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The Cottages of Napa Valley Car Service & Private Wine Tours

Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to The Cottages of Napa Valley in Napa, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the inn.

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The Cottages of Napa Valley

About the Property

The Cottages of Napa Valley is a group of nine private cottages on Darms Lane, about two miles from Yountville, on land that was once the Darms family orchard. The first cottage was built in the early 1900s by Italian farm workers, and Mike Smith restored the property and reopened it in May 2005.

Each cottage has its own porch, private fire pit, gas fireplace and kitchenette, and some have massage tubs. A Bouchon Bakery pastry basket is delivered each morning, with welcome wine and snacks. There are bikes to borrow, a garden and a game room, but no lobby or front desk, and no pets.

It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Trefethen Family Vineyards, Robert Biale Vineyards and Chandon are all within about 10 minutes, and Yountville is about 10 minutes north. We are based in Calistoga, at the north end of the valley.

Getting Here From the Airport

Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 39 miles, 1 hour 5 minutes. The closest airport to The Cottages of Napa Valley, 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 57 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.

San Francisco International (SFO): about 65 miles, 1 hour 25 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.

Sacramento (SMF): about 70 miles, 1 hour 30 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

1012 Darms Lane, Napa

Style

Private cottages, 9 cottages

Closest Airport

Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 65 minutes

Good to Know

Check-in 4 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. Free parking at each cottage. No pets.

A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel

Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at your cottage, since there is no lobby.

10:00 · Pickup at The Cottages of Napa Valley

Your chauffeur meets you at your cottage, since there is no lobby. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.

10:35 · Mayacamas Vineyards

About 35 minutes away. Mountain Cabernet and Chardonnay in a classic style from an 1889 stone winery on Mount Veeder; its 1971 Cabernet was chosen for the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The Classic estate tour and tasting is $135, prepaid. By reservation.

12:15 · Lunch at Oakville Grocery

About 30 minutes away. Sandwiches, salads and cheeses from the historic Oakville Grocery, open since 1881, eaten at the picnic tables out back. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.

1:05 · Grgich Hills Estate

About 5 minutes away. Chardonnay from Mike Grgich, who made the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that won the 1976 Judgment of Paris, grown on certified organic vineyards in Rutherford. Miljenko's Tasting is $60. Seated tastings by reservation.

2:35 · Silverado Vineyards

About 20 minutes away. Home of SOLO Cabernet, on the Silverado Trail in the Stags Leap District, founded in 1981 by Ron Miller, Diane Disney Miller and Lillian Disney. The Discovery Tasting is $50 and the Estate Collection is $85. Reservations encouraged.

4:00 · Back to The Cottages of Napa Valley

About 15 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.

Optional: Napa Cellars

Adds about an hour. A Trinchero family winery in Oakville, tasting in a geodesic dome on its original five acres. Guided tastings start at $40, and the Wine and Potato Chip Pairing is $55. Reservations recommended, and walk-ins are welcome.

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

See every winery in the area on our Napa, Coombsville and Carneros 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

Which airport is closest to The Cottages of Napa Valley?

Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 39 miles or roughly 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 15 minutes.

How far is The Cottages of Napa Valley from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?

About 39 miles, or roughly 1 hour 5 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.

Is The Cottages of Napa Valley within walking distance of downtown Napa?

No. It is about two miles from Yountville, and we can drive you to dinner.

How much is a car service from the airport to The Cottages of Napa Valley?

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 Cottages of Napa Valley 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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