Airbnb Napa Valley

Is Homesharing Legal in Napa | Can I get kicked out of my Airbnb in Napa?

The immediate popularity of services like Airbnb meant there was little time to think through their impact. Local governments didn't have the time to plan or organize an effective response to the rapid adoption that took place. That means the early days were a bit like the wild west. Anyone and everyone could put up their shingle and start acting like a little Napa bed and breakfast.

The city of Napa finally took charge and got a handle on this new reality around 2015. They started passing laws that will help to stabilize the industry and to give guidance to the would-be hosts. They also started to collect the same taxes and fees that are typically paid when someone stays at a local hotel. These were welcome changes for locals who feared the Airbnb Napa explosion would hurt their local communities.

How Do I Know If I Booked a Legal Airbnb Napa

The new rules passed in Napa state that anyone who wants to operate their home as a legal bed and breakfast must register. The city then reviews the applications and determines who will be granted legal status. They review these properties on a regular basis to make sure they are following the rules and playing nice with their neighbors.

Here is the list of legal Airbnb properties in Napa. The list is divided into properties that can be rented when the owner is on-site, these are typically rooms in someone's house, and properties that can be rented when the owner is not there. These are called hosted (currently 60 Napa properties) and non-hosted (currently 41 Napa properties)

The owners of the Airbnb Napa properties that are not registered and approved can be fined. If someone stays at the property and the local authorities find out, the owner is fined $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense.

When you are booking an Airbnb in the city of Napa, look for this in the listing Legal hosted rental, permitted with the city of Napa. There will be a code after this that is the permit number.

Can I Find Discounts Or Promos For Airbnb in Napa Valley

We have searched extensively for ways to save on Airbnb stays in Napa Valley. We have come to the conclusion that you should save your time. While there are a few sites that claim to have Napa Airbnb deals, we rarely, if ever, deliver the goods. So we suggest you don't waste your time chasing a discount down these rabbit holes.

If you have flexible travel dates, you will find Airbnb rental rates in Napa drop during the "off-season". This stretches from January until the end of March. This is when the weather is the least appealing, but the wine still tastes great.

If you would rather find a traditional hotel or inn that is affordable. You can also look at the Airbnb alternative called Turnkey. They have a similar inventory of Napa vacation rentals and they often offer discounts.

Which Airbnb Napa Should I Book

This is the fun part. There are a lot of cool rentals in Napa. You can book an Airstream trailer, a castle (or pretty close to it), a cliffside retreat, and even a treehouse. We picked out three Airbnb Napa spots we like. Take a look and see if one matches your needs. We like to stay close to major towns. It makes it easier to walk home after your last few wine tasting stops!

Don't forget to research travel insurance when you plan your Napa trip. With the recent natural disasters and general unpredictability in California, you want to be protected.