My husband and I stayed the night Thursday September 25th 2025. There was absolutely no guest…read morethere, as well no staff onsite. Tiny cottage facing highway 120. There was no TV, no activities. There was one coffee POD. Bed was hard, no mattress pad, and one thin sheet and blanket. There we no extra blankets so we tried to use the OLD electric heater that smelled as though it was catching on fire so had to turn it off. The bathroom baseboard dirty, old plastic shower insert, sink was rusted. Absolutely no ambiance and we paid $250 for the night. I do not recommend.

Excellent. Peaceful. Have stayed there many times on way to Yosemite. Highly recommended.read more

100/10 starts for this family owned and operated bed and breakfast perfectly near the entrance to…read morethe park and the town of Groveland, a cute little historic mining town with shops and restaurants. Being in a beautiful home away from the city is what I needed (and the great sleep I had showed that)! The breakfast was superb both days and they even packed us a to go breakfast for the one day we went to the park early. I will definetely be back and bring friends and family with me!

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.

OK! After such an amazing experience last time, my wife and our family were excited to come back…read moreand stay at the Yosemite Gold Country Lodge again, In fact I am writing this review as I sit in bed on our third and final night of our stay here. If I could give this place 50 stars I would. I read in an awesome book called the Go Giver, that good businesses give an equal amount of value for the money, great businesses give more value than the money paid, but truly exceptional businesses provide better services and value than ANY amount of money can buy, and while you might be able to stay at a fancier hotel, you will NOT find better service, attention to your needs, and overall value in quality services rendered than here at the Gold Country Lodge, with Ken running things. I also just figured out that they have a clean bubbly hot tub here! I didn't even notice that last time! Not only were the rooms still clean and comfortable, the showers had great pressure, the coffee was fresh ground Starbucks, the AC worked great, the view was amazing, but the man who makes it all work with wit and humor, Ken, has been upping his game! We knew there was food available to buy here, hamburger, chicken, you name it, for grilling each night since this location isn't near anything, but Ken really took care of us above and beyond even last time! We called a few months ago to set up the reservation and he gave us an *amazing* price, and when we arrived not only did he have burgers, steak, chicken pasta salad, and tater tots for us, he also bbq'd it all for us, served us, provided EVERYTHING, and just made it SO amazing! And he did this ALL THREE NIGHTS! And for such an amazingly reasonable price I'm not even going to mention it here. It is service and customer care like this that creates value that far surpasses the cost, and that kind of amazingness creates lifelong loyalty and friendships, which is what I'm glad to have with Ken now. There's a ton of stuff I didn't mention because I can't remember it all, but the super nice lady and other man in the office were amazing as well, tending to every need of my wife, babies and myself, down to the smallest detail. I mean even when the tub plugging switch was stuck he came over with his tools and took it apart and had it fixed in 60 seconds, right after serving us steak, FROM HIS OWN CATTLE RANCH. Yeah, I'm serious. This guy Ken is a cowboy and rancher that raises his own Bulls and beef cattle right down the street from here. What can I say? You have NOTHING to worry about coming here to stay, except maybe when you have to go home, because then you'll only have store bought feed lot beef to eat and no cowboy to grow and BBQ it for you! Haha Thanks again Ken, we'll be back! M&M&m&m

Great place to stay! It is the CLEANEST MOTEL I'VE EVER BEEN TO. Even cleaner than some hotels I've…read morebeen to! With my OCD on cleanliness, especially during the COVID pandemic, I've been doing extra cleaning wherever I go. And I was beyond super impressed that when I went over every commonly used space and item, my Clorox wipe was beautifully white and clean. JUST AS IT SHOULD BE! It is very small, but my husband and I just needed the place to sleep and shower and it was absolutely perfect for us! Service at the front office was great! Super nice and super helpful with tips and suggestions about the tiny town. AC was great!!! Actually super great had to turn it down. And I also loved that the door was accessed through a code and not a key so it made checking out a breeze! We didn't have turn in a key! Which was great for us because we were leaving at 5am to head to Yosemite. I definitely recommend this place, for convenience and cleanliness. I wish all motels were like this place. I would definitely stay here again if I had the opportunity. P.S. I love the decor ever where. Definitely gives it character and it makes feel like the place is loved.

We had a one night stay here. Overall its okay. Some things…read morecan improve. First, on the day of check in, I received an email that my credit card was not accepted and that I have to call the hotel to confirm my booking. I never had this exprience in any other hotel. I called and they asked for my card details and the booking is confirmed. Is this usual process? It caused anxiety, is this the way how the hotel comfirms the guest is coming? Hoping for a response on this. Second, security latch in our room is broken. This is a security issue, even though there is a digital lock. I had to place the chairs on our door for 'more' security. Third, soap and shampoo in the shower are almost empty. I tried to use it but nothing comes out in the push bottle. Didnt bother to ask, luckily I brought my own toiletries. Fourth, top of refrigerator is dusty. Front desk lady was accommodating. Beds and sheets are clean. We had a room on the second floor on building 3.

Was in town for a quick two night stay. I booked directly on the lodge's website (2 queen…read morestandard). Check-in was smooth and easy. There are quite a few parking spots too, but we did stay on a Wednesday-Friday. We were luckily given a room on the second floor, so we didn't hear any hard footsteps through the walls. I also didn't hear much noise from adjoining rooms either and had a good sleep. AC worked quite well - it could be a tad loud at times. The room itself was quite clean when we arrived. Mostly everything worked well (we never used the tv or housekeeping). There were some things that could be improved in the room - nothing quite major but worth noting: - The toilet paper in the bathroom was not brand new. It was almost 75% used. - There was also a tissue box under the bathroom sink which also seemed 90% used as it ran out after using 2-3 tissues. - The drain in the shower could not be propped up by itself. It would always fall back down, so I'm not sure if it is supposed to be like that or we couldn't prop it up correctly. Other than that, the room was good.

I absolutely love this adorable private resort. We've been there for weekend getaways and attended…read morea wedding. Valerie is so sweet. My kids call her Grandma Val.

This stay was a veritable Garden of Eden! My fiancé and I have been to many places for weekends…read moreaway or family vacations in the last two years but Sparks Ranch ranks among the best experiences and settings yet! The owner is positively lovely and so very personable. She was more than accommodating to our every need! She was great with communication and kind to us. She treated my kids like they were her own. The grounds are surrounded by stunning nature and is steeped in history. We got a fun tour when we first arrived and we were all amazed by the clean and well maintained property. Our beds were so comfortable and we slept very well. My kids want to make visiting Sparks Ranch a regular annual experience and we are more than happy to oblige them!

We had our wedding at Airola Vineyards, and what can I say? It was MAGICAL! Everything was perfect!…read moreNicole, our wedding coordinator made our dreams come true. She was truly dedicated to the success of our wedding making sure we were stress-free the entire time. And I must add she is extremely creative! The owners (the Klauses) were also extremely diligent and genuinely cared that we would have the most amazing day. They are the kindest and most gracious people you will ever meet! The location/venue was perfect! I mean the view overlooking the lake was breathtaking! And it wasn't the only spot that was beautiful. Every inch of that property was gorgeous. It felt like I was in some magical land that I couldn't imagine even in my wildest dreams. I mean, our photographer was so inspired she kept finding great places for us to take pictures. Shout out to Renee as one of the Vendors too, she was handsdown one of the best decisions we made regarding the wedding. You will regret not booking her for your wedding/event. This was truly a memorable day and a huge reason for this was the people involved and the location. We didn't have to worry about random people showing up to our intimate wedding like I've seen happen at other venues. It was spacious enough to for a large wedding party without sacrificing comfort, we loved that we felt tucked away into nature while still having "city accommodations". And I must add, the view from the casita is unmatched. Best view on the property. I loved that it served as my bridal suite! I can't say enough about Airola Vineyards. Truly, our wedding was just enchanting. While our guests were originally skeptical about the location (many had to drive 8+ hours) once they arrived they all thanked us for the invitation because it meant they were in such a beautiful location. I'm surprised this place isn't better known and while I want to be selfish and not the let the secret out, I would be doing humanity a disservice if I didn't shout Airola Vineyards' (and it's staff) exceptionalism from the roof tops. I am convinced this is one of the most romantic places on planet Earth.

We had the most amazing stay at Airola road Vineyards. The most spectacular views I've ever seen…read morelike heaven on earth We stayed in the "Tiny Homes" which were packed with everything you needed for a long weekend. We forgot our bialetti and were worried we wouldn't be able to have coffee but the tiny homes had Bialettis as well as kettles, air fryers, great sized fridges, plus the cutest decor! We also had the most amazing assistance with staff who are on call, help with where to get my car fixed, great recommendations for breakfast and sites. We felt so looked after. There's so many areas to explore nearby, but also just using the pool/BBQ/Pickleball courts at the main house was so much fun. It was an incredible weekend and highly recommend to anyone wanting a little get away.

This place sucks. Be warned…read more You probably will be on a long drive to get here. When you arrive you will learn that there is no front desk at the Redbud Lodge. You have to drive two miles down the road to check in at the Cedar Lodge, then drive back the two miles to the Red Bud. That's exactly what you want to do when you get off a long road trip is to have to check in at another hotel to drive back to your hotel. I have never seen this before and I have stayed at hundreds of hotels in my lifetime. Then you get to your room and they don't have the decency of leaving the AC on. They turn it off entirely. So we arrived and the room was literally 90 degrees. The little ac unit by the door is pathetic and never came close to cooling the room down. The ceiling fan did not work either. It's just a dry sauna of a room. The bed is reasonably comfortable. The bathroom is ancient and has not seen a remodel since probably the Reagan Administration. This hotel sucks. Don't stay here. This place should be about $50 a night.

This is a basic road side motel. It was clean enough and spacious. The description said it had a…read morekitchen but no stove so we wasted some food we had brought for an oven. I knew this place did not have an office so we had to be sure to plan ahead and get extra toilet paper from the main office down the road. Inconvenient but not a deal breaker. Parking was an issue one night when apparently every room must have been full? Literally no parking, except ON the highway. We ended up squeezing in a grassy area near the house next door (which likely wasn't really meant for parking) but others not so lucky and had to park on side of the highway. Not good in an area that is pitch black at night, lucky they didn't get hit by someone coming around the corner too fast. Someone else said no WiFi but it was fine for us. Overall it was fine and convenient to the park but not sure I'd stay again. I think I'll try the June Bug lodge next time, their restaurant was great!

Deloro Valley is such a beautiful venue, and I've loved getting the chance to work there as a…read morewedding vendor! The property has so much charm, the bar area is gorgeous, and the whole space feels laid-back while still being really special. Sofia has also been wonderful every time I've worked with her, super friendly, communicative, welcoming, and easy to coordinate with. As a vendor, that makes such a huge difference on event days. I'm always happy when I see Deloro Valley on my calendar and would definitely recommend it to couples looking for a unique and beautiful place to get married in the foothills!

Deloro Valley is hard to describe until you've actually been there. It's 130+ acres tucked into the…read moreSierra foothills and somehow feels like its own little world. You can spend the afternoon by the pool, wander through the property, catch the sunset from the Upper Village, sit in the wood-fired sauna, and end the night dancing somewhere you didn't even realize existed when you arrived. What makes Deloro really special is the character and heart behind it. You can feel how much love, creativity, and hard work has gone into building this place and making it what it is. It's a little wild, constantly evolving, and has a kind of magic that creates lasting memories. Every wedding, festival, retreat, or gathering takes on a life of its own here. There really isn't another place quite like it.