Logger's Retreat
Guest Comments
Read What Our Guests Have Written!
Although we can tell you about our home, perhaps the best way to understand what it is like to stay here is to read honest impressions from visitors just like you. We invite you to browse through this transcript of our guest book. Enjoy!
June 13-20, 2009
We can't imagine a better vacation! The house was perfect, the weather was perfect and the park, Yosemite, exceeded our expectations. The house was so completely furnished and wonderfully appointed. We couldn't have wished for more. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
K & N J M - The grandparents - Charlotte, NC
I + J B - the children
J and S B - the grandchildren - Bakersfield, CA
June 20, 2009
Thank you for letting us use your beautiful house! We took good care of it. That bed downstairs under the bunk bed was helpful. One of my sisters used it. Your house let me have an excellent one week summer! Don't worry we cleaned the house before we left. Plus, you had lots of outlets, so I could charge my D.S. Just so you know, I slept on the top bunk down stairs, my oldest sister slept on the bottom bunk while the middle sister slept in the bed under the bottom bunk. My mom slept downstairs where one of the bathrooms are. (Not the game room.) So did my dad. My grandparents slept upstairs where another bathroom is. One time, on our way back, my dad almost ran over a deer. But he stopped. Good bye.
Sincerely,
S (age 9.)
June 2-5, 2009
Beautiful home, beautiful views - 5 retired Treasurer/Tax Collector gals from various met here + had a great time -
D Y - Imperial County, CA
S B - Siskiyou County, CA
L L - Trinity County, CA
G D - Plumas County, CA
C E - Sierra County, CA
P.S. It stormed and snowed last night.
5-24
Great weekend. What an amazing home and the location was perfect! Thanks for a wonderful time!
M, M, G
R & C
5/13 -
Had a wonderful visit all the way from Maryland and West Virginia. Your home is a treasure, we hated to leave. The driveway was interesting, the view was breathtaking, and everything exceeded our expectations. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
God Bless
L G, J B,
D & W F
5/8-5/11
We had an amazing weekend. Love the place, love the view.
S G
4/30-5/2/09
Rode here from Reno on four Harley Classic motorcycles with friends from Florida who came for a long 8 day Harley Ride and this house was the 1st stop. Two of the friends had never been to Yosemite and they got to see it under rainy conditions, but still had a great time. Enjoyed the challenge of the driveway especially in the rain and cold. Had some of the best Bar-B-Que at Todd's in Oakhurst, after about 6 hours of rain and cold. First night at the house was great with a campfire and bringing up old stories. Moving on tomorrow, Saturday to Sequoia National Park, Then Laughlin Nevada, then Grand Canyon, then Mesquite (NV), then Las Vegas, and a long ride back to Reno.
Live to Ride, Ride to Live.
Z, G, C, L
D D
4-26-09
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We enjoyed every minute and did not want to leave. We experienced the hottest day on Monday and it snowed on Thursday - Wow!!
C.J. cares for this home with loving hands and was very kind and thoughtful to us.
Best Wishes,
M + L G
Panama City Beach, Florida
13/4/09
What a lovely place to stay! An absolutely gorgeous place to stay with spectacular views. It felt so homely and after coming back from our outing it felt so good that it was here we were coming back to. Thanks a lot for a great stay.
XX L T (:-) (I will be recommending)
(We did many adventurous things)!!!
Truly amazing house and views, welcoming and homely. A great experience all around enjoyed by everyone thank you ever so much.
(heart) PBC
(:-) xxxxx
(who is [not] better than L T)
17/4/09
We had a really good...
10th - 12th April 2009
An unscheduled visit to the emergency department at Merced Hospital meant we arrived late, tired and in the dark - what joy then to open the curtains in the morning to see where we had landed - paradise surely!
A pleasure to come back each day from our trips out to this spectacular area, to the comfort of this beautiful house. Our heartfelt thanks for agreeing to the quick turn around!
The H family
J, D, E, L, P
Oxford, England
Yeah thanks, was truly a great exploring week! Lush house (:-) E
April 4-8, 2009
This place is spectacular. What made this awesome place even better was dealing with David and Suzanne. Their hospitality and their willingness to work out a problem that arose during our stay (snow) was resolved by David beyond our expectations. We will take the Logger's Retreat home with us in our memories and thoughts for years to come and are eager to return once more and enjoy this two story palace again!
Thank you from all of us!
The A family
P, N, N
The M family
E, E, I & L
The U family
E, S, B & J
March 28, 2009
What a week it has been!! I can't believe it's over already!! 3 great outdoor expeditions. A snow hike with the beautiful Sequoias. A snow hike to Inspiration Point/Artist Point the view of half dome + bridal veils were amazing. The 3rd + final was an upper Yosemite summit, challenging but _well_ worth it. 1/2 way up it became snow covered & crampons were a must! The first few days of Yosemite's Spring have been wonderful. We were lucky to have a snow storm at the beginneing of our visit giving us a great view of snow covered trees from this living room. The view as you can well see is amazing! We had a couple of great massages @ Revive Day Spa in Oakhurst, we bought some jewelry @ Gallery Row. Our hike tours were with YExplore Yosemite Adventures - I put a brochure in "the book" they were an amazing company.
Bye Yosemite - Until Fall
J, D, C, J, J, R & Miss B
March 1, 2009
Spiraling ever upward
Like an eagle rising a thermal
We crest the peak
Alighting softly at the eyrie
Snow blanketing the ground
Both within and without
Green forest at our feet
Majestic mountain at our head
Birds bidding welcome
Sun reflecting warmly
We step into treetops
B & A
Los Angeles
Feb 25-Mar 1, '09
Dear David,
Words cannot describe how beautiful & serene this humble abode provides. Our trip was fantastic, the house had every creature comfort possible. We will definitely return. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Blessings,
A & B
January 3, 2009 - Happy New Year Grandpa J!
"This is like the best; everything is like the Best!" This is a "quote" from my wife as I began writing. It's 8:17 am + we're listening to Ray Charles & the Sun is warming my back as I sit on the cool, permanent, very comfortable bar stool. The sun is shining through the windows (East of course) & the silouette; (my back :-) (shadows) of the birds flying around outside are dancing through the kitchen. We're going to the hot tub. Speak to you later...We decided to chill a bit & read some more entries & play cards. My back is warmer now (:-). My wife of 17 years says thank you for the 190 degree water tap. She likes to drink tea & now can drink as much; as quickly as she chooses. Thank you David. We're going to play cards now... We're having breakfast now; leftover olive bread from dinner last night. W/lactose-free butter & real butter w/ concord grape jelly...I think we're done playing cards? We went to the hot tub after a movie & had an awesome dinner. What a beautiful day in a beautiful place. Thank You!
January 4, 2009 - Our 17th wedding anniversary! We ate a great breakfast; watched another movie & again went to the hot tub. We went sledding in the afternoon. Thanks Dave for the sleds! If you go sledding; go to the big one just before the South Entrance to Yosemite. It's on the right about 1 mile up. Bring chains or a 4wd vehicle. It's totally worth it. Pack out your garbage from the site, there is an issue with garbage up there. Make your way down the hill to the snow-covered meadow; it's so majestic. It's very physically draining to sled 1/2 the day. Be prepared to be sore & tired. After you get back here & after you eat you definitely need to soak in the Hot Tub; beware, caution; every pore on your body will tingle. It seems painful @ first but it will get to the point of a soothing tingle and then it will turn to a simple pleasure...
January 5, 2009 - It's snowing, we have to leave, we don't want to! We Really don't want to! The power just went out, It's still snowing, we have to leave... It's ok, we'll be back in July this year!
Thank you for a wonderful place to spend some time away from it all!!!
Sincerely, M & G E
Foster City, CA
Dec. 28 '08
Thank you. This has been an idyllic experience. I think your house is lovely and set up so well. I wanted for nothing. The house is light and bright, but cozy. The snow was amazing. We got to see it fall and melt away. In between we snow shoed and sledded and had a great snowball fight. This is a family trip I will never forget.
J J
Happy New Year! January 1st 2008/9 Oops! from grandpa J (age 80+)
What a great week! Tranquility A+ Wonderfully built house A+ Access road (well!). But with 4-wheel drive & chains on all four wheels in chains we managed the heavy snow -- and the road was clear in a day or two. We lived in the mountains in Virginia and the backroads of Maryland and we didn't have a Bobcat! (envy). Bed in master bedroom was most comfortable -- as was the whole house -- and I could go on and on, but sadly we must leave this morning as I say so long!
P.S. We left a couple of books in the "library" and hope others do the same. P.S.S. Catch the piano player at Wawona Hotel (Bopp by name - great sing-along)
Dec 19-24
Dear David & Suzanne
Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation. We loved your home and enjoyed spending time with your family. It's too bad the huge storm coming in prevented us from staying another day. If we didn't have to catch a plane on the 26th, we would have loved to be "snowed in" with you. Yosemite Valley was spectacular in the snow. The boys loved the snow ball fight and playing in the snow. They even enjoyed the shoveling. The views from your home are spectacular and you've provided anything and everything anyone could possibly want in a house. We would love to come back again some day. Good luck with the plowing. We'll take good care of your kids. Hope to see your back in L.A. before we leave.
Love,
E & H
Nov 22 '08
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing spot! Everything was lovely and we had a relaxing and refreshing weekend.
M & R A
November 3-8, 2008
What a wonderful space to celebrate our 20th anniversary + an important birthday. Thank you David & Suzanne for sharing your lovely abode. Living in your "treehouse" for 5 days was a great experience. And it is most definitely the best equipt home we've ever stayed in. Our daily journeys & hikes to Yosemite were lovingly memorable and dinners both here at home & at the Tenaya Lodge were excellent.
Many thanks for the love and care you have put into Logger's Retreat.
Happy Trails,
P O & B R
Medford, NJ
Oct 28th, 2008
What a lovely place! The natural beauty can be seen from everywhere in your home. We enjoyed our stay!
D & R N
Oct 19th
We appreciate the wonderful binder you put together for your house guests. That was very thoughtful of you. It made our discussions easier and thus more time spent in enjoyment and awe was had by the two of us.
Thank you,
E R
October 5th, 2008
Thank you so much for letting us stay at such a beautiful home. We really enjoyed our time here. The views are spectacular!
Sincerely,
R H
Oct 2, 08
We enjoyed your home very much. The children loved it too. We wanted to see a bear, but alas no one was there. All we saw was deer, but not bear, and a squirrel. The views are spectacular.
We are now on our way to St. Hosea for a wedding. We'll go back to Mich. on Monday Morning.
We saw Glacier Point - it was exciting. We'll never see anything that can match it.
Thanks for hospitality. Your house cleaner was so nice and does a great job.
God's Blessings and fondly,
The Vs & The Bs
9/2008
David & Suzanne,
Thank you very much. You have an amazing Retreat. We enjoyed the house, the back yard and especially the views. Maybe next time will see a bear or a mountain lion. Hope to come back soon.
Z (followed by "Todah Rabah!!!" in Hebrew)
L
E, N, O
Encino, CA
Sept. 5-12 2008
There are 8 of us. My husband + I and our 3 daughters and various husbands and partners.
The first full day (Sat) we did the tram tour through Mariposa Grove and then walked through the Pioneer History Center in Wawona. The excursion through Mariposa Grove was a wonderful introduction to the entire week.
Sunday we swam and sunned at Bass Lake...got a little lost on a short loop trail, but hey...
Monday Valley Visitor Center. Took a picnic then some took a bike ride and some a meadow walk. Both fabulous... but I forgot to advise the bike group not to drink the water, but they swam and did.
Tuesday, kids (young adults) went to Toulomne Meadows and D & I went to Glacier Point. We got there about noon and there are really not words to describe the utter overwhelming vista view. Later the kids said, "How was it, Mom?" And I said, "It was the most incredible view I had ever seen in my life..." They asked if I was kidding. I said, "no." It was grey and white - and green for the trees! The next evening we all went for the ranger sunset talk (6:30). Then is twas more yellow + cream and the green was nearly black. So different. Both magnificent.
The Taft Point walk was great. But there are chasms at the end, so hold your children's hands.
Thursday dinner at the Ahwahnee Hotel was luxurious.
This was probably the best vacation we have ever had.
And being here, all of us on 9/11 was a treasure. Seven years earlier we lived very close to NYC. My husband had a doctor's appt so hadn't gone in. Our daughter, the eldest had finished college but was home for a semester before beginning an internship. One daughter was in Santa Barbara + her roommate was flying to LA out of Logan on the plane just before Atta's. Our 3rd daughter was in Richmond VA in college + 95 - the Hwy between Richmond and D.C. had been shut down. We were just on the phone much of that day. So it was wonderful to all be here, all together in this gorgeous eden.
D + A S
M, C, San Francisco
A J Portland, OR
J Z San Francisco
D + A - Burlingame, CA soon to be Camas, WASHINGTON.
Hey David!
WE SAW A BEAR!!!
Thank you SO MUCH for tharing this beautiful home. Have to return again REAL SOON!
Your pen pal,
C
Aug-Sept 08
We had a wonderful time over the Labor Weekend. The house is fabulous, and fitted us perfect for our wedding at Tenaya Lodge.
Thank you again
E + C E
T + N W
J E
San Francisco/Ireland
August 17-August 24, 2008
David & Suzanne,
Muchas Gracias por compartir nuestra casa. Ha sido una semana fantastica. La casa, el entorno -- un sueno! Si algun dia pasarir por Barcelone, no dejeir de contactarnos. Sera un placer pooler invitaros a nuestra casa.
Thanks a lot! We really had a phantastic week. Everthing was perfect. The house, so beautiful, and the surroundings really impressive. Please, come to visit us one day at Barcelona!
Muchas gracias! Hautelijl daule!
The Spanish-Belgian family from El Marnov (Barcelona)
G & I, G, P & L.
Aug 11 - Aug 15
W-R family; Orlando, FL
J, J, K & A
After 4 days in San Francisco we headed to Logger's Retreat & Yosemite. Our first night we got here about 7:30pm and found the house very welcoming. Then Crashed!
Our first day at the park we drove to Glacier Point then hiked up Sentinel Dome. Wow! 4 Stars! Then hike to Taft Point and then to Bridalveil Falls. The falls were nearly dry but at the top there was an icy pool to swim in. Got groceries and ate dinner at Yosemite Village. On the second day we drove to Tuolumne Meadows. Took 3 hours with road construction delays. Hiked the meadows. Then went to Tenaya Lake for R & R. Stopped at Olmsted Point and the Tuolumne Grove. On the way home near Yosemite Village a deer ran out and Joanne, who was driving hit the brakes! No harm! No foul! Then we saw 4 deer in the woods next to our car! We were only doing 25mph if we had been going faster we would have hit the deer. Earlier we had seen Rangers chasing a bear & 2 cubs! Day 3 we slept late and then went horseback riding, came back to the house and relaxed, then to Mariposa Grove. A day we did a few things and enjoyed the house! Our final day we packed up and headed to Frisco for some final sightseeing and then fly home Saturday morning. Back to the heat and humidity!
Thanks for helping us enjoy our stay!
August 5 - August 8, 2008
W family from Round Rock Texas
Wow! What a wonderful 3 days, we felt right at home from the minute we walked in the front door. Your home had all the little conveniences that helped us enjoy & relax. This was our first trip to Yosemite area & here's a quick summary of our activities.
Day 1: Head to Yosemite Village, eat good breakfast @ Dengue's Cafe, then hike up to Vernal Falls. Still some water @ falls. Then do lower Yosemite Falls, hike over boulders to swimming hole at base of falls, glorious ice cold water, well worth it. Mingle with massive crowds in village, for awhile take advantage of shuttle bus system, then back to house.
Day 2: Boys convince me to do Half Dome climb with them. Wife and daughter stay behind for R & R & Railroad ride. Half dome hike was most difficult thing we've ever done but well worth it. We ran a little low on water coming down & were wary of drinking stream water unfiltered; next time we'll bring filter. Nice to be resting in comfortable house that night, jacuzzi was marvelous!!
Day 3: Start packing up, will do easy hike @ Mariposa Grove on way out of town, to Sacramento for 2 days of whitewater rafting.
Wish we'd have stayed one more day, but oh well, on to the next adventure. Hope to return some day. Thanks for making this such a special place!
Ws (:-)
July 31-Aug 4, 2008
Our family had a wonderful time exploring Yosemite this week. The location was perfect for all of the activities we wanted to do, in the park as well as around the cabin (we only missed roasting Marshmallows for S'mores due to the fire restrictions). We took in the beautiful sights of Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, and the Mariposa Grove. The kids were all able to hike for 2-3 hrs at a time to waterfalls and beautiful views like Taft Trail. We mostly enjoyed wading the cool mountain streams every afternoon and throwing many rocks! The Pioneer Settlement in Wawona was also very educational for the children as well as learning about the formation of the valley from Glaciers so long ago! Truly spectacular!
We also enjoyed the 1 hour train ride on the Sugar Pine Railroad so convenient to this location as well as our evenings of hot tub and stargazing! Not something we see in Kansas City EVER!
Thank you for sharing your home with us and for thinking of how to make it family friendly.
The Ws,
Lee's Summit, MO
Children 9,7 and 4 yrs old
July 22 through 25, 2008
"The mountains are calling and I must go." -John Muir
Awoke to a glorious sunrise, so left the family to sleep while I scaled El Cap. Then back to this fabulous cabin to soak in the hot tub and grab a bit of lunch!
(Picture of woman climbing shear rock face)
But seriously, there is no place like Yosemite and we thank you for the opportunity to experience it yet again! This home is beautiful, the weather was superb and the scenery is second to none!
The G family
R, L, K & A
P.S. Shout out to CJ!!
July 10,11,12th, 13th 2008
Wow! What can we say...we fell in love with Yosemite Park - Spectacular scenery, big rocks, huge trees - didn't see too many animals - one coyote and one buck - Darn!
Everyone liked the house, grounds, views and location... the road/driveway is wild! Except for the heat during the day, our stay was fantastic.
Thank you for sharing your home,
N and J M
C and M M
baby "L" M
N and B C
July 6,7,8 2008
What a great house and an amazing view! This is our 1st visit to Yosemite. We came all the way from Florida. Our family enjoyed hikes, views, Sequoias and a vastly different landscape - Fl. is very flat! Thanks for sharing your home with us.
The Ts
P, K, S (11) and J (10)
From S - HI! :-)
June 30 to July 3, 2008
We had a wonderful experience at your Logger's Retreat. Fortunately, the fires were past and the air, pure. Our favorite was discovering Corlieu Falls! Thanks for making your home available to us.
The Ts (Chicago) & Is (Rehoboth, NM)
26 June - 30 June 2008
Great vacation, wild fire smoke soon blew out. First trip to Yosemite, had a great time - managed to catch a Grizzly Bear beside the road! Fantastic house, amazing views - very relaxing. Thanks!
B, C, M & J
Quebec, Canada
6-24-08
Thank you so much for talking us down off a ledge when we learned the Westfall wildfire was encroaching upon us. Thank you for the honest, accurate and timely updates on the fire. Knowing you had neighbors + the fire marshalls checking on us was so hopeful for us - as honestly, we almost bailed the first day. We could hear the firetrucks along the access road, watched the helicopters above + watched the ash fall like snow around us.
As of tonight the fire is 100% contained & we are settling in for a much more restful sleep. Your home is a gem + although because of lingering smoke we haven't been able to appreciate the view fully - we are in love with your home, your wildlife, your amenities + your location.
We spent the day at Yosemite + had dinner @ Tenaya Lodge (great kids menu). By tomorrow, our last day, the smoke should clear + the views will open up. We are so happy to have found this amazing home - thank you!
-The Ts
T, C, J (10), A (7)
Douglassville, PA
P.S. We found your house sitter charming and informative!
6-24-08
Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in your wonderful house. There was so much for us to do with our grandchildren since the smoke from the wildfilres caused the air quality to keep them inside most of the time. Although they did spend some time in the hot tub, with their grandfather, after a full day in Yosemite!
We found "huge" pinecones and added them to your collection on the deck. Saw many birds and a deer coming home from Yosemite!
We say thank you from the Pennsylvania folks - it was a wonderful way for the T's, W's, R's and J's to meet up with the W's, A's and H's in Yosemite!
Thanks again - N and J W
Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Thank you for letting us use your house it ROCKS!
Love, A T, age 7, 2nd grade
6-15 - 6-20-08
What a perfect place for hiking friends to recharge from the hassles of city life. Vistas from every room and birds all around - lovely.
How thoughtful of you to leave so many essentials so we didn't have to trip up and down the mountain. Instead we relaxed and enjoyed your beautiful country home.
Thank you David -
The McCs + friends
6/8/08
David,
Even though we live in a beautiful spot, sometimes it's impossible to get away from our work, cell phones + day to day stuff. This was just what the doctor ordered. Incredible forest home + hospitality. thanks for having us + animals. - S
L's Mack would like to thank you too... very much XX
6/6 - 6/8
Dave,
It was definitely our pleasure meeting you and benefitting from your wonderful hospitality & your wonderful tree house surrounded by birds, branches & peace all weekend. So many thanks! Hope to see you again - maybe on the E side? - Lisa
June 2, 2008
Fantastic place! Beautiful weather, beautiful views! We had a wonderful stay at your lovely home; would recommend it for anyone.
I H
Gettysburg, PA
31 May 2008
Excellent accommodation and facilities in a magnificent environment. Many thanks.
D B & S D
H & H M
May 24, 2008
Thanks!
R & Friends
Dear Dave,
Thank you for the use of your beautiful home. It was way better than the pictures! I love the trees & the camp ground below.
We went horseback riding Chilnualna Falls, hiking Taft Point Sentinel Dome & Glacier Point. Saw a Black Bear & a Yellow Bellied Marmot, lots of birds & butterflies & a few spring flowers & lots of Dogwoods in bloom. There was snow on ground in lots of places & I sledded down Sentinel Dome on my fanny. Weeeeeee...
Thanks again,
J & B A
5/11//2008
Thank you for accommodating us in such a lovely abode in order for us to enjoy the nature.
The house is beautiful and the views are breathtaking and spectacular.
Every smallest ammenities have been take care by you.
We had a wonderful time here. The memories we made here will be there in our memories/mind forever.
You were godsend.
We would love to come again every year for a larger duration.
:-)
Thanks and Warm Regards
N, S, A, M, N
S, S & D
4-14-08
David & Suzanne,
Thank you so much for opening your doors to our family. I had never been so relaxed & enjoyed as the way I felt here in your home. My children enjoyed it very much. They had a blast here with all the beautiful views everywere & especially the hot tub of yours. It's so relaxing there. I hope later in the future to experience this again.
Love Family G
4th, 5th, 6th April 08
Thank you for providing us with such a lovely base to explore this magnificent natural wonder. It's not often words fail me but the view as you drive through the tunnel (if you haven't yet been you will know which I mean!) was magical. Anyway off we go, back too blighty soon, we will take some unforgettable memories of this amazing country with us.
Thanks again,
The W-H & H families
March 28-30
Great Friends...
Great House...
Great Times...
C J C M V A C
2008
3/30/08
Dear David,
We loved the place! Hospitality was great! Enjoyed the hot tub very much! The view was amazing! We hope to come back!
J & crew :-)
Real world Yosemete (hearts)
Thanks for the memories!
Spring Brake 08
We loved It!
C & C
3/28/08
Thank you for a great week.
Ss and Ts
2/18/08
Thank you. -Z
We had fun. -A
The kids enjoyed the space, we enjoyed the view. Great cabin!
Thank you,
C (and B)
1/4/2008
Thank you Thank you
for a wonderful vacation in the mountains - with some wonderful friends! You gave us an incredible escape from everyday life with lots of relaxing visiting and, of course, eating! We loved it all - hope to see you soon up in Pleasanton!
Lots of Love from
L & family
2008!
1/1/08
What an amazing trip we had at the Logger's Retreat!! Plenty of food, champagne and laughs! The views are breathtaking and the house is awesome. We rang in the new year in style!
K & A
Los Angeles, CA
Thanks for providing the perfect place to welcome in 2008! We had an amazing time - loved the fire pit, hot tub & views from the living room in particular. We hope to be back again next year!
L & T
San Francisco, CA
Dec 26-30
David & Suzanne,
What a wonderful place you have! The views are stunning & it is so convenient for Yosemite. All six of us had a great time.
J, S, B, I, H & N
Nov 30-Dec 2, 2007
Dear Logger's Retreat Owners,
Your place was beautiful, homey and a Godsend. Our leadership was able to get a lot accomplished because of the natural calmness and serentiy of the location. Thank you for opening your home to everyone. We were refreshed, renewed and can now start a wonderful new year.
Thanks for being a wonderful blessing!
Sincerely,
K C M Leadership Team
Nov 23, 2007
Thank you so much for letting us stay at your vacation home! The house is warm, comforting and fun! It was the perfect place to have Thanksgiving break. My family and I saw sequoias, waterfalls,mountains and lots of other thinkg I can't see back where I live. Yosemite, falls under my list of the most beautiful places that I have ever seen! We got exelent photos too.
K, age 10
P.S. Please can you place floresant lightbulbs in place of the regular onse. (you will conserve energy and save money!)
my families autographs (in a box)
October 27, 2007
We hate to leave your beautiful home! Thanks so much for the wonderful accommodations. We have family visiting from Japan and they have so many specatcular memories to take back with them! We decided to make S'mores in the oven instead of the fire pit due to high fire conditions :-). We enjoyed every minute we were here!
Thank you very much,
S, K, T, & C S
(Vista & Oceanside, CA)
Oct 27,2007,
(Japanese Kanji)... (Dear David & Suzanne) (more Japanese)...San Diego...Atlanta...San Diego..Oceanside...Giant...1500...valley...El Capitan...Half-doom...Bridelveil ...David..."Preserve & Protect...simple...
First visitor to this house from Japan/Tokyo
J H, M H
(Atlanta, Georgia)
September 30th, 2007
We had a terrific time and loved this house. The views are spectacular and couldn't have asked for more. We will definitely be back for more hiking, biking and water skiing.
Thanks!
J, C, T and N
Sept 27,2007
What a wonderful home with spectacular views. We spent two days in Yosemite hiking (Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome, and the Vernal & Nevada Falls) and shopping. Enjoyed the hot tub after the long hikes. The well equipped kitchen made for hearty suppers. The weather was stupendous.
Thanks again,
T, B, S & R families
Sept 24, 2007
Dear David & Suzanne,
Thanks so much for the opportunity to celebrate our anniversary in such a special place. The setting is FANTASTIC and we had a wonderful time.
M & T L
Buster too!
Aug 22-26 2007
Dear David & Suzanne,
We had a lovely time in you mountaintop retreat. We had two families here, and visited Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, and we loved Glacier Point. We checked out Big Sandy and fished both at Bass Lake and off the 140 in the Merced River after Foresta Bridge. The boys enjoyed the dirt path with their bikes, and soaking in the jacuzzi afterwards. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy this view and for helping us appreciate Yosemite!!
The C Family J, M, & R; The B Family J, E, L
We also did a bit of stargazing, spotted the Milky Way, Andromeda Galaxy & all the 4 moons of Jupiter. Its quite a place you have here! Thanks again, -JB
August 19, 2007
David & Suzanne,
We really enjoyed staying at this wonderful place! Thank you guys so much! We had two families stay here, and we all fit! It was so comfy and clean, but we suggest you get shades in the kids bedroom!
Thank you, The D Family, The R Family
Aug 9-12, 2007
David & Suzanne,
Our family really enjoyed our stay in your delightful retreat. Glorious area, we walked our legs off! Soaked them afterward in the warm hot tub and thought the night skies were magical. The kids liked the hike down to the campfire where the could see bits & pieces of the old railroad.
Many thanks, The A Family.
P.S. You might want to add a toaster to your amenities!!
Our stay here has been so great for all our family who have come from all over the country for one of our rare gatherings. The Mariposa Grove and Glacier Point were especially enjoyed and a drive up the Tioga Pass Rd was another trip of beautiful views. There is so much to see and do - so little time. I gathered pine needles for basketry which will be a memento of our stay. A small suggestion is a photo of the view in winter. I lived in Sonora 13 years and have seen Yosemite in winter - it was so wonderful to return to California once again!
- M B
This beautiful house in this amazing setting was perfect for our rare family gathering coming from WI, IL, NM, and NH, we all settled in and enjoyed each other's company as well as escaping for private reflection -- so many great decks here with great views! Lots of good memories were made here...we hope we can all come back again.
S B, Newmarket, NH.
Aug 4-7 2007
Dear David & Suzanne,
We have all had a wonderful time in your home. What superlative views! Great walks through the forest! Home well equipped! Trips of interest we have done inc: Mariposa Grove Tram Tour - well informative and recommended $17 each time, 1 hr 30 mins Logger's Sugar Pine Railway trip - Highly recommended for youngsters, and only 2 mins away from lodge - $18 - Plus other things to do e.g. gold panning. Glacier Point - Well worth a full day trip. Starting the day off with a leisurely bike ride. Bikes hired from Yosemite Lodge at $7.50/hr We found 3 hrs was sufficient. Don't forget your picnic! Then follow this with trip to Glacier Point to marvel at the spectacular views and great photo opportunities. We recommend: Blinds in bedrooms; gas bbq to avoid charcoal use (due to forest fires); also we found the fan above the bunkbed is very close and slightly dangerous. Can't wait to return in the future!
Thanks, S's & J's x-x-x
The memories we made here will be in our thoughts forever. The house is beautiful and the views are breathtaking. We had so much fun from Glacier Point to Touloume Meadows. Swimming in Cascade Creek ended our wonderful trip to Yosemite. To end our vacation we rented a party barge on Bass Lake which was very relaxing.
Thanks again. Love, the M's - H, R, H and M, R and N C, J P. New Orleans, LA.
6-30 to 7-7-07
Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us! We really enjoyed it. The fire pit was great for S'mores on the 4th of July! We rode our bikes along the dirt road behind the house. It was fun, but very bumpy. We really think your need a swamp cooler for the summer. We had temperatures into the 100's The house was just as hot as outside and in the evenings it was hotter. Curtains on the windows might help with that too. The view is beautiful, but the sun through the windows was way too hot! We'd love to come back sometime when the weather is a bit cooler.
- The A Family
June 12, 2007
My daughter just turned 1 year old today here in this dining room surrounded by grandparents, her uncle, aunt and nephew and I can’t imagine a better place to bring my family together than here. She may not remember the experience, but we surely will and they will be plenty of photos to remind her. The place is wonderfully equipped. The only thing I longed for was a high chair and some shades for the upstairs bedroom windows. It’s lovely to wake up to that gorgeous panoramic view of the mountain but it would be nice to pull a blind down as others trek to their cars or the hot tub. All told it is a breath-taking place. Best,
- T & the W Family
P.S. I can’t believe you have a DVD of Mr. North! Wonderful!
Found you on the net! Could not have made a better choice. Everything surpassed my expectations! Just wonderful! Our first family reunion! Perfect! Highly recommend night train dinner and ride! Hope to return soon.
-S A W
P.S. Climb a mountain! -From Tampa, Florida
June 8 & 9th
Fantastic views! The home was much bigger than we needed, but the upstairs turned out to be perfect for the two of us. We worried about the white carpet, but all worked out fine, the layout on the first floor worked perfect and all amenities were provided. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful. We didn’t get the chance to explore outside because our trip was planned around a 1929 Model A car rental in Fish Camp at Model T Tours. What a fantastic and unique way to tour a national park. The house was so peaceful and relaxing. We didn’t have much time to spend in the house, but when we did, we just relaxed. Thank you for sharing your home with others.
-T and P
June 4-7
We “stumbled” across your vacation home when we decided to take a side trip from our 8-day vacation in San Francisco. We thought our family might need a diversion from the city. To say we have been incredibly “wowed” by our time here in Yosemite is an understatement. Your place is an incredible blessing. Each room provides a view of God’s magnificent creations. The furnishings, the movies and all the fun games added to our “down time” in the home. Yosemite National Park was an experience we will never forget. Our family cannot decide whether we liked Glacier Ridge or Yosemite Valley more. When I think of the splendorous sights we took in with our eyes and reflect on the grandiose creation as well as the tiny details that went into this creation, my mind calls up the old church hymn, “How Great Thou Art.” This is a creation beyond my imagination. I wish I could say that we will come back to your home. But, being from Michigan and having 9 airplane tickets to pay for makes me believe that this was a once in a lifetime adventure. Thank you for bending over backwards to make our accommodations work. We want to thank C J too! God’s blessings to you in this wonderful place!
-The L's: T, K, K, M, A, A, G, M and L.
I had an awesome time in your house! The views were great and I had a lot of fun exploring and looking for bears. Thank you so much for letting us stay here. And I loved the bedroom downstairs with the bunk and trundle. It was one of the best parts of my whole trip to California! Yosemite is so pretty! Thank you!
-M L, age 12
I had an awesome time in your house! Even though I got scared of the moutin lions, and the bears.
–A L, age 9
5.26.07 Memorial Day weekend
Had a great three nights. Especially great to have the place set up nicely for our two year old (with the exception of the acres of white carpet we worried about; Alas, no spills!) It was wonderful to discover that if you walk far enough on the road above the house you eventually reach Fish Camp! The Narrow Gauge Inn was a fun discovery too. Gardens were simple but beautiful, fun firetruck for our little one to look at, and the restaurant looked quite promising for a better-planned return trip sometime. Tenaya Lodge wasn’t as charming. But the beer was good. Long lines to get into the park on this holiday, but the golf course was surprisingly uncrowded. We’re off to look at one of the cabins for sale in Fish Camp (these prices seem nuts!) then a quick spin on the railroad before home. Thanks for being good hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
-K, J, and O F
Great Spot! Wish we could have stayed for two weeks. We will be back. Thanks so much. –M & C P
May 06-8,2007
Dear David & Suzanne,
Your website promised much, in reality your beautiful home is nothing short of PARADISE! Your home defies description and adjectives could flow as smooth as the Merced River if it were not for the control one has to eventually maintain. The wonderful patio was our permanent hangout when at home and the sylvan surroundings our constant companions. It was only the gently creeping evening chill and the breathtaking beauty of the northern skyline that reminded us to retreat into the coziness of your beautifully kept and extensively equipped home. As my son rightly said “Daddy this is better than our hotel in London!” We are visiting from India and this is one of the best memories we will preserve of any of our numerous trips to the U.S. None of us expected anything so beautiful and pristine in surroundings that would any human wish to paint. We only wish we could have stayed more than we have coz its been a weekend that all of us will cherish for many years to come. Thanks for opening your beautiful home to us and making our short family holiday to Yosemite a memorable one.
P Family India and Irvine CA.
April 29-May 6, 2007
This week has been one of my most memorable weeks of my life. My husband and I stayed here for our fifth wedding anniversary. We experienced warm weather, cold weather, rain and snow…beautiful sunrises and starry nights. The moon rises were beautiful too, especially when it crested over the north mountain range. The house is wonderful and has so many luxuries and necessities that a person would / could ever need for a fun filled relaxing vacation away from home at any time of year or season. My husband and I want to thank you D & S for opening your mountain home to folks like us to experience the true beauty this great area has to offer. Much Enjoyed!
D & A S San Jose, CA
4/28/07
Dear David & Suzanne,
We’d like to thank you for such a lovely stay, this is truly a “home away from home.” It is such a lovely and beautiful place. We had a very memorable stay and hopefully will be able to return in the future. Thank you!
– N H, etc
Dear Suzanne & David
We enjoyed our weekend immensely. We love your home on the hill and nestled among the trees! We will return! We did take great care of your home and you actually have a lot of the same taste we have! Thanks again,
- The S Family
Dear David & Suzanne,
What a beautiful home – very comfortable and well equipped. Perhaps a few more saucepans to facilitate cooking for 10! The weather wasn’t the best so we couldn’t do the sugar-pine railway which was disappointing for the kids – however it gives us an excuse to come back again sometime! Thanks a million
– S B, CA
April 16
We enjoyed our stay in your lovely home. The weather treated us to winter snow and summer sun. We hope to come back soon. Thanks!
- The L Family
We enjoyed our Easter weekend getaway very much in your lovely mountain home. What a beautiful, peaceful view! We visited the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley as well as Bass Lake. It’s a big difference from Orange County!
The W Family, Newport Beach, CA
April 6, 2007
We’ve had a wonderful vacation. Thanks for opening your home to us. The views are fabulous and the house was great. Yosemite was beautiful. We recommend if you want to get away from the crowds, the hike to Wapama Falls off Hetch Hetchy road was great! Thanks!
The S Family (Michigan)
1 March 2007
I know that everyone who reads these is looking at “driveway tales.” We weren’t excluded either. By the time it was all over it was 1-2. By the afternoon today we’re hopefully 4-0. Fabulous home, views snow and overall ambiance. Driving in through Yosemite was the best – gorgeous & no cars. Hiking to Mariposa Grove through the snow tomorrow hopefully! Great Place!!!
- “The Quilters” LWW2007
P.S. Sunday packing up but really had a great time!!! Hike to Mariposa Grove was full of snow strenuous and loads of fun. Wish we had snow shoes to forge ahead thru the grove. Again, love the home, amenities and surroundings. The icy driveway truly sucked – but it worked out, after 2 groups had to huff their gear coolers, etc up by hand. 4WD IS A MUST!!! Would love to come & enjoy this in the Fall. Peace
2/16-18
President’s Day Weekend! Had a great time! We enjoyed the incredible views and comfort of the home! Thank goodness we did not have ice! I’m in good shape but so glad we did not have to walk up the driveway! The weather was beautiful & sunny on Sat. The kids tried snowboarding at Badger Pass. J and I had a great snow shoe hike & the little ones just enjoyed the snow & sun! Sunday we had rain but not enough to keep us from some small hikes in the Park. I had not been to Yosemite since my teens and never with snow. We were all happy and impressed!! Enjoyed the hot tub & the stars! Look to come back maybe in the spring. Thank you,
- T, J & S S...
1-15-07
Dear David & Suzanne,
Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us. We will have so many great memories that we will not soon forget. The gorgeous views, great meals & the satisfaction of making it up that drive way with all of our silly luggage have made this one of my favorite birthdays yet. Thank you for providing a space for my favorite people to be together and have a great time.
Sincerely, E T
Happy New Years,
We had a very exciting trip up here because when we were on the driveway the car slipped on the ice and then when we backed up because one of the front tires was stuck in the snow on the side of the road, so we backed up but the car slipped and it turned sideways. So we had to get out and walk to the house witch wasn’t to far away but we only had the clothes we were wearing in the car so it was really cold. My mom and dad went to the car and we got most of the stuff out so we are pretty comfortable. Right now we are watching a movie and eating cornbread and drinking hot chocolate. It has been an eventful day and we hope to go skiing while we are up here. I also am excited about playing in the snow because I rarely get to see it because I live in Pasadena.
Sincerely, E G
P.S. I love this house it is really cool!
Jan 1, 2007
Happy New Year!! What a great way to bring in the new year. We got here on Saturday and played in the snow around the house. On Sunday we took the kids to the Snow Park down the road. Had a ball! We watched the ball drop in Times Square and called it a day. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous home with us. We will be back soon hopefully.
Sincerely, R & S A and girls A, B, S and J Merced, CA
Dec 30, 2006
David & Suzanne
My family and I had such a great time over the past 3 days. We love all of the snow, and trekking our stuff up in the sleds has been way more of a memorable adventure than an inconvenience. We had a great time sledding, making snowmen, hiking, playing cards and eating lots of Christmas cookies. I am definitely planning on coming here again, if not with my extended family, then with my immediate family. The kids do not want to leave. Thanks again for the amazing stay
Sincerely, the L Family
Dear M Family,
We had a fantastic time and the house is awesome! We enjoyed the breathtaking views, the tasteful and thoughtful furnishings, the wonderful hot tub, the majestic landscape… In short – we enjoyed every second! Thank you for the warm welcome and all the thoughtful little details! We sure will come back! Our boys enjoyed the steam engine and all the little allusions to it throughout the house and of course – the snow-plow in the garage! We had a fantastic weekend here and to make the day perfect it even started to snow! Thank you again for sharing this beautiful house with us!
All the best,
M, L, J and A K, Menlo Park, CA & J, Germany
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