Reviews of Hidden Falls Retreat Peaceful Guesthouse Near Yosemite
42097 River Falls Road, Oakhurst, CA 93644, United States

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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely amazing place to stay if you wish to visit Yosemite. Cindy and Mark are so kind and everything you could want is here. Don't look further, book this place it's worth it!
What a joy it was having you stay with us and meeting you! Thank you for your wonderful review, our goal is always to make our guests feel welcomed and comfortable. We miss you already and hope you can return soon for another visit!
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCindy & Mark were the 'Host with the Most'. The property was beautiful, the accommodations were outstanding, and the attention to our needs was 'Over the Top'! We were very impressed with the 'OPPS Basket' which provided all the essentials needed if you forgot any necessaries. A quick 45 minute drive to the Yosemite Entrance...... Absolutely the best place to stay!
Nothing, Nada, Nietes, Niete, Nichts, Nik, Nicho,
Thank you so much for staying with us and taking the time to write this wonderful review! We enjoyed meeting you and hope one day soon you can return for another visit. Take care, Cindy and Mark
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWhat a beautiful property! So clean! And the view is amazing!
It was a pleasure having you stay with us! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to the next time you're able to return. Thank you for taking the time to give your kind review. Best regards, Cindy
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSo beautiful! Fabulous bed. Got the needed rest and enjoyed all the little nice touches… coffee selection, fire pit and night lights, bathtub, etc.
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Thank you Karen for taking the time to give us your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure meeting you. So happy that you enjoyed everything and hope you will be able to return soon. Thanks again, Cindy
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat place to stay for our visit to Yosemite national park. Very friendly host. Comfortable en quiet.
Thank you Mees for choosing us for your stay and for your review! It was a pleasure meeting you both. So happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you are enjoying the rest of your trip in the U.S.!
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location 30min drive from Yosemite south entrance with valley and waterfall views. The room's decoration is very tasteful and the bathroom is particularly nice. The bed is very comfortable. The hosts are helpful whilst giving you privacy and the terrace was a great place to relax (and work). Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Initially wasn't sure what to do with the dirty dishes as no washing up facilities but this was swiftly sorted by the hosts. The wifi was a bit a patchy but generally acceptable. We didn't try streaming anything.
Thank you for your kind words regarding Hidden Falls Retreat! Your input on the dishes was helpful and has prompted us to improve our system. Regarding the wi-fi, we were sorry to hear about your experience and will definitely check into it because no guest has ever reported a problem with it. We are hopeful that someday you might be able to return, it was a pleasure having you as our guests.
Thank you for your kind words regarding Hidden Falls Retreat! Your input on the dishes was helpful and has prompted us to improve our system. Regarding the wi-fi, we were sorry to hear about your experience and will definitely check into it… Show more
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHidden Falls was very enjoyable for our 55th anniversary trip to Yosemite. Best bathroom and closet you’ll ever find, as well as a super comfortable bed. Having a refrigerator with the freezer was a great surprise. The hosts were very accommodating and shared excellent restaurant information.
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Thank you Maureen for taking the time to do a review and your kind words, it is appreciated! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to a return stay in the future.
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable stay. Cindy was a great host and super helpful and friendly. Would recommend this gem to anyone wanting to explore yosemite
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Thank you Conor for the wonderful review! We are so happy that you were so pleased with your stay with us. It was such a pleasure meeting you.
Reviewed: 25 October 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe owners were very kind and welcoming. They provided advice on the best tracks and locations. We further received helpful comments on the nearby area.
Thanks for staying with us Daniel and for the great review. We hope to see you again.
Reviewed: 21 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewPerfect annex for a couple visiting Yosemite. Bedroom, walk in wardrobe and bathroom were all huge spaces, very clean and accommodating layout. Bed was huge and super comphy. Good air con. Nice to have a small space outside to look at the stars. 15 min drive to Yosemite national park entrance (if no traffic) and 5mins drive to local food places. So perfect for a Yosemite trip. Never met the host, all contactless for check in - but she was very accommodating with any needs and responsive by message.
Shower pressure was quite weak, but does the job. Amazing looking bath but didn’t use it.
Thanks for your great review
Reviewed: 26 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe appartment was absolutely wonderful! It looks great, everything was clean and the location is stunning. We came late in the evening and it was really easy to find. There are signs to show the way. Bathroom was big and had everything you could need. There were information about the nature and the area around the appartment. Also the outdoor area was beautiful as well!
Nothing!
Thanks for the excellent review Felix
Reviewed: 12 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe property was amazing. The view was gorgeous. We were so comfortable at the property, we did not have time to take advantage of the surroundings outside of location!
Loved everything about the property. Very organized and welcoming with pertinent information on Yosemite and surrounding area. Hosts are wonderful.
Thanks for the fantastic review
Reviewed: 11 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReally nice and spacious, well equipped place to stay in a lovely setting. The outdoor area was lovely and everything was very clean and well presented.
Thanks for your review
Reviewed: 10 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewA spacious and clean accommodation with an ideal location to Yusemite National Park
On line it mentions kitchen equipment and microwave but there is no actual kitchen making it impossible to cool and self-cater which was what we were hoping to do.
Thank you for the review. I will double check the listing, but i am pretty sure it says microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker.
Reviewed: 24 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewNice place, clean, well maintained, very comfortable. Excellent location.
Not face-to-face contact with owners, all remote. 2nd appartement is in construction, outside area/garden need organization.
Thanks for the nice review. The outside will have new landscaping the next time you arrive
Reviewed: 28 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewI liked the spacious bedroom and bathroom. Everything was clean and new. The bed was very comfortable. I liked the fact that we were able to watch TV without having to enter my personal account and password. The location was quiet and fairly remote, but restaurants were a quick drive away. The microwave and coffee maker were awesome and the refrigerator was stocked with bottled water. The linen was nice and new.
It was difficult to drag our wheeled suitcases through the gravel. The shower did not have a grab bar either inside or outside. The high bar stools were pretty, but hard for us to sit in. We prefer low chairs. But these are minor things compared to the things that I liked about our stay here.
Thanks for staying with us and the nice review.
Reviewed: 16 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewPrivacy. Well appointed and comfortable suite.
Parking. Need screened outside space to enjoy the evenings. Normal mosquito activity requires enclosure.
Thanks for the review, but we find in our area a little mosquito spray usually takes care of the problem.
Reviewed: 9 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewLarge open room and was homely
Ants in the room especially by fridge
Thanks for the review. Yes, ants are a constant issue that we deal with in the mountains.
Reviewed: 19 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVery cosy and clean. Better than my expectations.
Reviewed: 12 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewSpacious beautiful setting.