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The Francis House

James Francis's 1886 stone Second Empire house, later the Calistoga Hospital, empty for 52 years and reopened in 2018 as a seven-room B&B.

The Francis House
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Built
1886Built 1886 for merchant James H. Francis; later the Calistoga Hospital (closed 1964); stood empty 52 years; opened as an inn in October 2018.
Style
Second Empire (stone)
Architect
John Sexton
Type
B&B
Rooms
7
Area
Calistoga
Credentials
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

The story

Merchant James Francis built the house in 1886; the inn calls it the only stone building with authentic Second Empire architecture in Napa County. It later served as the Calistoga Hospital, where many Napa Valley winemakers and residents were born, until the state closed it in 1964. After standing empty for 52 years it was restored and opened in October 2018 as a seven-room bed and breakfast.

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  • Address: 1403 Myrtle St, Calistoga, CA 94515

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Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.