Yosemite area home w/ Private River Access, Awesome Pool - Perfect for Families
House in Ahwahnee, CA
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Riverfront retreat with swimming pool, granite waterfall, spa, pool table, game room, ping-pong, views, fishing, golf, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large stainless steel kitchen, 3 fireplaces, outdoor grill, fabulous views, pines, oaks, garden, Indian grinding stones, 5 acres to roam, outdoor living & dining, large great room, open dining room kitchen, minutes to Yosemite, minutes to Bass Lake, panning for gold, hawks, red-wing blackbirds, blue-heron, ducks, jays, swallows, etc. Enjoy the outdoors from inside or outside this one level, 3000 sq. ft. beautiful home, with 500+ feet or riverfront. The location is ideal. Along a river bend, with mountain views, graceful trees, spectacular waterfall swimming pool/spa and much, much more. The challenge with this property will be leaving it!
At the entryway, and around the property, are enormous granite rock outcroppings. The home has accents inside and out of granite stones, a redwood paneled master bath, oak mantels, all harvested from the property. The polished concrete floors keep the home cool in the hot summer, and help maintain the warmth in the cold winter months. The ceilings are beamed and finished in pine. Located minutes from Yosemite, Bass Lake, and Oakhurst. Outside living areas include outdoor dining table and comfy chairs, lounges around the pool, and Adirondack chairs at the river. Cook outside on the outdoor grill or cook up a storm in the stainless steel kitchen. Appliances include Viking induction stove, Thermador convection ovens, and more. Sit under the granite rock waterfall in the built-in pool ledge, or jump off a 3' rock into the pool. Of course, you could swim a lap or float in the pool as you soak in the sun. Dip your toes in the river & watch the red-tail hawks glide between trees.
Hang-out in your chair until sunset & watch a deer, rabbit or possibly raccoon come to the river. After you’ve hiked Yosemite park, return home & soak your muscles in the ground level round jetted spa next to the swimming pool. Stroll to the end of the property, walk on the golf course, & shag a couple of lost golf balls on your way. Play a round of golf, or enjoy a sandwich at the rustic clubhouse, which is also adorned in granite & pine decor. Head on back to the river, grab a volleyball & couple of friends & hit the ball around the sandy beach volleyball court. Feel the cool sand between your toes. Maybe perch yourself on a granite rock & reflect on when Miwok Indians used the grinding stones to make meal, or give it a try yourself. Set up the croquet set & play a round with your mates. The river is more like a creek in August & September, so there is a lot more sandy area to explore.
Some say there’s gold in that river. So, try your luck at panning for some gold right out your door. Maybe a nice nugget for your jewelry box, or a couple flakes as a memento of your trip. Of course, we are not making any promises and do be careful of all the fools gold in the river! If the season's right, pick some fruit out of the trees, or berries. Cut a sprig of rosemary, an iris, rose, lavender, or wild-flower or two for the bud vase in the bathroom or kitchen. Before you head home, or on to your next destination, give the laundry room a work out and pack your bags with clean clothes. Of course, if you want to extend that vacation feeling, there is a local cleaner close by. If you have been able to resist the tire swing, take a spin or two before you leave. Maybe your last night could be spent sleeping in the hammock in the trees. Sign the guest book, and we’ll keep a light on for your next visit.
*** PLEASE NOTE: RATE SHOWN ABOVE ON THE RIGHT IS FOR UP TO 6 GUESTS. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL GUEST FEE AFTER 6 PEOPLE. ONCE YOU FILL IN THE NUMBER OF GUESTS YOUR QUOTE SHOWS THE ACTUAL PRICE . HOT TUB HEATING IS COMPLIMENTARY SUBJECTED TO CONDITIONS***
At the entryway, and around the property, are enormous granite rock outcroppings. The home has accents inside and out of granite stones, a redwood paneled master bath, oak mantels, all harvested from the property. The polished concrete floors keep the home cool in the hot summer, and help maintain the warmth in the cold winter months. The ceilings are beamed and finished in pine. Located minutes from Yosemite, Bass Lake, and Oakhurst. Outside living areas include outdoor dining table and comfy chairs, lounges around the pool, and Adirondack chairs at the river. Cook outside on the outdoor grill or cook up a storm in the stainless steel kitchen. Appliances include Viking induction stove, Thermador convection ovens, and more. Sit under the granite rock waterfall in the built-in pool ledge, or jump off a 3' rock into the pool. Of course, you could swim a lap or float in the pool as you soak in the sun. Dip your toes in the river & watch the red-tail hawks glide between trees.
Hang-out in your chair until sunset & watch a deer, rabbit or possibly raccoon come to the river. After you’ve hiked Yosemite park, return home & soak your muscles in the ground level round jetted spa next to the swimming pool. Stroll to the end of the property, walk on the golf course, & shag a couple of lost golf balls on your way. Play a round of golf, or enjoy a sandwich at the rustic clubhouse, which is also adorned in granite & pine decor. Head on back to the river, grab a volleyball & couple of friends & hit the ball around the sandy beach volleyball court. Feel the cool sand between your toes. Maybe perch yourself on a granite rock & reflect on when Miwok Indians used the grinding stones to make meal, or give it a try yourself. Set up the croquet set & play a round with your mates. The river is more like a creek in August & September, so there is a lot more sandy area to explore.
Some say there’s gold in that river. So, try your luck at panning for some gold right out your door. Maybe a nice nugget for your jewelry box, or a couple flakes as a memento of your trip. Of course, we are not making any promises and do be careful of all the fools gold in the river! If the season's right, pick some fruit out of the trees, or berries. Cut a sprig of rosemary, an iris, rose, lavender, or wild-flower or two for the bud vase in the bathroom or kitchen. Before you head home, or on to your next destination, give the laundry room a work out and pack your bags with clean clothes. Of course, if you want to extend that vacation feeling, there is a local cleaner close by. If you have been able to resist the tire swing, take a spin or two before you leave. Maybe your last night could be spent sleeping in the hammock in the trees. Sign the guest book, and we’ll keep a light on for your next visit.
*** PLEASE NOTE: RATE SHOWN ABOVE ON THE RIGHT IS FOR UP TO 6 GUESTS. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL GUEST FEE AFTER 6 PEOPLE. ONCE YOU FILL IN THE NUMBER OF GUESTS YOUR QUOTE SHOWS THE ACTUAL PRICE . HOT TUB HEATING IS COMPLIMENTARY SUBJECTED TO CONDITIONS***
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ahwahnee, CA
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
Great location for our daily outings - the ranch home had plenty of space for our group, and we enjoyed the pool as well. Unfortunately the hot tub was down for maintenance but we enjoyed the outside deck area for dinners.
The house could use some maintenance care - loose faucets, some lighting out, random TV remotes/soundbar not working and so on, but overall great stay for our friend reunion.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was amazing! Tons of space, very private and a view to die for
A few maintenance and amenity issues but nothing that can’t be fixed. Hot tub wasn’t working but it got fixed by the second day. No propane for the bbq so we couldn’t use that. All the bathroom sinks were slow draining. The kitchen utensils are lacking if you plan do cook a bunch.
6.0 / 10.0
This older home was certainly roomy enough for our family of 6 adults & four kids. We drove to Yosemite one day & spent the rest of the time on the property. The river was still running & the kids enjoyed playing in it. The pool was a hit. Both the pool & the hot tub were well maintained. One caveat: the pool is not fenced in. We were not comfortable leaving the children outside unsupervised.
The pictures with the listing should be updated. Some of the outdoor furniture seen in the pictures is gone. The volley ball area is in disrepair. The dining rooms chairs & a living room couch are now covered with slipcovers. A double oven shown is missing the top oven & a toaster oven sits in the space where the oven was. An opaque light panel in the kitchen was replaced by a clear one, exposing the inside of the light fixture. The deck railings look fine but are unstable & need to be repaired or replaced.
Supposedly the appliances were replaced in 2021. But during our stay, the top rack in the dishwasher did not work at all. The kitchen sink faucet wasn’t properly attached. In the master bath, 1 sink stopper didn’t work & we had to prop it open with a straw. Steve, the onsite manager was attentive but unable to fix these issues during our stay. Considering the condition of the house, we thought the rental price was reasonable. With greater investment, Riverbend could go from a good place to stay to a great place to stay.
4.0 / 10.0
This property is spacious with good facilities and in a lovely area. We stayed for a week with a larger family group. Unfortunately there were a series of issues concerning repairs and lack of utilities which were not responded to by the host (including leaking sink drainage, inadequate air con and lack of property maintenance). On check out day there was scheduled maintenance to electrical lines that we were not made aware of and so had no electricity, warming food in fridges, no lighting and no running water for toilets or showers, just as we were due to check out. There has been no further contact from either the host or from VRBO concerning our complaint. Despite the nice location and scenery, this trip was unfortunately overshadowed by very poor service.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family had a great time at this property. There were activities for all: swimming in the pool, floating in the river, or hanging out in the nicely air conditioned house to play games.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and quiet home that was perfect for family to be together. The pool was wonderful for the hot days, and there was plenty of shade down at the river to enjoy that area as well.
It’s a short 35 min drive to Yosemite south entrance, and only 10 mins to Oakhurst.
Overall, already ready and wanting to go back!
10.0 / 10.0
We had 6 adults and 6 kids. The layout of the house was perfect. With the pool and the river in the back there was no need to leave the property. The kids stayed outside and busy the entire 4 days we were there. We brought in our own groceries and were able to cook all our meals. I highly recommend this property for anyone with a group with many ages.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is very beautiful, spacious & unique, and we had an amazing stay. We were a group of 12 with 6 teens, and we had a plenty of space inside and especially outside! The property is amazing and the area beautiful. There is access to great mountain bike trails outside of Oakhurst. There were so many activities at the house (pool, ping pong, bocce ball, badminton, the river, tree swings, the fantastic big pool, games, etc) We were outside most of the time, but were very comfortable and occupied when inside too! Communication was great with owner and manager.
10.0 / 10.0
Sooooooo much fun. Beautiful views, gentle river access, and lovely pool. Wi-Fi is understandably slow. Well supplied for cooking. Long ride to Yosemite valley, beautiful grassy yard, and a abundance of swings.
10.0 / 10.0
Had a great stay at the property. We were a group of 14 with age range from my 1 year old to mother in law of 70. Management and owners are very responsive. The house is older but everything worked well and appliances looked newer. For what we needed and wanted to pay, we were very happy with it. We did see a volleyball court in the pictures and we were excited about that because most of us play volleyball but looks like the heavy rain washed out most of it so we were not able to use it. It was not in the description of the property, just saw it in the picture and got excited about it. Enjoying the backyard was the best part.
10.0 / 10.0
My family and I had a wonderful time at the property. We took walks around the river. The kids swam in the pool every day and we enjoyed the hot tub at night. We played several friendly game's of pool and my son and husband did a little gold panning. The house was in good shape and had everything we needed. We cooked dinner every night and used the BBQ. We had a wonderful time and the view from the home is beautiful. We enjoyed the sounds of the river and all the friendly birds when we had breakfast outside in the mornings. The owner was very helpful and quick to respond. Check in and out was easy. Would definitely recommend staying here.
10.0 / 10.0
The dishwasher was broken and someone had put away the dishes in the cupboards with food caked on them. We paid $350 for cleaning so I assumed the house would be clean. It looked like the floors had been cleaned in the middle. There were dust piles behind and under the furniture.
10.0 / 10.0
Memory Maker
We loved this house so much and are so sad to leave. It’s a magical place with the beauty of the mountains and creeek behind the house. The pool and hot tub are amazing. We loved all the games that we could play as well as the Belgium waffle maker. We can’t thank you again for your hospitality and hope to go back. It felt like an old school summer trip
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect family getaway!
This home and its surroundings is just amazing. Our family spent equal times at the river and the pool as well as relaxing and exploring the area (Bass Lake, Sugar Pine Railroad, and Yosemite). Can't wait to come again.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic experience for all!
The location of this property is phenomenal. It was perfect for our family spring break and first experience in the area. Thank you so much, everyone had a blast!
10.0 / 10.0
Family Friendly
Beautiful home and property! Very family friendly home, with excellent floor plan to accommodate a large group. Well stocked kitchen, lots of games and books available for guest use.
Two things that should be added are a vacuum cleaner for guests to vacuum area rugs, and a rake to rake leaves off bocce ball court.
Our family had a wonderful time!!
We will definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect and Secluded Riverfront Cabin
An absolute beautiful riverfront cabin. The whole family and I absolutely enjoyed the quietness and especially the nature of this location. It was awesome to have the golf course nearby and local restaurants such as the Southgate brewery to enjoy good food. This house had five spacious bedrooms for all of our guest. It had Wi-Fi and cable TV for streaming a good movie at night. Lastly, the pool and Jacuzzi made this location even more magical, deafly will be returning back!
10.0 / 10.0
Great family getaway!
Riverbend is a great place for a family get away. We spent most of our time outside during the day and came inside to prep dinner and gather around the large dining table. Outside we had great fun in the pool. We didn’t bother with heating the pool, so it was great on the 95+ degree days! Bocce ball is always fun, especially if you play while there is still some shade on the bocce court. We brought our own croquet set, so it was a fun course on the grass in the backyard since there is a slight incline to challenge the players. The pool table saw action at night after dinner and the game room plus two of the bedrooms can be closed off with a pocket door if others in the three other rooms are sleeping. There are bat houses in the trees at the end of the house opposite the pool. Go out there at sunset and wait a few minutes and you’ll see the bats swoop out of the bat house on the nightly bug hunt. Unfortunately, the second oven had died before our visit, so we made due with the one oven. Two ovens would have been great for our pizza night, but we made due. Our pizza stones fit the oven just fine. We look forward to coming back maybe in the winter or spring. You’ll love this quiet, relaxing retreat.
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise
Riverbend is awesome. The location is so beautiful you don't really have to drive out.
The house is more than fully equipped with real good appliances plus great games and sports equipment
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for family gatherings
It was just the four of us but there were so many places on the property to hang out separately or together. Very comfortable, clean,would definitely stay here again. Ran into the caretaker at the end of our stay, nice guy. Property owners are very considerate. Even in late July there was water in the river, on the property. We spent a whole afternoon hanging out in the river feeding the fish. The pool was the perfect temperature. We loved taking naps in the hammock, chilling out in the multiple seating areas in back and swinging on the heavy duty swings. Love this place!
10.0 / 10.0
Yosemite and Bass Lake
The property was the perfect size for our multi- generational family stay with plenty of room inside and out. We enjoyed the pool, spa, swings, fishing, eating and just sitting and visiting outside. The air conditioning worked well and was welcome with the high heat and the need to stay inside one day because of poor air quality. There was a pool table that got good use that day. The view out back is gorgeous and the area was quiet and felt secluded. Golf was within a few minutes on a beautiful course. Shopping in Oakhurst was convenient. We also enjoyed two days in Yosemite and another two at Bass Lake. Overall, our stay was relaxing and fun.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing home
My family had the best time being together in the beautiful pool home. We had so much fun swimming, exploring and just being together! Thank you for sharing your home with us. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful spot, everything you need
What a beautiful and fun place to bring the whole family. River, pool, mountains, other outdoor activities, pool and ping pong tables, and great gathering places abound @ Riverbend! Great proximity to Yosemite and other areas like Bass Lake and some of the Sequoia groves. Enjoyed every minute of it and hope to go back again.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Property with a great location
Our family of 12 gathered at Riverbend to celebrate the 4th of July. The home was very spacious and the pool was amazing. We spent most of the time outdoors grilling and in the pool. This house truly has everything you need to disappear into nature for a few days. Communication with the host was great.
10.0 / 10.0
Heaven away from home !
This was our third year staying at Riverbend and it never disappoints. Our families meet there from the Bay Area and LA area and we spend all of our time swimming or adventuring at the river which is steps from the backyard. The pools waterfall is a big hit with the kids as is all the fun extras like the swings, tire swing, bocce, rafts and the general tadpole collecting getting dirty outdoor life. This house truly has everything you need to disappear into nature for a few days and we can’t thank the owners for sharing it with us more!
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property and great location
Our family of 12 gathered from all over the United States to use this home as our base to reconnect and visit Yosemite Nat. Park. The home is 30 minutes from the South entrance and 1 1/2 hours from most trails and park attractions.
We cooked every meal and had our choice of a large outdoor grill, an Instantpot, stovetop, oven, toaster oven, and an air fryer/bake/dehydrater/warm combo unit. Air fryer smores are the best! The kitchen is well stocked with pans/dishes/flatware. There is a great supply of indoor fun - pool table, board games, puzzles, books and outdoor fun - ping pong, croquet, wiffle ball and bocce ball. And the pool - amazing! Lots and lots of pool toys and floats. I would recommend paying for the pool to be heated - we did and it still could have been warmer. We really appreciated the large indoor and outdoor dining tables - no need for "outcasts" at the children's table! Many choices of seating in and out of the sun around the pool.
Many adventures were taken on the surrounding property as well. The washer/dryer were useful.
Things that could be improved: the house was surface clean but needs a deep clean after each occupant. Debris and crumbs could be seen on the floor between the edge of rugs and the cabinets/wall; something fell on the floor and rolled under a bathroom cabinet - the floor was disgusting!; the top of the fridge where we attempted to store items was filthy; rugs looked they had never been moved, washed or cleaned; dishes and glasses all had a film so we used jet dry with every dishwasher load and by the end of the week, they were sparkling clean; pool/hot tub maintenance was done while we were there and he mentioned that because there was a chlorine shortage, both floating chlorine tubs were empty so he did a chlorine "dump", but several of us experienced skin disruptions called folliculitis, caused by an incorrect level of chlorine in pool/hot tub.
Excellent communication with owner: the hot tub wasn't heating properly and he remotely changed the setting; one of the toilet seats was loose and he sent the property manger Steve to fix it. We did see a baby rattle snake in the yard - we were later told we should have informed Steve so he could remove it to ensure our safety.
10.0 / 10.0
Riverbend Respite
Wonderful property for a family gathering with the river to explore and pool/tub for relaxation. The many birds around this home sing joyfully all day. We had a perfect visit!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for a family of all ages!
We are so grateful for the time we spent at your little Ahwahnee piece of paradise. Our children and grandchildren filled every minute of every day having fun and making memories. From the creek and it's boisterous bullfrog to the pool and it's refreshing fun, we couldn't have asked for a better place to re-connect as a family after a long covid separation. Thank you!
6.0 / 10.0
Wonderful location, house needs some updates
We will start with the positives- the house is in a great location- the grounds are beautiful, the scenery is impressive, and the kids LOVED having the river in the backyard. They searched for frogs daily, climbed the rocks, and spent lots of time exploring. The house is very convenient to Oakhurst (groceries, restaurants, etc) and not far at all from Bass Lake which we also enjoyed.
The kids enjoyed the pool, although it was very cold, but the hot tub did heat up very quickly which was nice and made it much more enjoyable for the adults. The biggest disappointment here was that the pool is actually not fully gated, so if you are traveling with young kids, you absolutely cannot let them go outside unsupervised which was a HUGE bummer. From the pictures everything looks like the pool is full gated, and there IS a gate, but the kids can just go around it so we just couldn't let the little ones be outside without being right there with them at all times. This alone would probably prevent us from staying here again, unfortunately.
As for the inside of the house, there were a few issues. The dryer was broken, and the solution was to call the maintenance guy to use the one in the barn, where he apparently lives (on the property) and we just did not feel comfortable doing that, so doing laundry was an issue. Also, there was no actual oven! The pictures show 2 full size ovens, but those were gone and there were mini ovens to use, but no pans that really fit in there, and we were cooking most of our meals there so this was a challenge when cooking for 8 people. The kitchen table is huge but felt really unstable and is need of replacing. The cooktop looks like it had been glued down and one corner was completely coming up from the counter. The dishwasher was pretty old and the top rack won't stay in when loading/unloading- overall the kitchen is in need of a major update.
The kids were excited about the ping pong table, except all the paddles were broken and there were no balls, so we went and bought some balls (and left them there) but the table itself probably needs to be replaced as well. The house was not super clean (cobwebs in the hallway, dirt on top of one of the bed comforters, and the tub hadn't been cleaned or turned on recently as quite a bit of red/rusty water came out when we first turned it on. Overall, location is pretty great, but the house itself needs some work/updating. We were a bit disappointed for the price paid.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice big house
We are large group of family with 11 people and love this big house very much for Yosemite vacation. Driving time from the house to closer Yosemite Park entrance is about 1.5 hours. The house has many updated cooking appliances such as Air flyer. The kids love to swim in the big pool which is out of our expectation because we think it will be very cold in first week of April. The hot tub is a gem for adults relax after day time hiking. My teenage boys first time play with pool table andsurprisinglylove it so much and make them stay away from their phones. The check in and check out process are easy and owner is also easy to reach. Special thank you to Steve who is caretaker of the house who save us from big problem.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome place...excellent location
Single story home and all you need to enjoy and relax. Pool, Spa, Waterfall, River, Movies, Games, Pool, Grill, Fully stocked kitchen. You could spend few nights at this place without going anywhere. Very next to golf course and 10 mins drive to Oakhurst.
1.0 / 10.0
We rented this property for celebrating Thanksgiving with our friends. The property is in a nice location and the backyard is great. However the house itself is dated and needs some serious upgrades. The kitchen cabinets had dated wood paneling and some of the dishes and glassware were dirty.As soon as we checked in, we noticed that the 2 ovens in the kitchen were broken. On top of it, the knobs in the stove top were missing and it wasn't fully functional. The RO water pipe was also not working. The owners kept us in woods about this issue with the kitchen appliances until we checked in. Considering COVID times, we had big plans to cook and bake for a big party and this was a major let down. The alternate cooking arrangements provided were not suitable for a big party. To make matters even worse, the bathroom sink was clogged and unusable. We got someone to fix the clog 2 days after thereby rendering one of the bathroom useless. The house is also seriously short of cleaning supplies. There were no vacuum cleaners/ sweepers, extra trash bags, kitchen towels or toilet paper. The owner expects the entire party to survive on just 2 rolls!!! Also the dishwasher was ineffective and the dishes were still dirty after a full cycle.We had to resort to reusing the trash bags and had to eventually step out and source the kitchen supplies and toiletries ourselves!!!Considering these serious short comings, we did our best to clean the house without any cleaning supplies. However the host accused us of trashing the place and causing damage to the property. They charged us a hefty cleaning fee on top of the existing cleaning fee. They were also charging an additional guest fee than the actual number of guests in our group. In spite of these shortcomings, we made the most of our stay with the cooperation of our friends. But the overall experience has left a very sour taste and I wouldn't recommend this property to my friends.
8.0 / 10.0
Good times
The kids loved it. Great family time. Hope to be back next year!
5.0 / 10.0
This was by far the best VRBO place we have rented! There was something for everyone, our active family enjoyed the pool, spa, bocce ball, the huge grass yard, the pool table and the river. We ate almost every meal outside on the huge deck. There was plenty of seating inside and out. This house is set up for large groups with ample living area inside and outside for everyone to spread out. Plenty of TV's of which we did not use as we were too busy outside playing.The pool was the biggest hit with the little ones lounging between the hot tub and jumping off the waterfall. Having 3 full bathrooms was fantastic. The master bath is huge. Some reviews say the house is dated but I prefer to call it Old Tahoe Charm with vaulted ceilings and walls of windows to let the outdoors come inside.The owner had set up chairs down at the river, we panned for gold and hung out there for an afternoon while exploring the granite boulders all along the river. It is so picturesque. There is also a sand volley ball court down by the river which we did not use as the temperature was in the 100's. The adjacent golf course was an added plus as we had a golfing group go out twice.Also appreciated all the labels and instructions on the appliances and throughout the house.The owner, Giri, was very responsive to all my inquiry's.My only regret is that we could not stay longer. Next time we will do a full week there. We spent one day at Bass Lake but the house had more than enough activity to keep us busy. I highly recommend Riverbend and we will return!
10.0 / 10.0
Beyond Our Expectations
This was by far the best VRBO place we have rented! There was something for everyone, our active family enjoyed the pool, spa, bocce ball, the huge grass yard, the pool table and the river. We ate almost every meal outside on the huge deck. There was plenty of seating inside and out. This house is set up for large groups with ample living area inside and outside for everyone to spread out. Plenty of TV's of which we did not use as we were too busy outside playing.
The pool was the biggest hit with the little ones lounging between the hot tub and jumping off the waterfall.
Having 3 full bathrooms was fantastic. The master bath is huge. Some reviews say the house is dated but I prefer to call it Old Tahoe Charm with vaulted ceilings and walls of windows to let the outdoors come inside.
The owner had set up chairs down at the river, we panned for gold and hung out there for an afternoon while exploring the granite boulders all along the river. It is so picturesque. There is also a sand volley ball court down by the river which we did not use as the temperature was in the 100's.
The adjacent golf course was an added plus as we had a golfing group go out twice.
Also appreciated all the labels and instructions on the appliances and throughout the house.
The owner, Giri, was very responsive to all my inquiry's.
My only regret is that we could not stay longer. Next time we will do a full week there. We spent one day at Bass Lake but the house had more than enough activity to keep us busy. I highly recommend Riverbend and we will return!
8.0 / 10.0
Riverbend get-a-way
This was our second stay at Riverbend. Our family enjoyed a Thanksgiving holiday there 3 years ago and wanted to experience Riverbend during the summer to take advantage of all it has to offer. It's a perfect place for a for a family gathering with so much to do especially during Covid-19 times. The weather was hot, but the house stayed cool and comfortable thanks to the air conditioning. We really enjoyed the pool, the river, bocce ball, pool table, barbecue, etc. We brought all our food with us and did not need or want to go anywhere. It was relaxing for the grandparents, but with tons of things for the children to do.
Some concerns that we had during our stay is that the house wasn't as clean as it should have been. The floors needed to be vacuumed, there was general dirt on the floors and even popcorn in the living room. Some of the dishes in the kitchen cabinets were not clean. (This is a problem with previous tenants not cleaning the dishes.) I spoke to the owner regarding all of this and he apologized offering to have someone come and clean right away. He said that there had been an unexpected emergency and a substitute cleaning person had come. Obviously they didn't do a good job. But because of the Covid situation, I didn't want anyone coming into the house. Steve, the on site caretaker reached out to us and offered to help in any way. I asked if there was a vacuum cleaner that I could use and he let me use his own vacuum. He also adjusted the pool temperature for us. He's a great guy and willing to help in any way. As someone else commented, the house is wonderful, but some of the furnishings and the stove top could use an update.
All things considered, we had a wonderful time at Riverbend.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and peaceful
Great big house, a little dated. The property is a dream. Feels like a private resort with amazing pool and river--and yes, we caught fish! Very well-stocked kitchen (hello waffle maker) and a zillion places to hang out inside and out. We will be back!
8.0 / 10.0
Gem Location
Great location to get away. The river that runs through the property creates a wonderland for the kids and adults to. Don’t forget your gold pan, we couldn’t keep our little explorers out of the river panning for gold. You know it’s a great location when your kids are choosing panning for gold or swimming in the pool over electronics. This was the perfect getaway from this crazy world we live in. Easy access to Yosemite, towns close enough to get what you need but far enough away to feel you’ve escaped into the wilderness. We’ll be back!
8.0 / 10.0
All about the outdoors
While a little tired in the details, this house was clean and comfortable. The riverside setting was wonderful for relaxing! Plenty of birdsong and wildlife sightings. The pool and hot tub were great fun, though the pool never *quite* got warm enough for us (despite working with the caretaker to increase the temperature). At this price, management should probably do a big clean out and restock of the poolside toybox and inside games closet. Yosemite Valley is a grueling hour and a half drive. Bass Lake is an easy 30 minutes. If you pass through Mariposa, Happy Burger was a happy surprise! If you're looking for lunch in Oakhurst, Love Cafe was perfect (even for non-vegans). Overall a wonderful trip!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing home & town
Our trip was simply amazing, just what our family needed. The pool/spa, river, spacious home, cute town made our stay fabulous! There was room for more than our family of 6. Our boys (9,12, 14) enjoyed fishing, playing pool, board games, BBQing, golfing. Bocce and most of all the pool. We walked to the golf course for 2 rounds and found the amazing hidden hike - thanks for the tip! The pool and spa was the highlight, felt like a private resort just for us. The instructions and many labels were very helpful. We can't not wait to go back. Worth the price!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ahwahnee?
The average price for a rental in Ahwahnee is $292 per night. This rental is $975 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Yosemite area home w/ Private River Access, Awesome Pool - Perfect for Families. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Yosemite area home w/ Private River Access, Awesome Pool - Perfect for Families. Enjoy the water!
Is Yosemite area home w/ Private River Access, Awesome Pool - Perfect for Families pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Yosemite area home w/ Private River Access, Awesome Pool - Perfect for Families?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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