Santa
Nella House
12130 Highway
116, Guerneville, CA 95446
• Go direct
to website: santanellahouse.com
• Room Rates: $150-199; Number of Rooms: 4
• Reservations: 707-869-9488 ; 877-869-9488
• Email:
info@santanellahouse.com
• Innkeepers: Bob Reeves and Betsy Taggart
DESCRIPTION
SANTA NELLA HOUSE ... in the middle of nowhere
... and at the center of everything! This Russian River
bed and breakfast, in the Sonoma Wine Country, is a Victorian
farmhouse dating back to the 1870’s. Built by a prominent
physician as his residence, the property has been an olive oil
mill, a winery, a speak-easy, a stage coach stop and, since
1984, a bed and breakfast inn.
Extensively renovated and modernized, the stately structure
boasts five bedrooms and five and half bathrooms. Each room
is tastefully furnished with antiques, features its own fireplace
and a modern bathroom. The spa area is located in the midst
of a redwood grove and seats six. A full gourmet breakfast is
served between 9 and 10 AM, wine and cheese are set out at 6
PM and homemade treats are available for guests before they
retire for a peaceful night's sleep.
Bob Reeves and Betsy Taggart love to welcome
guests with a glass of wine and some helpful advice on where
to explore the wonderful Russian River recreation area.
CUISINE
You will be delighted with Innkeeper Bob's famous breakfasts.
His French Toast Bananas Foster will make you feel like royalty.
Specials of the house include fritattas made from local
vegetables, omelets and homemade blackberry sour cream coffee
cake. Ingredients are always fresh, local and organic if possible.
We often season with mint, tarragon or thyme grown in our garden.
We feature homemade granola, fresh baked goods from our own
kitchen, and Bob's homemade sausage.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Combining the charms of the Victorian era without the fussiness,
the Santa Nella House rooms are decorated with lovely era-furniture
and all the luxury of today. Each of the guest rooms with private
bath has been extensively renovated and modernized to provide
for the comfort of today’s guests. Luxury linens and handmade
quilts adorn the beds with their very modern and comfortable
mattresses. Air conditioning and central heat, romantic in-suite
fireplaces, and fluffy robes provide a comfortable and a romantic
setting.
AWARDS
AND ASSOCIATIONS
California Association of Bed and Breakfast Inns, Guerneville
Chamber of Commerce, Russian River Wine Road, Russian River
Inns
SPECIAL
FEATURES
•
Our wrap-around veranda with porch swing provides peaceful areas
to sit for reading, eating and conversation. A spa area is located
in the midst of a redwood grove and seats six.
• We both come from
"pressurized professions" and understand the importance
of time away from the cares of work and home. We are dedicated
to ensuring that your visit to the Sonoma Wine Country / Russian
River recreation area is rich in experience and relaxing in
nature.
•
So many special touches! Tea and homemade cookies are served
in the Parlor. Wine is poured early evening and Port
is available later. You receive a special gift when you leave
- a bottle of Santa Nella Balsamic Vinegar, made with love and
aged in oak barrels in our cellars.