Bella Villa Messina

We stayed at BVM for four nights in October 2024, while visiting wine country. We normally stay at hotels, but decided to give BVM a try as it was in theme with our preferred wineries: family owned and operated. BVM was amazing, and we both commented on how we wished we had found it long ago. Jerry, the proprietor, is an excellent host with many great recommendations for a range of activities, from local food and wineries to antiquing to hiking, and everything in between. We stayed in the Asti room, which was spacious, clean, and well maintained, and has a private balcony with an amazing mountain view to the north. The property is perfectly situated, offering quick, convenient access to main travel routes and local businesses, but is nicely tucked away to offer a sense of privacy and tranquility. BVM sits elevated, offering amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valleys from the spacious outdoor living area, where Jerry hosts his daily cocktail hour. Breakfast was great, each day featuring Jerry’s unique and delicious take on traditional American breakfast fare, served in the main dining room of this beautiful estate, with panoramic windows overlooking the stunning scenery in all directions. Coupled with the amazing location and wonderful amenities of this beautiful estate, assistant inn keepers Rosalie and Maria make BVM a hidden gem and the perfect spot for a relaxing Sonoma getaway. We highly recommend!

Boy did we have fun! The place is beautiful, the views unparalleled, and Jerry and Esther were stellar hosts. We enjoyed gourmet breakfasts and a wonderful wine and cheese ritual daily. Best of all, Jerry has such a wealth of knowledge about the region, he was a wonderful guide, pointing us to many local gems. Because he is such a well known and loved member of the community, we were warmly welcomed at several wineries. We loved Esther was especially attentive and responsive, wanting to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We left feeling like family.

Bella Villa Messina is our home away from home. Anytime we spend a weekend in wine country we stay there. The owner and manager are great people and treat you like family. They have lived in the area for almost 40 years and know a lot about the area, the people and wineries. We've been to many restaurants and wineries where once we mention the owner's name we recieve a big smile and great treatment. They also create the best breakfasts around.