Spinning Wheel Yosemite

Spinning Wheel is a truly extraordinary place to stay - my extended family was looking for a place where we could vacation together during Covid times, and the multiple cottages at Spinning Wheel fit the bill perfectly. The pictures don't do it justice - the amount of time and energy the owners have poured into the ranch is truly astounding. We stayed in the Hetch Hetchy house, and it was wonderful. Great furnishings, beautiful deck overlooking the Tuolumne River, well appointed kitchen with everything we needed. We will definitely be returning, and highly recommend Spinning Wheel to anyone looking for a truly relaxing get away that's close to Yosemite.

this place was very cool but we were there in a part of summer where it was over 100°. The AC in the room was popping the electrical repeatedly. The trick was to put the AC onto high so that it wasn't revving up and down constantly, which helped a bit.

What can I say, but this place is AMAZING!! We came up here for a few days to relax, enjoy the quiet sounds of nature, and to take in the beautiful surroundings.. man, did this place deliver !!! The cottage is a very beautiful set up. So simple, it has all you need right at your fingertips! The detached bathroom is big and amazing with a large shower to enjoy .. the surrounding are set up with an amazing peacefulness park like setting. The birds and bees, just hanging around in the crisp clean air. Two of the most well behaved, four legged fur babies running around, keeping us safe ..our neighbors were all wonderful, very polite & respectful. This is a very calm and relaxing retreat. The owners Matt , Britney and family are the best, and we thank you for sharing your little slice of heaven with us! Adam O & Amy T

Was so perfect! Sadly the homes burnt down in December but they rebuilt and did a wonderful job. We had 11 people and stayed Chaw'se House, the blue one. Four bedrooms and plenty of room for more than 11. Brand new so all the amenities were more than we would expect in a rental in the middle of "no where". Patrick and Heather were very hospitable and took great care of us. We took advantage of the pool but the kids preferred the river behind the house. They played with rocks, which is a nice change from playing with laptops. I would recommend stocking up on food on your way in at Raley's market about 30-40 min outside of town. The fridge has filtered water and that was a nice benefit for stocking up before hiking for the day. Pros:Beautiful housePlenty of roomComfortable beds with lots of bedding and pillows Provides bath towels, washer, dryer, all kitchen the necessities, and tons of DVDs and player. Beautiful deck with outdoor seatingFire pit with smores run by Patrick (manager) Pool and hot tub About 45 min to Yosemite Valley Wifi if needed at main campground area (walking distance from our house)Patrick and Heather are super nice and hospitable Cons:No cell or wifi in the house - we actually thought this was a plus, but others might find annoying Little field mice and bugs will find way in if your don't keep doors shut. We did not have an issue bc the field mouse visited and left quickly No restaurant or store close by, so prepare accordingly for food We highly recommend and only regret we did not stay longer!

This place is rock! Just finish of the Tatian of four then spending will waive the place is amazing on the property there's a few vacation rental place we had the river resident I was amazing I want to cooperate with kids this patient differently kids friendly they have I am pulling onto them and amazing river we came on a very busy long weekend and we had the quiet that we need!!! The communication with the owners was great!!! We came all on our anniversary and my wife thing that we're gonna do it every year from now, that sounds like a plan!!! Again if you're looking for a quiet place away from everyone this is your spot!!!!!

Spend 2 nights at the River House! We had an awesome time! So much for the family to do on the property..Staff were friendly and very welcoming! Can't wait to return!! Highly recommended

The Spinning Wheel is such a special place that it's hard to fully describe. The artistic and personal details throughout the retreat - from the wooden carvings to the hand-picked stones to the Buddhist influences - add spiritual touch that fully complements a return to nature. We stayed in the Sun House and Crescent Cottage this time, but rented here before in 2012 before the devastating Rim Fire. Matt and Britney have done such an amazing restoring the property, including several new family rentals. They are also the perfect hosts! This is perfect for an extended family vacation (all together, yet apart in multiple cottages) or a quick getaway from the stresses of daily life. It's the gateway to Yosemite, so the perfect place to explore the valley and hike Half Dome, but also can be enjoyed without even setting foot into the park. Numerous rivers, such as the Middle Fork of the Toulemne River, and waterfalls are nearby for fishing, swimming and exploring. They also have an extensive reading and video collection. We cannot wait to come back. Thank you for sharing your amazing family retreat with us.

The Sun House was a wonderful place for our Spring trip to Yosemite. Spacious & comfortable, we had everything we needed for cooking (including a grill with charcoal, and a chimney), a very comfortable bed and a luxury bath/shower. My husband and I relaxed on the patio each morning and evening, watching birds and enjoying the beautiful grounds, as well as the pool and hot tub. Location is within 15 minutes of Yosemite Big Oak Flat entrance gate, close to Hetch Hetchy, and in the Stanislaus National Forest, so we could get an early start to hiking and beat the crowds. The road leading to Spinning Wheel can be a bit challenging this year, due to a recent flood and washouts, so go slowly and be careful not to veer off the drive. Our hosts, the owners Britney and Matthew, greeted us upon arrival, made sure we were familiar with the home and property, and during a brief power outage due to an evening thunderstorm, checked in to make sure the generator restored our electricity. It was fun to explore the property and walk across the bridge, and I'd love to return in the summer to swim in the river! Thousands of stars in the sky away from city lights made this the perfect vacation spot!

We loved our time here. Went with other families and rented different houses. Beautiful place. Kind people. River and pool such a treat. Special memories. Hope to go back...

Rates that were displayed were misleading. Very poor communication via email. When I called, I spoke to one of the "CareTakers". He was very rude and laughed at me. Not the type of place that I would entrust my precious family vacation time to. I ask to speak with the owners themselves and he laughed again and said this conversation is over and hung up. Who does that?!?