Napa trip planning - Vino Bella info

[jaym]

I'm hoping those that have stayed at Vino Bella in Napa will provide info on unit amenities and Napa Valley travel.

Does a 1 bedrm. unit at VB have an in room washer/dryer or do guests only have access to a common laundry room at the resort?
Do unit appliances include, full size fridge, range oven and cooktop (gas or electric?), blender, toaster, etc.?

Also, when did you visit the Napa Valley area and is it most crowded there this time of year, late August or early Sept., during harvest period?
Better to stay in spring or late fall (Nov.?), less crowded or doesn't matter because it is Napa and always popular with tourists??
Do you think VB is too far away, some posted 45 mins. or so from most wineries? It appears reasonably close to downtown Napa, maybe 20 minutes, is that correct?
Other family members may reserve a hotel downtown but we like the larger space and amenities of timeshare units.
thanks for any help.....

J-

 

[blr666]

Every unit have washer and dryer, even the studio. A one bedroom is huge with a full kitchen with normal size appliances. I think electric. Have oven, stove, blender, toaster.

Napa is busy during harvest but it is still nice. November might be colder. I love VB and don't think it is too far. Convenient to Carneros. Far from Calistoga area. Which wineries are you interested in? Or types of wine?

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[jaym]

Every unit have washer and dryer, even the studio. A one bedroom is huge with a full kitchen with normal size appliances. I think electric. Have oven, stove, blender, toaster.

Napa is busy during harvest but it is still nice. November might be colder. I love VB and don't think it is too far. Convenient to Carneros. Far from Calistoga area. Which wineries are you interested in? Or types of wine?

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Thank you for confirming on the VB unit appliances and Napa location. Great to know as we like having W/D in unit as we can pack lightly for travel, convenient.
We have just begun looking into wineries, heard others enjoyed Beringer tour but need to do some research.
DW loves Chardonnay and sparkling, I enjoy Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris (but that seems more WA and OR)
Where did you visit, any recommendations? ty

J-

 

[IngridN]

Every unit have washer and dryer, even the studio. A one bedroom is huge with a full kitchen with normal size appliances. I think electric. Have oven, stove, blender, toaster.

Napa is busy during harvest but it is still nice. November might be colder. I love VB and don't think it is too far. Convenient to Carneros. Far from Calistoga area. Which wineries are you interested in? Or types of wine?

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In the 2 bedroom we stayed at 2 years ago, the studio portion did NOT have a washer and dryer, only the 1 bedroom side did. The set up is interesting and one I've never seen. When you open the door to the unit, you enter a foyer; the one bedroom was on the right and the studio on the left, each with it's own entry door. The daily newspaper was delivered into the foyer.

Ingrid

 

[BJRSanDiego]

Does anyone have a room layout for the efficiency side? I've looked on-line and was unable to find it.

 

[presley]

Does anyone have a room layout for the efficiency side? I've looked on-line and was unable to find it.

Couldn't find a layout, only a description. "Resort Suites
Our Resort Suites offer 493 square feet of living space, with either a king size bed and queen sized sofa sleeper or two full beds. All studios have fully equipped kitchenettes. Each has a separate seating area with dining table. The bath area features an oversized soaking tub with shower, as well as a custom wood carved vanity. There's also a wall mounted 27" plasma screen TV, washer/dryer, and furnished patio or balcony."

http://www.shellhospitality.com/en/vino-bello-resort/accommodations

 

[blr666]

I have stayed in a studio probably 15+ times and always had a washer and dryer. I don't have a layout but I have pictures if you want to pm me your email address. But basically a studio consist of a king bed with queen sofa bed or two full size beds. The mini kitchen is across from the bed along with the TV. Small table with two chairs and a small balcony or patio.

 

[SmithOp]

I have stayed in a studio probably 15+ times and always had a washer and dryer. I don't have a layout but I have pictures if you want to pm me your email address. But basically a studio consist of a king bed with queen sofa bed or two full size beds. The mini kitchen is across from the bed along with the TV. Small table with two chairs and a small balcony or patio.

I agree, there is a washer/dryer combo unit in the entryway closet. I've stayed in the studios several times, and a 1br once.


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[blr666]

Thank you for confirming on the VB unit appliances and Napa location. Great to know as we like having W/D in unit as we can pack lightly for travel, convenient.
We have just begun looking into wineries, heard others enjoyed Beringer tour but need to do some research.
DW loves Chardonnay and sparkling, I enjoy Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris (but that seems more WA and OR)
Where did you visit, any recommendations? ty

J-

For sparkling, try Domaine Carneros. For Pinot, Saintsbury. They are very close to each other and to Vino Bello.

 

[jaym]

For sparkling, try Domaine Carneros. For Pinot, Saintsbury. They are very close to each other and to Vino Bello.

Great, appreciate the winery suggestions and your replies!
Happy Travels!