We enjoyed our stay in cabin #7. I'd describe the cabin, as cozy. Exactly what their website…read morepictures looked like. We loved the awesome view of the lake, and the patio is a perfect place to sit and relax with 2 chairs & a firepit. We were a late check-in and someone called us before we arrived, to give us information on getting into the cabin, parking and general instructions. Friday night was pretty quiet. Saturday night we could hear some good music playing from the restaurant patio. It was loud enough to hear from inside our room, but by no means bothersome. We enjoyed the vibe. By about 9:30ish, we noticed the music had stopped and it was back to silence. Our trip was cut short for personal reasons, but we'll definitely stay here any chance we get.

We just finished a long weekend at this property and we loved it! The staff are very friendly and…read morethe cabins are cute and nice with close proximity to the lake. The beds are very comfortable and the cabins come equipped with some amenities, plenty of towels and blankets and very high quality linens which is unexpected in a cozy cabin. Each cabin has a theme, we were in the Bear Cabin which is cabin 19, and our friends were in the Eagle cabin. All the cabins have lovely lake views and front porches - perfect for watching the time pass while enjoying the incredible view. Ours is not right on the lake but up the hill so you can still see the view from your windows and front porch. Very quiet, serene and peaceful. There is a general store and restaurant on-sight - making it a very convenient place to stay in a pretty quiet area. We ate at the restaurant and thought it was quite good (wrote a separate review of that). I am only giving the property four stars because there were a couple areas that I think could be improved but it was nothing we felt we had to tell the staff. Again, we were very happy with the place. Overall, the cleanliness of the cabin could be improved. Seems like the porch hadn't been hosed down in ages and was full of dust and cobwebs. The floor also didn't seem like it had been cleaned very well. I'll give some leeway here as the area was quite dusty after a dry summer. There was a giant cobweb insight the bathroom window which was a little unsettling. Also to note, the beach area closest to the resort seems to be very popular for locals on Saturdays so it got crowded. Obviously they can't control that, but wanted to mention here for your plans if you stay. You will need to get space early. Overall, would recommend this cute resort with very cozy cabins for a mountain getaway. We didn't get a chance to explore the area - it was very hot so we spent our time at the lake. We'd like to come back in the fall and do more exploring.

Dinkey Creek is an amazing oasis in the Sierras. If you love to Tent Camp or Boondock and have…read moreaccess to hospitality, beauty, some general amenities and excellent river pools to break the summer heat this is a great place to go.

The staff is so friendly. It's great food and atmosphere…read more You can't beat the burgers they are so good. And the floats are to die for

Super cute and affordable cabin rental! It looks like it's been put under new ownership after some…read moreof these older reviews were written, so if it were my business I'd contact yelp and have that changed for a fresh start! Overall, they do a great job with the cleanliness! It's hit or miss with "mom and pop" type places, but the floors, bathroom, and bedding were all fresh! A few suggestions as far as the kitchen and appliances go... If it wasn't available for use, I wouldn't have known any better, but since it was there, it's like come on do a better job. Clean the ashes out of the weber. The open box of pancake mix, ew. The random assortment of coffee packs that appear to have been left by other cabin users, with no expiration date, not the best. Also, if you're going to have a salt shaker... make sure it's full. Like I said, if these items weren't available I wouldn't have assumed they should be. But since you guys put them in there, do a better job at keeping it stocked and maybe consider better quality stuff. It doesn't cost much to put foil, tongs, coffee, and a legitimate salt and pepper grinder in the kitchen. If you really wanna step it up, a 20.00 pack of silverware from target instead of the hodgepodge of forks in the drawer would have been killer. That's why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. Overall, if that small stuff is the biggest "issue" than this place is still pretty awesome!! Waking up to a few feet of snow in a cute little cabin, popping a bottle for a mimosa, and enjoying the mountain air.. Not bad! Would definitely recommended staying here, and I would for sure rebook. I'd just bring my own kitchen stuff like for camping next time.

Stayed with the knotty pines cabins on 7-5-7-6-2019. First off let me say this. THERE ARE NEW…read moreOWNERS!!! The new owners are reshaping and rebuilding these traditional cabins located in downtown Shaver lake. I stayed in one of the nicest well kept cabins that offered a single Queen bed, roomie bathroom with a wonderfully high shower head( I'm 6'2") and a nice kitchenette. Flat screen TV with local cable. One of the nicest and welcomed amenity was the gas fireplace that was crackling when we entered the room. These cabins are located close to all of the local restaurants and bars with easy walking access to the whole village. I will be making future plans to staying with the knotty pines in the future. I was also told to look forward to a new reservation website and friendlier staff. Thanks again Knotty Pines Cabins of Shaver Lake.

This is a fun spot especially if you're up for the long journey in. Loved the restaurant and shop…read moreon site and the showers and spa are an added delight. Cabins looked nice but we camped. Camp sites were gorgeous but a little cluttered with long term people. The locals and regulars are the best part about this place though.

This review is just for the River Rock Cafe at Mono Hot Springs resort…read more The cafe is open for dinner from 5 to 8pm according to the sign. It's advisable to go earlier rather than later because they might run out of the entree you want. They make stuff fresh daily, so that's a danger. The hardworking server managed the front end solo. She did a good job. My 1/2 lb bison burger patty was cooked to delicious perfection. Having a non-dehydrated meal after an 8- day BP trip was a treat. Having this bison burger meal with the option of 2 side dishes was heavenly. No, potato fries wasn't one of the choices. I did choose the asparagus and zucchini cooked in marinara sauce and the restuffed baked half potato. This was an exceptional meal that was almost too big for me to finish, but I managed! The bison meat was flavorful and had not the slightest greasy quality about it. Getting meals of this quality when far off the beaten track is a delightful expectation when at Mono Hot Springs. You would be hard-pressed to find a meal this good in the towns further down the mountain.

first time visit since the dear Elliott's owned the place. the room was clean but the hand towel…read morewas dirty. in room snacks consisted of a bag of chips and a water bottle. self serve breakfast was minimal and there were no spoons. an overused jar of cookies was present with out any implement to serve yourself. in the old days there was a great homemade breakfast and wine in the room fridge. also miss the homemade chocolate chip cookies and the breakfast burritos in the open room fridge. very in sad and disappointing. to refer to this place now as luxurious is hikarious. won't be back.

This is one of those places where you're torn. You want to write a great review about your…read moreexperiences (I've stayed here 10 times already), but you don't want to battle with having the place booked when you need it because they are well-reviewed. You don't want to write a bad review because the place is quite amazing. So for as long time, I didn't write a review. I feel bad now that the old owners sold the place and they never got my positive review. There is new ownership here, but nothing has really changed. Everything seems to be the same quality. Every time I'm up in Shaver Lake, I opt to bring my crew here and they love it. Quiet, safe, and we always battle over who gets the upstairs Jacuzzi tub room. The new ownership responds to texts and concerns very quickly. Yes, there are other places in Shaver that look equal to this one, or maybe even more updated and very different, but if you're looking for coziness and "hygge"... This is your place.

This place is definitely a local hidden gem!…read more One word: PIE!! The early bird gets the worm and if you get here too late, all the pies have been sold out. So far I don't think I tried a pie that I didn't like. The menu rotates often so you'll always have a nice selection to choose from. They also offer lunch such as brisket and burgers. The brisket is a definite win and they also sell their BBQ sauce. Just like their pies, their BBQ menu changes often as well. On a different visit they were offering ribs.

We ate here twice while in Mammoth for 10 days in June…read more The first time, we just picked up pie to go. My husband loved his coconut cream pie! The next time, we were hungry after our hike, so we split a pulled pork sandwich with some chips and took a piece of chocolate pie home. It was a little dark chocolate for him, but I thought it was fabulous! The sandwich was good too!

Dawn and Van are outstanding hosts. The detached 1bd/1ba cottage is the perfect size for 2-4…read morepeople. It's a great value and has lots of amenities. It's a few hundred yards to June Lake and the village, very walkable.

My Wife, Daughter and I noticed a vacancy sign at The Knoll Haus and happened to see Van who owns…read morethe property. We were given a tour of the house/cottage and immediately decided to stay. We stayed Sun-Wed and we enjoyed it. Van and his wife Dawn keep the home so clean and well kept, which was important to us. During our stay we walked to the Tiger Bar restaurant, coffee shop, general store and brewery in 3-4 minutes. Couldn't have asked for better hosts in one of our favorite cities to visit. We cannot wait to be back. Van and Dawn, looking forward to making our reservation for next summer.

Our family used Shaver Lake Rentals this past week, and we were charged $500 for a pet that was not…read morethere. They said in a email, not a phone call, that they had strong proof of a pet in the cabin. Absolute scam to get more money out of renters, there was never a pet there and how they can say they have strong proof but won't tell us what the proof is. I would not recommend them. After reading the other reviews it seems common practice to charge renters for made up incidental fees.

Shaver Lake is a beautiful destination in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. The cabins are cute…read moreand rustic. A nice break from city life and a way to get back to nature.

It could be the scene of American Psycho. Or maybe Yogi bear, perhaps the perfect honeymoon…read morebetween you and your bae. You get absolutely no cell reception, the WiFi is not that great either. No where in cyber space for you to run to. The place forces you to pay attention to it as well as whoever you are there with. I spent 6 nights here, and it felt almost like a lifetime. I laughed, cried, cooked, bathed, relaxed. I got accustomed to the cursed noises that the radiator makes. Got used to the dull knives and the many light switches around the house. I went to bed after a long relaxing bath, and woke up to the trees as my first view. Get dressed, put on my boots, got firewood, and put on a crappy pot of coffee so that I'm prepared to do nothing for the day. Point is, this place has personality; however, you feel free to be yourself. This place is not perfect, but it is great! It sleeps 6 people. Only 2 miles away from the southern entrance of Yosemite. Perfect for family & friends to disconnect from the busy life of the Silicon Valley and go out into the woods. You'll have to bring your own food and drinks, but the kitchen is fully stocked with all kinds of equipments - an amateur home cook's dream! I had absolutely the best time here and definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs to disconnect from the world for a brief moment and just breathe in some fresh air.

Expensive buffet with limited availability. Many trays empty and the person carving the prime rib…read morerefused to give a thick slice. By 7 pm, only 1 choice of dessert. Although the food I did have was good, poor management of the buffet .... And the carver was not hospitable.

Great Service and Perfect Base Camp for Yosemite…read more For our first memorable trip to Yosemite, staying at Rosenberg's Creekside Cabin via The Redwoods in Wawona was a fantastic choice. The location is ideal--tucked into a quiet little community about 4 miles inside the park gates. Driving in, you pass a local school and a handy little market, and the main registration office even has EV charging available if you need a plug. The customer service here is what really earned the 5 stars. I booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards, which apparently uses a confusing third-party system. When I called ahead to ask about adding our small dog to the reservation, the front desk told me they saw the booking, but it was under a completely different name. I semi-panicked thinking we were double-booked. I left my info with Sharon at the desk and called Chase, who assured me everything was fine but couldn't explain the naming mismatch. When I called Sharon back, she was incredibly reassuring. She explained that the name on our booking had actually been used three times before for third-party reservations. Once we got that sorted out and I remembered why I called in the first place, Sharon was incredibly sweet and told me, "Bring your pet and do not worry about it." That kind of flexibility and peace of mind is priceless when you're traveling. As for the cabin itself, everything was smooth and uneventful. It's essentially a spacious 3-bedroom home setup with all the modern comforts you'd expect from a high-end Airbnb--strong Wi-Fi, ice-cold A/C, a dishwasher, and a full washer and dryer. The kitchen was completely stocked with all the basic pots, pans, and utensils you need to cook your own meals after a long day of hiking. Location-wise, it's about a 40-minute drive down into the lower valley. The drive itself is spectacular--once you pop through Tunnel View, the landscape completely opens up. The road loops through the valley floor as a one-way, giving you front-row views of Bridalveil Fall, the Yosemite Falls trail, and El Capitan Meadow. Having a fully equipped, dog-friendly home base inside the park boundaries made our first Yosemite trip incredibly comfortable. Huge thanks to Sharon and the team for turning a potential reservation headache into a great stay!

Who knew there was a little town inside Yosemite National Park where you can find cabins to rent?…read more Turns out, The Redwoods in Yosemite is a property management company that handles rentals of approximately 120 different cabins throughout the small town of Wawona in southern Yosemite. Over the Labor Day holiday we had a neat experience with Cabin 53. It had all of the basics that you could need and was cute and clean, and had decking all around. It was surrounded by a few other cabins and some nice pine trees. Staff from the Redwoods were friendly, accommodating, and responsive. There were many different sizes and types of cabins available, so both small and large groups can be accommodated. Unfortunately our cabin had a couple minor issues which couldn't be resolved, though they did try. The Redwoods community is located a short distance off the 41 in South Yosemite. It was still about 45 minutes to the main valley area, but it also had lots of neat things nearby as well. Still better than many options outside the park. Value was decent and we didn't feel like we were overcharged. This is a great option if you are looking for something a bit different to add that rustic cabin stay to your Yosemite trip.