Bass Lake Heights - retreat with a million-dollar view and gateway to Yosemite. - Madera County

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In Sierra Nevada foothills, above Bass lake, 19 miles from Yosemite gateway.

In Bass lake Heights, Road 426, just 5 miles up from Oakhurst off Highway 41.

Large lounge with reclining sofas, fireplace, piano, cabinet drawers with games.

Widescreen TV in the lounge, plus sound-surround with blue tooth for your music.

Patio doors out to large deck with stunning views, shade and sun relaxation.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10253.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Oakhurst, CA

Sierra National Forest
1 min walk
Bass lake Recreation Area
5 min drive
Willow Creek Trailhead
9 min drive
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Ensuite

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Futon upstairs hallway

1 Double Futon

Master 1st floor, very large, TV/Patio, Fireplace.

1 King Bed

Rollaway Bed available

1 Single Bed

Second floor large with TV.

1 Queen Bed

Second floor medium/TV/Patio

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor toilet and hand basin

Toilet

Master bedroom bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bass Lake Heights - retreat with a million-dollar view and gateway to Yosemite.

* Large fully equipped 2 story home on 1.4 acres located in Bass Lake Heights, the Sierra Nevada forest foothills.
* Located only 3.5 miles up from Highway 41 at Oakhurst, just 19 miles to the Yosemite Park entrance.
* Only a short 3 minutes’ drive to the southwest side of Bass Lake where all the main public recreation picnic areas are located. (Folding chairs are located in the garage for lakeside use).
* Large patio deck with stunning uninterrupted views to the west.
* Sleeping arrangements for up to 10, with 4 bedrooms, a roll-away, and a baby travel crib.
* All facilities are provided - sheets, towels, cooking utensils, many plates - cups - bowls, glassware - small- large + wine, dishwasher, large refrigerator with icemaker, cooktop gas stove, convec. oven, microwave, toaster oven, crockpot, tea, coffee, flour, sugar, wide choice of cooking condiments and 5 burner BBQ + side burner on patio deck.
* Air conditioning and heating: Two large units, one dedicated to upstairs, and another for the entrance level floor. The upstairs room with 2 bunk beds and a queen, have a dedicated interior air conditioning unit, and a heater is kept in the room.
* Power Outages: These are quite common anywhere in the Sierra Nevada foothills, sometimes for extended periods of time. While few properties have back-up generators, we have invested in a high quality one that we have regularly serviced. When the power goes out, you will probably not even notice because it "kicks in" immediately.
* Two interior dining areas for up to 6 people in each, plus a six-seat patio dining table on the patio deck.
* For winter months, a fireplace in the lounge and another in the master bedroom, plus a LPG firepit on the patio deck.
* Smart TVs in 3 of the 4 bedrooms.
* WiFi.
* Laundry room, office, hobby desk, many games including darts in garage, large chess board in the lounge, plus board games/cards and puzzles and children's games located in the lounge cabinet drawers.
* Enclosed garage, plus wide-open spaces for additional vehicle parking. Ample parking for a boat with easy driveway access off Road 426 for towing.
* Many hiking trails, great fishing areas, boat rentals at The Forks (3 minutes’ drive away).
* Many local dining choices: At The Forks, across the lake in Pine's village (12-14 minutes’ drive) or in Oakhurst (7-8 minutes’ drive).

Property manager

John and Elsa Petersen

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Avoid loud disruptive events.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Leave the home neat and organized the way you found it. Please place dishes in the dishwasher and run it. Clean any obvious messes.

Please empty all trash into the larger bins in the attached garage. Three separate bins: Trash, Recycle, plus the larger bin is for bottles and cans.

Ensure house is securely locked, key is returned to lock box. $25 inconvenience fee for replacement if key is not returned.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Avoid loud disruptive events.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

About the area

Oakhurst

Located in Oakhurst, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forest, while Golden Chain Theater and Sierra-Mono Indian Museum are cultural highlights. Children's Museum of the Sierra and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Oakhurst, CA

What's nearby

Bass lake Recreation Area - 5 min drive
Willow Creek Trailhead - 9 min drive
Golden Chain Theater - 13 min drive
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 24 min drive
Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians - 27 min drive

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
‪Round Table Pizza - ‬12 min drive
‪Taqueria Plazuelas - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass Lake Heights - retreat with a million-dollar view and gateway to Yosemite. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bass Lake Heights - retreat with a million-dollar view and gateway to Yosemite. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bass Lake Heights - retreat with a million-dollar view and gateway to Yosemite. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bass Lake Heights - retreat with a million-dollar view and gateway to Yosemite. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Sierra National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bass lake Recreation Area and Willow Creek Trailhead. Fresno Flats Historical Park and Children's Museum of the Sierra are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

3 Sept 2024

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

Nice place

The host responded in a timely manner and he was very informative I really appreciated that. The house was perfect for all of us. It was a little far from Yosemite entrance but, I was aware of it. The house had everything we needed for our stay . We definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard T.

12 Aug 2024

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

The Family Great Vacation

It was close to all that we wanted to see. Short drive to Bass Lake, Ca and Yosemite. We also went to Sequoia National Forest. Perfect spot to see all we had planned.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

31 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice vacation in Bass Lake

Home was close to lake and we had a wonderful time on our trip with family

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

23 June 2024

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

Amazing

It was amazing beautiful peaceful exactly what we all needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

17 June 2024

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

Falls

Place was great , very comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Perla O.

30 Dec 2023

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

LOVING

overall the home was clean and very warming loved the very and the amount of space.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audra B.

7 Dec 2023

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

Great space for Yosemite

Great property. The view is beautiful. The house is a great size for extended family. The only downside is there isn't a safe space to walk nearby. The house is on a two-lane winding road with no sidewalks. But would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

31 July 2023

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

Great Trip

We had a wonderful time. The house was a perfect location. Very great views. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan N.

27 July 2023

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

Amazing Home in Beautiful Location

We had a great and comfortable stay. We wish we could have stayed longer. All bedrooms were comfortable. John was a great host and had several great tips for enjoying the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

25 July 2023

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

Bass Lake/Oakhurst

John was very easy to get in contact with by email/text/phone call. Property was the perfect getaway we needed to be with family. Will definitely come back some day! Thanks John

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P., Scottsdale

1 July 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Came down from Arizona for the weekend and had a blast. House has a beautiful view, very close to the lake and Yosemite. Great place to stay very cozy and warming. John was very helpful and kind with information about stuff in the area as well. 10/10 would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

22 June 2023

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

Absolute Perfection!

We traveled to Yosemite for our eldest son’s graduation! I looked at multiple properties and after communicating with the host, we felt confident that it would be the right choice! I was correct……the home exceeded our expectations in every way! From the mountain bluebird, deer and incredible gray fox that came to visit, the view from the deck was spectacular! The home was extremely spacious and our family of three teens were able to enjoy bonding time and then they had privacy within the upstairs bedrooms, bathroom and sitting area! The hosts are excellent communicators and extremely helpful! The property is close to Yosemite ant minutes from Bass Lake! My teens and husband said that it doesn’t deserve 5 out of 5 stars but instead they give it 10!!!!!!!!! I will definitely book again when we return to California from our home in Florida!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David I.

8 Jan 2023

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

Great property, very spacious, good contact with property manager John

Excellent house for families to get together, for kids to run around. House had 2.5 bath, which was important - with a jacuzzi in one of the bathrooms. Very comfortable to stay in. 10 min drive to the supermarket. We were able to drive up to Badger Pass for skiing for the kids from this house. Reasonable prices with reasonable cleaning fees.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

17 July 2022

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

Awesome home for family

Thank you owners for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott D., Rockford, MI

5 July 2022

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

Had a great time

We had a wonderful time and the property worked nicely for us. Close to Oakhurst, Bass Lake, Yosemite. We had enough room for our large group to relax after our long days out and about. Owner was very helpful with communication and responses. Check in/out was a breeze. Thanks so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANGELICA M.

1 July 2022

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

Great View and Relaxing

We had a great time! Kids enjoyed running around in yard and swinging.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abel F.

2 May 2022

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Beautiful atmosphere and convenient to bass lake

We enjoyed our stay and would love to come back

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S., Pomona, CA

22 Feb 2022

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Awesome stay

John was awesome to rent from. he gave really good recommendations and pointers. We stood here to visit Yosemite for my wife's 40th bday. The property has awesome views of the sunset and deer running around the yard. The kids loved playing in the yard and swinging in the swings. property was clean and comfy. home had cooking supplies and spices which was helpful. Drive to the gate to Yosemite was about 30-40 min. and another 1 1/2 to the valley. Whole experience was excellent. home was perfect!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Jan 2022

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Fun in the snow

We came up to this property for the week after Christmas The house is super cute and very spacious for everybody to have their own space space. We got tons of snow and the property was perfect for it. We made snow ramps and did sledding and built Snowman it was absolutely it was absolutely magical

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather G., Hanford

13 Dec 2021

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

Excellent Home for Family Thanksgiving

We stayed here for Thanksgiving 2021. The home is quite spacious and had plenty of room for us and our 3 teenagers. The master suite is large with a fireplace and a jetted tub. There are three bedrooms upstairs, one which is a perfect bunk room for the kids. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook all of our meals and two large dining areas for us to enjoy. There is deck in back that has amazing views and was a perfect spot for breakfast. This home is just a few minutes to Bass Lake and a short drive to Oakhurst for food, gas, and groceries. If we are ever back in the area, we would definitely plan to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail W., Concord

1 Nov 2021

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

Halloween weekend Get together.

This property is so beautiful the views are beautiful it’s very spacious the owners were very great 4 days prior to my stay the owners emailed me their phone number should I need to contact them I didn’t, they gave me very detailed directions how to get to and access the property. The picture doesn’t do this property justice it’s so amazing I will definitely be back

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gay D.

18 Aug 2021

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

Awesome Family Vacation House

The house is immaculately clean and tidy. The kitchen has the basic necessities we need. We had a minor issue which property owner resolved in a timely manner. The overall experience is great and would recommend the place for a big family!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Mary K., San Jose, CA

17 Aug 2021

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Spacious with a beautiful view

The property was easy to located with John's pointers. We had a really nice time staying at John's & Elsa's home and spending some quality family time. The home has a huge open floor plan for the dining room, family room, and kitchen areas which allows my family to hang out even while we are cooking. The room with the bunk beds and full size bed were a little too hot since there was no air vent. The kids ended up having to sleep on the floor in the main bedroom instead.... The view was beautiful and we even saw the sun set the first two nights. The only bummer thing was there were several persistent wasps outside the deck so we couldn't eat and hang out on the patio. The home was located very close to Bass Lake. We have easy access to grocery stores and restaurants. We had a really nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianna H.

31 July 2021

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

Family Vacation

Great place for a family to stay. Lots of room to gather inside and on deck. Beautiful view And very close to Bass Lake. We will definitely use this cabin again. Thanks so much fir making this available!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephanie s.

25 July 2021

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

Good location and comfortable

We had a great time. Location is awesome views were amazing and hosts made sure we were comfortable. Kitchen is very well stocked. We had everything we needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021