Wonderful Thanksgiving vacation

Guest: Hoosier Hikers (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 11/22/11 Review Submitted: 12/17/11

Four of us stayed in this cabin during the Thanksgiving vacation and had a wonderful time. The cabin was furnished with just about any and everything we could want or need. We prepared a full Thanksgiving meal without lacking for anything. The setting is just beautiful, even with the lake drained for repairs to the dam. Tall, fragrant pine trees all around and spectacular views of the mountains from the deck hot tub. Also, despite other houses in the area, this place feels very private. The day trip to Yosemite Valley is a lengthy drive over twisty roads but well worth the effort.. The town of Oakhurst is quaint. We had a very good dinner at Crab Cakes Restaurant (which serves an interesting combination of seafood and bakery goodies). The cabin owners are very nice people and we didn't have any problems. I would recommend it.

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

Great place for a 2nd honeymoon

Guest: grant (Nipomo, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/13/11 Review Submitted: 11/17/11

Beautiful spot.Very cozy comfortable for a couple. It's perfect for a 2nd honeymoon (25th anniversary) - nicely decorated, quiet, secluded location, beautiful views, inviting hot tub. It was exactly what we were looking for. A bit far from Yosemite, (1 hour, 20 mins) but most places are. Also highly recommend El Cid's for mexican food just North of Oakhurst.

Owner response:We're glad that it was perfect for you. Honeymooners and Second Honeymooners really enjoy our cozy cabin. Just to clarify: the drive to the entrance to Yosemite is 20 minutes. Once inside the park gates, depending upon road conditions and traffic, it can take from 40-60 minutes to drive down into Yosemite Valley.

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

Great honeymoon spot!

Guest: Dan (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 09/07/11 Review Submitted: 09/30/11

My wife and I did a trip to Yosemite as part of of honeymoon through CA and were intent on staying some where near the park but not inside. This property was perfect! The cabin is very close to the south entrance of the park and about an hour's drive from the Valley - which provided a beautifully scenic drive through Yosemite. The cabin felt remote and yet it was a short drive to the small town nearby for everything we needed (groceries, a margarita after a long day of hiking, and a last minute effort to find a pack for the park). The view of the lake from the back deck is the best way to spend a sunset - especially from the hot tub. My wife and I had a hard time convincing ourselves to come inside. With the view, the hot tub, and a grill and table to make dinner, we had everything we needed to enjoy the quiet nights. The cabin itself is in great shape: clean and spacious; the WiFi worked well; we never used the television - but there was a movie library; plenty of books and games for entertainment. We really enjoyed making breakfast in the stocked kitchen and eating in the wonderful little nook. There is also a large washer and dryer which was useful after several days of exploring Yosemite. The owners were responsive and we got our deposit back immediately. The stay was a welcome retreat and we'd highly recommend it.

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

Great location - nice place.

Guest: Kathryn M (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 09/24/11

First off, thanks so much to Wendy for all the helpful suggestions and emails. We found everything we needed inside the cabin and plenty of info on the local area. This cabin was really a "home away from home". Clean property. Found plenty of equipment in the kitchen. Loved using the gas BBQ for a few of our meals as well. If you stay here, note that the stove heats up quickly so watch your food carefully! The food to "share" was great to have handy - we used a little and left a quite a few condiments of ours for the next guests. Also liked the eating area in the kitchen. Beds were very comfy and there was tons of storage. Wish there were pictures of the baths here, they were really nice! Full sized washer/dryer was great. Plenty of water pressure and hot water too. The living room furniture was very inviting. The work table was perfect for our laptops and there were books, games, and movies to keep kids entertained. The broadband internet connection was really good and the cable TV worked. We didn't connect to the WIFI in order to give any feedback. (Absolutely no T-mobile service at Bass Lake or Yosemite, but it did work in Oakhurst.) Hot tub was heavenly. We used the portable cooler for the afternoon heat and it worked well. I have praise for the location as well. Being at the north end of the lake made it easy to get to the main road to go to either to town or into Yosemite. It is a full hour drive to the Valley up a windy mountain road, but you really can't get much closer unless you stay inside the park for many more $$$. Mariposa Grove and Wowona are close and worth visiting and hiking around. We also day tripped to Sequoia/Kings Canyon - 2.5 hours drive each way. The driveway was steep gravel with a hairpin turn, but we got up it no problem with a full sized car. Might be a little tricky when there is snow though.There was plenty of parking by the front door. Tip: Follow owner's directions to the house. Our GPS sent us to the wrong side of the lake! Overall we had a great time. Great $ value for the area as well. Thanks again for making our first VRBO rental a success - we will definitely use the service again. Hoping we can return to Yosemite sometime. It is truly a hiker's paradise and a week just isn't long enough. It would be cool to see the waterfalls at their best in May, though they were surprisingly good this year for September. Also, we had a good Lake view off the deck even though the water level was pretty low.

Owner response:Thanks for such a thoughtful and thorough review! You've done a lot to provide helpful tips for future renters. We'd love to have you for a return visit.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Guest: Terry (London, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/24/11 Review Submitted: 09/21/11

This was a good place to stay, we were very pleased with the property. The location was good - away from Yosemite but not too far to travel in especially to Sequoia Grove. Wouldn't want to make the trip everyday but the great thing about Bass Lake was the little beaches and the chance to hire kayaks and paddle boards at Millers Landing so we were just as happy around the lake. Not too far to Oakhurst either to get groceries. Owners description was accurate, and clean and tidy, but not so fancy you would worry about letting the children loose inside. The kitchen was well equipped and the stove ect pretty straight forward to use. We used the hot tub a couple of times, which was great, and the basketball hoop (though we were a little worried about losing the ball over the fence and down the hill!). Found the croquet set as well. I was worried about the description of the drive before arriving but this wasn't a problem and there was plenty of room to park the car outside the cabin. The cabin was very hot when we were there - stupidly I didn't spot the A/C unit until we were due to leave. I was surprised we were expected to wash the sheets and towels, I shouldn't have been as this was clearly set out by the owners, but this took no time in reality as the large washer and dryer were so efficient.

Owner response:We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our vacation home and that you and your children availed yourselves of some of the extra features like basketball, croquet, etc. Both Bass Lake and Yosemite have a lot to offer visitors to the area. We just ask that you get the sheets and towels started in the wash before you leave so that the cleaner will have time to finish them up before the next guests arrive. This is a common practice among cabin owners because there is a short turn-around time. Thank you again for being great guests! We love having visitors from abroad!

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

Bass Lake Retreat!!!!!

Guest: mike (california)
Date of Stay: 07/29/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

Excellent cabin/home. The kids really loved the place and the owners are very nice and accomodating. Will recommend and definitely stay here next year!!!! To the Owners: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!

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

Loved staying here!

Guest: val (Poynton Cheshire)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

My family and I all loved staying here. It was a fantastic base to come back to every day after our adventures. The hot tub was a huge hit, even our teenage son approved........... It had everything you needed and the space both outside and in was great. The location excellent the proximity to Yosemite and Oakhurst was really good. Will definitely recommend to friends and if we ever travel that way again would love to stay. Val, Keith and Harry Poynton Cheshire UK

Owner response:We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We've had quite a few international quests this year who have loved renting our cabin as a home base for visiting Yosemite National Park.

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

Amazing

Guest: Lawrence T.
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

This place was so awesome. Felt like home, the drive to Yosemity was not bad and the house was fantastic. The hot tub was so nice to have after hiking all day in the park. if you are looking at a place to stay by Yosemity this is it. Will stay again. Thanks you very much for letting us stay in your home.

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

Great place to chill.

Guest: Philip (Northern Ireland)
Date of Stay: 06/30/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

We had a great time in your home at Bass Lake, a real home from home experience with everything we could have needed. Kids loved the basketball hoop and spent hours playing in the garden. We also took a boat on lake for a day and did some tubing. We will certainly consider coming back for longer (and outside of a national holiday period) next time we visit California.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Nice Place - just didn't like having to do the laundry

Guest: Linda (Round Rock, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

My husband and I stayed 3 days and really enjoyed the place. The pictures show just how it looks. The master bed was very comfortable, the kitchen well stocked (even things like foil, coffee, spices, sugar, salt, pepper) and the hot tub nice and warm. But, we do have two complaints. First, the bed appeared to be made, but no sheets were on it. They were under some extra blankets sitting on top of the bed. So, we were tired and climbing into bed and discovered we had to make it. That has never happened to us before. Then when leaving you have to wash, dry and fold the sheets. Then wash and dry the towels you used (instructions said you could leave the towels drying in the dryer if you needed to leave). And you do pay a cleaning fee, which I thought meant they cleaned not me. We have stayed at several VRBO places and have never been asked to do the laundry. Not sure we will go back to this place because of those things, but if that doesn't bother you then go for it.

Owner response:We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our cozy cabin and we appreciate the feedback. The reason we leave the sheets folded on the beds is to assure the guests that they are fresh and clean. We do ask guests to start washing the sheets and towels on the day of their departure because there is a small window of time between checkout (at 11 am) and check-in (at 3 pm) and we have been very very busy this season. We're sorry that you were inconvenienced.

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