For my husband's birthday, I wanted to treat him to a fun weekend getaway in Temecula. While we've stayed in everything from large hotels to bed and breakfasts, we've learned we much prefer the intimacy of a smaller place. After a lot of searching (and reading plenty of reviews!), I decided on the 5-star Vine House Bed and Breakfast. It's rare to see a property with nothing but 5-star reviews, but The Vine House truly lives up to the hype.
We chose a luxury suite on the second floor featuring a Romeo and Juliet balcony with beautiful vineyard views, a double-sided fireplace, a king-size bed, and a giant soaking tub. The room was absolutely stunning and looked exactly like the photos on the website.
Right after I booked, I received a text confirming our stay and letting us know we could reach out anytime if we needed anything during our visit. The message also included helpful suggestions for planning our trip: wine tours, balloon rides, horseback riding, along with their favorite wineries and dinner spots. It was incredibly helpful! I ended up booking their recommendation for the Tour Del Vino wine tour (see my separate review for them). I also asked if an earlier breakfast could be arranged for us, and they were happy to accommodate.
We arrived about 15 minutes before our wine tour pickup at 11 a.m. and were pleasantly surprised to learn our room was already ready. We left most of our things in the car, but we had a cooler with fruit and cheese. The hosts kindly invited us to bring it in and even put everything in the refrigerator in our room for us.
When we returned from our wine tour, we finally had a chance to settle in and fully appreciate the room. It was absolutely beautiful, and the sweet note celebrating my husband's birthday was such a thoughtful touch.
That evening we didn't feel like driving anywhere, so I texted Lacey and Robert (the owners) to ask if there was a pizza place that delivered. They quickly sent a great recommendation. We ended up having a cozy pizza in bed picnic while watching our favorite shows from the room's streaming options, including Hulu, Disney+, YouTube TV, and more.
The next morning, breakfast was delivered with a quiet knock, and what a breakfast it was! There was more than enough for two people and everything was simply delicious.
Around lunchtime we decided to take a short walk, less than half a mile, to Oak Mountain Winery next door to have lunch in the Cave. As we were leaving The Vine House, the hosts reminded to mention that we were staying at The Vine House, since guests receive a discount. Another thoughtful perk.
The following morning we woke up to the beautiful sight of hot air balloons rising over the vineyard while we enjoyed our coffee in bed. It was such a peaceful and memorable way to start the day.
Overall, it was a lovely and romantic place to relax and decompress. The many amenities made the stay feel incredibly comfortable and personal. Although we didn't get a chance to take advantage of the pickleball court, bocce ball, or fire pit because we were too busy relaxing, they're definitely on the list for our next visit! read more