Fabulous Location

Guest: Melody13 (Napa, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/15/11

The first weekend in November could not have been more perfect in this lovely abode. We woke up to a winter wonderland of snow. The name "Yosemite Valley View" accurately describes the incredible views from this home. This property is exceptionally clean and well maintained, and the kitchen is well stocked. I have already recommended it to several friends. It was easy to be in Yosemite Valley in less than 15 minutes. Thank you!

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

Wonderful Retreat!

Guest: K & G (Canton, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

This was our first visit to Yosemite and we were just awed by the beauty of the park. This home added to the delightful experience. It was wonderful to return here after a long and tiring day of exploring and hiking. The view from the gigantic deck is lovely, and we enjoyed every breakfast and dinner outdoors. The 3 bathrooms really made life easy as we had 6 people in total. The kitchen is fully stocked, and the bathrooms had loads of clean towels, wash cloths, etc. The beds were comfy and the bathrooms were sparkling clean. We felt so sorry for the campers who were roughing it with no creature comforts! Also, the owner is very organized and responsive. A real plus when you live on the other side of the country and are planning a special vacation.

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

Great Week at Yosemite

Guest: jamnmon66 (Thornton, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/26/11

We were wowed from the first minute in this vacation home. The location insdide the park was convenient but be aware that it is a dirt road with some somewhat large bumps. Our rental car was a Chrysler 300 (which has very low ground clearance) and it rubbed the underside on the bumps but we were able to make it without any other problems. The furniture was older but in good enough condition and it was very comfortable. The view is excellent and it was soooo quiet. After spending the day in the chaos of the crows in the valley, it was an incredible experience to return to this house and spend some time on the large deck. We couldn't hear anything except birds, the wind in the trees and the river in the distance. The kitchen has everything you would want. There was even a few basic spices and some cooking oil. We cooked pork chops the first night and lasagna the second night. There's a TV with a Nintendo 64, a DVD player and a VCR but no TV reception. The TV also has a VGA input that you can use with a laptop but you'll have to bring a VGA cable if you want to do that. We had limited cell phone recepton and no 2G/3G service from Verizon. It was actually kind of nice to unplug for a few days so we weren't really bothered by the lack of TV or internet. My son and I enjoyed the foosball table and dart board downstairs and the bedrooms were very comfortable. Not sure if we'll ever return to Yosemite but this is where I'll stay if we do. I would highly recommed it.

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

Didn't want to leave

Guest: Zoe (Haworth, Yorkshire, England)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

We (2 couples) stayed here for 3 nights for the last few days of May 2011. The house is perfectly located for sightseeing within the park and has every amenity. We loved the peace and quiet away from the crowds at Yosemite Village and dad particularly enjoyed the BBQ on the deck with fabulous views of Half Dome and El Capitan. When we visit California again I would 100% book Yosemite Valley View. Excellent service from booking to a very sad departure

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

Good Location, with all the comforts of home.

Guest: Wildflower trekker (El Cerrito, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10 Review Submitted: 10/23/10

We have been home for almost a week and still basking in the afterglow of staying in your comfortable cabin in Floresta. Yosemite Valley View is so well appointed, it had everything we needed, including a star chart!. Then when you add in the view, it was over the top! It was the perfect place to celebrate my 70th birthday. I invited my three brothers who had never visited Yosemite Point. They have not stopped talking about Yosemite and the magical time we spent together ever since. We viewed stars at night and spent one evening at Glacier Point. We have visited Yosemite many times but this visit was truly special. Thank you.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Great Vacation

Guest: Ron (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/13/10

The house was perfect for our family. It was extremely comfortable and spacious and a great place to relax after a day of exploring the park. The kitchen is well supplied to cook any meal for your family and we enjoyed eating every evening on the picnic table on the deck overlooking a great view of Half Dome. The best part was no internet, phone, e-mail or television - just peace and quiet.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Kirstin2 (Los Angeles, California)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 12/27/09

We just returned from a fabulous Christmas week at Yosemite Valley View. The property is precisely as described and we were happy with everything. It is the ideal location inside the park to Yosemite Valley, the views of the stars are magnificent and of Half Dome and El Capitan as well. It was perfect for our two families of two adults/two children. We will certainly be returning and recommending this property to all who inquire.

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Guest: Tony Garthwaite (Aberdare, Wales)
Date of Stay: 09/27/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/09

We really enjoyed staying at this house which has the advantage of being very private but also within a short drive of the valley. We loved everything about Yosemite and the whole experience was so memorable. A bear walked right past the front of the house on 2 consecutive days (who knows, it may have been 2 different bears!) and we also saw deer, squirrels, chipmunks and so many other wild and wonderful things, and not least, of course, the fantastic view from the deck. A recent fire in the area had apparently driven the bears into the area but we felt so lucky to have been so close to one when you hear how many people never get to see any. The night skies are also spectacular. I would be happy to recommend anyone to stay at this house as it was everything we wished for in terms of comfort and location. I hope we manage to stay again one day.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/29/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

We just got back from a weekend at the Yosemite Valley View property. The house is newer, clean, and very well maintained. We enjoyed the view from the deck and the available grill. Beds are comfortable and the kitchen is fantastic! Also, a great location, so conveniently close to Yosemite Valley! Thanks so much for the vacation!

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Guest: Melissa Bray (Modesto, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/04/09 Review Submitted: 04/04/09

We stayed at your beautiful cabin (house)again in February with our friends, and it was as wonderful as our stays the last two years. We awakened our first morning to snow and watched another foot of snow accumulate before noon. (Very different from last year when the temps were in the 70's) The kids (big & little) had such a great time sledding all weekend long beside your house. Your driveway makes the perfect sled runs. We plan on coming back every year. Your house is so comfortable, and we're always in awe of the view of Yosemite from your living room. Jim & Agnes, you are always so helpful and you go beyond what a typical owner is expected to do. Because of this we will be back again. Thank you again for everything!

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