Morlet Hilltop House

This distinctive and original classical residence, crafted by renowned Bay Area regionalist architects Batey & Mack, exudes timeless elegance and meticulous upkeep, leaving an indelible impression! Constructed with local river stone walls, virgin redwood siding, and Saltillo tile floors, the expansive rooms offer a profound connection to and reverence for the surrounding hills, renowned vineyards, and rocky formations. Surrounding patios and porches provide ample shaded terraces for year-round enjoyment, while expansive doors and windows capture the iconic valley vistas. A property of pure, expressive, and monumental stature, seamlessly integrated with the sun-drenched landscape. Nestled just beyond the vineyard boundary on 5 acres, less than a mile north of downtown St. Helena and Meadowood. Explore the extraordinary landscaped gardens, featured in multiple garden magazines, or hike the pristine hillside to bask in the beauty of the Western Chaparral! Spanning 3,725 sq. ft., this remarkable home boasts three spacious en suite bedrooms, two with private patios, and all with king-size beds. The chef's kitchen, equipped with Viking and Miele appliances and a wine cooler, opens to a grand dining room featuring an impressive fireplace and expansive glass plate windows, offering seamless views throughout. The adjoining living room showcases wood ceilings, beams, and a panoramic vista of the upper valley, including Mt. St. Helena! The lower level houses a vast recreational room with three distinct zones for relaxation: a pool/air hockey area, a cozy sofa corner stocked with games, books, and a large TV, and a wine bar leading to the exceptional 5,000-bottle capacity wine cellar! Enclosed and gated, the meticulously maintained property boasts a swimming pool complex with a dining area and a three-tiered waterfall cascading through the landscape into the pool. Multiple shaded picnic spots, hot tub, and intertwining hiking trails, dotted with serene resting/reading areas featuring benches and scenic views, complete this private, tranquil, and unparalleled setting! NEED HELP PLANNING YOUR STAY? CONCIERGE SERVICES: Mayastoga offers our guests Wine Country Concierge services for a small fee per day of your stay. Your concierge will plan and manage all aspects of your visit to our distinctive property in California’s northern Wine Country. Itineraries can include boutique and hard-to-access wineries, local restaurant reservations and transportation, as well as special touches that make for a truly memorable adventure. In addition to your tasting days, arrangements can include evenings in the comfort of your luxury residence with a private chef, a guest winemaker, or a cheese tasting and pairing with an internationally recognized food and wine expert (or all of the above!). Of course, there are numerous activities in addition to wine and culinary plans that are regularly arranged for our clients that include unique local attractions and activities (including our “Kids Country” itineraries). CANCELLATION POLICY: Effective March 1, 2020 our cancellation policy is as follows: - Cancellations 30+ days prior to arrival will receive a full refund less any fees for credit card processing we assumed when you made your original payments. (We do not charge credit card fees when guests originally reserve) - Cancellations less that 30 days prior to arrival will not receive a refund unless we are able to rebook the property for your same dates. In that case you will be refunded the full amount of your payments to date less any fees for credit card processing we assumed when you made your original payments. If we choose, you may be able to receive a credit toward a future stay valued at the full amount of your payments less original credit card fees. DEPOSIT: We reserve the right to include a cash deposit based upon the details of the reservation. TRAVEL INSURANCE: We are not your travel insurance company! Please seriously consider purchasing travel insurance for your upcoming reservation. While travel insurance is not mandatory it can protect against an unforeseen trip cancellation. There are many options for travel insurance and Mayastoga Property Group has arranged for our guests to purchase travel insurance through RentalGuardian, one of the leading companies offering this product. Standard travel insurance costs only 7% of your total invoice and CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason) travel insurance costs just 9.8%. You will be offered the opportunity to add this insurance to your reservation at check-out.