Horrible experience with a cancellation that was within window of time that was originally offered.

Denis and Margery are the nicest people. They have been there for 27 years. That being said, this property is severely dilapidated. They no longer are able to care for the grounds and apparently don't want to hire someone to help. It was so overgrown I missed the driveway. I rented the cottage to spend time with my mom and sister. Paid way too much considering what was online versus reality. Very disappointed to see the pool and spa were dirty with a falling apart shed poolside as well as a pool shower/bathroom that hadn't been cleaned or used in years. Leaky roof with visible sheetrock damage in the cottage. There is an old van, tractor, and dilapidated barn within view of the patio of the cottage. There are weeds everywhere including the heart shaped patio in back of the cottage and it's so overgrown you can't tell it's a heart shaped patio. The furniture was old and not featured online. The cottage was quite clean, but the Inn itself was cluttered. The breakfast was delightful (eggs benedict, fresh fruit, English muffin, juice, and coffee served in old timey dishes)! Run down but we made the most of it. I just want this property to be accurately represented; the website is misleading. I would not have paid $420 for 1 night had I known it was not well maintained. We stayed in August 2025. read more

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Wonderful bed and breakfast too! Dennis snd Marjorie are wonderful hosts! It is like visiting your favorite relatives. We love staying at this delightful Inn! read more

A bed and breakfast should be an experience, like your first time riding a bicycle. Your first kiss, even, perhaps, the first time a puppy's teeth gnawed your knuckles, bit at your ears, and dug into your head of hair. There are other firsts that come to mind; you know what I speak of, just nod and smile, giggle, blush, or force your chest out like Foghorn Leghorn and grin as much as bird beaks can grin. The Bear Flag Inn is just as special; especially for your first time. It's historic foundation, fireplace, and caretakers are second to none. I charge you with this: if you can find a better waffle or eggs Benedict (even with its tartness) that Marjorie and Dennis prepare, enlighten me. The love and detail embodied in each breakfast is second to none. Each fresh fruit platter was sprinkled with color and delight - a virtual rainbow of mouth-pleasing flavors. It's an older B&B and you might have to walk a few feet to a bathroom, but it's okay...you'll survive. Majorie will tell you World War II stories, Dennis will tell you about his ex wives, give you his EXCELLENT Cabernet Sauvignon to sip on, and you will come to this conclusion: you're better for staying at the Bear Flag Inn and getting an experience and lovely memories than at a sterile hotel. I can't wait for some fresh chicken eggs! Dog and cat friendly. read more

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Lovely Memorial Day weekend getaway in Calistoga. Serene & peaceful, reminiscent of a stay at your grandmothers. The room was clean and quiet (Cyrus room), comfortable queen size bed with a large private bathroom. No TV which I personally appreciated! The best part of the stay was the home made family style breakfast! Aside from meeting great people, the food was better than any of the local restaurants. Eggs Benedict with fresh fruit one morning, and waffles, fruit, bacon the following day with strong coffee n fresh OJ. This probably isn't the ideal space for those seeking a modern, sterile 5 star hotel (time and place for this!), or a bachelor party rendezvous, but for those seeking tranquility and refuge from a big city, or memories of simpler times with kind hosts & good vibes, it was nothing short of magical! read more

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My wife and I spent a wonderful anniversary weekend with Dennis and Margie. They went the extra mile and made our stay very special. We loved so many things about Bear Flag Inn....the scenic surroundings, the peace and quiet, the delicious home-cooked and beautifully presented breakfasts, the wine and cheese on the deck every afternoon, the interesting history of the Inn and its surroundings that Dennis enthusiastically shared with us and our clean and comfortable accommodations. We had fun watching the hens managed and protected by an elegant rooster parade across the deck and around the property. We also loved the Inn's proximity to Calistoga. We're looking forward to our next stay. read more

Marge and Dennis were such great hosts. There are chickens and cats all over the property, and breakfast was always prompt and fresh with local eggs and fresh made everything. Our room was perfect for a wine tasting getaway and I would recommend anyone exploring a bed and breakfast stay to come here read more

Awesome!!! Marjorie and Dennis are great hosts with plenty of stories. Very close to the area wineries, Petrified Forest and Geyser, but save some time to pet the cats and watch the free range chickens frolic. We've put this on our short list to return. read more

My fiancé and I now stayed there for two nights. And on behalf of him and I we want to thank Marjorie and Dennis. Made us feel like home. It's a very comfortable place to stay, I had never had such a wonderful experience like this one before. I must disagree with other posts about them being rude, they're the sweetest most welcoming human beings I have ver met. My fiancé and I were definitely over satisfied with this stay at the Bear Flag inn! We got to have a nice toast and shared it with the rest of the guests. Made us feel very special. And the breakfast, oh my was it delicious. Both mornings were great. The pictures I posted does not do it's justice of how tasty and wonderful it was. They are very thoughtful people, I would definitely come back again. Highly recommended. Whole different experience, more like home and family place to be. Worth it! :)) Thanks again Marj and Dennis. You guys are the sweetest! read more

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A full five stars for our stay on a hot, dry, last weekend of summer at the Bear Flag Inn! Dennis and Marge welcomed our large, lively family as we moved in to this authentic Napa Valley farmhouse! Three generations relaxed together around the pool and in the large, sunny breakfast conservatory surrounded by grapevines and shade trees. Everything about this place is comfortable--like a visit to your grandmother's house. You can even bring the puppies--we did! Afternoon drinks and delicious, filling breakfasts of the lightest made-from-scratch waffles and egg puff casseroles elevated our stay from above average to excellent! read more

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What an amazing place to stay! My sister, her boyfriend, and myself stayed at the Bear Flag Inn over Thanksgiving weekend. The grounds are so pretty - vineyards and flowers. Lots of dogs, cats, and chickens running around (but no rooster to wake you up early). The rooms are cheerful and cozy. And the breakfast was incredible! My sister is a vegan and they had some steel cut oatmeal and fresh fruit waiting for her while I indulged in a delicious egg benedict. Dennis makes his own wine and is more than happy to pour you a glass when you get there. 100% cab from 2002? Yes, please. Stay here if you're interested in getting away from the really touristy Napa sites. Calistoga is adorable. read more

My husband and I stayed here for our first anniversary. We stayed one night, and we were 100% treated like family. The house is full of history and the grounds are rustic and lovely. The chickens roam about happily with the cats; the dogs are sweet and friendly, but spend most of their time out of the house. Just after we parked, I picked a perfectly ripe black fig off a tree in the front yard and ate it as we walked to the front door. The grounds are full of fruit trees - fig, persimmon, apple, and of course there are grape vines. There's a wine and cheese session starting around 4pm. Dennis will pour you his 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, made from the grape vines in the front yard, and tell you all about the California Bear Flag Revolt while you talk with other guests in the comfy living room. Our room was very comfortable, with a full bathroom and lots of blankets and pillows. It was a very chilly night but the house is very warm. Breakfast was served in the greenhouse room off the kitchen. The Eggs Benedict were made with natural ham and eggs fresh from the estate chickens! The fruit was perfectly ripe and most of it was from the trees outside. As we left, we asked Dennis to clue us into the best local wineries, which he did happily. Every place we toured had a fantastic tasting and welcomed us with open arms. We promised to drop in and just say "Hi!" the next time we're in Calistoga, and I truly can't wait to go back and visit the Bear Flag Inn! read more

Upon arriving at the Bear Flag Inn, we enjoyed some of the home grown Cabernet Sauvignon, our "innkeepers" Dennis and Margie grow on premise and share during "happy hour" at the B&B. They have little noshes of cheese, crackers, olives, etc. to go with the wine and are incredibly social. They helped us pick out several wineries to see the next day and recommended several places to have dinner over our stay. The room we had was a room with a private entrance on the side of the house. It was adorable, very "french-country" in its decor with a connecting bathroom. Although you have access to the house, we were out most of the day and retired to our room after going to dinner. We did, however, check out the in-ground pool and hot tub (loved it!). It was really nice to go for a late night swim and enjoy a bottle of wine relaxing under the stars. Now to the food :)....the breakfasts were delicious and ready immediately upon setting foot in the kitchen. The kitchen nook was beautiful and had a great view of the grounds. The first morning we were there we had Belgium waffles and fresh fruit compote. It was delicious and you could eat as much as you wanted. Dennis and Marge kept making everyone food to order; it was great. The next day, we had eggs benedict made with homemade hollandaise sauce and eggs gathered that morning from the chicken coup. The breakfast was excellent. My bf raved about the eggs so much so that Margie gave us 6 fresh eggs to take on the road along with some plums and figs fresh from the garden. The eggs were so fresh, there were still feathers in the box. This was my first time staying at a B&B. Bear Flag Inn has set the bar extremely high. read more

Dennis and Marge were incredible hosts. We had a short, but wonderful stay at the Bear Flag Inn. We checked in a little late, but Dennis greeted us promptly and showed us to our room. We settled in and were invited for a glass of wine. We stayed two nights and both evenings were spent enjoying delicious wine and great conversation with our gracious hosts. They accommodated earlier breakfast both mornings of our stay, both of which were delicious. Will definitely be back if we ever return to the area. Thank you so much for a fantastic experience!! read more

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This is a small B&B just outside of Calistoga. The owners Marge and Dennis are very accommodating and kind, they welcomed us in - offered us drinks and snacks when we arrived. Elba the dog is calm and gentle. They have their own chickens and live on 3 acres. The rooms was clean and inviting. Plenty of room for us and our bags. Breakfast was good, cooked by both Dennis and Marge. It was a homey place unlike bigger B&Bs. A little different and we liked it. read more

We had such a great experience here! Everyone here is so friendly and accommodating. We felt right at home from the moment we walked in. There was a complimentary "happy hour" with wine and snacks in the afternoon. They also cooked us a delicious breakfast in the morning. We would stay there again in a heartbeat. It was so cozy and such a comfortable night sleep! Thank you so much read more

Dennis greeted us with a friendly hello when we arrived, and even though we missed the happy hour he made an exception and poured us each a glass of wine. A tree branch had fallen in the driveway and we let him know. We went out for dinner and it was gone when we returned. Not bad... The room is clean, nicely furnished, and feels like grandma's house. Just what they were hoping for. We fell asleep to the distant sound of someone's country hound dog barking. A reminder that Calistoga is a country town. Breakfast was slow but delicious. I we weren't sort-of in a hurry, we wouldn't have noticed. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to try out the hot tub. It looked relaxing and fun. We will definitely come again if looking for Calistoga lodging. read more

All of the good reviews I must agree with! My boyfriend and I have visited this area before but have stayed elsewhere. Because we are last minute weekend getaway's we stumbled upon Dennis and Marjorie B & B by accident..serendipity. AMAZING breakfast! Fruit all sweet! Best Eggs Benedict I have EVER had! Melt in your mouth. Gracious host and hostess. Quaint warm atmosphere..great location close to everything yet not in the middle of town. On their website it says "home away from home" I could not agree more! We can not wait to visit again. read more

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SO charming. Lovely decor, soft bed, fresh cut flowers in my room, a big beautiful claw foot tub. The owners are lovely, warm, and welcoming. The grounds is gorgeous and has a small field of grape fines. Friendly cats and dogs on the property. Very quiet. Conveniently located 1 mile outside of Calistoga. I would definitely stay here again and would enthusiastically recommend it to anyone. read more

I occasionally have difficulty putting my thoughts into words, and this is one of those times. I don't have the right words to describe how lovely the Bear Flag Inn is, though I will say that I would happily give BFI ten stars if I could. We stayed in the cottage on a Sunday/Monday, and got a great rate for our 2-night stay. There was plenty of room for the BF and I to relax, and I think it would be great for a small family with a couple of young kids. The bedroom has a queen bed that I think might have been comfier than our bed at home. The claw-foot tub was big enough to sit down and soak in, but not so big that it took an hour to fill, and the water was hot and shower pressure was right on. The little heart-shaped patio is a nice bonus, and actually big enough to spread out on if you want to sleep under the stars amidst the sweet aroma of blooming roses and jasmine. Wake up in the morning to the sun shining through the lace curtains and head on over to the big house for a full breakfast. Monday morning's breakfast consisted of eggs Benedict (*YUM!*), and Tuesday was waffles with fresh local strawberries. Huge, sweet, strawberries nestled in a dollop of fresh whipped cream, atop one of the fluffiest, most perfectly golden waffles I've ever eaten. And I think if given the opportunity my hunny and I might have eaten a whole platter of the eggs benedict. Breakfast also came with a huuuge fresh fruit platter (mostly local except the pineapple I think), fresh-squeezed OJ, and locally-roasted coffee. The eggs, I almost forgot. They keep chickens and have a few running around the place (say Hi to Bootsy, she's a cutie), and the eggs are FRESH. The icing on the cake is that they grow grapes on the property, and they work with a local winemaker to produce their own cab/sauv AND the owner also does some home-brewed beer. I didn't get the chance to try the beer, but the cab has a wonderfully smoky undertone to it and isn't too dry. The cherries in the icing on the cake are the owners themselves, Dennis and Marge. Very down-to-earth, it almost did feel like we were staying with friends for the weekend. They were very solicitous in making sure we had everything we needed without being too hovering, and they do a great job of making you feel at home. Even if I didn't stay here on my next trip to Calistoga I'd still drop by to say hello and share a bottle of wine. Now if only I could afford to move into that little cottage... read more

I am sorry to say I can't agree with any of the previous posts. I just received my credit card bill with the charge from our stay here and it reminded me that I needed to post a review. Although I will say that the breakfasts were delicious, we were disappointed with the room, given the cost. We paid over $500 for two nights stay in "The Cottage". The pictures online make it look way more charming than it actually is. The Cottage is actually somewhat run down - it could use new carpets and new drapes - and the back yard patio was in bad shape. The pictures definitely oversold it. There are much nicer places to stay for that price. read more

If you have kids, BEWARE. Called to make a reservation and the person who answered was extremely rude. He said if we had kids (5,7) we couldn't stay there. (You might want to note that on your website.) When I tried to clarify, he hung up on me. Thanks for the "wonderful" start to our vacation. Families, stay away from this B&B. read more

We love the Bear Flag Inn!!! We so enjoy the cocktail hour, enjoying the other guests and the wine that is made by Dennis, the owner of the inn. The rooms are all cozy and comfortable but we love staying in the cottage that is near the pool. And the breakfasts are always delicious, but we have fallen in love with the Eggs Benedict that is made with the chicken eggs from their own chickens, those eggs are to die for. We have been many times to the Bear Flag Inn and are greatly looking forward to our next visit to Calistoga and can't wait to be back to the Bear Flag Inn. Go, you won't regret it!!! read more

This is a great bed and breakfast in Calistoga. Dennis and Margarie are so nice, they made us feel right at home. The room was comfortable and cozy. The decor of the room and bathroom compliment the period of the house. Prior to our dinner reservation, we enjoyed a couple glasses of wine and light munchies in the living room with the other guests (wine from the property vines). So nice to sit down and relax for an hour prior to our dinner. After dinner, we enjoyed the hot tub next to the pool, quiet and relaxing. Breakfast was delish! We wish we could have have stayed another night! It is conveniently located a mile from downtown Calistoga. read more

Dennis and all the staff were great. My girlfriend and I went for the weekend for my birthday last weekend and had car trouble on the way their which meant we missed our first night! Given that the reservation was based off a two night minimum we weren't happy. Dennis was kind enough to give us a price break at his own expense which we were very grateful. Thanks Dennis we will see you again! read more

We had a great time on a beautiful weekend, adn had a great experience at the Bear Flag Inn.

My wife and I had a great time at the bear flag inn. We were celebrating our one year anniversary and had a great time in calistoga and much of that was due to the nice B&B. We were even given a present of a bottle of champagne. The food and service was excellent. The atmosphere was laid back and fun especially with the animals around. I also really appreciated the hammock out back. Something else that makes this a good place is the Calistoga free shuttles. We would recommend! read more

My son and I along with our wives had the very unique and pleasant experience to stay with Dennis and Marge. I chose the Inn strictly based on reviews and the web site. Let me say that Dennis and Marge are two of the best hosts that we have ever had at a bed and breakfast. They allowed us to use their home as ours and for two days we were fascinated by all of the stories that Dennis and Marge told us as well as their visiting friends. It felt like we were members of the family the way that we were treated. The Bear Flag Inn is an old house and as such lacks the features of many modern facilities and I am sure that some people are disappointed and if so, please don't go again. That is not what this Inn is about. It is about a good place to stay, good food, good wine and friendship from total strangers. Its about being outside of town and away from the hustle, bustle and crowds with time to walk in the grape arbors, watch the chickens and perhaps swim a little and do the hot tup after a day of winery tours. In short it's your home...for the duration of your stay. Hell, even feel free to help with the dishes and make the coffee in the morning. We did and loved every minute. Just ask Dennis for advice about wineries or resturants and you will not be disappointed. The first winery he named (had free tasting) and all of us learned a bunch about how a winery works. Just ask him anyting about the valley and most likely he will have a quick (and sometings very humorous) answer it will be exactly what he said it would. This was my family's first visit to Napa and Sonoma Valley and hopefully it won't be the last. When come to wine country again, I will most surely stay at the Inn and it won't be for the fancy building, gleaming windows or tennis courts and spa. It will be to see my friends the McNay's once again. I sincerely hope that they don't change a thing. As for the negative review; what do you expect from a property that is older than you are? This is a home, not a hotel and it has been lived in for 100 years. Get over it and go someplace else. I know where I will lay my head the next time I go to wine country and that will be in the McNay's Inn. It will be nice to see my friends once again. read more

Dennis and Marjorie are so nice and accommodating. We have stayed at the Bear Flag Inn twice now. The property is well maintained. The rooms are quaint and charming and there is always an amazing breakfast. There is no other place we would stay in Calistoga. read more

Last minute getaway and got this place for a steal. Great weekend with Dennis and Margerie - they were wonderful hosts! Got greeted with some of their homemade wine from the Estate Vineyard with hors d' ouvers by the fireplace. They also happen to raise and kennel labradors as rescue animals...so we got the unique treat to visit the new puppies - all 10 of them! Lucky us! read more

Great bed and breakfast in Calistoga. Quiet,quaint, and very relaxing. Dennis and marge make a great breakfast. Pet friendly rooms. Clean and very comfortable. We are coming back read more

We found the Bear Flag Inn a tranquil location just outside of Calistoga. Our hosts Marge & Dennis McNay welcomed us with wine and snacks. The cottage had an attached shady private garden where we could sip wine and relax. We enjoyed the viewing the wandering chickens and eating apples and figs picked from the trees on the property. We were looking for a dog walk nearby. Marge directed us to a off leash trail which climbed up a hillside with wonderful views of the valley. Our cottage was clean and eclectically furnished. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The fresh fruit platter was great. read more

We just spent a delightful weekend at the Bear Flag Inn, where the owners treat their guests like family - from wine and cheese in the evening to a delicious fresh-cooked breakfast of eggs Benedict (eggs from the chickens running free on the property!), homemade loaf cake to fresh fruit (including persimmons from their own trees), served in a cozy conservatory on Villeroy & Boch garden-style China. Our room was tastefully and lovingly furnished in sunny yellows and golden aged pine wood. We loved it - and our dog Buzz, too! The inn is dog-friendly, very much so... we'll be back! read more

Dog friendly place. Sweet owners. Tasty breakfast. Cute spot. Recommend if you are looking for dog friendly get away.

Such a wonderful place to stay. Just what I needed for the weekend. Great owners and a lovely spot. Highly recommend it!

Dennis and Margerie were warm and welcoming. They were also flexible about when we wanted breakfast. Full breakfasts were exceptional (eggs from their own chickens) in a lovely atrium. We stayed in the cottage - 2 rooms and a bath. Roomy, everything worked well and it was spotlessly clean --but not fancy. The afternoon wine and snacks were a nice touch. It is dog friendly and would also be a great place for kids. It is walking distance to downtown Calistoga and generally a great location. Highly recommended. read more

Marge and Dennis could not provide a cleaner more friendly environment for a weekend in wine country. Off the beaten (and often cheesy) wine trail, the Bear Flag Inn is true gem. The home cooked, locally grown breakfasts are delicious and the location can't be beat. read more

So this was a 3 day Memorial Day weekend getaway for me and the wife. This was was our first stay at a bed & breakfast so I can't compare to other places. I must say we were not disappointed. Upon arriving we were greeted by Marjorie the sweetest lady ever. She made us feel welcomed from the start. It almost felt like visiting grandma's house. True the rooms were dated but clean, besides we weren't expecting the Ritz Carlton. One thing that was foreign to us but refreshing was waking up going downstairs and meeting all these nice folks from different areas. All the couples we met over breakfasts were super nice and each had an interesting story of what brought them there and their plans for the coming days, mainly weddings and wine tastings of course. The breakfast were these super delicious eggs Benedict. On our second night Marge basically told us her life story and how she and Dennis acquired the place. She's such a great story teller and we were so intrigued and fascinated that we stayed almost an hour after breakfast just chatting it up. At last we had to leave, gave her a big hug and told her what a great time we had at her place. Needless to say we had a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again. Hospitality means everything to me. That's why the five stars. Cheers. read more

Instead of an apology on yelp you give more insults. Sad this is the manner in which you conduct your business.

Really loved the Bear Flag Inn. Marjorie and Dennis are really warm and welcoming as are the gorgeous yellow labs with their smiling faces and wagging tails! Breakfast was scrummy and we really loved Napa. I would definitely stay here again!!! read more