Thanks Scott! I did settle on a condo in Yosemite West finally. I can see the folks on this site have lots and lots of great information they are willing to share! Very cool! Maybe by the time I get back, I will have some advice too!by jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks Parklover! I'll check that out! I'd love to see a bear! I spent 10 days in the Grand Tetons & Yellowstone and never came close. Good thing, I guess, since they have Grizzlies! LOLby jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
DaveK42 - That a great list of waterfalls and hikes and fun stuff! Thanks so much! I will be making dinner reservations for the Wawona for sure! Now that I've settled my lodging dilemma, I can head on to making hiking & dinner plans. Thanks again for all the time you took responding to me! I am going to be printing out the answers here and taking them with me on my trip! Jo Annby jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Parklover - Thanks so much for all your help! I finally settled on a condo at The Yosemite Peregrine in Yosemite West thanks to your referral. Whew! A full-time job looking for lodging! Now, not only can I get on to planning the balance of my stay, I can also get back to work! LOL I love all the info you have shared both lodging and food! So nice of you to take your time to help out! Lookinby jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
New York, Chicago whichever . . . Looks like I have to check out the Pizza Deck! Thanks!!by jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks Parklover for your helpful suggestions!! Some of those are booked, but there are some open. I am going to do a bit more research today. Just FYI, yosemitesunset.com no longer exists. Perhaps they have changed their domain name? If I choose to stay in Yosemite West, the dining options shrink considerably, is that correct? I know. I know. They have kitchens, but I'm on vacation. Don't mindby jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemarmot ah yeah just saw that, re edited my post It would help if they posted what they wanted to do or what parts of yosemite they plan on visiting if location of lodging is of significance. over the years i've spent working in Yosemite I've found that people often wish me to plan their trips for them when they arrive, rather than provide a fun suggestions on things to do or where to stay.by jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the suggestion! I think I'll pass on the tent cabin thing, but why is it I think a visit to the "world renowned Curry Pizza Deck" should be on my agenda??by jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks Dave! Yeah. The Yellowstone trip would be long! LOL Last year's trip was to Yellowstone and it just rolls off my fingers better than Yosemite! I'm leaning toward The Cedar Lodge for the first 3 nights and The Bug for the last two. Save some driving time in the beginning, but get a chance to enjoy the rustic ambience at The Bug. I love the possibility of meeting new people! When you traby jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Duh about the budget. I could have thought of that! My top price right now is $185 including all taxes per night. Outside of the condos at Yosemite West, everything else there looked outside my budget. The condos get some pretty rough reviews. I'd rather stay at The Cedar Lodge, 15 minutes from the entrance, than do the condos. I don't need fancy, but clean is important!! An affordable B&Bby jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for both answers!! What is the difference in the drive from The Bug to Yellowstone Valley and the drive from Yosemite Cedar Lodge to same?? I realize the accommodations in no way resemble each other, but the price difference may not be enough to justify a longer drove every day (4 days) to/from the park. Also, The Bug has a bunch of mixed reviews on TripAdvisor. While I take all the revby jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hi all! I'm planning a week-long vacation to Yosemite the beginning of June, 2013. As a single traveler, the rates for lodging in or near the park are outrageous! I currently have a reservation at Cedar Lodge near El Portal, but I am still searching to see if there is a more reasonably priced alternative that I am missing. I want a hotel room or cabin or something similar. No camping/tent campby jaschlott - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion