Yosemite Peregrine Lodging

We were so uncomfortable and disappointed with our room we left after just one night of our three night stay, and found a room at the nearby Wowona Lodge. We’re on a three month trip of the States and this is the first time we’ve ever had to abandon lodgings like this. At just shy of $ 300 per night we were hoping for a cosy little base from which to explore the area. Unfortunately our hopes were dashed.
Our room was nothing like advertised: shabby and makeshift with a stained carpet and a bathroom (literally) the size of a closet. Everything in the room was threadbare and cut rate, from the curtains (and shower curtain) that fell down all the time to the bed linen that was cheap and tatty. Instead of proper glasses we had scratched plastic cups.
Our cupboard was clearly being used for linen storage, and we had to ask for it to be removed. There were more filled storage bins under the bed, which also has a low bookcase shoved behind it instead of a proper headboard. Two of the windows were broken, including the only one in the tiny bathroom. In fact the experience is more like staying with an aged relative, for free, in their spare room.
Then there are the amenities. They proudly offer wireless internet on their site, but when you arrive you find signs warning you not to do anything unreasonable like upload photos to Facebook or the speed will be «reduced to dial up». Even the cable is sub-​standard. It’s the cheapest basic cable you can get. We didn’t visit Yosemite to watch TV, but this is just another example of what a cut-​rate operation this is.
The only positive in our whole experience were the inn-​keepers Danna and Mikey who did their best to make up for our disappointment. They were kind and attentive and cooked a tasty breakfast on the only morning we woke up there.
The owner on the other hand was incredibly rude and dismissive when we emailed her about the problems. Not only didn’t she apologise — she actively attacked and insulted us. This is not an unusual occurrence either — just look at her responses to other negative reviews on other sites.
Here are a few direct quotes from her email to us:
«You wanted to „flee“ your room. Your lives were in danger? Monsters under the bed? When you use such unnecessary hyperbole it’s hard to know how to respond.»
«The carpet is 2 years old and while we attempt to keep up with stains they do happen over time. The carpet was shampooed just before your arrival but some stains simply won’t come out. We do not provide new carpeting for each new guest.»
«Most guests „live“ out of their suitcases so we do store linens in the drawers.»
«I spent countless hours creating that room and all the rest of our home. I have a Masters degree in art and have taught interior design. And you think the room is makeshift and cheap!»
«Your complaints are so at odds with the reviews we receive on our Bed and Breakfast sites that it really surprises me.»
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Not once does she apologise in any way shape, or form. Clearly we, as the guests, are to blame here.
If, despite our warnings, you do decide to stay here, be wary of giving them your credit card. They randomly charged over $ 200 to another one of our credit cards and then refused to acknowledge that they had done so.
Six weeks later, after I had been forced to report the extra charge as fraud to have it reversed, the owner contacted us to admit that it had been an «error» from their side. And this after swearing blind that the problem was with our side.
I should have seen this as an omen and cancelled our booking right then. Alas, I did not. Accommodation in Yosemite is not cheap, but it doesn’t have to be this unpleasant.

The wife and I stayed in the Dogwood room, which had the two-​person jetted tub, semi-​private balcony overlooking the woods, fridge. If you go, be sure to check out the stunning masonry work above the fireplace and by the tub. Bathroom is a bit small, bed is sorta lackluster. Breakfast is great and served on a sunny deck – the perfect place to get to know the other travelers. The inn-​keepers are very pleasant and fun to talk to. And Abbey, the (outside) dog is a charmer, too. About halfway between Wawona and Yosemite Valley, which is an enviable spot. Upstairs did get a little noisy at night.

My husband and I stayed here in Fall, and we loved it! We stayed in the «honeymoon suite» I forgot the name of it…
The room was super clean and the sheets were SO NICE! Very comfortable bed. All the amenities– we had a fireplace and a big whirlpool in the room. a mini frig, tv, little toiletries, nice robes, coffee maker… all the details covered. It even had a deck and an outdoor hot tub.
Breakfast was really nice in the morning on the outdoor patio, the dining room area was really comfortable and rustic. Beautiful. Mikey was especially helpful and very pleasant to talk to. It was a little ways away from the valley floor, which we liked because we felt a little more removed from all the commotion.
We arrived late at night, and did have a little trouble finding the front door– but it is right under the carport. A welcome sign or «front door» sign might be helpful. When we did find out room we were wowed! They even set out nice big fluffy extra towels so we could take advantage of the hot tub when we got it. AND they had a bottle of wine in the room– nice touch. We liked it so much we had to stay a second night. Thanks MIkey and Dana for a great stay!

Overall, we had a good time at this B&B. The main thing to consider is staying in the main house on the ground floor guarantees you will be awakened at about 5AM by the sounds of moving chairs, foot steps (loud ones at that), and the food will be from Costco. Not a lot of fuzzies going on here.

I was pleasantly surprised by this B&B! This B&B was the perfect location for us, only 5 miles away to the Badger Pass Ski area. We stayed at the Panorama room, which is upstairs, with vaulted ceiling and quite spacious with a Q bed and a single bed (not a sofa bed). Our room was very clean, cozy and very well heated during the winter. There are fabulous photos in the hallway, lots of books and games and a computer downstairs. The highlight of this B&B is definetely the innkeeper Kirk, who is super friendly, attentious, genuinely helpful and a fabulous cook! Kirk made a scrumptous pancake with ricotta, the presentation was fabulous and I loved it so much that I asked for the recipe. At the end of the day, when we came back from our fun day skiing, the recipe was printed and left for me on the table. This was probably was of the best breakfasts I’ve had in a B&B, high quality and gourmet style.
The only draw back is that there are no restaurants near by. We brought dinner for one night (and wine!) and used the microwave and fridge in the breakfast room. On the second night, we decided to drive to the Wawona Hotel for dinner, but it’s a long drive there especially if you have snow chains. The TV is small, but we managed to watch the DVDs that we brought.
It’s a bit expensive, but you are inside Yosemite park, so rates are expected to be higher compared to other accomodations just outside the gates of the park.
We would definitely recommend this place and look forward to going back!

My boyfriend planned a trip to Yosemite including a weekend stay at this B&B as my Christmas present, and I was not disappointed in the least! Don and Kay are the Innkeepers, and are really great! Kay prepared some very filling and delicious breakfasts each morning, and both Don and Kay are full of interesting conversation and advice for making the most of your visit to Yosemite. I had the most amazing banana-​walnut pancakes for breakfast. We actually got snowed in on the day we were supposed to leave, but Don and Kay were so sweet and made sure that we were comfortable and made lunch for us while we were stuck there. Kay was diligent in calling the park service every 30 minutes to determine if the roads were reopened, so we could be on our way. Since we had to leave in the snow, Don also lent us bungee chords for securing the snow chains to our tires. They were full of helpful advice as to the best route to leave Yosemite, how to drive in the heavy snow conditions and what to look out for.
We stayed in the Dogwood room, which had a wood burning fireplace and a jetted tub for two people. The room was stocked with plenty of firewood, bathrobes, and extra towels for getting in and out of the jetted tub. There was a refrigerator in the room and a microwave just outside the room, in case you want to heat something up.
I can’t say enough great things about the Yosemite Peregrine B&B and the great Innkeepers! This is definitely a great way to go in the winter when it’s too cold to camp or as a romantic getaway! Thanks Don and Kay for EVERYTHING!