Vacation Rentals by Owner

Excellent Cabin with Amazing View

Guest: Bill (Cupertino, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/26/12 Review Submitted: 04/04/12

This cabin looks great both inside and out. The furnishings and amenities are nice, the view of Half Dome and El Capitan are amazing. There is easy access to hiking, sight seeing, but still plenty of privacy and separation from the crowds of tourists.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Yosemite at its best

Guest: Marilyn and Jerry (Pioneer, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/12/12 Review Submitted: 02/19/12

If you want affordable luxury, an authentic impecable mountain cabin, views from your windows and deck and away from the crowds but close to all you want to see; this is the place to be. This is so warm and comfortable and everything is beyond clean, and a feast for your eyes as well as body. It is best for small groups and ideal for intimate couples. Attention to every detail has been provided by the owner who strives to continually improve it. My husband and I have stayed several times now and have no desire to go anywhere else when visiting Yosemite. We highly recommend the Clouds Rest Cabin. You will not be disappointed, only inspired and rejuvenated.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Home Away from Home!

Guest: Cara (Fresno, California)
Date of Stay: 02/10/12 Review Submitted: 02/16/12

What a great getaway! Clouds Rest is a great place to visit if you want some peace, quiet, and a great view! Everything you need is provided... and top notch amenities at that! My husband and I will definitely return again some day!! Thank you for sharing your fantastic home with us!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Yosemite Friends

Guest: Russ (Lawndale, California)
Date of Stay: 01/17/12 Review Submitted: 02/18/12

I had a wonderful time staying at Clouds Rest Cabin. The cabin is within minutes of Yosemite Valley and slightly longer to Glacier Point. The place was very clean and well maintained and everything needed for cooking was in place. I enjoyed the views at sunrise (over Half Dome) and sunset and would recommend a stay there to all of my friends.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Clouds Rest Cabin

Guest: Judy (Redondo Beach, CA. United States)
Date of Stay: 01/17/12 Review Submitted: 02/17/12

It was great to spend time at Clouds Rest Cabin for our yearly return visit. Wonderful views, close to hiking and wonderful Yosemite memorabilia as decor. We were there in January and as the Glacier Point Road was still open and there was no snow, we were able to hike Sentinal Dome and go to Glacier Point. Noreen and Mark were excellent hosts as usual. We had a great time at the cabin.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

No better place to stay when visiting Yosemite

Guest: JB (Eureka, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/21/11

My wife and I have spent several nights in Clouds Rest Cabin on two separate visits to Yosemite. The cabin itself is really more like a small house with lots of room and the layout of the cabin creates several separate spaces that are so comfortable and so tastefully appointed. It has a rustic, yet refined feel with all the amenities that one needs. The kitchen is spacious and has everything you need. Just bring the food to cook and the rest is there. The den/living room is lovely with tall ceilings and a lovely gas stove in the corner which creates a cozy and romantic space. Upstairs is an awesome spacious bathroom with a large soaking tub that is perfect after a day at Badger Pass or on the trails in the park, as well as a full shower. The bedroom is also upstairs and has an incredibly comfy bed and a large picture window which faces the valley with views of El Cap and Half Dome. It is amazing! The location of the cabin is in Foresta which is a small quiet community, away from the crowds of the valley but just minutes away. I can't imagine a better place to stay when visiting the park and is the perfect start to creating a memorable Yosemite experience.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful 1-Bedroom Home within Yosemite

Guest: Harley (River Vale, NJ)
Date of Stay: 09/13/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/12

This house was very-well maintained and the owner was accessible and answered all my questions. She even stopped by to make sure all was well. The photos accurately reflect the appearance of this beautiful home. I would recommend it to friends and would love to return. The location within the park makes everything in Yosemite easily accessible.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

Rare Find

Guest: Naturelover (Des Plaines, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

Clouds Rest Cabin has a fabulous location just 10 minutes from the valley. The views from every window in the house are beautiful. The cabin itself is immaculate and very tastefully decorated. The owners have tons of information and videos on Yosemite to help you plan your adventures. They have also thought of extras you might not have brought along, like backpacks and coolers. This is one of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed at. The photos posted on the website can not do justice to the real thing. This was our first visit to Yosemite, I hope we can return soon. There is no where in Yosemite to stay that can compare to Clouds Rest. Thanks, Noreen and Mark!!!

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

A beautiful stay

Guest: Kim (Bloomington, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/10

Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Clouds Rest. We spent 5 days in Yosemite (May 15th-20th, 2010)... the park is amazing, but the vacation was made perfect by this home. Noreen & Mark have gone out of their way to create a beautiful, safe cabin for guests. They have stocked the home with everything you might need... the decorating was perfect... I just can't say enough! Don't hesitate to stay here... you won't regret it!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Lawler (Moncks Corner, SC)
Date of Stay: 04/11/10 Review Submitted: 04/11/10

Beautiful cabin, wonderful views, great collection of reading materials and DVD's. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back. We got over a foot of snow while we were there and Noreen kept us up to date on road openings and closings. This was a wonderful experience.

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Guest: Marc and Tash (Monterey, Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/10

We enjoyed our stay in March '09 so much we had to come back... hoping for snow. That was the only disappointment in our stay as it was unseasonably warm. As expected, Mark and Noreen had the cabin prepared, and some new additions to the library and furnishings as well. I'll not go into details on the cabin (see or March 2009 review) other than the cabin still looks brand new. The silence was amazing, the views outstanding, and the stars mesmerizing. We were both able to relax, re-energize, and replenish our spirits. Thanks again for making a marvelous retreat available! Marc and Tash

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Guest: Susan Farr (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/14/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/09

My husband, daughter and I recently visited Yosemite and stayed in the Clouds Rest cabin. We absolutely loved every detail of the cabin. My daughter raved about the paving stones that led to the front porch. My husband enjoyed reading from their massive library on Yosemite. I enjoyed opening the windows and then bundling up in a warm blanket. After a long day of hiking or rafting, we knew that we could come back and totally relax. Noreen and Mark were super nice and checked on us often to make sure we were happy. The views are spectacular and we loved the location in conjunction to our plans. Yosemite is a do-over, so we will definitely be back to stay here again one day.

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Guest: Sandy Duncan (Powhatan, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/16/09 Review Submitted: 06/16/09

Thank you Noreen and Mark for sharing your beautiful home with us! I was pleased to find that you two had thought of everything a traveler would need...down to backpacks and umbrellas! That king bed is so comfortable and the view...priceless! I enjoyed cooking in the spacious and WELL appointed kitchen. When you said basic spices...I figured salt and pepper! What a pleasure to find items I use at home. We also appreciated your commitment to the environment with making it so easy for guests to recycle. One rainy day, my husband and I put together a puzzle and played Scrabble. Things we haven't done in years! I gave a glowing review on TripAdvisor and can not wait to return to Yosemite and Clouds Rest Cabin. Sorry we were not able to meet. Maybe next time. And hope that time will be soon. I fell in love with Yosemite and Clouds Rest Cabin.

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Guest: Marilyn10 (El Cerrito, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/05/09 Review Submitted: 04/05/09

We have been to Yosemite many times before but had never stayed in or even heard of Foresta. It is an incredibly quiet, peaceful retreat just minutes from the Valley. Several deer wandered through every morning and we saw bluebirds and (I think) Western tanangers in the daffodil-adorned front yard. The house is comfortable and charming, and has a well equipped kitchen, cozy blankets, a charming and toasty gas "woodstove", and a nice selection of DVDs. We loved the generously-sized two person tub and used it frequently--not the best for water conservation, but it was so relaxing, we couldn't help ourselves! The view from all rooms of the house was wonderful and the stars over El Capitan were absolute magic. We were a little surprised at the cleaning we were expected to do, but once we got started it turned out to be not much, and we ended up enjoying the feeling of helping to look after such a lovely place. Noreen was very helpful and friendly throughout the process. In short, Cloud's Rest Cabin is a marvelous, incredibly peaceful mountain retreat on the doorstep of one of earth's most breathtaking spots.

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Guest: mjondo (monterey, ca)
Date of Stay: 03/20/09 Review Submitted: 03/20/09

I have stayed everywhere that Yosemite has to offer since the early 60's, and Clouds Rest is an amazing place that allows you to come to touch those places that seem so far away in your everyday life. The environment is surpassed only by the owners, Noreen and Mark . I am sure there are similar experiences out there, but to have the owners living in the same area as the cabin, and then stroll by on their evening walk, and even better, turn out to be two of the coolest people in the world with all the knowledge of living in the Park... what could be better? In short, nothing. The cabin is marvelously appointed, with great care given to the placement of windows for the amazing view you have from almost every angle. Their insight and stories are a blast if you get the chance to meet with them... and believe me that it would be tough to find a better morning view on the deck with your coffee anywhere in the valley. All in all, an amazing little cabin perfect for two, with a modern kitchen, great master bath with soaking tub, and a master bedroom that has exquisite views and a super-comfy bed... oh and a deck where the stars always seem to cooperate.... If you are looking for a relaxing, noise-free way to enjoy the subtleties of Yosemite, then Clouds Rest is for you.

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Guest: Tammie Wheeler (Pacific Grove, Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/21/09 Review Submitted: 01/21/09

My husband and I just spent a 3 day birthday weekend at Cloud's Rest and loved it. The location is unbeatable, so close to Yosemite Valley but world's away. The cabin is impeccable and so very comfortable with a million dollar view. We'll be back.

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Guest: Carrie De Ruyter (Arroyo Grande, cA)
Date of Stay: 01/15/09 Review Submitted: 01/15/09

We had a wonderful stay at Clouds Rest. The cabin was extremely comfortable and clean. The views of El Capitan and Half Dome were spectacular during the day and especially at night with the sunset. WE will definitely come back again!

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Guest: Lai1 (Santa Clara, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/10/09 Review Submitted: 01/10/09

Our stay at Clouds Rest Cabin was absolutely prefect. Everything we needed—from fully furnished kitchen and the bathroom, and comfortable bedding and the living room—it was easy to see that close attention was paid to everything in the cabin. Close proximity to the attractions in and around the park is also to be well-noted. There is no doubt in our minds that we would come back to the comfort and the generosity of our gracious host, Noreen and Mark, on our next visit to this breathtaking Park.

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Guest: Jill28 (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/07/09 Review Submitted: 01/07/09

We spent a magical week at Cloud's Rest in December four our anniversary. This is absolutely the best rental we have ever had-- the kitchen a delight to cook in, cozy living room, and wonderful views through the abundant large windows. Noreen, the owner, was a pleasure to work with in planning our trip and after we arrived.

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Guest: Linda & Steve2 (Northborough, MA)
Date of Stay: 10/11/08 Review Submitted: 10/11/08

HIGHLY RECOMMEND GREAT LOCATION SUPERB ATTENTION TO DETAIL PEACEFUL HOME My Husband and I spent five relaxing days this past September at Clouds Rest Cabin. We are "empty nesters" with high pressure jobs who enjoy low pressure relaxing vacations. Yosemite -Off Season and Clouds Rest Cabin are perfect. We have rented several VRBO properties and have been pleased with them all. Clouds Rest exceeded all of our expectation. We were impressed by the attention to detail from the fully equiped kitchen(salad spinner, french press)to the yosemite theme art work arround every corner. We enjoy the assortment of theme books, trail guides, maps and videos. A perfect location - close enough to the valley and far enough away from the valley. Thank you Noreen for sharing your beautiful home. A+

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/26/08 Review Submitted: 08/26/08

My husband and I just returned from a very quiet, peaceful vacation in Foresta at Cloud's Rest Cabin. We saw our first rattlesnake and road runner ever! The cabin is well equipped, so with a few groceries, we were able to avoid restaurants while at Yosemite.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind comment..........I would like to add that the "Road Runner" you observed was actually a Mountain Quail. One of many beautiful native birds that migrate and live in the area.

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

We spent five days at Clouds Rest and could not have been happier. It has everything, from a fully equipped kitchen to tons of guidebooks to beautiful views. The drive to the valley and other points in the park is very manageable. It's so quiet there, and the stars are amazing at night. The owner is extremely helpful.

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Guest: Lewis Grove (Tahoma, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/13/08 Review Submitted: 02/13/08

My wife and I stayed at Clouds Rest Cabin over New Year's and experienced a wonderfully romantic time. Just minutes from Yosemite Valley, Clouds Rest Cabin offers remarkable views of El Capitan, Half Dome and Clouds Rest(of course). The cabin (actually a one-bedroom home) is tastefully decorated and thoughtfully appointed with everything to make you feel right at home, including luxurious down pillows. Nothing has been overlooked. We wholeheartedly recommend it!

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Guest: Verle Waters Clark (LOS GATOS, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/21/08 Review Submitted: 01/21/08

Yosemite is one of the magic places on this earth, and Cloud's Rest is a perfect place to stay to explore and revel in the beauties of Yosemite. You drive a bit to get to the Valley, and you return, after hiking and basking in the beauty, to a comfortable and comforting cabin, itself decorated with photos and mementos of the places you've been that day. Call me if you want more enthusiastic descriptions!

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Guest: Robert 2 (-)
Date of Stay: 01/18/08 Review Submitted: 01/18/08

Clouds Rest is one of the most relaxing homes I have spent my vacation time in. The setting is unbelieveable. To be able to be within Yosemite in a nice house and away from tourist crowds. You can even see Half Dome from the bedroom window. The nights are magical with the sky bright with stars. We had so much good food, drink and conversation. Hiking around Foresta is such a great pleasure. We can't wait to come back! Thanks so much for opening up this house to us.

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