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Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!



IMPORTANT: IF BRINGING A DOG TELL US BEFORE YOU ARRIVE (PET FEE WILL APPLY)

Conveniently located off Highway 49 in California's Gold Country, on a historic parcel known as Trabucco Gardens.

During the Gold Rush days, Trabucco Gardens was a parcel of land cultivated as a vegetable garden, while Forty-Niners discovered gold in the area. The historic rock walls on property mark the perimeter where the garden once grew.

The joy of discovery continues here today. Now you can discover the vast riches our universe has to offer. Trabucco Gardens, located on 17 acres, provides you with a grand opportunity to stargaze using the observatory telescope. The robotic GO-TO telescope is available during your stay, and included in the rental cost. The open, rural nature of the property, which is considered "above the fog and below the snow", provides you with many clear night opportunities, even in winter.

The Trabucco Gardens House, newly constructed in 2007, is well appointed and available year round. Mariposa, the county seat, which is 10 miles south, has many essential services, along with many wonderful dining, shopping, and historic sightseeing experiences. Yosemite National Park's West entrance is located about 45 minutes away up Highway 140 from Mariposa.

We provide housekeeping service (not daily maid service), before and after your stay. Courtesy towels, paper products, coffee, tea, cocoa and guest soap are provided to welcome you on the day you arrive. Personal key code access provides you with convenience and security. Along with a fold-away sofa bed in the living room, a queen-sized inflatable Aero-Bed is provided for extra sleeping accommodations.

Because of the rural nature of the area, there is abundant opportunity for wildlife sightings, such as deer, wild turkey, coyote, bobcat, birds of prey, and perhaps an occasional bear. Seasonal creeks at the North and South ends of the property flow during winter and spring. Make sure to leave some time in your schedule during your stay for stargazing too.

Using the telescope, beautiful views of the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Cluster, and many other deep sky objects are yours to behold. The telescope offers a TOUR mode, which takes you to the best and brightest objects in the sky during your stay. Stargazing doesn't get any easier than this.

What on EARTH are you waiting for? Go mining in the INFINITE FRONTIER above! An inspiring adventure of discovery for the young and the young-at-heart is here at Trabucco Gardens.

NOTE: Please include a phone number with your inquiry in case our E-mail reply fails to reach you due to technical reasons. WE ALWAYS RESPOND WITHIN A FEW HOURS.

NOTE: If you are booking through EXPEDIA and are bringing a pet please tell us BEFORE you arrive. There is a required $25 PET FEE that must be paid.

NOTE: If you wish to use the EV Charger for your vehicle let us know at time of booking BEFORE you arrive. We will need to turn on the EV Charger prior to your arrival. A $40 fee must be paid before your arrival to use the EV charger (unlimited charging).

NOTE: We DO NOT have a swimming pool, regardless of what the amenities list may indicate. There is no tripod telescope inside the house - only in the observatory.

Keywords: Cabin Home, Cottage, Yosemite Stargazing

Property manager

Mike

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING IN DWELLING - OUTSIDE ON PORCH ONLY

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: IF BRINGING DOG YOU MUST TELL US (PET FEE APPLIES)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Trabucco Gardens Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat Cabin
Trabucco Garns Yosemite Gold
Trabucco Gardens Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat

About the neighborhood

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Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 22 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Inn Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bon Ton Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Original Bon Ton Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Original Bon Ton Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Javita Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area, Merced River, and Bagby Recreation Area. Mariposa Cemetery and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 314 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
EXCEPTIONAL! This is by far the best cabin we have stayed in. It ishas extra linens and towels, laundry soap, dish soap, a roll away bed, spices, hair dryer and so many other small things you just forget to pack. The barn has a vending machine with snacks and drinks. The owner is very quick to respond and was very helpful when I had questions. This is a clean, comfortable home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Get-away

Clean, well-organized cottage, great 'home base' for nearby activities, or to just relax.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Loved the location/hiking options.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay

Very nice clean place had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

E C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility with nature

This is our 3rd stay every time this place is full of tranquility peace & nature sounds all day very nice to have coffee in the mornings take a hike allot squirrels moss pine cones very majestic place bbq grill and fire pit available for night time smores and bbq. Cabin is very comfortable with new modern fridge all amenities included very awesome stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite

Clean and communicative, very homey
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Cabin

We stayed in the 2 story cabin and it was beautiful inside and out. It has great space for the 4 of us and a lot of area inside and out.Since it was raining a couple of the nights, it was nice to take a warm beverage outside to sit and listen to the frogs and rain. We all loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay near Yosemite

Nice place. Very comfortable. Owner was very responsive and check-in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mariposa farm house

Very nice. Very clean and lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful visit

Lovely cabin close to Mariposa and Yosemite. Very comfortable furnishings and bed with well equipped kitchen. Relaxing front porch with ample chairs. A telescope to look at the dark sky was a fun addition. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Everything is as described and the owner was great at communicating with me. Will be staying there again in the next couple of weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

Great place, well accommodated. Host was extremely attentive to any questions we had and very thorough. Super great place to get away and only about 45 mins from Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Experience!

The cabin was very clean upon arrival. Check in was very simple. The location was perfect if you are visiting Yosemite. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies to make food. The telescope was very cool, we cant wait to go back during a full moon. Even young kids (5, 2, infant) had fun and were safe while in the cabin.The host was amazing at answering questions in a very quick manner. We enjoyed it so much that we even added an additional night so we could stay longer. We would recommend it to anyone going to the area and needing someplace yo stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherí K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice, quiet getaway

Comfortable and relaxing. The house was nice and comfortable and the telescope was a great perk. There is another cabin that isn't too far away, so not quite as private as advertised, but the other guests were quiet and I suppose that's the nature of putting utilities on a property this remote--things can't be too far apart. Still very enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get-away.

Nice place with a short drive into Mariposa. Enjoyed sitting on the porch and hearing owls and coyotes during the night. Comfortable seating and bedding. The 45 minute drive into Yosemite was not difficult.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool property

Location was great. Enough away from town, but close enough to get there in about 15 minutes. About an hour outside Yosemite, so it made our stay great. The stairs inside were quite steep and the wood floors were kinda slick for dogs and maybe the elderly. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Living the quiet life

It was wonderful to hear nature sounds without the background traffic noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pretty location. Rural but close enough to town so a person can enjoy the restaurants and stores in town. The owner, Mike, was very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite vacation

It was perfect for the pups and us! The drive to Yosemite was an hour long, but you could walk your dogs around the loop and the ride was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacay place

Straightforward and easy to access nice small cabin that’s perfect for your little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice facility

We absolutely enjoyed our 5 day stay in this nice quaint cottage. We enjoyed it so much that we were sad to have to leave. Communication with the owner and housekeeper was excellent. If we were provided the opportunity in the future we would definitely love to come back for another stay. Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

The cabin exceeded our expectations & we had a great couple of days. Our 3 year old wants to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish our stay was longer

We loved our stay at the Trabucco Gardens. It was quiet and cozy, but close enough to food, coffee and civilization. I only wish we had booked a longer stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Confortable

We had such a great time, instruction were provided to detail so we were able to arrive with no problems , several blankets and pillows available Only recommendation is to provode larger pans to make breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house on a large lot.

Very beautiful place with lots of privacy. Close to the beautiful town of Mariposa. Good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023