This property has several pluses. The location is fantastic…read more Each lodge has its own hot tub and pool. This was a very unexpected and very nice feature. The room was clean. The rooms have a small stove, and accompanying dish ware. There were also pots and pans in the room. We visited in late July early August. There was a fireplace and seating. We had two beds, both were made up. The outdoor space had a small table and four chairs. This was nice. The view was as advertised, the river was very close and the other side was not developed. At the time of this writing, there was an event center going in. Since we booked through a third party, the room was paid for. I was surprised to hear that there was fees and taxes that were not included and had to be paid, for each night of the stay. The restaurant, bar and pizza place were in full operation. The dinner was a bit pricey, but the service was on point. A friendly staff was there and the waitress paid close attention. The bar served food to go. The pizza had outdoor seating and the cocktails were made to order. The general store had a bit of everything, including items to be prepared in the kitchenette. Okay - the dirt. The interior is okay. The carpet and chairs had stains that should not have been there. The restroom was clean. The rooms are a very nice size, but, for the money a bit could be spent on upgrades to the mattress. Sheets are okay. There was only regular coffee in the room. I don't drink decaffeinated, but was surprised there were no options for decaf or tea. All the sugar and substitute were there. The creamer is powdered and there was no option for alternative. My big disappointment was the lodge buffet. For the price, they could use some presentation. The food was good, but the variety was missing. They do try and there is something for everyone, but I wanted a couple items made to order and that is not an option. Overall we would return. The little things don't bother us and we would bring items knowing what to expect, including a mattress topper. The view is marvelous. The people are pleasant. Comfortable and clean, in spite of stains. That is just a turnover item, but something to be noted for slower times.

Yosemite view lodge review…read more I booked this hotel for (9/11-9/13) Friday thru Sunday, checking out on Sunday, because it was close to Yosemite and for the views of the river from the balcony. For the 2 nights I definitely overpaid, over 900. My girlfriend and I checked in late around 930pm. I can't remember the room number but it was on the 2nd floor the last building on the left. We were going hiking and had quite a bit of luggage but the elevator was out of order so we had to use the stairs. The pool area was blocked off, exposed wood due to some renovation around that building. The room was outdated, looked more like a motel not a 900 two night stay hotel. As we were unpacking my girlfriend used the restroom and screamed, she saw 2 cockroaches, one on the floor and one on the toilet. I got tissue, grabbed the cockroaches and flushed them down the toilet. My girlfriend then started using the little kitchen to cut some fruit for our hike the next day and again she screamed because she saw 2 more cockroaches on the counter. Again I grabbed some tissue and flushed them down the toilet. I told my girlfriend I was going to go complain to the manager but it was late and we had an early day the next day. By now it was about 1030 and the power went out in the entire hotel. After about 30-40 minutes the power finally came back on. I took a shower to get ready and saw another cockroach on the shower wall. Again I got tissue, grabbed it and flushed it down the toilet. We went to bed and woke up around 6. While getting ready a big cockroach came out of the fireplace area and I just stepped on it, grabbed it with tissue and flushed it. I told my girlfriend when we came back from the hike I was going to complain to the manager. We came back from our hike around 4 and I went directly to the front desk. I told the young lady about all the cockroaches and she went to go tell a manager. The female manager came out and instead of apologizing after I told her about my my our horrible experience with the cockroaches she said she could not give me a refund because I booked and paid thru my Capital one venture card and said I would have to call them to try and get a refund. She said she could move us to a different room in a different building. She also said once you checkout of that room the cleaning ladies will go in there to clean. She also said you have to understand that we get many people that stay here who can bring bed bugs and cockroaches with them. I was like I've stayed at hundreds of hotels and have never seen cockroaches in those rooms. After the long hike my girlfriend and I had to pack all of our stuff, walk down the stairs again and load it back in our car, go several buildings over and take our stuff to the other room. Needless to say we had a horrible experience and will never stay here again!! As we left the room with the cockroach I was able to take a couple of pictures of cockroaches that came out to say bye to us!!

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.

Second time staying here for the latest Yosemite visit and this time it was better than ever! The…read moreservice was again very friendly and professional. From the check in to the restaurant staff, all of it 1st rate! Opted for suite this time and it was so worth it! Super comfortable, the bed was cozy and perfect. Slept like a cat (cat ppl know what I mean). Rush Creek is especially great if you have small children. Lots of activities on the property plus there's a massive pool to cool off in or heck...do some zip lining. What kid doesn't like that? The restaurant on the property is still great! Plenty of options and the beer and wine selection (or boozier cocktails) are still a win. I recommend the bowl of chili! Overall, yeah it's a bit of a drive from the Yosemite valley if that's what you want to do...BUT... there is tons of stuff to explore on this side of the park as well. Staying at Rush Creek has allowed our family to visit new sites and trails that we'd probably not be motivated to see if staying in the valley. I can't recommend Rush Creek Lodge and spa enough! Great service that leaves a lasting impression for future visits. See you there!

Rush Creek restaurant inside the spa and resort had excellent reviews, and we witnessed it…read moreyesterday. We arrived earlier than our reservation time and we're seated within 10 minutes. The manager and her hostesses were very sufficient and friendly. We got an outdoor table. We loved their selection of mocktaiks and tried a few though their specialty cocktails were also very good. My son tried What the Fig. My wife had Piba-Co- N ada. I had the Magar- Bada. Fior apoetizers, we had the Wild Mushroom Flatbread, which was delicious. We also had a board of Californua Cheese, the Smoked Wings, and the Crispy Cauliflower, which appears just like Firecracker Shrimp. I loved the Bison Chilli, but I got so stuffed afterward and had to oack my Fish n Chip to go. King Salson with bok chop and mushroom was great. Cicopini, which has several seafood with garlic bread sticks in tomato sauce was impressive. Mushroom Regu and Beet Sakad were delicioysly perfect for vegans Our servers were super friendly on a busy night. We were so glad to find this place on our trip to Yosemite. Reservations are highly recommended.

We went on a Yosemite tour for several days and this was the lodging for the group for our time…read more The location was ok. It is a bit of a drive every morning and evening to get back from Yosemite but that's not a huge deal breaker. I guess we got an old room because it was definitely in need of a remodel! Outdated furniture, bathroom needs updating and bed sheets seemed dirty maybe just old. The restaurant, bar and cafe seem to be the same; all linked together. Chicken Marsala, Fish n Chips to BLT or Burger. I guess it was fine; most nights we just sat at the bar. There is wifi it can get spotty. In the end, it was just ok; I personally wouldn't stay there again.

I had a nice stay here when I had my trip to Yosemite National Park. It's not too far from the park…read moreentrance. When I got here too early for check in, I was able to wait in their lobby on the sofa. However, when I asked the one of the receptionists for the WiFi, she gave me the broken one so I wasn't able to access the WiFi. If they didn't want to give it out to people who hadn't checked in, they should have just said so. Their restaurant doesn't open until 5 pm, but they do have a little souvenir/food store inside the lobby area if you need something to eat...better than nothing. (The restaurant was nice. The waiters were very attentive and the food was good) Across from the property, within a walking distance, there is a park to see the Merced River. It was a nice short walk, and there were plenty of birds taking splashes. The room was great! It was very spacious and comfortable! It was mentioned that the WiFi would be bad when everybody comes back from Yosemite, but it worked very well for us. There is also a pool and fitness room available.

I rarely write reviews unless I'm REALLY IMPRESSED. And indeed I am!…read more THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU To : The WHOLE EGL SQUAD You know the #hashtag!! LOL AND STAFF Jamie, Nicole, Noah, Nikki ,Imari, All the Sam's Samantha's and Samuel, both Ryan's, Amanda, FREEMAN!, Becka, Kara, Allison, Cozima, Zen, K, Micheal, Jesse-( Not Bruce LOL) JoJo, DeAndre, Nelson, Leo, Dominic, My Guy Zack with Vernie I know I'm missin some and to all the crew I haven't met YET. ( sorry for any incorrect spelling of names) , You have all contributed to memories SO SPECIAL that even the Love put into this review is but a drop in the ocean in comparison. I had come off a Really Rough ending to a LOONG HIKE off the Mountain at Hetchy and had just enough time to check-in ,( this was my 1st time to The EGL & RANDOMLY I WILL ADD) and get some good food at the Tavern( Absolute Fire= Super Delicious ) THE ELK MEATLOAF !!! It got me humming in my seat. Shout out to my Kitchen Fam!!! I was literally tearing up at bar b/c I was so wrecked from the hike due to some endured muscle/ feet/ leg strains etc. and the welcome, patience and understanding that I received made my life better. From the front desk staff to the Tavern staff that handled me in my Unique form at first arrival. It did also help that they had some G4 Tequila to help numb and grease my hinges up a bitLOL Long story short... I checked in for 2 days and stayed for 9 #EGL - " Go for a visit and it turns into a Tradition" Love yal Fam. See ya soon! Cheech

Evergreen was an amazing place to host our ambitious, multi-day, multi-event wedding. We pushed…read moreEvergreen outside their comfort zone, hosting 175 people for 4 days, leveraging multiple locations and all of their infrastructure to make something special, and they delivered excellently. - The kitchen was phenomenal, delivering multiple meals across various cuisines at exceptional quality and handling multiple dietary restrictions. - They have a great library of activities and materials, including yoga mats, disc golf, and even s'mores, to help round out the weekend with fun activities for guests. - We did notice that the front desk can struggle with more complicated room block logistics, so set aside some additional time to work with them on that. Special callout to Micaela and the events team, who are very experienced in executing weddings and made us feel welcome and supported throughout. The whole weekend felt like an elevated summer camp with all our best friends and family. Overall, Evergreen is a historic, gorgeous place to throw a wedding and we wholeheartedly recommend it!

Wow! exceptional vacation rental. This rental is far and above the best VRBO type vacation rental…read moreI have experienced. EVERYTHING in the house is first class. Kitchen is extremely well stocked for preparing meals, very comfortable beds (I have severe spine issues - 13 herniated discs and beds are super comfortable and supportive) and furniture, all wall switches are labeled, directions from the owners are extensive and thorough, terrific welcome notebook with lots of useful info and visitor usable hiking trail info (multiple copies so you can take one with you), snowshoes, excellent kitchen gear. The property is simply 'turn-key' if someone was wanting to rent it for several months - nothing is absent. Communication was ongoing for the duration of my stay, making sure that everything was what I needed. I am hoping to rent this home again next year, same time of year, and likely reason to visit Yosemite annually for years to come. Every word in owner's description is genuine. Awesome rental!

So so so wonderful!…read more Everything is super clean, everything is available and ready for you. Also this is the closest location to Yosemite Valley than anywhere else. They said wifi can be sporadic but we never had any issue during our 4 nights stay. And since other hotels and venues posted the same kind of warning it must be a location thing. The owners Holly and Jeff are the best. Any questions get answered immediately. This was the first time my family and I come to Yosemite and stay at a vacation rental, and I never felt any concerns because they were so good. Thank you Holly and Jeff for making our trip very special!

We have to warn customers of significants issues concerning the condition and management of the…read moreMonarch Inn Hotel. The problems encountered are as follows: Rude and insolent staff No housekeeping service for multi-night stays Broken coffee machine Damaged curtains Clogged sink Additionally, we wanted to cancel one night of our stay. Despite our follow-up messages prior to arrival, we did not receive a clear response from your staff. As a result, we were no longer within the 48-hour cancellation window, and our request was denied. Run away!!

Our stay here was wonderful! To start off with, the hostess Marian was the kind of welcoming,…read morecaring person that makes you feel right at home. And the other staff were just as fun and helpful. Downtown Mariposa is a wonderful old town and the hotel itself is a slice of early 20th century California history. Our group of four stayed in two rooms and each room was just right. Large rooms with comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, good lighting, and a great A/C. The real perk for us was the covered patio in back. Comfortable in the morning for enjoying the complimentary breakfast snack items and coffee, yes. But even better, we ordered take out food every evening and brought it up to the patio to enjoy al fresco dining and wine. To make sure we had a great dinner, Mary made sure we had cutlery, glasses and condiments to make our dinner even better. We can't recommend this place enough and we will definitely be back!

Okay, I was skeptical going into this. Glamping? But seriously this place was so rad. My daughter…read morewas in heaven. They have air streams, cabins, and "adventure tents". We wanted the camping experience. But Yosemite is difficult for camping reservations so we went this route. And I have to say it added to the entire Yosemite trip. A couple downsides. One, is that it's an hour from the central hub of Yosemite. And when you consider how crazy finding parking can be in Yosemite right now that is a pretty serious negative if I'm honest. But. It's a gorgeous drive. Two, you have to use wagons to haul your gear to your space. We luckily were not very far, but it did take us several trips. And lastly, I really wish that the bathrooms for the tents was separate from the clubhouse. Basically the bathrooms for the pool and the clubhouse and the adventure tents are all one and the same. Would've liked the adventure tents to have their own bathroom, giving a little more privacy. There were several events while we stayed there (I do think it's a cool place to have an event or even a wedding), but the people from the events were constantly coming in and out of the bathrooms. Shared bathrooms aren't my favorite to begin with. Trying to take a shower while event goers are popping in and out... Not my fave. All that said, I really enjoyed the vibe of the place overall. Some of the air streams and cabins are situated on a cute little pond.. Aaaaand. The pool made us all happy at the end of the day. The entire staff here is so dog friendly. The clubhouse had really cool little areas. And was very clean. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. The clubhouse has a tiny kitchen with a few nibbles. As well as a bar. Highly recommend the margaritas! Pizza was solid as well. Cute little gift shop with some snacks and essentials and souvenirs. I haven't stayed in Curry Village, but we saw it when we did the mist trail and yikes. This place is so much nicer than the tents, the pool, or the facilities there. If you're looking for a glamping/adventure tent situation I would recommend auto camp. We want to check out their location in Sequoia next!

Absolutely amazing experience!…read more Visited for a Saturday evening one night stay in March and was so surprised with all the amazing amenities. The room itself has everything needed: a spacious shower, a sink & toilet with good water pressure, a small fridge and microwave, a kitchen sink, cooking area, a nice bed and a couch that opens up and can fit one more person on there. Got an unexpected upgrade whe checked in and the room was in a more secluded area so that was nice! The common area was so nice and useful: coffee, meals, swings, couches, anything one might need. There was even a free yoga class with high quality yoga mats provided on Sundays, and every day there is a scheduled event. Even the pathways with numbers for the rooms were lit up so to be found easier. Ordered a pizza set (includes 2 pizzas) and it was tasty, with an over offered to us. Each AutoCamp car/bus has an outside area with a table, chairs, and a bench. The atmosphere was so serene, truly a great place. Also pet friendly! Location: 1 hour away from the Yosemite National Park but pretty okay distance considering the other options. Loved it so much that will visit other AutoCamp locations.

So many mixed reviews, so I'll throw in my review to the bag as well! The pros: Amazing location…read moreand quiet environment compared to Curry Village (a zoo!) and Yosemite Lodge. The Dining Hall is iconic and renovated, it's grand! Grand piano and piano player in both the Dining Hall and Lounge. Daily 4pm-5pm Tea and Cookie service (chocolate, oatmeal raisin, and one other I don't remember), perfect view to Half Dome, Breakfast Buffet ($32/person) and a separate Sunday buffet (with prime rib and Dungeness crab for $65/person). I thought the food was decent and some dishes were even very good. We also tried dinner at $95/person for a 5 course meal, and it was very good. The key is to get a good server at your table (ask the hostess to put you with the best one??). For example, while my family was having an excellent time, the table next to us for dinner had a horrible server, and the family stormed out of there without finishing their dinner since they waited 45 minutes and only had the first course brought out. However, our server Nancy was excellent. That's probably why there's so many bad reviews on Yelp, it really depends on the service you get and we got lucky with Nancy. Cons: The state of the rooms... very dated from the 60's? We stayed 3 nights at a premium room, and the good is that the AC worked great, and was spacious, but all the amenities were old. Shower pressure was slow , the sink basin was slow draining, the security box in the closet needed new batteries, our interior doors were hard to open/close (due to all the layers of paint over the years!). Would I return again? Yes... but will probably just find the lowest priced rooms since there's nothing special about their premium rooms and you'll feel ripped off. And if staying multiple nights, try Curry Village Pizza and the Mountain Room to switch things up since eating at the Ahwahnee is expensive. Tip: We got a 2 day advance notice that their elevators were down during our stay which was very annoying but then again, we're in Yosemite hiking and possibly climbing half dome and exercising, so I suppose it wasn't such a big deal climbing a few stairs, lol. Kindly ask for the manager at front desk before you check out and inquire if they can give you an adjustment to your bill for the inconvenience. Hope this review helps!

While in Yosemite last week, we walked to The Ahwahnee from our campsite to grab some drinks and…read moreappetizers. The group we were with said it was awesome and a must see. The Ahwahnee is huge and decorated with a Native American vibe. I loved all of the stone work and chandeliers. The massive stone fireplace in the lobby was awesome - I could picture how relaxing it must be in the Winter. We went to the bar and ordered drinks and appetizers while we waited for some of our group to come back from a hike - we ordered the Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Tomatoes, Albondigas and Potato Chips to share. For drinks, we ordered the Campfire Coffee, an Old Fashioned, a Lemon Drop and a mocktail for our daughter. Everything was really good - especially the Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Tomatoes. The Ahwahnee also had a gift shop and a candy store - plus conference room space. I obviously cannot comment on the rooms or check-in since we did not stay at The Ahwahnee, but all the staff that we encountered were friendly especially Tony at the bar who took great care of us. Overall, The Ahwahnee is a great place to check out and take in the views - they have a nice patio area with an amazing view of Half Dome. We'll be back again next time we're in Yosemite!

It could be the scene of American Psycho. Or maybe Yogi bear, perhaps the perfect honeymoon…read morebetween you and your bae. You get absolutely no cell reception, the WiFi is not that great either. No where in cyber space for you to run to. The place forces you to pay attention to it as well as whoever you are there with. I spent 6 nights here, and it felt almost like a lifetime. I laughed, cried, cooked, bathed, relaxed. I got accustomed to the cursed noises that the radiator makes. Got used to the dull knives and the many light switches around the house. I went to bed after a long relaxing bath, and woke up to the trees as my first view. Get dressed, put on my boots, got firewood, and put on a crappy pot of coffee so that I'm prepared to do nothing for the day. Point is, this place has personality; however, you feel free to be yourself. This place is not perfect, but it is great! It sleeps 6 people. Only 2 miles away from the southern entrance of Yosemite. Perfect for family & friends to disconnect from the busy life of the Silicon Valley and go out into the woods. You'll have to bring your own food and drinks, but the kitchen is fully stocked with all kinds of equipments - an amateur home cook's dream! I had absolutely the best time here and definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs to disconnect from the world for a brief moment and just breathe in some fresh air.

Expensive buffet with limited availability. Many trays empty and the person carving the prime rib…read morerefused to give a thick slice. By 7 pm, only 1 choice of dessert. Although the food I did have was good, poor management of the buffet .... And the carver was not hospitable.