SUNSET INN Yosemite Cabins

"Located just 2 miles from Yosemite's entrance gates, the Sunset Inn is the perfect antidote to the hubbub you encounter in the valley. Surrounded by old-growth forest, the inn's 2 acres were once a bustling logging camp, then became a tourist camp, and now are a world apart, complete with a frog pond, chicken coop, and hiking trails in every direction. The three cabins here are not new by any means, but have been lovingly restored by Bill Nickell, the carpenter-innkeeper who owns and operates the place with his wife, Lauren. (They've called the property home since the 1970s.) Each cabin has attractive woodwork, quilts, a wood-burning or gas stove, and a full kitchen. The comfy indoors are matched outdoors with picnic tables, barbecue grills, and porches that are ideal to watch the phenomenon from which the inn took its name. The Nickells also manage a four-bedroom log home a few miles west."

This review is also published in the NY Times as well as the LA Times:
http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/california/yosemite-national-park/53273/sunset-inn/hotel-detail.html

http://travel.latimes.com/destinations/high-sierra/yosemite-national-park/hotels/sunset-inn

Review of Sunset Inn from another terrific travel guide:

'MOON HANDBOOKS- YOSEMITE', BY ANN MARIE BROWN *

Second Edition 2006

"For an unusual and secluded stay in a mountain setting nearly a stone's throw from Yosemite, book one of the three Craftsman-style cabins at Sunset Inn. Located off the main highway, the cabins are set on a lush meadow surrounded by huge pine trees. If it's a hot summer day in Groveland, it will be much more comfortable here- you're at 4,500 feet elevation, the same as the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite, which is a mere two miles away. Two of the cabins are perfectly sized for couples, with queen-size beds, fully equipped kitchens, private bathrooms, and wood burning stoves. The 'family cabin' has two separate bedrooms and can accommodate up to five people. The cabin interiors have been recently remodeled and are cozy and comfortable."
(Please note: We now have a king size bed in one of the 'couples' cabins.)

*We highly recommend the Moon Handbooks- Yosemite. This informative guide to Yosemite is so thorough, we have a copy available for your use in each of our cabins.

Review from:

'TIME OUT CALIFORNIA', by Time Out Guides Ltd.

"Many visitors opt to stay at lodgings outside the park, sometimes because in-park lodgings are booked, sometimes because of the wider range of options 'outside'."
"An intimate choice within only a few miles of the park boundary is a cozy cabin at SUNSET INN."

COMMENTS FROM OUR GUEST BOOKS

"11/6/6 (Or so) (Time seems irrelevant, except for the seasons, of course.) Gorgeous weather. Rays of sun penetrated the forest, brilliantly lighting the yellow leaves. It was beautiful. I would have suspected a photograph of such color to been "doctored". And, how appropriate to appreciate the Valley and above from a home base such as this: the quintessential, cozy comfortable cabin in the woods." Leelane & Fred, Los Altos, CA

"Tuesday night, August 9, 2005- After driving through 35 states and running up my Saturn's odometer 11,000 miles in the last eight weeks, this [SUNSET INN] is exactly the kind of place I want to be bedding down in." Eric Peterson, Frommers travel writer.

"I can't tell you how wonderful our stay was at the Larkspur Cabin. We talk about it often and wish we were back there again. We had very enjoyable experiences both during the evenings at the cabin and in the daytime at Yosemite. We've been telling all our friends and family what an unbelievably quiet, secluded and wonderful place we found to stay near Yosemite.
We're looking forward to coming back again some day soon."
Norbert & Ann Een
St Paul, MN

What a place! It gave all that we needed; peace, tranquility, rest... A break from the rigours of modern living- not once did I feel I needed to hear news/blues. Although we live 6000 miles away, Yosemite & Sunset Inn will stay close. Hope to return- many thanks,
Jamie & Laura
Bath, U.K.

"Beautiful cabins, scenery, & sunrises. We loved the peace and serenity here. Thanks so much for giving us such a wonderful place to stay. We'll be back."
N. & K. Los Gatos, CA

Bill & Lauren,
After many days of biking-hiking in Yosemite, it was wonderful to return to a welcome home. What a treat to see our first white headed woodpecker! Wow! It was a wonderful stay. Thanks for everything!
Y-Jen

"Modern technology (the internet) brought us to peace and tranquility." B.S.& R.N. Hampshire, U.K.

"We really enjoyed the quiet, peaceful, at home atmosphere here." L.L. & C.J. Raleigh, NC

"Whatever we imagined, this was far, far better. We loved everything from the cats and chickens to the slow burning fire... Can't think of anywhere more different from home... We must come back..." D. & G. London, England

"...like so many others, we found peace and renewal here. Even the rooster became our spiritual teacher." F.& M. Laguna Niguel, CA

"This is a cute little place that we found charming. We felt safe and taken care of..." B.J. & S.J. Santa Clara, CA

RELATED LINKS-
For your convenience we offer links to other web sites you may find of interest:

THE YOSEMITE RIVER CABIN VACATION HOME ANOTHER FABULOUS VACATION HOME MANAGED BY SUNSET INN

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