Doug’s place was the perfect home base for our family on our first trip to California! We chose Oakhurst because we wanted to spend two days at Yosemite Valley, one day around Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome, and one day at King’s Canyon and Sequoia. Each day we slept in and then sat on the back patio overlooking the property’s tranquil, scenic creek, had lunch in the well-equipped kitchen, then left to hike and sightsee, returning well after dark each night. The property feels safe, secluded, and welcoming.
The small amenities Doug provided made the place even more comfortable (thank you for the coffee k-cups!). The home felt clean, smelled fresh, and did I mention the creek? The rushing water sounds are so soothing.
We came with our teenage daughters. There was ample room for us with the two king bedrooms and the loft, and the two bathrooms were perfect.
We had a couple of things we needed to communicate with the owner about, and he was quick to respond and resolve the (minor) issues. Doug was courteous and easy to reach.
If you’re considering this place as a base camp for your Yosemite trip, stop hesitating and do it! Google map the drive times to your attractions so you know what to expect... driving 25 miles here really can take 50 minutes. Just know that if you’re not staying in the park, you’re looking at 1.5 hours drive time to anywhere. But the scenery on the drive is part of the experience. We loved it.