I searched for days if not weeks for the perfect rental for our last family outing of the summer…read more Finally late one evening I stumbled upon "Juniper Crest" (I know, the name reminded me of the show "Falcon Crest" too). It's a one bedroom upstairs rental completely off the beaten path of the Yosemite Valley area. You aren't surrounded by any noisy traffic or other noisy campers, your neighbors are local exotic birds, Princess kitty, occasional deer and numerous area insects (so remember to bring the bug spray and bracelets) and best of all, Gary & Rickey-the hosts of Juniper Crest (their names sound like a couple of owners for a surf shop, right?) The rental was perfect for our needs, came with complimentary snacks (you don't get that at the Hyatt or Ritz), a movie collection, a private pool, free parking and best of all awesome conversation with Gary & Rickey. At least twice since we have been home my son has said how much he misses them both. We watched the eclipse together and drank wine under the stars. You won't have people who care about you at the Ritz, Hyatt, St. Regis or any InterContinental Hotel like they do here. They were interested in getting to know us just as much as we were interested in getting to know them. Oh yeah, and we also saw this wonderful, majestic national park called, Yosemite ;-) I highly recommend this rental. Thanks Gary & Rickey. We'll be back to see you all again one day.

From the owner: Yosemite Juniper Crest vacation apartment is a cozy, budget friendly, furnished guest apartment…read moreattached to the owners' residence on five acres of beautiful, peaceful, forest covered mountain home property. We are 25 miles from Yosemite's west (Arch Rock) entrance.

I am not sure where to start. My daughter got engaged in Yosemite and her husband (that sounds so…read morefunny) and his family have spent summers up there camping for years. So they were both set on a Yosemite site for their wedding. And when they found The End Of The Road Retreat, it also became part of her vision. My daughter knows what she wants right down to the last detail and so it is no wonder that her mismatched China Business is such a success! ( Fern and Bone (based in Los Angeles.) She had a vision in her head about getting married in the Forest, tucked inside the woods, and mismatched China was part of it. And so she began learning about vintage and Bone China and flatware and names of things while antiquing and thrifting and scouring places for the perfect pieces. After realizing she had quite a collection, she thought, why not share it with others and that is the way Fern & Bone was birthed. All focused around a vision for the perfect place. When I first saw End Of The Road Retreat, I wasn't so sure. Yosemite was so far away. But my daughter scouted the area and she knew that this place was it. This past weekend was her wedding and I have never been so proud. Everyone was awed by everything about it. Every detail, every plate and glass, every flower, and the dress! My niece, her cousin made it! Poor thing, she had to rip and re-sew a dozen times because my daughter had a vision... but in the end, the drive, the time invested and a little sweat and tears.... created something far more magical than I ever dreamed of and End Of the Road Retreat was transformed into a magical backdrop of what was in my baby's head! The place it's self is set on twenty acres with a pond that is fish-able year round! It had 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 and 1/2 bathrooms (one and 1/2 downstairs) It sleeps 8 in the bedrooms but we were saying that it could sleep 3 adults and a kid downstairs in the great room with 3 comfy sofa's and one large love seat. A huge kitchen with a large fridge and freezer which we were ever so grateful for and a large stove/oven and plenty of counterspace to create all the bouquets and food! There is plenty of parking and the back patio made the perfect dance floor with lights laced through the trees to add the ambiance of magic as we danced under the starry night. I dragged a lot up there in way of pots and pans and dishes but this place comes totally equipped! I probably left some pretty nice things there. But the way they treated us ... I don't mind contributing to their supplies! The owner Russ is an amazing man. He is kind and generous and was so good & gracious to my kids as they planned their wedding and after! This place has got to be one of the best kept secrets I can't imagine that it won't be booked solid after a few Event Coordinators discover it! (Just sixteen miles from the sweetest little town (*MARIPOSA) you could imagine!) So between mismatched China and this beautiful backdrop. My baby's wedding was perfect. Down to the last detail. I have to admit that she knew what she wanted and she got it all at End Of The Road Retreat! Thank you so much. I see that this is on Trip Advisor but can't believe that no one has yelped it yet. It was the perfect review for my 300th!

This lady called joy (owner)is very rude and disrespectful, she watching everybody with the regular…read morecamera and Ip camera witch she can listen you word by word ,did not display sign for it witch is elligal and she can easy watch you when you use the jakozi (elligal )she always find the way to charge you extra ,,do not throw you money away and the rental office is defend on her ,,, She put the property for sale and she does not care even you give her low rate ,,don t go there at all ,you do not enjoy ,,she want to charge you for everything,,

COMPLETE NIGHTMARE!! Highly recommend not staying here ever Joy and Alex Acosta are complete…read morecrooks! They changed the check out times and kicked my party out while we were cleaning and told us the cleaning lady would take care of everything then charged me $200 dollars for a cleaning fee and $244 for a late check out fee. My party checked out at 1420 when our check out time was 1600. Don't waste your money on this cabin, and is out dated decor and get something closer to Yosemite valley. It's almost 2 hours away from anything worth doing/seeing in yoesmite. Complete waste of money and terrible rental terms. Also the owners live downstairs so unless you plan on sleeping quietly or not being there don't waste your time with this cabin.

I really wish I could recommend the Pool House…read more This is awkward because I seldom write an uncomplimentary review. For over $200 per night, including non-refundable cleaning fees, we expected so much more than was the reality. Our group of four plus one dog, looked forward to our 3 night getaway, anticipating relaxing time spent in the pool and spa. It did not work out that way. On day one during our long drive to the property the owners emailed to say the spa needed a new heater and the part had to be ordered so we would not have access to it at all during our stay. Huge disappointment to say the least. We wondered why the owners don't keep parts in stock for these situations? The email went on to say that the pool was "cloudy" but "safe" to use. We were dismayed to arrive and find the pool was not only cloudy but there was debris on the bottom and the sides looked a bit scummy. Totally unappealing and only one of our group was willing to take a brief plunge that first day. We were offered assurance that the pool would "continue to clear up". The following morning it was still cloudy so we headed out to visit Yosemite. When we returned hot and tired and looking forward to the pool, we found it to now be completely brown water and we couldn't even see the bottom of the pool! Had to contact the owner again only to be told he needed to purchase rust conditioner at the hardware store so he wouldn't be able to come by to add that until the following morning! So now day 2 with no use of the pool. Again, why on earth don't they keep this stuff on hand? So day 3, our final day, the owner does show up with the rust conditioner in the morning, added it to the pool, telling us it should gradually clear up. After lunch it was considerably improved, although not what I would call clean looking. As it was our final afternoon, two of us braved it and took the plunge. The other two just weren't that tempted due to the general appearance of uncleanliness. This pool was in definite need of a good vacuum and scrubbing. Now, to the house itself. It is a manufactured home with very outdated furnishings and decor, which is ok. It was comfortable and well stocked. I can deal with pretty much anything if it is clean (I was one that chose to not use the pool). The only cleanliness issue I had was with the shower in the master bathroom. It was scummy along the base of the shower door and the shower itself is ancient and peeling. It seriously needs to be replaced. The patio is beautiful with a really nice gas grill, but we were unable to eat outside because we were immediately surrounded by bees. My hubby braved the bees while grilling but I did get stung while sitting out there so we ate inside. Not a place to be if you have bee sting allergy. Also may be important to some to know that the water is from a well and the faucets and showers had discolored slightly rusty looking water. Other notes: the view from the property was phenomenal and we saw deer, rabbit, wild turkeys, and several different types of birds. It is convenient to shops and restaurants in Mariposa and took a little over an hour to the gates of Yosemite. In partial defense of the owners, we were offered a refund of $25 per night for non use of the spa and in a followup email after all the pool problems, we were told they would up the refund to $50 per night ($25 additional due to the condition of the pool) saying it was "probably a done thing". In reality they only refunded a total of $100 for the three nights. This was very misleading on their part and a disappointment. We didn't go there wanting to feel that we were entitled to a refund! We fully expected to be able to use the facilities as advertised, in fact the pool and spa were the only reasons we chose that rental. Totally disappointing stay. I would recommend the owners consider stocking parts and be more proactive in the maintenance and cleaning of the pool and spa.

This was such a lovely place to stay at!!! My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights while visiting…read moreYosemite National Park and had such a great experience! The property itself is very clean with nice decor (little robins scattered around the house). I loved the blue walls with contrasting brown linens. I will say that the rental is a lot larger than what I had pictured based on what I saw online. Major plus! When you arrive (plenty of parking), you go right around the house, following the signs for Robin's Nest. Shortly after we arrived we were greeted by one of the owners, Trace. He had A LOT of knowledge to offer us given that he was a former park ranger for Yosemite. I'm telling you, he knows everything about the park- best times to go, what hikes to do, where to get the best views, etc. Tell him what your goals are for your trip and he'll help you create the perfect itinerary! We did a hike, Clouds Rest, which we hadn't quite planned for, but turned out to be the best hike we did. Anyhow, you enter the building and there's a closet with beach towels for you to use for either the pool or the Merced River (ask where to go). You'll encounter the bedroom and around the corner is the living room, equipped with TV and tons of space. You'll also see the bathroom (with towels, soap bar, shampoo/conditioner). The kitchenette includes microwave, toaster, sink, coffee pot and dishes for you to use. There's a table outside to eat if you want some fresh air, otherwise, there's 2 bar stools you can eat in the kitchen. There's also an outdoor grill that you are welcome to use if you choose to make something. The rental comes equipped with A/C and heater depending on temps. As for the bed... I thought it was comfortable. After hiking the entire trip we were sure glad to hit the sack. We were out... Cold. They also have Wi-Fi you can use which was super helpful since we had NO reception with T-Mobile in the area. There are local eateries only minutes away, but be mindful many close early and if you make it a long day at the park, you'll have to hit the grocery store instead. If you're planning a trip to Yosemite, this is the place to go. Probably more suited for couples than a trip with kids. Most days it took us about 2 hours to get into the park because of the 2 lane, slow, windy roads. It was worth the drive though, because after a few hours in Yosemite, you will be glad to get away from the crowds. Robn and Trace are the perfect hosts for your stay!! You won't regret it, I promise!!!!!

From the owner: Robin's Nest is a private mountain retreat overlooking the historic town of Mariposa, CA in the…read moreSierra Foothills. Charming and elegantly furnished, it makes the perfect location for a romantic getaway.

Kim and Shannon were amazing! They came to my rental property on short notice and got it clean in…read moreunder 4 hours. I had specific instructions and they completely followed them: baseboards and all of my walls were immaculate. They even offered to do the touch up paint for me! Areas that previous cleaners ignored they made sure to handle! The price was amazing too. A far more reasonable price than any other cleaning service that I contacted by at least 100 dollars. I'm 100% satisfied and I will contact them again when I need to have my rental clean. Please, contact them if you need any cleaning done; you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: Anything to do with residential house keeping and / or commercial cleaning and also vacation…read morerentals is our specialty. We love what we do and it shows through our work . Seeing a satisfied client with a smile on their face when the job is done speaks for itself. Go ahead and give us a call and see for yourself. Why waste your time with anyone else when you could just " Do It Right The First Time" with us.

Carolyn and her son Christian really came through for us. Our home flooded on Oct. 7 th and when I…read moresearched everywhere for a temp rental while repairs being done I had no luck. Caring for a 91 Alzheimer's mother and disabled brother along with newly divorced daughter and her two children it was a definitely a challenge to say the least The Sharpes came through with a home to house 8 of us . They hooked us up with a beautiful home , sure made the disaster a lil easier to get through the months! Thank you Carolyn and Christian @ Sharp Reality in Twain Harte, Calif. We definitely would give them 5

Carolyn Is the best realtor!!!!!…read more When we thought it was going to be impossible to buy our home sonora . Carolyn worked out everything to make our dream happen. It was such a smooth process. She kept us updated on all the progress . If you are looking for the best realtor, Carolyn will make it happen. I highly recommend her and her son !!!!!!! I am looking to do more business with her on our next investment properties .

Merili has helped me sell 4 homes quickly and some for over asking. She knows the market and knows…read morewhat is going to work to get the home sold. Always impressed with her staging and social media pushes.

When we decided to sell our home we put our faith in Merili based on a neighbor's emphatic…read morerecommendation and we're so glad we did. Merili was there every step along the way with sound advice, expert knowledge and rapid responses. Merili's contact list of reliable professionals to help prepare the property was invaluable. When we were away her willingness to personally take care of tasks and issues at the house was amazing. Selling a house is complicated but we always felt we were in empathetic and expert hands, taking a lot of stress away. We are now going through a buying process elsewhere and experiencing delays and mistakes, which makes us appreciate Merili even more!