The camp is in a beautiful location in Cold Springs in Tuolumne County, CA. I attended a conference…read moreput on by Sierra Bible Church of Sonora, CA a very long time ago. I live in this county and love every chance I get to go up in the mountains and experience nature. The camp had comfortable lodging and the meals in the mess hall were healthy and amazing served 3 times per day, I felt so spoiled I did not want to go home. The staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, the Christian Camp environment, all the ppl I met from camp staff to Sierra Bible Churches attendee's made the experience worth the memories for my lifetime that I hold close to my heart.

Everything! Lived and worked there from 2015-2020 when COVID closed everything. The other staff are…read morethe best!

We had a great stay at the Black Bear Inn and will definitely be back…read more The owners were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. The room was clean, quiet, and the bed was super comfortable. The food was the highlight. The French toast was amazing--easily some of the best I've ever had. We also loved the evening wine and charcuterie. Do yourself a favor and try the marinated mushrooms and the garlic-stuffed green olives. They were outstanding. If you're looking for a relaxing place to stay with great food and wonderful hospitality, I highly recommend the Black Bear Inn.

We stayed two nights in this charming and beautiful inn. Beautiful secluded and quiet location yet…read morewithin walking distance of Arnold. Chef Bruce [owner) and Misty treated us to excellent afternoon wine and charcuterie and a fabulous freshly prepared breakfast, which we chose to dine on in the beautiful and spacious rear patio. Our room was extremely comfortable as well as the massive common areas. We will be back!

My elderly mother, aunt, and uncle stayed at the Cozy Bear in the last month, and we couldn't…read morebelieve how far out of their way Carol and Neil went to ensure we had a safe, comfortable, and well attended. Quite frankly, we were nightmare guests for this wonderful couple! First, we were all going to stay in one cottage, but upon arrival, Neil observed us trying to get my 88-year-old handicapped mother up the stairs inside. He consulted privately with Carol and very kindly offered us the unit below theirs that had the bathroom, bedroom, and living room on one floor. What a life saver! Mom and I stayed there--at no extra charge! I don't know what we would have done otherwise. Then when our car broke down in Yosemite Village, Neil drove us the almost 20 miles back to the village the next day, waited while we sorted out the car and a place to stay in the village, drove us to our next place, then helped us unload the bags into our lodging!! OMG. We were really astounded at Neil's graciousness, as well as Carol's. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well appointed. We strongly recommend anyone who wants reasonable rates close to Yosemite Village check out Cozy Bear. You can save a lot of money by bringing your own food, packing lunches, and enjoying this lovely little find nestled in the woods of Wawona.

I stayed in Cozy Bear North with my husband and 3 young children in June. They have online…read morereservations, but I called to speak with Carol personally. She explained the fees and terms clearly and sent all the details by mail. She also very kindly allowed us to arrive before the 4pm check-in time when I explained we would be driving 4 hours from home with a cooler full of perishable groceries and wanted to drop them off in the refrigerator before proceeding on to the Valley for some site-seeing. Location was easy to find because I used Google maps prior to setting out. Good thing because our GPS got us to the road, but not to the specific address. Also helpful is that the entire Yosemite West neighborhood is on Google street view. Neal greeted us upon arrival and was very welcoming and friendly, but not intrusive. He and Carol live next door and invited us to call them if we needed anything and said they would come right over, but we never needed to call them. Location is the closest you can get without being in Yosemite Valley itself. It takes about 30 minutes to drive to the Valley Visitor Center, but is very near destinations such as Glacier Point, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, and Wawona. The kitchen had cooking and baking implements, and a few ingredients, such as cooking oil, coffee, tea, sugar, and condiments, but these are apparently left from previous guests, but looked usable. We brought most of our groceries from home, and bought a few items each day at the Market in Yosemite Valley. There is no place to buy food or gas in Yosemite West. There is a gas fireplace and games and VCR/DVD in the living room, and an outdoor patio with a BBQ grill, but we didn't use any of these much because we were out all day enjoying nature. Beds were comfortable, there was ample storage, and the 3 kids fit perfectly in their own room with 1 double and 1 twin bed. Only slight inconveniences were having 1 bathroom, a dining table that only fits 4, and the many bear-themed decorations which crowded the space on bedroom dressers, counters, and beds. Also be aware that there are 4 separate levels to the house, so you will be going up and down stairs constantly. This is a Duplex, so occasionally we could hear the Cozy Bear South guests moving about or speaking, but it wasn't a problem because they were not overly loud. The neighborhood was quiet at night while we were there. We cleaned the kitchen and took out the garbage as instructed and Carol and Neal refunded our full cleaning deposit before we even got home from our trip. Overall, this is a very comfortable and conveniently located place to stay. It is very good for families with kids and if you like saving money by cooking your own food and don't mind washing dishes while on vacation.

I love how Anna runs this business. She takes particular care of the amazing dynamics of these…read morevacation rentals. I very much recommend this company!

The cottage was great and the location too. Very peaceful and inviting cottage. Check in and out…read morewas convenient too. I felt like i was at home. The scenery in the yard was so relaxing!

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!

Hotel Charlotte was amazing! From the booking to the arrival to the stay to check-out!! Finn made…read moreour experience at Hotel Charlotte so comfortable, welcoming and charming! First off, we were traveling with our dog Trooper! Hotel Was dog friendly and even welcomed him with a treat on our bed. We were traveling with two kids, two adults and a dog and the room was spacious, clean and had a B&B vibe with an awesome old school tub which my kids loved after a long day on our feet at Yosemite! Check-in was easy and personable, with accommodations for communal fridge, microwave and toaster... there was always access to coffee and tea and hot cocoa! Next to the hotel there is a restaurant open on Thursdays to Sundays, right out on your right is an authentic Mexican restaurant and on your left is an amazing breakfast coffee shop!! Down the street maybe an 8 minute walk is a wonderful creamery with yummy flavors like black licorice and taro!! Thanks Finn for a warm stay!!

We only had one night here at Hotel Charlotte. It is a lovely hotel with great charm. The mattress…read morewas very comfortable and we slept well. There is a restaurant right there in the hotel which was a 'happening' place! Ben, the owner, was extremely helpful with recommendations of places to eat and fun things to do around the area. A fount of knowledge. Wish we had more than one night and will keep this lovely hotel in mind the next time we are in the area.

We stayed at Gold Creek Cabin for several days during the summer. It is a truly impressive…read morehouse---a real log cabin that is spacious, well appointed, and nicely decorated. Nestled deep in the woods, it is quite secluded and a wonderful place to spend time with family and friends. The only down side is that to get to many places (grocery store, hikes) from the cabin you need to drive for a half-hour or more. If you do stay here, the Shealor Lake hike near Silver Lake is well worth the ~35 minute drive.

This cabin....it revitalizes the soul. Where to I begin. This was my second stay at the Gold Creek…read moreCabin and it was even more magical than the first. Some of my favorite things: Internet - I was able to log in and work while there and had no connectivity issues. Bedding - The duvet and sheets are SO soft. I LITERALLY came home and ordered the sheets right away. I will not stay at some places if the bedding even looks itchy in the photos. The steam shower!! Granted I can only stand it for less than two minutes, that minute and a half is amazing!! Those are my top three favorite things but honestly this place is just amazing. The feel of the rustiness but the modern-ness that you get is unlike any cabin I have ever stayed in. I feel like I am missing stuff because there are so many little things that are really cool when you are there. The downstairs bathroom floor is heated. There is a balcony off of every room upstairs. We only had to drive about 20 minutes to get enough snow to sled in too.

Like walking into your home. I have yet to come here and not be treated like familia. This is my…read morefavorite place to visit and taste when I'm in town. I joined the club the first day I walked in and met Ghee and here sisters and have been a happy member ever since! It's a must-stop spot when you visit downtown Murphys.

We stayed here for two nights this past weekend, and really couldn't have been much happier…read more The place is well-furnished and clean, comfortable bed, delicious wine, the views might literally be the best of any place I've ever woken up... really they're doing everything right. There was only one minor hiccup: one time the gate into the vineyards wouldn't open for some reason. This isn't even something the owners have control over (they don't own that gate), but Gil was very quick to respond and immediately came and helped us get the gate open from the other side. To me, it's inevitable that small things like this won't be perfect, but how you handle it is more important than it not happening in the first place. If I ever return to the area, I 100% will be staying here again.

Sleeping under the stars in the heat of the summer, cozy warmth by the fire during winter…read moresnowfalls. Really whatever the season, I love this place. The owner has done a great job, and is very helpful- let her know if you need anything and she is on it- just remember, this is one of those places to go to get away from modern distractions. A great place to go to bring the family together, dip in the nearby rivers, or socialize in the undiscovered wine community.