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"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch

Joe and Cathy moved to beautiful Catheys Valley to enjoy the serenity and quiet solitude of a ranch off the beaten path. Their outdoor lifestyle and love of animals and horseback riding is perfectly suited for life on “The 56”. The guest home listed here is a quarter mile away from their personal residence and has two bedrooms and two full baths. Enjoy quiet evenings at the house, BBQ's and bonfires in the great outdoors overlooking the gorgeous lights of the Central Valley!

Miniature horses live directly across from the guest home! Guests are welcome to interact with the goats and ponies with guidance from the owners. A special experience for you and your kids!!

Don't forget about Yosemite National Park! YNP is approximately an hour away (50 miles) when travelling through hwy 140 through the historic town of Mariposa or approximately 1 hr. 20 minutes (60 miles) if traveling via hwy 49 through the lovely town of Oakhurst CA.

Our 56 acre property is yours to hike and explore. We have safe quad trails for hiking, biking and walking your dog. We have a 10 X 10 covered dog kennel for your use during the day should you decide to leave your dog here. Although well behaved dogs are allowed to be in the guest home and be off a leash while you are present, they are not allowed in the home during the day if you leave.There is also a pool at the house to cool off in on those warm summer days.

We will never be far away if you need anything. You will see us feeding the horses, goats and chickens during the day, but we will let you enjoy your space.
Your children would be welcome to meet the animals with me and share in the "chores" if they like! We have chickens in the hen house for fresh eggs for our guests every day! The kids (or grownups) are welcome to get them in the morning!

Property manager

Joe & Cathy Orth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1140 sq ft (106 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
2 total pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

"the 56" Yosemite Foothills
"the 56" Yosemite Foothills Ranch
NEW Listing "the 56" Yosemite Foothills Ranch
"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch Catheys Valley
"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Catheys Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 23 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 25 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area - 43 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tap Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Radanovich Winery - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Ranch House Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Heavenly Grounds - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Oasis - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch located?

Located in the heart of Catheys Valley, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of California State Mining and Mineral Museum, Windows on the World Books and Art, and Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail. Mariposa County Courthouse and Mariposa Museum and History Center are also within 16 mi (25 km).

"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A., Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July family birthday
Rented the house for 4th of July, to spend for my daughters birthday w/her family who live nearby. The pool was great for cooling off in this very hot weather and the grands loved interacting with the animals, especially at feeding time - thank you to Mary who handled our visit. The house was perfect, so lovely each room had its own bathrm (1 w/huge soaking bathtub & shower perfect to bathe the grands after swimming!) every detail was planned for - pantry w/any appliance you could need, great outdoor areas for having our meals. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Vacation
Place was clean. Hosts were so great. Loved the animals. Hope to be back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei H.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely stay
just the right size house for our family of 3 and a large dog. huge land for our dog to roam around anytime. fun to see the farm animals and feed them. wish we had brought more carrots and apples for the horses. appreciated the fresh eggs and the flashlight delivered by Cathy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
WHEN VISITING THE MERCED AREA &/OR YOSEMITE - THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAY!
From the peaceful location with great views (the travel on the dirt road to the home was well worth it!); to the nicely decorated home; to the comfy beds, linens & towels; to the adorable farm animal friends along with many cute local bunnies & squirrels; to about an hour drive to Yosemite; and finally, but just as important, to the gracious hosts that Joe & Cathy are: EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely quiet place on a mini horse ranch in the foothills.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blair R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staycation spot
This place was beyond wonderful!!! It’s a place you can go and just stay at the house the whole time because there is so much to do. We have three little kids and they had a blast!! The owners were so friendly and hospitable! There is a fire pit, outdoor scrabble board, movies, books, games, the animals, the pool, the beautiful wrap around porch, etc. We even had fun just walking the large property. It’s such a great place to go to get away, I can’t recommend it enough!!! It’s also about an hour drive to Yosemite but the cute little town of Mariposa is closer and a fun place to check out if you don’t want to stay at the house the whole time. We had so much fun at this property and can’t wait to come back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Best 50th Anniversery Ever
We totally enjoyed spending our 50th at 56 Ranch. The little house was well appointed, wonderfully decorated and quite comfortable. There were great beds and pillows, bathrooms stocked with items that filled every need, and the kitchen had all the necessities, plus. We had fun feeding the horses carrots, finding (and eating!) the chicken’s eggs, and watching the bunnies cavort across the lawn. They were, however, too quick for Sasha, our most welcome dog. Great sunset view from the wrap around patio, as well as entertaining views of the animals through the day. We splashed in the pool, enjoyed meeting our hosts, and over all had a wonderful, relaxing time. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Great!
Peaceful, lots of amenities, great mini horses, very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018