Perfect and Private

Guest: Anita Christina (San Fernando Valley)
Date of Stay: 02/25/09 Review Submitted: 03/02/09

Staying at loggers retreat was a TREAT! The owners have set up everything that one would possibly need for comfort. Absolute comfort,peace, privacy and every amenity a home could offer. Thanks David, Anita and Brian

Owner response:Glad you enjoyed yourselves. It was a pleasure to have you visit! -David

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.

Highly Recommended... Comfortable and Immaculate

Guest: Jonathan (Glendora, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/06/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

From the moment my wife and I and our 14 month old son arrived at The Logger's Retreat (in Sept. 2011) we knew we were in for a great weeklong retreat. While we spent half our time hiking Yosemite, Tuolumne, and the Sequoias, the time we spent here was the perfect way to relax and soak in the Sierra air. The house was immaculate, well-furnished and well-stocked, and very comfortable. The furniture looked good AND felt good... and the big flat screen TV was a nice touch too (especially since we brought up our gaming system too :) ). Can't recommend The Loggers Retreat enough!

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A superb house in a great location

Guest: Mark (West Yorkshire, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/21/11

This is a well equipped house with all the facilities we could have wished for. It was very clean on arrival with lots of useful information provided about the house and surrounding area. Finding it was easy using the provided directions as well. It was very convenient for Yosemite being about as close as you can get to the southern entrance without actually being in the park. We self-catered having picked up all the groceries we needed at Raley's in Oakhurst on the way. Our Yosemite trips included Taft Point, Glacier Point and the west end of the valley near El Capitan. It being August the valley was busy around Yosemite Village but we didn't spend any time there so it wasn't so bad for us. We will happily return to Logger's Retreat if we ever make it back to Yosemite in the future.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great time

Guest: Brandie (Visalia)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

We had a great time staying at your home! Yosemite was beautiful and the house was in a great location. We found everything we could possibly need there and enjoyed playing the games you had stored in the family room. Thank you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Outstanding!!!!

Guest: Lyn Alisago (N. California (Bay Area))
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

Words cannot express how grateful we are in finding a beautiful place such as this. We truly and immensely enjoyed our stay which was enhanced by the majestic view of the surrounding mountains and the refreshing fresh air not available in the cities. Staying at Logger’s Retreat and visiting Yosemite could never have been memorable and pleasant where not for a convenient place to stay. We even wish we could have stayed longer. The convenience of the household amenities made it easy for us to prepare our meals after hours and hours of visiting the picturesque views that your house offers an addition to the short driving distance to the South Entrance of Yosemite Park. We truly looked forward to waking up each morning to see what the day had to offer. Our first day at Logger’s Retreat was snowing which was such a treat for us to have breakfast as we watched the flurry of snow blanketing the tall trees. The second day thankfully was sunny so we had the opportunity to venture to the park to explore. We look forward to visiting this beautiful place again!!! Thank you David and Suzanne for opening your beautiful home and allowing us the opportunity to stay here. - From the Alisago-Acero and Florendo family

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A really amazing and spacious place!

Guest: Cindy (Albany, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

We had a group of 12 adults stay in this beautiful cabin for two nights in January and it was a really amazing space. There was plenty of sleeping options with essentially 4 bedrooms (1 bedroom upstairs and 3 downstairs). The kitchen is incredibly well-stocked so there's no need to have to bring your own cookware or spices. We also had a 13-mo old and there was a crib in the laundry room that was perfect for him. The place is extremely well-maintained and has spectacular views with large windows. The hot tub was also comfortable enough for 4-6 people and an awesome way to relax after a long day of snowshoeing in Yosemite. The owner was also very responsive to e-mails and any questions I had. Overall, an excellent rental! One of the best I've had on VRBO!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Snowed in

Guest: Ann (Seal Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/28/10 Review Submitted: 01/07/11

We stayed in the Logger's Retreat between Christmas and New Year's 2010. It was awesome. The house is nicer than it looks on line and bigger. It has a good layout and well working appliances. The area around the home is beautiful. The only draw back with the house is that it has white carpet...a bad choice for kids, but we managed by having some strict rules. We were snowed in twice and it was fun. We parked at the bottom of the driveway, but with 4 feet of snow, you call it a day and hang in the hot tub. The kids played in the snow fit hours on end. David, the owner was awesome, accommodating and attentive.... The kind of guy you want owning the house you rented. The house seemed to the three families that stayed there to be a good value for the money.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great Escape !

Guest: julie (Manhattan Beach, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10 Review Submitted: 12/29/10

My family and I spent the long Thanksgiving weekend at this wonderful retreat & so close to Yosemite! We were lucky to have arrived days after an early snowfall. The home was spacious, clean & well equipped. It was such a great location with it's close proximity to Yosemite that we were able to spend 2 of our days in the snow covered park. I hope to go back to the "Loggers Retreat" in the future- hopefully spring or early summer. The property surrounding the home was beautiful but due to all the snow we couldn't take advantage of the nearby hiking trails on this visit . We brought along our 2 dogs & they loved it as much as we did ! The ONLY downfall was the steep icy driveway. David was informative about the driveway situation so we were well aware of a possible icy challenge and were prepared.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Our Stay at Logger's Retreat

Guest: Chico (Mesa, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 09/30/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

Our family of 11 stayed at the Logger's Retreat to attend the wedding of our niece in Yosemite Valley. The moment we stepped into the house, we felt comfortable and just about everything we needed was provided, including a baby crib, stroller and backpack! The place was very clean and well maintained and spacious. There were three generations of family but we all had comfortable beds and the linens were plentiful. The place was exactly as we saw in the pictures on the website and the owner was very helpful with information and finalizing the rental process. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the house and the Yosemite Valley, but we hope to return some day, and will heartily recommend Logger's Retreat to family and friends.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

We absolutely LOVE Logger's Retreat!

Guest: Colleen (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

We stayed at the Logger's Retreat in September & had a wonderful experience. The house is absolutely amazing- it exceeded our expectations. It's large, clean, and beautiful. There are incredible views from every room. Very child-friendly- our one year old had a blast exploring everywhere. We used the baby carrier & crib- it was so nice not to have to bring our own. The best part of every day was having our coffee on the kitchen deck & watching the sunrise. "Retreat" is a perfect description!! We had a number of questions before our trip & David was very helpful in answering all of them. We will definitely be back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.