Yosemite Executive Luxury Mtn Ranch - 5 Acres/Views

• Great Stay, Good Value with Minor Negatives

  Great Stay, Good Value with Minor Negatives

  • Guest JMAC
  • Date of stay 04/23/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  All things considered, we had a great time staying at this location. It was reasonably priced, large, comfortable and fairly priced as compared to other rental properties. I won't repeat some of the details already described by previous reviewers, but would like to offer my take on some of the criticism and areas of contention: 1. Paperwork - It took us 3 iterations to get the lease right. The prices were incorrect and the dates were wrong. The owners also double booked the property at the last minute. They eventually cleared this up for us, but it would've been nice to get it right the first time around. 2. Outside Property - The pictures are deceptive. The pictures shown make it appear as though the land is flat and clear with plenty of open running space. In reality, the backyard is a steep uphill slope with trees. The area to the left of the driveway is a steep downhill slope, and the area in front of the house has a medium grade slope with some tall grass. These issues weren't a factor for us, since we just needed an open space to let the dog run and didnt have any children that could run around. With all this aside, we still had a nice view of the mountains. The driveway is "loose" gravel. This was also not an issue for us, but could be an issue for smaller cars. 3. Inside Property - Plenty spacious with a very nice kitchen and bathrooms. We did find some long female hair in the bedding, but aside from that, the property was clean. I understand that sometimes washers/dryers may miss some long female hair, so we wont hold this against the owner. 4. Distance to Yosemite - We found that the 30 min estimate drive to Yosemite was a little over zealous. At best, it took us 45 min to the front gate, and another 45 min from the front gate to the valley. This wasnt a big deal for us. You cant do much better without renting properties in the actual Yosemite park. All in all, we had a great time here. We didnt have any major criticism, but wanted to provide a fair unbiased clarification of some of the other feedback previous reviewers had provided. These things werent a big deal for us, and we'd definitely consider staying again. The property was large, spacious, comfortable and conveniently located.

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

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• WONDERFUL!

  WONDERFUL!

  • Guest Jane L.
  • Date of stay 05/26/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  We just finished our stay at this house and had a great time! There were 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 kids, ranging from 4-13 years old. There was plenty of room for all of us to do what we needed for R&R. We didn't feel like we were on top of each other at all. The house is nicely appointed and has wonderful views from the large front porch... we moved all the back patio chairs around and started each morning and ended each day out there. Very peaceful. It was a bit of a drive into Yosemite, but the views on the way in more than made up for it. Bass Lake is a short drive for boat rentals and restaurants. If we were to go back to Yosemite, we would definitely stay there again and I highly recommend it to any and everyone!

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• BEST YOSEMITE STAY PLACE HOME !!!

  BEST YOSEMITE STAY PLACE HOME !!!

  • Guest cool dude
  • Date of stay 05/20/12
  • Review Submitted 06/06/12
  The house is HUGE!!! At our church member meeting yesterday, we're already planning to stay at this house again. The home is very clean and very modern. It is a very good combination of modern convenience - washing machines, kitchen, utilities, dishwasher, tv etc - it's all very high tech. COMBINED with a very natural, beautiful design. The home is very very tall with beautiful large windows. Every day, you feel like you're actually outside because the house design has these great windows. It's not just a vacation home - it's designed like a retreat or spa... spa? I almost forgot to mention the huge jet jacuzzi in the beautiful tile bathroom! The bathrooms all have two sinks and are huge bathrooms. I like the tiles in the bathrooms because their colors and lighting are the same you see at high end spas. There's also fast wifi and digital cable. There's a really nice porch that extends the entire front end of the house. And the backside has its own porch too. Screen doors let you feel like the home extends past the house - but keeps the insects out. The hose mechanism works great so it's easy to rinse or wash your car after your outdoor / off trail excursions. Fishing is nearby at many places and you can get an annual license easily. I like how the house is a bit off the main road - not so far you'll be driving forever - but far enough to get away from everything and feel like you're out in nature. There are all sorts of beautiful trees with multicolor bark all around the property. At night you can lay down and see the stars - that's what I did outside. There's also electrical outlets outside the house, so you can run devices off the house in the car, or enjoy electrical usage on the porch easily outside. There are fresh bathroom towels in abundance. When you go into the house, you'll feel immediately at home. There are no problems at all with the house - but if you had any questions, the owners are really nice and easy to work with - they'll be like your friends and guides for your yosemite trip. The only reservation I had about posting this is that if everyone knows how perfect this location is - it'll be hard for us to book again! If u read this far to see how awesome this place is - you can request from this website or the owner for my personal info. I'm happy to vouch for the owners and the vacation home via cell or email. Expect to get recharged, inspired to go back again, and to feel energized for life again IF you decide to home :)

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

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• 1 out of 100 love the Trees in Yosemite

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  1 out of 100 love the Trees in Yosemite

  • Guest JLC at law
  • Date of stay 05/06/12
  • Review Submitted 05/26/12
  We also stayed at this property and have stayed in a lot of vacation homes. WE loved the trees and this property is the one with the best views. There is a new patio out back and a wrap around deck. both front and back. The trees are wonderful and have blooms and in no way block out the deck or make the front or back areas unusable to our children. We do know in May the greens grow really fast as we lived in the Madera Yosemite area in the 90's. The owner clipped while we were here as the front yard grew very fast. There is a cute sitting area in front with a meditation bench and bird bath fountain. We were able to picnic right in front of the house. Most rentals have no acreage and no views as we have stayed in bass lake 5 miles north many times and never had more than a tiny lot. Yes there are rolling hills, but its 5 acres in the mountains so not sure why someone would except flat with no trees, that seems out of character for the mountains. Also the back hill is nice for privacy and quite and our dogs loved roaming it. Just a 100 feet above is a track and playing field out of view and swing sets at the school. We also read the note that the swimming river 3/10 of a mile from the house, is the owners neighbors that owns south fork motel and locals can use anytime, including us, the vacationers. It is not locked up, just a sign to keep to many strangers out. Maybe if they had read the forms both in email and on the desk, they would have seen what to do as well as the ranger station is 1/2 mile from the house with many lists and maps of things to do right out the door. This is the nicest house and close to everything at your fingertips in the moutons we have stayed at. Including grocery store, eating dining, and cute stores 1/2 mile away and hike right out the door to two rivers in less than 5 and 10 minutes. The house of course is absolutely beautiful and the outdoors a winner in my opinion. And we are in the legal field and now when someone is being slammed because someone is just not happy vs a home that is 4 to 5 star every time if you compare anything in the area. Hands down this is best amenities of the vaca rentals listed in Yosemite scenic by way and the park and local cities surrounding. JLC

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• May Guest With Raving Opposite review

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  • Guest Dr. Mary.
  • Date of stay 05/01/12
  • Review Submitted 05/23/12
  I was planning on doing a review. We absolutely loved our 8 days at this luxury home. The owner asked if we had the same experience as a posting for the day after we left and we had to rebuttal the following renter. We loved the lot, the yard up front had a shade tree, bird bath and was cut nicely for our dogs and kids. The trees did not block the view from the house at all. We could see the mouton tops and ridge throughout and having stayed at other vacation homes we were pleased to have five acres. We spent every day at the river, only 3/10 mile from the house and walk or drove in minutes. The neighbor owns it, that has the motel and there is no barring of locals or this vacation rental from using it. We just went right on in. The home was highly upgraded and it had a great back patio. It has many trees but you can easy go up the hill behind the house and have access to a track and outdoor activities in 100 feet. The fencing is obvious at the end of the hill. Trees provide needed shade and are beautiful. We travel to yosemtie yearly and had no problem finding the rangers station just as posted it is one mile from the house behind the north fork grocery store with a second river, with trails. We are already booked for a second fall trip and loved both the inside and outside and not being so isolated. The water is a plus in this area. THe owner sent us a list of all the water lakes, in 2 to 5 miles and several rivers and lots to do. We fully recommend this for kids, pets and spacious property with outdoor areas to hang out. Dr. Mary Wilson and 8 family occupants.

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• A nice stay

  A nice stay

  • Guest Leeanne
  • Date of stay 05/16/12
  • Review Submitted 05/23/12
  The house was nice, comfortable, and clean. Both bathrooms were nice and felt out of the ordinary from my shower at home, so it was a luxiourous change. Towels were soft, bedding very comfortable. There are all different kinds of pillows in the house, so if you don't like one kind, just go switch with another. We were supposed to have access to the garage to wash clothing, to our suprise it was locked and off limits. We speculate that a broom might have been in there as well. We needed to sweep the porches off to clear the thick layer of pollen on the steps, porch, and patio furntiture. My mom had very bad allergies,so we were disappointed not to have access to a broom. Some of the windows had bad seals, so hornets were getting in the house. The radio in the house works, but only has treble, no bass. It needs to be replaced. The listing photos should be edited to remove any indication pictures of water, as should the description. There was no water 'accross the way'. Water access was one reason we wanted to stay at this property. We passed up others because it seemed clear that water was easily accessible. We were given unclear directions and did not find where the water was. The community center was gated and locked up both days we attempted to go there. Seems you need to pre-arrange a visit to the community center and can't decide to go when you feel up to it. I would recommend for the owner to have map and typed directions at the house for your guests to know where to go to find 1) the ranger station, and 2) any near by water. Also, the 5 acres is deceptive. It's unclear, filled with shrubbery, unable to walk the property, or even see where the property ends because of the endless shubbery. Even the front yard was plagged with tall unkept grass, so there was no where to play in a yard. I do not recomended this property for children. The main photo from this listing is shot from the back yard up on a hill. I couldn't beleive this picture. Today, the plants and shubbery would completly block out the sight of the house and it looks like you could plan on the lawn, but the incline is so steep you have to concisouly watch where your stepping to keep your footing. To sum it up, the house was nice and functioned well, but if you like spending your time out doors (hence the reason why you visit this area of CA), better outdoor spaces need to be created for recreation.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• WONDERFUL TIME!

  WONDERFUL TIME!

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 04/04/12
  • Review Submitted 04/30/12
  I was there over Easter/Spring break for a much needed get away. As promised, the house was secluded and quiet, not to mention beautiful and well kept. Immediately upon entering the home I was very impressed with the decor and furniture, but my favorite feature?... The beds...I have NEVER slept so well. I don't know what type of mattress/sleep foam Dr. Liza uses, but the first night I laid down I was out like a light! As an avid visitor to Yosemite, it is common knowledge that you will have to drive between an hour to hour and a half to get to most locations...that's pretty normal. Unless of course, you stay in the "valley," which I don't recommend because of the crowds. Because of the lovely property, I didn't mind driving at all! In fact, there was one day I spent investigating some of the local hot spots and found the monument for the "Exact Center of California." How fun is that? Seriously, the store down the road has everything you will need (okay, they don't carry feta cheese), as well as fishing gear, etc. The ranger station recommended the fishing at "Mammoth Pools," and we drove down for the day. We didn't fish, but it was beautiful. If you go to the campground, stop for lunch and hike down to the rocks and running water...glorious! There is a Chevron gas station in the small town of North Fork, and absolutely everyone I met in the city was super nice. We cooked at home every night...the kitchen is gorgeous! Everything you need for any type of meal...fun to cook after a day in the forest!!! We found a lot of our own firewood on the road, as well as brought our own, which I highly recommend (hint, pinecones are a GREAT fire starter). If I had any "complaint," it would be that there were no trash bags or toilet paper, but that was easily remedied. The other thing that confused me were the "5 acres." It was really difficult to try and walk around the property, due to the amount of trees and brush. There is a home right off the entrance road to the right, and I was scratching my head wondering where the "5 acres" were. All in all, I had an amazing time, and would HIGHLY recommend this place! Dr. Liza is an absolute sweetheart, and working with her was very easy (payment transaction, etc..). I look forward to returning again!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Thanksgiving Peace and Beauty With Awesome Views

  Thanksgiving Peace and Beauty With Awesome Views

  • Guest J and B
  • Date of stay 11/10/11
  • Review Submitted 12/08/11
  We arrived in November and loved all the colors. The House was decorated very cleanly and with beautiful oak floors throughout and slate and travertine stone in bathrooms and kitchen, The granite made us feel luxurious and the gas stove was wonderful for baking and cooking with entertaining. It has glass counters and granite to serve plates and dialogue with guests in the dining area,, so you are not cooped up cooking but connecting with the dining area and living room. We stayed in alot so the views of the living room with vaulted floor to celing windows let us bring the outside in and we could see snow capped yosemite moutains. Things were still green because they had rain. We also walked to the track and field behind the house hidden but a few minute walk and got our exercise daily as well as going to the local river about 1/2 mile from the house. My husband fished and got some catch! WE also ventured to nearby Bass Lake and to Yosemite. We saw recommended Whiskey falls close by and hike Angel Falls at Bass Lake. Lastly Manzanita lake was only 2 miles away and water easy access enough to picnic right at the shore and fish again. The house was warm, well decorated, and peaceful with deer in the dawn by the picture bedroom master window! We were very comfortable and pleased with the service of owners and caretaker from begining to end. We even had a wood stove fire and central heat, so never cold, and we took hot jacuzzi baths at night, where you can look out the tub and see the moon and hear and see nature out your back door. Town was one mile away so we could grab groceries, had our dog groomed and got some local fresh eggs. We are coming again next year in the spring to see the wild flowers. Highly recommend spot if you like easy access and peace. We couldnt understand the road complaints as its very short and not steep of the main road and as teh owner said grated, but maybe as they said it was the rain, and they obviously took care of it. We were happy, rested and well toured.

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

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• NEW ROAD, NEW LAYOUT, NEW KITCHEN Appliances/pots

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  NEW ROAD, NEW LAYOUT, NEW KITCHEN Appliances/pots

  • Guest Owner guests come back to design layout
  • Date of stay 12/02/11
  • Review Submitted 12/08/11
  We are Happy to have the chance to respond to reviews. We Asphalt grated our road for $2000 after this August guest, which is less than 1/10 a mile of the main hiway 225. It is highly functional for the moutains and more so than other houses on long dirt roads. We had historic rains in spring of 2010 that washed out a gully, but it is filled and replaced and grated for easy drive. We are 2800 elevation and the road only goes up aout 20 feet difference over 1/10 mile so it is not steep and even bicycles go up the road. We also took this opportunity in december to upgrade the house and kitchen with additional supplies and new toaster and coffeemaker and plenty of pots and pans and actually had a guest, that loved the house and posted a positive review, be so kind as to donate loving time to make labels for where all the pots and pans go and begin some additional design layout for the living room and house. AGain this is highly upgraded with granite, slate, travertine, oak wood floors, waines coat wood framed patio doors/windows, double pane windows and an awesome gourmet kitchen, Bass lake realtys carvan showings told me our house had the best ammenities and most upgraded kitchen of houses they show of up to 1.5 mill. Teh kitchen and views from kitchen, dinign and living room face out to the vaulted windows and views and with the living room change it really flows. Come see us you will be sure to be pleased. We love our guests helping us improve our lovely elegant peaceful piece of moutain retreat get away to the sierras, Bass Lake in the yosemite scenic by way.

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• spacious and clean house in the woods

  spacious and clean house in the woods

  • Guest Ranger Scottie
  • Date of stay 08/25/11
  • Review Submitted 12/08/11
  We stayed here in August 2011 with 9 of our friends and dog for a birthday weekend. The cabin is easy to find during the day but very hard at night because there are no lights on the road. You have to drive up a very steep dirt and unpaved road to the cabin which we were warned by other reviewers. The cabin is very nice and the description fits well. The kitchen is well equipped and we were able to make and enjoy nice meals and used the patio for a night of bbq. The cabin is about 20-30 mins from Bass Lake and 1 hour to the center Yosemite National Park so it was nice to spend one day at Bass Lake and the other day at Yosemite. We also enjoyed the recreation area which is directly across the street (down the paveroad). When we were there, the water was low but we were still able to play with the rope which was super fun! All in all, this is a nice cabin. Great place for a quiet getaway and/or adventures in the wild.

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

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Seasonal $195-495nt,$1375-3050wk 1-12 occDay Rates available when not booked week.
Rates vary per mo. & # of occupants. Utilities paid except over usage pro rated.
Refundable Security Deposit $500 with cred Maid Service $150-$190 occupancy/usage.
Off Peak optional specials 1-2=$1750, 3-4=$1950, 5-6=$2150, 7-8= $2450,
9-10= $2750, 11-12= $3050.. Or negotiated depending on renters budgets/specials.
Tax when applicable 10.5%. Discounts available by need/occupancy and specials.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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