Everything went well I love that place the only problem they are short handed the restrooms were…read moredirty not taken care of. Other than that beautiful place to spend a day or a week

45 minutes away from Yosemite valley. This is a good option if you can't get a campsite or…read moreaccommodations in the valley. Pros + clean restrooms, stocked with toilet paper and hand soap! + beautiful area, some sites have water while others have lots of trees + prices are reasonable for the sites Cons - no showers. Zero. None. - no spigot - unable to wash dishes or clothes in bathroom sinks - bear country meaning all food and including all items with a scent must be locked away in the bear lockers or you may be cited - no trash cans, all trash goes to the designated dumpsters!

This cabin is great , it truly has everything you need for a getaway from home, it's 15 minutes…read moreaway from the valley and crowds. We will defenetly come back next year on our yearly get away. Steve the owner and host is very personable and answers any questions you may have

I'm not sure how my husband avoided Yosemite up until our 20th Anniversary, but I knew I needed to…read moreget him there. Staying inside the park at one of the lodges or tent cabins is fun for the regular occasion but we wanted something a little more private. The hilltop cabin was perfect. Foresta is one of only three enclaves of privately owned property within the park. We were in Sage, which is tucked further back from Lupine on the property. Really though, as the area was cleared out by a fire years ago - both cabins are secluded and quiet. I will note that the last part of the road to the cabin is rough. We were in a rental and joked about how we were not supposed to go 4 wheeling in it. Our anniversary is in July, so it's usually blazing hot if we stay in CA. This year was no exception and it was highs of 97-101 when we were here. The swamp cooler kept the cabin cool. We just planned our hikes early in the morning, relaxed in the cabin during the heat of the day, and pulled the patio chairs out from under the patio and watched the stars at night. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We did a puzzle on the table and cooked a couple of meals. The bed was very comfortable. We used the patio grill too. We brought a couple of DVDs and even watched one of the resident movies. The hike to the creek is nice. You will see a little metal sign at the side trail that goes down to it. We were able to eat lunch on a granite slab overlooking one of the smaller waterfalls. There were a couple of shallow swimming pools too. We saw lots of deer and no snakes. We made the longer hike down to Foresta Falls and marveled at how strong it was going for July. We made our way over the old bridge and followed the trail to the overlook of El Portal and the valley. If it's really hot, it's just a short drive up to Tenaya Lake. Tuolumne Meadows is 20 degrees cooler than the valley in the summer. We were planning on camping there the last 2 nights of our trip, so we stayed at the cabin or ventured into the valley. The cabin was such a wonderful escape from the masses in the valley. Steve was very prompt and friendly, with all correspondence. Thank you for sharing your little slice of paradise with others.

Staff was attentive, patient, and kind. We had a great time. It was a great break from hiking…read more There were still great views from the trails.

We had an amazing time ! We rented the UTV and that was a…read moregreat time on the snow. We went at good time when there was fresh powder, just this last weekend. The UTv was in pristine shape, nd the team giving the team was So helpful and friendly. Would Recommend

Shawna Dahl Quarter Horses & Horsemanship is an amazing place to go ride horses. She teaches…read moreeverybody how to ride horses step by step. I go every week because its an awesome place to ride horses. She's amazing, go try horse riding lessons and go have fun with friends. I have started since I was 10 now i'm 11 turning 12 in April 13. Shawna has amazing helpers who helps you if your a beginner and have never ridden horses in your whole life. She also cares about you so if you fall off she gives you a minute to breathe and get back on the horse. I find it super fun to go there after a long day of school because school can sometimes be stressful, hanging out and riding horses can cause stress to go away. Riding horses can be therapy when you're feeling anxious or stressed from anything. Horses are fun to ride and hang out with so if you have a chance anyday go to Shawna Dahl Quarter Horses & Horsemanship.

This was our first time riding a horse and shawna showed us step by step to ride Joe and Qupi, I…read morehad such a great time and I highly recommend, you won't be disappointed... can't wait to come back

Wonderful experience and plan to return. I went on a weekend expedition to the Ansel Adams…read moreWilderness by Yosemite. It was absolutely incredible. I went with a church group with 10 other men and we were greeted late at night by two guides that had the best attitudes even though we arrived super-late. They had everything ready to go at the campsite so we didn't have to worry about any gear and just go right to sleep. They took care of all of our meals, too. The next morning we took a 6-mile hike and went swimming in a mountain lake all the while discussing meaningful things in our lives to connect with one another. It was a real bonding and growing experience. We later did a 3-hour solo trip to be alone for 3 hours and really enjoyed it. The next day we went rock climbing and learned a great deal from the experience, much more than just rock climbing. We were only there for about 36 hours in total, but loved every minute of it. Some other things about the company: They have multiple pre-packaged "courses" in addition to the ability to create customized courses which is what we went on. Their pre-packaged courses include Father-Children courses, Leadership development courses, single parent courses, among many other adventure courses. All of the courses are aimed at giving a God-centered educational experience that you will not forget. Activities include camping, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, among other activities. They are headquartered in a cool cabin in Bass Lake, CA, but operate all over the world. Adventure sites include some of the most beautiful places in the world like Mt. Rainier, Yosemite, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Holy Land and South America among other places. Super helpful guides and instructors who obviously love their jobs (I'm candidly a little jealous). From the website: "Our focus is providing custom programming using service, adventure and experiential education as tools to strengthen relationships with God and others......Since 1973, Summit Adventure has used wilderness and adventure as tools to facilitate transformation, build compassion, strengthen relationships and deepen faith. These processes take place through time-tested and proven strategies that Summit Adventure has used over the past four decades." The adventures are reasonably priced. Summit Adventure is a not-for-profit organization.

My husband & I are in our 30s & we had THE best stay at this B&B (our first experience in an actual…read morebed & breakfast). We were able to hike in Yosemite using the YARTS bus system ($30 round trip) & came home to a freshly made bed & homemade cookies every night after hiking all day. Liz made us a delicious breakfast at 8:30am (although she did ask if we wanted it earlier) & we caught the YART into the park at 9:15- hiking by 10am. Our hosts were fantastic, the room (top floor) was HUGE & definitely cool- even on a 95 degree day (those other reviews are ridiculous- Liz had no issues keeping us comfortable- in both AC use & shade for breakfast). On the last day of our trip the YART busses didn't show up for our trip back & Ron rescued us from the park late at night (we were literally stranded in Yosemite). I will say If you are in your 20s, looking to party this isn't the place for you. If you are a recluse not wanting to socialize, this isn't the place for you. But If you have 4 kids & plan on leaving them at home- this is totally worth it. In every aspect. My husband & I played scrabble at night with white claws & listened to the river... we slept in... someone else cooked for us...we hiked all day & came home to a cozy bed & friendly faces. Ron & Liz are definitely "chatty" as some have mentioned in other reviews, but you're staying in their home- so we felt it was all apart of the B&B adventure/experience. We will 100% stay here again and recommend it to all of our friends.

A Disappointing Stay: Misleading Claims and Little Regard for Guest Comfort…read more We paid $350 per night for three nights at this property, and unfortunately it was not worth the cost. In hindsight, we wish we had given more weight to the one star reviews before booking. We were also struck by the pattern in the owners' responses to negative reviews: rather than acknowledging the feedback, they tend to respond defensively toward the reviewer instead of addressing the underlying issues. **Dietary Accommodations** One of our party has celiac disease and cannot eat wheat. We informed the owners of this by email in advance and again upon arrival. No accommodations were made; instead, we were told about a friend of theirs who also has celiac disease. This turned out to be moot in any case, since breakfast was not served until after 8:30 a.m., too late for guests heading out early to hike. Guests leaving before then were offered only one cereal option, presented in an unlabeled plastic container with no way to confirm it was gluten free. Given that breakfast was included in the room rate, we did not feel we received what we paid for. **Room Temperature** Upon check in, we were told that California law requires thermostats to be kept at a minimum of 78 degrees. Our second floor, southwest facing room was extremely uncomfortable in 105 degree outside heat, and we were advised to leave the door open and use a fan, which did not resolve the issue. We researched this claim afterward and found no such mandate for private residences or businesses. California's Flex Alert program, which recommends 78 degrees during grid strain, is voluntary and time limited, not a legal requirement. When we asked the following day whether the temperature could be adjusted at night, the owners told us they were comfortable at that setting and suggested we take a cold shower before bed. As paying guests at a premium rate, we expected a reasonably comfortable room regardless of the property's utility costs. **Overall Impression** We have traveled extensively, including all 50 U.S. states and destinations across Europe, South and Central America, and Africa, and this was an unusual experience. Based on what we were told about the thermostat policy and our overall treatment as guests, we would encourage prospective visitors to read the critical reviews carefully and to weigh the owners' responses to them accordingly.

My elderly mother, aunt, and uncle stayed at the Cozy Bear in the last month, and we couldn't…read morebelieve how far out of their way Carol and Neil went to ensure we had a safe, comfortable, and well attended. Quite frankly, we were nightmare guests for this wonderful couple! First, we were all going to stay in one cottage, but upon arrival, Neil observed us trying to get my 88-year-old handicapped mother up the stairs inside. He consulted privately with Carol and very kindly offered us the unit below theirs that had the bathroom, bedroom, and living room on one floor. What a life saver! Mom and I stayed there--at no extra charge! I don't know what we would have done otherwise. Then when our car broke down in Yosemite Village, Neil drove us the almost 20 miles back to the village the next day, waited while we sorted out the car and a place to stay in the village, drove us to our next place, then helped us unload the bags into our lodging!! OMG. We were really astounded at Neil's graciousness, as well as Carol's. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well appointed. We strongly recommend anyone who wants reasonable rates close to Yosemite Village check out Cozy Bear. You can save a lot of money by bringing your own food, packing lunches, and enjoying this lovely little find nestled in the woods of Wawona.

I stayed in Cozy Bear North with my husband and 3 young children in June. They have online…read morereservations, but I called to speak with Carol personally. She explained the fees and terms clearly and sent all the details by mail. She also very kindly allowed us to arrive before the 4pm check-in time when I explained we would be driving 4 hours from home with a cooler full of perishable groceries and wanted to drop them off in the refrigerator before proceeding on to the Valley for some site-seeing. Location was easy to find because I used Google maps prior to setting out. Good thing because our GPS got us to the road, but not to the specific address. Also helpful is that the entire Yosemite West neighborhood is on Google street view. Neal greeted us upon arrival and was very welcoming and friendly, but not intrusive. He and Carol live next door and invited us to call them if we needed anything and said they would come right over, but we never needed to call them. Location is the closest you can get without being in Yosemite Valley itself. It takes about 30 minutes to drive to the Valley Visitor Center, but is very near destinations such as Glacier Point, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, and Wawona. The kitchen had cooking and baking implements, and a few ingredients, such as cooking oil, coffee, tea, sugar, and condiments, but these are apparently left from previous guests, but looked usable. We brought most of our groceries from home, and bought a few items each day at the Market in Yosemite Valley. There is no place to buy food or gas in Yosemite West. There is a gas fireplace and games and VCR/DVD in the living room, and an outdoor patio with a BBQ grill, but we didn't use any of these much because we were out all day enjoying nature. Beds were comfortable, there was ample storage, and the 3 kids fit perfectly in their own room with 1 double and 1 twin bed. Only slight inconveniences were having 1 bathroom, a dining table that only fits 4, and the many bear-themed decorations which crowded the space on bedroom dressers, counters, and beds. Also be aware that there are 4 separate levels to the house, so you will be going up and down stairs constantly. This is a Duplex, so occasionally we could hear the Cozy Bear South guests moving about or speaking, but it wasn't a problem because they were not overly loud. The neighborhood was quiet at night while we were there. We cleaned the kitchen and took out the garbage as instructed and Carol and Neal refunded our full cleaning deposit before we even got home from our trip. Overall, this is a very comfortable and conveniently located place to stay. It is very good for families with kids and if you like saving money by cooking your own food and don't mind washing dishes while on vacation.

We have stayed here at the Indian Flat RV park a couple of times. It is right on hwy 140, the road…read moreto the west entrance to Yosemite National Park. It is a somewhat smallish park, with special areas for tenters and RV'ers. Full hook-ups available, and sites are reasonably priced. A bonus is that it is right next door to Cedar Lodge, and the campers are permitted to use the Lodge's swimming pool, Most sites, particularly the hook-up sites, have sufficient shade for the very hot summer months. We would not hesitate in the least on staying here again! I definitely recommend staying here!

Our cabin was rough, holes in tent and so hot, at least 200 yards from the bathrooms. We thought it…read morewould be fun, like camping, but switched to the cedar lodge because we weren't going to make it several times a night all the way to the restrooms.