The Hope-Merrill House, a vintage Victorian turn-of-the century inn welcomes travelers in grand style to the California wine country. The Hope-Merrill House is a striking example of the 19th Century Eastlake Stick Style Victorian architecture popular between 1870 and 1885. The home is noted for its major architectural, cultural and historical significance and is now listed in Sonoma County Landmarks Register. J. P. Merrill and his wife, Martha, settled in Geyserville over a hundred years ago and J. P. became active as a land developer. The North end of town, where the home is situated, is identified on old land maps as "the Merrill addition to Geyserville."

County Homes magazine featured the Hope-Merrill House in August, 1985 and states the restoration of the Hope's "has yielded a grand Victorian lady poised amid Northern California vineyards." A highlight of the interior is the original Lincrusta-Walton wainscoting found in the downstairs entrance and upstairs hallway. ("Lincrusta," originally composed of wood fibers and various chemicals, became the rage in the 1880's when a decorator got a novel idea of embossing floor linoleum and putting it on walls). The house, built entirely of redwood, has the original quarter-sawn oak graining on all doors and woodwork, the work of master craftsmen of the period.

The stunning silk-screened wallpapers of designer Bruce Bradbury lighten the house and a variety of bold, striking motifs accent each room.

The dining room is where guests gather for a 5 course country breakfast featuring juice, homemade bread and pastries, fresh local fruits, egg dishes, jams and jellies.

(Click here for a 360 view of the Parlor and Dining room.)

The Rooms in Hope-Merrill House

The Sterling Suite-1st floor $289.00 Elegance and style, is what the Sterling Suite is all about... Settle, with a glass of wine and your book into the settee in front of the fireplace. Or, enjoy a quiet moment in your own private, garden patio.. Speaking of private, you will also have your own private entrance into the room, as well as, access directly into the inn’s veranda. The suite also, includes a four poster, queen size bed, alcoves, with seating in each, an abundance of storage and a television. The bathroom has an easy to get into stall shower.  (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress Fireplace Private Bath with Stall Shower Ceiling Fan Hair Dryer Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Controls Individual Bedside Lamps Television with remote control

The Bachelor Button Room-2nd floor $149.00 This cozy room welcomes you with open arms. The Bachelor Button room is nestled at the end of the hallway, only two steps away from the upstairs deck, and a step away from its private bathroom (also at the end of the hall) featuring a claw foot tub/shower and antique glass window. This room is perfect for the budget conscious traveler.  (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress In-room Sink Ceiling Fan Private Bath with Claw Foot Tub and Overhead Shower Hair Dryer Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Controls Individual Bedside Lamps

The Peacock Room-1st floor $219.00 Romance is in the air as you enjoy the radiance of the fireplace or relax behind French doors in the deep whirlpool tub for two in this marble-accented bathroom. The rich ambiance of the Peacock room will take you back to the Victorian days with its tall windows and traditional Peacock accented wallpaper.  (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress Fireplace Private Bath with Jacuzzi for two Ceiling Fan Hair Dryer Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Controls Individual Bedside Lamps

The Victorian Room-2nd floor $199.00 Walk back in time as you step into the soft blue Victorian Room. Enjoy the antique chaise lounge located in the windowed alcove which faces the front garden. You will also be thrilled by the original vintage bathroom with its Claw foot tub and overhead shower.  (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress Private Bath with Claw Foot Tub and Overhead Shower Ceiling Fan Hair Dryer Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Controls Individual Bedside Lamps

The Briar Rose Room-2nd floor $179.00 Imagine lounging with a good book and a glass of wine as you relax in the chaise lounge nestled in the sun drenched alcove window. Enjoy the comfort of this spacious room, and the beauty of the Briar Rose wallpaper, along with the convenience of the en suite bathroom with stall shower.  (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed 5 with Star Hotel Mattress In-room Sink Ceiling Fan Private Bath with Stall Shower Hair Dryer Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Controls Individual Bedside Lamps

The Carpenter Gothic Room-2nd floor $199.00 Picture yourselves sinking into a soothing whirlpool tub.. While relaxing in the tub, you’ll enjoy looking up through the skylight and stained glass windows. There is also a separate stall shower for your convenience. This cozy room is made for romance.  (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress In-room Sink Ceiling Fan Private Bath with Jacuzzi and a Stall Shower Hair Dryer Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Controls Individual Bedside Lamps

The Bradbury Room-2nd floor $199.00 Indulge your senses in the romantic and picturesque setting of the Bradbury room. Imagine yourself sitting in a chair in the windowed alcove, or relaxing in your queen size bed. You’ll enjoy both the warmth of the fireplace and a view of the garden and pool area. In addition, as you walk through the French doors you’ll find the en suite bathroom featuring a romantic shower-for-two.  (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress Fireplace Private Bath with Shower for Two Ceiling Fan Hair Dryer Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Controls Individual Bedside Lamps

The Vineyard View Room-2nd floor$199.00 Experience the ambiance of Alexander Valley while you surround yourselves in a delightful grapevine wallpaper and enjoy a view of our very own vineyard. Warm yourselves by the fire and treat yourselves to a shower for two in the en suite Vineyard View bathroom.  (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress Fireplace Private Bath with Shower for Two Ceiling Fan Hair Dryer Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Controls Individual Bedside Lamps