10 Best Vrbo Vacation Rentals In St. Helena, California - Updated 2024

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California is known for many things; movie stars, fashion, beaches, and wine just to name a few. California wine is not only some of the best in the country but around the world as well, with numerous California wineries winning international awards for wine. The area of St. Helena is one of those wine producing regions. Located in the North Bay region of San Fransisco, St. Helena has over 416 vineyards located within its vicinity, making it one of the areas in the state producing the most wine. The area is a perfect place to plan a vacation with friends or family, if you intend to visit the many restaurants and vineyards of the area. If you’re planning on visiting St. Helena, California, definitely stay in one of these great Vrbo vacation rentals in the area.

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1. Napa Valley hideaway (from USD 975)

This beautiful modern home is located only a short distance away from the downtown area of St. Helena. Just a short drive down a country road, this modern accommodation is actually two separate homes, which can be both rented if you’re traveling in a large group. It’s a perfect place for couples to have a getaway in Napa Valley and still have some privacy from each other. Everything is included, like pillows and linens as well as a cook’s kitchen and dining area to seat everything. The living room area comes with a large-screen TV, large wood-burning fireplace and a gorgeous, rustic chandelier as well as a piano.

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71 reviews   Wifi Available
House 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
Also a TV in the living room would help
so we limited the kitchen to the cooks
Very comfortable for 3 couples
I would have appreciated having a TV with cable in the living room
The kitchen was well equipped for cooking and we enjoyed making use of the outdoor areas
Cleanliness:
The house was very comfortable and clean
The house was very clean and the grounds were well kept The cottage space was a nice retreat with its own bed and bath
Host:
Byron was lovely/gracious easy check in Location superb
Two things that were problematic is the next door dog that barks all morning and the toilet in the guest cottage needed work
We were one couple one child and two adults
Homes we have visited in the past usually have salt pepper tea bags sugar and various herbs left over from prior occupants
The house was spacious with several indoor and outdoor spaces to relax socialize and generally enjoy the beauty that is
Location:
Napa Valley Hideaway is a perfect retreat in a wonderful location
The location is ideal - walking distance to the main street in St Helena with a wide range of boutiques shops and restaurants and a very nice gourmet market a few blocks away
The location provided convenient walking and jogging throughout beautiful St Helena
The house gives you great privacy and is remarkably convenient to downtown St Helena (7 minute walk)
It is centrally located and within walkinig distance of wineries and restaurants in St Helena
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2. Spa-like paradise (from USD 467)

Enjoy a luxury stay in St. Helena at this gorgeous home. The home sleeps up to six people and despite the tranquil and private surroundings, it is still located close to many of St. Helena’s shops and restaurants. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and guests can lounge in the large living room by the fireplace or cook something up in the gourmet kitchen. For the luxury spa experience, step outside into the heated outdoor shower space or hop in the hot tub and soak away your troubles. Dine outside on the patio or take the bikes out for a spin around town during your leisure time.

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St. Helena, California, United States
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

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Amenities & Room:
The tall vaulted ceiling in the living room gives the living area an open and airy feel
The jacuzzi and outdoor shower were a bonus
The pool was pristine with comfortable lounge chairs and umbrella's for relief from the warm California sun
the outdoor (hot) shower
The kitchen was equipped with everything you could want to cook a gourmet meal
Cleanliness:
The house itself was very clean and offered us every comfort
Everything within your house made our stay extremely enjoyable
It can be quite hot in California
the steam room and the three blue-tiled bathrooms with robes for guests
It is so beautifully decorated and light and spacious and has every amenity you could think of
Host:
Maybe next July ;) Kindly
This home however exceeded all our expectations and was even more beautiful in person
Wow Talk about meeting and exceeding expectations
but when we did she was very warm and receptive
was such a treat not to mention the awesome bikes the owner provided for us
Location:
The house is close to Main Street and we walked to shops and grocery stores and restaurants which was such a treat since we live in Houston and have to drive everywhere
It is close to Main street but not so close that it is noisy
Other activities include of course tasting wine at one of the myriad vineyards within a 10 mile radius
We enjoyed daily walks around the neighborhood and surrounding vineyards
We also love riding bikes around the vineyards that start just a few blocks from the house
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3. Wine country vacation (from USD 1633)

Enjoy the best of wine country in this beautifully decorated California home. Sleeping up to 13 people, the accommodation is perfect for any large gathering especially for those looking to visit the nearby vineyards. Enjoy the hot tubs and gourmet kitchen or just hang out and relax in the living room and enjoy a glass of Napa Valley wine.

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122 reviews   Wifi Available
House 12 Guests 6 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 12
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

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Amenities & Room:
The kitchen is fully stocked
the pictures do not do it
Everything was first rate and we will miss the kitchen most of all
The bedroom linen and the bathroom towels were of high quality
The house is very spacious with several bedroom suites
Host:
the best family gathering we have had
Great escape fromt the really world
We had 4 generations all togehter for the first time
We have rented several homes in the Napa Valley and this was the best experience we have had
The owner and property manager are the easiest to work with
Location:
It's in a great location (literally across from Beringer)
The house is on a quiet street and close to downtown St Helena
The location is superb- literally across the street from Beringer vineyards and winery and only a short walk
The location was perfect for walks to town for dinner or shopping Casa de Vigna made my mother's 70th birthday
The property was beautiful and we loved that you can walk to
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4. Downtown St. Helena retreat (from USD 1400)

This unique and amazing property is located only a few minutes away from downtown St. Helena. The home is complete with everything you’ll want, for an amazing stay in the Wine Country. Enjoy the home’s various great amenities like the bocce court, swimming pool or outdoor seating and entertainment area. The home is complete with a gourmet kitchen for cooking and a large stone fireplace for getting cosy by the fire. Dine outside or head into town and taste the best of Napa Valley

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58 reviews   Wifi Available
House 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

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Amenities & Room:
it felt cold and during the heat wave (113 degrees)
The other 2 bedrooms are downstairs and share a smaller bathroom
The front room is comfortable and gave the 6 of us ample comfortable space to talk late into the night
There was plenty space for the four of us
The only down side to the house was the road noise
Cleanliness:
The house was clean and well appointed on arrival
The bedrooms were all spacious and comfortable and the bathrooms were clean
Having a washer/dryer was very convenient
The yard is beautifully maintained and large
The backyard was beautiful- full of fruit and olive trees-
Host:
She quickly responded to my emails with questions
Sarah was so helpful and made for an easy and enjoyable stay
We brought our adult children for a long weekend in Napa and fell in love with the property
the best Sarah answered all my questions before the trip and was helpful throughout as was the house manager
The pool is very nice and great for a quick dip Working with the owner and manager of the property was very easy
Location:
The house is located just a few blocks from the main area in St Helena
The location is an easy walk to the many great shops and restaurants of
The location is convenient to all of Napa Valley
This property is in a great location in downtown Perfect for walking to dinner or shopping
It is located just outside of downtown St Helena and is in easy walking distance of shops and restaurants in town
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5. Historic St. Helena farmhouse (from USD 1450)

Located just one block away from downtown St. Helena, this home is nearby all the best tasting rooms and restaurants around town. The home was built in 1881 and it is fully equipped and modernized as of 2013. The beautiful gourmet kitchen is outfitted with brand new appliances and the bathrooms have gorgeous marble showers. The living room has a large 55-inch TV that’s great for lounging around after a day of wine tasting or sit in the front yard and enjoy a coffee or evening cocktail.

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158 reviews   Wifi Available
House 8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 1
Refund Policy :

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Amenities & Room:
The title pretty much says it all
The house is super comfortable and great for 3-6 people
each couple had their own bathroom
Each of the three bedrooms in the house has its own bathroom
Nice size bedrooms great dining table
Cleanliness:
Very nicely decorated and equipped CLEAN and wonderful amenities
Host:
Great home for a family retreat
amazing hospitality and the view is stunning
We had a wonderful time at this home Quiet peaceful and perfect place close to town
Kitchen stocked nicely with extra amenities like spices coffee snacks and wine
Location:
Well kept house in a lovely location
The Church street house is walking distance to main street and is well appointed inside
You can walk to restaurants wineries and shopping
Location was perfect for walking distance to downtown St Helena coffee grocery stores restaurants and shopping
The location is walkable to the restaurants and shops in St Helena and we all took additional longer walks toward the river and to the Culinary Institute
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6. Charming wine country cottage (from USD 400)

This quaint little two-bedroom cottage can accommodate up to five people and it’s located in the heart of Napa Valley, just a few minutes away from restaurants, shops, movie theatres and grocery stores. Each bedroom comes with a queen-sized bed and there is an additional pull-out couch in the living room. The large and green backyard space is great for people looking to spend some time outside and play with their pets. There is a hot tub on site as well as TV access and WiFi.

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112 reviews   Wifi Available
House 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 5
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

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Amenities & Room:
The bed was SO comfortable -
The people in town were friendly
The home itself was absolutely adorable
The carpets were stained as were the sofa and seats in the living room
The issue was with the cleanliness of the place and the state of the towels pillows furniture
Cleanliness:
The house was immaculately clean
The place is clean too Gisela
Everything was perfect - and was totally enchanting Just as it was described
Our favorite was Tra Vigne (which we walked to)
Host:
the owner is really nice and very helpful
The owner was very easy to work with and responded promptly to my questions
All in all with a little care and attention
Your cleaning lady had thrown all the dirty towels that were left when we arrived into the washing machine and then the dryer and when we discovered them a couple of days into the stay
/ washcloths for the four of us
Location:
So convenient to get provisions at Safeway market but found even better goodies at Sunshine Market 3-4 blocks away
The little house is perfectly located one block from downtown St Helena
The location is ideal for walking around the corner to the main street for morning coffee
within 5 minutes There are many great restaurants (within walking distance)
The grocery store is just a block away
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7. Cottage located only minutes away from downtown (from USD 563)

Located in a quiet residential part of town, this home is only a short walk away from downtown St. Helena. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch or enjoy an evening glass of St. Helena wine in the evening. The beds have luxurious linens and comforters as well as French antiques and TV with Netflix access. The vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen, give the home a very spacious feel and the kitchen itself is fully equipped with everything from a gas-stove to cooking essentials.

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St Helena, California, United States
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

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Amenities & Room:
I enjoyed cooking meals in the well equipped
Bedrooms are both spacious; one of the mattresses was pretty lumpy
The only downside was the mandatory insurance coverage compared to other VRBOs
The 2 bedrooms are large and each have french doors leading to the (private and serene) back yard
only thing that have could have made it better would be 4 bicycles
Cleanliness:
This was a really sweet bungalow; it was very clean nicely appointed with unique artwork and can't beat the location
the house was comfortable and clean and the location was superb
(no "fighting" over who is going to get the master bedroom)
Host:
Sandra was very nice and very quick to respond to my questions
the key box was originally hard to find -
Simple check in and rules and directions are plenty
The property was even better in person than we expected
We are pleasantly surprised with the well appointed home gourmet kitchen and beautiful yard
Location:
The cottage was centrally located to several great wineries and within walking distance to shops and restaurants in St Helena
The house is in a quiet neighborhood and it is the nicest place on the block
The house has everything you need and more Great location and short walk to downtown and many restaurants
neighbor across the street was helpful in pointing out
my husband wanted to move in ;) Walking distance to shops restaurants and our favorite market (Sunshine Foods) to get all the ingredients
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8. Wonderful Wine Country retreat (from USD 1200)

Enjoy this great Wine Country retreat located only steps away from the beautiful downtown St. Helena. Take a stroll to nearby restaurants or wine-tasting rooms or head to other great cafes and shops around the downtown area. The home is fully equipped with everything from a great kitchen, to luxurious linens as well as TV access and WiFi.

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178 reviews   Wifi Available
House 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 4
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The home was equipped with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable
Beautifully decorated on first floor with newer kitchen appliances and washer/dryer; included necessary kitchen accessories Simple but comfortably decorated on second floor with king beds and very...
Clean comfortable and felt like home
The lemon tree in the back yard provided us with fresh citrus for our cocktails
The house itself was quite comfortable though some of the furnishings and carpeting are looking a bit worn
Cleanliness:
The bedrooms and bathrooms were well appointed with toiletries and bath products
The house was so very cozy tastefully decorated in a farmhouse
The pantry was stocked full of coffee & creamers and the bathrooms had shampoo conditioner and body wash
Host:
And the owner was responsive and helpful
Jill was also incredibly responsive and wonderful to communicate with
Owner was great to communicate with and made it easy for us
The owner of the property was very responsive and kept us informed
Napa charm and every room including the back deck has a useful purpose and fully stock for all your needs
Location:
Convenient walking distance to beautiful downtown
We were walking distance to many restaurants
Nice property in a great location
The location of the house is perfect adjacent to town everything within walking distance and just a short drive to the wineries
The house is just a block from the main street of St Helena
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9. Fantastic family home (from USD 1188)

This gorgeous three-bedroom home is in a great central location in St. Helena. The home is within walking distance of downtown St. Helena and from there, there are lots of shops and restaurants to visit. There are also three bathrooms on site, one of which has a hot tub. Enjoy the private balcony and large stone fireplace in the living room or hang out outside by the firepit or cook up something on the gas barbecue.

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112 reviews   Wifi Available
chateau / country house 8 Guests 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the house was very comfortable with wide open space downstairs and a very nice duel kitchen (a big plus)
great house with lots of room
beds were the most comfortable i have ever slept on and the bedding inviting
we had plenty of room and bathrooms and matthew makes it warm and welcoming
Cleanliness:
it was clean and inviting
this house was exceptionally clean and comfortable
this property was very very clean beautiful and comfortable
Host:
the property owner/manager was extremely fast with responses and very helpful
the owner was very easy to work with & gave us great catering suggestions
helena matt is a fantastic host and was very responsive and easy to work with
the owners are very easy to work with and the check-in and check-out processes are quick and easy
Location:
great location with proximity to all eminities in the area
location of the home was perfect for downtown st
lovely home close to downtown st helena
beautiful spacious home in a great location
we enjoyed walking around this very sweet town
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10. Downtown farmhouse (from USD 1250)

Known as “Casa-Robles”, this charming house is located only a short distance away from downtown St. Helena. You’ll be within walking distance to the town’s best cafes, shopping, and restaurants as well as the beautiful wineries. The home can accommodate up to six people and it has three bedrooms all of which have an en-suite bathroom. Sit out front the on the porch and enjoy the sun and morning coffee or lounge in the living room area on the big comfy couch and enjoy some TV.

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72 reviews   Wifi Available
farmhouse 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
Everything you need was provided in the home and
Nice to have each bedroom with
My family enjoyed our stay with the privacy of 3 private bedrooms and baths
We used all the rooms - kitchen dining TV living and outdoor patio
Kitchen was fully equipped and the whole home was very comfortable
Cleanliness:
Very spacious and lovely home
House was super clean and the kitchen is outfitted with everything imaginable as far as utensils and gadgets
Host:
Paulina was available for any needs/questions
We were walking distance to all shops and restaurants Our host met us upon arrival and could not have been more accommodating Again
Paulina was a great host
Paulina was a welcoming host as we arrived at Casa Robles
The kitchen was well stocked with great earthen cook and silverware
Location:
Great location in walking distance to charming downtown St Helena
The location is perfect just walking distance to restaurants shops wineries and parks
Casa Robles is walking distance to downtown St Helena with charming shops and restaurants Enjoyed the backyard patio and the front porch
It is the perfect house for 3 couples or for a girl's getaway Walking distance to great restaurants and wonderful shops
The location was perfect - one block off
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Stay close to St. Helena's excitement

Whether you’re looking for a getaway with friends or some time with family, St. Helena has everything you can want in a great place to visit. Amazing food and delicious wine is only the tip of the iceberg and with many of these homes located so close to downtown St. Helena, you’ll never be too far from any of it.

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