Bella Villa Messina, Healdsburg CA

Jerry is the consummate host. When we got in Thursday night exhausted due to delayed flights, ;we had missed our nephew's wedding rehearsal dinner; Jerry jumped on the phone, called his buddy Liz that owns the incredible Italian restaurant Baci, got us dinner reservations. We had an incredible meal (thank you Baci!). We slept so comfortably in our room both nights we stayed. Breakfast was such a pleasure! Jerry is a kind and loving host. Love his Westies too

Outstanding experience- thank you for your superior hospitality! We rented the entire inn for our family, everyone was comfortable.

I have to say my wife and I lucked out when we booked with Jerry at Bella Villa Messina, it was the absolute finest stay I have had in a bed and breakfast ever. Jerry is the quintessential host, knows the wine region in that area quite well, and every recommendation he had for a wine tasting was superb. We were treated like royalty at Bella Villa messina, and when we mentioned his name at every wine tasting, we were treated like royalty there as well! If there were six stars available as a rating he would get that! We will definitely be repeat customers.

Beautiful view! Perfect outdoor space. Very clean rooms and house with lots of privacy. Jerry was super friendly, very welcoming and attentive.

*couples alert*

Where do I begin? Villa Bella Messina was PERFECT! From breakfest to happy hour. My husband and I are from Flordia. We always wanted to go to Sonoma Valley, I landed up reading about Healdsburg (which is in Sonoma valley) and stumbled along about villa bella Messina. And wow I was so happy I picked this place. Jerry is the absolute best and makes you feel right at home. I wanted a local experience and that’s what I got. Jerry knows everyone, and gives the best suggestions. Also, he will give you a map and plan out where to go/ eat at as well. His doggies rosealee and Maria are so cute. His place is also on a hill and has the best views, and is about 5 minutes into town as well. It was the best vacation, and it’s to him and his bnb. Thanks again Jerry!

We had a wonderful weekend at Bella Villa Messina. The rooms are cozy, the views are breathtaking, and the company was excellent.

Jerry’s warm hospitality is one of a kind, and the breakfast was delicious. I’d highly recommend staying here for a nice romantic getaway.

From the breathtaking panoramic views to the breakfast and cocktail hours, everything about our stay was perfect! Jerry is a wonderful host and does everything he can to ensure you have an amazing time in the Sonoma County wine country! Loved every minute!

We visit Healdsburg quite often, but this was the first time we had stayed at the Bella Villa Messina. Our entire stay was FANTASTIC! When we arrived, we were met by our host, Jerry Messina. He showed us to our room (The French Room.most comfortable with a great 4-poster king bed), and then he took us on a tour of the property. A truly unique and special place. When Jerry says, "Make yourself at home", he really means it. We felt that way immediately! Next came Jerrys' Wine and Cheese hour, which happens every night. All the guests who participated connected, all we all got to know each other. Jerry gave us updates on what was happening in Healdsburg, dinner recommendations, and he regaled us with stories from his numerous years in the area. Maria and Rosalie, his 2 Westies, became everybody's best friends. The next morning.breakfast. Chef jerry makes the most delicious fare, and nobody leaves hungry. Overall, we can't wait to go back. For a truly enjoyable, comfortable, unique, and most memorable experience in Healdsburg, there is no place better than the Bella Villa Messina.

We knew the location was great. We expected the views would be beautiful and we assumed the breakfasts would be delicious. We proved prescient on all of these. What we couldn’t predict was that we would leave after 4 days feeling like we had been good friends of our host for our entire life! He’s a wealth of local knowledge (restaurants, bars, wineries, beaches and directions to all of them. He was with us at breakfast and his daily Happy Hours and was so engaging that every guest felt comfortable interacting with not only him, but with each other. Truly a fun experience and one we hope to enjoy again! Thanks, Jerry!

Our 1st time here. Great Villa on top of hill. Our room overlooked the mountains. Beautiful sunrise from our room. Great breakfast. Jerry is a true host. Great place near awesome wineries; Just 5 minutes from downtown where amazing restaurants await. Will be back again. Thank you Jerry!

The owner Jerry is the best. He makes it feel like home and loves to help you plan your day.

What a cute and charming place. Jerry is a sweetheart and everything was perfect.
Will be back!

Very nice place, excellent view and Jerry is a great host and is full of knowledge about wine and the local culture. I enjoyed the swimming pool after a hot summer day tour. Highly recommended place.

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here and could not have had a better time. Everything about the trip was superb. Jerry is a wonderful and welcoming host, and an excellent chef. We have stayed at many bed and breakfasts, and this one is our favorite for many reasons. These include the host, the scenic property and house, and the location. We will be back, and thanks again Jerry!

We stayed at the villa 5 days. The location of Bella Villa is excellent. It is on a highland and the view is spectacular. The decorations of the villa are very special and the room was very cozy and roomy. Healdsburg downtown is only few minutes drive from the villa. The host was very nice and the breakfast was excellent. Definitely, I’ll come back again.

What a wonderful experience. The room was amazing, the grounds/views wonderful and the food was outstanding. Hope to come back again soon. By the way very dog friendly.

What a special place! Jerry Messina makes the experience so special. The ambiance and uniqueness of the house is awesome and the views are fantastic. Between the homemade breakfast and evening happy hour we never wanted to leave! Couldn't recommend this place more highly to anyone looking to get away.

Wonderful stay with one of the greatest hosts in wine country. This eclectic B+B has great views, great breakfast, and even a historic swimming pool.

Beautiful villa with lovely views situated high on a hill yet close to everything. The house is beautiful, filled with interesting antiques from all over the world. The host, Jerry, made it feel comfortable and laid-back. He hosts a relaxed wine and cheese hour from 5: 30-7: 00 which was quite enjoyable. Jerry makes a killer breakfast, ask in advance if you want the hawaiian french toast which is delicious. He shares information on Healdsburg and offers ideas on exploring the town and is also willing to make reservations for restaurants and wineries. Take advantage of his knowledge. I highly recommend Bella Vila Messina. We will be back!

The Villa is seated on top of the tallest hill in Healdsburg, the view from our room was stunning, especially in the morning and at sunset. Just what we needed to get away from the dreary everyday of the pandemic. The breakfast reminded me of what my grandmother used to make the family when we would stay over for reunions, true comfort food. The proprietor Gerald Messina did all the planning during our stay, and his knowledge of the surrounding area is absolutely astounding. Due to his connections, he was able to get us tables at the best restaurants in Healdsburg, and he got us into exclusive wine tastings all around the Dry Creek Valley and Russian River. We will be returning for another stay in the summer, I highly recommend it to all my friends, every chance I get.