Calistoga · Napa Valley
The Chanric Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to The Chanric in Calistoga, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the house.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
The Chanric is a historic Victorian in Calistoga, once a seven-room bed and breakfast and now rented as a whole house, with seven bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and about 5,000 square feet of living space. It looks out at Mount St. Helena and the Palisades, with a small vineyard in the front yard.
There is a saltwater pool, heated April through October, and a hot tub, a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor grill, a porch and gardens. Daily housekeeping is included, guests arrive to a welcome basket with two bottles of wine, and concierge services such as grocery stocking and private chefs can be arranged.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Sterling, Tamber Bey and Chateau Montelena are all within about 10 minutes, and downtown Calistoga is a short walk. We are based in Calistoga too.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 18 miles, 35 minutes. The closest airport to The Chanric, 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 78 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 86 miles, 2 hours, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 91 miles, 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
1805 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga
Style
Victorian whole-house rental, 7 bedrooms
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 35 minutes
Good to Know
Whole-house rental for groups of up to 16 or more. Daily housekeeping included. Pool heated April through October.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the house.
10:00 · Pickup at The Chanric
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the house. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:05 · Plotline
About 5 minutes away. A young label of Bordeaux-variety wines, poured at unhurried seated tastings on Tubbs Lane. The tasting is $40, waived with any purchase. By appointment, for up to 6 guests.
11:45 · Davies Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. The Davies family's red wine house in St. Helena, the still-wine side of Schramsberg. Seated tastings of current releases are $70 to $95, 60 to 75 minutes. By appointment; groups over six call ahead.
1:15 · Lunch at The Model Bakery
About 5 minutes away. The St. Helena bakery on Main Street known for its English muffins, with breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads and pastries. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:20 · Freemark Abbey
About 5 minutes away. A 140-year-old St. Helena winery that poured two wines at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The seated Appellation Tasting is $50, about an hour. Open daily.
3:55 · Back to The Chanric
About 10 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: STEREOGRAPH
Adds about an hour. Sally Johnson Blum and Max Blum's small-lot label, with rare Napa whites like Fiano, poured at Tamber Bey's horse ranch on Tubbs Lane. The tasting is $50, about an hour. Requests at least seven days ahead.
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
- Romeo Vineyards & Cellars, about 5 minutes. Sempre Vive wines on a garden patio downtown.
- Tank Garage, about 5 minutes. One-off wines in a 1930s gas station.
- Bennett Lane, about 5 minutes. A family Cabernet house at the north end of the valley.
- Vincent Arroyo, about 5 minutes. Petite Sirah from a family farm winery.
- Tamber Bey, about 5 minutes. Tastings on a working horse ranch.
- Chateau Montelena, about 5 minutes. The 1976 Judgment of Paris Chardonnay.
- Sterling Vineyards, about 5 minutes. A gondola ride to a hilltop winery.
- Davis Estates, about 10 minutes. A modern estate with caves on the Silverado Trail.
See every Napa Valley winery by AVA on our Napa Valley wineries page, including nearby Calistoga, St. Helena 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 The Chanric?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 18 miles or roughly 35 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 45 minutes.
How far is The Chanric from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 18 miles, or roughly 35 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is The Chanric within walking distance of downtown Calistoga?
Yes. Downtown Calistoga's restaurants and shops are within walking distance on Foothill Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue.
How much is a car service from the airport to The Chanric?
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 The Chanric for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the house 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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