Amazing! This place felt like visiting one of your favorite family members as a kid. Beautiful…read moreviews of the Merced River, warm home-cooked breakfast, fantastic park information, cozy rooms/beds, and the sweetest owners. I felt sad saying by to Ron and Liz because they made us feel so welcome and at home. I'm glad we found this place and can't wait to stay during our next Yosemite trip! Thank you so much for everything.

My husband & I are in our 30s & we had THE best stay at this B&B (our first experience in an actual…read morebed & breakfast). We were able to hike in Yosemite using the YARTS bus system ($30 round trip) & came home to a freshly made bed & homemade cookies every night after hiking all day. Liz made us a delicious breakfast at 8:30am (although she did ask if we wanted it earlier) & we caught the YART into the park at 9:15- hiking by 10am. Our hosts were fantastic, the room (top floor) was HUGE & definitely cool- even on a 95 degree day (those other reviews are ridiculous- Liz had no issues keeping us comfortable- in both AC use & shade for breakfast). On the last day of our trip the YART busses didn't show up for our trip back & Ron rescued us from the park late at night (we were literally stranded in Yosemite). I will say If you are in your 20s, looking to party this isn't the place for you. If you are a recluse not wanting to socialize, this isn't the place for you. But If you have 4 kids & plan on leaving them at home- this is totally worth it. In every aspect. My husband & I played scrabble at night with white claws & listened to the river... we slept in... someone else cooked for us...we hiked all day & came home to a cozy bed & friendly faces. Ron & Liz are definitely "chatty" as some have mentioned in other reviews, but you're staying in their home- so we felt it was all apart of the B&B adventure/experience. We will 100% stay here again and recommend it to all of our friends.

We reserved two rooms for our wedding guests and both sets of guests said they enjoyed their stay…read moreand felt welcome and very comfortable. They said the breakfast was lovely and Jackie accommodated their dietary needs. I found Jackie very pleasant to work with and I really appreciate that our guests were able to stay in the same place together.

A pleasant host, a lovely house, and lovely grounds. It's truly a B'n'B, so you get a delicious…read morebreakfast in the morning. It's a relaxing and leisurely place, and Jackie is an experienced host. There are rooms in the main house, a custom-built home on a large lot. There is also a private cottage in the garden. We called from the road, late, and Jackie graciously reserved a room in the main house (the cottage was not available, sadly) for our arrival. It was still early enough to have dinner, and Jackie's suggestions were the best. We woke up to a fine breakfast with eggs from Jackie's flock (not 5 or 6 hens, but dozens) and we walked the gardens and the chicken coop after breakfast. Best to stay a couple of days, or more, but you won't be disappointed by a brief overnight with breakfast.

As soon as I secured a prime weekend peak hours pass to Yosemite, there weren't many options left…read moreas far as accommodations. I hurriedly secured a weekend at this B&B through Expedia based on amenities and proximity to the park entrances (30 min. to either the south or the west entrance through El Portal). As a big yelper I was surprised I didn't check/read here first and booked trusting Expedia's reviews. I was so delighted to find out it had 5 solid stars! This inn is tucked off a small highway in Ahwahnee and has 6 very different units, each with little extras. I loved our Half Dome room - we had our own private entrance, parking spot, and a jetted bathtub. There were stairs which I knew would be a struggle after some hiking, but it was so worth it. Also had a small deck. First amazing surprise was a greeting by the very sweet Inn cat Buster. The breakfast deserves its own paragraph. Very beautifully presented, delicious, an ample amount and you get two time options which made planning our park visits easier. Speaking of which, I love that if you're planning to do an early hike you can ask for your breakfast to be packed in advance. We got a lunch bag where our host drew Half Dome with a John Muir quote (so cute! I kept it :)) filled with fruits and granola. We also got different chocolates after housekeeping tended our room each afternoon. Our final morning we got a puffy pancake with fruit, yogurt, and bacon. Sherilee was so kind and offered us extra bacon. After our meal, the other friendly cat Hank came and sat on my lap for a while. It was great! There is a real family / warm / cozy vibe here. The grounds are awesome. Quiet, natural landscape. A really nice pagoda where a party of 6 could come chill and has an overhead fan, lights, and outlets. Pool and jacuzzi with lights and AMAZING jets (best I've been in?) open until 10pm. Beside the lodge is a beautiful outdoor fireplace next to a grill. The lodge itself is free to use anytime and they have a ton of movies and games, large table, really comfortable couches and always the perfect room temperature. They also have deet, sunscreen, cookies, and a basket with some poles you can borrow. Overall we felt so welcomed and very well cared for. Got more than expected and was nice to come back to this place after hiking in the park. Will definitely be recommending this place and hope to return.

All the great things you read are true! Shari is an amazing…read morehost. The property offers so much. We stayed away from main building. There was so much privacy. The rooms are well appointed with everything you need. There's also a pool and hot tub which surprised me for a b & b. You get different breakfasts daily. Note for first time Yosemite people it is one hour and half to Valley. Neighboring Oakhurst has restaurants which was the route we went. Also important to note especially in summer, you must go early to Yosemite! The Fish Camp entrance gets very busy! Shari thanks so much for being so on top of things! You are the best!

My stay here was perfect. The space was warm, cozy, quiet, and affordable. I slept the best while…read moreat Garden Gate compared to any other spots on my 3 week trip. Gloria is incredibly kind, warm, and has a great sense of humor. I will definitely be staying here again next time I visit. Convenient location and the space sits back off the road for reduced sound. Nice place, great stay!

Garden Gate is a fantastic oasis in the heart of Merced! It's ideally located between the Amtrak…read morestation and downtown's Coffee Bandits coffeehouse (the best coffee and atmosphere in town) and just a short walk to either one. Accommodations are in an amply sized cottage behind the main house, across a lovely, lushly planted garden patio. It's clean, quiet, and private. Gloria is a wonderful host; I really enjoyed talking with her, and she made check-in and check-out seamless. I highly recommend Garden Gate for your stay in Merced!

We first met Astrid when we called for avails and found her so welcoming, helpful and charming to…read moresuggest the great sites of the area to take in besides Yosemite park -- prior to that conversation the only site on our itinerary. We arrived to Sonora by way of Ebbetts Pass, winding down through crystal alpine lakes, faerytale meadows and boulders and forests that speak in quiet and ancient tongues. The pass opened upon amber grasses contrasted against lovely sagey-colored trees and verdant yet rugged vineyards. It turns out the Victorian-inspired Barretta Gardens is overseen with a care as golden as the hue of sepia-colored days gone past and motherlodes once legendary for their bounty. Yet breakfasts are as simple, elegant and memorable as any contemporary B&B can boast. The proprietors Astrid and Daniel run an inn as refreshing as the Moroccan mint tea set out every afternoon to greet us from a hot day exploring Gold Country. We found Barretta Gardens flexible and welcoming to our two boys as well. Our only suggestion is that if they choose to turn off each room's A/C while guests are away for the day that they would turn it back on in anticipation for their return in the evening. Baretta Gardens B&B is a rare treasure I hope more visitors to the area will mine for years more to come.

Had the most amazing stay at Barrett's Gardens. My husband and I booked a 2 night stay and wished…read morewe could of stayed longer. The owner a Swedish women made us feel at home. The gourmet breakfast served was the icing on the cake. Joy her assistant was also such a pleasure. The property is tastefully decorated and located in the perfect spot. We brought our boat at aka "ship" and were amazed over the amazing lakes in the general vicinity. We are definitely go back there again! Thanks so much for your hospitality!

The accommodations are always so special at this historic Inn. The Inn Keepers are very special…read morepeople who treat every guest like family; while taking care of every detail as it were a luxurious hotel. Every room has a story and named after a historical figure that has stayed at the Inn. Our favorite room is the Herbert Hoover room overlooking the mountains because it has a feel of a "treehouse" refuge. Rhonda's amazing gourmet breakfasts make this place worth coming back again and again. She manages to make special meals even when catering to food allergies. Very grateful to have found this little gem hidden in Sonora.

I did a review earlier this month but forgot to mention one thing. Our room had shades but they…read moreweren't wide enough to cover the full window space. So I woke up way earlier than I needed to b/c of light pouring in. We had the Earl Warren room. I don't know if other rooms have better blackout curtains/blinds.

First of all these people are genuinely nice folks! Clay & Joy really know what they are doing and…read moretruly made our 3 night stay incredibly relaxing! There is a lot of wildlife (deer, birds, turkeys and bats at night) on the surrounding grounds that are made to feel welcomed and provide such enjoyable entertainment it was a must to sit on the back deck each night. Our room was clean and kept nice and cool for us as we visited in the month of July when it was in the mid 80-90's. After a day of exploring Yosemite that was a comforting touch. Breakfast was outstanding with everything homemade and served so nicely by the bay window in the kitchen. Trays of bird seed on the deck beckoned woodpeckers to finches. Many hummingbirds were also seen daily. Needless to say we really enjoyed our time here and will come again and recommend staying here to all who visit the area.

Had the pleasure of spending several days at Clay and Joy Blacks wonderful bed and breakfast. We…read morestayed in The Sierra Room and found the room both comfortable and private. All the rooms have well equipped bathrooms and private outside doors. The room was very comfortable and included a coffee maker with coffee, a hot pot with teas/hot chocolate, bottled waters, a small refrigerator, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. Oh, and a pool to cool off in. Bonus if you are traveling with children. The grounds are well taken care of and I found it to be a great setting to sit with my morning cup of coffee and read a good book while awaiting our lovely 9am full American style breakfast, prepared by Joy. Served on fine china. If you're planning on visiting Yosemite, as several other guests were doing, it's only about a 40 minute drive to the entrance of the park. I imagine after spending the day seeing the sights at this beautiful yet tourist packed park, coming back to Yosemite Bed and Breakfast, would be a very welcoming place to chill. There is a barbecue to grill up dinner, or you can drive back to town (Mariposa), about 10 minutes, and have dinner at several restaurants. We like the pizza at The Pizza Factory. Maybe pick one up on you're way back from the park. Clay and Joy, themselves, have frequented many bed and breakfasts in their travels and have taken the best from their experiences and turned it to Yosemite Bed and Breakfast. As I said to Clay as we were reluctantly heading back to the SF Bay Area, I wouldn't change a thing.

HUGE SHOUT OUT!!! Thank you so much for housing my nephew and his wife during the Oak fire. May God…read morebless you with health, happiness and good fortune!

We had a wonderful, positive experience at the Restful Nest B&B. At the heart of our enjoyment and…read morepleasurable time were our hosts, Lois and Jon. They were accommodating and caring people. They provided our dietary preferences and were helpful in planning and suggesting ideas on our trip to Yosemite. Lois was passionate in her cooking and offered a variety of baked and cooked foods every morning. Lois and Jon are exceptional with their hospitality and passion in making sure their guests have a great experience on their trip. For most 5-star locations they are most credited for their accommodations. With a Restful Nest B&B, not only are the accommodations great... they are best remembered for their heart! - Debbie and Peter

The place is nice, a little dated, but comfortable. What ruined the stay for us was the owner, who…read morealso made the breakfast. We are vegetarian and we requested as such. People in the reviews raved about the freshly made frittatas, sausages, and other items, so we were excited for a homemade breakfast. We stayed for 3 nights in the pricier rooms (El Capitan and Clouds Rest). The first morning he made us a vegetarian frittata and it was fantastic. The second morning he came to our room, complained that accommodating our dietary restriction took too much time because he had to make meals for all the other guests and asked if he could bring us porridge. Like what?! Every other patron gets a freshly made breakfast and we get porridge? We asked if he could at least make pancakes. He whined, complained, and huffed about, and begrudgingly complied. We thought that was a very easy/understanding compromise (they definitely didn't taste as good as the vegetarian frittata, so it was a compromise for us). We felt very awkward after his tantrum and tried our best to avoid him. It really soured our stay, which had started off delightfully. He also ran our credit card twice, said it didn't go through (it did) and we had to go through the credit card company to cancel the extra charges, so watch out for that. We've come to Yosemite about 2 times since and while we would love to stay at the Blackberry Inn, we remember the unpleasant owner and choose not to go back. If you can't handle a modest amount of customer service (it's a bed AND breakfast), maybe don't go into the hospitality industry? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

A delightful stay! The owners were extremely thoughtful, helpful, and charming, with great…read moreattention to detail. The room and location were great too--really just wish we could have stayed longer!