Yosemite Bass Lake Finegold Retreat

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 444.6 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
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Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen

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North Fork, CA

North Fork Recreation Area Memorial Park
‪13 min drive‬
Bass lake Recreation Area
‪17 min drive‬
Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Sofa Bed

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Hello, we love to Host for Homeaway.
We are nestled just a few miles from Bass Lake and about 25 miles from the South Gate Hwy 41 Entrance. The Valley is 35 miles from the Southgate (approx. 1.5 hours in good conditions). I suggest getting an early start because travel times greatly increase during holidays and summer months. PLEASE CHECK YOSEMITE ABOVE FOR RESERVATIONS FOR SUMMER MONTHS.
Here, you will find a quaint private studio apartment that accommodates up to four people (two per bed). Currently there is one queen bed and one sofa bed (queen). Please note the price reflects for the first two people. There are additional charges for each person after. The apartment has a full mini kitchen furnished with dinnerware, coffee maker, microwave and necessities to enjoy an indoor meal.
Outdoors you will find the property peaceful and inviting with gorgeous views of Goat Mountain. The back yard is spacious and opens up to a path that leads to our seasonal Fine Gold Creek. (Please note: we are currently under some landscaping construction)
If, after visiting Yosemite or Bass Lake you still need something to do, you can check out North Fork and Bass Lake’s local attractions. Just down the road from Fine Gold Retreat is beautiful Manzanita Lake. It is a perfect little lake with the most peaceful setting for fishing, swimming or just hanging out to feed the ducks. It even has built-in grills so you can BBQ a few hamburgers. Manzanita Lake is one of my favorite places. Trust me; you will not regret taking the time to visit this special place.
North Fork is also home to the Mono Indian Museum and an art gallery that hosts local mountain artists. North Fork has the best pizza and Mexican food restaurant you could ask for.
Fourth of July weekend is a busy time for North Fork and Bass Lake. The weekend of July 4th, North Fork hosts our annual Loggers Jamboree where professionals and amateurs alike can show off their logging and timber skills. The jamboree is preceded by our local (OK, maybe a little corny) 4th of July parade.
Finally, we mustn’t forget about one of the best Independence Day fireworks displays at Bass Lake. People from all over the world come to celebrate the freedom of our wonderful country.

Property manager

Bret and Janel Nielsen

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Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please let me know if there are children under 5yr

Events

Events allowed

Events/parties upon request-Extra charges apply

Pets

No pets allowed

May consider under special circumstances

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Electronic cigarettes ok. NO Marijuana/ period!

Obey 15 mph rule on our road

The cancellation policy stands as is. We will no longer be giving refunds outside of the cancellation policy. Please visit Rules and Policies

Unforseen things happen. We suggest that our guests acquire travelers insurance or check with your credit card company as they may offer protection.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Events/parties upon request-Extra charges apply

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Fork

Located in North Fork, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. North Fork Town Hall and Fresno Flats Historical Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum of the Sierra and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.

North Fork, CA

What's nearby

Sierra-Mono Indian Museum - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
North Fork Recreation Area Memorial Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
Bass lake Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
Indian Lakes Park - 44 min drive - 32.3 km
Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians - 46 min drive - 48.2 km

Restaurants

‪Miller's Landing Resort - ‬11 min drive
‪The Forks Resort - ‬16 min drive
‪Ducey's On The Lake - ‬24 min drive
‪Pines Bar - ‬23 min drive
‪Casa Velasco Mexican Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yosemite Bass Lake Finegold Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Yosemite Bass Lake Finegold Retreat?

As of 11 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite Bass Lake Finegold Retreat on 12 May 2025 start from AU$260.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Yosemite Bass Lake Finegold Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yosemite Bass Lake Finegold Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yosemite Bass Lake Finegold Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sierra-Mono Indian Museum and North Fork Recreation Area Memorial Park. North Fork Town Hall and Westbrook Wine Farm are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay to visit 3 national parks.

This place was perfect for us to visit Yosemite Sequoia and Kings Canyon national Parks. Our hosts were very helpful and inviting and responded to anything that we needed help with. I would recommend this as a great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

9 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Finegold Retreat

Amazing in all areas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ellie B.

19 Apr 2019

An peaceful place for a holiday close to Yosemite.

A very peaceful setting. Janel and Bret were wonderful hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Polina

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Our staying in this place was wonderful. Clean, quiet, convenient. The host was very friendly and helpful. We recommend this property to everybody.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay in North Fork

Cute, cozy, clean apartment. Hosts were super nice. Nice country view to enjoy while drinking your coffee in the morning. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our Yosemite getaway!

Perfect little place for our stay while visiting Yosemite! The hosts are such nice people & of course the homemade cookies were delicious! Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natascha W., Mariposa, usa

14 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

The owners were so amazing! They were so kind and welcoming with my family. We all had a grwat time.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Stockton, Ca

5 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay in North Fork

We have stayed here a few times now. One of our favorites. Great hosts, cozy, clean, cute, and quiet. Oh and those cookies…….:)

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marié513, Los Angeles, California

30 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

My husband and I stayed here for a couple of nights and it was so great! Everything was very clean and the communication and attention were spectacular! About a 40-50min drive to get to Yosemite in December. Definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick K.

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Bret and Janel were the best of hosts. Easy communication, gentle spirits. We loved the animals and the back to nature vibe. This could not have been more peaceful. Thanks to you both

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

2 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I loved the Finegold retreat! It is a beautiful property and everything was immaculate. My room was spacious and very comfy, Janel (the host) is lovely and was so friendly and helpful suggesting hikes etc. She also leaves homemade cookies (yummm!) and gave me home made ice cream. I'd love to go back and stay longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

23 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

North fork 4 day getaway

Neighborhood stay away from town. Beautifu property with all we needed to hideaway or enjoy the great outdoors. Beautiful home with accommodations for private guest quarters. Access to property hiking bbq or just close the doors and cuddle on the couch to read play games watch tv. Wifi access worked great. No complaints

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla L.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcome Respite

We had driven down from Sacramento to take a day tour at Yosemite. It was lovely to arrive to such a welcoming space and rest up for our tour. The cookies left were amazing. After our tour it was wonderful to retire and relax after a very busy day to prepare for our return to Sacramento. A nice getaway weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boni M.

17 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father and Son

My son and I stayed for a couple nights to get caught up, he lives in LA and I had a business meeting in Fresno. It was a great quiet place and the hospitality was 5 star. Including the fresh baked cookies. I would recommend this place. We hiked to Stevenson Falls and then spent the afternoon on a jet ski and swimming at Shaver Lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

13 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cute, rural property, far from the crowds. Lovely hosts. Very relaxing. About 30 minutes to Yosemite park gates, 90 minutes to the valley. It worked well for us visiting the valley. Microwave, aircon, etc.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Hosts = Great Stay !

Brett & Jan are exceptional at anticipating ALL of the needs that might be needed or appreciated by their guests, as well as being available to accommodate any questions. We felt super comfortable and relaxed from the time we opened the door ! Quiet nights and good bed made for good sleep! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet cozy getaway

This little cabin is so cute and cozy. We had such a great time here. Bret & Janel are such hospitable friendly people. We had everything we needed and more. The property is beautiful and theres plenty to do with just a little drive. While on our trip we enjoyed different areas of Bass Lake, Yosemite and Manzanita Lake in North Fork. We also enjoyed the property's creek and backyard area where we played darts, catch and went on a little walk. It was so peaceful and beautiful and we would be happy to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WOW! Awesome place!

First off what everyone says about the cookies is true. Amazing!! We were lucky enough to stay at the time that plums were ready to pick and Janel told us to help ourselves. We picked a few and had them as snacks while hiking at Yosemite and they wrre yummy. Great hospitality. The room was spotless when we arrived and was perfect for our stay. We hope to stay again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

12 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This apartment has beautiful furnishings done to represent what a person would expect living by Yosemite National Park. There were many little extras that I didn’t expect such as the homemade cookies. Extremely clean and well thought out.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gil

20 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

We had a wonderful stay! On arrival, we were greeted with yummy cookies, which was a nice surprise after a long drive. The property was spotless - very clean and fresh. We had everything we needed, including plenty of help and advice on-hand from Janel! After long days trekking through Yosemite, we felt comfortable and relaxed in the property, and had a good night’s sleep. We would definitely come back when visiting the area - excellent hosts, comfortable and spacious property, with fantastic proximity to Bass Lake and Yosemite!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brantlea

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a lovely stay! Clean, comfortable, more spacious then I expected. Very close to Bass Lake but quieter. We saw deer in the driveway and the dark skies can’t be beat. Dogs were sweet. It was hit outside but the AC worked great. The Welcome cookie was one of the best I have ever had. I need the recipe.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edgar A.

9 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay for couples and quick trip

We had a wedding to attend in Bass Lake and decided to spend the day in Yosemite. The home was so nice, cozy, and comfortable with a good view from the window. It felt like we were between Bass Lake and Yosemite. We had everything we needed for a quick getaway. It felt so private and the area is nice and quiet. At night you get a beautiful view of the stars. Our hosts were quick to respond to any questions we had before our trip. We would definitely love to come back and stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Stepping into the studio for first time we were so happy to see a very clean, spacious unit. It had everything we needed and more. Bed was comfortable which was a huge plus since we were hiking everyday in Yosemite and needed good nights sleep. The air conditioner worked exceptionally well and cooked fast! The shower was perfect also! I really can’t think of anything we didn’t like! The owners thought of everything. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B., Los Angeles

24 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property, comfortable unit, kindest hosts

Janelle greeted us outside right when we pulled up and kindly made herself available for any questions. She had baked us chocolate chip cookies which were ready in the perfectly clean and comfortable unit. We were invited to explore the property and enjoyed reading near the creek. They also have a firepit with swinging benches and a swing with a great lawn. Kids would love this place! We enjoyed chatting with Janelle and Bret, they are so friendly and just wonderful people. They were an abundance of information about the area and dining options too. Definitely want to come back here!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bret and Janel Nielsen

We started out as a young married couple moving to North Fork over thirty years ago. We love our area and are excited about sharing our mountain with you. We are a family of music, so don't be surprised if you hear a strumming guitar, or other acoustic instruments from time to time. We would love for you to join in if you are so inclined.

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Sofa Bed

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