The Coolest Way to Stay in Wine Country? Checking Into One of These Wineries with Lodging

Anyone planning a getaway to Napa or Sonoma is probably centering their entire trip around—you guessed it—the wine. You’ve scored a reservation at a delicious and design-minded tasting room, reviewed what not to do in wine country, and even familiarized yourself with industry jargon like a true vintner. But one question remains: Where are you staying? Though these idyllic escapes are packed with high-end hotels, a handful of wineries are offering on-site accommodations—making it possible to sip and sleep in the same place.

For Karen Francis DeGolia, owner of Limerick Lane Cellars in Healdsburg, California, the rise of vineyard lodging underscores a growing need for authenticity and connection. “There’s a shift away from transactional stays and toward experiences that feel personal, rooted, and restorative,” she explains. “Vineyard residences offer privacy, beauty, and a sense of place that can’t be replicated in a hotel.” 

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Limerick Lane Cellars rents out two properties through VRBO: an intimate farmhouse close to the tasting room and an expansive hilltop villa that overlooks the vines. The aha moment, DeGolia says, came from popular demand. “Visitors kept asking how they could spend more time on the property,” she explains. “How they could wake up here, not just visit for a tasting. It allows guests to experience Limerick Lane Cellars not as a destination they pass through, but as a place they temporarily belong to.”

According to Libby Richard, wine club manager at Bricoleur Vineyards, even a quick overnight can connect you to the land in ways a tasting never could. Their property boasts a bookable, four-bedroom residence that can host up to eight guests. “There is a deep sense of calm that comes from waking up with the vineyards, walking the property before the day begins, and ending the evening on the deck with a bottle of wine as the stars begin to come out at night,” she muses. “These unstructured moments often become guests’ most memorable ones.”

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Or, if you prefer a hotel setting, you can get the best of both worlds at Sttupa Estate. The boutique hotel in Napa Valley’s Yountville is home to five expertly curated suites that’s just around the corner from Sullivan Rutherford Estate. In fact, a walking tour and wine tasting is complimentary for all Sttupa Estate guests. 

If you have the funds to swing it (reservations generally start at $1,000 per night), stays at Limerick Lane Cellars, Bricoleur Vineyards, and Sttupa Estate can be booked by just about anyone. (It’s pricey, but remember: Most of these residences have multiple bedrooms, so they’re great for groups.) However, some properties offer exclusive accommodations to its wine club members.

Jordan Vineyard & Winery, also located in Healdsburg, opens three suites in the property’s chateau as well as its secluded Wildwood Cottage to gold- and platinum-level rewards members. “Each overnight accommodation has its own personality,” shares Maribel Soto, director of Jordan’s loyalty program and direct-to-consumer initiatives. 

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So, what’s it like to stay on a vineyard? For these accommodations, it’s all about creating a your-home-but-better feel. “Each visit is designed to be immersive, highly personalized and truly intimate,” says Scott Trace, director of operations at Sttupa Estate. “More than just a place to stop between winery appointments or sleep following dinner.” Sttupa, for example, has estate ambassadors to assist guests with everything from preparing daily breakfasts made with seasonal ingredients to scheduling private hot air balloon tours. 

Bricoleur Vineyards welcomes guests with their three-course Rooted tasting experience, complete with six Bricoleur wine and food pairings. Meanwhile, Limerick Lane Cellars encourages you to take full advantage of the stunning landscape. Perhaps with a candlelit dinner in the olive grove? And, of course, a tasting is always included. 

But for Soto, it’s that slice of serenity that makes a stay unforgettable. “My favorite part of welcoming guests is seeing how quickly they relax and settle in,” she says. “Finding real joy in slowing down and celebrating life’s moments in this beautiful, quiet corner of Sonoma County.”

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