Lodging

Welcome to Rich Oliver's Mystery School! ROMS is located in Prather, California in the foothills of the Sierra National Forest outside of Fresno, CA. The closest airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Below are our recommended lodging options to suit every need and budget.

 

 

House Rental in Auberry, CA: 3 bedrooms · 1.5 bath · Sleeps 8

Phone: (805) 674-3584 — Ask for Jim

 

Airbnb.com — Various homes around the area including the towns of Prather (zip code 93651) and Auberry (zip code 93602). Entire houses sleeping up to 6 guests are available and have been rented and recommended by our past students.

 

 

Table Mountain Resort ~20 min from ROMS · Located in Friant, CA	Casino resort with comfortable accommodations, the closest hotel option to ROMS.
Hyatt Place Fresno ~45 min from ROMS · River Park Area, Fresno	hyatt.com — Hyatt Place Fresno
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott ~45 min · 50 N Clovis Ave, Clovis CA 93612	Phone: (559) 323-8080 marriott.com — Fairfield Inn Fresno/Clovis

 

Many more hotels are available in the Clovis/Fresno area — we recommend searching your favorite travel site. Great options can be found in the walkable town of Clovis or along Fresno Street in North Fresno (zip code 93720).

 

For a scenic mountain retreat, Shaver Lake is a beautiful option approximately 50 miles northeast of Fresno. It offers cabins, vacation homes, and a variety of lodging through VacationRenter and other platforms.

 

Rental Types	Cabins, vacation homes, cottages, condos, B&Bs, and hotels
Price Range	$91–$1,805/night · Average approx. $373/night
Popular Amenities	Fireplaces · Pet-friendly options · Pools & hot tubs · Lakefront views · Wi-Fi
Search by Zip Code	Shaver Lake: 93664

 

Book on VacationRenter: vacationrenter.com/rentals/CA/shaver-lake

 

Activities nearby: boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding (May–Sep at Shaver Stable), skiing at China Peak in winter, and village shops and restaurants.

 

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area: parks.ca.gov — Great year-round camping

Camp Edison at Shaver Lake: sce.com — Excellent summer camping option

HipCamp — Sierra Foothill Mini Ranch: hipcamp.com — Unique outdoor stay in the western Sierra foothills