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This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Mariposa, CA
  • Popular LocationYosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad38 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite South Entrance44 min drive
  • Popular LocationWawona Visitor Center51 min drive
  • AirportFresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)84 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.

This cozy cottage is roughly 1100 sq feet, nicely furnished and nestled on 11 acres of wooded land. After a long day of fun-filled activities, drift to sleep in one of the two cozy bedrooms with freshly-cleaned comfortable bedding. The modest kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare a fabulous meal. Relax on the deck, which has a barbecue grill and seating to enjoy nature at its finest.  

During the winter months, warm up with the wood burning stove and standard gas heating.  During the summer months, cool off with air conditioned rooms and ceiling fans. 

For entertainment, we have a large flat screen TV with Apple TV High speed Wifi is available so you can stay connected to the outside world if you want.  Otherwise, turn off those devices and listen to sound of the wind in the trees.

Guest Access:
The guests will have access to the entire house and 11 acres of property. 

Guest interaction:
The hosts will be available by VRBO messaging, phone or text throughout your entire stay.

The Neighborhood:
Mariposa is a quaint historic town located 20 minutes away from the property. The town has wonderful restaurants and bars.  You'll find interesting shopping, including antiques and western/cowboy themed memorabilia.  

Getting Around
Located mid way between the towns of Oakhurst and Mariposa off Hwy 49.
In either town there are large grocery stores and restaurants.  

45 minutes away from with the El Portal or Mariposa Grove entrances to the magnificent Yosemite National Park.

30 minutes to Bass Lake, which is renowned for excellent fishing, hiking trails and warm waters.  Wake borders flock to Bass Lake throughout the spring and summer as do boater, water skiers, paddle boarders, wave runner enthusiasts and more. 

Property manager

Tchukon Shanks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Ok to smoke on deck. Carefully put out butts.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Sledding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $25 for 1st pet and $15 for each additional

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

This Quaint Cottage is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip
This Quaint is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip Mariposa
This Quaint is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip
This Quaint Cottage is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip
This Quaint is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip Mariposa
This Quaint Cottage is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip
This Quaint is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip Mariposa
This Quaint is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip

About the neighborhood

Mariposa

This cottage is located in Mariposa. Butterfly Creek Winery and River Creek Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Windows on the World Books and Art. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and Children's Museum of the Sierra are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 38 min drive
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 44 min drive
  • Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 45 min drive
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 51 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mariposa Coffee Company - 2 min drive
  • Pop's Sportsman Cafe - 6 min drive
  • The Grizzlies Den - 5 min drive
  • Big Dan's Diner
  • Country Kitchen Herb Farm - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip. located?

Situated in Mariposa, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cold Spring and Butterfly Creek Winery. Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park and Wassama Round House State Historic Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ylang D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
It was a cozy stay for my family and I. The place has everything we needed, fully equipped kitchen and a lot of towels and blankets. The furniture were comfortable. The place was cleaned and it was in a good location. I would like for the place to have more lighting since it was hot and the drapes were closed to keep sunlight out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Praveen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice property and away from the town .Management very responsive and prompt.
It is a very well maintained property with good fixtures and well stocked kitchen. Also had a whirlpool hot water outside which is helpful after coming back from hiking. It is however very far from the National park as we had to drive nearly 1 1/2 hrs to reach Yosemite.

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Great Outdoors and Cozy Cottage
My boyfriend and I needed a quick getaway from the daily grind and found this Vrbo rental near Yosemite. We brought our dogs and the property was perfect for them to explore without bothering neighbors. The property owners were so friendly and helpful, responsive to calls/texts. The cottage was pristine, wifi was good considering the remote location. Great selection of tv channels and dvds for a quiet night of R&R. I loved the kitchen cookware, utensils and ease of use. I made a couple meals to enjoy on the spacious back patio. Queen sized beds had fresh linens and heavy curtains blocked out the bright morning sun if you like to sleep late. Highly recommend this little cottage off the beaten path yet less than 2 hrs from Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Comfortable, Secluded
The property was just as presented. The kitchen is well equipped; the bathroom is clean and updated; beds are comfortable; the gas grill is nearly new; everything works. For working remotely, as we did, the fiber optic cable was fast and reliable throughout our stay. The cottage is about a mile and a half off the main highway (#49), along a well maintained gravel road, with lots of spacing between rural neighbors. The only negative was the in-your-face political displays during election week...not just the preponderance of Trump signs and flags, but also confederate flags; state of Jefferson signs; postings warning “outsiders” that they are being watched; lots of long guns and side arms on belligerent display. On a walk with my dog, a neighbor about a mile distant from the cabin purposefully set his dog loose to tun us around and chuckled from his porch as we did so. No one explicitly threatened us, but—notwithstanding the isolation of the cabin—it is clear that the dispersed neighborhood does not welcome strangers.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Escape
Private location, great views of nature. Enjoyed our stay very comfirtabkt

4/10 Poor

Sherry S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointingly.
We had a few hiccups but the property manager went out of the way to fix our issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We enjoyed our trip! This home was clean and cozy. It was nice that it’s so far away from all the hustle and bustle. We could go to Yosemite during the day, be around lots of people, but at night we were far from people. Loved it. The property was great for our dog as well. Felt very comfortable in this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Perfect Location
The house was well-equipped and centrally located -- we headed out to the Sierra National Forest and did a lot of "off the beaten track" hikes. Even the "neighborhood" walks was lovely. Very friendly owner. Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yaniv D.

Great big house, amazing area, quiet, remote.
1 hour drive to Yosemete south ot west entrance. Beautiful views on both ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P., Charlotte, NC

Perfect for our stay
We really loved this little place - it worked well for our needs for the few days we planned to be visiting Yosemite. I liked that the cabin was equidistant from both the El Portal gate and the South gate, and we utilized both. The space was clean, quiet, and had everything we needed for our stay. The communication was prompt and thorough. We had a great stay and will definitely return again if we get out that way!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018