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Ambrose Bierce House

1515 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574
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Ranked #7 of 16 St. Helena B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
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Barbara V
Oceanside, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

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

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mrose59
Dallas, Texas
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12 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

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

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Michael L
Montrose, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

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

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BillBrou
Austin, Texas
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19 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

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

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Kit66_11
San Carlos, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011

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

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COSkier11
Boulder, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011

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

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reppop
Salem, Massachusetts
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122 reviews
27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

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

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ttlw
Phoenix, AZ
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11 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011

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

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KingsportRunner
Kingsport, TN
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011

Another great stay for Carla and me! Was this no. 4 or 5? Thanks for the personal touch including setting us up with a rental car when we tired of cycling in the rain. Really enjoyed those gourmet breakfasts and your fine Pinot noir. We look forward to next year. More

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Dianeparkin
Bountiful, Utah
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011

Our adult family of six recently experienced an absolutely wonderful time at Ambrose Bierce House. Everyone in our group had a marvelous stay, and it was all due to the wonderful services we received from John and Lisa, the owners. Of course, our stay at Ambrose Bierce itself was terrific and we are all missing those wonderful breakfasts! Their dinner... More

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