Yosemite Expedition by Casa Oso

Why stay in a hotel when you can have all the comforts of home in this modern two-bedroom gem? With a convenient location close to Oakhurst, Yosemite, and Bass Lake, it’s perfect for families, couples, small groups of friends, and even furry family members who want to hike, sightsee, and explore nature.

Living Spaces

Light, bright, and professionally decorated, the spacious open living room is perfect for relaxing after days exploring Yosemite. Large windows and glass sliders to the deck flood the space with natural light, and well-placed greenery brings the outside in. Sink into two plush sofas and stream your favorite shows on the Roku TV, play one of the provided board games, or curl up with a book under the reading lamp. Or just kick back and enjoy the A/C when you need some downtime. This home even has an air purifier to make your stay even more comfortable. You’ll also find a cordless vacuum so you can keep your space clean after your outdoor adventures.

Kitchen & Dining

The fully equipped kitchen is designed for functionality and has everything you need to prep snacks for your adventures or cook gourmet meals after you’ve worked up an appetite exploring. When it’s time to dine, there’s a table for four just steps away.
*Fridge with freezer
*Single-cup coffee maker
*Blender
*Electric stove & oven
*Dishwasher
*Microwave oven
*18 kitchen spices
*Cooking essentials including olive oil, tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper

Bedrooms & Baths

After a busy day exploring Yosemite and the surrounding area, there’s nothing sweeter than retreating to a comfortable bedroom. This home has two well-appointed bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. The primary has a King bed, closet, workspace with a desk and chair, an ensuite bathroom, and direct access to the deck. The guest bedroom has two twin beds and a closet, plus access to its own full bathroom for ultimate privacy. There’s also a full washer and dryer to make outdoor adventures easier than ever, plus an iron and ironing board and hair dryer for your convenience.

Bedroom 1: Primary bedroom, King bed, workspace, closet, backyard garden balcony access, ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 2: Two twin beds
Extra: Pack ‘n play with additional sleeping mattress and bedding

Bathroom 1: Tub/shower combination
Bathroom 2: Tub/shower combination

Outdoor Amenities

Out on the deck, you’ll love your private oasis perched in the trees. Unwind on comfy, cushioned outdoor furniture and enjoy the peace and quiet that surrounds you. Or fire up the grill (propane gas is provided for the BBQ) and dine al fresco at the outdoor table.

Around the Area

This home is located in a quiet neighborhood in Oakhurst, California in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Oakhurst and the nearby town of Mariposa were both settled during the Gold Rush and delight guests with their Wild West roots, diverse dining options, and unique attractions, like a mineralogy museum, a steam train ride, and historical villages. In this area, it’s easy to do tons of outdoor activities like skiing, tubing, water sports, sky diving, canoeing, horseback riding, climbing, and off-road excursions.

The biggest draw to this area is, of course, Yosemite National Park. The South Gate Entrance in Fish Camp is a 20-minute drive from the house and driving through Yosemite Valley takes about 1.5 hours, although travel times do get longer during weekend rush hours and holidays.
Yosemite is world-renowned for its incredible natural beauty. Within its roughly 1,200 square miles, you’ll find deep valleys, picturesque meadows, giant sequoias, countless waterfalls, expansive wilderness, and miles of scenic hiking trails. There are endless opportunities for adventure, whether it’s hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching, horseback riding, rock climbing (El Capitan is the biggest rock monolith in the world), stargazing, swimming, boating, skiing, snowshoeing, or scenic drives.

In Yosemite and the surrounding area, you’ll have opportunities to view plenty of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, squirrels, hawks, and rabbits. You may even see a coyote, bear, mountain lion, raccoon, opossum, skunk, rattlesnake, tarantula, or scorpion! And be mindful of the poison oak and poison ivy that are part of the natural surroundings.

Our location is also convenient to beautiful Bass Lake, a recreational area known for excellent fishing, hiking, wakeboarding, and watersports. Bass Lake is about 15 minutes from the house.

It’s truly magical to immerse yourself in the natural splendor of the Sierra Nevada mountains.


Pets are welcome!
Please clean up after your pets and keep them on leashes as there is a high risk of wildlife encounters including occasional rattlesnakes.

No smoking/vaping. No parties or events.

Security:
There is an outdoor camera overlooking the parking area for security purposes. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers are also available.

Wildfires:
Please note that all of California, including the Sierra Nevada area, seasonally experiences wildfires between June and November. This is a natural occurrence. (Some plant species like sequoias actually need fire to reproduce!) During high fire risk season, you might experience poor air quality and there is a strict prohibition of setting outdoor fires during this time.

Snow Tires:
If you’re visiting in the winter, please be prepared to carry snow chains. While this property is below the snow line and it does not typically snow here, these are the Tire Chain Requirements:
Snowy or icy road conditions are common in the mountains of California, including Yosemite, from fall through spring. When these conditions exist, federal regulations (in Yosemite) and state law (outside Yosemite) require that you use chains or cables in order to reduce the chances of accidents. If roads are icy or snowy, expect chain controls to be in effect. On the roads where this is happening in the park, there will frequently be a park ranger checking vehicles and reminding them to install tire chains at this point if necessary. Snow chains are usually not mandatory for 4x4 drive and winter tires.

Power Outages:
Lastly, short power outages (less than 3 hours) occur in this area a few times a year. Because this house is not equipped with a generator, when there are power outages, there is no heating, cooling, hot water, or electrical appliances.

Guests will need a vehicle for their stay.
The closest airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT ~1 hour away). There is no local taxi company or car service available in the area.

Guests are welcome to message us. We’re happy to help.

Guests will be given a keyless access code prior to check-in. This is a duplex with two identical units, so please make sure to check whether you’ve booked address A or B before arrival. The house is one level with no stairs with no extra arrangements for wheelchair access.
1. Maximum 4 people (infants up to 2 years old are not counted). $100 per person for each guest that exceeded maximum occupancy.
2. Quiet hours from 10:00 pm - 6:00 am,
3. Pets (only dogs) additional fee $100 per stay. You have to pick poo after your dog
4. No cancelations due to smoke or air quality under 200 (AirNow dot gov).
5. $500 cleaning fee for smoking detected inside the property.

Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and at extra cost. Please check with your host.
Unagreed late check-ou over an hour is subject to a late check-out fee of $100 per hour.