We had a nice time here! Eric and I got along famously. We saw a cottontail rabbit, deer and a…read moreflock of wild turkeys nearby. It was a bit far from Yosemite. 30 miles one way up the "S" roads takes a long time! Actually it seemed like I had to do a lot of driving on this trip... Mariposa is a cool little town close by. It was a nice little getaway for us - wish we could have stayed 2 more days!

Sometimes life throws a big curve ball and we're dealing with loss of a job and unexpected medical…read morebills! We were so looking forward to a short escape to the Digs, however we had to cancel and gave a months notice. We had requested the return of the reservation deposit to help with what was thrown our way, however....said money has not been returned. Be very careful when booking, they are quick to cash the check, but they don't seem to have the human compassion which would be most appreciated right now. Establishments such as this one give most a bad name and leave a bad taste for the public. It's too bad, but somethings are out of our control. Lesson learned, unless you have money to throw away, do not book!!!

I wish I could give this place 10 stars!! The location is amazing, secluded and quiet and the…read moreoutdoor area is beautiful, it's just a 30-40 minute drive to the park, the rooms are ADORABLE it's like your own little apartment with a kitchen, living room, bedroom(s), very clean, stocked with coffee, dishes/utensils and fridge, but above all I got the most superb customer service I've ever received in my life. My husband and I got married out there a couple weeks ago and my whole family stayed there and Brenda (host) and Val (cleaning/maintenance) went so above and beyond to accommodate us all, she made sure all of the rooms had everything that everyone needed, whenever we had any questions with planning the weekend beforehand we would call her and she was so incredibly helpful with EVERYTHING. She decorated our room adding some special touches for my husband and I. My wedding weekend/week was absolutely perfect and I truly have Brenda to thank for all of the advice and help she gave us while planning the weekend before we even got out there. Cannot say enough amazing things about her and this beautiful hidden gem!!!

Beautiful location but apparently the area is prone to electric outages. We had a power outage and…read morethe only help management gave us was a sole flashlight, despite them telling us that this was the norm in the area. I was shocked. You'd think that if they were use to such occurrences that they may be better prepared. Very unfortunate as otherwise the location and stay was lovely.

Recently renovated by the owners. Beautiful house and very cool outdoor patio area to sleep…read moreeveryone comfortably. Walk down to the on-property river for your own little slice of the sierras! Overall awesome place to wind down after a long day in the park. Can't recommend enough if you're looking for a Yosemite base camp for a beautiful vacation.

A cutsy B&B in the middle of no where. Not to far from Yosemite but not in town and late at night…read morecan be asy to miss. Very friendly older people running this place and they are quite accomadating. Did not have a problem gettiing two rooms last minute (had our own bathroom). There were other people there and while there is no curfew they do not give you a key since the door is normally left unlocked but of course the people locked us out and were kind of surprized when we knocked on the door at like 10pm. A nice breakfast where everyone waits for everyone. Joyce introduces everyone and conversation is made at the big table. 8:30 am is a little early for me but it was a good price for a room last minute so we did not complain. (Many B&B's around Yosemite have been closed for a while so do not rely solely on your GPS)

Best sight to see here just make sure you go early and find the right time for the waterfall which…read moreis in spring which is when the snow caps are melting. Hikes can range with difficulties but there are simple trails for kids

I never expected to love Yosemite. I've been fortunate enough to travel to different places and…read morehave seen some truly breathtaking natural wonders. And so when I stepped off the Yosemite Close Up Tours van as Ken (our guide and the tour owner) parked it beside a few rocks to test our climbing/walking ability, I wasn't expecting much. But it's pretty appropriate that this tour group has this name, because Ken gave us a close up and intimate glimpse into the beauty of Yosemite. They say mountaineering is a lonely experience and so it is a very close/tight-knit community. They also say that there is something about Yosemite that brings people together. We were fortunate enough to have Ken bring both these things to us, as he shared his decades of experience scaling Yosemite's mountains and hiking its trails; imparted his knowledge about the delicacy and power of the nature around us; and allowed us to experience his lifelong love story with this national park. In our one day tour on a bright spring day, Ken taught us: - Balance: He started the tour by asking our group of 10 to walk up and down a few rocks, just so he could see what level we were each at. The 5 year olds in our group loved this 'playtime' while the 60+ year olds in our group loved this proactive calibration of how much (or little) help was needed throughout the day. - To look up, out and inward: While Ken was great at picking spots for photo opportunities, I loved it most when he picked spots that were set-ups for stories. He would ask us to look up at specific sections on the mountains and talk about how climbers would tackle this crevice or that ridge. So as we looked up at El Capitan or the Half Dome, we not only saw the beautiful shots seen in pictures and screensavers, but also the solitary suffering and the exhilarating exhaustion of challenging oneself, of being one with that challenge, and of finally and triumphantly scaling the top (and getting down afterwards). - Respect for the danger/risk: Ken lightly but seriously talked about this book he had that detailed different ways people had died in Yosemite (e.g., there's a whole chapter on rivers). It wasn't meant to be morbid or macabre, but matter-of-fact. And it made us aware and respectful about what was around us. - Conservationism without the hard sell: In between the more tour guide-y stories, Ken made sure to drop some geological/biological knowledge on us. For example, he explained what meadows were and how they came to be (which was his thesis if I remember correctly) and talked about the regular volunteer work that climbers do to clean up the park. - The evolution of climbing: Mid-tour, Ken brought out his different hooks and clamps to show us how climbing gear has changed and become more sophisticated over the years. And this may sound like a boring history lesson but it actually helped us appreciate Yosemite's mountains - and the people who dream/do climb them - even more. - Picnics are the best: I'm not sure whether it was because we had been walking a lot, or because Ken's tour provides locally sourced food, but that picnic lunch of sandwich+chips+cookie+apple absolutely hit the spot. Ken ended our tour with a funny/folksy song about 2 climbers at Yosemite. And in a way, I thought that was a kinda perfect way to end the day. Because it was only later on when, through good ol' Google, that we found out Ken was a sort of mountaineering legend, with many initial ascents (i.e., first time anyone ever scales a mountain) credited to him. But at that moment, as he was singing his folksy song to bid us goodbye, he wasn't Ken Bouche, a known mountaineer. He was just another guy who was completely in love, and wanted to playfully share that love with the people he was entrusted with that day. 5 stars. Highly recommended.

Horrible experience. Booked and paid a deposit a year in advance. Was to pay the rest of the amount…read moreon August 2. Heard from no one so contacted the company (if you can call it that- I think it may be a one guy operation) on August 3. Got an email back stating that they could not do the tour due to business operations and had no guide. Very unprofessional. Would give a zero if I could. Warning back out of tours- would not recommend to anyone.

We found Pat serendipitously when there was a error in our Yosemite day pass. As I write this…read morereview, it is August 2020 and Covid is rampant in the United States, so access to Yosemite park was limited. We found Pat and his services and he saved our trip! The experience was great. Pat is knowledgeable about the park and an expert with Photography. He knows exactly the route to take his guests to maximize our time in the park and capture them with ours or his camera. The day we were scheduled with Pat, he had a guide that he was training. They were both very receptive about the feedback about photo composition, lighting etc. At first there was a little sticker shock of $850/day for a family of four. however, if you compare this rate with other companies operating semi private tours, Pat's rate is a bargain! A half a day in a semi private tour will cost you about $700. Pat met us in Oakhurst at 8 AM and our tour ended at 3 PM. It was the highlight of our week. Thank you.

Yelp is an interesting place- definitely suffers from selection bias, based on the reviews. We had…read morethe "park" house which was quite large and perfect for our group of 9. When my family arrived, the heat wasn't working and one room was without power, but we called the number and it was quickly fixed. Other than that, this is a very clean, well-appointed place in the middle of the forest, about 30 minutes from the "main" stuff on the Valley floor. Had no issues with cleanliness, questions about how things worked, or anything like that. We made full use of all appliances- though did not use the TV. Mattresses are a little firm. You get some cool wildlife like a friendly raven that seems to hang out on the porch, and a bunch of deer on the last morning we were there. It's obviously very pricey, but you are RIGHT in the park!

We stayed at Sequoias East on Black Oak road. The location is the best thing about this property…read more It's beautiful, gorgeous trees and fresh mountain air. Internet is very sketchy but you're not really going to get consistent internet anywhere in Yosemite. The Satellite TV was also hit and miss (mostly miss), but again, you don't come to Yosemite for that. This particular property was clean, microwave was broken with a sign on it that says "don't use", outdoor grill had a lot of grease on the grates which resulted in lots of flames. It's pricey so I would expect everything to be in good working order.

Awesome bed and breakfast. Our stay here was short but very nice and personal. Eddie was a gr3at…read morehost. Eddie greeted us upon arrival and walked us around the area, showed us local sites, and gave us local secrets about the area. We found out about Bass Lake and never would have known what a great local place it is. We stayed in the Cedar room and it exceeded our expectations. The room was a good size, huge bathroom and little mini fridge. Double doors opened to the outside and we had the main door that opened to the hallway. Our room was at the very beginning so no noise at all. The AC was cool and the fan was quiet. We enjoyed the bed and breakfast concept and mingled with the other patrons while we were there. Everyone was very friendly and we all talked about Yosemite and our experiences. I recommend stating here for the great price and atmosphere, along with all the amenities. Thanks Eddie!!!

Im a returning customer to Evergreen and i have to say that this is TRULY as good as it gets. You…read moreget a full luxurious cabin experience for less of the price of a hotel room... I dont even know where to start... I always choose the SEQUOIA ROOM... which will blow your mind: superb decoration, every detail is beautiful, the bathroom is huge with a double shower and comes equipped with anything you could ask for... the bed is amazing and besides you have a sofa bed and and extra bed for more people. You like to watch cable in bed? yeah... every room comes with Satellite TV and flat screens. Like if this wasn't enough.. you have free wifi of course, a F1 grill if you like bbq'ing and a HUGE deck if you want to just sit down and stare at the beauty of the pine populated mountains. Super quiet place, clear skies... just 15 mins away from the entrance of Yosemite park. I think its a must to give this place a chance. Besides, Eddie the owner and host, its the most humble and most glowing soul you will ever meet, this guy puts his life and soul in this place and the whole energy of the cabin irradiates positivity and peace. He cares about making the experience for every single guest unique and special. You will NOT regret staying here....actually...like it happened to me... you will keep coming back and whenever you think of Yosemite you will think of Evergreen.