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'Yosemite's Suite Retreat' Little Bear Cottage, Perfect For 2!

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"Little Bear Cottage" Studio Perfect For 2!
Front and Parking Spot
Side Right
Small fenced in area.
BBQ

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 230.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oakhurst, CA
  • Fresno Flats Historical Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Golden Chain Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bass lake Recreation Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

'Yosemite's Suite Retreat' Little Bear Cottage, Perfect For 2!

Reservation Requirement for 2025
Visitors who plan to enter Yosemite National Park between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Memorial Day weekend, any day between June 15 and August 15, or Labor Day weekend are likely to need a reservation. Visit the Yosemite National Park trip planning website or the NPS App for details, exceptions, and how to make a reservation. This system ensures all visitors, whether they plan in advance or decide last minute, can experience the park each day. It also spreads visitation across the day so that visitors have a better experience.
A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park on some days from May 24 through September 1, 2025, for those driving into the park between 6 am and 2 pm as follows:
May 24 through May 26 (Memorial Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday through Monday.
May 27 through June 14: A reservation is not required at any time.
June 15 through August 15: A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm every day.
August 16 through August 29: A reservation is not required at any time.
August 30 through September 1 (Labor Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday through Monday.
Driving through the park will also require a reservation if entering between 6 am and 2 pm. If you are planning to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 2 pm; vehicles blocking roads will be cited.

'Yosemite's Suite Retreat's Little Bear Cottage Perfect for 2 is a unique studio cottage centrally located to 2 major attractions; Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake then endless other outdoor activities in between.
The 'Little Bear Cottage' is 1 level and ideal for two offering a Tempur-Pedic queen size bed.
Come stay in a comfortable, clean room after a day of adventure. Enjoy the fenced patio area with a drink, barbecue a meal or perhaps go back out to one of the many fine restaurants this area has to offer. This cottage offers a well-equipped kitchenette with a small refrigerator/freezer, microwave (please do NOT bring hotplates, cook-tops or griddles) and a large kitchen sink also shared as the bathroom sink. For the stall shower we offer fresh clean towels for your use. This room also features AC, a 32" Samsung SMART TV (no cable) plus wireless internet. This unit is heated by a lovely propane fireplace stove with a thermostat for easy operating. During the warmer months there is a wall air conditioner.

We also offer for your consideration Vrbo # 999175 Yosemite's Suite Retreat's Gingerbread House a darling A-frame with a loft.

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Property manager

Sharon Brantley

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No Smoking in the cottage. Patio area only.
Please do not bring hotplates, cook-tops or griddles.
No smoking on the property after June 15th. No candles inside or outside the unit.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Oakhurst

Located in Oakhurst, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Fresno Flats Historical Park and Wassama Round House State Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum of the Sierra and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oakhurst, CA

What's nearby

  • Children's Museum of the Sierra - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fresno Flats Historical Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Golden Chain Theater - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 18 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Plazuelas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Round Table Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Yosemite's Suite Retreat' Little Bear Cottage, Perfect For 2! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Yosemite's Suite Retreat' Little Bear Cottage, Perfect For 2!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Yosemite's Suite Retreat' Little Bear Cottage, Perfect For 2!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Yosemite's Suite Retreat' Little Bear Cottage, Perfect For 2! located?

Located in the heart of Oakhurst, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Children's Museum of the Sierra, Golden Chain Theater and Fresno Flats Historical Park. Sierra National Forest is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

The cabin was perfect for our stay, the fenced in porch was perfect for our dog. The location was great for quick access to Bass Lake and Yosemite
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

We had a very relaxing time, quiet beautiful close to everything. We definitely would love to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay when visiting Yosemite

Perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

my own Yosemite stay cottage

Beautiful and cute cabin. I really enjoyed my stay here. Sharon (the host) was quite responsive to my questions. Really nice location about a mile up from the center of Oakhurst and about 35 minutes or so from the Southgate of Yosemite (I take my curvy roads rather slowly). I have no complaints and would recommend this cottage to anyone considering visiting Yosemite. It’s an excellent value compared to the 400 plus per night (I saw some places in the park charging up to several thousand dollars a night!!) you will have to spend if you actually want to stay inside the park.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great studio for all needs around Oakhurst

Incredibly easy to communicate and enter the VRBO. We loved it, was perfect for our Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We loved our time here and enjoyed how quiet and peaceful this cottage was :) very easy to find and good access to the South Gate! We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage in Oakhurst

Perfect location for visiting Yosemite and Bass Lake. Quite location, cozy, clean, smooth check in and out and communication with the host. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesseca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little cabin

Cabin has all you need to enjoy the great outdoors. We came from out of state to hike Yosemite. Was a great location with grocery stores and gas stations close by along with being right down 41….not a bad drive up to Yosemite each day! Highly recommend for travelers who do not need all the extras! Host was very friendly and helpful! Definitely will be staying here again when we come back to hike!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little cabin

We had a great stay at Sharon’s Little Bear Cabin. It has everything you need with room to move around. We both had 2 nights of great sleep! We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Little Bear

This was a great little place to stay. Very clean and great tempurpedic bed, now I want one. Good location too.

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Yosemite’s Suite Retreat was as advertised and just what we needed for our visit to the area and to attend a wedding at Yosemite. We really loved the privacy and being in our own space. Found several great restaurants close by. Would definitely stay again. Good communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Clean, private and quiet…. Exactly what we wanted. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little cabin

The small cottage was just as it was advertised. I kinda wished it had a stove. We made do with the bbq. Was a great setting and comfortable accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT!!!!

Owners responded quickly to any issues. Very quiet and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla P., Oakland, CA

Really is perfect for two..

We had a great time staying at the suite retreat! It was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed right at our fingertips. Although the studio is right around the corner from 41 and all the shops you would need, it still feels like you are far away from it all. It is also very close to the park's Southern entrance, Bass Lake, and some amazing hikes outside of Yosemite. Thanks for a great place to call home for our vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Perfect place

My wife and I (as well as our dog) just came back from a two night stay at The Little Bear Cottage. We couldn't be happier with the experience. The cottage offered all we needed: a great bed, kitchenette, and relaxing atmosphere. It's located just 15 miles from the south gate of Yosemite and there are a number of great restaurants in the area. If we ever get back to Yosemite, we would certainly contact Sharon & Mike.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cynthia R., San Diego, CA

The little cottage was perfect for the two of us. We look forward to staying here again.

I'm glad we chose this cottage for our weekend getaway to Yosemite. We arrived earlier than check in and were pleasantly greeted by Sharon and her husband. It wasn't quite ready so we grabbed some sandwiches from town and had a little picnic at Bass Lake. Cottage was fully equiped and clean. I was a little disappointed when we received a message from Sharon a week before our arrival that the stove had been removed, but we made it work by bringing our own electric griddle. We plan to stay here the next time we visit Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna G., San Jose, California

Charming Cottage

The cottage was clean and very welcoming, we had a wonderful 2 day stay and would definitely return. Sharon & Mike were friendly without overstepping their bounds. We appreciate the fact that they allowed us to bring our 2 dogs Kobe & Mia and it was nice to know that they were the first dogs to ever stay at the cottage. Hopefully they won't be the last LOL. Another plus if you are going to Yosemite this cottage is one of the closest to the south entrance that you will find. Thank for your hospitality, hope to be back soon

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great little getaway close to home

Well, we had just gotten married, and we were looking for a quiet place to celebrate a weekend honeymoon, abd judt be wuth eachother.This lovely little cottage offered just that. It was comfortable, and stocked with everything we might need. We were able make nice meals, and relax inside and out. I had envisioned it being a little more secluded, but that was not an issue. Sharon was a gracious host, there to help with anything. She even came out late in the evening to change out a propane tank, and relight the pilot in the gas fireplace, which in itself was very inviting. We enjoyed ourselves while in the area, and will definitely consider coming back to stay in the little bear cottage .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Did not want to leave.

This was our first time renting someone else's home and it was fabulous!! Our goal was Yosemite National Park and the location of the rental is about 45 minutes to an hour (depending how you drive the mountain roads) to the heart of the park (where most tourists go). We loved the grounds of the home and it was very clean and well equipped. While we chose not to bring our dogs on this trip we were happily surrounded by other animals which filled the void.:-) Sharon and Mike answered any questions or concerns we had and were very hospitable. If given the opportunity we will stay here again and recommend it to others. The solitude of the area is amazing and already missed now that we are back home. I slept better there than I do in my own home. Thank you for a wonderful relaxing home!! Denise and Joseph.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Bear Cottage

I was in the area for a couple of days for a gathering in nearby Fish Camp. The Bear cottage was a comfortable , clean, and quiet unit located just off the highway in Oakhurst. It’s located close to restaurants, shopping, and Bass Lake. It’s about 30 min from the South entrance to Yosemite. Sharon, the property host, gave clear instructions for check in/out. She and her husband live on site. I never got to meet them but it was nice knowing that assistance, if needed, was close by. A great stay…would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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I love
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite Trip

Perfect cottage for a visit to Yosemite. Clean comfortable space. The detailed note by the hose could not have been more helpful. We went to two restaurants she recommended and both were fantastic! If we visit Yosemite again we will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great place!!! Perfect location, we had everything we needed. Wonderful hosts!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Brantley

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I'm a REALTOR with Bass Lake Realty. I have been licensed since 1998. I love real estate!

Why they chose this property

This location is FABULOUS and convenient to Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake, lots of restaurants and less than 2 minutes from Oakhurst's town amenities yet we are nestled on 3 lovely acres.
Back in 2004 my partner Mike discovered this “gem” of a property and purchased it before it entered the real estate market and from there, we’ve had quite a journey. First it was an awesome place for Mike to tinker and put his passion for carpentry and pride of ownership to work while we rented to full time tenants. Then in 2010 we found ourselves living here unexpectedly from a remote mountain property. This place offered a lovely country setting yet being very close to Oakhurst’s township, Bass Lake and of course Yosemite. We were only using the Gingerbread Tiny House occasionally for friends and family when my dear friend Kirsty Lebovitz who owns SierraScape Vacation Rentals suggested that I turn the cottage into a vacation rental for two. So I did! That is how Yosemite’s Suite Retreat’s Gingerbread Tiny House came to be! Thank you, Kirsty!

What makes this property unique

We are an alternative to a hotel/motel, renting a full size home and of course camping! We are NOT a remote mountain property. On our shared 3 acres we have several separate living quarters all unique and loaded with character. They are all separate from each other with each having their own yards and driveways.

Languages:

English