Vacation Rentals by Owner

Nicole

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/29/12 Review Submitted: 05/03/12

I stayed in this house for the month of March. It is such a great house located in a beautiful serene neighborhood. The house is not in the center of town, which I really enjoyed, while still close enough to restaurants and skiing. It comes fully equipped with all amenities. I love to cook and the kitchen had everything I needed. There are large windows in every room with exquisite views. Jeanne and Darren were great hosts. I look forward to my next trip. I would highly recommend this rental.

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The Best Annual Family Ski Month

Guest: Mark (Mission Viejo, Ca. U.S.A.)
Date of Stay: 01/31/12 Review Submitted: 03/10/12

I have been bringing my family to Mammoth for 16 years. This year I found out our usual winter rental was now unavailable. I was nervous and did not now what to do. I stumbled onto the website VRBO and after viewing many homes and several e mails with other folks leasing their homes, I saw a home that looked like it would be perfect for my family. I must say this home exceeded all my expectations! Everything is new and well designed. The home is beautifully decorated. The owners are very nice people and they keep the property in top shape. The house has so many amenities and they all work! Many times rental homes can be so worn out and tired. NOT THIS HOME!!! The huge kitchen is stocked with everything from every spice you can imagine to 2 dishwashers, separate refrigerators for produce to name a few. The home is designed to entertain it has a large bar area with a wine refrigerator. We entertained guests on a few occasions and everyone commented on how much they loved the home. The home sits on a hill and there are great views out of the large windows. My favorite view was the view from the master bed, at night you can see the stars, in the morning there are the "Sherwins" of course, but there is a couple of big pine trees that birds seem to nest in. I would just lay in bed and watch them fly in and out of the tree before getting up. I like the location of the home,it is in a quite part of town with virtually zero traffic ( at least when I was there in the winter). This is a fairly new home and has new electronics, so I was very pleased to know if we had any issues with the property during our stay, the owners were on the property from time to time to help if we needed. We however had no issues. Myself and my wife, both of my adult kids, our friends, and kids friends totally enjoyed our month in this beautiful, prestigious home. I would like to thank Jeanne and Darren for being such great hosts. We are looking forward to coming back next year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Oustanding Luxury Mountain Retreat

Guest: Chris (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 01/27/12 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

I have rented this property on 3 different occassions and am eager to return. The 3 private bedrooms and loft was enough to sleep 8 comfortably, while the cathedral ceilings, open floorplan, and mountain views makes you feel like the house is much larger than it is. The high-end appliances, furniture, dishes, etc were nice enough for us to host a small dinner party -including business clients-. I also love the location in Old Mammoth bc of the natural light and close proximity to stores, skiing, movies, and fitness center (5 minute walk to Snowcreek Athletic Club). The running trails are about 3 blocks away and offer some of the best views in the Sierras. The owners Jeanne and Darren are the sweetest and most accommodating people on earth. We rented the house for Christmas last year, and Jeanne provided us with her personal decorations to make the home feel like our own. Also, on a few different occassions, we had to change reservations at the last minute, and Jeanne and Darren were always willing to credit unused nights for another time as long as the house was available. I love this house and am eager to return next month!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

BEWARE!!!!THIS PROPERTY IS OWNER OCCUPIED!!!!!!

Guest: James (San Diego,CA)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/25/12

Please be aware that if you rent this house,the owners are living in the downstairs of the house!!!!See in the picture of home,you are only renting the(TOP) part of this house,the space below the deck is a "quote"apartment the owner will be staying in.The reason I am so strongly telling any renter this is because(NOWHERE)in this description does it say the owner lives in the home.Imagine driving 7 hours to get to your amazing,private getaway and have the owner show you the house and then tell you"We will be downstairs in our apartment"You could only imagine the SHOCK we felt hearing of this.We would have NEVER rented this house if we knew this,paying absolute top dollar for this misleading listing.So if you want to take your PRIVATE vacation and hear people talking,coughing,etc with large dog poops around the property(The owners are husband,wife,and two 80+ pound dogs)this is your place,We felt like we were (WALKING ON EGGSHELLS) for 3 days.This was nothing short of appalling!!!!!

Owner response:It is with great regret that we were informed of the James' party dissatisfaction with their stay. We strive to make every visitor's stay pleasant, memorable, and problem-free. Had they communicated their concerns during their stay, rather than afterward, we would have taken necessary action to rectify any perceived problems and inconveniences. However, they failed to do so, and we were therefore unable to fix their problem because we did not know a problem existed. Furthermore, we are saddened to hear that they did not enjoy our lovely home and its many amenities due to what they perceived as a rift of miscommunication between us. We would like to assure our guests that we respect their privacy, but we are happy to help them with anything they need. Additionally, for the reference of future guests, we are working professionals whose occupations carry us away from home for days at a time. Therefore, we want our guests to feel free to use our home as if it were their own whether we are on property or not. Once again, we apologize. Thank you for your business.

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What a great View best location and one of Mammoths most beautiful Homes

Guest: Tom (Bishop Ca)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/18/11

My wife and I have been lucky enough to spent our past two wedding anniversaries in this home. The owners of the home are great people and they love dogs and so easy to work with. The house is perfect for a quiet vacation for two or bring the whole family. Close to town and the view is one of the best. They have the kitchen stocked with every pot and pan you could think of and it is not the cheep stuff you normally find in a rental. They go out of there way to make sure you are comfortable and happy. We are looking forward to our next visit but next time we want to stay much longer.

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

Summer Stay

Guest: B'Day Group (San Diego area)
Date of Stay: 07/12/11 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

What a great escape! This was our second time we stayed, and it was as great as the 1st. 3 neighbors celebrate 3 birthdays every July in middle of the month, with each year changing locations. This is the most hassle free and relaxing place we have been too. We all take turns fixing great dinners and having friends over to party until late and then sleep over. When we party, it all starts in the kitchen and with this kitchen we have room for all the cooks and those who just have to get in and sample with out waiting. All we bring, is food and the mountain appetite. The next morning there is nothing better then to sit out on the deck, looking south to the mountains through the pines, sipping fresh black coffee, with a bagel, and the fresh wake up scent of the mountain air. This is a great place to stay if you want to have the best of hiking, lakes, partying, laying around and enjoying the quiet moments as well. All needs are met, we just show up, move in and enjoy. We recommend this place to our friends. Being from the San Diego area (we like it warm), we have not been up to visit during the winter, but it must be beautiful to sit in front of the huge fireplace keeping warm and looking out on the snow covered trees and mountain tops. We will return!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

An Exceptional Escape in and Exceptional

Guest: circlevision91 (San Diego, California)
Date of Stay: 02/17/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/12

After spending a considerable amount of time in the various vacation rentals scattered about Mammoth Lakes (Snowcreek, Canyon Lodge, etc) we have finally struck paydirt. This lovely home is, without-a-doubt, the finest Mammoth residence available for rental today. It is comfortably modern with a hint of rusticity, tastefully decorated, and exceedingly private. The thoughtful layout and design details, as well as the fantastic condition of the property, suggest that the owners truly love the home. Its easy to see why its a popular rental. Although it is located in pleasantly-wooded Old Mammoth, its veranda has a nice view of the Sherwin Range to the south and a spectacular view of the Great Basin to the east. The home and its setting is exceedingly peaceful and quiet. Even the first, big snowstorm of the year, which blew in while we were staying here, failed to prove too much of a distraction. The fact that the place is so close to everything that the town has to offer makes this property even more appealing. We were also impressed by the amenities and features provided for our enjoyment. The great room invited the most attention. It has a fantastic media center and lovely fire place in addition to its aesthetically appealing vaulted ceiling and overall openness. Indeed, we spent most of our time off-the-slopes enjoying this room. Although the place has an open-floor-plan and lacks a compartmentalized layout, each of the bedrooms seemed to be pleasantly removed from the rest of the house - islands unto themselves as it were. The kitchen, located just off the great room, was indeed as well-stocked and equipped as the owner's description suggests. In short, there are few properties in Mammoth that truly exceed expectations and this is one of those properties. One cannot help but feel to have truly escaped the cares and worries of city life when they come to a place like this - a home that truly feels like Mammoth.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Matthew and Christina (Channel Islands, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/28/10 Review Submitted: 01/28/10

Wonderful architecture, beautiful and comfortable furnishings, immaculately clean with a well stocked, cook's kitchen--this home is absolutely fantastic. The neighborhood is very quiet and serene and the owners are very helpful. This gorgeous home is conveniently located to all that Mammoth has to offer--restaurants, skiing, snowmobiling and shopping--everything is literally just minutes away. The heated floors and roaring fireplace keep the home nice and toasty. Out of all the places we've stayed at on VRBO, this place is by far the best! In fact, my husband and I liked it so much, we reserved another stay here within 24 hours of returning home. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We look forward to our next visit.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 08/06/09

Wonderful house, lovely big kitchen, great views, easy to work with owners. We are 2 professional couples from NJ/NY and used house as base for 2 Yosemite trips and local hikes, bike rides. Gorgeous surroundings, quiet setting, delightful town. Owners were very helpful. House was very comfortable, kitchen very roomy and came stocked with coffee, sugar, paper goods, basic supplies and all kinds of cookware/servingware. Bathrooms also stocked with amenities, very nice touch. Thanks, we're recommending to other friends and plan on returning ourselves!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/03/09 Review Submitted: 07/03/09

We were looking for a well-located home in Old Mammoth and came across this absolutely beautiful home at a very reasonable price. The owners were very friendly and had the home in a 5-star condition when we arrived. Our family of 5 (3 college age kids) stayed five days and had a wonderful time. I'd highly recommend this home to anyone looking for "world class" accomodations in an upscale home. Brad G.

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Guest: Jeff and Ingrid Tisherman (Newport Beach California)
Date of Stay: 01/08/09 Review Submitted: 01/08/09

Anyone looking for 5 star accommodations will love this home. It has everything you need for a wonderful vacation.It has an amazing cooks kitchen, heated floors, beautiful furnishings and the beds are heavenly.We will definitely recommend this to all of our friends.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/16/08 Review Submitted: 07/16/08

We had a group of five of us that are all professionals and long time friends stay here for an annual fishing and golf trip. This house was fantastic! It's a beautiful custom home with a lot of space, beautiful views and nice amenities. The kitchen, bar, bedrooms and bathrooms had everything we needed (glasses, cookware, utensils, towels, linens, etc). We enjoyed the outdoor deck for BBQing and relaxing and the jacuzzi was nice as well.

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Guest: Scott M. (-)
Date of Stay: 05/02/08 Review Submitted: 05/02/08

We really enjoyed our stay in this custom home. The architechture is beautiful and the kitchen is great with high-end appliances. The home was well stocked with everything we needed and more. The views are amazing and the owners were great to work with from start to finish. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is interested in luxury accomodations in Mammoth.

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