St. Helena · Napa Valley
Inn at Salvestrin Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Inn at Salvestrin in St. Helena, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the inn.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
The Inn at Salvestrin is a three-room inn in the historic Victorian home of Dr. Crane at Salvestrin Winery, on the south side of St. Helena. The Salvestrin family has lived on the estate since 1932, and Ed and Susanne Salvestrin first opened the house to guests as Sunny Acres Bed & Breakfast.
Each stay includes a daily continental breakfast and one complimentary winery tasting and tour, and snacks, cheeses and drinks are set out upstairs on an honor system. There is a two-night minimum, and the inn does not take children or pets. The historic house has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Salvestrin, Louis M. Martini Winery and Heitz Cellar are all within about 5 minutes. We are based in Calistoga, about 15 minutes up the valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 28 miles, 50 minutes. The closest airport to Inn at Salvestrin, and the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
Oakland (OAK): about 68 miles, 1 hour 35 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 76 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 82 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes. 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
397 Main Street, St. Helena
Style
Victorian winery inn, 3 rooms
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 50 minutes
Good to Know
Two-night minimum. No children or pets. Breakfast and one winery tasting included.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Inn at Salvestrin
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the inn. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:05 · Grgich Hills Estate
About 5 minutes away. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from organically farmed vineyards, founded in 1977. Miljenko's Tasting is $60, about 90 minutes. Seated tastings by reservation; opens at 9:30 a.m.
11:40 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 5 minutes away. Long Meadow Ranch's farmhouse restaurant on Main Street in St. Helena, open daily from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
12:45 · Charles Krug
About 5 minutes away. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from a St. Helena winery founded in 1861. The seated Estate Tasting in the Redwood Cellar is $50. All tastings by appointment; opens at 10:30 a.m.
2:20 · Flora Springs
About 5 minutes away. Trilogy red blend and Soliloquy white blend. The Floralis Experience, a guided tasting of five wines ending with Trilogy, is $75. Closed Mondays; reservations highly recommended.
3:55 · Back to Inn at Salvestrin
About 5 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: V. Sattui Winery
Adds about an hour. Wines sold only at the winery and online, with a deli and picnic grounds. The Mercato Tasting is $45. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
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
- Salvestrin, about 5 minutes. Estate Cabernet, on the inn's own grounds.
- Louis M. Martini Winery, about 5 minutes. Napa Cabernet and Monte Rosso Vineyard.
- Heitz Cellar, about 5 minutes. Martha's Vineyard Cabernet since 1961.
- Merryvale Vineyards, about 5 minutes. Profile blend and a historic Cask Room.
- Sutter Home, about 5 minutes. Easygoing everyday wines, walk-ins welcome.
- Flora Springs, about 5 minutes. Trilogy and Soliloquy blends.
- Charles Krug, about 5 minutes. Estate Cabernet, founded in 1861.
- Grgich Hills Estate, about 5 minutes. Organically farmed Chardonnay and Cabernet.
See every Napa Valley winery by AVA on our Napa Valley wineries page, including nearby St. Helena, Rutherford and Howell Mountain.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
$600
Six-hour private wine tour ($100 per hour), plus gratuity. Additional hours $100 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter
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. For groups of 10 or more, call 833-915-2436 for a quote. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to Inn at Salvestrin?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 28 miles or roughly 50 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How far is Inn at Salvestrin from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 28 miles, or roughly 50 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is Inn at Salvestrin within walking distance of downtown St. Helena?
Yes, at a stretch. Main Street's shops and restaurants are about a mile north, roughly a 20-minute walk.
How much is a car service from the airport to Inn at Salvestrin?
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 Inn at Salvestrin for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the inn and cost $600 ($100 per hour) plus gratuity in a luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus 20% 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 833-915-2436.
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