I have vacationed in Napa many times over the last 15 years and staying at Shady Oaks was by far the best choice of all our visits. Why? Location, understated comfort and the owners. When planning a visit, the location of where you stay is important because after a day of wine tasting, you definitely don't want to drive far.... More

Shady Oaks showed us the best that the Valley can offer. The location is perfect, not in the hustle of a town, but not 10 minutes from the action either. It is right where you want to be. We would get up in the morning eat the fantastic breakfast, you cannot miss the croissants or the french toast, and go... More

My husband & I had the pleasure of staying at the Shady Oaks Inn during our first visit to Napa Valley and we loved it! The location is great, close to everything and Lisa and the other guests were wonderful. Homemade breakfasts and mimosas every am before heading out to the wineries really hit the spot and the happy hour... More

Although we have been to St. Helena a number of times, we had never stayed at Shady Oaks. We loved our room in the old winery building; it was charming and comfortable. Happy Hour was very nice, and the full breakfasts were delicious. Lisa was very helpful in getting us dinner reservations. Our previously favorite restaurant was out of business,... More

My wife and I spent one night at Shady Oaks during our walk through Napa. John was there to greet our late arrival with his excellent, home crafted wines. Our room was clean and nicely decorated, we had access to the kitchen and living space all evening and we enjoyed a restful, quiet night's sleep. The greatest part of our... More

We stayed here in 2000 for the first time and thought it was wonderful - lovely room, beautiful patio with wisteria-covered pergola for wine & cheese in the afternoon, and fabulous home-made gourmet breakfast. We returned a few years later, and once again had the same experience, staying in the main house. In 2005, we returned with my brother-in-law and... More

July 3rd, four couples from Wichita, Kansas stayed at the lovely Shady Oaks Inn in St. Helena, California for 2 nights over the 3rd and 4th of July, 2011 while we took on some wine tours. Lisa, the owner gave us outstanding service. The Inn was in a perfect location, we were smack dab in the middle of wine country,... More

We started our bike trip through the Russian River and Shady Oaks. The rooms were very comfortable and spacious. The prices very reasonable. Lisa is a no b.s kind of person. Very hospitable. Their 5-6 pm wine tasting with cheese is set in their beautiful back yard. The only slight drawback is that the front lawn is situated on a... More

This place could be a lot better with just a little more attention to the details. We stayed in the Rose Room. Nice, clean room and the size was fine. BUT.. Both my husband and I needed plugs for our computers--we have to work even when on vacation. We had to pull one plug from behind the bed and to... More