Okaeri Calistoga

"Okaeri" is the traditional Japanese welcome offered when someone returns home. From the moment we set foot across the threshold, we felt as though we were truly coming home. Behind the front counter—an exquisite fusion of beauty and function—we were met with the gracious warmth of Leslie, whose welcome set the tone for the entire experience. From that moment, our stay unfolded with a profound sense of peace, tranquility, and belonging, as though we had returned to a place that was always ours. Craig embodies not only the very definition of hospitality but the intangible essence of it—an extraordinary person whose presence feels like a privilege and whose kindness leaves you feeling as though you’ve gained a lifelong friend. This hotel is where form meets function, crafted with intentional design to soothe the spirit. Every detail—the aesthetics, the atmosphere, the feeling it evokes—creates an experience unlike any other. It is far more than a pied-à-terre; it feels like home.