It could be the scene of American Psycho. Or maybe Yogi bear, perhaps the perfect honeymoon…read morebetween you and your bae. You get absolutely no cell reception, the WiFi is not that great either. No where in cyber space for you to run to. The place forces you to pay attention to it as well as whoever you are there with. I spent 6 nights here, and it felt almost like a lifetime. I laughed, cried, cooked, bathed, relaxed. I got accustomed to the cursed noises that the radiator makes. Got used to the dull knives and the many light switches around the house. I went to bed after a long relaxing bath, and woke up to the trees as my first view. Get dressed, put on my boots, got firewood, and put on a crappy pot of coffee so that I'm prepared to do nothing for the day. Point is, this place has personality; however, you feel free to be yourself. This place is not perfect, but it is great! It sleeps 6 people. Only 2 miles away from the southern entrance of Yosemite. Perfect for family & friends to disconnect from the busy life of the Silicon Valley and go out into the woods. You'll have to bring your own food and drinks, but the kitchen is fully stocked with all kinds of equipments - an amateur home cook's dream! I had absolutely the best time here and definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs to disconnect from the world for a brief moment and just breathe in some fresh air.

Expensive buffet with limited availability. Many trays empty and the person carving the prime rib…read morerefused to give a thick slice. By 7 pm, only 1 choice of dessert. Although the food I did have was good, poor management of the buffet .... And the carver was not hospitable.

we have been planning to stay here for almost a year now. Finally had opportunity to do so…read more It was a pleasant experience from checking in, using amenities, food options, room service to check out. The rooms are well lit which is usually very rare. The bathrooms are clean and the. Shower head with mobile shower head was very helpful to give bath to our toddler There is plenty of parking but you may have to park a bit farther depending upon time of year and day. The pool was full but we still enjoyed in it as well as splash zone. The jenga, corn in the hole, checkers, chess board, cards, gaming arcade, indoor pool with movies playing on the projector- they have perfect vacation package. The star of the first night was shuttle service to the pizzeria and back. Our kid loved the ride in the golf cart. The star of the second night was telescope pointing to moon, open for all the guests. But highlight definitely is marshmallow roasting and s'mores. Everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. We didn't have an opportunity to eat at embers or Deli but both pizzeria and jackalope offered delicious meals. We will definitely be back during Christmas or winter time. The facility is kept clean. The interiors are majestic and inviting. The paintings/ photos are stunning, almost a mini museum walls all around. Tip-There are showers inside the arcade restrooms which I found next day. Four stars only because we found either one of the elevators to be in maintenance mode throughout the stay. Also, the pool gates were left unlocked risking outsiders using the facility.

First time going to Yosemite and not camping, so the hour drive ( 55 minutes to Tunnel View without…read moretraffic) was a major negative to me...but got the day trippers a good thing. Stayed in one of the cottages, so a short walk to the Lodge. Beautiful! Heighten ceiling and rafters lobby complete with active fireplace , piano and singer upon our check in. Some restaurants and shops, beautiful artwork of Yosemite, and lots of conference rooms ... Had 2 meals at Jackalopes bar and grill, had fantastic service by Greg ( Wednesday night) and Devon ( Thursday morning), and excellent ancillary service as well. Great location for a wedding. Beautiful pool outside as as one indoors, Several fire pits surround the property as well, with opportunities to roast marshmallows. Well supplied hotel just shop- purchased some books, pins, ornaments, stuffies, etc but they also have lots of other Yosemite merch/ clothes/etc.. Our cottage to queen beds and a lovely fireplace, refrigerator, safe and microwave. Thank you to whomever installed the shower head: finally one I can reach!! ( just over 5 feet high). Also loved the shampoo/ conditioner/ shower gel scents, as I am usually pretty particular to hotel offerings and usually don't like them . Unfortunately, the AC did not work very well. Probably should've called maintenance for repairs, but we were out all day. Would definitely stay here again.

The BEST Airbnbs I've been to!! Some friends and I have stayed at two locations in the Oakhurst…read morearea and both vacations did NOT disappoint. We spent two days at The Oak Pond Retreat and immediately wanted to come back for longer! The second time around, we decided to stay 5 days at The Emerald Escape! The homes are beautiful, spacious, and stocked FULL of amenities. Although both homes were located in quiet neighborhoods and felt secluded, they were very close to grocery stores, restaurants, thrift/antique stores (the best i've been to), and national parks/trails! Every room felt neat and clean. The bathrooms, carpets, and the jacuzzi at our second stay felt well-maintained and hygienic. The wi-fi was great and the TVs were super easy to navigate. There was also never a worry of running out of towels or clothes because of the washer and dryer! Great homes ran by even better people. Gailyn and Adam have the best team. They're very warm, welcoming, and inviting. They're consistent in letting you know they're there if you need help and/or have any questions. They're reliable and quick to respond. I cant wait to go back!

I don't post on Yelp very often but felt the need to with these guys…read more Adam and Gailyn took over the management of my property up near Wawona from another management company and the difference has been really incredible. They are very personable and genuine, something rare in today's world. They really do care about the guest experience and homeowners, which has been truly refreshing. I can't recommend them enough. If I get the chance to buy another vacation rental in the area I'll be ecstatic if they decide to manage it for me.

I post on Yelp to provide an honest reviews and bring awareness to consumers whether it's an…read moreexcellent, mediocre or bad review. Unfortunately, my experience was terrible. Smooth Water Properties had every opportunity to resolve this with me in a civilized manner. However, weeks later, Smooth Water Properties' response continues to exude unprofessional behavior. Defaming my name and character is absolutely unnessary and unprofessional. Smooth Water Properties never substantiated their claims hence the refund resolution I received, with great apologies, directly from VRBO. YELPERS: I never threatened this company with anything other than taking my concerns to VRBO and potentially American Express for a dispute. I took it to VRBO and it was refunded. I posted on Yelp to provide Yelpers with awareness to MY experience.

If you're looking for a nice, quiet, peaceful and clean place to stay on vacation or even just…read moreovernight I highly recommend Smooth Water properties! The Smooth Water team was very attentive and helpful as well as willing to meet any requests we had or may have had. The rates were very reasonable as well-they offer numerous amenities We loved our stay at their property in ahwahnee and look forward to having the opportunity to do it again in the future!

My first time coming to Yosemite I was able to book a stay at the B&B Inn. There was some things I…read morefound a bit different then the email I received and a difference of how self check in was meant that right when you arrive you're checking in with Pamela then given a set of keys for your room after, there wasn't a room check in code or self check-in. I enjoyed the balcony, comfy bed, and clean bathroom. I found it beautiful that there are plenty of stellar jays flying over the B&B inn. There was sights of deers, butterflies, and many other creatures to see. The balcony also had comfy rocking chairs which gives a homey feeling. For breakfast there was only a bagel or pastry nothing else. If you're driving there are many restaurants and food places in the towns an hour before B&B inn, but after passing Oakhurst town there will be far drives to be able to go to marts or other food places.

Pros: This location was great as it was near the entrance of Yosemite and it beats having to drive…read moreup and down some windy roads if you were to stay in town. The room we had was the Mariposa room and it was beautiful and large! We were amazed as everything looked clean and there were 2 bathrooms(one had the shower and the other had the toilet). Please make sure to read ALL of the rules that are in BOTH bathrooms that are hanging on the wall(one of them is right near the toilet and the other is in the other bathroom near the hair dryer). Pamela had also greeted us and told us about the continental breakfast and that you are to eat it in your own room. She would later enter your room when you are not there to pick up the dishes. She was also helpful with any questions in regards to what to visit in Yosemite. We loved our private balcony and the view of the stream flowing by. Pamela surprised us by hauling up some rocking sitting chairs on the last night of our stay onto the balcony. We enjoyed that very much and the peacefulness. We also enjoyed the fridge in the room but also wished there was a freezer as well as we had brought our own ice packs. Cons: As much as we did not mind Pamela coming into our room to get the breakfast dishes while we were gone, we did notice a few things that felt odd. First, she took our used shower towels that was hanging on the inside of the horseshoe rack and rehung it on top of the horseshoe rack holder. She even took out the squishy non-slip padding in the shower and rehung it. She made our beds(though we could of sworn that one of the rules was that there was NOT going to be any room cleaning, etc. She took some of our other towels that we had used and replaced it with others(which was fine). BUT, she THREW AWAY my small styrofoam cup that I had left nicely on the sink counter. I had brought it from home and had used it to rinse my mouth after brushing my teeth. Who does that?? Who throws away someone else's things? I was very upset and it kind of made our stay there less enjoyable knowing that someone had gone through your stuff. Overall, it is a nice place to stay with a nice room and view but think about items that belong to you and what things you wouldn't want anyone to touch or throw away. We also suggest you bring your own food as there isn't really a place to eat at except for a place slightly down the street that sells sandwiches(it was good) or at the expensive restaurant at the hotel down the street. If you don't bring your own food, you would need to drive ALL the way back down the windy road into town.

I stayed at a property managed by Acorn Vacation Properties through Airbnb earlier this year. The…read morestay itself was fine, but about two weeks after checkout I received a $150 damage claim accusing me of leaving a "large dog urine stain" on a rug. The issue is that I did not travel with a dog (I had a cat and paid the pet fee through Airbnb), and I had timestamped photos from during my stay and at checkout showing the rug in normal condition. After reviewing the information provided by both sides, Airbnb determined that the claim was not eligible for reimbursement, so I was not charged. For transparency, I've included the photo that was used to accuse me along with one of my timestamped photos taken during my stay. My advice to future guests: take timestamped photos at check-in and again before checkout, especially if you are traveling with pets. Documentation can be very important if a dispute arises later.

This company enjoys ruining family vacations! We booked an Air BNB managed by this company months…read morein advance only for them to cancel and repost the listing for more money after we had paid! We have family coming from various states and now we are out a place to stay. I have screen shots to prove it! Horrible business that enjoys profiting off people! We are a multi-generational Veteran family and to cancel on Memorial Day is complete disrespect and un-American!!!

It was such a fun getaway and the chalet was amazing! They give you complementary fire starter! It…read morewas an overall GREAT experience and definitely going back again in the summer!

I have rented from this realty company ten times in the last 19 years. This year there were many…read morethings that needed repair in the house ( ladder into the lake and steps leading into the lake) so that it was very difficult to get out of the lake! I filed a complaint last year regarding these two items so I assumed that they would be fixed when we got there this year, apparently nobody read my complaint! I have now asked for refund of some of my money for this house and I've not heard a word except that they are contacting the owners , it has been a week! They did send a repair man out tried to repair of the steps into the water with a string, how does the string hold the weight of a human being? Top step broke while my sister was on it. Bam - down she went and was bruised all over! Me - I fell on the steps from the patio, The third step was broken and was tilted downward so when I stepped on it down I went! Hope I hear from Bass Lake Realty soon!

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.

A Disappointing Stay: Misleading Claims and Little Regard for Guest Comfort…read more We paid $350 per night for three nights at this property, and unfortunately it was not worth the cost. In hindsight, we wish we had given more weight to the one star reviews before booking. We were also struck by the pattern in the owners' responses to negative reviews: rather than acknowledging the feedback, they tend to respond defensively toward the reviewer instead of addressing the underlying issues. **Dietary Accommodations** One of our party has celiac disease and cannot eat wheat. We informed the owners of this by email in advance and again upon arrival. No accommodations were made; instead, we were told about a friend of theirs who also has celiac disease. This turned out to be moot in any case, since breakfast was not served until after 8:30 a.m., too late for guests heading out early to hike. Guests leaving before then were offered only one cereal option, presented in an unlabeled plastic container with no way to confirm it was gluten free. Given that breakfast was included in the room rate, we did not feel we received what we paid for. **Room Temperature** Upon check in, we were told that California law requires thermostats to be kept at a minimum of 78 degrees. Our second floor, southwest facing room was extremely uncomfortable in 105 degree outside heat, and we were advised to leave the door open and use a fan, which did not resolve the issue. We researched this claim afterward and found no such mandate for private residences or businesses. California's Flex Alert program, which recommends 78 degrees during grid strain, is voluntary and time limited, not a legal requirement. When we asked the following day whether the temperature could be adjusted at night, the owners told us they were comfortable at that setting and suggested we take a cold shower before bed. As paying guests at a premium rate, we expected a reasonably comfortable room regardless of the property's utility costs. **Overall Impression** We have traveled extensively, including all 50 U.S. states and destinations across Europe, South and Central America, and Africa, and this was an unusual experience. Based on what we were told about the thermostat policy and our overall treatment as guests, we would encourage prospective visitors to read the critical reviews carefully and to weigh the owners' responses to them accordingly.