Soda Springs Estate

Soda Springs Estate books at a 30-day minimum. A month here means harvest season, weekday tasting rooms without the crowds, and time to actually settle in.

The drive up tells you most of what you need to know. You pass through a private gate on Napa's quiet east side, drive past a small pond and arrive at a hilltop where rows of Cabernet vines welcome you to the main house and a view of valley below. The estate sits on 39 acres of its own, with a large private pond ringed by wild blackberry bushes and nothing between you and the western hills but sky.

The main house is single-story and genuinely spacious, over 5,000 square feet under vaulted ceilings, with 4 bedrooms, sleeping 8 (3 kings, 1 queen), and 5.5 bathrooms (5 full baths, including one pool bath, plus one powder room). The great room holds deep white sofas, a fireplace, and walls of glass that flood the space with light and frame the view from every angle. An electric grand piano near the entry has a player-piano function that fills the room on its own --- headphones included for late-night songs that stay just between you and the vines. The chef's kitchen runs long on stone counters and rich wood cabinetry, with a Wolf range, top-of-the-line stainless appliances, and a large island built for gathering. A wood-paneled office and library offer a quiet retreat for anyone who needs an hour of work, and a full laundry room makes longer stays effortless.

Outside is where the estate truly earns its name. The resort-style pool stretches across the hilltop, loungers set at the water's edge with the valley rolling out beyond. A hot tub waits nearby for cool evenings, and a lighted tennis court with its own gazebo means a match can start whenever the mood strikes --- even after dark. Covered terraces trace the back of the house with lounge seating and space for meals under open sky, and sunset here isn't just a backdrop --- it's the whole point of staying.

The location is a quiet advantage. You feel worlds away up here, yet Silverado Resort's golf and dining are just five minutes down the hill, and downtown Napa is roughly fifteen, with its riverfront, restaurants, and the food stalls of Oxbow Public Market. The Silverado Trail runs just below for scenic drives up the valley, and Yountville is an easy trip north. Just come back before dusk --- the view from your own hilltop is the one worth keeping.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we're at your service!

Thirty miles of vineyard-lined valley floor run between the Mayacamas and Vaca ranges, linked by two roads: Highway 29, connecting Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga, and the quieter Silverado Trail along the eastern hills. The valley draws visitors for the scenery and keeps them for the food --- from Michelin-starred dining in Yountville to the stalls of Oxbow Public Market. Mornings bring hot air balloons and cyclists; afternoons fill with golf, spa time, and drives between hillside overlooks. Calistoga's mud baths and hot springs anchor the north end, downtown Napa's riverfront anchors the south. It's under two hours from San Francisco, but runs on a different clock entirely.

Local Attractions: Oxbow Public Market, Downtown Napa Riverfront, Napa Valley Wine Train, Silverado Resort Golf Courses, the Silverado Trail, Yountville, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Skyline Wilderness Park, Hot Air Ballooning over the Valley, Calistoga Hot Springs

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All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.