Such a warm charming home overlooking the hills, trees and visiting deer from the sunrises to the…read moresunsets. Plenty of space for family time and game room downstairs. Such a great location, not too far from lovely sites, vineyards and roasted coffee beans. Enjoyed sitting outside on the decks for breakfast and dinners. I can't wait to go back!!!

My friends & I stayed at the beautiful house in Oakhurst. It was secluded with beautiful views! The…read morehouse is large with all the amenities, including a huge game room with pool table, air hockey & darts!! My favorite part of staying here was having dinner on the porch & looking at the view & sunset & seeing deer! During the day we set off to tour Oakhurst. We went to Mariposa Coffee Company, Butterfly Creek Winery, The Forks Saloon which had a live band, line dancing & the best burger I've had!! We also went to Bass Lake & shopping. I recommend staying here as the house was comfortable, clean & relaxing. We saw deer every day. I loved that we could just relax & enjoy being in this gorgeous place away from the busy city life. A true piece of Heaven! Looking forward to staying here again! Sincerely, Jennifer

We are from Indiana and this by far was the best place for a gourmet meal and amazing cocktails…read more Lindsey was the best server and bartender locally! Everything cooked to perfection and the atmosphere was spot on and very rustic. We give this a five star!!

Great location, just outside Yosemite National Park…read more Hotel is very old, from the style I would say it probably hasn't been updated since the late 70's, not very well kept, our room was very dirty, some furniture was broken, and sheets had holes. Had a pretty big issue when I stayed there, fortunately the staff was very nice, attentive, and accommodating. It has so much potential to be a great hotel given the location near the park entrance, and literally right next door to the Sugar Pine Railroad. It really needs a massive update. If it ever receives the renovations it desperately needs, I would definitely stay again.

What a great experience we had!! Very highly recommend is so relax and enjoyable for the family …read more Bikes in great condition is a high five ,absolutely worth it the stay ,hospitality and costumer service very welcoming. The swimming pool is so clean and comfortable very adaptable for any ages. Thank you We coming back soon again !

Lesly and Garnet they were amazing, someone did a fraud on my card and Amex are very strict , Lesly…read morewas very patient and helped me. When I go there Garnet was very helpful , they both were very kind and helpful. I appreciate them both and I will definitely be back. They also provide bikes where you can go across the street for a beautiful bike ride and the field is huge. Beautiful place to see the sunrise and sun down. There is so many things to go and the people that stay there are so friendly. Everyone there thank you for an amazing stay Jarod

Papillon Cellars was a welcoming, comfortable accommodation for our trip to Yosemite National Park…read more The hosts were friendly, helpful and all around wonderful. I highly recommend!

What a fantastic location! Beautiful loft, very clean, very nice design, very complete and very…read morekind and helpful owners. Great terrace with barbecue, firepit overlooking the vineyard and sunset in the evening. Good location as a basis to visit Yosemite, also Mariposa is a nice village. I can recommend this to anyone, and you will not regret to visit this. Absolutely worth the full 5 stars! Karel & Karen May 2024 the Netherlands

Had a fantastic stay. We checked in and Cliff at the front desk gave us not only a warm welcome,…read morebut extremely useful tips about the park, and tips about local spots in town. Our room was huge. I loved that we had a vanity by the door, and a separate kitchenette sink. Room was clean and bed was comfy. Walls are a tad thin but not too bad. Overall a great stay and great bang for your buck

I stayed at Yosemite South Gate Hotel & Suites in Oakhurst during my trip to Yosemite. Overall, it…read morewas a clean, cozy, and quiet place -- very comfortable for resting after long days in the park. The room felt well-maintained and the atmosphere was peaceful, which I really appreciated. The main downside for me was the breakfast. It was quite limited and not very filling. I don't eat pork at all, and unfortunately there weren't really any alternative options -- mostly just scrambled eggs and very basic items. After a morning hike, it wasn't enough to feel satisfied. Overall, it's a good place to stay for convenience, cleanliness, and comfort, especially if you're planning to spend most of your time in Yosemite. Just don't expect a rich or varied breakfast.

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 recently spent five days at the wonderful Yosemite West High Sierra B&B. This lovely home in the…read moremountains was the absolute BEST choice for visiting Yosemite. Karen and her daughter, Ally, went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They made sure that our experience at their B&B and in the park was exceptional. Here are just a few of the highlights: comfortable rooms, some of the cleanest accommodations I have ever stayed in; delicious breakfasts accompanied by friendly conversation, helpful and personalized information for the kinds of hiking and sightseeing that we wanted to do (don't underestimate that!); day-packing supplies to use or borrow such as trail snacks, ice packs, small coolers, beach chairs, and many other items. A perfect place for singles, friends, couples, or families. Karen and Ally's warm hospitality, insider knowledge of the park and cozy accommodations made each day of our experience at Yosemite unforgettable.

Unfair, beware !! I…read moreread the reviews. Like others who have chosen this b&b, I was attracted by its close proximity to Yosemite NP and others who spoke of their great experiences. I called Karen in Sep 2019. She really was knowledgeable and convinced me hers would be a great place to stay to experience all of the park. She even talked me into extending my stay with her a couple of days instead visiting a different park. I decided Yosemite would be the centerpiece of my bucket list trip to CA National Parks and sent Karen the $2,300 nonrefundable deposit. Fast forward to April 2020 and the Covid pandemic. CA was under mandatory shelter in place orders, Yosemite and other NPs were closed and the Mariposa county health dept. had issued a public order restricting hotels/B&B from operating. So Karen's establishment was not even going to be open for business during the time of my planned May stay. Reluctantly I cancelled the entire trip and asked for refunds; got them from everyone but Karen. Since that time I have pursued the issue with her on several occasions. She has not budged on returning any part of the $2,300 nor given me another workable remedy. She kept all the money for no services rendered. I hope to make the trip to CA once it's safe to travel again. When I do, I will not be staying with Karen. If you decide to book here, do so at your own peril.

Great stop after Yosemite. We were looking for a place to stay on our way back to San Francisco…read more There are a few options in Mariposa but choose this place from recent reviews. Reasonably priced and the rooms are clean.

Way Overpriced! This…read moreis the most overpriced lodging I think I have ever used. It's just an old motel with a large but dark and dingy room. I didn't even want to take a shower because it just looked dirty. There are no amenities to speak of, at least nothing that isn't standard anywhere else you might go. One good thing I will mention is that it was quiet when I stayed here. Maybe simply because I was lucky enough not to have an inconsiderate jerk next door with animals. It is "pet friendly" though so don't expect that to be the case if you stay at this place. At the end of the day, the price to stay here off-season was well over $200 for the night. The place should only be charging closer to $90 based on the condition of the room and the lack of amenities. Total ripoff.