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Outdoor spa tub
TV, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oakhurst, CA
  • Golden Chain Theater
    7 min drive
  • Bass lake Recreation Area
    10 min drive
  • Willow Creek Trailhead
    12 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    59 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Oakhurst

Located in Oakhurst, this vacation home is a 1-minute drive from Sierra National Forest and 7 minutes from Golden Chain Theater. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Yosemite National Park and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Bass lake Recreation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Golden Chain Theater - 7 min drive
  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 10 min drive
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 17 min drive
  • Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 22 min drive
  • Nelder Grove Trail - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Plazuelas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Round Table Pizza - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Privacy, Game Room, and Amazing Mountain Sunset Views!

Escape to the Ponderosa Chalet, a newly remodeled retreat nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains. With stunning sunset views and breathtaking mountain vistas, this retreat is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Conveniently located near Bass Lake, downtown Oakhurst, and Yosemite's South Gate, it offers a peaceful retreat and a convenient base for exploring Yosemite. Enjoy soaking in the hot tub, grilling up a delicious meal on the deck, or spending the evening in the game room by the fire pit. The Ponderosa Chalet is the perfect place for a fun and relaxing getaway.

Living room: The Ponderosa Chalet's living room is a cozy open space, perfect for relaxing after a long day exploring the mountains. Kick back on the comfortable furniture and watch TV or simply enjoy the company of your friends and family.

Bedrooms: The Ponderosa Chalet has 3 bedrooms, each with comfortable beds and plenty of storage space for your belongings.

Bathrooms: The Ponderosa Chalet features 2 bathrooms, each stocked with towels and basic amenities.

Game room: The large private game room at The Ponderosa Chalet is stocked with all the entertainment you need. Challenge your friends and family to a game of pool or ping pong on regulation size tables, or kick back and watch a movie on the big screen TV.

Outdoor space: Step outside onto the backyard patio and soak in the stunning mountain sunset views while relaxing in the brand new 7-seater hot tub. Fire up the gas-powered BBQ (gas included!) and cook up a delicious meal as you take in the fresh mountain air.

With a fully stocked kitchen, central heating and AC, and a range of indoor and outdoor amenities, The Ponderosa Chalet is perfect for friends, couples, and families looking to relax and unwind in the mountains.

As our guest, you will have full access to the entire property, including the living areas, bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, and outdoor spaces. Feel free to make yourself at home and enjoy all that our Ponderosa Chalet by The Great Yosemite Retreat has to offer.

While we will be accessible 24/7 for our guests, communicating directly through the VRBO app is best and will get the fastest response.

The Ponderosa Chalet is located in Oakhurst, California, a small town situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The chalet is situated on a quiet residential street, surrounded by lush green forests and rolling hills. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, with friendly neighbors and plenty of privacy. There are several small businesses and restaurants within a short drive of the chalet, including a grocery store, pharmacy, and post office.

The town of Oakhurst is located about 20 minutes' drive from the entrance of Yosemite National Park, one of the region's top attractions. Yosemite National Park is a World Heritage site and home to breathtaking natural wonders such as waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoia trees. The park offers a variety of activities for visitors, including hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and photography.

Other nearby attractions include:

▪ Bass Lake: 5 minutes by car
▪ Sierra National Forest: 30 minutes by car
▪ Children's Museum of the Sierra: 20 minutes by car
▪ Oakhurst Community Park: 10 minutes by car
▪ Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino: 25 minutes by car

Overall, the neighborhood offers a peaceful and natural setting, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jazzy and David Samuelson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Oakhurst
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Oakhurst

Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Privacy, Game Room, and Amazing Mountain Sunset Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite Visit
Fantastic experience with our hosts, Jazzy & David! Super clean, comfortable, all the conveniences of home. Amazing view, great location. Can’t recommend this enough. Thanks, Jazzy & David, for a perfect weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Bacation
Our home away from home for our trip to Yosemite National Park was exactly as described. We loved staying at The Ponderosa. Close to the park. The hot tub was just what we needed after our long hikes. Thank you for sharing your home with our family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great home to build great memories
I really liked the cleanliness of the home. It was apparent as soon as you walk in. The communication with the host was attentive and welcoming. The kids had a great time at the home. If the kids have a good time, and can have a great nights rest, then it’s a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
This location was very comforting and welcoming. We all enjoyed our times here and have fun, this property was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, well-equipped Magical Getaway House
Our family had a wonderful stay at the Ponderosa Chalet. The hosts were very communicative and available to answer any questions. We enjoyed relaxing on the patio and grilling in the evenings. The sunsets and stargazing from the cozy hot tub were memorable highlights of the trip! We’d definitely return, and highly recommend for families seeking a spacious house for get togethers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Sunset in a Quite Hillside Neighborhood
This property is tastefully decorated and was clean upon arrival. The communication ahead of our visit was great too. The best part is the patio area that faces West and has an unbeatable sunset view, a hot tub, fire pit and outdoor dining table. The only bummer - not the fault of the house - is the bugs at dusk. Several of us were bitten multiple times in one night. Bring bug spray! The garage-turned-game room was a bonus as well. There are some board games on hand but we didn’t see just a regular deck of cards that we wished we had packed. I highly recommend this house if you are coming to the area. We spent one day renting a boat on Bass Lake and another day renting a UTV from Yosemite Adventures and the location was convenient to both. We decided not to go to Yosemite NP because we kept reading about the crowds this summer, so I cannot comment on the accessibility from this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawnelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
This was a beautiful place to stay that had everything we needed for our family! We had a little one with us and they had all the little things!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chilling Outside of Yosemite
Quiet location where you can sit in the hot tub under the Milky Way after hiking and climbing in Yosemite. If you still have energy, you can goof around in the play room. Nice to sit outside and eat and watch the bats and the sunset from the deck is pretty epic.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for families
Beautiful views, comfortable beds and an overall great place to stay! Roads are a little tricky getting to the property so it would be good planning to arrive during the day and avoid having to drive at night. Restaurants in town close at 8, so plan accordingly if you will be eating out. Hosts were responsive and property is well kept. Overall, nice accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View, Great Location
We had a wonderful time with family and children of all ages. The house is in a neighborhood but we still very much felt alone. Good location to Yosemite and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Getaway
The cabin is perfect for a weekend retreat. It’s located in the wilderness but just a 10 minute drive to Starbucks. (I drove by several deer on my trip to grab a morning Mocha!). This was my first trip to the area so the welcome packet of information was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Large space, beautiful sunsets. It’s a 30 minute drive to the south entrance of Yosemite but over an hour to the main entrance (where we spend most of our time). Close to a grocery store, restaurants, shops and a brewery. Place was great, spacious. Bathroom showers could use updating. They also had an ant problem so we could not keep any of our food out on the counter and the ants even made it up into the cabinet’s even when all our food was enclosed. I did have a question for the property manager when we were getting ready to check out but did not get a response. Instead I just received the very generic automatic messages. But overall nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ximena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Launching pad for Yosemite
Great place to retire to after hiking. Hiked the mist trail it was beautiful. We didn’t get to visit the giant sequoias at Mariposa Grove because of the fire. Had a great time anyway. Loved the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B., Arlington Heights

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great House. Very Clean and organized. I would definitely recommend this House and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott T., Palm Springs, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Home near Yosemite
Beautiful home, great/secluded location, very comfortable - highly recommend if your travel plans take you to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
The home was beautifully decorated, clean, and everything was as it was described & in working order. The hot tub, beds, pool table....everything was great! The view & surrounding nature were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Wedding
The place was fine. It could use a good, deep cleaning. Lots of cobwebs. . I rented that space due to deck and I spent time on arrival just sweeping and cleaning it. All the blinds are broke . Bathroom shower master could use a good cleaning or replacement. I think I was a bit underwhelmed upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite Getaway
The sunset from the patio is awesome. It’s a very handsomely renovated property and the neighborhood was very quiet. I wasn’t prepared for the winding road to it but it was worth it once we arrived. There were a few details that could be improved but the host was very receptive to requests. We left thinking we would choose this property again if we return to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Balaji K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place.
Had a great time at this Ponderosa property. Lovely views and pleasant neighborhood and convenient access to locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xhama V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, huge clean home with a view!
Property manager was very communicative and made check in and finding the property easy! The house was large clean and beautiful and they had thought of every detail! The view is also stunning and decorations adorable. Only critique I have is that they requested we start the laundry and dish machines and strip the sheets and take out the trash etc. This always seems unfair and a bit stingy to me since we are paying an exorbitant cleaning fee already and we’re there on vacation to relax and enjoy the place until we left, not necessarily do the cleaning and chores ourselves. However this was a minor hiccup and overall we would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat for Yosemite Fun
The property was amazing and so was the host. Both the home and the view were great! We stayed here for its access to Yosemite National Park. The location was great! We will definitely be back if we ever return to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022