Grape Leaf Inn

We stayed as a last minute choice. What a great idea! Local mid-​rate hotels were cheaper, but, not by much. What paid extra and we got nothing but the best of everything! Luxury and quiet with a fantastic breakfast. Well worth the difference in price. We will be going back

We made a reservation very last minute at the Grape Leaf Inn and not only did they give us an awesome deal but they treated us like gold. Our room was gorgeous (Syrah) and every detail from the awesome Speakeasy in the basement to the breakfast we were served out on the deck was fabulous. There was easy parking, wifi, tv’s, comfortable beds and the list goes on and on.
When we arrived, they were so kind to give us a map and some recommendations for what to do in town. The walk was only about 5 minutes to the square and did not disappoint. I would stay here again and again and recommend to anyone that asked about Healdsburg!

Beautiful Inn in Healdsburg. My sister and I booked this place on the recommendation of a few different friends who had stayed there before, and we loved it. The reception staff were so sweet, friendly and really welcoming. They were really helpful and gave us recommendations for nearby restaurants. The room was beautiful with lots of old world charm. The only complaint is that the roof above the bed was slanted (we were in the Merlot room), so you had to duck each time you needed to get in and out of bed. We loved the cocktails in the speakeasy which are all made with homemade syrups (I had a lavender and vanilla vodka martini, it was amazing!!). We also loved the happy hour wine, cheese and cookies. Breakfast the next day was in the beautiful bright dining room and was delicious — fresh fruit, freshly squeezed OJ, frittata and sausage. It was a nice day so after breakfast we brought our coffees outside to enjoy on the lovely porch. I can’t wait to go back!

Great spot! Very walkable to downtown, cozy rooms, great breakfast, & nice speakeasy

Wow!!! It was like I stepped into «Gilmore Girls» and had an amazing stay! The rooms were large and had great bathrooms. There was wine in our room, wine tasting with cheese in the afternoon and an amazing breakfast. They did their best to add personal touches and make you feel at home. I highly recommend the Grape Leaf if you are doing a local wine tour.

Was never a fan of B & B’s until someone dared me to try GLI. Outstanding stay. Room was comfortable and super clean with character. Sitting area with the day’s wine tasting was a great place to meet other guests from around the world.
Jessica, the Manager, was a true professional and guided me to the best restaurants, diners and dives. They even lent me a bike to roll to town and back.
Highly recommended.

What a great place to stay! The location is perfect and the accommodations were very nice. I highly recommend this B and B.

Great place to stay in Healdsburg! Perfect location with only a few minutes walk to downtown. Loved the Speakeasy!!! You must see it to appreciate it.
The Inn itself was beautiful, clean and has a wonderful staff. Everyone was helpful and friendly with great recommendations for dinner and wineries. Highly recommend!

Love this place! Adorable rooms, tasty and healthy breakfast (sausage scramble and berry parfait), happy hour wine tasting, free tastings at Wilson wineries, speakeasy with craft cocktails, free cookies in the afternoon, free bikes to borrow whenever, mins to walk to the square… what more do you need?!

This place made my work trip so much more enjoyable. The Grape Leaf Inn should serve as the model for B&Bs. I was greeted by Jessica who was very friendly in showing me a tour of the house. The house was beautiful with clean, detailed, wine-​themed rooms. Breakfast was excellent, simple, and beautifully presented: perfectly cooked bacon, a well done omelet, fresh fruit, yogurt, juice, coffee, and tea. When I returned from work, I was greeted with two bottles of wine, cheese, and cookies in the common area. Since the B&B is owned by a winery family, we drank the family wine, which is classified (rightfully so) as premium. I was able to enjoy the speakeasy which was tended by Nikki. The speakeasy is the cherry on top of this decadent place. A dimly lit cinder block wall, bar, and wine cellar greet guests. Even though this place is made for relaxation, I was able to get some work done and had no issues with internet connectivity. I stayed in the viognier room which was quiet. The only downside was when I opened my window, I could hear the A/​C outside.
Besides the lodging, what really stood out to me was the staff. Jessica, Nikki, and Sydney were all very welcoming, friendly, and attentive.

A beautiful quaint inn with a friendly and proficient staff. The rooms were uniquely decorated and the beds were extremely comfortable. The speakeasy and breakfast were delightful surprises! Convenient location and complementary tastings at their wineries are other pulses! We will definitely return

We had a great time at the Grape Leaf Inn over New Years eve. The speakeasy was so fun and the cocktails were fantastic. My only issue was how cold the bedroom was that we stayed in. There was no heat and we could see our breath when we woke up. We were in the original house, downstairs. I wish they would have had a space heater or something. I would stay there again. It’s a jem!

Yoka the innkeeper was extremely accommodating and kept fresh flowers everywhere. That is a little lost on me, but made my significant other extremely pleased.
Breakfasts were wonderful and the speakeasy through the hidden bookcase door was a hoot and not to be missed.
I was skeptical of the family of vineyards associated with the Inn, but when we finally made it to Wilson, Pezzi King, and Mazzocco each was better than the last and truly standouts from our tasting experiences. The Zins at Mazzocco were wonderful, rich jammy… I want more.
We will stay here again at our next chance.

This B&B was top notch for service and «perks». First, the home is very nice and the rooms were nicely furnished. The only knock, is a short-​term one, as they are re-​doing the front porch of the house, but when the wrap-​around porch is finished, it will be a real nice addition. As many have said, the breakfast is very good, and the basement speak easy with free tasting of Wilson Family wines is a nice bonus. Additionally, if you go to a Wilson Family winery and join the club you get a discount on your stay.
I definitely recommend the Grape Leaf inn and will try to stay there again when we go back to Healdsburg.

This little bed and breakfast has an awesome breakfast. There is also a speakeasy in the basement with some Wilson wines for tasting. So if you need to get in one more tasting it is very easy to walk downstairs. However if you are tall like me, try and get a first floor room. The slanted roof is picturesque but not easy for a tall guy to get around the room.

Lovely lovely getaway in the wine country.
Wonderful extras like wine, a speak easy and warm cookies!

Gorgeous inn — super nice people — AWESOME COOKIES and a delightful bed. Would stay again in a minute.

We really enjoyed our stay in the Grape Leaf Inn.
We came here to celebrate our two years anniversary and enjoy the wine road barrel tasting event. The inn is positioned perfectly and just a good distance away from the Healdsburg Ave and the plaza area to be private and close at the same time.
We stayed in the Merlot room (which is one of the higher end ones) and it was wonderful. The room design is very unique, two skylight windows just over the bed to watch the beautiful sky after you wake up, very large and easy to use hot tub and what seemed to be a potential great breakfast that we missed.
Recommended for a young couple on a romantic getaway

My boyfriend and I snagged a Groupon Getaway deal, and came here to celebrate our first anniversary. We had a really great experience so I apologize in advance because I’m going to gush about it (at length!):
The minute we drove up, we were stunned by how gorgeous the house was. The gardens are beautiful and the large Victorian is painted in very tasteful purple and tan, blending nicely into a very pretty residential neighborhood just blocks from downtown Healdsburg. We checked in just before 6pm and were greeting by Tiffany, who gave us the tour.
What I liked instantly is that they have a huge selection of herbal teas that they keep out in the dining room 24/​7, with plenty of sugar and hot water. I took full advantage! They also have a fridge where you can keep anything you buy that needs to stay cold, like the many great local cheeses! They often have a fire going in their incredibly cozy living room, and we spent a lot of time down there, cuddled up on the couch under one of many available blankets.
Since we stayed on a Sunday/​Monday/​Tuesday, the inn was pretty empty and it was nice to feel like we had the place to ourselves most evenings. We shared a breakfast table with some really lovely people and had great conversations, which I guess is the appeal of a B&B! We’ve never done anything like it, but it was definitely a perk to branch out and meet new people. However, we really only saw the owners, Richard and Kae, in passing. They’re not really around on slower days, but it would have been nice to get to know them as other guests have.
We were in the Cabernet Sauvignon room, which we picked specifically for the two-​person jacuzzi tub (which I’d say we spent 60% of our time in Healdsburg soaking in!). Our complimentary bottle of wine was waiting for us, and they have wineglasses downstairs for you to use whenever you want. The room was very cozy, but the ceilings were pretty low and the bed takes up most of the walkable floor space. There is a mirror covering the slanted ceiling in the bathroom which is meant to make it seem larger, but it is actually kind of disorienting and my boyfriend hit his head a few times. Still, the view of the mountains (through the branches of a beautiful flowering tree from bed or while you look through the shower skylight) is breathtaking at sun-​up.
My favorite aspect was the journals on the night stand. They have journals for guests to leave little notes about their stay, as well as the date and where they’re from. There was a brand new journal for our room, and we were really excited to be the first to write in it! I’m not sure everyone thinks to poke around so they miss out on these unique little additions to the room, but there is lots of cute, fun, personal touches around that you shouldn’t miss.
Also, the breakfast was delicious! I liked that they always included some sort of fresh fruit amuse bouche, as well as both sweet and savory components. My favorite was the roasted pear with honey glaze and goat cheese!
My little gripes (accounting for the missing 5^th star):
— We couldn’t control the temperature in our room, but we were in the attic and it got unbearably hot. However, the windows didn’t open at all. If each room isn’t going to have it’s own temp control, it would be nice if we could at least crack a window. I hate waking up feeling sweaty!
— The breakfasts were TOO large. Each morning, not a single person at our table could finish theirs. I know the idea is to bulk up on carbs pre-​wine tasting, but it felt wasteful. I wish I’d been able to communicate with the staff (none of the servers spoke English) so I could let them know that I’d like smaller portions. I didn’t like seeing all that food get thrown away.
— There was also some confusion over recycling. Although there are notes in the room about conserving water, towels, and using environmentally friendly products, the entire staff looked at us like aliens when we asked where we could find the recycling bin for empty bottles. We had to go out back to the large blue bin, and I have a hunch that the empty water bottles we left in our room were just thrown away. Again, those are our personal preferences but it seemed sort of two-​faced for them to go on about water pollution/​conservation but not have recycling bins for guests (especially in wine country, where we’re blowing through wine bottles like crazy).
Overall, we still had a very incredible experience. Although we never went down to the Speakeasy, my boyfriend was jazzed up like a little kid when he saw one of the staff open the bookcase door. I wish they did tastings during the week, but I understand that it’s probably not worth it when the inn is almost empty. I’m not sure if we could afford to come back at their regular rate, but Richard and Kae do a great job of making you feel at home, and Healdsburg is a gorgeous town. Definitely worth visiting at least once!

A potentially important caveat: we stayed at the Grape Leaf Inn this weekend through a deal on Jetsetter which made the room rates about $ 268 (with tax). I’m not sure that had anything to do with our experience, but I wanted to state that at the outset.
I must confess to being a bit baffled by the glowing reviews of this place. I suppose if you are a B&B person, the Grape Leaf Inn would fit the bill. I personally wasn’t impressed. We checked in and were given the Sangiovese room which is RIGHT behind the reception area. Once we closed our door and realized it made zero difference in sound transmission, we asked to move rooms. Unfortunately the Inn was full so they couldn’t move us but assured us the Sangiovese is one of their most frequently requested rooms. I remain uncertain as to why that is given that its placement means you can hear everything going on in the Inn (reception staff, people coming in late at night, water running in the rooms above, people gathering in the morning, etc) and have very little privacy. Lesson learned: for privacy, stay in a hotel, not a house.
We looked forward to the wine tasting in the speakeasy but we all (my fiancée and I were there with another couple) found the wines, made by the owner, truly terrible. As in, we took a sip, grimaced and had to set the glass down. The owner took the guys into his private cellar but they were frustrated that he wouldn’t sell them anything – including bottles listed on their «for sale» list.
When we came home from dinner (around 8:45pm), we took some wine into one of the side living rooms. However, after a few minutes, a couple came in and headed to their room which was right off that space and indicated that they would try not to make too much noise. Needless to say, we vacated immediately, but it just underscored the lack of privacy. Not everyone is looking for that, of course, but if you are, this isn’t the place for you.
After a fitful night of sleep, I woke up hoping breakfast would redeem things and then we’d be on our way. It was pretty much inedible, and this is from 4 people, at least 3 of which eat just about anything. The mango starter had unripened mangoes and the main course featured a cold crêpe filled with an overly rich/​sweet mound of cream and bananas, a bland (actually, bad) sausage and a bizarre gorgonzola crème brûlée. I don’t think anyone took more than a bite or two. Breakfast finished with strawberries in balsamic dressing and pound cake. Why the balsamic? Strawberries are lovely, especially for breakfast! No need to drown them in balsamic! I think perhaps the cook was overly ambitious or tried to make this meal more fancy/​upscale than necessary, with pretty bad results. Toast, some basic eggs and fruit would have been much more appealing.
We certainly enjoyed ourselves in Healdsburg, but that had far more to do with great weather, an excellent dinner at Barndiva and wonderful company. I won’t be returning to Grape Leaf Inn.