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1893 vineyard cottage at the gateway to Yosemite.

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
TV, books
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

1893 vineyard cottage at the gateway to Yosemite.

PLEASE NOTE, THE PARK SERVICE HAS IMPLEMENTED A ENTRANCE RESERVATIONS SYSTEM. You will need a reservation to enter the Park on weekends and holidays from April 14 through June 30. You will need a reservation to enter the Park any day of the week from July 1 through August 16. A reservation will be required to enter the Park on weekends and holidays from August 17 through October 27. Go to recreation.gov, and search for day use entry reservations for Yosemite. ALSO PLEASE NOTE: When you scroll down, you will see amenities, it says we have a washer, dryer, and air conditioning. That is incorrect. We have none of those. Click on amenities, and then on all 55 amenities, and it shows the correct amenities except we do not have a coin laundry. There is a laundromat in town . Sorry for the confusion. I have spent 1/2 hour on the phone with VRBO to try to get it corrected. That is the best they can do.

In our property description, VRBO states we are on a river. That is incorrect. We are about 7 miles to the Merced River.

We have 3 bad reviews. These guests complained that the house was hot at night. One couple we afraid to keep any doors or windows open. They ran the swamp cooler, but it will not work unless the door by it is open 6 inches, and a window in the front bedroom opened an inch. The second couple neglected to fill the water tray when it was empty. Be sure and fill it before you go to bed.

Our rental is a charming 1893 cottage in a 7 acre Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. We are 1/4 mile off Hwy 140, 35 to 40 minutes to the El Portal entrance to Yosemite. The house is furnished in a Victorian style. A porch, large deck, and a great cedar tree provide delightful areas to relax & dine. For 1 or 2 couples, or a family, it is a great hideaway to return to after a day of visiting Yosemite, or the local attractions. We provide a bottle of wine we make from our vineyard. We provide sugar, salt, pepper. Please note that the Sierra Foothills get virtually no rain from mid May until October. We also are Bug Free - enjoy bug-free evening on the deck, porch, or under the cedar tree.

In addition to seeing some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, while visiting Yosemite you make hike, swim, fish, or rent a raft for a lazy float on the Merced River. You can also white-water raft on the Merced River in the Merced River Canyon, or take a rock climbing lesson. Mariposa is the southern end of the Sierra Gold Country and has a History museum, and the State Mineral Exhibit. Historic downtown Mariposa offers shopping, restaurants, and wine tasting.

PLEASE NOTE: $165 rental per night is for 2 guests. There is a charge of $15/person for each additional person.

Our cottage is on an 80 acres property. The cottage, our home, the caretaker cottage, and the vineyard are on a 14 acre parcel that is fenced in with a seven foot deer fence. We live on a paved County road 1/4 mile off Highway 140, the all weather entrance into the Park. When you leave our cottage to go to Yosemite, this highway takes you through the Merced River Canyon; where, depending on the season, you will see white water rafters, raging waters, beautiful fields of wild flowers, or lovely fall color. Yosemite's beauty can be seen in the towering granite cliffs, the spectacular waterfalls, the giant Sequoia and Ponderosa, and fields of wild flowers. When you visit the Valley, you may want to use the free shuttle buses to see all of the Valley sights. You can get off to walk to the base of Yosemite or Bridal Veil Falls, or perhaps to hike up to Vernal and Nevada Falls.

The Valley has Park Ranger programs, a museum, book store, and the Ansel Adams Gallery The Village Store is a grocery and variety store. Numerous food services are available from fine-dining at the Ahwahnee Dining Room to cafeterias at the Yosemite Lodge and Curry Village. You can go horse-back riding, or rent a raft to float lazily down the Merced River.

Since the Valley is a small part of a Park that is approximately the size of the state of Rhode Island, you may want to visit the Wawona Hotel (closed until spring 2021 for remodeling) and history village, and the Mariposa Grove of the Giant Sequoia at the south end of the Park. You may even want to play golf on the Wawona 9-hole golf course. If time allows, you could drive into the High Country. Take a picnic lunch, and drive to Glacier Point for a spectacular view of the Valley, Half Dome, and the towering peaks in the Back Country. Or you may drive up to Crane Flat, and take the Tioga Pass Road, stopping at the various turnouts to see the northern part of the Park, and have a picnic. You can stop at Tenaya Lake to enjoy the view while you picnic, sun bath, and swim in the icy cold lake. Tuolumne Meadows has limited food service, wonderful meadows to explore, and you may even want to dine at Tuolumne Lodge before returning to your retreat in the vineyard. Whether you take a drive toward Glacier Point or Tuolumne, you will fine many hiking trails.

Our cottage is on the edge of a wine grape-vineyard. We have 6 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and 1 acre of Sangiovese wine grapes. We are not a bonded winery, but sell our grapes to wineries. We keep a small amount of grapes to make our own wine. Our grapes have been used to make gold-medal-winning wines in the price range of $15 to $50. Depending upon the time of your visit, you may see us pruning, training, or harvesting the grapes. If we are home during your stay (we usually will be), we would love to take you on a 'tour' of our vineyard.

If you chose to spend time locally, we have many interesting sights to visit. Mariposa is the southern end of the Sierra Gold Country. The California State Mineral Exhibit is a great stop to see some truly beautiful minerals. The Mariposa History Museum has a changing exhibit of the interior of 49er stores and houses. There is a gold-stamp mill that was used to crush gold ore, the first step in refining the ore. A tour of the County Courthouse, the oldest in California, is great fun. You can go gold panning, wine tasting,, play golf at a nearby 9-hole golf courses. Historic downtown Mariposa offers fun gift shops, numerous restaurants including California Cusine, Mexican, Chinese, Pizza, a Sports Bar, and more.

Perhaps you will want to spend some time at your cottage, relaxing under the Cedar tree, on the porch, or the deck. You can spend hours watching the Hummingbirds and Orioles feeding at our bird feeder. There are many other birds to watch such as Bluebirds, Barn Swallows, Robins, and Red Tailed Hawks. Be sure to allow plenty of time to view the night sky. On a moonless night the Milky Way is truly unbelievable. You may be lucky and see a meteor shower, or the Moon rise or set. We also have spectacular sunsets.

Please note, we do not have Air Conditioning in the cottage. We have a swamp cooler, and ceiling fans in the living room and in bedrooms 1 and 2.

We live in a house in the vineyard, approximately 300 feet from the cottage. There is also a caretaker living on the property. We will respect your privacy; however we, or the caretaker will be available to answer any questions you may have, and give you suggestions on what to see and do.

Property manager

Cliff and Mary Lou Gardner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed

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 are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 5
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 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 Registration Number 967560

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 13 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1850 Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miners Roadhouse 140 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Saloon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1893 vineyard cottage at the gateway to Yosemite. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1893 vineyard cottage at the gateway to Yosemite. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1893 vineyard cottage at the gateway to Yosemite. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1893 vineyard cottage at the gateway to Yosemite. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mariposa County Visitor Center and Mariposa Cemetery. Mariposa Museum and History Center and Mariposa County Courthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

1893 vineyard cottage at the gateway to Yosemite. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mariposa Cottage
Great location; easy access to Yosemite. Friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay.
A very nice property that was well equipped and in a lovely location.....lots of bird life too. Downside was the laundry facilities listed aren't on the property but are in Mariposa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming but neglected
Fun property thats been ignored. Simple things not taken care of. Toilet is barely usable, too close to vanity and loose at floor. Small moldy shower. Fridge is old, handle secured with tape, tv is from 1980. Grounds need alot of attention, trimming. Could be amazing with some attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bill H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal destination for Yosemite trip
I'd rate this cottage, in all its grandeur, a 9.3/10. It is an ideal distance from the Yosemite National Park entrance. Surrounded by a quiet, amazing community this cottage truly gives the 1900s charming vibe. Come prepared to bat off swarming bees and wasps if intending to use the grill, however, this is probably a seasonal issue (spring/winter vs summer time). Summer heat is no joke in Mariposa so take advantage of the fans and swamp cooler, nonetheless, it was a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Milind T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay near Yosemite
This property did not have air conditioning which was a big disadvantage specially when temperatures were close to 100. Otherwise this is an excellent property with peaceful surrounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage with privacy a calm.
This was a pleasant stay. We loved the breezes at night, the quiet of the property. The space was great for our family of 3. The vineyard was delightful too. Everything we needed. Thank you for keeping us updated in reservations and road closures too, Cliff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is adorable! We loved staying on vineyard land and seeing the stars. Host gave us a bottle from their vineyard, which was a great treat. Coffee was provided in the fridge. It is toasty though even with swamp cooler and has some bugs. About an hour from Yosemite. Appreciated the host's recommendations regarding places in Mariposa and in Yosemite. I also appreciate their availability.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, peaceful vineyard cottage
Perfect, cozy cottage to stay at with my teen grand daughters. We used it as home base while we hiked Yosemite, only 1 hour from entrance. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed, and very clean. Cliff promptly answered all my questions. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage close to Yosemite Park
This beautiful little cottage is the perfect spot to visit the Yosemite National Park. It has everything you need when you come back from a trip to the park. It’s so lovingly furnished and has all equipment what is needed to have a comfortable stay. The cottage is situated in a wonderful area surrounded by vineyards. Our hosts MarieLou and Cliff have been more than welcoming to us and made our stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Appreciate you letting us stay. Sorry for the last minute changes for Saturday night but thank you for working with me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite Anniversary Getaway
My partner and I were celebrating an anniversary with a visit to Yosemite National Park. The cottage was a quiet, comfortable and peaceful place to stay during our visit. It was within 27 miles to the El Portal entrance to the park, making it very convenient. Also just 3 miles from the town of Mariposa which provided access to grocery store, restaurants etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

bridget s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hiking trip
Loved the property and location just needs a new screen door. And swamp ac needs to be cleaned but great place, perfect for our get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Graham T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten track
This property is a rustic experience in a quiet, secluded location, with direct access to Yosemite national park. The owners are non-intrusive, yet helpful when required. Overall a delightful time spent in delightful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location outside Yosemite, close to Mariposa with access to great restaurants, grocery store, shops... everything you need during your stay. The cottage was perfect for our weekend stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Cozy old cottage away from everything and private. Even though it was hot during the day the breeze cooled it off at night. Didn't need to use the swamp coolers at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very comfy cottage. All amenities as listed. We were very comfortable in the cottage. We would leave early in the morning and be gone for most of the day. When we'd return we would sit on the deck and enjoy dinner with a wonderful breeze. Opening windows at night made for delightful evenings too. Owners very, very responsive to questions and concerns. We would stay here again if we could.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Nikki C.

Too hot for July or August
We stayed here July 19th and July 20th. We had the 21st booked too but left before that night. We only booked this location because one of the amenities was air conditioning. We also thought there was a washer and dryer. The host has since updated his listing to show only a swamp cooler. The swamp cooler didn’t work out for us. It was just too hot. One of the specific instructions the owner has in order to use the swamp cooler is to leave the back door open. We were traveling with our 1 and 3 year old. We were not going to leave a back door open at night in a new neighborhood we were unfamiliar with. Even in the evenings with the back door open and swamp cooler on, the whole house did not cool down. I would definitely recommend avoiding this vrbo when the weather is in the 90’s like in July and August. It was miserable and we had two very grumpy toddlers since we didn’t get to sleep until about 2 in the morning each night when it started to cool down outside. We explored Yosemite as one big grumpy tired family but after two crazy hot nights we left. Our trip was ruined because of the false information advertised. The owner refunded the last night we didn’t use. The owner says he was hacked and didn’t put that information in himself. If you are advertising AC when it’s 95 outside but you only have one swamp cooler, you should refund all nights. A swamp cooler is no match for the 95 degree weather. The owner says otherwise…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey M., Delta, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Yosemite Exploring
Very comfortable beds, pillows and linens. New large private decking on the back of cottage - perfect for morning breakfasts and evening gathering. Appreciated fans in bedrooms as temperatures were making records! We had brought our own fans as well - just in case. Possibly an awning over back windows and door could certainly help keep the cottage cooler on those lovely warm summer days although it cooled nicely when we returned from exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great location, great place, everything was allright ! We had not the chance to meet Cliff and Marilou, but they took care, really !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too hot to stay the second night.
Read the full description. On the initial listing page this property is shown to have air conditioning. In the longer description you will see that they in fact do not have air conditioning but a swamp cooler and a few old fans that are hardly effective. Location was good and the cottage itself was picturesque/cute. None of the furniture was comfortable or good for relaxing and the pillows were almost nonexistent. None of us could sleep at all the first night and decided to drive home, not staying the second night. It was so incredibly hot we would have been better off sleeping outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot outside of Yosemite
Everything was wonderful! The hosts were responsive to questions, and the property was beautiful. I would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023