Great Service and Perfect Base Camp for Yosemite…read more For our first memorable trip to Yosemite, staying at Rosenberg's Creekside Cabin via The Redwoods in Wawona was a fantastic choice. The location is ideal--tucked into a quiet little community about 4 miles inside the park gates. Driving in, you pass a local school and a handy little market, and the main registration office even has EV charging available if you need a plug. The customer service here is what really earned the 5 stars. I booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards, which apparently uses a confusing third-party system. When I called ahead to ask about adding our small dog to the reservation, the front desk told me they saw the booking, but it was under a completely different name. I semi-panicked thinking we were double-booked. I left my info with Sharon at the desk and called Chase, who assured me everything was fine but couldn't explain the naming mismatch. When I called Sharon back, she was incredibly reassuring. She explained that the name on our booking had actually been used three times before for third-party reservations. Once we got that sorted out and I remembered why I called in the first place, Sharon was incredibly sweet and told me, "Bring your pet and do not worry about it." That kind of flexibility and peace of mind is priceless when you're traveling. As for the cabin itself, everything was smooth and uneventful. It's essentially a spacious 3-bedroom home setup with all the modern comforts you'd expect from a high-end Airbnb--strong Wi-Fi, ice-cold A/C, a dishwasher, and a full washer and dryer. The kitchen was completely stocked with all the basic pots, pans, and utensils you need to cook your own meals after a long day of hiking. Location-wise, it's about a 40-minute drive down into the lower valley. The drive itself is spectacular--once you pop through Tunnel View, the landscape completely opens up. The road loops through the valley floor as a one-way, giving you front-row views of Bridalveil Fall, the Yosemite Falls trail, and El Capitan Meadow. Having a fully equipped, dog-friendly home base inside the park boundaries made our first Yosemite trip incredibly comfortable. Huge thanks to Sharon and the team for turning a potential reservation headache into a great stay!

Who knew there was a little town inside Yosemite National Park where you can find cabins to rent?…read more Turns out, The Redwoods in Yosemite is a property management company that handles rentals of approximately 120 different cabins throughout the small town of Wawona in southern Yosemite. Over the Labor Day holiday we had a neat experience with Cabin 53. It had all of the basics that you could need and was cute and clean, and had decking all around. It was surrounded by a few other cabins and some nice pine trees. Staff from the Redwoods were friendly, accommodating, and responsive. There were many different sizes and types of cabins available, so both small and large groups can be accommodated. Unfortunately our cabin had a couple minor issues which couldn't be resolved, though they did try. The Redwoods community is located a short distance off the 41 in South Yosemite. It was still about 45 minutes to the main valley area, but it also had lots of neat things nearby as well. Still better than many options outside the park. Value was decent and we didn't feel like we were overcharged. This is a great option if you are looking for something a bit different to add that rustic cabin stay to your Yosemite trip.

We came to this venue to attend a wedding and it's a gorgeous forest setting. The ceremony itself…read morewas held in a small clearing in Heartwood forest and then you walk down a short distance where the cocktail hour/dinner area is set up. Even though it is extremely hot in Oakhurst, the venue, being in a wooded forest, is a very comfortable temperature, not too hot and you don't need a jacket at all, even at night. It is a bit of a pain to get to though - you have to drive up a winding mountain for about 20 minutes coming from Oakhurst so if you are planning on drinking at the event, make sure you either have a DD because coming back down that same road at night with no street lights and while under the influence can be dangerous. The venue itself was a bit confusing for us to navigate. We had to ask people passing by for directions on where to go but we eventually got to where we needed. It is also quite dusty so be prepared to have your shoes and the bottom of your outfits covered with dirt. And being up in the middle of a mountain, be prepared for no/poor reception.

STUNNING FAIRY TALE WEDDING. SO ROMANTIC!!…read more================================================================ My very good friend was married here a few weeks ago and it was the most beautiful and stunning wedding I have ever attended. This place is nestled in the beautiful woods outside Yosemite national park so you know already what to expect. This place is the perfect backdrop for a fairy tale wedding, the views are amazing. The sun setting at the perfect time, the sun peeking though the trees DREAMY!

What a fantastic location! Beautiful loft, very clean, very nice design, very complete and very…read morekind and helpful owners. Great terrace with barbecue, firepit overlooking the vineyard and sunset in the evening. Good location as a basis to visit Yosemite, also Mariposa is a nice village. I can recommend this to anyone, and you will not regret to visit this. Absolutely worth the full 5 stars! Karel & Karen May 2024 the Netherlands

Papillon Cellars was a welcoming, comfortable accommodation for our trip to Yosemite National Park…read more The hosts were friendly, helpful and all around wonderful. I highly recommend!

Currently they say no wedding at location. No live bands. Too much fun for the surrounding area I…read moreguess. The lodge and rooms are GREAT and exceed all our expectations. Seven couples for an outstanding outing. Meal assignments shared but use the commercial kitchen. Two bars ( BYOB). The views, the facility are a 10!!!!!

My husband and I were married here New Years Eve 2016. Our wedding was a dream come true! We booked…read morethe lodge for 3 amazing days. All of our family stayed with us. It felt just like home. Jennifer the event coordinator is wonderful! She made sure our wedding day went as smooth as possible! Everything turned out so beautiful! It was the best day ever! The vendors that were provided exceeded all of our expectations. I always dreamed of an intimate winter wedding and the Victory Lodge did not disappoint. I highly recommend this property for any event/family vacation/reunion! Thank you Victory Lodge for a life time of memories!

We stayed here for one night before heading into Yosemite for a week. It was a wonderful stay with…read morequiet and comfortable accommodations. It is a unique, one of a kind lodge with multiple places to hang out including a lobby with a fireplace and piano, a game room, and a small patio off of our room. The staff was very friendly and the included breakfast was more than enough. We will definitely return if in the area.

Friendly staff, poor management…read more Our keycard didn't work and we had to be asked to be let into our room many times during our stay due to batteries being dead on the locks. The rugs in the room were gross and worn. The floor in bathroom was warped. The drain in shower was gross and broken. The breakfast milk was spoiled. They were out of coffee. The choices were basically yogurt, cereal or oatmeal.

Evergreen was an amazing place to host our ambitious, multi-day, multi-event wedding. We pushed…read moreEvergreen outside their comfort zone, hosting 175 people for 4 days, leveraging multiple locations and all of their infrastructure to make something special, and they delivered excellently. - The kitchen was phenomenal, delivering multiple meals across various cuisines at exceptional quality and handling multiple dietary restrictions. - They have a great library of activities and materials, including yoga mats, disc golf, and even s'mores, to help round out the weekend with fun activities for guests. - We did notice that the front desk can struggle with more complicated room block logistics, so set aside some additional time to work with them on that. Special callout to Micaela and the events team, who are very experienced in executing weddings and made us feel welcome and supported throughout. The whole weekend felt like an elevated summer camp with all our best friends and family. Overall, Evergreen is a historic, gorgeous place to throw a wedding and we wholeheartedly recommend it!

Nice hotel room, very clean, private and comfortable. The lodge is in a great location for getting…read moreto Yosemite valley or Hetch Hetchy. I would stay here again for this reason alone. That being said, the food was ok. The Burger at lunch was GREAT, the fries that came with it, absolutely STELLAR after a day of hiking. Breakfast was fine, average. No issues there. Dinner sucked. Our food came out cold multiple times and we were there for over 2 hours. We watched a couple arrive 15 min after us, get their food and leave well before us. We ordered the smoked salmon dip, it came out with a hot-ish edge and cold center- yuck. Had to send it back to be properly heated. Then our main dishes arrived cold. The mash potatoes with my braised short rib were room temp. The pasta was obviously sitting based on the dried up sauce. The pasta was also cold. We waitress tried to reassure (gaslight) that the food had just come out. We sent the food back to be properly heated. After being reheated, the food was fine. They did gave us the meal for free b/c of all the issues we experienced that night- which was kind. I have never experienced so many issues while at a restaurant or felt the need to send food back. I should have gotten another burger.

They catered three different events for a wedding weekend we were having. They worked with us to…read morecreate a menu that we wanted to serve. They provided water, beer, wine, etc. all with excellent service. Everything they made was amazing! They even helped heat/serve some Italian Beef that we had brought in from Chicago. Very Flexible! Great Value! Great Service! Amazing Food! Would HIGHLY recommend if you are having a wedding/event in the Yosemite area!

We used Yosemite catering for our recent wedding. I can't say enough how fabulous they were in…read moreevery aspect. We were actually a bit freaked out because a couple weeks before the event our catering manager told us she was leaving and we would be working with a new catering manager, Joel, but Joel did a great job of jumping in and making sure he know exactly what we expected and delivered on every aspect. The food was great and the prices were really reasonable, especially considering there isn't much choice in the Oakhurst area for caterers. The best part of the whole experience was the staff. They were amazingly attentive and knew exactly when to get out of the way at the event. The presentation was better than we expected and they really helped to make the night a success. I didn't work with Roman the owner much but on every occasion that I talked with him (when Joel wasn't around) he really made sure that we were confident that the message would be passed on and on every occasion, through all the last minute changes and requests they came through with flying colors.

I'm a wedding photographer who came to Mammoth for a wedding at Eleven 53, the top of the gondola…read moreat Mammoth Mountain resort. What a spectacular view! This is a wonderful small wedding venue. Loree and her team are amazing event professionals. I highly recommend this location. The backdrop for photos is fabulous. The experience is memorable. The people are really great and make the event truly special.

From our first trip up the gondola and to McCoy station we knew this was our place to be married!…read moreWe have had the best experience with such great staff to ease our mind! I knew going into this venue we would have to go with the flow due to unpredictable weather. Natalie Saini eased my mind from the first time I emailed with her and spoke on the phone with her. She was here for me as a coordinator every step of the way! She would email me back quickly and even coordinated a private tasting for us since we were unable to make the group tasting they have twice a year. Her organization and experience made me so confident that our hard work planning would all come together! We had rehearsal on the rooftop and had to switch locations to inside Parallax less than an hour before ceremony time. I'm sure that was stressful for her, but she made me and my husband not have a worry or care in the world. Our day was absolutely perfect for us! She accommodated our wishes of having 10-15 minutes alone after our ceremony. Natalie went above and beyond. She let us have our moment together in our reception area where she had waiting for us drinks and lots of appetizers! We walked around our reception area and got to see it all before our grand entrance to our guests. The gondola staff, the servers, bartenders (Connor especially!), chef, coordinators, and all the Mammoth Mountain staff were so good to us! Our guests raved about the food! We did the family style and it was almost like plated! Lastly, right when we got into town, Natalie came to our cabin and picked up all of our wedding decor and details so we did not have to worry about it! The Sunday after the wedding, she dropped it all back off to us in perfect condition and boxed so nicely. We cannot thank them all enough for putting on this epic wedding and best day of our lives thus far! Mitchell & Marissa Martens

I had my daughters Sweet Sixteen at Gateway Gardens and it was a great experience. From beginning…read moreto end management was helpful and available by phone and email. After looking at other venues we decided on Gateway because the venue is beautiful! Catering, linens and decorations were included so this meant less party planning stress. Prior to the party, management took the time to go through all the details and the event timeline. Throughout the event the staff helped coordinate so that my family and I could enjoy the party. We arrived the day of the party and the placed looked great! It was nice and cool (on a hot summer day) and the food was delicious. Our family, friends and my daughter had great time!!

Met first with Liz and then with Devin. Both were extremely helpful and friendly. Went over all of…read moremy options and answered all of my questions. Event went off without a hitch and everyone that was there said how good the food was and how friendly the staff was. Will definitely use this venue again

Stopped in to Vista Ranch and Cellars for some wine tasting. Mark was a delight to talk to. We…read moretried quite a few and decided on the two favorites, which were the Pinot Noir and the Sparkling wine. We met several other locals and enjoyed conversation and laughs with them. The Sparkling was great!! We rarely drink sparkling, but enjoyed its flavors so much that we purchased 18 and 6 of the Pinot Noir to take back to AZ. We were told they don't ship, so guess we'll have to come back someday!!

This was a nice winery we decided to visit during our few days stay in the area. The Pinot noir was…read moregood enough to take a case home. And the sparkling wine was so good we decided to to buy a case of it. Great time sitting at the bar sampling their goods. And some really cool locals that hang here stopped by. Great place off the beaten path.