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Sierra Blue Zone, artist oasis under the stars Pet Friendly!

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Pool
Pool
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property grounds
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

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Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Sierra Blue Zone, artist oasis under the stars Pet Friendly!

Government ID required upon booking, thank you.

About this space

Sierra Blue Zone (formerly Rancho Tarantula), is a spacious log cabin with a sparkling pool and waterfall in the Sierra Foothills in a chaparral country and is rich with wildlife. 30 minutes from the Sierra National Forest and 45 to the southern entrance to Yosemite. Deer, coyote, raptors, and bunnies regularly frequent the property. Crystal-clear nighttime skies offer glorious views from the pool of the stars and Milky Way. It's the perfect home-base for day excursions to Yosemite.

The space
Sierra Blue Zone is full of enchanting bohemian accents combined with a lovely open feel-- You'll find plants, books, a large jazz and classical record collection, and locally grown flowers and produce when available. The pool is solar heated which is especially luxurious at night for floating in the warm water under the stars.

Sierra Blue Zone the perfect place to come for a calm, serene nature retreat; and absolutely not the right place to come to party. Please read house rules before booking.

Sierra Blue Zone is about the abundant and varied wildlife and enjoying the calming effect of being somewhere still mostly wild and unspoiled. It is an animal safe-haven. Deer, bunnies and other wildlife live, and/or come here to nap and have a guaranteed place they know they'll be protected, loved and respected.

The house is owned by an award-winning graphic designer and NASA/SETI imaging specialist and avid nature evangelist. This is not a soulless, generic property, this is their home, and when you're not in it, they are.

There's a Google Home system throughout the house, so you can play music or turn on, change color, dim and off lights by simply asking. You'll have the entire house to yourself, consisting of the master bedroom and its en suite with a shower and luxurious soaking tub, a second full bathroom at the other end of the house, second bedroom, kitchen, dining room, and a large living room which can sleep an additional four people.

The owner will be on the property in their separate dwelling in the capacity of concierge should you need anything. Call anytime for help or questions, day or night.. You will rarely see the owner unless you request it. The backyard pool/BBQ area is all yours and not shared. It's private, not visible from the owner's place.

Please make yourself at home!
Guest access
Guests park in front of the garage. The guest entrance is down the curved pathway to the right of the garage.

This house is strange in that there's no front door!
Please text when you're close and owner will meet you outside, welcome and help you get oriented with a quick tour of the house, then you'll go separate ways unless you need or want further interaction during the course of your stay. Owner is available by text or phone call day or night if you need help with anything at all. The goal is for you to have an effortless, beautiful experience here.
Other things to note

Please know that Sierra Blue Zone is not a soulless turnkey money-making investment. It's my home of five years, and when you're not in it, I am. I because I love to share the experience of being here, and it allows me to be able to support the work I do which includes nature-based science/art projects and volunteer work with wildlife.

Some of the indoor plants are faux plants to prevent my having to enter the premises to water. Please know that I may need to water outdoor plants depending on weather and give the deer fresh water every day in front of the garage. If you are here longer than 3 days, we can talk about getting the real indoor plants some water. That will be the only time you may see me. I will be as unobtrusive and invisible as possible while continuing to keep things running. I look forward to you having a care-free and relaxing stay.

For those with severe cat allergies:

Although Sierra Blue Zone is professionally cleaned after every stay, being a pet-friendly home, cats and dogs are part of the equation so if you have severe allergies, unfortunately I wouldn't recommend you stay here. If they are mild to moderate, you should be just fine.

There is an enclosed cat habitat off the master bedroom where my cats lounge when not in my dwelling. It's connected by a cat tunnel. The habitat is visually private. You'll see only cats, not me.
Please note that the habitat is not a shared pet area. It's locked and there is no access to it for guests, but it's visible through the sliding glass doors. Think of it like an atrium with plants and cats. This is how my pets get to be outside without being eaten by the local wildlife, which can include raptors, coyotes, bobcats, and the occasional mountain lion. You can also simply close the curtains and not see the cats or their habitat at all.

About your own pets:

Always walk dogs on a leash; never let your pet off-leash. There are predators here. We're in the Sierra foothills. Rattlesnakes live here. They are shy and you'll almost certainly never see one, but you don't want to let your dog run under the deck, poke its nose into holes, crevices in rocks. or anywhere you can't see into, and always look down.

Property manager

Pam Engebretson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (241.5 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not child-safe. Supervision, wildlife hazards.

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Coarsegold, CA

What's nearby

  • Black Hawk Lake - 12 min drive
  • Coarsegold Historic Museum - 15 min drive
  • Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians - 17 min drive
  • Indian Lakes Park - 20 min drive
  • Table Mountain Casino - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fairway Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casa de Fuego - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blue Heron Restaurant & Yosemite Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Goldfield's Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Steakhouse - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sierra Blue Zone, artist oasis under the stars Pet Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sierra Blue Zone, artist oasis under the stars Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Sierra Blue Zone, artist oasis under the stars Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sierra Blue Zone, artist oasis under the stars Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sierra Blue Zone, artist oasis under the stars Pet Friendly! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Black Hawk Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Coarsegold Historic Museum and Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. Indian Lakes Park is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.

Sierra Blue Zone, artist oasis under the stars Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

27 external reviews