We already had problems booking this place since we booked it thru Hostelworld and the hostel kind of cancelled the reservation without notice (I received an email from them some weeks before our trip telling me that the reservation was cancelled). After fixing this issue, we went there the day we were having the reservation and....They do not take check-ins later than 11pm!! Kind of our fault for not checking it in advance, but be aware of it since we had to leave and look for another place to sleep that night (plus we got charged anyways because we "did not show" to the reservation). Such a bummer. read more

Our cabin was clean comfortable and private. We appreciated the ability to sit outside on the porch and have morning coffee well distant from our neighbors. There was only one other room next to us that shared the porch. Meals were handled well with people taking our order inside the café, then served outdoors by staff wearing masks. The food was delicious! Kudos to this business for adapting and offering a respite during Covid. read more

Eehhhh. Not at all what we expected. This place literally takes the word Rustic, quite literally. Maybe it's my own fault for having higher expectations. Room was ok as far as set up. Beds were rock hard. Inside of bedroom door was filthy. AC barely worked. Please note, this is not a place for people with bad knees. There are a million stairs and our room/cabin was forever away. We had to leave our suitcases in the car and only carry the essentials to our room) cabin. My son was attacked by wasps on the path behind the cabins. No internet service at all. And the food...yuck. The brisket was nothing but a slab of fat. Bland beans and Mac n cheese. Really disappointed. Not worth the $140 for the room or the $36 for the food. read more

I love the Bug, its about as good as it gets for accommodation, food and family fun. I've stayed in the 5* and the No * all over the world, the Bug is just different and special. Love the spa and the AM Yoga classes. Reen is a gifted teacher. We'll be back soon. read more

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I always stay here when I visit Yosemite. For a couple of reasons: 1) Great hot breakfast and dinner. 2) Has packed lunch: sandwich, fruit and trail mix 3) Spa I was there last weekend and had a deep tissue massage. It felt great after hiking Yosemite Falls. BTW if you like deep tissue massages, ask for Olga when you make the appt, she has the strongest hands there. read more

The Bug Rustic is a great budget-friendly hostel located a little over an hour outside of Yosemite Valley. Despite the drive, it's close enough that you never quite lose the feeling of being immersed in the wilderness. Its quirky/hippie vibe doesn't feel forced and fits very well with its surroundings. The staff was very pleasant and prompt in its response to questions and concerns. We stayed in the mixed-dorm bunks, the "El Capitan" cabin, for two nights near the beginning of April. The first thing one will notice is the cafe in the center of the complex: The June Bug. It's a fantastic place to socialize with other travelers and grab a hot meal and a beer after a long day in the park. You can bring your own bottles of wine for a modest $5 corkage fee and an impressive collection of board games is conducive to making new friends. The actual dorms were fairly standard for an IH hostel: approximately 10 beds with two toilets and two showers. The bathroom was almost unbearably cold in the mornings--but it wasn't a deal-breaker. We heard the spa was worth the $10/day investment, but between time spent in the park and Cafe, we never quite made it down. I enjoyed the quirkiness and location of the establishment, but my nights in the June Bug Cafe will be what remains with me for years to come. Will definitely return on next Yosemite trip. read more

This hostel is located in a nice area, surrounded by trees. The room was very old fashioned in terms of decoration (oil lamp, Wild West pictures..) but very clean and the beds were okay. I would definitely recommend it. However the restaurant "bug coffee" was really disappointing, the food was not tasty at all, like hospital food. So 4 stars for the hostel but 0 for the restaurant, use the hostel kitchen instead! read more

This place is fantastic. We stayed in the cute and rustic tent cabins (shared bathrooms a little walk away). The communal eating area is great - lovely place to read/ have a beer/ play cards or have dinner after a long day. The food is excellent and real. It has vegan and vegetarian options. Its well priced with 2.95 pacifico beer on tap. You can also buy a pre packed lunch to take with you hiking. There is also a communal kitchen/ food storage area where you can cook your own meals and eat outside or play ping pong if thats is more your style. Its about 45 minutes drive to the Yosemite village inside the park itself, so you stay a little way out of the park. Its off a main road hidden away from traffic noise so feels like a nice escape. There is also wifi - strength varies from place to place. Unfortunately our shared shower's hot water heater was broken this time round resulting on cold bird baths for me but as it was incredibly warm weather this wasn't much of a problem (and for the excellent price of the accommodation I wasn't too fussed) you can also access a sauna and hot bath for $10 etc. The shower and loo's were clean and new. We wished we were had booked another night. It'd be a great place for a lone traveller or group. I plan to go back sometime. If you want somewhere where you don't camp & you don't want the blandness of a hotel and want to feel a bit like part of the family, this is for you. read more

I stayed here for a weekend solo Yosemite trip in one of the heated cabins, and was pretty satisfied. The pros included some unexpected bonuses, and the cons were more or less what I expected given the photos and descriptions on their website. Pros: --Cafe is inviting and tasty, good beers on tap --Bathroom surprisingly modern and clean -- no problems with hot water --Cabin furniture in good condition, with good lighting and multiple plugs. Note that "heated cabin" basically means wooden walls + real windows instead of canvas, at least when I visited in early October. --Bath towels provided (this is something I realized might not be a guarantee on the drive up...phew!) --Spa / yoga options nice to have for off days (I didn't partake though) Cons: --Parking fills up fast. There's always a backup option way up at the top of the hill which the property is built on, but the walk to your cabin can be intimidating, especially in the dark. I recommend arriving before sundown on your first night if possible. --On that note, getting anywhere in the resort requires lots of stair-climbing, which isn't always fun after a long day hiking. --Takes about an hour to get to the Yosemite Valley parking areas without traffic, compared to staying in Mariposa which is only about 15 minutes farther The Bug is a great option for those who don't mind reduced amenities in exchange for a more authentic Yosemite experience than hotels. read more

... the 5-10 min walk up the hill is worth it - and you get rewarded by a place seldom found.

I stayed here a year ago and loved it. So much that I brought my sister and friend. We arrived and there was a nearby brush fire about 3 miles away, we asked if we needed to worry they said no. About two hours after arrival the power went out, and we still had a nice time. The next day however, we went in to see if the fire was still happening, which it was. we asked the front desk if it was safe to stay, if we needed to do anything special? They said no! so we went to Yosemite and spent the day in the park. As we were enjoying the park though the fire kept growing. The park made ZERO effort in notifying me and my party that they were evacuating. again we asked if we needed to be concerned before leaving for the day, and they said no! we keep seeing and smelling smoke and decide to head back to the hotel, I try calling no one is answering. I look and google maps says the road is closed. I check my email, text, voicemail, and nothing from the hotel. We arrive to try and get to the hotel, and there is a roadblock. the police tell us the hotel had to evacuate, and brought our belongings to the manager's hotel. there was ZERO communication from the hotel and the guests. when we arrived the manager or owner, whoever was in charge of our belongings was standing in the driveway with the dog. in the rush I accidentally grabbed someone else's belongings. within 5 minutes they called and left a voicemail asking me to return the items. so they were able to call and ask for something, but couldn't call and let us know that they had evacuated? I still have not received a reimbursement, an apology, an email, literally no contact from the hotel. I have tried calling and leaving a voicemail. I am extremely disappointed in the way that situation was handled, and we were put in danger when we didn't need to be if they had just communicated with us. I still can't get over our experience. such a huge and dangerous disappointment. read more

The price is reasonable, the accommodations are great, and the proximity to Yosemite is perfect. We were able to get to the park relatively quickly in the morning and could stay late without worrying about a long drive in the dark. Plus, our stay didn't break the bank. The cafeteria food is delicious as well. Check out the spider sculptures scattered around the grounds! read more

We stayed there at the Baan studio. There are enough spaces but that's about the only positive item. It's largely overpriced for what it is ... Really expensive. It's not a good place to stay if you want to visit Yosemite ... Too far from the park. The accommodations is old, the bathroom is too small and not comfortable and the plumbing is not fixed on the wall so you need to be careful when taking a shower. A wonderful view on the trash cans from the window. And of course no interest at all on how our stay was. read more

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Our family of 3 just stayed here, and we enjoyed it - we'd stay again as long as it was warm weather, and for just for 3-4 nights. The caveat is, this is NOT a hotel/motel - it's an "upscale hostel." Bear that in mind, and it's a find. What we liked: The restaurant food is great and reasonably priced, and the large lodge room (for restaurant, drinks, games, hanging out) is a fun, funky environment conducive to meeting other Yosemite adventurers. If you're looking for friends, this is a good spot. We met some fun travelers. There's decent wine and also a $5 corkage fee if you bring your own. There are games, foosball, etc. Nice spot. There's a communal kitchen with trashed but adequate supplies for cooking your own food, and many of the private rooms have balconies with tables/chairs. There are also picnic tables. The hotel-style rooms (especially for a family, with bunks and a double bed) are very cute, cozy and comfortable. All the bathrooms we used were shared, and all were super clean with nice showers. In the rooms, your bathroom is right next door. For us this was no issue at all. There's a campfire at night and people sing, play guitar, etc. What we didn't like: The spa is disgusting. It looks nice but is filthy and filled with grimy people. Avoid. The BBQs around the property are terrible - they barely work and you must bring a chimney to get them started. This was really a bummer and they should be replaced. The tent cabins are clean and warm but gloomy and unpleasant to spend more than the night in. I'd never book these again (we had both a room and also a tent cabin during our stay). Also the grounds are just not that great - to me, that's the big negative - not a super fun environment for kids. read more

Overall, our experience was "OK", but i don't think we'll be back. This was my experience, from start to end: Check in- when we arrived, no one was in the office and a ton of folks were outside smoking (no biggie, but i just quit smoking and i didn't expect to see so much of it in nature, but whatever). One of the smokers came in, checked us in quickly and efficiently. She did forget to mention to us that the power would be out from 830 in the morning on our check out day (this ended up being a total pain in the ass later). Kitchen- we went from reception to the kitchen to drop of our food. It was a disaster. a complete and utter disaster. I can't blame the hostel for this entirely, but it looks like no one cleaned it all day. There was food in the fridge 5 days after checkout, and we had to move a ton of stuff around to make way for our stuff. and i wiped down all the counters and tables. (you're welcome.) Cabin- so cute. we loved our accommodations, and honestly, i can't imagine a nicer place to sleep. the bed was great, private bathroom, cute little porch with a table and chairs. We stayed in the "liberty cap" A cabin and loved it. No tv, no phone, just a bunch of encyclopedias, it was PERFECT for us. Layout of the grounds - very well thought out. great mix of cabins/tents/and what seemed to be dorm rooms. Grounds were well maintained/firepit was going everynight, easy to get around. Cafe- I was skeptical of the cafe immediately for charging $2 for a tea bag, however, i will say, the vegan food coming out of this kitchen in stellar, the kitchen staff has their sh!t together, and are on it with the food. All dishes that we tried/ Everything vegan that they offered for 5 days straight/ was awesome. The staff were friendly, so friendly that it seemed that they were their own entity, no at all connected to the front reception desk, who were not that friendly or helpful. Distance to Yosemite- the drive is gorgeous. I can't imagine needing to be closer to the park, we went there everyday and I didn't time it, but the drive is amazing. Back to the kitchen- we went in the kitchen as infrequently as we possibly could due to the dishes in the sink, food scraps everywhere and no compost bin. the one time i did try to use it to open up a can, the can opener was bent up and useless. I brought it to the reception desk to see if they had a replacement. They didn't, and they suggested i get my can opened in the cafe. I left the broken can opener in the very capable hands of the front reception staff. Spa- We had no luck at all with the spa, so much so that it turned into our running joke of the trip. We tried to sign up to get a massage on Tuesday, were told that bryce wasn't going to be doing any massages for the next two days. How is it possible that there is no other massage person to call?! We thought this was really irritating. We went back to schedule a muscle soak for 2, and it was all full that day. We went back the following day, and were able to get in for a 9pm soak. we were so excited, only to find out that there is no hot water after dinner because of the dish washing needs, so no muscle soak for us that night. We tried again a few days later and got lucky. we got our muscle soak, but due to the screaming children sharing the "spa" with us, it was about as far removed from a relaxing experience as we could get. It was helpful though, and i suggest it after 4 days of hiking in yosemite, we needed it badly. Last day- woke up to no electricity. went to reception to let them know. the girl that checked us in told me that "oh, they should have told you that the power was going to be out." I laughed, made a joke, shrugged my shoulders, and wrote this place right off. The reasons that we chose the bug to stay at were: Cost (it's definitely the most affordable nice place to stay near the park) Food (vegan options never exceeded 1 option for dinner, but it was delicious) Kitchen (we know that we need to plan to cook most of our food/it was impossible and unpleasant to do so at the bug) Accommodations (they were fantastic!) More of: vegan options - dessert?? composting hot water after dinner in the spa better pans in the kitchen someone to clean the kitchen a can opener that works Less of: Smoking locations right near the kitchen?! come on! Ineffective staff at the reception desk (the cafe staff and spa staff are great!) read more

I LOVE this place! Very cozy an beautiful, the food, rooms, amenities and hospitality is top notch. Its a Hostel but a whole lot more; with cozy romantic rooms and a spa, this is not your usual grungy hostel. Its a retreat! read more

What a disaster ! It started when they couldn't found our reservation then we rented the starlight house $330/night!!!! The place was disgusting, sheets were not clean, the all house was awful. Very disappointed , We do not recommend it. read more

I did not have a problem with the fact that the bathroom was Really far away. What really bothered me was that one towel was really dirty and could not do anything about it because I had just showered when I find out. Also the sheets of one f the beds had yellow weird spots which was disgusting! ew! Then, the customer service at the office was definitely not good. I went there to buy a toothbrush and I to wait 20 minutes because there was a group of boys who were there asking question but not really knowing what they wanted. I ask the person there: excuse me but I jut want to pay for the toothbrush, but no, he told me that he was helping other customers...seriously? Never going there again. Do not recommend! read more

Very much enjoyed ourselves here after hiking at Yosemite. Really wasn't expecting much for the price, but it was totally awesome! We would have loved to have a cabin with our own bathroom, but all they had left was an uninsulated tent cabin. It was clean upon checking in and they provided extra blankets & towels. We read reviews about bedbugs, and of course we had to inspect---but there were none to be found :) They also offer spa services (private tub soaks, massage, etc.). We did the private tub soak and although it was hot & relaxing upon getting into it, my only gripe was that when you try to add more hot water after the water cools off, the water would not get hot. Maybe hot water is limited??? Other than that, their spa access (hot tub & sauna) for $10 is def worth it. The cafe was my favorite. Rustic and cozy with a fireplace. Their food was absolutely, surprisingly delish. We ordered the rib eye steak and grilled porkchop for dinner and it was GoooooD! I was afraid they would get a medium-rare steak wrong & overdone, but it was as perfect as a good steakhouse, honestly!...and the grilled porkchop, OMG, not a pork fan, but my friend's chop was tasty & tender. On top of the great food, they had a live band playing, which added to the ambiance. Would definitely think about staying here again on future Yosemite treks! read more

We would never, never stay again! First, the place is not all rustic. Not at all. It's really just a bunch of trailers jammed into a smalled treed property off the highway. It's located a long way from the park, and so you will end up in the car for an hour to get to your trail. As other reviewers have pointed out, public transportation is scant in actuality and not practical. We stayed in a cabin with private bath, and had a four year old along. My husband and I actually love backpacking and don't require much to be happy. However, we thought (for the price, which was $125 a night off season in mid November) that it would be rustic, stand alone cabin. In actuality, the "cabins" are basically trailer homes split down middle to be made into two extremely small "cabins" and you share a porch; there is no remoteness and no privacy in this stay. Whatsoever. Your neighbors are EVERYWHERE around you. The small heater in our cabin went out not once, but three times, which meant that we ended up waking up in the middle of the night freezing again and again. My main memory of the time there was of freezing. One morning, when it was 30 degrees outside, we reported this to the office when they finally opened at 7am; they told us that we would have to wait until "housekeeping" arrived to look at the heater at 9am. We took off for our hike and came back to discover...an icy cabin in which the heater had not been fixed. The employees in the office were not especially friendly, and it almost seemed like they were trying to scam other guests for extra money on things. The employees in the restaurant were kinder but gave the general impression of being unhappy at their work. Hot tub, $10 extra per day per person. Coffee to warm our freezing hands, $2 a cup. Seriously, had we wanted a dip, that would have jacked our cost per day up to $155 for an extremely cheap off-season cabin. Parking was at a premium when the band played on Saturday; we couldn't find a place to park our car near our cabin. The most annoying thing, though -- the partying. It was incredibly annoying. The band at the restaurant stopped playing at 11 on Saturday, which was not a problem -- we really liked the music. However, other guests kept going around the place until literally 4 in the morning. There are no quiet hours here. You can hear EVERYTHING outside of your cabin, as your neighbors are at your elbows. This went down every night. All.Night.Long. It was really hard to sleep and detracts from any feeling that you "might" have gotten from being near the wilderness. I think this place might be good if you are maybe...a carefree 22 year old backpacker looking for a cheap hostel and a group of strangers to get drunk with. Whoo hoo you. But a rustic setting? No way. Quiet? Not even remotely. Scenic? If overlooking the roof of another trailer is scenic. Worth the money for a private cabin? Most definitely, definitely not. read more

We had a 2 queen Victorian themed room. Very comfortable, very clean. Saying that, I spent most my time on the patio reading and playing mobile games with the company of my 2 dogs. My wife and daughter were in the cafe all day writing college entrance essays. Most calming place I have been in a long time, however I can't speak for my wife and daughter who were working. We came to the bug to simple be at the bug. No Yosemite excursion, just the bug. The staff is friendly and knowledge. The guests are friendly. The cafe serve pitchers of beer, and are generous with the wine. The food is home cooked, better than mine and what your mom would cook for you. The bug is exactly what you would want your house in the woods to be. This will be our house in the woods, and I don't have to maintain it. read more

Clean, friendly, few flaws. Cabin room with private bath is a comfy rustic atmosphere and the food is fantastic. The common area where the cafe, tables, couches, and fireplace are is a fun gathering place. Tried the hot tub in the spa and found it very relaxing. For a rustic resort it's clean, relaxing, and worth the stay. read more

This review is for the spa only as we did not stay at the resort. We were looking for massages and the bug resort was the only place we could find available short notice. However, service left much to be desired. Scheduling was very difficult being told that it was off-season and they didn't have very many people available. On the phone and when we arrived, the employee was quite surly. We finally were able to schedule for 8:30 that evening. We had been told to come early so we could enjoy soaking in the hot tub. When we arrived, there was no quiet relaxing in the hot tub. It was filled with kids and several adults, the loudest of whom we later found out was one of our massage therapists. We sought refuge in an empty changing room just to try to relax before our massages. The loud party noise filled the entire spa. It was the least relaxing experience ever in a spa. Maybe they could have a family/party hot tub in another location outside of the spa? Subsequent massages were mediocre. Do not recommend the spa at all. read more

Though the restaurant is difficult to find once you enter the grounds of the resort, it is well worth your efforts to locate it! There is limited parking right close to the restaurant, but the lot down below is not a very long walk. The building is cute - very woodsy-looking, kinda like the mess hall at summer camp. There are tables outside as well as inside the restaurant. You order your food at the counter, get your silverware and drinks, then they bring your food to your table when it's ready. My husband and I both had the flat iron steak with a baked potato, green beans, and a salad for $23 each. The steak was delicious - as thick as a filet and cooked perfectly! The green beans were especially good too - not cooked to mush but still firm and very tasty. This was the best meal we had while visiting Yosemite! We liked it so much we went back for dinner again the next night! They change the menu every day, so there are always lots of new options from which to choose. We really liked our BBQ pork ribs with mashed potatoes and cole slaw the 2nd night too. It is well worth the 30 minute drive from El Portal to Yosemite Bug to get such good food! read more

This place was definitely rustic but I really liked it! The first night my family and I stayed in a 2 bed room. Our beds were very comfy and the rooms nice and clean. The next night my mom and son stayed in a 2 twin bed shared bath room and my sister and I stayed in the 6 bed dorm. Both were fine. The food in the cafe was delicious although a little pricey. Be aware, it takes a good hour to get from Yosemite to the Bug! read more

We stayed in a 12 bed female dorm, at first I was concerned about having 12 people in one room but it was actually split into 3 areas, two rooms with three bunk beds and the third area was for the restroom showers. There are also separate entrances which is nice. The beds were incredibly comfortable and there was no shortage of hot water! I wish we could have stayed longer. The front desk staff was amazing and funny! They also have a cafe and spa, the wifi was a bit spotty but who needs Internet when you have all that beautiful scenery to look at. Thanks for a great stay :) read more

Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort - Resorts Near Me - Midpines, California

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This place is not well maintained and that results in problems and disappointment for guests. On a recent weekend visit we found the sidewalks and stairs covered in thick ice that no one salted or shoveled the whole time we were there. The shared, unheated bathroom was exactly that - about 25 degrees all the time. On the website it states that the unheated bathrooms are nestled between heated rooms helping to keep them comfortable. Not true, unless a 25 degree bathroom is your idea of comfortable. The spa was closed due to maintenance; apparently the night before a group of young men used it and the water had to be replaced so no spa for us! For the money I'm sure we can find more comfortable and cared for digs in the area. read more

Thankfully the first night turned out to be a fluke; the remainder of our stay (Sunday through Wednesday), was much more peaceful. In addition, we had an an opportunity to try out the spa twice, (after day hikes to Cloud's Rest and Half Dome, respectively); it was fantastic! Nothing like a 90 minute private hot bath to soak away the soreness. A bargain at $30 for my wife and I. I will definitely consider staying here again for our next trip to Yosemite. (However if I'm staying on the weekend, I will first inquire if there's any weddings or other parties taking place that evening). read more

This was a nice change of pace from our tour of hotels. Our room had cozy, warm duvets; tempurpedic mattresses; and big windows for natural light (and fresh air if it were warmer). Perhaps the most pleasant surprise was how fresh and delicious the food at the Cafe was. Would loved to have stayed another day or two to enjoy their spa (just $10 a day) and some more hiking. The front desk was very helpful in giving us tips of how to enjoy the area. I would definitely stay here again when in Yosemite. read more

This was absolutely the most amazing Yosemite experience. This place has an amazing atmosphere, the most friendly employees, and offers great food and services. We were able to start a fire in the pit and roast hotdogs and make smores. The restaurant food was so incredibly good, and they offer great vegetarian and vegan options. The pie is great if you have the chance to try it. Everyone was nice and trusting. Going to the top parking lot to watch the sunset and see the stars is a good idea. It's only 45 minutes outside of the park, and it was the best idea to stay here. I will most definitely be staying here again. read more

Worst possible customer service imaginable LOL! The ONLY thing that keeps this place in business is location. Dave the chef? lol all I can say is..don't piss him off. And if you do..I wouldn't eat the food. This place is a case study in how to not value your customers. Two owners..good cop/bad cop. The bad cop is an aging middle-aged fellow that just doesn't seem to have any friends, staff can't stand him, and is just unpleasant. I stayed there for a MONTH..and know exactly what I am talking about. Stay here if you have to, but try not to. read more

Stayed in a private room with private bath for 3 nights. What a beautiful place!! The cafe was very yummy. We had breakfast there every morning and dinner and desert one night. The hibiscus tea was housemade and so good my boyfriend loved the chocolate peanut butter pie. Everything else was great too. The room was nice and my favorite part was sleeping with the windows open and ceiling fan on and waking up to the birds chirping while smelling the fresh air. I hope to return soon read more

A friend recommended this place for our summer trip to Yosemite. We chose the hostel style rooms 'cause we were on the cheap and it worked out just fine. The staff there are friendly and there's lots of internationals that we encountered during our short stay. After a long day of hiking in Yosemite, we hit up the cafe and it was the best dang food we could have imagined. DELICIOUS! This will certainly be the place I stay for my future trips to Yosemite. read more

I love this place!!!! It took me back when I was a kid in camp.... Miss those feelings, and they totally brought it back!! Yeaa!! Anyways, we got to stay at the starlight inn, which isnt too far from the main site, to a cabin/house that was fully equipped for cooking. It was neat, and clean: had games, dvds, and vintage appliances... Cool touches. If you want to feel like a kid again, school camping trips, this is the place for sure... read more

What a great place to be after hiking Yosemite! The cafe was absolutely delicious and the stay was comfortable and clean. We will definitely come back to the bug! read more

I am a Hostelling International member and I have stayed at this location 4 times in different rooms/tents. I find this accommodation very affordable, always available, close to the park, good for hikers and better than accommodations in the valley - which are always expensive and rarely available. This review is from the latest visit to YNP in Jan 2014. Room - We choose the private room with private bath in cabins which accommodates 4 people. We got the Sentinal B room. It has 2 twin beds and 1 queen. It has a large sofa too which adds to the look of the room. The furniture in the room and the paintings give it a very nice resort like look. It is not very very spacious though but at the same time you won't feel cramped. The view from the room in the morning is nice. Kitchen - The kitchen has storage for items and you can label them for personal use or free to all. It is a regular kitchen with refrigerators, burners and microwave. If you arrive late and can not get anything at the cafe, you can cook in the kitchen. There was some hot oatmeal with raisins that someone has left on the stove for others to eat, it was labeled - "You can have some". Timing - The front desk closes at 11PM so make sure you reach before that time. Although the guy at the front desk said that he would stay up a little after 11. Location - It is located on Highway 140. It can be difficult to locate if you loose the GPS signal in the area. Price - Very economical. Heater - You have to set the thermostat in the room to the right setting for the heater to work and it works great. There is also an air conditioner in the room for the summer. The bedding is also very good and the comforter will keep you warm. Bathroom - The bathroom is neat and clean. There is hot water in the stand up shower and lots of soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. They have warnings about water usage since they pump the water on site. Cafe - The cafe on site is really good too. They serve very good breakfast. I had the buckwheat pancake and it was very heavy. The coffee is very good and you get it in a big glass instead of a cup. The cafe owner has a nice friendly cat called Guskus and you can play with it outside the cafe. Overall a very nice, economical place, one of my favourite, will come back again. read more

We stayed the night at Yosemite Bug and this was the second time for us. It is an hour outside of Yosemite National Park, and gets a very interesting clientele. People of many countries and languages stay there. Rustic is a good description. The beds were very firm, very firm indeed. Blankets and sheets were clean and the cabin was tidy. We stayed in a tent cabin that was cool at night but not cold. The showers and bathrooms were far away, in terms of walking to get to them. The shower fixtures showed significant amounts of wear and tear. The showers are coed so Mrs. Elowell and I could shower in the same room. It was hard to get the water to a comfortable temperature between scalding and brisk. We worked it out. The restaurant, though, bears talking about. The service was excellent. The people working there were all very friendly and nice and hard-working. They are very organic and healthy food oriented, so you can't get a burger there and the steak is a fatty cut and very pricey. The salad was pretty good and the mashed potatoes also. The sauce on the steak was a sweet and spicy tomato jam as they called it. They have a nice selection of beers and ales on tap in the lodge. Breakfast was just ok with a fresh fruit assortment beside the French Toast or buckwheat pancake but the melon is out of season so it wasn't very tasty. The French Toast was a little soggy inside because they use thick cinnamon swirl bread. No bacon or ham choice, that is separate. The convenient proximity to the park, the price to stay there, and the diverse clientele make it a good choice of a place to stay. The food selection is limited and heavily influenced by the Whole Foods crowd. For a few dollars and ten more minutes of driving, you can get a nice motel in Mariposa and have more food options. I would stay there again for the room price but not for the food. read more

Great place!! My sister and I stayed there one night during our road trip, thee rooms are clean and comfortable, the location is great if you wanna go visit Yosemite National Park, you will have to drive about 1 hour to get to Yosemite Village. They have wifi in the restaurant, the atmosphere is really nice, and the food is very good (especially the blueberry tarts). I recommend this place! read more

Jesus wept! Gorgeous scenery surrounds this rustic outdoors resort set in the heart of the Sierra Nevadas. Travelers from the corners of the earth flock to this humble getaway. A most tranquil, conversational stay. read more

My first time there was in dorms a 5 years ago, and though it was good for the price. Their cafeteria makes great veggie friendly food and check out the plates of the day for dinner that are made with fresh organic ingredients. Recently, I revisited and happen to faint in that lovely cafeteria and the staff were quick, resourceful and attentive throughout the process. I appreciative their follow-up upon check-out. I would definitely return. read more