Avis RustRidge Bed and Breakfast - Rustridge Cottage

This location is very far removed from St. Helena (25min) even though the address states St. Helena. It’s an old and rather rundown farm. The hostess was rude when I tried to cancel after finding out by a colleague that this was not an ideal place since I was traveling alone and the location has no internet, cellphone signal and it’s really in the middle of nowhere. Since the hostess did not allow me to cancel past her 30 day cancellation policy, I had no option but go. Oh yeah, after she hung up in my face when I offered her $200 to let me cancel. She said, “find another offer and call me back”, then hung up. Did I regret staying there…. The cottage was also pretty rundown, extremely cold, even though the heater was on max. There is nowhere around to eat, but the only plus of this place was a nicely made breakfast served in a warm room. The room has nothing by a shear curtain, so forget about sleeping in. There were spider webs up in the ceiling, but what else would I expect? I highly suggest you look elsewhere for a comfortable and quaint experience. This is not it.

It is not close to any town, up a very windy road. My biggest surprise was no AC but my biggest amazement was, none needed! It really gets cool at night and we were happy for blankets! The breakfasts are fresh and lovely at the B&B. Rooms there are not as spacious as this cottage which has its own kitchenette and TV. I loved the dogs and horses and the pool is nice. The views of the vineyards are wonderful. We loved their wines. Jim and Susan are lovely. If you are looking for new, shiny, elegance this is not a good choice but we really enjoyed being out on the farm/vineyard.

We had a magical time. The horses, pool, Vinyard and hospitality was wonderful. What a special ranch. Oh and the breakfast! Delicious!!