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

Consider this bed and breakfast if you cannot stay in Yosemite! Wonderful! Comfy beds, amazing…read morebreakfasts, and treats are sent with you on your adventures. Our hosts even let us borrow chairs and binoculars to view El Capital. Most definitely would stay here again. Plus, Mariposa is a cute town with cute stores and plenty of places to eat!

This is a hidden gem. There are only 4 rooms but they are spacious and have everything you need for…read morea safe relaxing getaway. Each room has a lock on the outside to make it easier to get in and out without going into the main house. Breakfast is offered outside with a heater for the cooler weather days. The morning meal is all homemade by the B&B couple along with a snack for the day. It is all delicious! During your meal, you may see a pack of wild turkeys walk around. It is quiet, beautiful, and just an hour away from Yosemite. The town offers a great variety of restaurants to sample from. My favorite was 1850 offering a local brewery selection along with some really delicious food. You should try their mac and cheese. I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area or hiking in Yosemite. :)

I was really excited about this place. The photos and vibe on the website looked so nice!…read moreUnfortunately, what we got was not what was on the website. We were booked in suite 5, which does NOT look anything like the room shown on the website. It is old, dark and dingy. Even the front door lock was loose (as mentioned by another reviewer). I had made the reservations for my friend and me, and when we walked into suite 5, we both just deflated at how junky it looked. I wanted to show my friend how it didn't look anything like the website, but their internet didn't work at all until the next morning. The outdoor area is not lit up and welcoming, but dark and deserted. We made the best of it for that night, and in the morning, I contacted the owner via text. When I said that the room looked nothing like the rooms shown on the website, the reply was, "All of our rooms are different." So why don't they show photos of all of their rooms??? They offered to move us to another room, and I requested one that looks like the one on the website. They instructed me to find the key for suite 1, and that room was great! Looked just like the website, and was exactly what we were expecting. It was weird that this room was not rented out, but yet they didn't put us in that room in the first place. I later learned that we were charged $199 for the first night junky room, and $109 for the second night room that looked like the one on the website. That was contrary to what I remembered from the price listing on the website when I made the reservation, which I believe was $159 per night. But when you receive your confirmation email, there are no prices listed at all. I know it comes out to the same price, but it's very strange that the price/total isn't listed on your confirmation email. I would have asked if I had noticed it before we arrived. I really wanted to like this inn, but next time, I'll just stay in the heated cabins in Yosemite Valley for $155/night. The one-hour drive to the valley from this place wasn't worth it for us. If you're going to stay here, ask them specifically what room you will be in and if it's one that looks like the ones on the website. If not, consider staying elsewhere. Positive: the cafe is super cute with great coffee and food and nice people!

Great people who run this. They were very friendly and helpful! It's a simple motel and affordable…read more There's a gym down the block that you can get access to while staying here, which was an awesome perk! I also had a cat visit me. I had my door propped open to cool off the room with the night air and a stray cat waltzed right in. It didn't stay long, but it was a cute and funny encounter. Is the cat part of the staff? If so, it deserves a raise!

A cutsy B&B in the middle of no where. Not to far from Yosemite but not in town and late at night…read morecan be asy to miss. Very friendly older people running this place and they are quite accomadating. Did not have a problem gettiing two rooms last minute (had our own bathroom). There were other people there and while there is no curfew they do not give you a key since the door is normally left unlocked but of course the people locked us out and were kind of surprized when we knocked on the door at like 10pm. A nice breakfast where everyone waits for everyone. Joyce introduces everyone and conversation is made at the big table. 8:30 am is a little early for me but it was a good price for a room last minute so we did not complain. (Many B&B's around Yosemite have been closed for a while so do not rely solely on your GPS)

The hotel is very functional and did the job, but the sheets were dirty and it was kind of ran down…read moreand not very luxurious to stay. It was a tad dingy and the Wi-Fi was horrendously bad. I would only stay here again if I absolutely needed to, but I would probably go with the best Western across the street.

The hotel was mediocre, definitely not anything special but it was better than a Motel 6. Our bed…read moresheets that we were using did smell musty or maybe it was just the room We went in the pool and jacuzzi and it was very nice! Jacuzzi got really warm and had the water jets working nicely. The pool itself was a good temperature as well, not too cold or hot. The breakfast was fine too, there was a waffle station, eggs, juice (cranberry & orange juice), some bread with a toaster, and an oatmeal station. It was all decent and kept getting refilled consistently. The staff were good and smiled whenever we came into the lobby so no complaints there.

The manager Mandy and all of the hotel personnel were friendly and accommodating and welcoming…read more They went over and above to help out our family, gave us chocolates, and we found the room to be very comfortable and clean. Our kids played in the pool and we enjoyed a delicious breakfast. It was a very luxurious hotel experience with a small town, friendly feel.

Liz the receptionist was rude for no reason. We came in very nice and friendly but she just wasn't…read moretreating us right. We don't know why but she was passive aggressive.

Pretty great place! We stayed here before, last year on our Yosemite trip. It seems to have gotten…read morebetter. Last year, I would have given it three stars. Our room was exceptionally clean, and the noise level is very low. Extremely comfortable beds, hot water, and great AC units. Fridge was cold and coffee machine worked great. The only things I don't super love: the included breakfast is pretty horrible and the parking is kinda tight. Still, it's a great price and only a half hour drive to some of the greatest bits entering Yosemite

Overall we had a decent experience here. The rooms are nicely renovated and brightly lit, though…read morethe bathroom is a touch dated. We went during the off season so the price was reasonable. The night time check in staff was fine, the day time check out clerk was very friendly. Breakfast is complimentary, but it's entirely continental with no hot food or fruit - only bagels, muffins, and cereal. The rooms were reasonably clean.