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View DetailsMorlet Hilltop House
St. Helena, California
3 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Sleeps 6
A 3,725-square-foot architectural masterpiece crafted by acclaimed Bay Area regionalist architects Batey & Mack, set on 5 private hilltop acres just north of downtown St. Helena — with a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, a three-tiered waterfall pool, magazine-featured gardens, and hilltop hiking trails overlooking the upper Napa Valley. There are properties that are beautiful, and then there are properties that are significant. Morlet Hilltop House belongs to an exceptionally rare third category — properties that are both, in a way that leaves guests changed by the experience of inhabiting them. Designed by the celebrated Bay Area regionalist architectural firm Batey & Mack, constructed with local river stone walls, virgin redwood siding, and Saltillo tile floors, and set on 5 gated acres just north of downtown St. Helena and Meadowood, this is a property of genuine architectural and cultural stature. The home's 3,725 square feet are organized around an open, generous relationship between interior and landscape. Expansive doors, plate glass windows, and wood-beamed ceilings throughout the living areas ensure that the surrounding hills, renowned vineyards, and rocky formations are never far from view — the architecture frames them, draws the eye toward them, and invites the outside in at every opportunity. The chef's kitchen — appointed with Viking and Miele appliances and a wine cooler — opens to a grand dining room with its own impressive fireplace and expansive glass windows. The adjoining living room commands a panoramic vista of the upper valley, including Mount Saint Helena, from behind its cathedral wood-beamed ceiling. Three spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, private patio, and king-size bed, ensure that every guest in a group of six enjoys a level of privacy and comfort typically reserved for far larger properties. The lower level houses one of the most extraordinary recreational spaces in any vacation rental in Napa Valley — a vast room with three distinct zones: a pool and air hockey area, a lounge corner stocked with games, books, and a large TV, and a wine bar that opens directly into the property's breathtaking 5,000-bottle capacity wine cellar. For serious wine enthusiasts, this feature alone places Morlet Hilltop House in a category of its own. Outside, the property unfolds with the generosity and intention of a landscape that has been featured in multiple garden design publications. A swimming pool complex with a dining area anchors the lower grounds, fed by a three-tiered waterfall that cascades through the terraced landscape. Multiple shaded picnic areas, intertwining hiking trails, and serene reading spots with benches and scenic views complete an outdoor offering that rewards hours of exploration and repose. The gardens themselves — lush, layered, and deeply considered — are a destination within the destination. This is a property where guests routinely discover a new favorite corner on their third and fourth day, long after they assumed they had seen everything. Less than a mile north of downtown St. Helena and Meadowood, and surrounded by some of the most celebrated wine estates in the valley, Morlet Hilltop House offers the rare combination of genuine architectural significance, extraordinary amenities, and an address that places guests at the very heart of Napa Valley wine country. Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · 3,725 sq ft · 5 acres · 5,000-bottle wine cellar · Three-tiered waterfall pool · No pets
Morlet Hilltop House is the only property in the Mayastoga portfolio — and one of the very few vacation rentals anywhere in Napa Valley — designed by a celebrated architectural firm and built with the material integrity of a genuine landmark. River stone walls, virgin redwood siding, Batey & Mack's signature regional design language, a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, and magazine-featured gardens on 5 hilltop acres north of St. Helena: this is a property that serious travelers seek out specifically, and remember indefinitely.
- Batey & Mack architecture — Designed by one of the Bay Area's most celebrated regionalist architectural firms, the home represents a level of architectural pedigree essentially unmatched in the Napa Valley vacation rental market - 5,000-bottle wine cellar — One of the most extraordinary amenities of any property in the portfolio — a serious, properly scaled cellar accessed through a wine bar on the lower level that sets this property apart for wine enthusiasts without equal - Three-tiered waterfall pool — A pool complex of rare beauty and drama, fed by a cascading waterfall that moves through the terraced landscape — far beyond the standard rectangular pool of comparable properties - Magazine-featured gardens — The landscaped grounds have been recognized in multiple garden publications, reflecting a level of horticultural intention and beauty that guests consistently describe as one of the stay's defining experiences - Private hilltop hiking trails — Trails that wind through Western Chaparral to hilltop vantage points overlooking the valley — a rare feature that transforms the property's 5 acres into a genuine outdoor destination - Three private ensuite king suites — Each bedroom has its own bathroom, private patio, and king bed — a configuration that ensures every guest in a trio of couples experiences complete privacy and comfort - Recreational lower level — Pool table, air hockey, games, large TV lounge, wine bar, and wine cellar organized across three distinct zones — a full evening's entertainment without leaving the property - Local river stone and virgin redwood construction — The use of materials sourced from the regional landscape gives the home a sense of place and permanence that manufactured luxury simply cannot replicate - Less than a mile from St. Helena and Meadowood — An address that delivers total hilltop seclusion with immediate access to the valley's finest dining, wineries, and experiences
- Designed by celebrated Bay Area regionalist architects Batey & Mack - Built with local river stone walls, virgin redwood siding, and Saltillo tile floors - 3,725 sq ft · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · Sleeps up to 6 guests · 5 gated acres - Three king-size ensuite bedrooms each with private patio and private bathroom - Chef's kitchen with Viking and Miele appliances and wine cooler - Grand dining room with fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass plate windows - Wood-beamed ceilings and panoramic upper valley views from living room - 5,000-bottle capacity wine cellar accessed via lower-level wine bar - Lower-level recreational room — pool table, air hockey, games lounge, large TV - Three-tiered waterfall cascading through terraced landscape into pool complex - Swimming pool complex with poolside dining area - Magazine-featured landscaped gardens throughout grounds - Private hilltop hiking trails through Western Chaparral with scenic valley overlooks - Multiple shaded picnic areas and reading/resting spots on trails - Host greets guests personally on arrival - Less than 1 mile north of downtown St. Helena and Meadowood - No pets · Minimum renter age: 21 · Maximum occupancy: 6
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation: Full refund up to 14 days before arrival. No refund after that. Learn more
Morlet Hilltop House occupies one of the most coveted addresses in all of Napa Valley — St. Helena Highway, less than a mile north of downtown St. Helena and just moments from Meadowood, the valley's legendary luxury resort and one of its most celebrated dining destinations. St. Helena itself is widely regarded as the cultural and culinary heart of Napa wine country. The town's Main Street delivers a walkable concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants, high-end boutiques, art galleries, and specialty wine shops that reflects the valley at its most refined. World-renowned wineries — Beringer, Heitz Cellar, Duckhorn, and dozens more — line the Highway 29 and Silverado Trail corridors within minutes in every direction. From the hilltop setting of Morlet House, guests are also well positioned to explore the full length of the valley. Yountville and The French Laundry are a scenic 20-minute drive south. Calistoga's natural hot springs, mud baths, and northern valley tasting rooms are equally accessible to the north. The property sits at the geographic center of Napa Valley's finest experiences — a position that makes day-tripping in any direction both effortless and rewarding.
For guests arriving by air, Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport is approximately 45 minutes away, San Francisco International Airport roughly 80 minutes south, and Oakland International Airport approximately 70 minutes away — all with major rental car options available on arrival.
A car is the best way to experience Napa Valley, and most guests choose to drive or arrange a private car service for the duration of their stay. Having your own vehicle gives you the freedom to explore wineries along the Silverado Trail and Highway 29 at your own pace — which is really the only way to do wine country properly. If you plan to spend your days tasting, we strongly recommend arranging a private driver or wine tour vehicle in advance. Our concierge team can connect you with trusted local providers who specialize in full-day winery tours and private transportation — just ask when you book. Rideshare services including Uber and Lyft operate in the area, though availability can be limited in the evenings and on weekends, particularly in the more rural parts of the valley. We recommend not relying on rideshare as your primary transportation plan.
Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available upon request.
Morlet Hilltop House comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests with 3 bedrooms. Additional guests may be allowed upon request.
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