After 10 years of using VRBO, this will be my first negative review and I could rant for much longer than my character limit. Long story short, I submitted the information requested in the link they provided to me one month before my arrival date. I was under the understanding I would get access information 24 hours before my arrival. I had no communication from the host that anything was awry. Upon arrival we were not given access, and due to lack of cell signal and Wi-Fi access were unable to communicate effectively or open the rental agreement link they were requiring. We were left stranded in Yosemite West, which is not exactly close to anything else. We had to emergently find other accommodations and sleep on the floor of someone elseâs place. Grand welcome texted after 11 PM that they hoped I was enjoying the place⊠The place they had never given me access to. In trying to get a refund, they only refunded the cleaning fee and the security deposit which I find unacceptable given that they left my family stranded. This has never happened with any other VRBO rental. We are still trying to get this resolved with VRBO. So buyer beware, Book elsewhere!
The place was very clean and kitchen well stocked. A good location for proximity to the park. The bad thing was no tv because it was all streaming and internet did not work. You could not use WiFi on your phone either due to internet issue. Also no privacy. Your screen door viewed the parking lot. Everyone that walked by could look right into the room. You had to keep blind closed.
Elmer's Hideout in Yosemite was fantastic. It was recently renovated and was spotless. It felt like home. It had extra touches like welcome boxes for kitchen and bathroom needs. It also included kitchen extras such as spices, oil and great cooking pans and utensils. Another nice touch were books about the park and hiking. They also had board games to help pass the time. Because cell service is spotty in the park, the condo had connectivity through Starlink for the TV and phones. Being located in the park made it a quicker trip to the sites. Prior to our visit, when I asked a few questions, I received quick, friendly responses. I would highly recommend Elmer's Hideout through Grand Welcome!
Looks just like the pictures. It was about 30 min away from Yosemite Valley, but it was nice being able to go through the tunnel and experience the Tunnel View at different times of the day. Anytime we had a question, it was answered quickly.
This is a nice property but I feel was oversold online. Itâs so well stocked so we really appreciated that. However, the bed, bedding⊠etc is of quite poor quality and it definitely could have been cleaner. In terms of the location, whilst it might be obvious to some, this is at least a 30 minute drive from the main areas in the National Park, so just a warning!
The property was exactly as listed in the pictures and was a perfect location between Yosemite valley and mariposa grove. The appliances in the property all seemed new and well maintained. When we had an issue with the lock on our 3rd day, the property manager was quick in helping us. Would stay here again.