Summer Hiking Adventures – Unit 542

Finally writing a review after our amazing stay last summer since we’re looking to book again for in the fall this year. Our stay in Unit 542 at Mammoth’s 1849 Mountain Rentals was everything our group hoped for when we planned a Mammoth summer hiking get away. The 2-bedroom condo with a primary bedroom and a second bedroom featuring bunk beds with trundle felt really spacious and was ideal for our group. The location couldn’t be better since it’s right at the base of Canyon Lodge, with hiking and biking trails out the door and the Village Gondola just steps away. The condo itself was cozy, clean, and thoughtfully updated but still had that warm welcoming lodge feel. The spacious living space and large dining table, with huge windows that framed the beautiful views were perfect. The oversized window seat was MY favorite spot for an early cup of coffee to watch the sunrise paint the sky. Kitchen had everything we needed to prep full meals and the huge BBQ located near the pool was ideal. Bathrooms were spotless with plenty of soft towels and enough warm water for all. The bunk beds and king size bed were very comfy with extra linens, pillows, towels, etc in the closets. Fans are provided to quickly cool down the rooms in the evenings. Getting in and out of the condo was honestly one of its best features. With drive-up access and assigned parking, it made loading/unloading hiking gear, hauling groceries and retrieving forgotten items (I am always forgetting something) a breeze. Also very convenient to double check the car for food after each day trip so Mammoth’s curious “trash pandas” didn’t get tempted. We did have a mama bear with her cub stroll through the parking lot. Absolutely adorable and she could careless about us – one of the highlights! We loved how close we were to hiking and biking trails and town. The hike to Devil’s Postpile and Rainbow Falls with it’s stunning waterfall right on the John Muir/Pacific Crest Trail was awesome. AllTrails app is the best for planning all types of hikes, in our opinion. After our long days hiking the most awe inspiring trails, we spent hours relaxing in the pool and hot tub. The other guests were incredibly friendly, and one family we met has been returning for over 40 years! A couple of food stops we highly recommend: Mammoth Brewing Company has an awesome patio, live music, and their “Damn Good Burger” really lived up to the name. Looney Bean Coffee has excellent coffee, flaky pastries, and a chorizo breakfast burrito that fueled us up for the first few hours of hiking each morning. Don’t miss out on Unit 542! It has everything for the perfect vacation as a family, couple, or group of friends.