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Cozy Cottage Retreat, Close to Yosemite, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub & More!

Escape to tranquility surrounded by mountains and scenic beauty. Savor moments by the fire or relax in the hot tub under starry skies.

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Cottage Retreat, Close to Yosemite, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub & More!

This charming private cottage with beautiful views of the mountains is a great getaway for a couple or small family to relax and explore. You'll enjoy the private "country" setting and the proximity to the several Gold Rush towns of the Mariposa area. Just over an hour, through our "Wild and Scenic" Merced River Canyon, is Yosemite National Park. Our home is a great place to make memories, and a local professional photographer is available to capture them.


This cottage has a 1 bedroom with a full loft, which looks out through the large 2 story windows to the mountains. There is a fully stocked kitchen with all modern appliances. We offer basic spices, coffee and tea.

During the cold months, you can enjoy a nice glass of wine or hot cup of chocolate snuggled up to the wood burning stove. The wood for the stove is always fully stocked. It is close to the Badger Pass winter sports area and ice skating in the park and Tenaya Lodge. We offer his and hers snowshoes and snow sleds for a fun day in the snow.

The bedroom and loft are appointed with comfortable queen beds and a sofa that turns into a very comfortable double bed (There are reviews verifying the comfort of the bed.). The towels and linens are high quality soft cotton. The loft has a comfortable sitting area to read and relax. The library provides a wide variety of books, games and puzzles.

From the living area you can walk out onto the private deck with seating for 6+, a gas grill and a hot tub. The hot tub is right off the deck, which you can relax and soak up the incredible view of the sierras or star gaze in the evening.

All year we provide a herb garden and in the summer we grow yummy tomatoes for the guests to enjoy.

We also have a beautiful home on the same property, which is private and separate from the cottage. The home can be rented with the cottage for a big get together. To view the home please see 779053.

Property manager

Brian & Susan Hunter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Ice skating 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: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Pack n Play, High Chair & Safety gate available.

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
Note from host: Events by approval only.
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 Registration Number 2015056

About the neighborhood

Map
Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 9 min drive
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 11 min drive
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 11 min drive
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 12 min drive
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1850 Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Miners Roadhouse 140 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Saloon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage Retreat, Close to Yosemite, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub & More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage Retreat, Close to Yosemite, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub & More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage Retreat, Close to Yosemite, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub & More!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage Retreat, Close to Yosemite, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub & More! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of California State Mining and Mineral Museum, Windows on the World Books and Art, and Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail. Mariposa Museum and History Center and Mariposa County Courthouse are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cozy Cottage Retreat, Close to Yosemite, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub & More! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 308 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Stay!
My husband and I had a wonderful stay (we especially enjoyed the clear skies and stargazing from the hot tub)- thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous little cabin
Loved our stay here, was very cosy and had everything we needed! Loved the deck area and hot tub - we spent many hours watching for wildlife and looking at stars. Great distance from Yosemite and Mariposa while feeling like you were still in the middle of nowhere. Hosts communicated well before the trip and deposit was paid back promptly. Would definitely stay again thank you for helping create a memorable part of our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Perfect stay! Worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yosemite stay
We stayed at the property during our trip to Yosemite. The drive to the park is nice, easy, and really pretty. Downtown Mariposa has different and delicious food options as well. The property was as advertised and has all the amenities for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We had a wonderful, short stay! The owners were super helpful and the accommodations were fantastic. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away.
Perfect place for a simple getaway for myself and 2 daughters. We enjoyed the hot tub and the scenery surronding it. The stars were amazing at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Hot tub was great for relaxing in the morning and star gazing in the evening!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Northern California Explorer's
Quiet and peaceful, and very close to Yosemite gate. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful mountain getaway!
Yosemite Oaks was a lovely place for my family to stay for a long weekend getaway. The hosts were great. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family getaway!
Our family of five really enjoyed our stay in the cozy cottage! It was a welcome respite after our long days hiking at Yosemite. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mariposa gem
Great location with everything you need. Very prompt and friendly communication helped throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly Gorgeous!!!
We truly enjoyed pur stay and i will stay here again next time I have out of town guests and i want to show them atound Yosemite. This property was easy access into Yosemite and the town of Mariposa was fantastic. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Yosemite home base
Everything was perfect and beyond easy. The owners have thought of everything down to a cooler for picnic use in the park. A1
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful and rejuvenating!
Clean, easily accessible and cozy. It was everything we needed for a good relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
About an hour and a half to either entrance of Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arsh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway to Yosemite!
Our stay was relaxing and peaceful. The place is perfect for 4 adults. Comes with all basic amenities and hot tub was a great plus. It is a bit of drive to Yosemite but it worked for us anyways.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yosemite first timers
The house was great- it was just further out from the park than we anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
I would highly recommend this cottage. Host amazing everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful retreat close to Yosemite
We had an awesome stay at Susans and Brians beautiful place close to Mariposa and also Yosemite NP. It's very quiet sow it was easy to relax after a day of hiking at Yosemite (about 1/1.5hr away). At the end we thought we should have stayed longer to embrace the beauty of the place with the garden and all the other amenities of the place more than we did. We were.lucky to meet our host Susan, she is such a nice person and a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Really nice place to stay. Just over an hour outside of Yosemite. It was clean and Susanne was very kind and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

shauna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy place to stay
This was a beautiful cottage. We had everything we could want and need at this cozy home away from home. We really enjoyed the hot tub and scenery! What a special little spot! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Mariposa
The property is a lovely country cottage with easy access to lots of nature. The hot tub is perfect for relaxing after a long day of hiking. The place is stocked with everything you could need for your stay, and the host is super responsive with any questions or concerns. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get away and slow down for a while.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have been better!
Everything about this stay was incredible. The hot tub wasn’t working when we first got there, but Brian was out in less than 30 minutes and got it working. It’s a little less than an hour to get to the West entrance Yosemite. It was perfect for the two of us. I’d go back any time!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Peaceful Retreat
We highly recommend this secluded cottage retreat. Has nice outdoor deck and we loved sitting in the spa under the stars at night. Enjoyed the kitchen as it was fully stocked with everything we needed, including fresh coffee beans for coffee each morning. Hosts are very friendly and got back to us right away when we reached out to them. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023