Bella Villa Messina

The staff was wonderful. The location was perfect perfect. It was quiet and tranquil. The breakfast was absolutely horrible on both days. It was like they were heated up, frozen hand pies, or tart with a spoonful of fruit. Those were not pastries they were absolutely inedible and absolutely horrible. I couldn’t even cut through mine so I just opened the hand pie and ate what was inside. Then I left and went for breakfast. I had to pour my own coffee, which was OK and was not even offered a cup of juice. You need to seriously rethink if you think this is an adequate breakfast. Additionally, I picked this place because it advertised it had a pool and it was going to be unbelievably hot and I wanted to enjoy the pool and lay out in the sun for a while. That was impossible when the pool was closed because I was told it was inoperable. I will give you a try again later on because I am hopeful that you will have fixed these two problems. If you do, you would get an excellent review. But these two problems were insurmountable.

The location is great, less than a 10-minute drive from downtown Healdsburg. The staff was excellent, welcoming, and helpful. The room was comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. The stairs were quite narrow and a little uncomfortable to use. One interaction also didn’t feel as friendly as the rest of the staff.

Beautiful Mansion. 2 miles from downtown Healdsburg.

Hernan was the most welcoming host. The property is beautiful, the rooms were very clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect. I hope to stay here again in the future.

Beautiful location, very nice staff. Very comfortable and spacious, clean, welcoming. Access communications were problematic, TV remote did not work, AC was weak on a very hot day, hot tub was broken. Everything else was great. Seriously.

Very comfortable house plenty of shared areas to hang out. Room was large and Queen Bed was great. Kitchen Access and Refrigerator. Liked having code no interaction needed to get into property. Pool needed to be skimmed. Ability to use BBQ or stove might make us stay multiple days, but we will stay there again. From our balcony you can hear the freeway, but everything echos being on top of hill.

Quiet and peaceful Parking on the hill is a bit challenging

This lovely location makes you feel like you're in an Italian countryside villa. The space is well-maintained, relaxed and minutes away from the charming center of Healdsburg.

Amazing, hospitable, and comfortable stay! I can't say enough good things about the welcoming environment Tesia provides to guests and the lovely different common areas to hang out in with beautiful views. There was some confusion with the features of the room I originally booked (Burgundy). Tesia was communicative and she and Cynthia were flexible and gave us the option to tour a couple of rooms upon arrival which I very much appreciated! I can be particular about location and direction of the windows :) We ended up upgrading to the Asti room which I highly recommend if you are looking for a private room with everything. I believe it is the original master suite and has a very large bathroom with jacuzzi tub, large private balcony, big king bed, and windows that face south and west in the bedroom and south and east in the bathroom (A lot of sun throughout the day!) Breakfast and coffee in the morning was simple and much appreciated. You pre-order the evening before and select a time you would like for them to have it ready for you. It was fun to meet and chat with other guests at breakfast or throughout the day in the common areas. Very inviting, relaxing, welcoming and a beautiful property that is still very close to Healdsburg Square. Highly recommend and look forward to staying again! The room descriptions on Booking.com were confusing and inconsistent at first. I reached out to the property to ask for clarification and they responded quickly and corrected them.

Scenic and unique. Pretty views. Road noise from highway 101 is loud. No staff onsite when I arrived. Pool full of leaves. Mattress was way too soft and creaked.

This hilltop estate is an absolute gem of luxury, offering stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and palm trees that make you feel like you’ve been whisked away to a high-end resort in Taormina, Sicily. We absolutely love it and think it’s probably the best place we’ve ever stayed in the United States. The entire property is spotlessly clean, with light, airy rooms filled with sophisticated, high-end furniture that really elevate the whole vibe. Every corner is filled with flawless luxury details, but the real star is the beautiful patio and pristine pool area, which are perfect for unwinding while soaking in the breathtaking views. What truly sets this amazing property apart is the exceptional hospitality of the hosts. From before you arrive to the moment you step in, their kindness, responsiveness, and genuine warmth make you feel pampered and completely at ease, perfectly complementing the world-class setting. Every request is handled with impressive speed, ensuring a seamless, worry-free vacation where your only job is to relax by the water. With the stunning, postcard-perfect views and the unmatched attentiveness of the hosts, this stay couldn’t be any better. This place is a no-brainer and worth every penny. Once you get here, you’ll see. It’s in a fantastic secluded area, but still within driving distance from downtown Healdsburg. Healdsburg, by the way, has fantastic weather year-round. It’s one of those unique places. Healdsburg sits in a sweet spot where it gets intense, beautiful daytime sunshine, but is regularly cooled by the Pacific Ocean. Every evening, cold ocean air and fog roll inward through the nearby Petaluma Gap and the Russian River Valley. This creates a natural air conditioning effect, causing the temperature to drop drastically at night (often into the low 50s°F) after a warm day.

Lovely space, comfortable.

Space of common areas

Absolutely a beautiful place!

Pretty yard , entire house is beautiful, big pool, nice view of the distant mountain and vineyards. Hospitable owner and assistant personnel. Excellent morning Breakfast brought to our room upon request. None

The location and staff were wonderful. The facility was immaculate. The views were priceless. I would recommend to family and friends. Roy and Holly. Nothing.

The staff and room were both inviting and lovely. Our room got too hot in the middle of the night and we couldn't sleep.

Very lovely building in a beautiful setting. The room was cozy, and the innkeeper was so friendly and welcoming. Just a short drive from downtown Healdsburg.

Bella Villa Messina is a beautiful property with beautiful views, comfortable rooms and a variety of facilities (pool, hot tub, patio, piano) located a few minutes outside of the center of Healdsburg with easy access to vineyards, active sports (biking, kayaking, hiking) and fine dining. The light breakfast was a great way to start the day and it was a quiet low key place to return to in the evening, close enough to downtown to make the trip in for dinner a quick one.

Close to downtown So many rules. Never met a staff person . Halls dark at night dangerous walking up stairs. All furniture was old and dated . Bathtub inside shower but no faucet to take bath . Pool not useable. No welcome drink or snacks . Told staff person I had to leave earlier then breakfast was offered and the person made no effort to get me something earlier or give me a to go bag . Felt like they just wanted to get my money . Also tried to hard sell tours etc before arrival . No TV stations to watch. Could only stream Netflix etc if you can remember your log in. Quiet hours so early - 9pm on a Saturday really? It was uncomfortable and not welcoming to stay here . Then the host messaged me asking for a 5 star review. Maybe learn how to be truly hospitable to earn that type of review?