OLD OAK HIDEAWAY - SERENE AND COMFORTABLE

A friend of mine who's lived in San Francisco was visiting from Paris, and she had never been to Yosemite, so we thought it would be a great weekend getaway to visit Yosemite in the spring. This was a very last minute trip idea, and I was so glad to have found Shell and her Old Oak Hideaway to make this trip happen.

This property is located half way between the Yosemite West and South gates, both of which are about a less than 1.5 hour drive away. This worked out very well for us as we visited the Mariposa Groves on our first day and the Yosemite Valley on our second day, and loved the diversity in scenery.

The loft itself was fantastic! The four of us were very comfortable and appreciated the furnishings that made our stay pleasant. The beds were amazingly soft. Full fridge and cookware were great as we brought our own food to cook. It was exactly what we needed - a 'home' away from home after eventful days in the Yosemite park.

There is a pull out bed that can make accommodation of 5 people. However, I think 4 max is ideal with the space for ultimate comfort. I recommend this for a small family or small group of friends looking for a relaxing, worryfree getaway just outside of Yosemite National Park. Thanks Shell!

We enjoyed our stay at Old Oak Hideaway. It was a nice secluded location. We especially appreciated the accommodating owners. They were helpful with whatever we needed.

We visited Old Oak Hideaway for a little honeymoon retreat. It exceeded our expectations and really felt like a home away from home rather than a typical rental. When we arrived, we were greeted by the sweetest black lab and found fresh eggs and a celebratory bottle of champagne in the little cottage. All furniture and appliances were of good quality and well taken care of and the cottage itself was spotless. We chose this location so that we could visit Yosemite, but we felt so serene that we actually spent most of our time at the cottage and in Mariposa, a friendly little old mining town. Will definitely recommend this place to our friends, and hopefully be back soon.