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4.5 (6 reviews)

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Yosemite West High Sierra Bed & Breakfast

Yosemite West High Sierra Bed & Breakfast

3.5(8 reviews)
0.2 mi

We recently spent five days at the wonderful Yosemite West High Sierra B&B. This lovely home in the…read moremountains was the absolute BEST choice for visiting Yosemite. Karen and her daughter, Ally, went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They made sure that our experience at their B&B and in the park was exceptional. Here are just a few of the highlights: comfortable rooms, some of the cleanest accommodations I have ever stayed in; delicious breakfasts accompanied by friendly conversation, helpful and personalized information for the kinds of hiking and sightseeing that we wanted to do (don't underestimate that!); day-packing supplies to use or borrow such as trail snacks, ice packs, small coolers, beach chairs, and many other items. A perfect place for singles, friends, couples, or families. Karen and Ally's warm hospitality, insider knowledge of the park and cozy accommodations made each day of our experience at Yosemite unforgettable.

Unfair, beware !! I…read moreread the reviews. Like others who have chosen this b&b, I was attracted by its close proximity to Yosemite NP and others who spoke of their great experiences. I called Karen in Sep 2019. She really was knowledgeable and convinced me hers would be a great place to stay to experience all of the park. She even talked me into extending my stay with her a couple of days instead visiting a different park. I decided Yosemite would be the centerpiece of my bucket list trip to CA National Parks and sent Karen the $2,300 nonrefundable deposit. Fast forward to April 2020 and the Covid pandemic. CA was under mandatory shelter in place orders, Yosemite and other NPs were closed and the Mariposa county health dept. had issued a public order restricting hotels/B&B from operating. So Karen's establishment was not even going to be open for business during the time of my planned May stay. Reluctantly I cancelled the entire trip and asked for refunds; got them from everyone but Karen. Since that time I have pursued the issue with her on several occasions. She has not budged on returning any part of the $2,300 nor given me another workable remedy. She kept all the money for no services rendered. I hope to make the trip to CA once it's safe to travel again. When I do, I will not be staying with Karen. If you decide to book here, do so at your own peril.

Yosemite Blue Butterfly Inn - Meadow Lily Suite

Yosemite Blue Butterfly Inn

4.1(34 reviews)
3.1 mi

A Disappointing Stay: Misleading Claims and Little Regard for Guest Comfort…read more We paid $350 per night for three nights at this property, and unfortunately it was not worth the cost. In hindsight, we wish we had given more weight to the one star reviews before booking. We were also struck by the pattern in the owners' responses to negative reviews: rather than acknowledging the feedback, they tend to respond defensively toward the reviewer instead of addressing the underlying issues. **Dietary Accommodations** One of our party has celiac disease and cannot eat wheat. We informed the owners of this by email in advance and again upon arrival. No accommodations were made; instead, we were told about a friend of theirs who also has celiac disease. This turned out to be moot in any case, since breakfast was not served until after 8:30 a.m., too late for guests heading out early to hike. Guests leaving before then were offered only one cereal option, presented in an unlabeled plastic container with no way to confirm it was gluten free. Given that breakfast was included in the room rate, we did not feel we received what we paid for. **Room Temperature** Upon check in, we were told that California law requires thermostats to be kept at a minimum of 78 degrees. Our second floor, southwest facing room was extremely uncomfortable in 105 degree outside heat, and we were advised to leave the door open and use a fan, which did not resolve the issue. We researched this claim afterward and found no such mandate for private residences or businesses. California's Flex Alert program, which recommends 78 degrees during grid strain, is voluntary and time limited, not a legal requirement. When we asked the following day whether the temperature could be adjusted at night, the owners told us they were comfortable at that setting and suggested we take a cold shower before bed. As paying guests at a premium rate, we expected a reasonably comfortable room regardless of the property's utility costs. **Overall Impression** We have traveled extensively, including all 50 U.S. states and destinations across Europe, South and Central America, and Africa, and this was an unusual experience. Based on what we were told about the thermostat policy and our overall treatment as guests, we would encourage prospective visitors to read the critical reviews carefully and to weigh the owners' responses to them accordingly.

Amazing! This place felt like visiting one of your favorite family members as a kid. Beautiful…read moreviews of the Merced River, warm home-cooked breakfast, fantastic park information, cozy rooms/beds, and the sweetest owners. I felt sad saying by to Ron and Liz because they made us feel so welcome and at home. I'm glad we found this place and can't wait to stay during our next Yosemite trip! Thank you so much for everything.

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Yosemite Blue Butterfly Inn - Northern Lights were visible over the river during our stay!

Northern Lights were visible over the river during our stay!

Yosemite Blue Butterfly Inn - This place has lots of small details that were clearly hand selected and tons of thought went into.

This place has lots of small details that were clearly hand selected and tons of thought went into.

Yosemite Blue Butterfly Inn - The Breakfast Floor show at the Blue Butterfly

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The Breakfast Floor show at the Blue Butterfly

Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

3.9(290 reviews)
13.7 mi

Always a great time when we stay here each year around April. This year we have 21 international…read morehigh school students and various accommodations. If you book a private room you will have a hotel style room with nice linens and private shower/bathroom. We leaders had a room with queen and two twins. The restaurant is fabulous, always with great selections. They are very helpful and kind also. We will be back next year!

Edit : Careful not to hurt the owner's ego. Just look at his response to my honest review of the…read morerestaurant on his property--I didn't even know it was also owned by him, by the way. He clearly DOESN'T accept facts or genuine feedback. If I wasn't being honest and fair about the restaurant, I wouldn't have given your lodge 5 stars initially, especially considering all the issues I experienced there. I'm glad I only stayed one night. Sending lots of love, because you clearly need it. Original review I'm giving 5 stars for the price and location. I also understand that this is a rustic hotel, but I do think the property needs a little more attention and love. The guest kitchen was not well kept. Everything looked rusted and it wasn't very clean. I'm glad I didn't need to use it because otherwise I would have felt uncomfortable. There were also some guests who didn't clean up after themselves and left the oven on for idk how long - which obviously isn't the property's fault. The dorm was a decent size, but there were no outlets by the beds. The carpet was dirty and stained, and the bedsheets were ripped. On the positive side, the shower was very good and had great water pressure. The body wash, however, seemed more like a cleaning product diluted with water. The front desk staff was very attentive and explained everything to me clearly. When I called because I was worried about the fire and road closures, Shawn was especially nice and helpful, which I really appreciated. Overall, I think this place has a lot of potential. The price and location are great, but a little more attention to cleanliness, maintenance, and basic amenities would make a big difference. Regardless, I appreciate having an affordable option so close to Yosemite!

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Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort - Tent cabin horsetail B

Tent cabin horsetail B

Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort - Breakfast with views

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Yosemite Lodging at Big Creek Inn - Guest Sitting Area

Yosemite Lodging at Big Creek Inn

4.6(34 reviews)
12.5 mi

I have a lot to say about this place . Hannah the host was lovely . Other than that we were quite…read moredisappointed. A bed and breakfast to us meant an actual breakfast with maybe some homemade pastries , at the very least a cooked hot breakfast with maybe some eggs ? We paid almost $400 a night thinking we were getting a cooked breakfast. We got yogurt and bread , English muffins etc and juice and coffee . We ended up spending most of our time at tenaya a beautiful resort up the road which had a pool , spa , hot tub , and three restaurants for pretty much the same price . The only reason we didn't choose it instead was because of the breakfast which we ended up having to go out for and spend more money . The room was ok but nothing special . I tried to go back to booking .com to see if it mentioned a continental breakfast . If so, that's on me . But calling this a Bed and "breakfast " was very misleading!

My first time coming to Yosemite I was able to book a stay at the B&B Inn. There was some things I…read morefound a bit different then the email I received and a difference of how self check in was meant that right when you arrive you're checking in with Pamela then given a set of keys for your room after, there wasn't a room check in code or self check-in. I enjoyed the balcony, comfy bed, and clean bathroom. I found it beautiful that there are plenty of stellar jays flying over the B&B inn. There was sights of deers, butterflies, and many other creatures to see. The balcony also had comfy rocking chairs which gives a homey feeling. For breakfast there was only a bagel or pastry nothing else. If you're driving there are many restaurants and food places in the towns an hour before B&B inn, but after passing Oakhurst town there will be far drives to be able to go to marts or other food places.

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Yosemite Lodging at Big Creek Inn - Dining Room

Dining Room

Yosemite Lodging at Big Creek Inn - Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

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Mariposa (king bed) Room

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