Meadowlark Inn and Meadow Guest House Review

Reviewed by bokchoy422 from Sacramento, CA on 12/8/09
Perfect. Could NOT have been more satisfied with our stay as owners Kurt and Richard's guests at Meadowlark. They went out of their way to ensure that our first time in Calistoga (my wife's birthday) would be one to remember.

I brought my wife for a weekend getaway to tour Calistoga and the surrounding wine country last week. She's always been a bit skiddish about B&B's, fearing dated furniture and dusty decor. It feels remote and rustic, but is just a 5-minute drive to the downtown strip. We were immediately impressed with the scenery of the Meadowlark grounds -- horses, a covered bridge, charming "cottages", beautiful gardens, and a quaint country road that tied it all together. Kurt was so generous to upgrade us to the largest available room, the pool house! Once we stepped into our room, she thought we had made a mistake. HUGE room with four-post bed, remote-controlled fireplace, wrap-around porch deck, jacuzzi tub, full kitchen...and that's just the downstairs. Upstairs was the master bedroom with retractable skylight, its own cute halfbath, and the most amazingly comfortable bed...Excellent interior design with modern furnishings that seem nearly new. The Mrs. even suggested we return each year. Now THAT says something.

On par with our room accommodations was the next morning's breakfast -- Richard's got skills! Eggs benedict from the organic free-range hens in the backyard, fresh fruit, cereal, coffee, oj... heaven. My wife and I are the private type and I had heard you could have breakfast served in your room. What a mistake that would have been!...we had the most engaging and lively conversation. Perfect ending to our stay at Meadowlark. We'll definitely be coming back!

Reviewed by janschwartz from California on 11/5/09
This is a lovely location with wonderfully welcoming hosts. The breakfast was terrific -- served outside on the deck. Unfortunately, we visited on a very warm day and our room was not well airconditioned. However, the outdoor pool was a welcome treat. Clothing is optional (though my impression is that most guests do NOT wear clothing...so know what you're getting into).

Reviewed by JimandKaren1 from Concord, California on 9/24/09
Our first experience at Meadowlark Inn this past weekend was a memorable one. Our cottage was cozy and beautiful, Kurt and Richard were very welcoming hosts.
We loved the farm setting, complete with chickens, birds, and the absolute friendliest horses you will ever meet! Meadowlark is also pet friendly, so being able to bring our puppy with us was an added plus. We were pleasantly surprised by the delightful experience here. This private country garden paradise is a place we can't wait to come back to.
Jim and Karen

Reviewed by Scarlet000 from California on 4/6/09
My husband and I spent a weekend at the Meadowlark and can't say enough good things about our stay.

We arrived Friday afternoon and there was a note waiting for us on the door. It explained where our room was located (we even received an upgrade to a suite!) as well as information about breakfast, the pool, and cell phone numbers in case we had further questions. We loved the feeling of having the Inn all to ourselves.

Our suite was roomy and beautifully decorated. The jacuzzi tub was a nice treat! We loved the views of the flowers and the trees from our private deck.

Richard and Kurt are gracious and friendly, and the breakfast conversation was lively and interesting. The food was delicious! We never felt rushed to come downstairs to eat, or to finish our meal.

Every winery and restaurant that Richard and Kurt recommended to us was fantastic. We really couldn't be more pleased with the entire experience and would absolutely stay there again.

Reviewed by germany from Germany on 9/18/08
We have had another wonderful and international experience at Meadowlark Inn. We have meet many interesting and charming, well traveled people during our stay. But none of them compare to the down to earth and hospitable hosts, Kurt and Richard. They always make our stay memorable and special.The estate is breath taking and the setting is a real oasis. The breakfast is gourmet,cozy,and like being with family on a holiday. Before leaving,we booked ahead for our next stay with them.

Reviewed by kbrown99 from Walnut Creek, California on 4/29/08
There is not much we can say than the others have already said.

Well, maybe it would help to know that we are local ... we live a mere 60 minutes from the Meadowlark Inn. We travel to Napa and Sonoma frequently for some quiet time, relaxation coupled with some fun. And there is no other place we would stay.

It is tops in all categories, no matter what your are in town for. A quiet getaway, mingling with friends, a wine country tour ... the Meadowlark is perfectly located, perfectly laid back but certainly not boring.

And no review is complete without a brief few words about the owners. If you come to the Inn and you get to meet Kurt and Richard, you will have never met two nicer people. Nothing can compare to a lazy Sunday afternoon, sitting on the porch of the Meadowlark with Kurt and Richard, swapping stories and just passing the time. Everything from life lessons to family to what's new in everyones life.

You will leave and feel as if you made two new, lifelong friends as we have.

We have traveled all over the world and stayed at many, many places. We have numerous choices in the Napa valley but we would never think about staying anywhere else.

Peggy and Kevin

Reviewed by wclementson from Charlotte, NC on 4/20/08
My wife and I spent our honeymoon at Meadowlark (4/8/08 - 4/14/08), and it couldn't have been better. I made the reservation after reading the glowing reviews on Fodor's, and we were not disappointed. We had never been to wine country - and are generally ignorant about wine - but Richard and Kurt made us feel so welcome and advised us our daily tours. I won't reiterate the other comments about the comfortable rooms, the charming setting (they have turkeys!), Richard's gourmet breakfasts, or the charming company of Richard and Kurt because they are all accurate. We can't wait until our next visit!

Reviewed by happycamper2 from Palos Verdes,California on 3/5/08
My wife and I just returned from an extended stay at the Meadowlark Inn. The room we stayed in the “Mountain View” was very nicely appointed and had excellent views from numerous windows. It’s refreshing to sit in the jacuzzi bath and look out into the woods that run behind the B&B. It’s centrally located so the wineries and restaurants of Napa or Sonoma are just minutes away. If you’re not familiar with the Valley, Kurt and Richard are very knowledgeable on places to eat, wineries, riding and walking paths and other points of interest. A different breakfast was served everyday, and they where all delicious. The Meadowlark offers a clothing optional pool with hot tub and sauna that is very respectful for your privacy. We will be back for sure.

Reviewed by AlanCJ from Ireland on 6/26/07
My girlfriend and I travelled to California from Ireland on a three week tour of San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley and Las Vegas. We hired the compulsory Mustang Convertible and headed up to Calistoga which is renowned for its hot springs. The original plan was just one night in Calistoga en route to Lake Tahoe. Meadowlark Inn is set just off a small road less than one mile from Calistoga (Max 3-4 minute drive) and in a most picturesque setting on Petrified Forest Road. When we arrived, Richard showed our Forest View room which was superbly appointed with a beautiful view of the countryside and surrounding forest (and of course their horses!). Richard has encyclopaedic knowledge of the wineries and made some excellent suggestions including some small local producers and restaurants (Cindys, Richards favourite in St Helena is fantastic!). The following morning we joined Kurt and the other guests for an amazing breakfast of freshly squeezed juices and the best Eggs Benedict I have ever had! This washed down with some fresh coffee set us up for our day of travels around the region. This set the tone for our Calistoga trip and realising the gem of a find that is the Meadowlark, we asked Kurt if they could extend our stay by a further day. Thankfully he obliged and another morning in the wineries was followed by an afternoon spent lounging in the sun at their pool and Jacuzzi. All in all, our one night visit turned into four and we could have stayed a whole week only for bookings we had in Lake Tahoe. As regular travellers but our first time to the West Coast, this was the highlight for us. Meadowlark is not the place to go if you want a rushed setting with subservient hotel type service. You will be hard pressed to find as good elsewhere with such friendly hosts who are genuinely interested in their guests. We will be back as soon as we can travel over the pond again now that we have found the most idyllic hideaway in the US!!

Reviewed by Lynn_and_Jack from Long Beach, California on 4/16/07
My wife and I just returned from a three-day weekend at the Meadowlark, and we couldn't have been more pleased. The proprietors, Kurt and Richard, were delightful, helpful hosts whose recommendations of nearby restaurants and wineries were superb. The lovely B&B is everything we hoped for...and more. The grounds are beautiful, with horses grazing and wild turkeys making daily appearances. The pool and jacuzzi are quite nice, and very private. Breakfast was delicious, and a fun opportunity to meet the other guests. The room was spacious, with a fireplace, a jacuzzi tub and a large private patio. We can't imagine how a trip to the wine country could have been better. We will certainly return to the Meadowlark.

Reviewed by mmdsign from Dallas on 4/6/07
It was our 30th anniversary and first time to Napa so we were looking for something special and a little different. We have stayed at a number of B&Bs coast to coast but never have we felt like it was home. Meadowlark did. The bed was luscious. Slept like a baby and woke every morning to the sounds of wild turkeys in the woods. The breakfasts were delicious and freshly prepared, not yesterdays croissant. After 3 days our hosts felt like old friends and truly made the trip memorable. If we had not already made plans in SF we would have stayed there for the next two nights. We will return.

Reviewed by Happy2 from Palos Verdes,CA on 1/3/07
We spent 3 weeks here this November and loved it.NOWHERE else even begins to compare.