We stayed at the Ambrose Bierce House for 3 nights over Easter weekend as part of our California road trip. The accommodation is perfectly charming throughout and a real home from home. We found our Edward Muybridge room, although the smallest room, very comfortable and well appointed. The B&B location was just right for us, being a lovely stroll to... More

We had the most delightful visit in Napa Valley, and staying at the Ambrose Bierce B&B was at the heart of it. The breakfasts were fresh and scrumptuous, and John and Lisa are gracious hosts as well as terrific cooks. The four wineries John suggested we visit made for a memorable and varied experience. Even with all the wine tasting,... More

Great historical home of the famous writer. Read Bierce before you go; not sure why he would have ever fled from St. Helena to Mexico. John was a great host and Lisa was delightful over the phone. Both provided careful insight into our travel agenda. Lovely guests! Would return. ONE PROBLEM: We went there long enough. OH YEAH! John brews... More

My wife and I just stayed at the Ambrose Bierce House, and absolutely loved our stay and will be coming back soon!! The house location is just a mere block from downtown St. Helena, and walking distance to great restaurants and stores. We met John on our first morning, greeted with an Amazing Breakfast, meeting the other couples staying and... More

I had stayed with John and Lisa before at their other property - Shady Oaks on Zinfandel Lane - and they are just as helpful and gregarious as I remembered. We stayed in the Ambrose Bierce Suite, which was very comfortable and roomy, with a nice sitting room, spa bath/shower and very comfortable bed. There's also a nice hot tub... More

For pure rest and relaxation - this is the place! Meeting the other guests over morning coffee and a DELICIOUS breakfast is the perfect way to start your day, and ending it with wine, cheese and crackers can't be beat! John, the owner, and Chris, the manager, answered any questions and/or gave suggestions on what was available to do and... More

We booked a stay at Ambrose Bierce for a weekend in Mid-June. We were traveling with another couple and booked the suite. There was one bed and pull out sleeper in an adjoining room. The owners had just put in a new mattress on the sofa sleeper and it was very comfortbale! The champagne brunch was fantastic, we had wonderful... More

Location provided easy access to and from local places of interest on foot which was great. We were unhappy all around with the lack of service. The wine happy hour was nothing more than a chance for the innkeeper to carry on while offering wine selections that had already been opened and consumed during previous happy hours that week. Disappointed... More

This bed and breakfast is in the perfect location for visiting Napa and really seeing the beautiful northern section. It is walking distance from shops and many restaurants. The breakfast was exceptional and included yummy mimosas each day. We enjoyed getting to know the weekend innkeeper, Chris, as well as the owner John. The rooms are smaller as it is... More