So much more than we expected!!!!
Submitted: April 19, 2010
Stayed: April 2010
we have fallen into the rental trap a few times when renting private homes which is what we prefer to do on vacation and we chose the Americana based on reviews and couldn't have been happier :) A lot of places list internet access, AC, games for children, well-stocked kit, etc only to have you check in and find out ac is not working or is actually just a whole house fan (NOT comfortable), games are few and incomplete and internet means bring the laptop and a lot of patience for dial-up but a comp w/flat screen monitor was even included. . from the moment we walked in and found our thoughtful little gift basket to the next morning when I went to bake my son's bday cake and didn't have to go in town looking for cupcake pans which I forgot and they provided, there wasn't one detail Kathy and Kurt didn't think of. "Well-stocked" doesn't do justice to their kitchen. . The beds were super comfortable, everything was clean which tends to be a problem with some private rentals, kitchen appliances were new and every utensil or pot/pan you could think of was provided, and not ancient, questionable ones like we've seen before, gas grill definitely a plus as opposed to charcoal and the layout was perfect for our 2 families-open and welcoming, but just enough separation if you need it :) She even left a recipe book and details on everything to do in the area although we found it perfectly fine to stay in and enjoy family movie night and the hot tub after a long day at Yosemite. . We saw deer everytime we left the house and in the morning on the course and even saw the albino deer which was gorgeous!! Security staff was friendly, lake is a 5 minute walk,nice and secluded since it's private I think. .My boys are hard to please and they asked if we could just live there and fish on the lake instead of coming home,lol :) Our trip was very last minute and Kathy couldn't have been more helpful or accomodating and just genuinely nice. If you are coming to yosemite you owe it to yourself to stay here, all you need to pack is your family and clothes!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 4/4
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