Calistoga · Napa Valley
Brannan Cottage Inn Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Brannan Cottage Inn in Calistoga, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the inn.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
Brannan Cottage Inn was built in 1860 by Sam Brannan, Calistoga's founder, as part of his hot springs resort, and it is the only building from the resort still on its original site. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has six king rooms, some with fireplaces and private entrances, a block from Lincoln Avenue.
Sam's General Store, inside the inn, serves coffee and bites, and a breakfast voucher is included. Guests get cruiser bikes, free parking behind the inn, keyless entry and a wraparound porch and garden patio. Dogs under 40 pounds are welcome.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Fisher Vineyards, Envy Wines and Sterling Vineyards are all within about 5 minutes, and St. Helena is about 15 minutes south. We are based in Calistoga ourselves, a few minutes away.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 19 miles, 40 minutes. The closest airport to Brannan Cottage Inn and the easiest arrival: a short drive over the hills from Santa Rosa, with no Bay Area traffic. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 86 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes, and 2 hours or more at busy times. The most flights, with the longest drive, across the Bay Area and up through Napa Valley.
Oakland (OAK): about 78 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO, and a slightly shorter drive.
Sacramento (SMF): about 91 miles, around 2 hours. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.
Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.
At a Glance
Location
109 Wappo Avenue, Calistoga
Style
Historic 1860 cottage inn, 6 king rooms
Closest Airport
Sonoma County (STS), about 40 minutes
Good to Know
Free parking behind the inn off Stevenson Street. Pet-friendly rooms for dogs under 40 pounds.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the guest entrance on Stevenson Street.
10:00 · Pickup at Brannan Cottage Inn
Your chauffeur meets you at the guest entrance on Stevenson Street. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:05 · Clos Pegase
About 5 minutes away. Michael Graves' landmark winery, with art throughout and wine caves. The Signature Tasting is $50. By reservation.
11:30 · Lunch at V. Sattui Winery
About 15 minutes away. Sandwiches, cheeses and salads from the Italian deli, eaten at the picnic tables under the trees. Add a tasting from $45 if you like.
12:55 · Duckhorn Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. Merlot, above all the Three Palms Vineyard bottling, poured at an estate house among the vines. The Duckhorn Vineyards flight is $50. By appointment.
2:15 · Castello di Amorosa
About 10 minutes away. A medieval-style Tuscan castle built stone by stone on the slopes of Diamond Mountain. The guided tour with a tasting runs about $75, and every visit needs a booking before you reach the gate.
3:55 · Back to Brannan Cottage Inn
About 10 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Picayune Cellars
Adds about an hour. A relaxed tasting room on Lincoln Avenue, a short walk from the hotel. The Classic Tasting is $35, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Wineries Near the Hotel
- Picayune Cellars, a short walk. A relaxed downtown tasting room; walk-ins welcome.
- Lawer Estates, a short walk. Tastings at Eight North on Lincoln Avenue.
- Maria Concetto Winery, a short walk. Flights and food pairings on Lincoln Avenue.
- Fisher Vineyards, about 5 minutes. The Coach Insignia Cabernet, first made in 1984.
- Envy Wines, about 5 minutes. Estate Calistoga Cabernet and Petite Sirah.
- Sterling Vineyards, about 5 minutes. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and the aerial gondola.
- Venge Vineyards, about 5 minutes. Cabernet from the volcanic-ash Bone Ash Vineyard.
- Clos Pegase, about 5 minutes. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, art and architecture.
See every winery in the area on our Calistoga wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
How far is Brannan Cottage Inn from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 19 miles, or roughly 40 minutes by car. STS is the closest commercial airport to Brannan Cottage Inn, and the drive over the hills from Santa Rosa avoids Bay Area traffic entirely.
Should I fly into STS or SFO for Brannan Cottage Inn?
If there is a flight that works, fly into Sonoma County Airport (STS). It is about 40 minutes from Brannan Cottage Inn, compared with 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours or more from SFO. SFO and Oakland have more flights, and we pick up at all three.
Is Brannan Cottage Inn within walking distance of downtown Calistoga?
Yes. It is a block from Lincoln Avenue, a short walk from everything downtown.
How much is a car service from the airport to Brannan Cottage Inn?
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.
What happens if my flight is late?
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.
Can you pick us up at Brannan Cottage Inn for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the inn, from $750 plus 20% gratuity in an Elite Luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour
Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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