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4.2 (70 reviews)

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Lisa R.

I would like to say all positive but this resort could be so much more. Not kept up very well. I thought there would be an active cantina and tiki bar but apparently only active during events held there. It says 3 hiking trails on the property but my dog could only find the 1 which we found a broken snow shovel and other garbage. Its a shame they let this family property get run down. Please call Hotel Impossible to help you. The grounds are beautiful with the trees and the rock pool, but the club house needs all the junk removed so you can play foosball.

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Terri M.

If your looking for a quiet get away; away from it all, this is the place to come. If you have teens who are always on the phone... they wont have that choice here. It is a windy drive and the service isn't very good, so they wont have a choice but to get off of their devices. At night the wifi doesn't work very well and you'll have 1 or 2 cell phone bars. So if you need to get ahold of someone, you may need to go into town to make a call or use the internet. If you like vintage things you will love this place. Some people's reviews complained that they aren't more "modern" or "up to date"... uh thats the point. They had a barn/cantina area that they use for events. In side there is a bar and some vintage furniture. We thought it was super cute. Next to it is a pond which was pretty empty since it hasn't rained much this year. They also have a clubhouse that is open all day that has a bathroom downstairs along with some vintage items. My daughter had no clue what the operator switchboard was, so I showed her how it was used and how "back in the day" thats how we had calls connected. This was also her first time playing pool and she LOVED it. It was either 50 cents or a dollar per game. She was determined to beat me so we played probably like 6 games each day. She also got get first experience playing table foosball, that was interesting. Upstairs there are some couches and a bar area you can use. Outside they have some outdoor games, gorgeous pool and spa. Sadly the spa wasn't working when we were there. I guess the day before we left there was a guy repairing the heat component on it. They have a walking path but we couldn't seem to actually find where it went. The actual little cabin was cute. If you need darkness to sleep, make sure you bring an eye mask because it's super bright. There is a shower made for us short people, lol. There is also a microwave, small fridge, table and bbq outside. Cute lil place overall!

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Mary H.

I was looking for quite awhile to find a place we could go to for our anniversary that we could take our little dog. We got him from a shelter at the beginning of Covid and he has a really hard time leaving him with others, and boarding him is something I just can't do as he was in a cage for awhile before we got him. So looking for a place that would be nice and easy to walk Winslow, plus be a great get away for us was really not easy. I'm so happy I found the Lazy Z! The cottages are cute and perfect for 2. They have some bigger homes on the property, but we only saw them from the outside. There are acres of paths and lanes to walk and the outdoor pool and spa is beautiful. We didn't see many other people at all, and we had no contact with the staff except the housekeeper who brought us new towels. Check in was so simple, in fact there really wasn't any! I received a text from Launa with directions and the number of our cottage. We were to go and the door would be unlocked with a key on the table. Anything we needed, we could text. There was a little kitchenette with plates, flatware, glasses and a Keurig coffee master with 6 pods. Bring your own for more coffee. There is a small frig, toaster and microwave. Everything we needed. I also brought my air fryer, as I can cook most anything in it. We had a nice roast one night that I cooked. So simple. We stayed for 3 nights, and explored the surrounding areas. The clubhouse is a walk from the cottages, so if you are not able to walk uphill you will need to drive. There is an ice machine both inside and outside the clubhouse. There are games, blackjack and poker tables, ping pong and pool, a big fireplace, TV and a bar that are all available to use. There is a vending machine with sodas downstairs. You could stay in the clubhouse with your family for hours and enjoy all it has to offer. The Lazy Z is close to Sonora for food and shopping. We also went to Jackson, Columbia and Arnold. My favorite was the drive we took up to Pinterest and we were able to play in the snow. The pros are friendly, helpful staff, secluded, safe place to stay and get away in a peaceful, beautiful setting. The water features are lovely and you can use the outdoor spa. We saw someone in it one time, otherwise it was empty. The cons are the mattress was hard and needs updating, the bathroom is tiny and the hot water only lasted about 5 minutes because of a time water heater. The cottages are basically tiny trailer homes. They are plenty for 2, and again, they have bigger homes to rent on the property. The price to bring out dog was $25 a night which is steep as we stayed for 3 nights. I think a cleaning deposit would be better and maybe one small charge extra. You wouldn't have known we had a dog and we actually left the place better than when we came as we picked up some trash on the property that others had left. It was in the higher priced side, and if you want more luxury you may want a hotel. We enjoyed our stay and may go back in the future!

Melissa G.

Wonderful place to stay. Clean rooms beautiful setting inside and out. I would recommend a mini or long vacation. We live 5 minutes away and enjoyed a nice, private, beautiful, mini vacation.

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Kimberly B.

This place is so amazing I'm not sure where to even start with the review. I will start with my drive there. On the way I received a text from Launa way before check in time telling me my cottage was ready, included directs on how to get to my cottage once I was on the property and that they room key was in my room waiting for me. I'm always skeptical about a place I haven't been to yet. Internet pictures can lie. Let me just say the pictures on Yelp & their website do not do this place justice. It is so nice, the cottages are adorable, everything was clean, and I didn't want to leave. We walked around the grounds to the pool, checked out the clubhouse, and an employee even let us check out the bigger cabins for the future. Plus you can't beat the price. I liked it so much that I made reservations for summer. Can't wait to go back. Hoping next time I get to see Gizmo.

Faye P.

Definitely coming back here! What a great little retreat in the woods, so great that I didn't have cell/internet service. Which means I had more time to enjoy the relaxing tall trees surrounding the small cabin. Too bad we were not able to enjoy the water feature and jacuzzi as we were short on time, but we did take a look at it and it looks just as promised. The entire resort was unusually quiet and empty, which made the whole experience much worthwhile and relaxing but a little eerie. We are able to check in early and check out late and the whole process of booking was smooth. This place was pretty central to popular attractions: Twain Harte 5 minutes away, Black Oak casino 30 minutes away, Natural bridge 30 minutes away and columbia historic park 20 minutes away.

We stayed overnight in one of the cottages last week. We loved this resort so much I just booked another stay! The cabins look nice too. I really liked how the cottages still had a camp feel to them. The property is beautiful. Lots of trees and space to wander. The pool is absolutely gorgeous. They have ping pong and cornhole, fire pits, hammocks, horseshoe pit. This is a great place for kids and families! We look forward to our next visit and many more!

This was such a great mini vacation! Newly remodeled cabin with tons of room. Can't wait to come back!

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The staff is outstanding. Launa was amazing and very accommodating. Such a cute place. Can't wait to rebook.

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Sugar Pine Cabin - Sugar Pine Cabin

Sugar Pine Cabin

5.0(2 reviews)
1.7 mi

We stayed here in July with our three kids (3,7 & 8), this home/location was perfect for our…read morefamily. Kids were safe and comfortable, which makes Mom & Dad happy! Here's what I wrote to the owners after we left: I cannot express to you how happy we were with our trip and your home was a major part of that! To be honest, the pictures online do not do justice to show the amount of space we had. I LOVED all the labels and how easy it made everything (TVs, refrigerator, garbage, etc.) to use. All of the outlets and modernization in that aspect were awesome. We all had so much fun in the game room and many hours were spent there with our kids. Our son, 8, loves all things video games and it was a treat to show him games we used to play when we were kids. The walk to the lake was easy. And, oh man, that little lake. What an ideal spot for our family. Our youngest is 3 and we felt so comfortable in that environment for all of our kids. We met your neighbor, Doug, and had some good chats with him. What a guy! Your binder with information was heavily used. We managed to get out and about a little bit: Columbia for gold panning, Lyons Reservoir, Fraser Flats, Pinecrest, my husband even made it way up Sonora Pass for a hike in the snow, while we soaked in the 80 degree weather. Unfortunately our fishing skills are lacking and we didn't catch dinner, but we still had fun trying. I will (and already have) share your rental with anyone looking and we hope to be back in the future. Our kids did not want to come home...we took them to Kauai last year and they didn't say that when we left there. Thanks for making such a magical place available to the masses. This is a family vacation we will never forget.

We had our family reunion in the cabin last week and thoroughly enjoyed it! It definitely has a…read more"cabin" feel with forest in the back yard and deer sightings a couple of times on the property. We loved the little lake just a short walk away. Bring something to float on for a thoroughly relaxing experience! Our family is the outdoor type, but I was surprised how often we gravitated down to the arcade room for some fun competition. The cabin was clean, and everyone said that their beds were comfortable. Everything we needed to cook for a crowd was available including 2 coffee pots to accommodate our caffeine and decaf preferences at the same time. The owner, Eric, did a great job communicating with us and making sure that everything was going well. Neighbors were friendly, too. If you're expecting a luxury hotel with granite counter tops, this is not the place to come. If you want a relaxing, comfortable, and peaceful place to vacation with access to amazing outdoor activities, I definitely recommend this. That being said, let me tell you a few gems that we experienced while we were there... We drove up to Pine Crest Lake (probably about 20-25 minute drive from the cabin) and spent several hours hiking around the lake. There's a nice beach and picnic area, too, if you're not into the hiking. It's a beautiful area that reminded me a lot of Tahoe. We also went to Big Trees (an hour drive from the cabin). The North Grove of the park is impressive, I'm sure, but we drove down to the less travelled South Grove and had a great day of hiking while viewing some amazing trees (up to 25 feet diameter). A third adventure I would highly recommend is the Natural Bridges trail (about half way to Big Trees or 30 min from the cabin). The trail is about 1 mile long and takes you to a stream that goes through a cave. Bring your floaties so that you can float into the cave! What a treat! And a stop in the old gold mining town of Columbia for ice cream on the way home topped the day off. Great family vacation spot! Thanks, Eric!

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Sugar Pine Cabin - So much fun in the game room!

So much fun in the game room!

Sugar Pine Cabin - Nice view off the back deck

Nice view off the back deck

Sugar Pine Cabin - This perfect spot was just a quick walk from the cabin and was great for the entire family

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This perfect spot was just a quick walk from the cabin and was great for the entire family

Rush Creek Lodge & Spa - Yosemite - Lodge King

Rush Creek Lodge & Spa - Yosemite

4.0(538 reviews)
25.8 mi
Eco-friendly
Locally sourced ingredients

Came by for dinner on the way out of the park. Wish we'd come earlier in our trip, since the food…read morewas both excellent and reasonably priced. Service - 5/5 Waitstaff here killed it. Smoked Duck Leg - 5/5 Smoky and crispy on the outside but not overcooked, the rich duck leg pairs perfectly with the creamy sweet potato puree. A must. Cioppino - 5/5 A spicy tomato-based seafood soup, packed full of halibut, scallops, shrimp and mussels. Entree-size. If you're in the mood for soup, this is where its' at. Bison Chili - 4/5 Good flavor, and very heavy on the meat. This one will fill you up. Charcuterie - 3/5 Some of this is quite good, but I wasn't too wild about the pickles or pepperoni. There are better options. California Cheese Platter - 5/5 The two gentlemen in my party who split this gave it rave reviews. Tiramisu - 2/5 Perhaps the only dish we ordered that resulted in any level of disappointment, I'm given to understand there wasn't much coffee flavor to be had with this one.

Our experience at Rush Creek Lodge was truly phenomenal. Both my wife and I work in hospitality, so…read morewe recognize what great service looks like--and Rush Creek absolutely delivers. The team clearly loves what they do, and it shows in every interaction across the resort. This was our family's first visit to Yosemite, and the resort felt like a true haven for both our son and us. There were so many thoughtful touches--from daily activities to easy access to beautiful trails. Our son especially loved the programming, from bingo to making clay animal handprints, and it was amazing to see how much he learned and enjoyed himself. The spa experience was a highlight. Alyssa provided the best facial I've ever had--her warmth, expertise, and attention to detail were truly exceptional. The spa facilities themselves were also fantastic and added to the overall sense of relaxation. The food was excellent, and we loved starting our mornings with coffee and fresh bakery items from the gift shop (which also had great finds for friends and family). Another standout was Mary Jane from the room service team--her service was best-in-class, always thoughtful, with extra touches like additional towels and personalized notes that made a real difference. We also appreciated the welcome gift for our son--it was such a meaningful and memorable touch. Rush Creek Lodge exceeded our expectations in every way. We can't wait to return.

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Rush Creek Lodge & Spa - Yosemite - Pool Area

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Rush Creek Lodge & Spa - Yosemite - Villa Deck

Villa Deck

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Evergreen Lodge Yosemite - Evergreen Lodge Main Plaza

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

4.3(439 reviews)
24.5 mi
$$$
Eco-friendly
Private events

Recently, we had the opportunity to visit this beautiful serene setting for a wedding. The cabins…read moreare perfect accommodations for a rustic woodsy stay. When we arrived, the front desk staff were so nice and friendly and answered all our questions with ease. It really was a wonderful weekend - everyone is so nice and made our stay even better. The Tavern has lots of delicious choices for breakfast, with a wait staff that made sure our coffee cups were always full. One staffer saw us trying to figure out where the ceremony was happening, and they literally stopped what they were doing and walked us to the beautiful ceremony setting; well above and beyond his regular duties. If you have the opportunity to visit Yosemite, a 100% recommend staying at the Evergreen Lodge- we will definitely be coming back.

This review is two part. First for the Lodge accommodations and the second for the on-site…read moreRestaurant and Tavern. We stayed on-site for the Christmas holiday and ate all our meals at the Lodge restaurant and tavern. 1) Lodge Accommodations -We always stay in the Deluxe Cabin - King. It's wonderful, cozy, spacious, and always clean. -The staff has always been exceptional, welcoming, and helpful, especially or despite working over holidays. -The nightly s'mores don't hurt -This holiday trip, Dez and Deneja, did a tremendous job with activities and were overall delightful. -Plenty to do (between hikes, games, and relaxing) to unwind with time away from electronics. 2) Restaurant and Tavern I'll start with the good: -The salads are really good and portion is large. -They have several options to accommodate different dietary restrictions. -Elk meatloaf is consistent and delicious -Sea Bass on Christmas was delightful (my husband's entree dish) -Servers & bar tenders are wonderful The bad: [Christmas Eve] Avoid the trout & gnocchi; trout was extremely dry and I'm not sure you could call whatever we received gnocchi. The "gnocchi" was too mushy, not much shape, and had a very off putting taste & fragrance. The worst: [Christmas] It was a prefixed menu, with delicious sounding options. One of the options was a Scotch Egg, seemed like an appropriate choice given the holiday. My husband chose the salad. I wish I had chosen the soup. When the scotch egg arrived, it looked good. Upon cutting, the pork/sausage was raw. The server, Cara (who was amazing the whole meal), apologized and took the dish back. The kitchen made a second attempt and the restaurant or kitchen manager stated that she watched them cook this one longer to ensure it was fully cooked. Well, it was more cooked than the last attempt. However, there were still clearly raw sections closer to the egg. Now, I can understand this isn't a regular menu dish, things happen, usually not a big deal. Yet, the restaurant or kitchen manager (didn't catch her name), decided to gaslight me instead. She said the pink bits are expected given that they use paprika (If that was the case, the rest of the meat wouldn't change colors when cooked nor would it be a different texture). She stated they only had the salad or I'd have to accept this, they were out of other options. Fair. Obviously, I didn't want food poisoning and didn't accept it. Cara did provide a 10% discount and, again, was extremely lovely the whole time. The tone and gaslighting from the restaurant or kitchen manager was completely unacceptable and off putting. We've stayed at Evergreen Lodge multiple times, included over the holidays; dining at the Restaurant and Lodge the majority of meals, with acceptable or great experiences. We'll continue to stay at Evergreen Lodge, but either dine at Rush Creek or select safer/regular menu items when dining here again.

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Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
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The Cottages at La Honda Park - The barn --- what a great place!

The Cottages at La Honda Park

5.0(18 reviews)
14.1 mi
$$

Tomorrow it will be two weeks since we left Shangri-La. That is what I call the Cottages at La…read moreHonda Park. We stayed at in the Welcome House South. A very comfortable and quiet little cottage. Although, the bathroom was huge with a walk-in shower. There are no tvs in the cottages and the WiFi is a little dodgy. Cell phone reception isn't the best either. I think what I am getting at is that you can really disconnect when you say at La Honda Park. You are forced to communicate with your loved ones. The cottages are only equipped with a microwave. If you want to cook something more robust, there is a communal kitchen in the pool house. Believe me, it has everything you need. Also, there are bbqs in just about every common area. Aside from the beautiful grounds and comfortable accommodations, there is the barn. The barn is probably the best part about this place. It has a foosball table, a pool table, poker table, dart board, and a tv. The back doors slide open to a small seating area overlooking Angel Creek. I can't describe it. You just need to experience. The owner are Jenn and Barr. They were so nice. Once we checked in, they left us alone. In fact, they left the property. Besides my family, there was another family staying in the Main House. They were very nice and welcoming. I can't wait to go back and sit next to the creek and drink my morning coffee.

At first, I didn't want to write a review, because this is the kind of place you want to keep…read moresecret. A gaggle of girlfriends rented three cottages here, as three of us were celebrating our 40th/41st birthdays. The perfect "home base" for staging an attack upon Murphys downtown shopping, dining and wine tasting establishments, or as a leap-off point for local hikes and the gorgeous Moaning and Mercer Caverns. Each cottage is appointed with a gas-fueled faux wood-stove fireplace (easy operation via thermostat), fridge, micro, coffee maker, basic silverware/plates/cups, wonderful showers (great for power-washing off the mud and sweat after a day of rappelling and spelunking!) and extremely comfortable queen beds. Each cottage has its own character, giving the feel of the kind of decor a favorite aunt might select for your family's personal mountain cabin. Extremely clean and comfortable! Hang out by the fire, or chill out on your own front porch overlooking the lawn and creek. Or... ...head over to The Barn, a communal recreation room appointed with an air-hockey table, pool table, kitchen area (including a wine fridge!) and big-screen satellite TV/sat radio. The Barn was recently remodeled, using reclaimed barnwood, corrugated metal (for the ceiling sub-roof) and a pretty brilliant wallcovering that looks like warm old plaster, but is actually recycled craft paper and some sort of natural varnish. Cool! Also, a few relics from the region's mining days. There are board games, darts, books and other stuff to keep the individual, family or small group entertained. There's a large swimming pool (unheated in winter) and a small wading pool adjacent to another community kitchen and outdoor picnic area, and the only thing this area lacks is a hot tub. (Hint, hint!) Finally, there's Cosmo, the biggest, sweetest cat you'll ever want to kidnap. He's not allowed in the cabins, but he'll happily keep you company as you read a book on the porch, or wander up to the beautiful waterfalls behind the barn. He'll also keep score if you want to use the bocce court or horseshoe pits! Parking is limited, so don't expect to haul in ATV trailers or your RVs, but that's about the only con to this wonderful little family-run resort!

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The Cottages at La Honda Park - Good times in the barn

Good times in the barn

The Cottages at La Honda Park - Games and tv in the barn

Games and tv in the barn

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Black Oak Casino Resort - A nice chocolate near our pillows was nice.

Black Oak Casino Resort

3.1(509 reviews)
4.4 mi

Black Oak has really come a long way over the years with the improvements they've made. The hotel…read morerooms are nice, and the casino itself is clean and well maintained. There's a café and a good sit-down restaurant on site, plus an arcade and bowling alley on the lower level, which is a fun bonus. If you enjoy gambling, definitely sign up for a players card. They're pretty generous with coupons and free night offers. For those traveling with a camping trailer, the RV park is very nice and conveniently located within walking distance of the casino. There's also a shuttle that runs regularly to and from the casino. Overall, it's a solid destination and an easy getaway, especially if you're in the Central Valley. It's about a 1 hour and 20 minute drive.

I've been to three locations for casinos: Atlantic City, NJ, the Cincinnati, Ohio/Southeastern…read moreIndiana area, and this area. I was expecting music performances and other acts, coupons, all sorts of gaming, and many places to eat (and drink). I saw a parking garage with all of the handicap spots filled. If they had them on other levels, I didn't see those. I saw many, many slot machines, poker, and blackjack. I saw a drink fountain with around 6 brands of soda, one of which wasn't working. The coffee had one not working. No one seemed to be carrying drinks around the floor. There were no musical performances. The cafe was re-worked, according to the person with me, and not for the better. Apparently, there was a buffet. The choices for food were good and the portion was very good for the price. The workers seemed friendly. The gift shop was a bit over-priced but otherwise as reasonable as a hospital gift shop. I sat beside the person I drove to the casino and my machine seemed more favorable, but, it was hungry in the end. I even got ahead for a while. It was most definitely smoky but once we sat at the slot machines, it wasn't bad. Who knows if I'll return, unless someone needs me to drive them there. I usually only gamble when I go out to eat.

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Black Oak Casino Resort - Hallway

Hallway

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Firefall Ranch Yosemite - pool

Firefall Ranch Yosemite

3.9(71 reviews)
17.2 mi
$$$
Family-owned & operated
Luxury

AMAZING experience. We came over the weekend and were blown away from the second we got there…read more The property is STUNNING, the rooms are so clean, private, and modern. And the service was top notch. We also ate at the restaurant for dinner every night, but since we had our dog with us they sat us outside and made sure we felt comfortable. That's probably my only knock, is that if you're marketing it as dog friendly, there should be some better restaurant options for dogs. But honestly they were very accommodating. We thought we were going to be bummed to be so far out of the valley floor, but it turned out to be the perfect escape from the crowds. We will definitely be coming back.

What an incredible place. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but the value shows up the moment you set…read morefoot on the property--everything is stunning, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed. You genuinely don't need to leave to have a full vacation. There's miniature golf, a rock-climbing wall, beautiful hiking trails, yard games, and plenty of quiet spots to just relax and take in the scenery. The heated, 24/7 pool is a huge bonus, especially after a long hike or a day exploring Yosemite. The food is surprisingly good for a resort-style property, and you can tell they put real effort into it rather than treating it as an afterthought. But what really sets Firefall Ranch apart is the staff. They're warm, attentive, and seem to genuinely enjoy being there. And if you're traveling with a dog--this is the place. They don't just tolerate pets; they welcome them. Our pup was treated with more kindness here than at most places that claim to be "dog friendly." It makes the whole experience feel that much more relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, Firefall Ranch feels like a little pocket of luxury and adventure tucked right outside Yosemite. Worth every penny and absolutely somewhere we'd return to.

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Cottage

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The pool perfect after a exploration day

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