Rancho Caymus Inn
Spanish-California hacienda; artisan craft meets wine-country warmth. Feels more like a private estate than a hotel — intimate, courtyard-centered, visually rich.
Room 109 is the standout pick — a Premium Suite with a huge wraparound balcony and an original stained-glass bathroom window by Gaye Frisk
Why It Matters
Michelin 1-Key boutique inn with a genuine backstory: hand-built by an heiress using 19th-century barn timber, decorated with Ecuadorian textiles and original stained glass. One of the few wine country properties where you can walk to world-class tasting rooms.
Built in the 1980s by Morton Salt heiress Mary Tilden Morton, Rancho Caymus Inn is a 26-room hacienda-style inn in the heart of Rutherford — Napa Valley's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon AVA. The bones are genuinely remarkable: timber reclaimed from a 19th-century Yorkshire barn, hand-plastered stucco walls, original stained-glass windows by Napa artist Gaye Frisk, and a 1987 ceramic tile mosaic by Guillermo Wagner Granizo overlooking the pool. After a recent restoration, it holds a Michelin 1-Key designation and sits walkable to Caymus Vineyards, Beaulieu, and Round Pond.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Deluxe King
From USD400 / nightGenerous in size — around 400 sq ft — with the same California hacienda character but more space to spread out. Private patio, working fireplace, and the full artisan treatment throughout. A solid upgrade over Standard at a moderate price bump.
KingLa Casita at Rancho Caymus
From USD450 / nightA private two-story home adjacent to the main property — completely separate from the inn's 26 rooms. Three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, sleeps up to 6. Full kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, massive parlor with stone fireplace, private landscaped yard, and a private driveway for up to 3 cars. Ideal for families, groups, or extended stays. Available by request only; requires a minimum 31-day stay per some listings, though shorter group stays can be arranged.
Multiple KingsOne Bedroom Suite
From USD500 / nightA full suite with a separate living room, dining area, wet bar, and a Juliet balcony. The go-to for extended stays where you actually want room to breathe. Popular with couples celebrating anniversaries and guests staying multiple nights.
KingPremium Suite
From USD650 / nightThe top of the inn's offering. Split-level layout with a separate lounge area, double marble sinks, generous private balcony or patio, original barnwood beams, and stained-glass accents original to Mary Morton's design. Room 109 is the fan favorite — wraparound balcony and a one-of-a-kind stained-glass bathroom window by Napa artist Gaye Frisk. Mind the step up to the hand-carved oak bed.
KingStandard King
From USD295 / nightThe entry-level room — and still genuinely spacious by wine country boutique standards. Traditional California style with decor sourced from artisans across the Americas. Working fireplace, private patio or balcony, and Tarrocco bath products.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Subject to availability, the inn hosts complimentary wine pours from featured local Napa Valley vintners each evening from 5:30–6:30pm. A great way to meet other guests and sample the surrounding region without leaving the courtyard.
Two courtyard fire pits plus a large outdoor fireplace overlook the pool terrace. Available to all guests in the evenings for lingering over wine or settling in after a day of tastings. Background music piped in — relaxed retreat vibe.
The beautifully restored Morton Hall is available for private events: corporate retreats, weddings, and milestone celebrations. The inn can be booked out entirely (all 26 rooms) for group buyouts. Indoor and outdoor event spaces.
The inn promotes hot air balloon rides over Napa Valley as an organized guest activity — a popular way to take in the valley from above. Arrangements made through the concierge.
The concierge can arrange exclusive discounted or complimentary tastings at partner wineries including Honig, Beaulieu Vineyard, Inglenook, Round Pond, and Caymus Vineyards. Several are walkable. Rates vary by winery; some are complimentary when paired with a room booking.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Morton Hall is an event venue on-property available for corporate meetings, retreats, weddings, and celebrations. Full property buyout of all 26 rooms is available for group events.
Private guest courtyard with two fire pits and a grand central outdoor fireplace. Tables, chaise lounges, and background music make this the inn's social hub after dark.
Full made-to-order breakfast included with every room. Freshly ground Equator coffee, espresso drinks, eggs, bacon, granola, yogurt, and potatoes. Served 7:30am–10:30am in the dining room, outdoor dining area, or delivered to room for small fee.
A small market in the lobby offers snacks, wine, and beer available by the glass or bottle. Cheese boards and charcuterie platters available to order 12pm–6:30pm.
All rooms include working stovepipe-style gas fireplaces — a key feature for cool Napa Valley evenings.
Capacious jetted hot tub adjacent to the pool in the courtyard. Open daily 7am–11pm.
Outdoor heated plunge pool in the central courtyard, open daily 7am–11pm year-round. Surrounded by terracotta tiles, chaise lounges, flowering baskets, and the iconic 'Grape Harvest' mosaic mural by Guillermo Wagner Granizo.
Round-the-clock front desk and concierge. Concierge can arrange winery appointments, restaurant reservations, and activity bookings — including exclusive partner winery discounts.
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