BJ’s Nest

This place was just what we needed for the weekend. The backyard had the most beautiful green landscape and you have your own private patio including outdoor seating and a hot tub. The location is the best part, it sits on the Silverado Trail and is about five minutes from some of my favorite wineries. The apartment’s interior is very outdated but it’s not awful. The bathroom is luxurious and the owner was very sweet and accommodating. I will definitely be recommending this cute home to my friends.

We had a very negative experience here. After seeing this place in person, I’m very surprised that people have rated it so highly. I would definitely agree with the other one star review that is posted on Unilocal.The ad on VRBO said that the nearest neighbors were ½ acre away but neglected to mention that the owner lives upstairs and you can hear her footsteps. It also suggested that the property feels isolated, but it backs up to the Silverado Trail which is a very busy street. If you were to sit in the hot tub, you can see cars race by. Also, the yard is not fenced in, so if you are bringing a pet and want to «stroll the grounds» (as was posted on the ad), you will hear traffic noise and your dog will be able to get out of the yard. Most disturbingly, when we told the owner that the room smelled of cigarette smoke and that we felt it was mis-​advertised, she went from being very accommodating to being extremely defensive and rude. We left a few hours after arriving and stayed at a hotel. She gave us a partial refund but was very unpleasant throughout the process. Generally, we try to give the benefit of the doubt and have always had great experiences on VRBO, but based on the way it was advertised and reviewed, I really think that this place is a scam… definitely the worst experience we’ve ever had with a rental. Needless to say, do not stay here!

I have to agree with another reviewer on here that this place sucks. The owner cashed our «refundable» security deposit of 200.00 after we checked out due to what she said was «a stain at the top of the bed that went through to the mattress.» We both know for a fact that neither of us spilled anything on the bed. She refused to give us back our money even though we were sure to clean the whole time we were there and left the place spotless. She lives on the property and would come in while we were gone so it made us extra aware of keeping things clean especially since she has so many rules posted throughout the studio and tells you to clean up even though you pay a cleaning fee! At any rate we are disgusted by this experience and feel robbed. We are an older couple but it still kind of felt like we were staying at our uptight grandma’s house.

Bj’s nest is the ideal perfect place for couples wishing to get away. Everything you need is here. Perfect patio, great landscaping, great hot tub and bathroom is spacious. Living and sleeping areas are comfortable and quiet! Location is perfectly close to downtown napa and Silverado Trail. Our second time here and hope to get back! The owner has been nothing but nice and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks!

We just came back from a week stay at the Nest and couldn’t have been happier with our stay! I did a lot of research to find the perfect place to stay in Napa with my husband and dog and this place is it! Everything inside and out of the studio (which btw is HUGE!) was impeccably clean. She has chosen all of the most luxurious amenities including the bed, sheets, pillows, coffee, cooking utensils, grill… I could go on for days! You felt like you were staying in a top-​notch hotel, but without having to actually stay at a hotel. Not to mention the private hot tub was amazing as well! If you are planning to take your pet, they’ll love it here! The yard is great and Barbara is a total animal lover. Even if you aren’t coming with your pet, this place was so clean when we arrived, you wouldn’t even be able to tell a pet had been there! Barbara has a gem of a place and is the nicest person you will ever meet. We can’t wait to come back and stay again!

We spent the weekend at bj’s in September during wine harvest season and had a wonderful time. Our dog loved the garden, and he was more than welcome here. Barbara left us a complimentary bottle of wine, and we used the hot tub as often as we could. We hope to come back again soon!

Beware! What a horrible experience. As soon as I drove up I knew I had made a mistake. The house backs right up to the Silverado Trail Hwy. Lots of traffic. I went to the front door just to let them know I had arrived. When the door opened I was greeted by the rudest woman I had encountered in some time. «Go around the side of the house, the key is under the mat.» Then the door slammed in my face. When I walked around and opened the door I was a musty, dusty cigarette stink hit me in the face. Yuck!
When I entered the place just felt dirty. The furniture is old and dirty, the bed felt like I was sleeping on a bed of iron rails and the water barely trickled out of the shower head. How unlucky I was I had prepaid for 4 nights. I had no choice but to make the best of it.
Then, when I drove back on my 3^rd night I was met in the driveway by the overwhelming smell of marijuana. Luckily I had the windows closed so it wasn’t horrible in the room. But then on the 4^th night I wasn’t as lucky. The a/​c was on and the pot smell overwhelmed the entire room. My wife got so sick we couldn’t enjoy our last day in Napa.
When I contacted the owner she tried to tell me she was burning sage and incense. Right! I don’t know who she was trying to fool but I grew up in the 60’s and know the difference between sage and pot. What we were smelling was pot. Plain and simple.
Then when I told her I thought she should be fair about what happened and at least give me a refund for 1 night. She tried to accuse me of blackmail. What a joke.
There a so many places to stay in Napa I would definitely not consider this as one of them. Do yourselves a big favor and just stay away.