YOSEMITE SUNSET HOUSE

RENTAL RATES:  2012

(For winter dates 2011/2012 see Late Fall and Winter Rates )


  


NIGHTLY RATES

April to October 2012

 

 

Minimum Stay:   3 nights
(May 1st - Oct. 15th)

 

 


 
         
   

 

 

 

         

 THE SUNSET HOUSE
  (the main house  on the top floor)

 Maximum occupancy: 6 guests ** (all children included)

 

NIGHTLY RATES
based on 4 guests


  2 bedrooms/1 bath - complete kitchen -
                                    - large deck
                                   
- on top floor 

3 nights stay
$285

 Rates are based on minimum occupancy: 4 guests

4-nights stay

$275
 
 1350 sq. ft. + 575 sq. ft. deck
Holidays &
Sat+Sun only

$310

 
 
Additional costs: extra guests nightly fee (over 4 guests), cleaning fee and 11% tax (occupancy and tourism fee)
         

 THE RED DOOR APARTMENT 
  Ideal for 2 guests !
  
 
 Maximum occupancy: 3 guests **

 

 1 bedroom/1 bath - complete kitchen
                                 - deck w/ a view
                                
- on the mid-level floor

NIGHTLY RATES
based on 2 guests

 
 575 sq. ft + 325 sq. ft. deck
3-night stay 

$195 

 
  
  
4-nights stay
$185
 
 

Holidays &
Weekends only

$210
  
   
   
 
 
Additional costs: extra guests nightly fee (over 2 geusts), cleaning fee and 11% tax (occupancy tax and tourism fee)
   
 
   

 BOTH UNITS (entire property)

 Maximum occupancy: 8 guests**

 
  
  
 3 bedrooms/2 baths - on two floors
3-night stay
10% off above rates
 
   
 
 

    
      TAXES & FEES:

  * TAX and FEES not included in the above: 11% (Mariposa County 10% Bed Tax and 1% Tourism Assessment Fee)

  * EXTRA GUESTS: $25 each per night (any guest over 2 guests in the Red Door apt. and over 4 guests in the Sunset House)
  
  * CLEANING FEE:
            
           $65 non-refundable cleaning fee for 4 guests = The Sunset House -- $75 / 6 guests
           $50 non-refundable cleaning fee for 2 guests = The Red Door apt -- $60 / 3 guests
           Summer shoulder season (April + May and Sept + Oct): cleaning fee is waived for stays of more than 4 nights.
  
  * SECURITY DEPOSIT = $333 and up: applies to all reservations by parties with more than 4 guests.

  * Credit Card number must be on file for security against any damages, loss or house rules non-compliance fees.
  
  * INTERNATIONAL transactions incur a 5% transaction fee. This fee is not included in the above TOTAL calculations.
 
  * NO CHARGE for up to 2
children under 2 years old.
  
 
* Credit card payments accepted via PayPal -- please add 3.5% to your total rental cost when using this payment method (no fees for payments via checks). 

 * Once your dates and size of your party have been accepted by owner, NO REFUNDS for early departure, shorter stay, or reduction in the number of guests.

  * Last minute reservations (for arrival dates wthin the next 48 hrs) = 10% discount off nightly rental fees. 

  • When making a reservation renters accept all POLICIES in effect.

  * The SUNSET HOUSE unit has priority -- we can accept reservations for the RED DOOR apt. only after the larger unit has been booked
             (check-in and check out dates for both units must be the same dates)
.

  * Rates and terms subject to change without prior notice.  

 

  
  *CHECK-IN:
                            Summer High Season:    after 5:30 pm (June-July-August)   

                            Summer Shoulder Season:   after 5 pm (Apr-May and Sept-Oct)

                            Late Fall & Winter Season:   after 4 pm (Nov - Apr 15th)                               

  *CHECK-OUT:  by 10:00 am Sharp - no exceptions!!!

  *NON SMOKING & NO PETS == policy strongly enforced. No smoking INSIDE, on DECKS or on OUR GROUNDS--- No exceptions !!!
 
  
   !!! Absolutely no wedding parties, no day-time visitors, no filming crew, and no party animals !!!


  *Quiet hours in our community are 10 pm to 7 am -- all guests must abide by this policy.
  *Maximum occupancy for both units together: 8 guests including all children - no exceptions!
  *CHECK-OUT: by 10:00 am -- SHARP !!! -- Our cleaners generally arrive at the house promptly at 10 a.m.
  *Cancellation policy: by renting this property renters are declaring their acceptance of the cancellation policies posted on this site (see POLICIES page).
  *Please leave property in same condition as it was when you arrived to avoid being charged an additional extra-cleaning fee.
  *Holiday rates apply to dates that include the actual holiday plus adjoining weekends for Thanksgiving, the period from Christmas to New Years, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, and Easter.
  *Kids: All children 2 and over must have a bed. 
 *Late Check-Out: If you do not check out on time (10am SHARP) we will have to assess penalties.
  *All linen provided (sheets and towels).

 *Major Holidays: minimum stay of 4-5 nights depending on where the holiday falls.

 
  *Propane gas BBQs - no need to bring charcoal.  *Maximum occupancy for both units not to exceed 8 guests at all times.
  *No motor homes or campers.  *This property does not offer internet access, cable TV or reliable cell phone reception (bring your calling card)
 *All guests must be registered; undeclared guests will be charged $150/night
  *Fully equipped kitchen, pots & pans, dishes, toaster, coffee maker & grinder, stove-top espresso maker, gas BBQ, coffee & teas, hot cocoa, basic spices, oil & vinegar.
  *For stays longer than 5 days, guests are welcome to use the washer and dryer. For shorter stays, we cannot grant exceptional use as our first concern is the local environment!!!
  *For stays longer than 5 days, the cleaning fee will be increased by $15 for every 2 days, over the first 5 days. 
  *SHORTER STAYS: During high season, 2-night stays are rarely possible; if you're interested in less than 3 nights and it's available between current bookings, please ask.
  *For Road and Weather conditions call: (209) 372-0200. Snow tire chains required by the park Nov. through April.
  *SPRING TIME visitors: Check access over Tioga Road when planning your trip from the Eastern Sierras.

 
  SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

The Sunset House unit:
- Bedroom #1 = one queen size bed
- Bedroom #2 = one queen size bed plus one twin size bed
- Living Room: additional sleeping possible (full size futon + for a child: a love seat that folds out onto the floor providing a comfortable foam *mattress*)

The Red Door aptartment unit:
- Bedroom = one queen size bed
- Living Room: additional sleeping possible (full size futon + for a child: a firm foam *Trifold Hide-A-Mat* that opens onto the floor providing an extra sleeping surface)


  

  READY TO MAKE THE RESERVATION?

Please check our availability calendars BEFORE calling or emailing us, then send us an email with your full name, daytime and evening phone numbers, size of your party (include all children and their ages), desired # of nights, check-in date and check out date, # of cars, and the purpose of your trip (tourism, work, special events, etc.).

We will check and confirm availability and then, send you 2 forms via email, you complete and fax (or send pdf files) these forms within 24 hrs - we'll send you an email confirming that your forms were received in good order, and this will tentatively hold your dates until payment is completed.

Payment instructions will follow the receipt of your completed forms; full payment is required at reservation time to secure your dates (for reservations beyond 3 months see info below) -- renters have 48 hrs to mail payment.

Your reservation will be confirmed pending receipt of all payments due. Final information about the rental unit(s), keys, directions from all park gates to the property, information about the neighborhood, and more, will be sent to you via email approximately 3 weeks before your arrival date.

 

  
  PAYMENT
:

  Payment methods: Rates posted above are for payments made via personal check, or PayPal (please request the correct email address to use at PayPal) and credit cards accepted only for last minute reservations (3.5% will be added to your total for reservations other than *last-minute* ) and internationl guests (5% fee will be added). If you bank w/ Chase, ask us about Chase QuickPay - a convenient and speedy payment process, directly from your Chase account to ours.

  Reservations with arrival dates within the next 3 months: Full payment is required at reservation time to secure your dates; rental cost payments are generally non-refundable, or only partially refundable if we are able to re-rent your dates, please read our complete cancellation policy before booking. No refunds for early departure, late arrival, reducing number of guests, weather, minor utility outages, personal emergencies, or any situations beyond owners' control.

  When booking more than 90 days in advance of arrival date -- and your total rental cost is over $700, 50% of total amount is due at reservation time to secure your reservation with balance due 60 days prior to arrival date. International reservations: full payment at reservation time is required.

  Credit Card Use: If guests want to use their credit card to pay for a booking that is not a last-minute reservation, a 3.5% financial fee will be added to the total rental cost.

  TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance if you think you may have to cancel your reservation.

   FEEDBACK: Your excellent experience at this property is our most important goal -- please email your feedback to us! We greatly appreciate it!

 

*** Availability Calendar (Sunset House) ***

*** Availability Calendar (Red Door Apt.) ***

*** Policies ***

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