Backyard Garden Oasis

Affordable place to stay near...

Liked: The owner was very nice and had a sweet dog.
Disliked: A bit bare bones. The breakfast for the next day was muffins and a fruit plate that was provided at check in.

Superb

Oasis from the City

Liked: Greta and her best dog, Ollie, are gracious and friendly hosts, and the place was just as described. Breakfast was a tasty pastry and a plate of fruit placed in the space every eve. Middletown is just 5 mins up the road and has markets, restaurants, a bar or two, and the basic services you would expect in a town of 1500 people.
Disliked: Many things were low-level bothersome during my stay: found three spiders (two in the bed and one in bath) during my visit, my cell (Verizon) didn't work inside the space, and there are a few interior items that just need a spruce - like the broken footboard hidden under the quilt on the bed I stubbed my toe on repeatedly. I am childishly afraid of spiders, so that one I found on my pillow the first night was a stay-killer for me. This is just a tip for others - because I booked without knowing and it definitely affected the overall enjoyment of my trip: this place is NOT ideal if you plan to hit the Calistoga/Napa wineries for tastings during the day. The 25 minute drive between Calistoga and the Oasis is 13 miles of the most twisty/winding/scary road you can imagine up and down a mountain. Many of the switchbacks and turns do not have a shoulder on either side or guardrails, and there are passing lanes in hairpin turns where the posted speed is 25mph. It is NOT a safe place to drive after wine samples.

It was a relaxing comfortable...

Liked: Greta is a lovely host. My partner enjoyed his birthday massage done by her. The property is lovely and private.
Disliked: The bathroom door is louvered, which did not allow for privacy... I only mention this because we are a newish couple who still take care of bathroom habits privately...

Restful, peaceful, bucolic with creature...

Liked: Backyard Garden Oasis is a really sweet little understated set of backyard bungalows just off the highway right outside Middletown.I wasn’t really looking to be wowed by accommodations. I was looking for rest, comfort, and a home base to explore from. Greta is incredibly sweet, thoughtful, and accommodating and made sure I knew how to get everything I needed from arrival to departure. I will be back many times.

Superb

Liked: Greta and Ollie are great. Room is very comfortable and the room is oh so quiet.

Good

Liked: Great country location for the dogs with fenced backyard area. Nice little cabin: clean, working Wi-Fi. Everything you’d pretty much want. Greta is very nice and accommodating
Disliked: Breakfast is boring: fruit and a muffin. Motion sickness on the drive to/from. Please be aware that while the place is 9 miles and 20 minutes from Calistoga, it’s actually in the mountains and there’s very windy roads to get there. I got sick twice there and back as a passenger in someone else’s vehicle.

Exceptional

Exceptional