An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.

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Front view of Shanks' Log Home in the Woods

Front porch with custom hand-carved wooden rocking chairs.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6153 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Mariposa, CA

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad38 min drive
Yosemite South Entrance44 min drive
Wawona Visitor Center51 min drive
Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living room

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

For your ultimate mountain getaway, stay in this clean, comfortable and inviting log home. With a fun mix of rustic and contemporary decor, this log home will give you an authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.

The spacious kitchen is equipped with all the basic cookware and serving ware to prepare a delicious meal. You will appreciate the dining area with a solid wood table and hand-carved chairs. Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck while watch the wildlife go about their day. If you are in the mood for BBQ, make use of our gas grill on the back deck.

There are two ultra cozy bedrooms each with hand carved log beds. Bedroom 1 had a king size bed. The second bedroom with queen bunk bed and an en suite half bathroom. We have an extra long twin fold up bed located in the king bedroom closet which can be set up in one of the bedrooms or the living room - just let us know and we will set it out for you wherever you like.

In the living room, warm up during the winter months with the wood-burning stove or kick back and watch television with the family. With the “Smart TV”, stream Netflix, Hulu, YouTube or Amazon Prime.

After a long day of fun-filled activities, soak in the hot tub and let your body relax and rejuvenate. The hot tub is cleaned and maintained before/after each set of guests.

Guest access

Self check in by accessing a key from the lockbox. You will be provided a lockbox code found in the welcome letter.

There is ample parking on the driveway for up to five cars.

Interaction with guests:

We are happy to answer any questions and stop by, if needed. We are available through VRBO messaging, cell phone and text at any time of day - preferably not between the times 10 pm - 6 am :)

Other things to note:

We are happy to provide pet friendly accommodations! We allow house-trained dogs, but with some rules. First, it’s an extra $50 per pet for the stay. Further, we reserve the right to charge for any damage caused by the dog.

Second, please keep your dog in a crate if you leave the dog alone in the house for an extended period of time to avoid accidents in the house. We do not provide dog crates so please bring your own - along with a nice blanket and toys :)

Third, please clean up all dog waste in the yard. We do not supply poopbags, so please have your own supply.

Neighborhood overview

Conveniently located in between two entrances into Yosemite National Park - both 50 minute drives. 20 minutes to the historic town of Mariposa and 30 minutes to Oakhurst.

Our neighbors are friendly and enjoy the serenity of the area. So please respect the essence of the woods and keep the noise down after dark.

Property manager

Tchukon Shanks

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can smoke outside

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mariposa

This holiday home is located in Mariposa. California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Mariposa Museum and History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Butterfly Creek Winery and River Creek Golf Course. Windows on the World Books and Art and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mariposa, CA

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 An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities. located?

Situated in Mariposa, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cold Spring and Butterfly Creek Winery. Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janine L.

12 Oct 2023

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

Quiet and peaceful

We were looking for a place to stay as we visited Yosemite. The cabin was located in a very remote and quiet location. Although the entrance to the park was about 1 hour away, we enjoyed having the cabin as home base after a long day in the park. We enjoyed watching the wildlife (deer, turkey, hummingbirds) as we relaxed in the hot tub. Overall nice experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

26 Nov 2022

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

We love this cabin in the woods!

This property is a great place to go to get away and enjoy the outdoors. It is cozy, we’ll decorated and spacious. Although it is a far drive into Yosemite (over an hour) we love the location! It ia half way between mariposa and Oakhurst. Our dog is in heaven there too. Lots of burrs when she runs around but it was worth every brush out. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe T.

28 July 2022

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

We loved it berry good place my husband and i had a great time

I really like the place I will like to comeback thank you for everything

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C., Las Vegas, Nevada

4 Oct 2021

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

Perfect for us

The cabin is set back in a cozy dry wilderness with not much to do or see, but very private with a jacuzzi to enjoy. There is plenty of dish ware for cooking and other essential equipment. The washing machine and dryer is huge. I need to get me one of those. The beds were firm and comfortable. Overall, we enjoyed are stay and would return. Thanks for having such a nice place.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edyta C.

21 Aug 2021

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

Great location

Great location and property. Quite and spacious. Highly recommend. My kids loved the hot top.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tchukon Shanks

Originally from upstate New York, I moved to San Francisco in my 20's and lived there for 18 years. I had quite an exciting life in the city but in my 40's realized I needed a change from big-city living, which brought me to the beautiful mountains of Mariposa. I was trained as a french chef and love to talk about anything food related. Some of my other interests include photography, horseback riding, white water rafting, hiking, off-roading and most importantly...spending time with my family :)

Why they chose this property

My father was traveling to Yosemite and made a wrong turn ... or should we say right turn. He found the area so charming that he called a real estate company and returned the following month to check out properties. He fell in love with this log cabin and the rest is history.