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1. Is Yosemite National Park open year round?
Yes, Yosemite National Park is open year round and has
four beautiful seasons.
2. Is there a fee to enter Yosemite National Park?
Yes, a $20.00 fee is collected by the Park Rangers at the
entrance gates, which is valid for seven days.
3. Is there public transportation or a shuttle bus service to Yosemite
West?
No. Due to our remote location there is no public transportation
or shuttle bus services to or from Yosemite West. You must have
your own transportation.
4. Where are you located? How far are you from the main attractions?
We are centrally located in Yosemite National Park in an
area called "Yosemite West" which is just south of the
Yosemite Valley floor, across from the Glacier Point and Badger
Pass exit off highway #41. South of us is Wawona and Oakhurst. Driving
time is approximately 10 minutes to Badger Pass Ski Area, 15-20
minutes to the Yosemite Valley floor, 20-25 minutes to Glacier Point,
20-25 minutes to Wawona, and 25-30 minutes to the Giant Redwood
trees (Mariposa Grove).
5. What do you provide?
We provide you with dish-ware, cookware, silverware, blankets,
pillows, linens and towels. Condiments provided are: hot chocolate,
Folgers coffee and filters, sugar packets, cream packets, Lipton
tea, and salt & pepper. We also provide dishwasher detergent,
hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and free firewood for units
that have wood burning fireplaces. All our properties come equipped
with propane BBQ's, and we provide the propane.
6. Are there any restaurants in Yosemite West?
There is NO food service in Yosemite West; restaurants
are located in Yosemite Valley and Wawona. Markets are also located
in Yosemite Village and Wawona.
7. Where's the nearest gas station?
The closest gas station to Yosemite West is located in
Wawona (12 miles), which is South of us on Highway #41.
8. Do you have Air Conditioning in any of your rentals?
NO, none of our units have AC, only fans, due to weather
at 6000 feet being cool most of the year.
9. How about heating?
All rentals have heating.
10. Do you have additional Park information?
The Telephone number for the Yosemite Park Concessions
is (209) 372-1001. Telephone number for road conditions and weather
is (209) 372-0200.
11. Do your properties have phones?
Yes, all our properties have phones. You can make local
calls free of charge, but you will have to use your own 1-800 calling
card for long distance calls.
12. Do cell phones work in Yosemite?
No, there is hardly any cell phone reception because we
are in the mountains at an elevation of 6000 Feet.
13. Do you have daily housekeeping?
Housekeeping is not provided daily -- only prior to check-in.
If you need additional housekeeping, please contact our manager.
There will be an additional charge if
you should need this service.
14. Who do I call for assistance during my stay for extra towels,
etc.
Extra linen and towels are located in your room. If you
need more, please contact our manager. Phone numbers are posted
in your property.
(209) 372-4945 or (209) 372-4243
15. Where is the ice machine?
There is an Ice machine located downstairs in the "B"
building in our Condominium complex. The video room is located across
from the office. You may check out videos at your leisure, at no
charge.
16. Are there laundry facilities at the condos?
Coin-op laundry is located in our Condominium complex,
upstairs in "B" building. There is no change machine,
so bring plenty of quarters.
17. Is there an iron at the condos?
Iron and ironing boards are located in laundry room at
condos.
18. Is there a soda & snack machine?
Soda machines and pay phones are located in each building
of our Condominium complex.
19. Are there trash bags? Where do I leave the trash — in
my unit?
Extra trash bags are found in each container. Please read
instructions upon arrival of where to place your trash. Yosemite
has strict rules of trash disposal due to live animals in the Park.
20. What if extra guests join my group? What if my group exceeds
the limit to capacity in the rental?
Extra guests are not permitted unless confirmed by Reservations
prior to arrival. Our rentals are only allowed to have a certain
number of guests do to maximum capacity zoning laws and fire standards.
If extra guests exceed capacity, extra guests will be immediately
evicted by Rangers.
21. Are pets allowed?
The only rental that allows pets is Yosemite Escape, with
a $200 pet deposit. If a pet is found without authorization, guests
will be charged a $200 cleaning fee and will be asked to remove
pet from property.Pet kennel are located in Oakhurst or
Fresno.
22. Do these rentals have fireplaces? Which rentals have propane
fireplaces and which have wood burning?
All rentals have fireplaces, except "Pinetree Retreat."
Wood burning fireplaces are: Scenic Wonders, Yosemite Vista, Yosemite
Crossroads, Hiker's Hideaway, Dogwoods Retreat, Little Sport, Sport
Chalet, Yosemite Pines, Yosemite View, Chateau Royal West and Chateau
Royal East. Propane fireplaces are: all condos, Alpine View and
Yosemite Whispers.
23. How about outdoor jacuzzis?
Only in rentals: Yosemite Vista, Scenic Wonders, Sport
Chalet and Alpine View.
24. What about spa bathtubs?
Spa-jetting bathtubs are in rentals: Chateau Royal West,
Hiker's Hideaway, Scenic Wonders and Yosemite Whispers.
25. Are there a game rooms?
Only in Chateau Royal West.
26. Is there a TV, VCR or DVD in the homes?
Home rentals have: TV, VCRs, DVDs, clock radios, and some
with stereos.
27. Is there a TV, VCR in the condos?
Condo rentals have: TV/VCR, clock radios, and hair dryers.
28. Is there a BBQ? How about firewood for the wood burning fireplaces?
We have propane BBQs ready for use, not charcoals. We have
free firewood.
29. Which rentals have laundry facilities?
Rentals with laundry facilities are: Yosemite Vista, Scenic
Wonders, Pinetree Retreat, Yosemite View, Hiker's Hideaway, and
the condos.
30. Do any of your properties have pool tables?
No.
31. What time is check-in and check-out? What if I arrive late?
Can I arrive early?
Check-in is anytime after 4 p.m. and check-out is anytime
before 11 am. If you do arrive late, just go straight to the check-in
office to pick up your key. There is a 24-hour manager on the premise;
if he steps away from the office, he will leave the key outside
on the bulletin board at the check-in office. There are no early
check-ins.
32. When do I pay may remaining balance? Do I need to call you or
send a check?
Balances due are automatically paid 30 days prior to your
arrival; everyone is paid in full 30 days prior to arrival. You
do not need to call us, unless we contact you for issues with your
credit card. We do not accept checks.
33. Is smoking permitted?
No, smoking is not allowed in any of our properties.
34. What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation Policy: 10% cancellation fee on total amount
of reservation at anytime. 25% of total amount if you should cancel
within 30 days of arrival date. 100% cancellation fee if you should
cancel within 7 days of arrival date, or if you should not show
up at all! If you can give us a fair warning, and we can rebook
your confirmed dates to another party, the cancellation fee will
be 25% of total amount. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover
cards! All overseas reservations will be charged the total amount
of reservation at time of confirmation, due to mailing delays. Two
night deposit required for all reservations. Credit cards will be
charged when balances are due. All homes have privately owned telephones.
Therefore, only calling cards can be used for long distance calls.
Snow-chains required from November through April. There are no stores
or restaurants in our immediate area. Check-in Time 4:00 P.M. Check-out
Time 11.00 A.M. Please leave property in the same condition it was
in when you arrived. Property will be inspected at time of check-out.
Neglectful use will result in additional charges or prosecution!
You will be charged for extra guests. No outside party guests. NO
pets - NO wedding receptions. All rules strictly enforced! Rangers
will be notified of any violations for immediate eviction! Quiet
hours in our community are 10 P. M. to 8 A.M. For road & weather
conditions, call (209) 372-0200.
10% fee at anytime, 25% fee within 30 days, 100% fee within 7 days
or no show.
35. What if I have to change my arrival date or rental unit?
We do not allow last minute arrival date changes, unless
you give us fair warning of at least a month; we may be able to
do so months ahead of time. You may upgrade your rental at anytime,
as long as it's available.
36. Where is the nearest grocery store?
In Yosemite Valley at the Village Market (15 miles) or
in Wawona (12 miles).
Coming in from Hwy 120 at "Oakdale."
Coming in from Hwy 41 at "Oakhurst."
Coming in from Hwy 140 at "Mariposa."
37. What if I bring an extra car, and my unit only allows a minimum?
Contact the manager to make parking arrangements.
38. Are wedding receptions permitted the large homes?
No.
39. Is there a meeting area or banquet room in the area to have
a family gathering?
No.
40. Do you have handicap units?
Sorry, we unfortunately do not have any accommodations
that fit handicapped requirements. You should be able to find lodging
in Yosemite Valley; call (209) 372-0200. There are two hotels that
I'm sure will be able to help you, plus you'll have less of a commute
to all the main points of interest. We are located in a very mountainous
terrain, and most of our properties have many stairs and small bathrooms.
Hope this helps!
41. What should I pack?
Your own personal hygiene items and groceries if you wish
to cook in your unit.
42. Are there mosquitos?
Yes. Bug repellent is advised.
43. How many months ahead of time must we book our reservations?
For spring and summer, it's best to book 1 year to 6 months
in advance; for fall and winter, 3 to 6 months in advance; holidays
are always sold out months in advance.
44. Is RV parking allowed?
No. Violators will be towed to the nearest town which is
about 40 miles away.
45. Can my relatives stay in their RV outside while I'm in my rental?
No. Violators will asked to leave or be towed to the nearest
town which is about 40 miles away.
46. Is there camping in Yosemite West?
No. Camping is allowed only in specified camping areas
in the Valley, not in Yosemite West. You will need to contact (209)
372-0200.
47. Do the units have satellite or cable?
Not all our units have satellite or cable, those that do
have may have difficulty at times with reception due to weather
patterns.
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