Blue Ponderosa Pines | 5 miles to Yosemite Park

Enjoy time with family and friends in this unique 2 story cabin near Yosemite national park. Dog friendly home inquire for pet rules and rates. located next to Lewis Creek a wonderful hiking space with a waterfall! 5 miles from the Yosemite National Park southern entrance. The space Built in 1977, Forest View Cabin is a 4 bedroom/2.5 bath with some upgrades in the last few years including laminate and tile flooring, granite counter tops in the kitchen and baths and dual pane windows. Nestled in the Sierra National forest located just 12 miles to the south gate of Yosemite National Park and just minutes away from Bass Lake. The property is located in the sweet mountain community of SkyView Ranch off highway 41 surrounded by soaring ponderosa pines, cedar, white oak and stunning red manzanita trees. In addition to Yosemite and Bass Lake, there’s also Nelder Grove (7 miles away), Lewis Creek Trail, (which leads to Red Rock & Corlieu Falls), and Angel Falls (a summer fav), and The Snowline Saloon for dining, libations, and live music. Also nearby is Nelder Creek, which is great for some local fishing or a summer dip. When you first step in the 2-Story Cabin, the original wood staircase and interior will take your breath away! Tastefully updated with all the modern amenities needed for a getaway in the woods. This cabin features new appliances, beautifully colorful and quirky vintage furniture & art and comfy beds all while retaining its original charm! The office space feature an assortment of games and books. A 55” smart tv features Netflix and Peacock ready for streaming, & Spotify (ready to sync to each guest's personal account). A collection of over 1000 movies! Some quick vintage cabin facts; Forest View Cabin is lovingly maintained but is not a new home build. The kitchen is small but sweet with all modern appliances (electric stove/oven, fridge, microwave and dishwasher) and fully equipped with all the pots, pans, utensils & dining ware needed to make a fabulous at home meal and coffee machine to get your mornings started. The wood stove is the main source of heat in the winter. There will be one bundle provided upon arrival. For those extra chilly nights, there is an additional space heater for your comfort. (Note: guests provide their own firewood). She’s cute and modernized, but still old and quirky. The main downstairs bedroom features a twin daybed with a twin trundle underneath, luxury white sheets, duvets, and pillows. The other downstairs bedroom has two separate twin beds and a private half bath. The upper level main bedroom features a queen bed with a beautiful 4 post wooden frame, entrance to the patio, and an en suite master bathroom. There is also another bedroom with a queen bed. With a full bathroom in the hallway. The outside deck features a dining table with seating for 6. The deck wraps around to the front where you can sit and enjoy libations at the vintage victorian bistro table. On any given day you may catch a guest appearance by the neighborhood’s local flock of wild turkey, herd of deer and native birds. Note: for the fireplace, no fire starters or duraflame type logs (natural wood & kindling only) Guest access The house is popular among guests and reviews for easy-in and easy-out to Highway 41, 12 miles from Yosemite South Gate. City center is only 8-10 min drive on the other direction. Fork out at Rt 222 and Bass Lake Recreation Area is only 5 min drive. Late checkout? Snowy conditions? No problem, the roads are clean and the driveway can be located well-lit from far. Other things to note All add on options must be purchased 48 hours before arrival. add ons will be set up and available prior to check in. Optional add ons: #1 Cozy Winter Package ($50) Includes the following: - 8 packets of Hot Cocoa - Recipe for a hottie tottie - Recipe for Snugglers - 1 bottle of peppermint schnapps - Fireplace pre-prepped and ready to lite - Extra logs stocked inside the home for use in fireplace #2 Romance Package ($100) Includes the following: - Fresh bouquet of flowers - Chocolates - 1 bottle of champagne - Rose peddles in master bedroom (optional) - Freshly ground Mariposa Coffee #3 Doggy Vacation ($50) Include the following: - Large Crate rental - Large doggie bed rental - Treat and Toy package for dog One week prior to arrival, a digital welcome book will be sent to the number/email on file. It will have the property address, items provided, add on options, weather updates, and much more great info to help you prepare for your trip! If you need to check in early or check out late, we suggest booking an additional night on the front end or back end of your stay. This will allow you to check in as early or check out as late as you need to accommodate your travel plans! The phone number on our account does not receive Phone Calls. Please text that number or send us a message through Airbnb if you need any help or have any questions! If you believe there is any chance you might not be able to make your trip, Travel Insurance should always be considered, unless you have other protections in place. Airbnb provides some great information at the link below. As hosts, we are not travel insurance providers and unfortunately cannot protect your travel plans from unexpected circumstances. airbnb com/d/travel-insurance Please note that fireplace is often unavailable in late spring to early fall, due to burn bans in our area. In the winter months there is always the possibility of snow. 4x4 and/or chains may be required to get to our property as well as to get to and enter Yosemite national Park. We recommend that you bring these along as snowed in rescue services can be expensive.