Ahwahnee house rental - View from the river, with a patio the length of the house to enjoy mtn. views.
View from the river, with a patio the length of the house to enjoy mtn. views.
 
Ahwahnee house rental - View from the river, with a patio the length of the house to enjoy mtn. views.

View from the river, with a patio the length of the house to enjoy mtn. views.

Hang out by the river and cool down on a hot summer day!

Hang out by the river and cool down on a hot summer day!

The great room with the outside pouring in thru the windows

The great room with the outside pouring in thru the windows

Enjoy the Great Rm fireplace. 1 of 3 fireplaces, plus and outside fire ring.

Enjoy the Great Rm fireplace. 1 of 3 fireplaces, plus and outside fire ring.

Full stainless kitchen & desktop - Viking induction stove, Sharp microwave drawe

Full stainless kitchen & desktop - Viking induction stove, Sharp microwave drawe

Thermador convection dbl oven reflects views to the patio and dining room.

Thermador convection dbl oven reflects views to the patio and dining room.

Dining table -- expands to seat 10

Dining table -- expands to seat 10

Challenge your mates to a game of pool, watch your favorite movie/show on HDTV

Challenge your mates to a game of pool, watch your favorite movie/show on HDTV

Loads of patio to enjoy the afternoon sun, evening sunsets and morning sunrises!

Loads of patio to enjoy the afternoon sun, evening sunsets and morning sunrises!

Maybe today's the day you sleep in late in the master bedroom.

Maybe today's the day you sleep in late in the master bedroom.

Relax, open the drapes, and take in the morning from the master bedroom

Relax, open the drapes, and take in the morning from the master bedroom

How about a bubble bath in your tropical atrium tub...gaze up at the stars

How about a bubble bath in your tropical atrium tub...gaze up at the stars

New vanities and toilets in all three bathrooms

New vanities and toilets in all three bathrooms

Gold Bedroom - Lovely Queen Bed - Calvin Klein

Gold Bedroom - Lovely Queen Bed - Calvin Klein

Blue Bedroom - Cozy Queen Bed in Blue/Autumn pattern - Calvin Klein

Blue Bedroom - Cozy Queen Bed in Blue/Autumn pattern - Calvin Klein

Silver Bedroom - River Views from Queen Bed - Calvin Klein

Silver Bedroom - River Views from Queen Bed - Calvin Klein

Bunk Bedroom - 2 bunk beds - room sleeps four

Bunk Bedroom - 2 bunk beds - room sleeps four

Over looking the pool garden and home

Over looking the pool garden and home

Heated Spa. If you'd like for a little extra, we'll heat the swimming pool, too!

Heated Spa. If you'd like for a little extra, we'll heat the swimming pool, too!

Looking up river, with the golf course around the bend

Looking up river, with the golf course around the bend

The River in the fall/winter!

The River in the fall/winter!

Dip your toes in the river and watch nature around you

Dip your toes in the river and watch nature around you

500 feet of river and 5+ acres to explore. Maybe pan for some gold!

500 feet of river and 5+ acres to explore. Maybe pan for some gold!

Watch the wildlife on the river

Watch the wildlife on the river

  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps12
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Ahwahnee vacation house rental
House, 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps12) on 5.5 acres (2 acres of green lawn)

pool, granite waterfall, spa, pool table, game room, views, river, fishing, golf, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large stainless steel kitchen, 3 fireplaces, outdoor grill, fabulous views, pines, oaks, garden, Indian grinding stones, 5 acres to roam, outdoor living & dining, large great room, open dining room Kitchen, minutes to Yosemite, minutes to Bass Lake, panning for gold, hawks, red-wing blackbirds, blue-heron, swallows, etc. Enjoy the outdoors from inside or outside this one level, 3000 sq. ft. beautiful home, with 500+ feet or riverfront. The location is ideal. Along a river bend, with mountain views, graceful trees, spectacular waterfall swimming pool/spa and much, much more. The challenge with this property will be leaving it!

more photos at: http://www.ahwahnee.biz

At the entry way, and around the property, are enormous granite rock outcroppings. The home has accents inside and out of granite stones, a redwood paneled master bath, oak mantels, all harvested from the property. The polished concrete floors keep the home cool in the hot summer, and help maintain the warmth in the cold winter months. The ceilings are beamed and finished in pine. Located minutes from Yosemite, Bass Lake, and Oakhurst. Outside living areas include outdoor dining table and comfy chairs, lounges around the pool, and Adirondack chairs at the river. Cook outside on the outdoor grill or cook up a storm in the stainless steel kitchen. Appliances include Viking induction stove, Thermador convection ovens, and more. Sit under the granite rock waterfall in the built-in pool ledge, or jump off a 3' rock into the pool. Of course, you could swim a lap or float in the pool as you soak in the sun. Dip your toes in the river & watch the red-tail hawks glide between trees.

Hang-out in your chair until sunset & watch a deer, rabbit or possibly raccoon come to the river. After you’ve hiked Yosemite park, return home & soak your muscles in the ground level round jetted spa next to the swimming pool. Stroll to the end of the property, walk on the golf course, & shag a couple of lost golf balls on your way. Play a round of golf, or enjoy a sandwich at the rustic clubhouse, which is also adorned in granite & pine decor. Head on back to the river, grab a volleyball & couple of friends & hit the ball around the sandy beach volleyball court. Feel the cool sand between your toes. Maybe perch yourself on a granite rock & reflect on when Miwok Indians used the grinding stones to make meal, or give it a try yourself. Set up the croquet set & play a round with your mates. The river is more like a creek in August & September, so there is a lot more sandy area to explore.

Some say there’s gold in that river. So, try your luck at panning for some gold right out your door. Maybe a nice nugget for your jewelry box, or a couple flakes as a memento of your trip. Of course, we are not making any promises and do be careful of all the fools gold in the river! If the season's right, pick some fruit out of the trees, or berries. Cut a sprig of rosemary, an iris, rose, lavender, or wild-flower or two for the bud vase in the bathroom or kitchen. Before you head home, or on to your next destination, give the laundry room a work out and pack your bags with clean clothes. Of course, if you want to extend that vacation feeling, there is a local cleaner close by. If you have been able to resist the tire swing, take a spin or two before you leave. Maybe your last night could be spent sleeping in the hammock in the trees. Sign the guest book, and we’ll keep a light on for your next visit.

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29 Reviews of Property 323581 in Ahwahnee, California

Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
average rating of 5.0 based on 29 reviews
business
Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
Del Norte, CO
5

Our 2012 family reunion trip

5 of 5
Submitted: November 17, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
What a beautiful, immaculate home with all the amenities you'd ever want, plus the most beautiful grounds, swimming pool and spa. Our family of 11 had a wonderful time enjoying Fall colors and exporing the grounds. It was everything and more from what was advertised and the pictures of it. It was close to Yosemitie and the Gold Highway 49, which we visited. A great place I'd recommend to anyone, plus very friendly and helpful owners from which to rent who made us very welcome and comfortable.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
Santa Rosa
5

A great getaway!

5 of 5
Submitted: September 23, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
Four couples spent four nights at the beautiful Riverbend. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and are all trying to figure out when we can return for another visit. The house was in great condition and all the amenities were first-class. A great place to enjoy nature, relax with a good book or spend time with good friends. Thanks for making us feel so welcome and for being responsive to our questions and needs.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
5

The perfect place for a family gathering

5 of 5
Submitted: August 31, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We traveled from Connecticut, Georgia, Montana, Los Angeles and San Francisco to Ahwahnee for a family gathering. Riverbend was a wonderful home/resort for so many reasons. Many of the group spent days hiking or biking at Yosemite. Others were happy to stay home and enjoy the beautiful pool. And who could resist a game of golf right next door! Mornings found the readers gathered on the shaded patio with their books and coffee. For me, the best events were the family dinners we shared on the porch . . . conversations going in all directions (because that's who we are). Many thanks to the Langes for providing a wonderful haven for all of us.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
San Francisco
5

THERE AND BACK AGAIN, A VACATIONER'S TALE

THERE AND BACK AGAIN, A VACATIONER'S TALE
5 of 5
Submitted: August 13, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We returned again to the source of joy and rejuvenation. As before, Riverbend exceeded our expectations. It was the same beautiful place and yet a completely different experience. We think you can return again and again and still find yourself wanting for more. We will never tire of the property or the abundance of nature that surrounds it. Everything was familiar and yet new again. We can't make it back next summer, but we are thinking winter retreat? Another level to explore at Riverbend. We aren't Elven, but we feel like we know what the land of Rivendell was like after a week at Riverbend.

"There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something."
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, Ch. 4
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
Merced, CA
5

The resort at Riverbend

5 of 5
Submitted: August 11, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
This is a wonderful property located on the Fresno River. It is equipped in such a way that leaving the site while there is really not at all necessary. The pool set up is one of the prettiest I've ever seen, and the ample amt of seating around the pool and underwater lights make it a delightful place to be on a summer evening. The home is spacious and is exceptionally clean. The kitchen contains very nice appliances and cooking and working within is a pleasure. There is also a very nice gas barbecue outside on the deck. We had a lovely family reunion here and both our children and grandchildren felt that Riverbend would be hard to beat. We loved it!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
Auburn, CA
5

What a treat!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 8, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We had such a wonderful time here! Some of us left the property to visit Yosemite, etc., but I personally stayed at the house the whole time! The sun, pool, tranquility, and beautiful setting made for one of the nicest vacations I've had in years! We all liked it so much, we have decided to do it again next year!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
Santa Cruz County, California
5

Family Reunion Summer 2012

5 of 5
Submitted: July 24, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Just returned home from Riverbend family reunion ( 14 of us) -what a jewel. Everything is first class- the kitchen has everything from fine dinnerware, stemware, pots and pans, cookie sheets, to gold panning pans in the back room . There is a fantastic grocery store -Raleys just 6miles away. The house has a large living room with a large flat screen for movies after dinner. The bedrooms and mattress are outstanding. The pool was a hit for everyone from 8yrs old to 70+, a welcome on a warm summer evening. Dinning on the patio with everyone will be remembered by all. Kids played games on the large lawn while adults visited on the patio which has very comfortable outdoor furniture. Fred can we get a season pass? O don't forget Yosemite- breathtaking in every way. California natives to family from Missouri want to come back. It must be fantastic in winter with the 3 fireplaces.
J&J Piepmeyer
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
Gardena
5

Our little secret

5 of 5
Submitted: July 2, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
Wow, would you like to know our ittle secret? It's called the "RVERBEND". I'm not sure I should've told you, well I guess its okay. The description only tells half the story. This place was wonderful. 4 couples including my dear friends from Japan who just fell in love with it. Really, it has everything you would ever need. The property was immaculate. Every room was GREAT. The living room was huge. Fred was extremely helpful. Initially we were hesitant, and had some concern how this will work out, but the first time we talked with him he made us feel very comfortable. 3 huge flat screen TV's. The pool and jacuzzi was really really nice. I can't really recommend any restaurants although I' did see quite a few. We boought our food from a local market(Vons) and barbecued every night. We only went into yosemite valley once because we just enjoyed hanging out at the "RIVERBEND" KIDS would love it. So much to see and do. Has a river, you can go hiking right from the back yard. Wow, I could go on and on, but I won't. All I will say in conclusion is I'm booking my reservations early next year. Hopefully you can get in before me, but I wouldn't count on it. Boy IT WAS GREAT. mmm, maybe I shouldn't have told you "OUR LITTLE SECRET.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
Santa Rosa, CA
5

Nirvana at Riverbend!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 2, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We returned to Riverbend for a second time because we'd had such a magical experience the previous year. We kept reminding ourselves that "lightning never strikes twice", but in our case it did! The home is beautifully appointed while still being comfortable. The property is truly amazing; it absolutely has a resort feel. Our family includes an eight year old and an eighty five year old...there was something for everyone. We had croquet tournaments, ping-pong and pool tournaments and, of course endless hours of fun in the incredible pool! While we went into Wawona one day during our week's stay, we were happiest staying at the house, cooking our meals together in the wonderful gourmet kitchen, eating outside overlooking the river. We were even lucky enough to be together to watch Matt Cain pitch a perfect game for the Giants, viewed on the BIG screen TV! A lifetime of wonderful memories from spectacular Riverbend!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Riverbend - Amazing Resort Feel - WOW!! 500+ feet of Riverfront
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p323581
+1 415-515-9491
Ahwahnee Yosemite Area
La Canada, California
5

"When Can We Rent This Again?"

"When Can We Rent This Again?"
5 of 5
Submitted: June 26, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
"When can we rent this again?" asks my daughter within ten minutes of arriving at Riverbend from the Bay Area at almost midnight for a BIG birthday family weekend.
There were nine of us in all--two grandparents, two sets of parents and five grandkids. Riverbend just swallowed us up with its extensive array of bedrooms, activity areas, gourmet kitchen, entertainment centers and living areas. Perfectly complemented by wonderful decks, pool, spa, waterfalls, fire pits and views that won't quit. The kids were busy dawn to dusk enjoying the water sports and exploring the river banks and climbing the rocks. So much to do we only spent one day in Yosemite itself.
One morning the kids had organized a family portrait and it turns out the photographer they hired is the official photographer for Yosemite Park. Familiar as he is with spectacular scenery, he was blown away by the fabulous settings Riverbend had to offer. We'll have some wonderful Christmas cards this year!
Simply said--Riverbend was, and is, a perfect find.
Helpful votes: 1/1