14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary ~ Only 6 Miles to Park Entrance!

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Groveland, CA

Rainbow Pool5 min drive
Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance10 min drive
Big Oak Flat Information Center11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Living room bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The most relaxing and amazing location to stay during your next trip to Yosemite is The Secret Meadows Retreat.

This A frame home is situated on it’s own fourteen acres of meadows and forest. It features one bedroom plus a loft bedroom, large living room with sofas and wood burning fireplace.

Frequented by deer and other wildlife this is an exclusive experience being offered as a rental for the first time, on a trial basis.

Driving through three gates and 300 yards down it’s private driveway will bring you to the home and the first meadow.

This is an old homestead site with just a handful of nearby cabins, all of which are far enough away to provide you with complete privacy (except for the deer, birds, and other wildlife). Adjacent to and surrounded by thousands of aces of Stanislaus National Forest which can accessed by trails and old logging roads from the Retreat.

Located just 400 yards from Hwy 120, approximate five miles west of the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park, in the Hardin Flat area.

This is an incredible destination that may leave you content without even venturing into Yosemite Valley, even though the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite is just another ten minutes down the 120.

Nearby horseback riding, river rafting and guided tours can be arranged.

The home is cozy, with one private bedroom with queen bed and TV, a loft with one double pillow-top queen and one full (plus an amazing view over the meadow), a dining room, fully stocked kitchen and a large, fourteen x twenty four foot, family room with a big wood burning fireplace, 42” flat screen TV on Dish Network, a desk with computer, and couches which can easily sleep two more.

Includes all appliances, a washer-dryer, hot water (strong pressure), central heating (plus a pellet stove in the dining room and the wood burning fireplace in the living room).

Keywords: Cabin, retreat, honeymoon, get-away, privacy, Yosemite, National Park,

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

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Dryer

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

It's an incredible place for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking

No outdoor fires or smoking. Quiet time is Sunset. First gate to be kept locked.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Groveland

Located in Groveland, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Groveland, CA

What's nearby

Rainbow Pool - 5 min drive
Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 10 min drive
Big Oak Flat Information Center - 11 min drive
Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance - 25 min drive
Pine Mountain Lake - 30 min drive

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

Rush Creek Lodge - 8 min drive
Buckmeadows Restaurant - 8 min drive
49er Restaurant - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary ~ Only 6 Miles to Park Entrance! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary ~ Only 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary ~ Only 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary ~ Only 6 Miles to Park Entrance! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Stanislaus National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Yosemite National Park and Rainbow Pool. Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance and Big Oak Flat Information Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem in a meadow

We had a lovely time in the house that accommodated our family of 4. Dan's communication was friendly and superb as we thought Yosemite would not be an option for visiting due to a road closure. He sent us a detailed email walking us through everything to do in the area that was not Yosemite valley; places to eat, hikes at Hetch Hetchy, etc. His knowledge of the area is vast and very helpful. There is a lovely meadow on the property and our only regret is we did not get a chance to explore the acreage on the property. The location is so close to the entrance. It made going into the valley super easy as we got lucky and the road opened.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

diana g.

20 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet cabin!

This is such a lovely and comfy cabin! Big windows look out onto a wonderful meadow. Very quiet. Great location! Dan was terrific - responded quickly and helpfully. While it is not that long into Yosemite Valley, if you get tired of the drive, there are lots of other hikes closer, too. (We did both and loved it!) The bed downstairs (the only one we used) has a very comfortable mattress. Be sure to sit out on the deck for happy hour or your meals and breathe in the mountain air! We totally enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy F.

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Mostly accurate

You're staying here for the location. While the listing includes wifi and laundry as amenities, there is a note stating that no streaming or excessive internet is allowed, and overage charges will be passed on to the guest. This made it tough for working remotely while visiting. The washing machine was not in working order. The kitchen is equipped and we had no trouble cooking, but the entire place could use a lot of updates. (Upstairs mattress, pots and pans with , general decor...) The family of deer that live in the area were fun to watch from the windows and the neighbors were friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn H.

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secret Meadow is a gem!

We had a wonderful time in this sweet cabin in the in a magical setting. Accommodations are very comfortable. and clean. The quiet, serene setting really makes it unique find. Dan was super kind and very easy to communicate with. We look forward to coming back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

29 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful and convenient

We really enjoyed our stay at this clean, comfortable, rustic home. It's located in a beautiful natural setting which feels remote, but is very conveniently situated off Route 120 and near the Yosemite National Park entrance. We enjoyed watching the deer in the backyard! (We had some trouble with a gate when checking in due to a one-time fluke situation related to the recent record snowstorms which the owner was very helpful in resolving.)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Your host

Why they chose this property

I have been searching (and continue searching) for extradinary properties in the best natural locations.
Secret Meadows Retreat qualifies due to:
1) It's proximity to incredible Yosemite National Park
2) It's unsurpassable privacy, peace and quiet
3) The rarity of having fourteen privately owned acres of perfect meadows and forest
4) The variety of incredible activities which can be experienced in the immediately surrounding area

What makes this property unique

Watching deer graze in our meadows (seasonal)
Stargazing from our fire circle
On site or nearby horseback riding, whitewater rafting (seasonal), snowshoeing (seasonal), hiking, mountain biking, waterfall viewing, fishing, boating, cliff jumping (into Rainbow Pool - 1 mile), bird watching, horseshoes, volleyball or badminton plus much, much more.

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