This was a beautiful little cottage location run by a sweet woman and her well behaved dog. We enjoyed our stay, slept well. Was a great option for lodging for a visit to Harbin, or anything else in the area like wine country. The rooms are old but well kept, nice large bathroom, working fridge, soundproof rooms. The breakfast is pure sugar, but if you like fruit it's fresh. read more

Clean, Cute, quaint and quiet space central Middletown...Miss Greta & Ollie were welcoming and accomodating. We had a pleasant peaceful stay w/ comfy beds, Wifi, Cable Netflix YouTube Tv refrigerator microwave coffee pot tea as we spent a relaxing weekend in Harbin & Napa Valley Hope to stay again soon read more

Enjoyed my almost two weeks there. Peaceful and cozy accommodations. I am glad I found this little retreat in Middletown. Will be sure to stay next visit. I enjoyed the night sky as well. Greta and Ollie were gracious hosts. Cheers read more

Backyard Garden Oasis Bed & Breakfast Inn - Relaxing location - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Middletown, California

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Wonderfully friendly, great accommodations, good food, great massage services, reasonably priced.

My friend and I loved staying here. The cottages are simple yet cozy, pretty spacious with a couch and a breakfast table, and the bed was super-comfortable. Breakfast was home-made coffee cake or muffins, along with a plate of fruit, which was just perfect. Plus, Greta is a charming host! This B&B is a short drive from Harbin Hot Springs, and is significantly more economical unless you are camping. Greta also has recommendations for restaurants in the area, and we found great Indian food in Kelseyville, a half-hour drive away. There are also a couple of decent places to eat and a good-sized market in nearby Middletown. read more

Wonderful peaceful place! One-of-a-kind. Dog-friendly. Greta is a lovely host, and doggies Ollie and Cisco are sweethearts. Cottage is quiet and well-appointed. Love the skylight. Garden is beautiful. Really large property with plenty of space to walk your dog in the morning quiet. French roast coffee and cream in the fridge provided. It was lovely to sit out on the deck and have breakfast in the cool morning. read more

My family was moving to the area and stayed for about 3 weeks while we waited for our house to close. Greta and the stay at BYGO was fantastic! It was nice to have an individual cabin and room for the dogs to roam. The cabin has everything you need and if it doesn't Greta is great to work with. I would definitely recommend BYGO to anyone coming to the area. You will even have Odie escort you to your cabin! read more

I absolutely love to come here when I need to unplug and get some R&R at Harbin. Greta, the Innkeeper, is a warm, kind, beautiful spirit and that energy permeates the experience. Not to mention that she also makes the best breakfast in CA. The twisty drive up from Calistoga signals entering this area of serenity, the gardens are beautiful and perfect place to rest and contemplate. I love that it is a 10 minute drive from Harbin but a much more peaceful, private experience than staying on campus (which is also nice but Backyard Garden Oasis is more of a private retreat experience). Rosie, my mini-maltese service animal, loves to play with Rusty; the gated gardens make for a safe, fun experience for my little friend. read more

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Just as the name implies, this is a Backyard Garden Oasis. The cottages are tucked back on a lovely quiet peaceful tranquil garden property surrounded by a green belt of lush foliage. At the far end of the property a distance from the cottages is St. Helena Creek. This was our first visit, I will definitely stay here again while visiting family. We arrived after sunset and our cottage was thoughtfully prepared for our arrival. We were greeted warmly by the host with a guiding light for our charming garden pathway to our patio entrance. Our King room was clean & spacious, with a skylight & an electric warm cozy fireplace. Included TV, wifi, cable, mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee and tea (fresh cream in the refrigerator) & breakfast requested at time of making reservation. I wished I had more than one nights stay so I could have finished reading one of the complimentary books left by the host or other thoughtful guests. I look forward to coming back to this charming serene place. read more

We have stayed at the Backyard Garden Oasis a few times, and every time is a real pleasure! Greta takes such great care of us! The room is always clean and comfortable. Our dog loves exploring in the big yard. Breakfast is always delicious - even the most recent more simple muffins and fruit that she left in our cottage for us. Thank You, Greta!!! read more

I'm a Lake County native transplanted to Los Angeles. I needed a place to stay with my boyfriend to attend a wedding and visit family. Literally so much anxiety associated with bringing a city guy and his dog up here for 4 days. I searched and searched for a nice spot and lucked out with the Backyard Oasis. Truly the photos do not do it justice. It was lovely (and that is saying something as I'm a bit of a snob). Hospitality was on point and the ambiance was so absolutely charming. I would 100% recommend, and will most definitely be coming and staying again. read more

I just want to give a big thanks to Greta at the Backyard Garden Oasis. She was a huge help with my mom, step dad and great grandmother (95 years old). They had to be evacuated due to the fires in Lake County and Greta greeted them with open arms! The property was beautiful, dog friendly, had clean rooms and Greta even served them a great breakfast. Knowing that they were there brought us peace in this difficult time. We appreciate everything you did to make them feel safe and welcomed. Mom said if anyone comes to Lake County they must stay here! Thank you read more

The Backyard Garden Oasis gives comfort, privacy, and yummy food at prices comparable to local hotels, plus you get a delicious, homemade breakfast. Michael and I just spent a few days here for our delayed honeymoon/first anniversary getaway. It's out in the middle of nowhere so don't even think about booking this if you don't have a car. But the secluded area is worth it if you want to enjoy the Calistoga area but relax away from the tourists at the other hotels in town. It's about 15 miles of windy road north of Calistoga and the drive made me nervous a bit but it's not so bad after you drive it a few times. There are only 3 cottages at this location which makes for a nice, quiet stay. They are literally in the backyard of Greta the proprietor's home. There are flowerboxes on each cottage and flowers all along one side of the property. The yard is lush and green, with a garden from which Greta makes delicious homemade garden salsa and a yard large enough to stroll in or have a seat and sip tea in. She's got her own apple trees from which she made homemade apple muffins. Did I mention Greta's a fine cook? We stayed at the "Aquarius" cottage and enjoyed it very much. There's a firm king-sized bed, satellite TV, closet, mini-fridge, and large bathroom with a huge two-person-sized shower. You're provided bath robes which would come in handy to wear between your cottage and the hot tub at the back of the main house, if you thought to wear said bath robes :-). The hot tub was a nice touch and gave us a gorgeous view of the night sky that you forget is out there when you live in a city. I mean, seriously -- we saw the Milky Way and shooting stars and at least a half dozen satellites slowly orbiting Earth, the sky was that clear. Greta leaves your breakfast in your mini-fridge for the following day during the week and cooks fresh breakfast for you in the main house on weekends. I thought the weekday breakfast would be ho-hum but it was more than enough and tasty -- fresh squeezed OJ, avocado and sliced boiled eggs with her garden salsa on a bed of fresh greens, a couple pastries, flavor-packed mini-apricots, a selection of teas and coffees, and fresh cream for your coffee or tea. On Saturday, we enjoyed her fabulous French toast with fresh strawberries. Sunday, she made us the fluffiest veggie egg frittata and muffins with chopped melons and peaches (I think). We had two helpings and didn't need to stop for lunch. Greta herself is super-cool: very laid-back, sweet, and -- you can tell -- a loving person. It was easy to chat with her during breakfasts and on the porch at night. I also like her attitude toward nature and conserving resources. Plus she's a trained massage therapist who contracts with one of the fancy spas in Calistoga. I didn't get a massage with her myself as we already had appointments in town but if there's a next time, I'll certainly give it a try. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is that for the purposes of comparison, it hasn't got all the super-posh amenities you'd expect of a five star hotel, although for what it is, I'd give it five stars, if that makes any sense... (Note that there's no digital cell phone reception right on the property at least with Sprint but turning off my cell phone and avoiding analog roaming charges was central to relaxing, anyway.) read more

We were driving through traffic jam after traffic jam in Napa Valley when finally we drove out of the last Napa town and started up a windy road up the mountain. The scenery snapped to forest and drop offs instead of dry plains sprinkled with vineyards backed up to mountains. The B&B was easily found close off the highway (although not too close!). I was immediately drawn to the Backyard Oasis on the internet when I saw Greta's shared love of gardens. And just as expected, flowers and tomatos and rose bushes and honeysuckle and other lovely plants dotted the property. Our bungalow was nicely private and a little haven. The decorations are simple and homey; the place clean. Breakfast the next morning was lovely, and Greta did everything possible to please (even with some special dietary needs AND special requests). I imagine Napa is a great place to visit and stay in, but Lake County was something altogether different. More quiet and simple. Your cell phone might barely get service or not at all, and there are less vineyards to visit. However, maybe you'll come away more rested. Within easy distance of the BGOB was a number of attractions--Beaver Creek Vineyards, Harbin Hot Springs, and Lantry Vineyard. I'd highly suggest giving Greta a chance. P.S. She does massages, too! Although we ran out of time... read more

Heavenly!!! I live in Los Angeles and needed to get away from the concrete and noise and stay in a restful place up in the countryside of Napa Valley, and I found the perfect refuge at the Backyard Garden Oasis. Located off Rte 29, about 15 minutes north of the wine country hubs of Calistoga and St Helena, this quiet, inviting Bed & Breakfast (delicious, healthy breakfasts by Greta!) provided me with 3 nights of great sleep, beautiful views of the garden and the starriest night skies I've ever seen. There are many lodging options in wine country, but this is perhaps the coziest and the most unique. I returned to L.A. feeling rejuvenated. Thank you Greta! read more

This is the perfect romantic getaway if you like peaceful, low-key, unpretentious spots nestled in rural wine country. My husband and I stumbled upon Greta's backyard oasis two years ago and have made it a point to return. We adore Greta's outdoor hot tub overlooking her garden, the fireplace in every cottage, her winery recommendations within ~20 minute-drives (Six Sigma and Langtry being two of our favorites) and the opportunity to get away from the city for a couple of nights and read and connect. Greta is happy to make breakfasts that fit dietary needs and is a wonderful conversationalist. You'll leave her Inn feeling calmer and refreshed. Worth the price of admission! read more

For that price I would expect way better! The place is OK, outdated but spacious, quiet and clean. The heater didn't work properly, it was a very cold week-end and since you have to ask for everything ... even a Wifi password...at some point you just stop asking and start complaining. The breakfast on the second day was ok but you won't have any choice, will have to wait until 9am to get any food and you'll have to beg if you want something different... Funny enough she will send you at least 3 emails asking at what time you'll be arriving, what you'll be eating but will never respond nor follow your recommendation, so what's the point ? When you pay more than $400 for 2 nights in the middle of nowhere, you better be a perfect host; unfortunately the owner had a way of making us uncomfortable asking for anything; on top of that, she will charge for everything even she doesn't provide any extra service ... Next time, I will stick with a real hotel ... for that price, I can get better place in a hotel with continental breakfast and heated bedrooms closer to the wineries... Side note you eat with your neighbors and we the chance of meeting very nice and friendly which made the experience a bit less disappointing ... but that was pure luck... read more

Echoing most of what's said above, let me start by mentioning the rooms are AWESOME. Cozy, warm, and as someone else mentioned, not overly precious in their decor. The hot tub was nice in theory but could've been hotter. Greta was completely gracious AND she's an excellent masseuse! Highly recommended. All in all, this is a wonderful place if you're in the area. I can't wait to see this place around summertime. read more

My wife and I stayed at B G O Bed & Breakfast Inn for the New Year 2018. We love it! Greta is an excellent host. She made very good breakfast with French toasts and we had a good chat. She kept her cottage very nice and clean. The room decoration was in good taste. Things were working just fine. We love the coziness of the cottage and the serenity of the surroundings. We wouldn't mind recommending it to people and we plan to come back for another getaway. Thanks Greta! read more

Wonderful getaway from the busy city life! My husband and I found this gem on Expedia when looking for a hotel near a wedding venue in Healdsburg. Expedia said this B&B was 2.6 miles from Healdsburg, (when it was really 58 minutes away via a scetchy, twisty mountain hwy.) We were a little discouraged at the long drive but it was 100% worth it. We drove 7 hours, and were greeted by the owner Greta who was very nice and let us check in a little early. The cottages are quaint with comfy beds with super-soft bedding and skylights to allow the room to always be filled with light. The whole property is very peaceful with beautiful gardens and greenery everywhere. We looked up at night and saw the most clear starry-filled sky. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday was made by Greta and was filling and delicious. Highly recommended, we will definitely be back the next time we are in the area. What a gem! Thank you Greta for being a great host. read more

Stayed there for the weekend . Beautiful , quaint place and a wonderful host . Located south of Middletown , around 15-20 miles away from Calistoga and the rest of the wine Country. There are 3 cottages in all. We stayed in Aquarius which is very spacious and clean. The cottages had Clean linen,tv, coffee and tea and some really cool books to read . The backyard itself is beautiful and perfect for my 14 months old to enjoy. The breakfast was all homemade and wonderful . Specially Grieta's homemade muffins were the bomb. Grieta herself is a very caring host and full of life and energy . Would definitely recommend for a reasonable location close to the wine country. read more

What a fabulous place to stay near Calistoga! The cabins are roomy, delightful, clean, and cozy! There is every detail you could imagine in the landscape of beautiful trees, garden, a pond and room to have the kids run but we didn't take kids. The breakfast is delicious and plenty! Greta is available for anything you need. Really a secret in the wine country and near to A lot of sights to see! Better to drive the road in daylight but it is a good road but need to be cautious and it is a lot of twists and turns but gorgeous landscape. If you discover this affordable place you are Lucky! read more

At the last minute on Friday evening we decided to escape the city and head up to Harbin Springs to relax and rejuvenate. When we called Greta at the Backyard Garden Oasis we were in luck. There was a cancellation and she could accommodate us and our little Scottish Terrier. When we arrived, Greta was doing a massage and had left us a note with key to our cottage. As we passed the beautiful garden alongside the cottages we knew we had arrived in Paradise. Our cottage was clean and spacious, furnished with a king-size bed covered by a lovely quilt. We enjoyed using the coffee maker with complimentary coffee and the fridge. We even had a chance to meet Eve, the housekeeper who lives nearby, who has a vegetable garden. Eve gave us some of her fresh vegetables on our departure. The Backyard Garden Oasis B&B definitely lived up to its name and together with the hostess, Greta, topped all of our expectations. We will definitely return! . read more

This gorgeous, homey spot lives up to its name. Greta is welcoming, friendly, lovely and creative. My husband and I are certain to return, the whole weekend is worth the breakfast Greta serves every morning! We had a good time around the beautiful breakfast table with our neighbors while Greta cooked and served with apparent ease and certain grace. Our cottage was perfect. The skylight is a nice touch. there was plenty of good coffee for the coffeemaker and a pitcher of fresh cream in the fridge. Big plus for me. The garden is pretty and full of flowers and veggies. At one end a fountain flows into a little pond. It's all surrounded by tall trees. Bird feeders everywhere attracting lots of the little guys. It was great. We felt rejuvenated. It's just 4 miles from Middletown, where our cousins live. We will be staying at Greta's during our next visit! Thank you, Greta, you are simply the best! read more

We had a lovely time staying at the Backyard Garden Oasis this past weekend. We were in town for a wedding in Calistoga and happened to stumble upon this place on Priceline and it looked so romantic and private we booked right away. While we only made it to breakfast one morning, it was a wonderful meal and we enjoyed the company of Greta and Rusty. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is transportation it is almost impossible to get any sort of Uber or cab to or from here and unfortunately our wedding was a bit of a drive away as were other activities we planned. We luckily rented a car and managed to find an Uber to and from the wedding but it took quite some time and money. Other than that the cottage was great, very large bathroom, comfortable bed, a mini fridge and sitting area plus a large skylight. Would recommend! Thanks Greta! read more

This place is awesome! 1. It is in a gorgeous and very private location 2. The grounds are beautiful and you can walk around and enjoy nature 3. You get your own cottage with in-cottage full bathroom, mini fridge, coffee maker etc. 4. The owner cooks you a homemade breakfast every morning. And, it is REALLY good 5. Rusty the dog hangs out during breakfast and he's adorable, sweet, and super fun 6. Great location for visiting Calistoga and Napa 7. Super comfortable bed 8. Sky light above the bed for looking at stars 9. Small private porch with table and chairs for drinking wine and relaxing 10. Excellent pricing Absolutely one of the best places I've ever stayed. If you're on the fence about booking here, you need to go and complete your booking NOW. read more

Perfect getaway. Greta is a great hostess. Rusty, her canine assistant is a very friendly pet. Clean premises, cozy hot tub, tasty breakfast, and good conversation. Next time a longer stay is in order. read more

The host Greta is a sweet heart and an excellent host. Beautiful garden! The garden cabin was clean, private and large - just what my fiance and I needed. Gluten-free yummy wholesome breakfast was graciously served. I highly recommend the accommodations. read more

A wonderful place to stay while exploring the area. Secluded and peaceful, the Backyard Garden Oasis, has clean, comfortable private bungalows. Greta provided a fantastic breakfast. The first morning, I had French toast with bacon and fresh fruit. The next morning eggs, sausage and home fries. My wife enjoyed oatmeal with berries and nuts. All very good. The rooms also have coffee pots with quality coffee and cream. All things considered, seemed to be a good value for the area. Greta and her trusty companion Rusty, made for a fantastic stay. Would definitely visit again. Thanks for all Greta! read more

The Backyard Oasis is just that! We were looking for something off the beaten path and discovered this hidden gem in Middletown CA. After a scenic drive up from Geyserville to preempt our stay, we were pleasantly greeted by Greta and Rusty . The accommodations are up-to-date and the private patios are perfect for evening or early morning relaxing. The made to order breakfast was absolutely best of all. We're admittedly picky and found absolutely no downside. Look forward to a longer stay next time! read more

We had a wonderful stay. Great get away not to far from the Bay Area. Nice cozy private cabins and Greta our host was fantastic. We will be back. read more

If you are looking for a "personal touch" type of stay, then this is the place for you! From an absolutely wonderful breakfast service in the AM to the delightful cottages this is indeed a "one-of-a-kind" spot. Greta is a fabulous host and will work hard to make your stay as enjoyable as visiting a good friend! It's about 20 minutes over the mountain to Calistoga and Napa, but do not miss Lake County Wineries - there are so many new ones and they are top rated - with many prestigious awards won! read more

This is more like 2.5 stars for me. Maybe it just wasn't what I was looking for in terms of staying in wine country. This place is not really in wine country per se. You're going to have to drive up a crazy mountain road 20 mins to get to the edge of wine country back down in Calistoga, and even further to get towards Napa. Not the kind of thing you want to do after wine tasting, even as a passenger. That part is kind of my fault for not realizing, otherwise it's just not my thing. Decor was kind of outdated and place could use some updating. Bed felt really hard to me and I was sore. Not really much to do in Middletown itself. If you are looking to stay off the beaten path then this place might be up your alley. For me I'll stay closer to town down in the valley next time. read more

Note: I wrote this review for tripadvisor back in 2007, didn't realize I hadn't put it on yelp also! I've been heading up to Harbin Hot Springs for the last couple of years, and I really don't know how I didn't find out about this place sooner. The rooms are spacious, private, and great. The atmosphere is very down home unlike some froo-froo B&B's where you're afraid to touch anything and you're overwhelmed by too much lace. It was so relaxing just hanging out on the deck watching the quail play in the garden. The breakfast was absolutely incredible. But all of these great things pale when compared to the hospitality and personality of the owner, Greta. She makes you instantly feel at home and practically a part of the family. It was a real pleasure talking to and getting to know her, she's a wealth of information. I will definitely be coming back here in the future! read more

Very nice place that is in a remote location and I loved it. Greta was a wonderful host along with Rusty the dog and her bird. Only downside, other than no cell service, was that the closest town was three miles away. The rooms have Dish Network dvr, fake fire place that was a heater, ceiling fan, and air conditioner. If I go back that way I will definitely stay again. Had wifi but has a daily limit unless you pay for a higher one. read more

Greta is one of the best inn keepers out there today. The lodges / cabins were so comfortable - it was great just to be indoors when we had the monsoons over this past weekend. The gardens and the practices with which she runs the inn are biodynamic and sustainable. I was fortunate to be able to get a massage from Greta - her technique was to the point and extremely helpful. I have to say that the only down side was the road into the place - over Highway 29 is one windy and somewhat hair raising path. read more

The cabin was perfect. The food was delicious and catered to our tastes. The host (Greta) was warm, welcoming, and a delight. Even our little dog loved the place :-D read more

We loved this place! So peaceful and isolated, yet accessible to fun day activities like Harbin and Clear Lake, as well as numerous state parks. Breakfast with Greta was delicious and delightful, french toast with fresh berries and real maple syrup, which is a big deal for me, being from Vermont. Gotta say the hot tub being broken was a bit of a downer but doesn't even warrant the docking of a star because we'd spent the day before at the hot springs. Would absolutely go back! read more

So close to the chaos and yet so far. I chanced on the Backyard Garden Oasis through work and it is the best part of my job when I have to visit the north end of Napa Valley. it has what I really want when I travel - a clean room, comfortable King size bed, quiet, and in a beautiful setting. There are real coffee makers in the room with as much Trader Joe's coffee you want to throw into the filter. Real cream as well. I really love sitting out on the deck in front of the room, sampling some wine and watching the quail run around in between the flowers and veggies. When my wife can go, this is the place we stay when we hit wine country. She loves it too. Yep, wife-approved guys. You wont go wrong. read more

Nice place - cozy and private. Stayed here on the way to Napa Valley for wine tasting. Dog-friendly (lots of nice dogs around the property) and the best homemade breakfast. Hot tub too! Highly recommended. read more