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Black Bear Haven/Hot tub/Pool table/BBQ/Darts

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Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, offices
TV, fireplace, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Black Bear Haven/Hot tub/Pool table/BBQ/Darts

Summary:
* Comfortable family home sleeps up to 11 guests.
*Large hot tub/ private patio with charcoal BBQ
*16 miles from South Gate of Yosemite (mountain roads)
* No animals of any kind
* Please put infants as "children" in your guest total, we count them as a paying guest.
*No unaccounted for guests, (very strictly enforced), see additional house rules! (Property has exterior cameras)

The Space:
Experience the comfort of this house, with a fully equipped kitchen, and spacious living and dining areas. Enjoy some friendly competition in the game room, complete with a pool table and darts. Step outside to the relaxing patio, where you can unwind in the hot tub and enjoy the BBQ grill. We provide starter coffee and tea to enhance your stay. Please note that the hot tub is private for your use, but is visible from the lower part of the driveway.

Guest Access:
*Driveway/Parking area is shared with other units, no other space is shared
*This listing is based on double occupancy, meaning there is a fee for each guest beyond 2 people. Day visitors are not allowed so every person on the property at any time (including children and infants*) must be on your reservation. Maximum guest occupancy is 11.
*Please do not try to open locked doors or wonder into patios belonging to other units on the property.
*Please note that according to the size of your party, certain rooms will be locked and inaccessible.
* Early checkin and Late check out must be arranged in advance and will come with a charge. The Housekeeping company pays their staff by the hour, whether they are cleaning or waiting for guests to leave. In general they charge a fee of $25 per hour to alter the check in or check out time.
*We do not alter our cancellation policy for instants of snow, rain, smoke from fires or closures to the National Park.

The Neighborhood:
Escape to the peaceful setting of our Black Bear Haven, perfectly positioned to offer both seclusion and convenience. A quick drive will take you to the center of town, where you'll find essential services like grocery stores, gas stations, and a selection of restaurants. Despite being so close to these amenities, the property offers a true sense of escape and tranquility. We ask that you respect the neighbors and maintain the quiet environment.

Getting Around:
Most people will want a car. It is also possible to take the YARTS bus and walk from the stop near the Starbucks. This would be a bit of a walk (about 1 mile).

Note: At times Yosemite National Park requires reservations, see the official website for details, if you fail to get them you can take the YARTS bus or another tour into the park without reservations.

Other Things to Note:
Charcoal for the grill is not provided. While we try to keep salt, pepper and oil stocked for your convenience, it is not guaranteed.

The thermostat will only allow you to set the temperature between certain minimum and maximum temperature limits. Should you need to exceed these temperature limits there are additional fees.

Please note: some roads from the East, such as Tioga Pass and Glacier Point are seasonal and are closed October through June.

Pack-n-play must be requested in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: Hot Tub is available for use 24/7 but please know that the hot tub servicer will stop by at some point, during daytime hours, to service the hot tub. We do also have other service providers (Gardner, pest control etc) who may be outside on the property during daytime hours, from time to time.

PLEASE NOTE: If checking out on any of the following holidays:
Easter
New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Years Eve
New Years Day
You will receive a fee request after booking to cover housekeeping expenses. The housekeeping company charges $50 for checkouts on any of these holidays.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not alter our cancellation policy for instances of rain, snow, smoke from fires, failure to get reservations for the National Park or closures to the national park. Please purchase your travel insurance accordingly.

Lost and Found: All lost and found items will be kept for up to 7 days. Shipping cost and staff time to mail it back will be charged to the guest. The minimum fee to ship an item starts at $50 and may increase depending on shipping cost.

Interaction with Guests:
We are always quick to respond via the message function on the booking platform. We live only 20 minutes away, so if the need arises we are generally able to take care of any issues during your stay.

Property manager

Carl Mitchell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

*Quiet time is 10PM-8AM *Parking for TWO vehicles included (no trailers/boats), any vehicle beyond two is $25 per night arranged in advance (based ...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Oakhurst, CA

What's nearby

  • Children's Museum of the Sierra - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Golden Chain Theater - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • River Creek Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 19 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪South Gate Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Haven/Hot tub/Pool table/BBQ/Darts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Haven/Hot tub/Pool table/BBQ/Darts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Haven/Hot tub/Pool table/BBQ/Darts?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Haven/Hot tub/Pool table/BBQ/Darts located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Children's Museum of the Sierra and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fresno Flats Historical Park and Sierra National Forest. Golden Chain Theater is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Black Bear Haven/Hot tub/Pool table/BBQ/Darts Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Lovely stay!

Comfortable and clean. Great vicinity to Oakhurst and the park
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela P.

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

We have an spectacular weekend!

House is beautiful and so comfy! We definitely come back! We really enjoy the jacuzzi and the pool table! I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Stocking

We couldn't do anything without the manager or host whoever it was watching every move we made. It made it very weird knowing that we were being watched all the time. We were there for work and was gone from like 5 am until after 7pm. All we wanted to do was shower, eat and relax a little before going to bed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

michael d.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Greedy Owner

The owner advertised sleeps 11 for a certain price/night. We initially booked for 8 people. He doubled the advertised price for additional adults. Our original occupancy was for 6 adults and 2 infants. 8 days prior to the arrival date we had to change the total occupancy to 2 adults and zero infants. 8 days prior to check-in I asked for a refund the owner said no. I asked for a discount to the advertised price. The owner said no. This listing falsely/fraudulently advertised the price. The advertised price was for 11 people - there never should have been an "upcharge" in the original contract - when in fact we booked for 8 people - 3 under the advertised "sleeps 11". Very bad policy and I will never recommend VRBO if that is the standard policy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manoj Kumar R.

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

Outstanding Place!

The property is just 3 mins away from Oakhurst which makes it accessible to restaurants, gas-stations etc. South entrance of Yosemite (Mariposa Grove) is around 30 mins from the house. Carl and Mitchell were amazing hosts, the communication was very clear and easy, and the house had everything ready for our visit. Plenty of sunshine in the morning with amazing views.The hot tub is in an AMAZING location and could easily fit 4-5 people. Game room was awesome to hangout and there is a bluetooth speaker inside the game room. Would definitely recommend for small groups.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim W., Charlotte, North Carolina

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

Awesome stay

The location was great. Less than a mile from the main street w/restaurants, and 20 min from Yosemite. The owners were very helpful and responsive with checkin. The home was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C., Fremont, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

July 4th Getaway

My Friends and I had a wonderful time at the Black Bear Haven! The property was pretty spacious, and the backyard had a wonderful view. Carl was very responsive with all the questions I had prior to the trip. A few things to note, although I selected “house” as property type in VRBO, this unit is actually connected to another unit, so it’s more of a “townhome” in my opinion. Also, I was not aware of a parking fee for having more than 2 vehicles on-site. That information was put in the “general” section instead of “rates & availability”, and it wasn’t in the contract either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020