Location: Bass Lake, Yosemite Area, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
This is a charming and comfortable cabin at Bass Lake that is somewhat secluded on a small hill overlooking the lake. There is one large master bedroom and full bath with a California King bed and a TV. The second bedroom is smaller, with a bunk bed that is twin-sized on top and full-sized on the bottom. This bedroom has a small bathroom with a shower. The living room has a queen-sized sofa bed and a large TV with DVD/VCR player. The modern kitchen has a nook that sits 4-6. There is an adjacent library/den area with a larger table that can be used for dining, game playing, puzzles, crafts, working at your laptop, etc. There is a hot tub on the deck that overlooks the lake. The hot tub is especially wonderful at night when all is quiet and the stars are bright. To the side of the house is an enclosed yard area with a concrete patio and a basketball hoop. It is a 5-minute walk to the lake. The Falls beach area is less than a mile down the road. The Pines Village is 2 miles down the road. There you'll find a grocery store, gas station, a few restaurants and shops to browse in. There are boat and other rentals available on both sides of the lake.
The town of Oakhurst is just 8 miles away and has a wide variety of restaurants, movie theaters, grocery stores, bowling, etc. There is also good golf, hiking and fishing nearby. And of course, Yosemite is just up the road! It's a 20 minute drive to the southern entrance to Yosemite and then another 40 minutes down into Yosemite Valley.
This cabin is a perfect retreat for couples who want a quiet get-away. Families love it too!
Autumn and winter in Bass Lake and Yosemite are beautiful, peaceful and cozy. The cabin is at 3800 feet, so there is occasional snow around the cabin, but nothing to count on. There are snow play areas along the road on the way to Yosemite, and Badger Pass inside Yosemite has skiing and snow play for the whole family. Snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing can be done at the Mariposa Grove, just inside Yosemite's entrance. Yosemite's various lodges have special holiday meals that can be once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The town of Oakhurst has special events almost every weekend through December, including:
The Arts & Crafts Fair
Halloween Night at the Ranch
Western Days
Christmas Boutique
Wine Trail Tour
Bass Lake Christmas Tree Lighting
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: One wall air-conditioner plus one standing cooler that can be moved from room to room.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Please bring your own beach towels.
- Wood Stove: We provide plenty of seasoned firewood.
- Beds
- King Bed: California King bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Lots of family-friendly classics on video and DVD.
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lake View: After Labor Day, the water level of the lake is lowered dramatically. Depending upon the year, there may not be a lake view during the fall and winter months.
- Mountain View: Cabin is surrounded by pine trees and mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$175/night (3 night minimum) .. $950/week
Off Season (and non-holiday) Rates: $ 150/night (3 night min)
Off Season: $ 900/week
$90 cleaning fee
9% Madera County Bed Tax
$300 reservation/damage deposit (fully refundable
within 14 days of departure)
**Christmas week: Minimum 4 nights@ $175/night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
We are a couple in our mid-50's from the San Francisco Bay Area. Bass Lake is a 3-hour drive from our home. We bought our cabin 7 years ago while taking an anniversary trip to a Bed and Breakfast in the area. We stopped by a realtor's office for a casual chat, found out that this little home had just become available for sale and hadn't yet been listed, went over to take a look, and made an offer to buy it! Thus, we returned from our anniversary weekend as first-time cabin owners.
Why the Owner Chose Bass Lake
We love the peace and beauty of the mountain area. Although we have a boat, we find that we prefer the area when it's less crowded and we can hike and relax. My husband is a photographer, a la Ansel Adams, so there are limitless possibilities for his passion.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The hot tub under the starry sky soothes many harried souls. The lake is beautiful from all directions, whether you're on it or biking or walking around it. Burgers and sandwiches at Millers Landing must not be missed. A romantic dinner at Duceys is worth every penny. Cuddling in the cabin living room by the fire with a good DVD and a good local wine or hot cocoa is enjoyable, no matter what the weather is doing outside.
I could go on and on...
Property Photos
- View of the lake from the deck and hot tub - Bass Lake Vacation House in the Yosemite Area of California with a Lake View and Private Hot Tub
- Living room - Bass Lake Vacation House in the Yosemite Area of California with a Lake View and Private Hot Tub
- Airy kitchen overlooks deck and lake - Bass Lake Vacation House in the Yosemite Area of California with a Lake View and Private Hot Tub
- Master bedroom has California king-sized bed
- Bedroom #2
- Winter Wonderland in March, 2009
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks so much; we're glad you enjoyed it! Yosemite is actually much closer than an hour, but it can take an hour to drive into the valley.
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A great base for exploring Yosemite-though the children especially enjoyed the hot tub and the ample supply of cartoon books.
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Our mini vacation at your hideaway was wonderful! Your cabin is both inviting and cozy. You've made it very comfortable. Long days, swimming, and reading gave us the down time we needed. It was so good to take the plunge once again in Bass Lake!
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This was our first time at Bass Lake, and we love it! Our two kids, 10 and 6, love the Falls Beach and Waterslide.