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Chiqui
3 weeks ago
With kids
Indescribable 10 out 10....definitely going back soon! WE MISS THE DOGS 🐕
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marilyn
3 weeks ago
With kids
Gorgeously rugged property, amazing views, awesome host, super fun hipcamp.
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Bharath Raj
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Gold Wall Ranch & Vineyard
“We had a great time at this place. The views were beautiful in the morning and even more stunning at sunset. The bathroom was clean, and the overall space was very nice. Highly recommend!”
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Aiden
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The Painted Lake
Perfect spot to get away for the weekend! The cabin area was clean and the owners friendly. To get down to the cabin is a little steep but if you don’t feel confident getting down or out of there the owner kindly offered to help out. Great for animal lovers as the horses, chickens, goats, and more are always nearby. The fresh eggs in the morning were the cherry on top. There’s only a porta potty on site but it was in A1 condition. Definitely recommending to friends and family.
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Betsy
October 2025
With pets
Jeremy's "Super View Cabin" is a fun getaway with amazing view of the lake and accompanied by friendly animals. The cabin is comfortable with a queen size bed and an amazing view for sunrise and sunset.
Amenities: Next to the cabin, Jeremy provides a picnic table with umbrella, chairs, propane fire pit, trash bin, BBQ stove and an outdoor shower powered by solar. While there is a water hose next to the BBQ, you may also use the outdoor kitchen area a short walk down the hill next to the chicken coop.
Activities: Enjoy the view for sure! But if you're looking for other activities, there are plenty of friendly farm animals where you can get fresh eggs from the hen, say hello to the sheep/goats, and walk by the horses grazing on the grass. Like what others have said, the lake is a steep 20 min walk down and it will be challenging for little ones or elderly. If you do get to the lake, Jeremy provides kayak for you to bring down to the lake. There isn't quite an easy to hang out "beach area" of sort because it's quite rocky as the water has receded considerably for central CA agricultural needs.
The super view cabin is fairly private unless you have people who camping further down driving back and forth often. Otherwise, it's a relaxing getaway for Hipcampers looking for a great lake view, fresh eggs daily and a friendly host.
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Tanja
October 2025
With pets
The tree house was cozy and comfortable. The outdoor kitchen had everything we needed. The views and scenery were beautiful. Stargazing at night was incredible. I highly recommend booking a stay here ❤️
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Ashutosh
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The Painted Lake
I booked the lake view cabin to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The cabin itself was super cute, cozy, and had large windows perfect for stargazing at night. The view from the cabin was absolutely epic — both sunrise and sunset were breathtaking, and the lake was stunningly beautiful.
The property has a lovely rustic charm with friendly animals like dogs, hens, sheep, goats, lambs, and a horse. There’s even a kayak available if you want to explore the lake, which we really enjoyed.
Jeremy was an amazing host — friendly, responsive, and went above and beyond by arranging a beautiful bouquet for my wife at my request. He patiently answered all my questions since it was my first glamping experience, which made everything smooth and enjoyable.
One small note for first-time campers: the portable toilet is a bit away from the cabin and doesn’t have a traditional flush, so it might be an adjustment at first.
Overall, we had an incredible stay and would definitely love to come back again — next time with our friends!
⭐ Rating: 5/5 — Highly recommended!
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Yulia
October 2025
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Brenda
October 2025
With kids
Loved it here! Hosts were super friendly and accommodating. Will come back!
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HARMINDER
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The Painted Lake
We followed the host’s directions (not Google Maps) and arrived without any issues. The host greeted us warmly and showed us to our cabin. The road from the main house down to the cabin is a bit steep but well-maintained with gravel — I drove a truck without any problems, and even saw a Honda Accord make it up and down. As long as you drive slowly and carefully, any car should be fine.
The cabin itself was beautiful and peaceful, with a stunning view — you can even see the lake right from the bed. The grill was perfect for cooking, and although the bathrooms were a short walk away, we didn’t mind. We spent time down by the lake and enjoyed seeing the horses, sheep, and chickens on the property (and even got fresh eggs from the coop!). The stargazing at night was incredible. I never seen so many stars.
The only small downside was that a larger group was camping below the cabin, so a few cars passed by, but it still felt private and quiet overall. The host — friendly, helpful, and shared some exciting plans for future improvements. We’d definitely stay here again and might try the other cabin next time, though this one has the best lake view.
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mahmoud
October 2025
With kids
great views, great host, lots of animals - if you have kids they will be entertained while you enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
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Jasper
October 2025
3 nights at Yosemite Westlake Camp
Mac’s cabin was a comfortable and beautiful experience. We enjoyed each moment that he came by and spoke with us. He took the time to check in on us with friendly laughter. The restrooms and showers were very conveniently located. The amenities like the microwave and heater were very handy. At the end of our trip, Mac was very friendly enough to leave us with hand picked tomatoes and a watermelon from his garden. Not to mention that I made an oversight on our trip dates and Mac was more than accommodating to push up our stay and adjust the dates. He’s very helpful and his campground is top notch across the board. Highly recommend would come again.
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Katrina
October 2025
4 nights at Yosemite Westlake Camp
We very much enjoyed our stay in the Long the Way cabin. Wifi /service was a downfall but..camping. They out a lot of effort into the little ammenities in our cabin down to bandaids and cleaning supplies and coffee and snacks and bottled water. They were accommodating when we asked for anything. Thanks!
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Matt
September 2025
With pets
Had an great stay in the Super View Cabin on Jeremy and Michelle's farm!
The view is incredible (sunrise is top notch and you can watch it from the cabin), animals are friendly, and the lake is a short walk down from the campsites/cabins.
Jeremy also gave us many great recommendations for restaurants and wine tasting in the area.
We'll absolutely be back!
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Troy
September 2025
With kids
Matt and Eve were wonderful hosts! It was so much fun being on the land, seeing the animals, and sharing a meal. Optimal distance to Yosemite, highly recommend!
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Marc
September 2025
With pets
Jeremy was easy going and we had the whole property to our self’s , the dogs there are so friendly .
Was able to just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Thanks again Jeremy and puppies was great time.
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Isabella
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Indian Flat Campground
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location to Yosemite is super convenient and the facilities were better than we expected. Bathrooms/ showers/ common spaces were clean and it was nice to be able to walk next door to the hotel to have access to their pool and fast wifi. I will definitely be staying here again!!
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Angie
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Happy Hedgehog RV
Location was great. We enjoyed the hot tub every night- saw lots of shooting stars!
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Devin
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping
We loved the queen bed tent! Exactly what we hoped for and more. The bathrooms were super clean and the grill set up was great. Thank you Ash and the rest of the team at Wildhaven for such a great stay :)
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claudia
September 2025
Weekend Trip to The Painted Lake
My family and i we enjoy the view, the 3 dogs that were around us, the fresh eggs, was a fantastic weekend, i love to cook outdoors, everything was perfect, we love animals, the horses are so sweet,, I really recommend this place. Jeremy was a very good host, thank you very much.
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