle of downtown Napa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A secret garden in the middle of downtown Napa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A secret garden in the middle of downtown Napa located?

Located in Soscol Gateway South, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Napa Valley Expo and Napa Valley Wine Train. Napa River and Oxbow Public Market are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location and very dog friendly

Great location, very walkable to downtown shops and restaurants. Excellent outdoor yard/garden. Very dog friendly. Barbara truly wants to to make sure you have an enjoyable and comfortable stay.
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

The property is very walkable and centrally located. The back yard was amazing with flowers in bloom. Very healing. The host was super helpful in recommending local attractions.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Extraordinaire!

Great location. Perfect clean home with all of the amenities. Walking distance to everything. You can't go wrong. Barbara is a wonderful host.
Stayed 61 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2021
Thank you Scott and your family is lovely. I wish I could send you some nice wine from Napa. Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtown Napa

I loved everything about this property from the location, safety, the interior and exterior of the house and the owner!! I’m a cook and the kitchen is well equipped! It was a great selection.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2022
Awesome and I appreciate the review! You are such a blessing to this world! Barbara
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable for my 5 week work-relocation

My two dogs and I were very comfortable at the property, mostly loving the fenced in and sunny yard. The property was well furnished and had ample linens and kitchen supplies. The location is very close to the Transit Center which made traveling throughout the County very easy and accessible. Being so close to downtown Napa and Oxbow was a great advantage to when dining or taking an easy walk to grab a drink or eat.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you for the best review ever!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place highly recommend

Cute place, would recommend it if you are looking for a place near downtown Napa. One bedroom and one bath, and a nice sized kitchen so you can actually cook when you are not eating out. Near Napa Wine Train, and other places. Property manager is very friendly and accommodating. We also were able to met her in person. An added plus is that she is genuinely a nice person.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2023
thank you so much for your wonderful review! Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to stay in Napa!

This property and experience was *the best* i've ever had! The location is just magical. Super walkable to downtown, the library, Model Bakery, Farmers Market, restaurants, etc... The Wine Train comes by a couple times a day with a friendly reminder that you're living your best life! there is plenty of sun in the home, and even a clothesline to sun-dry your clothes! The yard is impeccable and well maintained. great for dinners, cocktails, lounging, or even if you brought a pet. The property manager and next door maintenance man were so kind, friendly, helpful, responsive, quick, and generous! Plenty of dishes to make meals, easy electronic door lock, mail comes right in to the table through a mail slot, great water pressure and temperature, plenty of indoor and outdoor space. will only recommend this place to my friends and family who come!
Stayed 34 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2021
Thank you Aziza and you and your family are lovely! I am so happy that I met you! Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location for foodies, festival go-ers, Napa explorers

Fetching and with a cottage-like feel, this a well-tended home perfect for longer-term stays. Walking distance to Oxbow, fairgrounds, and downtown Napa. Well-appointed kitchen for the cooks out there (and I like to cook!). Backyard was filled with camellias while I visited, and I did bring those blossoms into every room. Bedroom is comfortable and cozy; bath and bedroom have ample storage space. While on the Wine Train tracks, it’s not a bother… runs during the day and finishes in the early evening. Balloons in the early morning, river walks nearby, and fantastic dining options. A great place to stay!
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and yard, great location and host

This is just an excellent property right in the heart of Napa that allows you to walk anywhere downtown and take advantage of good restaurants, the trail and couldn't be closer to the fair grounds. The host Barbara is a sweetie and the handyman lives next door if anything is needed. We had a dog and cat which made it very difficult to find a place too. Not only were they welcome, there was a cat tree and bowls, etc. to accommodate. Thank you Barbara and Francisco!
Stayed 33 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2021
I appreciate your review and I am so happy you had a nice time. Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly Special Experience

Words cannot describe the amazing experience we had at this special train house and its special property owner Barbara. This experience for us was amazing. From the moment we booked we could see how sweet, kind and caring Barbara was. It was my husband and I and our two elderly wienie dogs that stayed at this property. I was on a hospital assignment for work and needed a place for a few months. The house was bright and welcoming and the back yard was a little piece of heaven for us and our dogs. We were in a prime location just steps away from one of the coolest downtown areas we have ever been. Close to great bars and restaurants with even better views. We went running on the vine trail quite often and over to Model Bakery for breakfast a little too often :) We rarely had to use our car except for going to the beautiful wineries around Napa and Sonoma area all within 20 minutes. If any issues came up or questions we had Barbara and her property manager would respond within 5 minutes and fix whatever we needed within the hour. The house was complete with everything we could ever need and more cookware than we could use! We lacked nothing. The care we felt and attention to detail was beyond any VRBO stay we had every experienced. I would highly recommend this oasis to anyone who needs to take a breather. You will leave refreshed and relaxed! Thank you again Barbara to you and your team!
Stayed 92 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Location

My wife and I stayed for a month and had a fantastic time. Barbara's communication was excellent and Francisco helped us with everything during our stay. The location was incredible - walking distance to lots of great restaurants which we took frequent advantage of. Also we really appreciated that we could have our dogs with us - they loved sunning themselves in the backyard. Thanks again!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2020
Hello Adam: You are and your wife are welcome back anytime and will be missed. I am glad that you were able to stay a while with your wife and dogs until you found your permanent home. I appreciate the review and I will let Francisco know you valued his help. You and your family are a blessing to the world. Now that you discovered your talent as a green thumb , I hope you start a garden. Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I cannot say enough nice things about Barbara and the Train House

Have you ever been to one of those places that just feels happy? This is one of those places! It’s big and light and airy. It’s so close to town and to all your amenities. It is near the train tracks but it is the wine train and only goes out 3-4 times a week and is actually pretty cool and old world looking. And remember it’s a wine train, no one is heading out early or coming back late. There is a really cool backyard, a grill, there are all new appliances and the layout is fantastic. I really loved staying here!! Barbara is wonderful and the caretaker is on site and can help with any issues. I highly recommend staying here!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

The house was close to many of the spots we wanted to see. Fun to watch the wine train go by daily across the street. House was well equipped for my wife ,I and 2 dogs. The back yard was just right for the dogs.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you so much! It was a delight to have you. Many happy trails. Barbara
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Napa Location!!

We loved this charming home! It is adorable, comfortable, and has a great back yard with grill. The location can't be beat - it is walking distance to downtown Napa with all its restaurants and shops. It is convenient to the wine train (what a fun thing to do!) and the Oxbow Market. The owner and caretaker are warm, wonderful people. They made us feel welcome, and we even enjoyed a fabulous barbeque with them and their friends, along with great wine! It is also under a mile to Exertec gym. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Wow what an awe inspiring review! I feel so blessed to have had you as my guests in this wonderful house. Inviting the two of you for the outdoor evening bbq in October and everybody enjoying the good food & wine is the "Highlight of having this gorgeous house in Napa". You are correct in saying that the shops and restaurants are so accessible by foot. I walked around downtown Napa over Thanksgiving and there are so many new restaurants popping up. I do not think that I would have enough days to try them all out. I am glad that you rode the Napa Wine Train. For me the four hour ride felt like forty minutes. The food and the views of the vineyards reminds me of being in Europe. Thank you and until we meet again in the Napa Valley. It will be fun!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful place in downtown Napa

My wife and I along with our 6 month old Golden Retriever puppy stayed for 3 months in this centrally located home in Napa. The listing and photos were accurate and we found it to be very clean, comfortable, and a perfect base to explore Napa and the surrounding areas. The house is unique with much charm. The kitchen is well appointed with many windows which make it light and airy. The window air conditioning units worked well during hot summer days and were surprisingly quiet when used at night. The backyard is perfect for a pet and to enjoy outdoor cooking and dining. The neighborhood at first sight may seem somewhat old with some commercial enterprises but we found it very safe and with many friendly neighbors. The county fair grounds are within a block or two and there are often weekend events which are interesting and enjoyable. The Napa Valley Wine Train does come by twice a day but we looked forward to each passing. Oxbow Market is one of the best places to find a wide variety of places to each and it is just a few blocks away from this house. You can walk from this home across the Napa river bridge and be in a waterfront development as well as downtown Napa where you will find excellent restaurants and shops. The owner of this property was very friendly and helpful and made sure that our stay was pleasureable. If we ever return to Napa for an extended stay, we hope that Barbara will allow us to stay at her home again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sweet house with cozy garden in Napa

Beautiful home, private with great yard for the puppies or kids. Wonderful modern kitchen, great for entertaining guests and having dinner parties. A stroll across the street gets you to Downtown Napa for shopping and wine tasting with the wine train just steps from your door.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great neighborhood for strolling and shopping.

Location location location . . . I enjoyed this property because it's right by the river and behind it are nice neighborhoods, both nice for strolling and walking the dogs. Across the river are nice restaurants and stores for shopping. All in the heart of the wine country, what could be better?
Archival

10/10 Excellent

So Convenient!

I would like to share how clean and well-maintaned this property is. It's amazing that it's so close to everything in downtown Napa, including right by the wine train, but sitting out in the backyard is so quiet and peaceful. What a charming property with its vintage feel, but modernly upgraded. I would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Recent June Stay

My husband and i spent the month of June here. The location is within easy walking distance of downtown Napa but is across the river facing an industrial area and railroad tracks. There was construction going on most of the time we were there which should be completed by now. The location and area surrounding the house are a bit rundown but it is a good base for exploring the Napa valley. The owner was very nice and responsive to our needs. We had issues with the airconditioning wall units and some of the furniture needed to be replaced and that was handled quickly. There is a nice private yard and BBQ and the kitchen is great. We made the best of it but I would choose to spend more money to be in a better location and higher quality furnishings. But if you are looking for something clean, centrally located and budget friendly this could be a good option for you.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
A correction: The house is in Downtown Napa, if you look at a Map of Downtown Napa it will confirm this. The industrial area is gone, because it is slated for a new high end community. Nothing is currently going on South of the house. The railroad tracks were raised by the city, when the woman from Rancho Mirage was staying there. I also informed her of this project prior to her booking it. The construction of the raised train track has been completed. Now the wine train passes by during the day and it is really quiet. While she stayed there I replaced the a/c window unit with a new energy star rated one, so that the living room is cool in the summer months. There is an additional unit in the bedroom that she was very pleased with. I purchased new velty plush chairs for the dining room table while she was there. The bed is a memory foam one that receives rave reviews from folks who stay there. The antiques were expensive and add to the charm of the home. I recently replaced many towels and sheets that were missing.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here for 4 nigh...

We stayed here for 4 nights during July and found the duplex to be very clean and comfortable, with lovely furnishings. The kitchen is wonderfully modern and had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed spending our evenings cooking on the outdoor grill and relaxing on the vine covered patio. We would love to stay here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

My wife and I stayed here...

My wife and I stayed here in June and just couldn't have been happier! Charming, beautiful, spacious... highly recommended! The interior is modern, clean, has all new amenities, and also has beautiful antique furniture throughout which really enhances the overall charm. The property is on a quiet street, full privacy, and yet is literally a stones throw from downtown. The large backyard of the property is so nice -- with all there is to do in and around Napa, we chose to spend many a night barbecuing on the (wonderful) gas grill, enjoying the spoils of our winery visits, under the canopy of stars and cozy vine-draped patio -- the perfect setting for a romantic dinner. It's a true gem of a place... we will definitely be back and staying here again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I spent 3 months in the s...

I spent 3 months in the summer 2008 here with 2 other foreign roomates who worked with me as winemakers close to this Napa based comfortable house. I especially appreciated the huge clean bedroom and the backyard where a lot of BBQ's parties are etched in my memory forever.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved staying at this ...

We loved staying at this cozy home away from home. To rent at other homes or hotels would have been far more costly with this proximity to all the wonderful shops and restaurants within walking distance. The bed was especially a hit for me with the optimal comfort of the memeory foam and get linens and pillows. Everything was very clean and well kept. Having a nice back yard was a real plus to relax in at the end of the busy wine tasting days. I was also excited to have the Napa Wine Train go by close to the home which added additional atmosphere.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable and love...

Very comfortable and lovely accomodations in walking distance to restaurants and shops in downtown Napa. I LOVED IT! I will definetly use it again.
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