Quick and easy stop for food, drinks, and bathroom. I actually really like this spot but the…read moreinside smells like a locker room. I think it's been like that for years. Other than that I like the place!

First time skiing at Mammoth and staying at a house nearby Eagle Lodge. Called them to figure out…read moremy ski pass and ski rental set up. Levi on the phone was so helpful and walked me through all of my options and we landed on one that was flexible and fit my needs! He was super patient with all of our questions and it couldn't have been a better customer service experience!!!

I didn't go to camp. I just went to the camp grounds for a photo op. So this is not for the camp…read more This is for the ambiance and location of the camp. When you first come onto the camp, they have a cute fake town. There is a sign with a Sheriff on it and some fake stores (one real store but was closed). They had fake train tracks and just cute playtown fun. Great for photos. It is also near a hiking trail. This is just a great place for photos :)

It is a truly well planned camp which my grandkids have attended for two years together. The…read morecounselor for our grandsons in Junior Camp was the same young man as last year well trained, truly talented,compassionate, very responsible. Our grandsons really liked him very much! This year: the only family disappointment was the lack of daily pictures which was promised like last year. Despite the above concerns, the camp is located in a beautiful environment; well planned and supervised; safe and fun.

Came to Bishop for the Flash Foxy festival. My friend has been to this festival many times and she…read moreknew this is the best lodging in town and I really enjoyed it. We shared a loft apartment (~$200 a night after taxes and fees). Very clean and comfortable, loved the in suite kitchen area, dining area, and in suite bathroom. The common area was also useful to get some quick tea / coffee, get filtered water and do some laundry. The atmosphere of the whole property is organized, clean, quiet, and friendly. Highly recommend for folks who are coming to Bishop for outdoor activities and want a relaxing and comfy experience.

We loved this cute property off the main road in Bishop. We passed through town for just one night…read moreand picked this place based on photos and reviews we saw here on yelp. I'm so glad we stayed here. We were two adults and one child and stayed in a private family room with one bed and a bunk bed. The bunk beds have little curtains which our kiddo liked. I didn't totally trust that the barrier on the top bunk was high enough to prevent my kiddo from falling off so I had her sleep in the bottom bunk. The room was small but we knew that and it was enough space for three of us. We loved how it was decorated down to the individually wrapped towels in the bathroom. No TV which I also liked and forced us to hang out together! We were on the second floor and there were comfy rocking chairs on the deck where we sat at night and enjoyed our wine. We were able to borrow the wine glasses in the community kitchen which was very convenient. We also spent time on the couches outside the kitchen and the Adirondack chairs in the yard - just a lot of open places to hang out which was nice. The airstream store is super cute. We didn't get a chance to try their coffee but did buy one of the treats and also some gifts from the gift shop and played yard games in front. Schatt's bakery is next door which was a nice bonus and we grabbed breakfast there in the morning and brought it back. The entire property was clean and well maintained. Walking distance to the bowling alley where we went for a couple hours to play and also get a delicious steak (yes from the bowling alley cafe - no joke!). We'd definitely stay here again when passing through Bishop.

My elderly mother, aunt, and uncle stayed at the Cozy Bear in the last month, and we couldn't…read morebelieve how far out of their way Carol and Neil went to ensure we had a safe, comfortable, and well attended. Quite frankly, we were nightmare guests for this wonderful couple! First, we were all going to stay in one cottage, but upon arrival, Neil observed us trying to get my 88-year-old handicapped mother up the stairs inside. He consulted privately with Carol and very kindly offered us the unit below theirs that had the bathroom, bedroom, and living room on one floor. What a life saver! Mom and I stayed there--at no extra charge! I don't know what we would have done otherwise. Then when our car broke down in Yosemite Village, Neil drove us the almost 20 miles back to the village the next day, waited while we sorted out the car and a place to stay in the village, drove us to our next place, then helped us unload the bags into our lodging!! OMG. We were really astounded at Neil's graciousness, as well as Carol's. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well appointed. We strongly recommend anyone who wants reasonable rates close to Yosemite Village check out Cozy Bear. You can save a lot of money by bringing your own food, packing lunches, and enjoying this lovely little find nestled in the woods of Wawona.

I stayed in Cozy Bear North with my husband and 3 young children in June. They have online…read morereservations, but I called to speak with Carol personally. She explained the fees and terms clearly and sent all the details by mail. She also very kindly allowed us to arrive before the 4pm check-in time when I explained we would be driving 4 hours from home with a cooler full of perishable groceries and wanted to drop them off in the refrigerator before proceeding on to the Valley for some site-seeing. Location was easy to find because I used Google maps prior to setting out. Good thing because our GPS got us to the road, but not to the specific address. Also helpful is that the entire Yosemite West neighborhood is on Google street view. Neal greeted us upon arrival and was very welcoming and friendly, but not intrusive. He and Carol live next door and invited us to call them if we needed anything and said they would come right over, but we never needed to call them. Location is the closest you can get without being in Yosemite Valley itself. It takes about 30 minutes to drive to the Valley Visitor Center, but is very near destinations such as Glacier Point, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, and Wawona. The kitchen had cooking and baking implements, and a few ingredients, such as cooking oil, coffee, tea, sugar, and condiments, but these are apparently left from previous guests, but looked usable. We brought most of our groceries from home, and bought a few items each day at the Market in Yosemite Valley. There is no place to buy food or gas in Yosemite West. There is a gas fireplace and games and VCR/DVD in the living room, and an outdoor patio with a BBQ grill, but we didn't use any of these much because we were out all day enjoying nature. Beds were comfortable, there was ample storage, and the 3 kids fit perfectly in their own room with 1 double and 1 twin bed. Only slight inconveniences were having 1 bathroom, a dining table that only fits 4, and the many bear-themed decorations which crowded the space on bedroom dressers, counters, and beds. Also be aware that there are 4 separate levels to the house, so you will be going up and down stairs constantly. This is a Duplex, so occasionally we could hear the Cozy Bear South guests moving about or speaking, but it wasn't a problem because they were not overly loud. The neighborhood was quiet at night while we were there. We cleaned the kitchen and took out the garbage as instructed and Carol and Neal refunded our full cleaning deposit before we even got home from our trip. Overall, this is a very comfortable and conveniently located place to stay. It is very good for families with kids and if you like saving money by cooking your own food and don't mind washing dishes while on vacation.

Lovely cocktails in a old-timey atmosphere. I love it. And there's a good happy hour!read more

Driving Model-T cars through Yosemite was absolutely incredible!!! The inn itself is absolutely…read morebeautiful. And the most incredible hosts. Amazing

I wish I could give this place 10 stars!! The location is amazing, secluded and quiet and the…read moreoutdoor area is beautiful, it's just a 30-40 minute drive to the park, the rooms are ADORABLE it's like your own little apartment with a kitchen, living room, bedroom(s), very clean, stocked with coffee, dishes/utensils and fridge, but above all I got the most superb customer service I've ever received in my life. My husband and I got married out there a couple weeks ago and my whole family stayed there and Brenda (host) and Val (cleaning/maintenance) went so above and beyond to accommodate us all, she made sure all of the rooms had everything that everyone needed, whenever we had any questions with planning the weekend beforehand we would call her and she was so incredibly helpful with EVERYTHING. She decorated our room adding some special touches for my husband and I. My wedding weekend/week was absolutely perfect and I truly have Brenda to thank for all of the advice and help she gave us while planning the weekend before we even got out there. Cannot say enough amazing things about her and this beautiful hidden gem!!!

Beautiful location but apparently the area is prone to electric outages. We had a power outage and…read morethe only help management gave us was a sole flashlight, despite them telling us that this was the norm in the area. I was shocked. You'd think that if they were use to such occurrences that they may be better prepared. Very unfortunate as otherwise the location and stay was lovely.

We had a nice time here! Eric and I got along famously. We saw a cottontail rabbit, deer and a…read moreflock of wild turkeys nearby. It was a bit far from Yosemite. 30 miles one way up the "S" roads takes a long time! Actually it seemed like I had to do a lot of driving on this trip... Mariposa is a cool little town close by. It was a nice little getaway for us - wish we could have stayed 2 more days!

Sometimes life throws a big curve ball and we're dealing with loss of a job and unexpected medical…read morebills! We were so looking forward to a short escape to the Digs, however we had to cancel and gave a months notice. We had requested the return of the reservation deposit to help with what was thrown our way, however....said money has not been returned. Be very careful when booking, they are quick to cash the check, but they don't seem to have the human compassion which would be most appreciated right now. Establishments such as this one give most a bad name and leave a bad taste for the public. It's too bad, but somethings are out of our control. Lesson learned, unless you have money to throw away, do not book!!!

Hawthorne suites is a great place to stay with great rates, very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff…read moreis very friendly and onsite laundry is a plus

From the owner: Welcome home to the Hawthorne Suites, the most comfortable place to stay if you are on temporary…read moreassignment in the area --at the mines? the pipeline? the military base? traveling medical or educational personnel? All suites are fully furnished, including bedding, towels, fully equipped kitchenettes, TV and wifi, housekeeping services AND an on-site public laundromat open 6AM to 10 PM daily. We have studios suites with 1 bed, a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette, and 2-bedroom suites with separate kitchens and living/dining areas. Come home to your home away from home. And our rates are very competitive with the motels in the area that only offer a bed and a bathroom!

The house was beautiful, but NOT WORTH IT! The owners were extremely difficult to deal with. We…read morearrived at the property 1 hour after check-in time and were not able to get in. The garage access code did not work and there was no key. The owners had us go to the store to retrieve a battery, but it didn't work. We were stuck outside the house with 13 people, including 6 children and 3 fully packed cars. Finally after 3 hours, a locksmith showed up and let us in. After this event, the owners didn't want to issue a small refund for our inconvenience and were offended that we would ask for anything? Very strange experience and too bad because the house is very nice, but not worth it because the management was so poor! I wouldn't recommend this property to anyone!

I did not stay here but I hung out in their lounge area two days in a row as I needed a break…read morebetween XC skiing. I came in here around 11am, however, their restaurant doesn't open until noon. There is a really nice lounge area where there are two fireplaces, jazz playing and a really cozy space to just relax. I just came here both days resting between XC sessions, ate some lunch I brought, had some water and just chilled out. Id definitely love to return and have a cocktail here and hang out here with a special someone, flirting the night away, plotting some clandestine tryst (maybe a beautiful hike into the mountains behind - looking at stars, listening for wild animals) and deeply enjoying life, big grins, and making each day count. Id also consider staying here on my next return, the surrounding area is just gorgeous!

We had a great visit to this spot this August. It's away from town enough that you feel like you…read moreare away from it all, but just minutes from fine food at Skadi. We stayed in a cabin and it was fantastic. We had a deck overlooking Twin Lakes and the cliffs above, a kitchen where we cooked one night (who wants to leave heaven?), a fireplace, and was totally clean. The only downside and definitely a star deduction was perhaps it was too clean and smelled strongly of cleaning solution. We left open all the window and turned up the heat at night and turned on all the fans when we left for the day and by the second day, it was tolerable. Continental breakfast was fine with hard boiled eggs and yogurt for protein and cream cheese and peanut butter and all the toastable carbs. We loved our hikes and I loved kayaking on Twin Lakes. It's a perfect one-hour paddle and so peaceful up at the waterfall.