BEAR FLAG INN, Calistoga
Property overview
Rooms and Cottage
Calistoga's Bear Flag Inn provides lodging on 3-1/2 acres in the Napa Valley. Each room in the main house is named after a local historic figure. The Peter Storm room features a stained-glass window of his bear flag design, a mission-style bed, an armoire, and a chair with an ottoman. The private bath includes a claw foot bathtub and shower, plus views of vineyards, a walnut grove, and the Palisades Mountains. The Lovina Graves room, on the first floor, includes a Pinehurst queen bed and a settee that unfolds into a single bed, with views of the Palisades and the vineyard, a bath with claw foot tub and shower, and a private entrance. The John Cyrus room is furnished with a queen sleigh bed, mahogany antiques, and an oversized LazyBoy chair overlooking the swimming pool and garden, plus a private bath with a claw foot tub and shower. The Milt Sherwood room offers views of the garden, swimming pool, and Mount St Helena and furnishings that befit the era of this old farmhouse. The detached private bathroom across the hall includes a claw foot bathtub and shower. The Cottage includes a queen bed, an armoire, and a back door to a heart-shaped patio. The living room has a Buck stove, chair and ottoman, and queen-size sofa bed. The bath features a claw foot bathtub and shower. Each room includes queen beds, antique furnishings, private baths with claw foot tubs, armoires, air conditioning, TV, bathrobes, fresh flowers and complimentary wine. The rooms provide heating, air conditioning, garden furniture, free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and carpeted floor.
Breakfast and More
Mornings at the Bear Flag Inn include the aromas of fresh ground coffee, baked goods, and a homemade hot entree. Hearty breakfasts are served in the light-filled breakfast room. Guests can enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages from local wineries in the parlor. Hearty breakfasts will prepare you for a busy day in the wine country, or a relaxing day by the pool.
Grounds and Activities
The grounds feature sunny gardens, sitting spaces, patio tables and chairs, a spa/hot tub, a heated swimming pool, and a pool table. Guests can follow the trails at Petrified Forest to see redwoods preserved and petrified by a volcanic eruption. Guests can also visit the family-owned winery established in 1885 and located in St Helena, or follow the trail to the top of Mount St Helena for views over the Napa Valley. The inn is near Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, where the author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped spent his honeymoon in 1880. Guests can also gaze out the windows to views of vineyards, a walnut grove, and the Palisades Mountains.
Location and Access
Bear Flag Inn is 30 km from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, and is near Pioneer Park - 2 km, Sharpsteen Museum - 2 km, Community Presbyterian Church - 2 km, Ca' Toga Art Gallery - 2 km, St Simeon Russian Orthodox - 2 km, Logvy Community Park - 3 km and Old Faithful Geyser of California - 3 km. From San Francisco, take Highway 101 north to Highway 37 east, then north on Highway 29 through Napa and St Helena. From Mendocino, take Highway 101 south to River Road/Mark West Springs Road exit, and continue on Porter Creek Road for 4.7 miles.
Things To Do
Guests can enjoy an airborne thrill and a unique view of wine country from inside a glider. Calistoga's Old Faithful Geyser is a stop that appeals to the family. Fly fishing guides offer Half-Day and Full-Day trips for clients, providing all gear. Safari West is a wildlife preserve where you can experience some of nature's animals in a natural habitat.
Choose your preferred room
Calendar of room availability and rates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Adults only
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture

