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F.J. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €526
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

F.J. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court

Business License #27744
City of Napa Vacation Rental License VR09-0049

Named in honor of an Italian immigrant who settled in Napa in the early 1900’s to grow vegetables for his new-found community. Frank Massa built this mediterranean cottage as a wedding gift for his wife-to-be in 1930. The two bedroom, one bathroom cottage is listed on the historic register and fully restored to its original elegance & appointed with original furnishing and fixtures from the 1930's.

Enter this stunning residence through the garden courtyard bordered with potted plants and feel immediately at home. The formal living will welcome you with the sophistication of Persian rugs, built in shelves with books for your perusal, inviting fireplace, writing desk and comfortable sitting area. Continue through the French doors to the formal dining room that is certain to stimulate your appetite. Enjoy a bottle of wine in the garden over a game of Bocce Ball!

Take a short walk up First Street to the heart of the downtown where restaurants, wine tasting rooms and shops abound. St. Helena Hwy is just a few blocks away and will take you to any of the vineyards and wineries you have dreamed of.

The charming, refurbished kitchen, with its sunny breakfast room, is the perfect place to take pleasure in your morning coffee or afternoon tea. The bedrooms are tastefully furnished, one with Mediterranean style furniture and Adra’s dressing table, the other with Art Deco Waterfall furniture. A wonderful night’s sleep awaits you in these dreamy beds, complete with fine linens.

Let the last bit of stress melt away while you soak in the deep, cast iron tub. Admire the skillfully tiled floor and craftsmanship of a time past.

Property manager

Jason Podsednik

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Total of 4 guests including children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Massa Cottage Walk Downtown Napa Bocce Court House
Massa Cottage Walk Bocce Court House
Massa Cottage Walk Downtown Napa Bocce Court
Massa Cottage Walk Bocce Court
Massa Walk Bocce Court
Massa Cottage ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court
F.j. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court Napa

About the area

Map
Napa, CA

What's nearby

  • Downtown Napa Association - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uptown Theater - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oxbow Public Market - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Napa Valley Wine Train - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bottlerock - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Suisun-Fairfield Station - 26 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewed - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Winston’s Cafe & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tarla Mediterranean Bar + Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Andaz Farmers Table - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Archer Hotel Rooftop Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is F.J. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at F.J. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court?

As of 5 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at F.J. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court on 6 May 2025 start from €525.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at F.J. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at F.J. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is F.J. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court located?

Located in Central Napa, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of JaM Cellars and Napa Valley Wine Train. Downtown Napa Association and Uptown Theater are also within 15 minutes.

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F.J. Massa House ~ Walk to Downtown Napa ~ Bocce Court Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Wonderful gem in downtown Napa

If you love historic houses, this is for you! We had a slight snafu with check-in, but after an hour or so the host was able to reset the entry code so we could get in. The house itself is very well maintained and we loved learning about the history of it. The street is very busy during the day, but Napa shuts down pretty early, so it was quiet at night. About a 20 minute walk from Main St. Gorgeously maintained house, comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen. Our only regret is it was too cold to play bocce -- next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Great location and price for a quick trip to Napa. Enjoyed walking to town (Winston’s has the best breakfast!) and being close to the highway. Two changes that would have made the stay even better (a TV in the living room and better bath towels). Overall we had a great stay and enjoyed the historical touches!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coming back!

Great location in great neighborhood and walking distance to downtown Napa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

emelie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Napa visit

Loved the house. Walking distance to downtown Napa. Easy check in!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful 1930s Napa experience

Beautiful small 1930’s house with similar time period furnishings. Hist was excellent and very responsive during checking process and in immediately taking care of a small maintenance item that cropped up during our stay. Perfect location for short walk to downtown Napa. Very, very nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, well appointed house

Wonderful stay as our base for trips in Napa and Sonoma. Historic home had wonderful charm and was well appointed. Walking distance to downtown Napa - enjoyed that in the morning to the Model Bakery for coffee and pastry!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

This could not have been any easier! The hosts checked in before I arrived, as well as the following day to be sure we had everything we needed. The home was super cute, clean, and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay

It was a wonderful weekend away with girlfriends. The location was excellent. We would definitely recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan And Jack J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two-week Napa Get-Away

We had the most relaxing two-week stay in Napa, made perfect by our FJ Massa house accommodations. The house has it all: convenient location to downtown and the freeway to the wineries and Valley; comfortable beds; a fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals in and a bright breakfast nook or dining room for enjoying them; a beautiful garden area for afternoon reading; books; and so much more. Our hosts were super responsive and the house was immaculate. Whether you’re planning a get-away weekend or an extended stay like we had, the Massa house offers a cozy (yet updated) return to the 1930s that will delight history and architecture buffs while accommodating the needs of the contemporary vacationer.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and homey

We enjoyed our stay at the FJ Massa house. Convenient to downtown Napa. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40th Birthday Trip

We loved this property! The character of the place made it so much more fun than staying in a hotel. The location was fantastic too. I HIGHLY recommend this property for a Napa getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Napa Trip

Four of us did a quick trip to Napa for Crush this year. Had a great stay at this property. Adorable historic charm and excellent location. Short walk to all of the tasting rooms, restaurants, and shopping in downtown Napa.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Beautiful property in a perfect location to enjoy the best of Napa. Communication from start to finish was great. Very much recommend this property and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn't ask for more

Booked the house for a weekend stay with a couple of my girlfriends. The house was so cute and clean. A quick walk downtown to restaurants, wineries, spa, and shopping. Great place to stay and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Super location. Easy to get to. Quaint home. Looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

4 days over the 4th

This is a great house and I just have one complaint. There was no info about the password for joining the internet. This took considerable time looking, then contacting VRBO, waiting for the process to contact the property manager and get the info back to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Preview Trip with my daughter

My daughter, her fiancé, and my husband and I loved the house and will definitely stay here again! Such a great neighborhood, close to everything and just overall an adorable house! Clean, well taken care of and very comfortable! Five Stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls in Napa

Beautifully restored home with lush gardens. We only wished the weather would have cooperated so we could have spent more time outside!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B., Pittsburgh,PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

My adult daughter and I stayed at this charming house for a few days of exploring Napa and Sonoma. It was wonderful. The home is decorated in period furnishings and we loved it. It had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. We were so happy to have a quiet place to come home to at the end of the day. The back garden was a great place to share a cheese plate and a final glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

yvonne d.

Absolutely beautiful !

My husband and I decided on the Massa Cottage for our 25th anniversary trip to Napa and Sonoma. We fell in love with both California and this cottage. It was perfect for us. The 1930's decor was so quaint. It was the perfect size for us. The kitchen made it so easy to eat at home before a day of wine tasting. The fruit trees in the yard allowed us to have fresh fruit for breakfast. The neighbors were so incredibly kind and welcoming. We truly loved this cottage and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well priced stay conveniently located so close to downtown Napa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keira H.

Absolutely beautiful little cottage!

I would highly recommend staying at Massa Cottage. It was a beautiful place. Super close to downtown Napa(we walked everywhere right from the house), and all of the restaurants and shops. The house itself was something out of a museum. Fully restored cottage with so much history. Just spectacular. Very clean, and the beds were super comfy. Next time we visit Napa we will rent this little house again! The best part? Since it was our own house, and not one of the hundred's of B&B's we could comfortably come and go when ever we wanted, and had our own private space without the bother of strangers. It was perfect! The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, and very clean. Such a great little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Alison G.

Charming house / Unaccommodating property manager

Overall, the house was fine. The location was good, and if you're enamored by the 1930's art deco, this is the house for you-- lighting fixtures, furniture, bathroom tile, etc., all created an authentic look. However, the 1930's mirrors and light fixtures did make it a challenge to do one's makeup. If you battle allergies, you'll struggle here. The basement is damp, and although the owner has both a door and dehumidifier between the basement entrance and the house to combat the problem, the damp smell remains. I've been home for two days and have realized that I need to launder even my clean clothes because they smell like that house. The garden is pretty and well maintained, but outside seating is limited, and the chairs by the bocce court were broken. The bath towels were dark brown (and could have benefited from a good bleaching), but the sheets were of high quality and the beds were comfortable. Most notable for us was the rude interaction with the property manager. We contacted him to ask if we could leave our luggage at the house past check-out because our friend (who was also our transportation) had to return to work in San Jose on our last day, and we had hoped to just pack up, leave our bags, and spend the day walking around downtown Napa before going to the airport. To be honest, I had really expected him to say "sure," since the property wasn't going to be re-occupied for the next 3 days. His response was quite the contrary. He informed me that I should have "reserved a full service hotel rather than a house!!!" and that he was "not responsible for [my] items after check-out!" The negative interaction magnified the house's flaws, which is a shame because despite the dampness, the house really was charming and convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Chris T., Andover, MN 55304

The house was clean and spacious, but missing all the extras

It was a bit disappointing in all honesty. We visit the Valley every couple of months and have stayed in oodles of vacation rentals. This house is in a perfect location, close to downtown Napa and within walking distance of our favorite tasting room PureCru - but it's missing all of the thoughtfulness that goes into the convenience of renting a house. We traveled with friends who came from the east coast and we're from MN. We stayed for a long weekend and were attending some events. Typically we eat some meals out, but like the convenience of having a kitchen so that we can cook in. This house had NOTHING that we are used to. Most often the homes that have at least some basics in the kitchen and we're used to the pay it forwards. If you buy things like butter, olive oil, etc. and don't use it all, you leave it for the next guest. Same with basics of condiments, especially at least SALT & PEPPER! The shakers were literally empty. Yes, there were a few packets that someone left behind from fast food, but seriously. There was a couple of coffee filters, but no coffee. There was only two rolls of toilet paper - for four adults, a Thurs. through Sun. - fortunately, we didn't run out because we were away from the house a lot. The old house has a basement and smelled musty as soon as we entered. There were no rugs in the entry or kitchen and it was a rainy weekend. The beds were comfortable but the towels smelled musty when you dried off from a shower. Ish. There were robes in the closets, which we didn't touch, but they could skip that and invest in the kitchen goods. No water filter, no bottled water, notta. The biggest problem for us was the Internet. We conduct work and fast speed is a must. We were able to log on right away, but the actual Internet service was sporadic and slow as heck. We even tried resetting the router, to no avail. There were two monitors set up as televisions in the bedrooms, but no batteries in the remotes. There is not a television in the main sitting room, which was a problem for one of our sports fan guests. There were DVD's sitting around in that room, which seemed odd. The lighting is poor throughout and the outlets in the bedrooms are old so the hairdryers etc. that we tried to plug in kept falling off the wall. The owners should invest in power strips for the guests. Anyways, there are way better options out there. Look around at reviews. It's important. ~Disappointed four.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bagna B.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and location

Lovely home, great location, no surprises. Absolutely would stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022