Nine of us, including five kids, gathered to enjoy the beauty of Yosemite in October. The cabin accommodated all of us well; many of the kids slept in sleeping bags on the floor, though (they LOVED it, of course). The kitchen had everything but cutting boards, the beds were comfortable, the BBQ on the deck worked well. We didn't think to turn the thermostat up until the last night (once we did, it was much cozier inside when the temps dropped), and one of the gas fireplaces didn't seem to work, but other than that, the cabin fit our purposes well. The kids, in particular, enjoyed playing hide-and-seek inside, and playing frisbee outside behind the house in an area with a great rock to climb. There is a market in Wawona, just down the street from the cabin, in the event you need a last minute item. Oakhurst has large grocery stores. Mariposa Grove is about a 5 minute drive from the cabin. Yosemite Valley is more like 30 minutes away by car. There's a great waterfalls trail within walking distance of the cabin, too. We had a great time and cannot wait to visit Yosemite again!