Stonehouse Capital, an investor, owner and developer of hospitality assets, has acquired the 26-room Rancho Caymus Inn in Rutherford, Calif. The property was built by the late vintner, designer and pilot Mary Tilden Morton (of the Morton Salt family). Previous owner George Altamura Jr. restored the building, preserving many of the building’s original details including stained-glass windows, mosaics and heavy 19th century barn-wood beams. The inn’s name and aesthetic both pay homage to the historic 1836 Rancho Caymus land grant.
“We are thrilled to add this incredibly unique boutique hotel to our portfolio,” said Jeff Broaden, founder and CEO of Stonehouse Capital. “Napa Valley is a wonderful community filled with passionate creators and artists; one of the more inspiring destinations anywhere. We are excited to become the new stewards of this property and thrilled to be surrounded by such wonderful neighbors in Rutherford and the broader wine country.”
Management and software company Life House is set to manage the property. “We chose them for their innovative platform, creative edge, shared enthusiasm for Napa and this asset, and commitment to elevating the experience of our guests in this special destination,” Broaden said.
“We are ecstatic to be part of the treasured Rancho Caymus Inn in the heart of Napa Valley,” said Rami Zeidan, Life House's founder and CEO. “We are grateful to work with Stonehouse Capital and very much appreciate their forward-thinking approach that will bring a wonderfully enhanced and authentic guest experience and optimal profitability through our management platform."