We had an overall positive, albeit very unusual and interesting, stay at the Groveland Hotel!…read more My husband, our pups, and I stayed for one night on our way to Yosemite. We let the hotel know in advance that we'd be arriving late, past office hours, and their contactless check-in process was very easy - they made sure to let us know via email exactly what to expect upon after hours arrival. Our envelope and room key were easy to find, and that's when we noticed we had been assigned Room 15: "Lyle's Room." It is an older inn-style hotel; the room itself was clean, charmingly decorated, and the bed was comfortable. Our dogs were totally fine and relaxed. The only thing I found a little unusual was an extra sink being inside the bedroom area near the dresser and facing the bed, but I chalked it up to the design of an older historic hotel. That night, while we were winding down and watching something on our phone since there was no TV in the room, I noticed the sink turn on and off a couple of times for about 1-2 seconds each. I figured it was just old plumbing. Other than that, nothing else out of the ordinary and we slept peacefully. The next morning is when things got interesting. We left for an early morning hike, and when we came back and put the key in the door, the entire doorknob fell off. We couldn't get into the room. When we went to the front desk, they simply said, "Oh, Lyle!" and called maintenance. Once maintenance arrived, he let us in and fixed the doorknob. While we were packing up, my husband went to take a shower. Everything was fine until he tried to turn the shower off and realized the knob just kept spinning. The shower would not shut off!! We quickly got dressed and notified the front desk right away, while the shower continued running. Then steam started wafting into the bedroom, and we realized the water was very hot with no way to cool it down or stop it! Maintenance came back, worked on it, and realized he needed a completely new part, so he had to leave and return while the water kept running. The staff and maintenance handled everything with a great attitude and great, responsive service despite the chaos. We later found out it was the maintenance guy's first day on the job, and everyone joked that Lyle was just giving him a hard time on day one. After the fact, we learned more about Lyle's Room and its haunted reputation, and honestly, we are believers after having no idea about him! It felt like Lyle was making himself known and having a little fun. We did some post-stay research, and we found out that Lyle is actually known for causing mischief in those exact ways - water issues, room access problems, and little disruptions like the ones we experienced, which made the whole experience feel even more eerie and oddly fitting! Overall, the Groveland Hotel is a nice, charming, older hotel, and we'd stay again. Clean, comfortable, and just enough amenities for a decent overall stay in a small town. That said, I don't think we'd stay in Lyle's Room again, haha. At first, I wished we had been given a heads-up that the room was famously haunted, but on second thought, I probably would have requested a different room if I had known. So maybe it was better this way - definitely a memorable stay! Thanks Groveland Hotel, and Lyle!

This seems like the best place to stay in this tiny little town. It's a decent size place with a…read morerustic look but ( mostly) modern upgraded rooms with all the amenities and even a few quirks like the sink in the main bedroom :-) Theres a great little restaurant and bar here with a large amount outdoor seating as well as some nicer indoor spaces. Staff are super friendly and extra helpful. Theres also a decent size off-street parking lot in the back. The best rooms are on the upstairs front of the hotel and have a nice wraparound porch area with cool places to sit and relax. These are fairly close to the road though and while the rooms didn't t seem "noisy at all if you are sensitive to noise you will still hear some of the more noisy vehicles from the main road and may want to get a room at the rear or in the middle of the hotel. Also, if you are traveling in the area in fall or winter it's important to remember that little towns like this kinda shut down and places are open on a limited schedule if at all. The cool bar and restaurant path the Hrovel d hotel is only open Th,F, S and Su. As are a lot of other places in town ( and it's a tiny town). A good and reliable place though is the Iron Door Tavern right next door they seemed to be open most days. Anyhow, overall, the grovel and was a great little place and we'd definitely stay there again.

What a find we had this weekend! We found ourselves needing a room for 3 nights over the Memorial…read moreDay weekend at the last minute. Chip and Buffy, the owners, went out of their way to be so warm and accommodating! Breakfast each morning was fabulous with Bagels, coffee, yogurt, fresh fruit and freshly baked coffee cake. One morning we had eggs in addition to the above. Everything was sparkling clean and they had all kinds of extra touches like mints, coffee in the room, snacks, and fresh baked cookies every day. The other guests were fun to talk with and Chip and Buffy were fantastic to talk to. They gave us helpful ideas as to where to go to eat and also local attractions. Their B&B is a 10 out of 10 in my book and you definitely won't be disappointed with your room. They also had keypad locks with a combination so you never have to worry about carrying keys. We will most definitely be back again! A great experience!!

What a charming place, warm and inviting! My wife and I found ourselves needing accommodations and…read morewe are so thankful for our hosts Chip and Buffy! They are so knowledgeable of the area on what to see and where to eat. With their help we got the best use of our time and the most value for our money! The lodge is nicely decorated with a welcoming living room that easily seats 8-10 people. The kitchen is well furnished and even has snacks available if needed. The rooms are nice with individual locking doors. Best of all, the lodge is extremely easy to access, less than a 1/2 mile from town and plenty of parking. We can't wait to return to see more of this amazing area.

Second time we stayed at this place. it is located close to exit from 120 to old 120 Hwy. First…read moretime was during pandemic and it was winter that time. There is no much changes since out last stay couple years ago beside the small zoo with lliama seems gone. it has small small convenience store which is used for guest check in and check out. The store closes at 5 pm so if you are late check in they will stick your cabin information at the door. It is better to arrive before dark as it might not easy to find your cabin. It was considered huge lodging place which we notice new offering link glamping. This place is also for RV. Last time when we stayed, we stayed at smaller cabin which fit four. It has full kitchen for cooking and plates. it has bathroom inside. This time we rented a larger cabin for 5 but it is a bit disappointed as the it has one and half floor where it only have one room on first floor and 3 beds on the seconds floors but those as mostly for children as the ceiling is so low you cannot stand straight. if you have back pain, this floor is not for you. The cabin is self is good for 5 people. it has kitchen, cooking stuff. the bathroom is pretty small which make it not that convenience if you are above normal size. The air ventilation from the floor seem old and rusty which kind of not on eyes. I wish they may be paint it. The central air con and heating seem didn't work when we stay. We forgot to bring cooking oil and salt which was a bummer so we cook with what we have in the morning as the store was not opened yet. Overall it was nice stay but I wish they maintain the cabin better. I enjoyed more the first time we stayed and there was why we stayed again this year.

Yosemite Pines met all our expectations; they already had our reservations so check in was very…read morequick. It was off season so the amenities were not available but we figured that would be the case. We stayed there in our RV and we had no problems, there was a fenced in dog area which was nice. This is a good location to stay if you plan on going to Yosemite and need a place to camp in your RV. There are cabins there and a small store.

If I could do a negative review I would. We booked a stay through AirBnb, not realizing it was a…read morevacasa property. We sent a message to the host (it stated they would respond within 30-60 min) about their pet policy (it stated it was a pet friendly home) and they replied just after 24 hours (the cut off for a full refund) stating they were not able to accommodate us and our pets. We replied multiple times subsequently, including that same day, requesting a full refund but received no response at all. If this was for a reservation with a short turn around, we would completely understand. But this was for a reservation for 4+ months out -- completely unreasonable. We phoned AirBnB who were unable to help beyond telling us to message the host, which was not helpful. Tried calling Vacasa and spoke to them for 30 min and they were completely unhelpful. A complete money grab on their part. Will never use Vacasa again -_ RUN-- and will stay away from Air BnB vacasa properties as well since they were completely unhelpful.

Vacasa - A Dreamer's Getaway - Roswell, GA…read more I put off writing this review in hopes that Vacasa would come up with a reasonable offer to address the items I am going to write about, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. So first and foremost, DO NOT BOOK THIS VACASA HOUSE. AND DO NOT BOOK THROUGH VACASA. Pay the additional AirBNB fees and book through them. They will take care of you. They look out for the clients. Not what I experienced with Vacasa. This stay was nothing short of a nightmare. I had some concerns at the beginning (if you view the 3D view you will understand why), but I did call and talk with the local host and she assured me that the house was clean and in great condition and that all of my concerns had been addressed after the pictures were taken. To say that the house was "professionally cleaned (per Vacasa's website) is a flat out lie. I'm not going to get into the back and forth that we had with Vacasa because quite frankly it's not worth it. Instead, I'll just share my pictures that were taken of the place. Pictures A - the two-car garage that was advertised and available and also confirmed it was available by the local host during our phone call. Pictures B - the "clean" kitchen. We didn't even want to cook in this kitchen. The pots and pans weren't very clean either. Pictures C - the advertised working washing machine (which by the way never worked the entire length of our stay and we were there for a baseball tournament). The local representative stated she didn't know it wasn't working. The bucket, rag on the floor and rags in the stationary tub should have given it away when you did your pre-rental walkthrough. Guess she missed that mess. She did come and get the towels and wash them for us on the last night, but that didn't help with the ball uniforms and clothes that needed to be washed. All of the kids wore dirty sweaty uniforms to their ball games. And it was never even looked at by someone during our trip. Completely ignored by both Vacasa and the local host. Pictures D - don't think your going to be grilling anything on this grill. Pictures E - Hope you like dust in your vents. Pictures F - The Air Conditioner temperature upstairs for the entire duration of the trip. They did send someone out to try and fix it, but ultimately it was never fixed. One night it got up to 87 degrees. Sweated through the sheets, would have been nice to be able to wash them... but...no wash machine. Pictures G - The outside of the house. Looks clean to me. Anybody missing a license plate? Pictures H - Electrical outlets and lights exposed. Don't stick anything in there. You might get a big shock. Pictures I - Don't get too close to this metal bar. You could get a bad cut if you weren't paying attention. Guess it was too hard to remove before renting. Pictures J - Master closet - Hope you didn't need to hang anything up. Hall closets - Again, good luck if you needed to hang anything up on your trip. The house was full of personal items. Was very odd. Pictures K - Hookah pipes - there were two in the house. Great family vacation memory. Especially with teenage boys. Pictures L - Wireless Connection to the TV - this stopped working on day two. Never could use the TV's after that. Wireless internet was spotty. Had several of us that needed to work and we had to use our hotspots. Pictures M - Dust in Theater Room - Looks like it was just cleaned, right. Again, should have been noticed on the pre-rental walkthrough. This house was totally misrepresented on Vacasa's website and unfortunately Vacasa was okay with that. I texted Vacasa daily updates and was told "we're looking into it". And then later to be told we "refused their help". It's was disgusting how we were treated. I begged for help. Spent my whole vacation trying to get it. Truly the worst customer service I have ever experienced. So just to sum it all up... No A/C upstairs (where 3 of the bedrooms are) for the entire duration of the trip. No Wash Machine for the entire duration of the trip. TV's were only available for 2 of the 4 days. No two car garage was available. And definitely not a "professionally cleaned" house. Please do yourself a favor and go to AirBNB or VRBO's website and search for your next vacation rental on their website. You will have a much better vacation experience. This one will go down as the worst vacation ever for 4 families. 7/10/24 update - After many "were looking into it and will get back to you" (and probably seeing several reviews), Vacasa did agree to refund 50% of our stay. Still would never book with them as it shouldn't have been this hard for them to respond and get this resolved. Shout out to Felicia as she was the only one from Vacasa that seemed to give a hoot about customer service.

Like a rate shack!!…read more Terrible conditions and completely dirty! Dust everywhere. Sand on carpet. Bed blanket dirty with blood stains! Urine in the jacuzzi !! Stay away from this place!! Vacasa, the vacation rental organization, didn't publish my negative review. Never again a booking with them!

This place is a piece of shit... I went here with my mom and brother, big safety issue! My mom and…read moreher dog were sleeping around 12-1:30 there was a fucking creep in the window and when my dog started barking he ran off. My mom checked in the morning to see if there was anything and she saw a stool that was not there before sitting there... Just imagine what could have happened if we were still sleeping and they get inside to rape or do whatever to my mom. Me and my brother could have been kidnapped or something like that.... My brother is young this would have been traumatizing to him, or not just him... My mom and I could've have been traumatized. Were never coming here again... By the way the fucking dishes were fucking dirty... My moms husband was worried for our safety. Hope the management that sees this have a fucking shitty day you pieces of shit fuck you

This review is for the Yosemite is Calling vacation house (Booking.com or airbnb). We spent just…read moreone night in Groveland, a lovely little city with all the charm of a small town with festivals and a downtown that's postcard quaint, a population of only 601 and every outdoor sport rental you can think of. We had an early drive to the Hetch Hetchy dam/reservoir the following morning and Groveland is one of the closest "larger" cities with proper accommodations for the short stay. Small hotels, B&B's and quite a few vacation homes; we opted for the latter. The Yosemite Is Calling vacation house was easy to find and in a terrific location, just minutes up Ferretti and an easy drive to restaurants, the grocery store and the cute downtown area of Groveland. The house has all the amenities you would need for a home stay away from home, plenty of parking, an outdoor deck, BBQ, kitchen stocked with the basics and loads of space. Terrific wifi and extras like laundry detergent, brekkie items were included. Check in/out was super easy. There were however several details that were less than adequate - a couple of which made our overnight stay a little challenging they are: -Deadbolt on front door is broken -Guest bathroom toilet seat is loose -Front door patio light is out -Bedframe in guest bedroom is obnoxiously loud/squeeky -Guest bedroom mattress is firm, very firm -Dimmer in dining room does not work -Ice trays would be nice -Washcloths/face towels would be nice -The skillet clock on the wall is 7:12 all day, needs battery? -Cobwebs & spiderwebs in corners of the rooms and windows need to be removed -Shower in master bath does not work; tub works -Barstools aren't high enough to reach the bar, you can't reach to eat or snack -The chair under the doorknob at the back door was unsettling -Instructions for ROKU -Would have loved to sign a guest book Vacation house Yosemite Is Calling

What an incredible property with a beautiful mission of ecological conservation. Robb and Regina…read morehave poured their hearts into this property and share it with an enthusiasm for celebrating nature. The house was spacious and tidy with all the amenities and we loved stargazing from the hot tub at night, listening and identifying different owls based on their calls! The entrance to Yosemite is just 20m away if you want to visit the park, although we had a wonderful time staying on site. Highly recommend this gem for the setting, accommodations and hosts.

The most amazing place I have stayed in! We stayed here during our trip at Yosemite and Deborah is…read moresuch an amazing host! She first of all is an amazing chef and even made me vegetarian breakfast that was delicious, healthy and beautiful on two of the days that I don't eat meat. The property is so beautiful and you will be so comfortable staying here! Deborah and Kevin are such nice people and have the best recommendations for viewing Yosemite. I am only sad I did not get to stay longer!!

We just spent a perfect 2 days at the Yosemite Rose Bed and Breakfast…read more. We rented the caretakers cabin, and it was so cozy and comfortable. The place is super dog friendly, they even have a ranch dog on site to welcome your puppy. The main house is the bed and breakfast, and is decorated expertly to invite all who enter a charming and warm welcome. And while the trip into Yosemite National Park, with our reservation and $20 was a complete and total disaster, the time we spent in Groveland more than made up for it. The caretakers cabin does not offer the breakfast part of bed and breakfast, but we were still treated to home made cheese cake prepared by our hosts and it was just ever so tasty. While we were enjoying a lovely cross breeze threw the cottage, a guest puppy found us and invited himself in for a bit of a quick sniff before his mom found him with his new friend Bernie(that's our dog). Our stay was just wonderful. Just a thought, the upstairs bedroom with its queen and 2 twin beds (all done in very comfortable and warm décor) does have steep steps on the outside of the house, not a problem for us, but could be an issue for anyone who is mobility challenged. We were also entertain by the abundance of non-human entertainers, there were horses, a pig, and some turkeys tending to there newly hatched babies. The morning song birds announcing the day were music to my ears, and the abundance of bees and butterflies gave me hope for our planet that all is not lost. after the past year and the pandemic, this little gem did the trick at changing my perspective back to a place of hope and goodwill. I highly recommend this to all you weary travelers.

My son and I were desperate to find a place near Yosemite where we could reasonably reach the…read moreentrance before the 5AM cutoff for those without park reservations. Yosemite Rose Bed and Breakfast was perfect. The hospitality started even before we hit the road when I received a phone call from them. They asked when we might be arriving, and when I said between 9 and 10 PM depending on traffic, they said no problem and explained how we'd find instructions directing us to our room when we arrived. Further, they said they saw the note I made when I booked that we'd be leaving early in the morning, so they would pack our breakfast in a bag with our name on it and leave it in the refrigerator. Everything was exactly as they said it would be. We arrived at 9:30 and followed the instructions to our room without having to disturb anyone. The room was very comfortable with its own bathroom, outlets for charging, and good wi-fi. In the morning we had no trouble finding the bag with ample breakfast and lunch items and left without disturbing anyone. That evening the power went out in Groveland, but the staff had a backup power source kick in within the hour, and wi-fi never even went down. The shower felt so good after a long day of hiking. The next morning was similar to the first morning except we left our key in the room signifying our checkout (no need to wait in a hotel lobby line to close anything out). We loved our stay but lamented that we hadn't even begun to scratch the surface of all of the amenities, including a great breakfast if you stick around in the morning, coffee and tea and brandy available anytime, chess, pool, and piano options, great books and reading nooks, and a moving tribute to family devoted to each other and our wonderful country. I can't thank the proprietors enough for a weekend that my son and I will never forget. Someday I hope to return.

Great stay, the accommodation was great, the atmosphere very warm and the landscape beautiful! The…read morehighlight of the stay were the amazing hosts, welcoming and gracious, THANK YOU!

Chris and Brittany were friendly hosts, and accommodating. The property, however needs maintenance…read moreand updating both outside and inside. Peeling paint, etc. With what we pay to stay there, I think it would be in better shape. Though they have a no pet policy, they have a dog and cat that roams freely inside the house. We have allergies to cats and had we known they were around we would not have booked there.

I've done a couple trips with OARS now: two on the South Fork of the American River and a 2 day…read moretrip on the Tuolumne. OARS does not disappoint! From incredibly attentive and knowledgeable guides to luxurious camping accommodations, they take care of you. All you have to do is show up and paddle. Maybe you don't even have to paddle if you're sitting in the gear boat. The American River trips are an easy day trip from Sacramento or the Bay Area. If you're looking for a little more adventure, a multi-day guided whitewater trip is so fun, with lots of downtime to swim, look at the stars, play games, and eat yummy food. There's no freeze dried camp meals here. Everything is boated in and prepped on the beach for you. So good. All around, so good.

We spent the 3 days, Fourth of July holiday 2025 in Auburn at The Foothills Motel. For fun we…read moredecided to go white water rafting on The American River. My wife and I had an amazing day (6 hrs) in the river with Oars. The crew was friendly, respectful and fun. Our guide was Alex. She was very knowledgeable of rafting and the river. Not only did she provide a safe and exciting adventure but she was also a great conversationalist with extensive knowledge of all flora and fauna along the river. Plus she shared relevant historical stories from the mining times of the area. We can't wait to book another trip. Thx to Alex for a great time.