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

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

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Living area
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Living area
Dining room with beautiful view

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

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out 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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
$25 for 1st pet and $15 for each additional

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ok to smoke on deck. Carefully put out butts.
No outdoor fires during fire season, which varies year to year,

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 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 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
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 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.?

Checkout 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 miles (15 km) of Cold Spring and Butterfly Creek Winery. Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park and Wassama Round House State Historic Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ylang D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape
Private location, great views of nature. Enjoyed our stay very comfirtabkt

About the host

Hosted by Tchukon Shanks

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I am currently living in Mariposa near Yosemite. A breath taking area as many of you know. I was trained as a tradtional french chef. Some of my interests involve horseback riding, hiking, juicing, Scottish Highlander Cattle and off roading.

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 feel in love with this log cabin and the rest is history.

What makes this property unique

Located on eleven acres this cabin gives you plenty of privacy with all the comforts and style you would expect from a modern lifestyle.

Languages:

English

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