Apple Blossom Inn Yosemite

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  LaundryOn Demand
7 months ago
This is a hidden gem near Yosemite! Candy the owner is very warm and very friendly. Her homemade hot baked apple and waffles for breakfast was amazing. Other guests also loved it.Our room were very clean and very quiet. I watched the beautiful quiet night sky right out of our room balcony. With short of labors these days, she cleans and cook and do the books with a friendly smiles. She definitely is an amazing woman! Unless you want to stay in a hotel where you basically speak to no one and watch TV, staying at Candys bed and breakfast feels welcoming and home cooking breakfast await for you in the morning. Cereal bars, fruits, milk and coffee available at all times. I wish I can stay longer but I will definitely be back next time.Her location is also very close to Oakhurst, a main town with many restaurants, brewery and supermarkets. Her location is about 1.5 hr to Yosemite, 45 min to Mariposa. Its been a pleasure experience staying here and sight seeing at Yosemite. Check out this gem, you will not be disappointed.

  Paul Sas
a year ago
Lovely B&B about 40 mins from Yosemite. We loved everything. Sitting in the hot tub on the porch, far from light pollution, gives one a cosmic soak. Note: The hot tub was working great, although a previous review said it wasn't working for their visit. It's back, and it's a beautiful part of staying here.PS - We had shared the big space with another set of people downstairs, who brought their dog. They gave the Apple Blossom a 1-star review, but if you take a look at the other reviews they've posted, they seem to be chronically one-starring places for arbitrary (probably imaginary) slights and offenses taken.Worse, I noticed they implied that our host had lied about our previous trips. We have stayed there 3 times over the past 10 years, and we're planning to come back before too much time passes. Perhaps they asked one of our young sons about our previous trips, and since they were so young for our 1st 2 visits, they may have said they don't have memories.We do have great memories as a family staying with Candy. I really can't connect the other party's complaints with what we observed while we shared the space with them.

  Gerald Cannon
a year ago
Beautiful location, surrounded by Apple Orchards. Room was comfortable and cozy. Fireplace was so warming and pretty. We even borrowed an old movie and watched it in the room.Breakfast was tasty, apple waffles! Filling and warming. Candy was caring and great at hospitality. She offered jacuzzi though we did not have an opportunity to enjoy. Loved It. Location was as I say just wonderful! My friend said the same, in fact he wants to return over the Holidays! Thank You Candy!

  Helio Gorges
a year ago
My first stay in a Bed and Breakfast and I so enjoyed this place. Room was warm, inviting and cozy. Very clean everywhere. Shared living space was cozy and warm with a wonderful fireplace always glowing. Breakfast was so delicious, I was looking forward to the Apple Waffles and they exceeded my expectations and hunger lol. I cannot wait to return, location is Beautiful and so convenient to gorgeous Yosemite.

  Anket Sharma
4 months ago
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  Shannon Proctor
3 years ago
We stayed there one year ago this week. My phone popped up my memories from a year ago and I reflected on what a great vacation and great experience we had staying at Candy s Apple Blossom Inn. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable and she provided a nice comfy air mattress for my children. She was so kind to the kids, took them out to her orchard and let them pick a cherry to eat. She keeps bees and harvests fresh honey for tea. The hot breakfast she made for us was amazing and it was so wonderful to chat with her and the other guests as we ate breakfast. The mornings we got up early to go to Yosemite National Park, she had a whole continental breakfast set up for us that we could eat before our adventures.

  M G
a year ago
I usually don t write reviews but doing this for you to know how unsafe we felt on thanks giving here .. we booked a stay for three nights and left after staying for one night as we saw a knife on candy s husband belt , and a weird email from her the next morning stating that she needs my credit card information asap ( on the second day of the stay )there was another family staying next door and left in the morning .. candy s husband told us that they stayed with them three times , but after talking to the the family , they told us that they don t remember that they visited this place before .we checked in on 24th and informed her before that ,we will be bringing our assistance animal with us . As this property is listed as pet friendly on Expedia .. however after our first stay of night she sent an email that she s has been checking into our room ( behind our backs ) and found dog pee spots and she need my credit card while sarcastically writing where is my emotional support? ,(And making fun of disability as I have a emotional assistance animal ) and that my dog is not a good dog ..I wanted to email her back that the spots on her room were from a backpack leak after hiking but I realized that emailing back to this women won t be any good after reading other reviews on google and decided to leave as later the same evening We checked our room and found out that cash was missing from both of our wallets that was approx $1000 ..We called Expedia and asked for a refund and stating all reasons but candy refused to refund us .. however we left after first night stay but we paid for three nights .. I really regret making the decision of staying here .. This place is beautiful but it s also in the middle of nowhere and you can t reach for any help if situation arises .we thank to god that we both left the place at 10 pm at night for our safety even when we felt sick ..

  David Roth
4 years ago
We had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The location is just amazing and it's quite close to the Yosemite park. Supermarket etc are a just a few kilometers away. Candy is a really nice host and her pancakes are fantastic, so just her breakfast is it worth to stay there. Furthermore we sleeper really good in the beds and had nice and friendly other guests staying with us there.I can not understand the bad recommendations she has received. The rooms are labeled with signs above the door if you are checking in late and take the wrong room, ok this could happen but who's fault is it? If rooms are labeled and you should know what you book? And if you do something wrong it could be cleared like a normal person...I can totally recommend to visit this place and enjoy your stay here!

  Daniel Skinner
a year ago
We went with our friends of thirty years. We were sooooo excited to spend a few days at a great B&B. Especially one with a web sight of a Jacuzzi looking over the Valley and home made hot breakfast with baked treats from local orchards. We came to find a breakfast worse than the average cheap motel. Cereal without milk, fine sad fruit, and no bread of any type. Next we find the jacuzzi hasn't worked for years.We asked for toilet paper twice. Strangely, she lied and told us that she had delivered the TP.there was no paper anywhere. Very strange to lie. We left one full day early because of the strange behavior. Also the safety issue of rooms left unlocked. Also, the fraud of still listing still breakfast and Jacuzzi. Asked for the one day back.She said no.This isn't an B&B. Just a motel without service! Don't be duped.

  Miryam S
a year ago
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  Caroline
6 years ago
We stayed at this B&B for six nights this past summer. It s a small B&B so the two rooms our group rented comprised about half of her occupancy. Both my sister-in-law and myself worked for many years in hospitality (restaurants & hotels) and my husband and I are in the process of opening a resort in Alaska.Having both worked so long in this field we felt compassion for this one woman operation run by Candy. We were paying about $250 a night for each of our two rooms.Candy refused to provide breakfast on any of the days her inn was not at full capacity. I m not kidding. All cookies provided were simply yanked from a premise package from Von s. She complained one morning that another guest had made coffee when they left at dawn. She actually instructed us to reheat the remains of their cold coffee in the microwave, refusing to permit us to brew a fresh pot.Our two units were not particularly clean. Candy lectured our 3 kids (in front of us) that they d better just reuse towels during the week because no more are coming! Really? Oh my. That lecture was directed at our girls but intended also for us.Our shared bathroom had a mat still soaked from the people before us. We could see their footprints. Candy was angry when we brought it into the main house and we asked if we could toss it into the wash.Candy complained throughout our week long stay that she hasn t had a day off since April! We did our best to befriend her during our stay, clearing our own tables, cleaning our own units daily, engaging with her in kind and hearty chitchat. Neither of our 2 rooms had a working tv. The TVs in both units were broken and had 12 inch screens circa 1980s. We never complained.It was noteworthy to us both that Candy never had a kind word to share about past guests or even her own sister. She painted a picture of past guests who were liars...out to sue (her)...distructive of the place . She also boasted of her plans to cut her younger sister from their mother s will. Oh my. Hearing these stories every day we both committed to keeping our kooky host happy. We humored her as best we could.We ve both been reviewers on Yelp for years. It bothered us to see the cards Candy hands out to guests at checkin and checkout. She claims to be conducting a review contest promising a $500 shopping spree! For good reviews. This would account for the many glowing 5 star reviews of her inn.During our stay my sister-in-law accidentally left her wallet in the town Italian restaurant. It was never found so she was forced to cancel her credit cards. She and her husband (my brother, a surgeon) own a Surgery Center. She and her husband made arrangements directly with Candy to pay for our stay via his VISA card over the phone. Candy put this off until check out morning.About two hours before checkout time we all came down to the main house for breakfast and to pay. The inn was full that day so Candy actually prepared a meal. She asked us to let her finish with breakfast before calling to pay our bill.After breakfast my sister-in-law contacted her husband for his VISA info. My brother told us he was transferring the $2,700 or so Candy required into that particular Visa account when he reached Chase Bank at 9:30.Nevertheless, Candy immediately tried to post the $2,600+ charge the moment she was handed their VISA numbers. We reminded her that the money was being switched into the account by 9:30 (30 minutes away). We waited right there as Candy informed us that we d had an amazing stay . I kid you not, at about 9:10 am this kook of an innkeeper decided to run their card again. She then complained that it s costing me $1.50 each time it s declined! We offered to pay.We had discussed the troubles of our stay between each other but decided not to post reviews. We had both decided this inn to be worthy of no more than 3 stars at best.When my sister-in-law reminded Candy of a number of shortcomings Candy refused to give her a receipt for the $2,600 she had just been paid. She screamed at us, you re a fuc-ing bit-h! as we left.

  Jon Dawson
5 years ago
We booked rooms here last summer. My wife, my sister and our kids. My wife's wallet was stolen from her purse during their week long stay. We cancelled her cards and set it up with the innkeeper to pay with my VISA over the phone. Candy, (the owner) agreed.I was seeing patients the morning of check out. I arranged with Candy that she run my Visa card at 9:30 a.m. so I'd be able to transfer $3,000 into my account between patients.At about 9:05 a.m. Candy decided to run my credit card for our bill. It, of course, declined. I was still with patients. She ran it yet again a few minutes later. Of course it was declined again. Candy complained to my wife and sister that she was being billed a buck fifty each time she ran my card. My wife offered to pony up an additional $3 to reimburse her for repeatedly running my card before our agreed upon time.Candy refused to be reimbursed by us but threw a tantrum. I was on speaker phone with my wife as Candy launched into a defensive confrontation. My wife and my sister have both worked for years in hospitality and no doubt believed they were being constructive in their remarks when Candy challenged them to "name one thing that wasn't perfect about your stay!"She exploded as my wife softly suggested Candy hire someone to help out with the many hotel chores even part-time. Our family had been denied breakfasts most days of our week long booking. The woman refuses to prepare a cooked meal on dates she lacks a full house.Candy flatly refused to provide us with a receipt for our hefty payment. I advised my wife and sister to "just get in the car and get the girls safely away from this kook" as Candy pursued them to our car yelling, "You're a f---ing B---h!' I've never heard anything like it from an innkeeper. She also generates falsely glowing reviews by offering a $500 review contest.

  mark moore
4 years ago
Fantastic! We loved our stay at the Apple Blossom and will definitely return when we go back to Yosemite. Candy, the host was amazing! Great coffee and Apple Blossom Pancakes ! Highly recommended!

  Xaidie Campbell
5 years ago
Candy was nice. The rooms were sparkling clean. Snacks and tea were available all day. It was a beautiful place to rest between a taxing road trip. The kids and I are very happy with out stay there.

  etty Bello
4 years ago
We ask the hostess to come after the reception hours, in response we received a detailed and very nice explanation of how to get to our cabin. We entered the cabin according to the description by the email and we made a phone call to the hostess that we had indeed arrived at the right place. At 1:30 AM, she just walked into our cabin, woke us up screaming that we were in the wrong cabin and we had to pack ourselves out first thing in the morning. In the morning, we tried to talk to her and explain exactly why we went into this cabin. We explained to her that the name of the cabin was not written anywhere, and by the description she wrote in the email this is exactly the place. She in response screamed at us and cursed us all morning!! Her attitude was simply shocking and it totally ruin our day.

  �urea N
8 years ago
Great place to stay!!!Candy is super nice and makes a delicious breakfast for guests. The b&b is very clean and comfortable. It also has a super cozy living room with a chimney perfect to read or have dinner.Highly recommended!

  Teresa Moncrief
5 years ago
Enjoyed stayinghere, although we would leave early and not have breakfast, She did have things we could take with us for our early morning departure into Yosemite! And her hard boiled eggs were perfect!

  angeline yap
3 years ago
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  M B
4 years ago
Candy the host was great. I had a great stay at the Apple Blossom Inn. I will definitely back.

  Vincent Gannuscio
a year ago
Had the place to ourselves over Christmas - nice cozy place, good breakfast, very friendly service.

  Shaista Bahadar
6 months ago
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  Raymond Chan
6 years ago
Wonderful hospitality and impressed with the surroundings and the apple orchard!

  Gregory Farrel
5 years ago
Nice, quiet and comfortable place.

  Liron Amiel
4 years ago
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  Arvind Kannan
7 years ago
Good stay!

  Hadrien Girod
6 years ago
The hotel is located near Route 49, approximately 1.5 hours from Yosemite Park. Candy is an excellent hostess, considerate and takes great care of her customers: pancakes and applesauce for breakfast, relevant advice for visiting the park or for dinner in the surroundings of the hotel. In short, that's good !L'h�tel est situ� proche de la route 49, � environ 1h30 du parc de Yosemite. Candy est une excellente h�tesse, pr�venante et aux petits soins pour ses clients : pancakes et compote de pommes au petit d�jeuner, conseils pertinents pour visiter le parc ou pour d�ner dans les environs de l'h�tel. Bref, que du bon !

  Thomas Pilsl
4 years ago
Really nice accommodation can only be recommended about 30 miles to Yosemite Park, it's worth staying there for the price more than okay and nothing is missing and very, very clean! There is a very good restaurant nearby with fantastic food!Echt nette Unterkunft nur zu empfehlen ca 30 Meilen zum Yosemite Park, es zahlt sich aus dort zu n�chtigen Preis mehr als in Ordnung und es fehlt an nichts und sehr sehr sauber! Gleich in der N�he ein sehr gutes Restaurant mit Fantastischen essen!

  Eden Attia
4 years ago
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  ortal amiel
4 years ago
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  Ortal A
4 years ago
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