Casa Oso Oakhurst is an excellent gathering place for family and friends in the Sierra Nevada only 20 minutes from the south gates of Yosemite National Park. This private modern house provides breathtaking views from an enormous outdoor living area, which includes a private spa. This jewel sits on 5 acres near the thriving mountain city of Oakhurst, with easy access to the park, but also to charming Bass Lake with water attractions and a beach. House has fast internet and a free EV charger.
This freshly renovated, one-story house creates a beautiful atmosphere with spacious and luxurious common areas, an electric fireplace and the spa.
The attractiveness of the open living room comes from its high ceilings, diverse seating arrangements, mountain views and the warmth of the fireplace. Guests can enjoy movie nights in the living room on the large flat screen TV or even play board game tournaments to their delight.
The three bedrooms are furnished with attention to detail, with furniture and accessories designed to provide maximum comfort for every guest. All three bedrooms are equipped with a king-size bed and a bench or chair. The master bedroom has direct private access to the patio and spa area, and includes its own bathroom with a shower. It also includes an additional sleeping ottoman which can be prepared as a single bed upon request. On additional request, the master can be equipped with up to 2 baby cribs. Guests occupying the two smaller bedrooms share a common bathroom with tub.
All guests have access to a washer, dryer, and ping-pong table.
Guests have full and exclusive access to the property.
Three parking spots are available next to the house. EV charger is available to guests after downloading an app. The charging is free.
Trash pick-ups are done on Monday and Thursday. Landscaping maintenance happens every other Wednesday.
The area in general requires a car for commute. Close-by country roads have little traffic, so they can be used for walking, jogging, biking or horseback riding.
Host lives in the neighborhood and if needed can be available. Best way to communicate is by sending Airbnb messages.
To get around the neighborhood and between Oakhurst, Mariposa and Yosemite National Park you will need a car. There is no public transportation or taxi transportation in the area that can replace car transportation and getting to the house.
Yosemite National Park South Gate Entrance in Fish Camp is 20 min drive from Casa Oso at Lonesome Oak. Travel times get longer during weekend rush hours and holidays.
Please use a paved road to access the house during rain and snow. A fully paved road runs through the Oakhurst and Yosemite Forks. The road to the house through Ahwahnee is not fully paved.
The property is not fenced and is located in a secluded place. All of the soundings of Yosemite National Park, including urban areas, have the component of wildlife. Some of the local animals that can be observed on a daily basis include deer, turkeys, squirrels, hawks, and rabbits. Not as common animals to see but living in the area are coyotes, bears, mountain lions, raccoons, opossum, skunk, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, and scorpions. Poison oak and poison ivy are also elements of local flora.
All of California, including the Sierra Nevada area, is seasonally experiencing wildfires which are natural occurrences in the area. Some of the species like sequoias need fire to reproduce. Wildfires are likely to happen between June and November.
1. Maximum 7 people, after 6 guests $50 per person per night.
2. Quiet hours from 10:00 pm - 8:00 am,
3. Dogs need to be added to reservation prior to stay. Pets additional fee $100 per stay. Maximum 3 pets. You have to pick poo after your animal.
4. No cancelations due to smoke or air quality under 200 (AirNow dot gov).
5. $500 cleaning fee for smoking detected inside the property or glass detected inside the spa.