My friends and I wanted to get away for a weekend to celebrate December birthdays and the holidays…read moreand found the Manzanita Cabin on Airbnb! It was perfect because we could only stay overnight and this was the only place we could find that was flexible. Fairly close to Yosemite in case you wanted to visit and VERY close to Bass Lake! Randy, our host, communicated with me right as I booked the cabin and was always easy to get a hold of. When we arrived, he gave us a thorough tour of the cabin and instructions on how to use everything. Manzanita Cabin is absolutely thee most charming cabin I've ever stayed in!! We were a party of 12 and fit comfortable in this spacious place. The huge wood table fit us all comfortably for meals and we had a great time playing games/sitting around the wood burning fireplace in the living room as well. The kitchen was very spacious and had everything we needed in regards to pots, pans, plates, utensils, etc. The rooms were comfy and had furnaces in case we wanted a little extra warmth. There were three bathrooms all beautifully renovated! Downstairs there's even a small game room for kids and a huge garage with a washer and dryer if needed. Though a little chilly, we spent some time on the porches that wrapped around the whole house. This cozy cabin definitely stole our hearts and we cannot wait to return!! Randy has a Facebook page that you can contact him directly!

We stayed at this absolutely amazing cabin for the weekend. The minute we strolled in we were taken…read moreback by how beautiful the cabin was on the inside. Randy was there to greet us and show us around, (thank you Randy, you were amazing and we love your cabin) we felt right at home with this spot, everything we needed was here... All we did was bring the food! Waking up to the falling of the leaves and the fireplace was so relaxing... and the kids loved the game room downstairs. This was everything we hoped for!! We will be coming back again!! Thank you for being awesome Randy!! We will call you soon!

Could very well be the highlight of visiting Yosemite. Great views from the bedroom and patio, cozy…read moreinteriors and deer grazing outside -- stay in the midst of nature at Vulture's View. Only 30 mins away from Yosemite (about 1.5 hr from Glacier's Point) this b&b is in the quaint town of Oakhurst with a reasonable mix of restaurants and cafes. Must stay on your next Yosemite trip.

When you drive up the driveway, the first thing you see is an old red gas station garage/barn…read morecovered in vintage signs. You can also expect to see a family of deer walking around the garden. Unfortunately the grounds are not as nice as I expected from the pictures on the website. The area around the driveway, garage, and parking area was very dry and it could use some water and landscaping. This is the kind of place you want to see a beautiful garden so you can sit outside and enjoy the warm weather and scenic views! As far as our stay went, let me start out by saying that Judy, the owner, is a total sweetie. She greeted us with open arms and a big smile. She showed us to our room (room 1), which had a "private" porch, "private" hot tub, and a beautiful view. Then, she sat us down and explained to us the rules, which were plenty: Take a shower before using the hot tub , hair up in the hot tub, only use the green towels for the hot tub, don't waste electricity, keep the noise to a minimum, don't drink too much in the hot tub, don't waste water, "quite time" starts at 9pm, etc....she said if any of the rules were broken, we would be charged extra. For $170 a night, we didn't expect as many rules. This was my boyfriend's first visit to Yosemite so I wanted to stay someplace wonderful. Although Vulture's View was nice and had an amazing view from the hot tub, it was not as wonderful as I had expected for the price. The first night we enjoyed a beer and a delicious dinner at Yosemite Forks Mountain House Restaurant in Oakhurst. Yum! I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The next morning we got up at 4:30am and headed to Yosemite to hike Half Dome. Great time. We returned after dinner, around 8:30pm, a little surprised to find that our bed was not made and our towels were not replenished. Also, we were not given any additional food for the next day's breakfast. Pros: * Friendly hosts * Deer frequently roam the property * the private outdoor jacuzzi w/ amazing view * comfortable bed w/ nice sheets * nice fireplace (although it was way too hot to use it) * the room was stocked with fruit, mini-cereal, coffee, a mini fridge, a microwave, etc. * flat-screen tv w/ cable & dvd player * room was a cool temperature (providing a nice relief from the heat outside) . Cons: * We had a non smoking room, but it smelled of cigarette smoke. * Jacuzzi wasn't that hot (and took a LONG time to heat up) * the grounds could have been kept up a little bit better * too many rules * we left for the day and when we came back our bed was not made and towels were not replenished. * dirty wine glasses :( * although there was a coffee maker in the room, the coffee and cream were not good. (and I was really looking forward to a cup of coffee after waking up at 3:30am before hiking Half Dome) * the alarm clock's alarm was broken Recommendations: * Bring a bottle of wine to enjoy while watching the sunset in the hot tub * Bring your own shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. * Make sure to read the guest book (filled with many cute stories) * Bring your own coffee and cream (and some food to stock your mini-fridge)

Such a warm charming home overlooking the hills, trees and visiting deer from the sunrises to the…read moresunsets. Plenty of space for family time and game room downstairs. Such a great location, not too far from lovely sites, vineyards and roasted coffee beans. Enjoyed sitting outside on the decks for breakfast and dinners. I can't wait to go back!!!

My friends & I stayed at the beautiful house in Oakhurst. It was secluded with beautiful views! The…read morehouse is large with all the amenities, including a huge game room with pool table, air hockey & darts!! My favorite part of staying here was having dinner on the porch & looking at the view & sunset & seeing deer! During the day we set off to tour Oakhurst. We went to Mariposa Coffee Company, Butterfly Creek Winery, The Forks Saloon which had a live band, line dancing & the best burger I've had!! We also went to Bass Lake & shopping. I recommend staying here as the house was comfortable, clean & relaxing. We saw deer every day. I loved that we could just relax & enjoy being in this gorgeous place away from the busy city life. A true piece of Heaven! Looking forward to staying here again! Sincerely, Jennifer

Very pleasant place with a decilious owner who make all for enjoyable stay…read moreRoom is cosy and large ( tv wifi...) opening on the meadows Country is nice and calm and u can enjoy the sunset on the desk in ur rocking chair Special mention for breakfast, wonderful and various ( change every day) and the owners cakes are great Close to yosemite I highly recommand

I am so glad most other lodgings were filled, otherwise I would have not been able to stay at…read moreRavensbrook. Sherri was helpful in offering suggestions regarding the area and was very accommodating when asked to prepare breakfast early, which was superb! She often prepared more than necessary, so that I was able to take some leftovers with me for snacking on the way into Yosemite. This place was the best value and the best quality establishment I stayed at during my visit - free Internet and thoughtful breakfast options. I'm definitely staying here again the next time I'm in California!

First timer and will be a life-long visitor from now on!…read more SERVICE: Amazing! Super welcoming staff and accommodating. We ended up extending our stay and took care of it right away. I was about to cancel our reservation due to the recent snow/winter storm and even with chains we were worried about becoming stranded but they were kind enough to offer a reschedule due to the promo being non cancellable. Glad we stuck through the new reservation! Communication was very easy; either through messages or phone call and our needs were met quickly. Being a first timer in the resort and the area, they were very helpful with answering our questions about things to do or where to go. I can't say enough good things about their staff. Check in was a breeze with online and at registration, so was check out. AMENITIES: Granted we went during winter months and right after a snowstorm so we really weren't able to use the amenities such as the pool or hot tub but we were able to walk around and it was open. The Pines market is very convenient with all our needs as well as the other shops and stores for snacks or different foods. Parking was easy at the registration although they might need to repaint some of the numbers or lines in front of the chalets but other than that, no issues with parking at all. ROOM/ACCOMMODATION: We reserved a 2 queens chalet with lakeside view. Unfortunately, our view was blocked by the electric pole/trees towards the lake but can still see some of the lake. It was still a beautiful view and the location of our chalet was close to the amenities. The chalet was clean and had no harsh cleaning solution smells. I loved that it came with a kitchenette and the balcony to do some outdoor grilling. The place was comfortable and homey. I wish there was just another toilet upstairs lol because there was 4 of us and we somehow managed to want to use the restroom at the same time multiple times LOL. But otherwise, everything was in working condition. As a suggestion, if they can change the bedroom tv to a smart tv because the cable channels kept glitching and channel options were slim also if possible just have it on the wall, creates more walking space because it was pretty tight walking to the beds lol. There's this little cubby space on the other side of the bathroom wall where a dresser (a tall one) could be put instead. Otherwise, I still very much loved our stay. We absolutely did not want to leave. I cannot wait to book this resort again. Highly recommend! Wonderful staff, amenities and accommodation! Close to yosemite and oakhurst. Very convenient.

I only stayed one night at The Pines Resort in Bass Lake, but it was enough to absolutely love it…read more Our cabin was small but super cozy, just a short walk to the lake, and we had a great lake view from our balcony. The cabins freely a bit outdated, but the property is really clean and well kept, and the restaurants and bars were amazing. We had such a fun time. Huge shoutout to Kim from the security team, who was incredibly friendly, patient, and took great care of us, even shuttling us back and forth to the Pines Bar a few times. Honestly, every staff member we encountered was awesome. Short stay, great experience, and we'll definitely be back.

This best western was one of the nicest I have ever stayed in the lobby was inviting the atmosphere…read morewas welcoming. The staff was very friendly and willing to talk about restaurants and the best way to get to Yosemite and other questions that we had. The whole property was well kept and felt very safe easy driving directions to get to our hotel room. We were blessed with a hotel first floor had a great patio out, looking into a wooded area. Parking was very easy we park just a few spots away from our hotel room. They EV charging stations for vehicles and other things plenty of handicap parking all throughout the facility and also a restaurant right in the middle of this place so you don't have to go very far to get good food Speaking of good food, their breakfast buffet by far put it over the top because a lot of times you go to hotels and you get maybe a continental breakfast just a few items and you're not really interested in those items but this breakfast buffet was overwhelming because it was so amazing and on this trip we finally got to eat a good meal at a hotel They had pancake sausage, eggs, different kinds of bacon, like four or five different juices, six or seven different coffees, bagels plenty of people behind the counter to serve you fresh fruit, all kind of stuff and it was well laid out. A very relaxing environment that you can walk in get your breakfast sit down and really enjoy your time there and go back for seconds and know it was gonna be hot and fresh every time so I truly recommend this place because of how relaxing it was how easy it was to get in and out of and the food quality for breakfast was amazing. The only thing that was a little bit still out of date, but still look good was the rooms they are older style rooms not updated like a lot of other places are, but it was an amazing stay great facilities and we will stay here every time we go to Yosemite

This is my first time ever staying at a Best Western and I have to say I'm impressed. I chose this…read morehotel over the others in Oakhurst because it allowed dogs and looked like it belonged in the woods! My boyfriend, dog and I were going to visit Yosemite and stayed here. It was about an hour into the park each day but totally worth it. The room was clean, comfortable and convenient as my room was by one of the electric car chargers (by the gym). Totally free to use btw! The room did have a dog like smell but what do you expect at a dog friendly hotel by so many hiking spots. The staff when I checked in and out were super friendly too!

Such a Gem!!! I was in love with this cute little inn as soon as I drove down the driveway. I told…read moremy husband I wanna come back before even getting our room key. The staff was so kind and made us feel right at home. Our room was so nicely put in together and very clean. They offered complimentary water and coffee in our rooms which was such a treat. The evening wine reception and morning breakfast were fantastic. Definitely well exceeded any expectations we had. It was also nice getting a chance to mingle with some of the others staying at the inn. People traveling from all over the world to see the beauty of Yosemite. A short drive into the park and into the town of Oakhurst. Very convenient. All I can really say is this Inn will hold a special place in my heart and I can't wait to go back.

Charming boutique hotel, large rooms, comfortable beds, great location. Enjoyed getting to know the…read morefun and friendly staff who roll out the red carpet for all their guests. From the hot breakfast to the wine reception, I was beyond delighted. It was a short drive to Bass Lake and an enjoyable drive to Yosemite. I hope to come back every year.

Dawn is someone who brings a smile to anyone at dawn and dusk and at any time of the day and night…read more A beautiful home near Yosemite. Warm hospitality, great breakfast, and coffee. Clean, comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. And the outdoor area with deer is something to dream about. My Portuguese "children" loved everything about Dawn and her Mighty Oaks. My husband who does not say a lot said to me, "It is such a pleasant and wonderful experience." Yes, Dawn is an inspiration to me. She has re-invented herself and brought back faith to me that yes, we the common people can fight back (and win) against our crazy, greedy "banksters". I will go back to stay with her any time I have out of town guests waning to go to Yosemite. It may be as early as November. See you soon Dawn. I do not know of any other accommodation close to Yosemite this good and this inexpensive. Did I say how cute her visiting grandchildren were? It was delightful to meet her son and daughter in law as well. It was a full house but we had so much room and privacy that at times it felt we were the only four there.