We needed a place to stay in Merced as we planned a short one day trip to Yosemite Valley. Jackie and Jerry were fantastic hosts for a two night stay. Both are easy to talk to and it is a delight visiting with them. The Alaska Room is very spacious, the property is lovely, the breakfasts delightful. Wondeful place and... More

We drove up from Southern California and stopped in Merced to catch the YARTS bus into Yosemite during the winter season. I reserved the Alaska room at Serenity Garden because the reviews were so good. I was hopeful it would be a pleasant stay and I was not disappointed. When I called the owner Jackie to make reservations I instantly... More

I was in Merced for a meeting and decided to try Serenity Gardens for the great reviews I read online. My stay exceeded all of my expectations. I travel a lot and try to choose places that are quiet and and private. Serenity Gardens was absolutely perfect. My stay felt like a retreat with friends in a beautiful setting. I... More

stayed for 5 days and loved it...Jackie is a wonderful host , her house is beautiful and the grounds are very restive. Breakfast was over the top. Why anyone would stay in a hotel in Merced when this place is available is beyond me!

I planned a two night trip to Merced to visit my boyfriend and decided a b&b might be a fun thing to do. I had lived in Merced for seven years prior during so I am quite familiar with the area. Serenity gardens is a rather large, beautiful home nestled right off of McKee on a quiet residential cul-de-sac. My... More

Whenever you are in Merced, do yourself a favor and stay with Jackie and Jerry at Serenity Gardens. I have travelled extensively and, throughout the years, have never encountered a more welcoming and friendly place. Jackie's breakfast is divine, changes daily, and takes your personal preferences or dietary needs into consideration. She even made me an apple pie one day,... More

When I first contacted Jackie the owner to enquire about rooms for ourselves and friends, her reply included all kinds of helpful advice about the area, trips to go on and things to see. Over the following few weeks before our arrival, I could have published a small guide book with all the informative and interesting guidance I was sent... More

In our travel experiences, there are two kinds of B&B's. One is purpose-built, the other involves sharing someone's home. This is the latter. After reading the reviews, somehow I didn't get the complete picture. I read about the chickens in the yard, and my imagination took me someplace very rustic. What a fabulous surprise to drive into a spectacular neighborhood,... More

Wake up to a gourmet breakfast, lovely yard, friendly dogs, hens with personality and hosts with lots of insider info on local travel. Perfect vacation get-a-way combo. The only problem is everyone will come back, we will have trouble booking!!!