Check in is at 4 pm and check out is at 11 am. Late checkout is offered for an additional $30 and can be selected during booking.

Free cancellations are allowed up to 14 days before check-in.

Yes, gift cards are offered here.

We are located at Skyline Dr, Oakhurst, CA 93644. We are 5 minutes from Bass Lake, 10 minutes from Oakhurst, and 30 minutes from Yosemite’s South Gate.

Unfortunately, we do not currently allow pets.

At this time, The Pinecone is not wheelchair accessible. The property includes uneven outdoor terrain and access involves steps/grade that may not work for mobility devices. We’re actively planning our second structure to be ADA-compliant, and we’ll share details as soon as it’s available.

Yes, free WiFi is included with your stay.

This is a true Sierra forest setting, so wildlife sightings are part of the experience. You may see deer, bears, elk (recently introduced to the area), bobcats, and—more rarely—mountain lions. You may also encounter snakes and skinks.

We ask all guests to respect wildlife and keep a safe distance. Absolutely NO hunting is allowed on the property—this is a quiet, protected space for the animals that live here.

Because we’re in a wooded area, ticks can be present seasonally. We provide tick spray and strongly recommend using it before heading out on the trails, doing a quick tick check after being outdoors, and wearing long socks/pants if you’re hiking through brush. These steps help reduce the risk of tick bites and tick-borne illness (including Lyme disease).

Please treat this like bear country: don’t leave food, trash, or scented items outside or in your car (including coolers, toiletries, and pet food). Keep and dispose of food inside the Pinecone. If you’re unsure where to put something, keep it inside—this protects you, the Pinecone, and the wildlife.

Yes. To keep the property peaceful for everyone, we observe quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. (Normal conversation is fine—just no loud music or amplified sound.)

Wood fires are not always allowed in the Sierra, and restrictions can change quickly. Before using the firepit, please check current rules the day of (and during your stay) using:

• Sierra National Forest Alerts / Fire Restrictions (most relevant)

• California Campfire Permit info (a permit may be required when fires are allowed)

• CAL FIRE burn status (regional restrictions & conditions)

If the Sierra National Forest has an active Fire Restrictions Order, that overrides everything. In peak season, it’s common for all wood fires (including firepits) to be prohibited.

House rule: If there’s any restriction in effect—or if there are Red Flag warnings—please assume the wood firepit is not allowed.

Yes—this is a dark-sky area with very little ambient lighting, which makes for incredible stargazing. It also means it gets very dark outside after sunset. We provide flashlights inside the cabin for evening walks and getting around at night.

The Tree Fund supports continued planting and restoration efforts, including additional trees and planting supplies, and expanding the grove over time. Donations go directly toward planting more trees during the off season.

Yes. Anyone can donate to the Tree Fund.

We do our best to make that easy with your stake, but nature changes over time. We’ll also share periodic updates so guests can follow the grove as it grows.