You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite
This historic country house was built in 1947. Now this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath house is a vacation rental. Its is conveniently located directly off the Hwy 140, in Midpines, on your way to Yosemite National park and ten minutes outside of Mariposa. Upon arriving you will be greeted by an eye appealing rock entry made from local Mariposa slate. The front door enters into a large living room. From both the living room and dining room kitchen areas you can look out the windows and observe the wild life in the meadow across the street. The large farm style kitchen is a great place for everyone to gather in. It is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. There is even a large beautiful fireplace to enjoy during the winter months. In the back patio area there is a BBQ for outside cooking and dining. There is also a fenced yard to the side of the side of the house with an herb garden. This country vacation rental is easy to find and is perfectly located to many attractions in the area. Yosemite is 19 miles from the house, about 40 minutes away. There is even a bus stop within walking distance from the house that can take you to and from Yosemite Park. In the spring months the Zyfer River Rafting is close by too! Mariposa is only 7 miles away. There are many cute shops and dining to enjoy. Also don't forget about the local museum and music on the green in the park during the summer. Mariposa also offers an adventurous zipline. Are you into dirt bikes and ATV's? You can bring those too. The house offers plenty of parking and the forest service trails are within a mile of the house with hours of outdoor fun trails to explore.
Property manager
Nicole Esteybar
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Car required
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Games
Outdoor areas
Patio
Fenced yard
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Near laundromat
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: outside only
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Fitness facilities nearby
Water tubing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Basketball nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Rafting nearby
Golf nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)
Similar properties
Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate.
Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate.
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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Midpines Hwy 140 House Your way Yosemite
Midpines Hwy 140 House Your way Yosemite
140 House Your way Yosemite
Midpines Hwy 140 Your way Yosemite
140 Your way Yosemite
Midpines Hwy 140 House on Your way to Yosemite Midpines
Midpines Hwy 140 House on Your way to Yosemite Midpines
About the neighborhood
Midpines, CA
What's nearby
Mariposa County Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
Mariposa Museum and History Center - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
Butterfly Creek Winery - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
1850 Restaurant - 10 min drive
Happy Burger Diner - 10 min drive
Miners Roadhouse 140 - 9 min drive
Pizza Factory - 11 min drive
Hideout Saloon - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite located?
Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Merced River and Merced River Recreation Area. Briceburg Information Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite Reviews
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9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 91 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bethany
8 December 2024
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was spacious, well maintained, quiet, and close to Yosemite.....perfect for our family weekend
We loved this rental. Our group of 7 (4 adults, 3 children) stayed here while we enjoyed a couple of days at Yosemite. We loved how spacious this home was, and it felt cozy. We cooked a couple of meals and the kitchen had everything we needed. If we ever go back to Yosemite we will definitely stay here again.
Four of us stayed here and all enjoyed it. Super clean, great beds, outdoor grill was nice. Large and roomy. Cool to know it was once a roadside diner. Perfect spot for our trip to Yosemite. I would stay there again in a heartbeat! No complaints!
Lovely home located just past Mariposa on your way to Yosemite National Park. Huge kitchen ( I love to cook) huge fireplace and I loved the privacy in the backyard. The beds and bedding were so comfortable. The host was amazing and super friendly and so were the owners. My trips will be more regular and this will be my stop. It’s perfect!
This is a quirky old building. Used to be a road side cafe. The old timey photos of the cafe were a nice touch. The fireplace in the kitchen was awesome! Just looking out the kitchen windows to the creek across the street really made it feel like you're in the middle of nature. Not far from local shops and mom and pop restaurants. Still conveniently close to Merced river and Yosemite national park. The beds were nice but too soft for us. Also one of the beds was too high off the ground for some of our family members. Queen size only, no kings. But well stocked with dvds and games if needed. There was no working porch light so get there during day light, its easy to miss.
We would definitely stay here again. Wish i could live there forever!
Lots of space and beds for the price! Big kitchen and living room, plenty of chairs. Lots of kitchen utensils and some food & spices in the cabinets. Layout is a little unusual with two bedrooms connected via sliding door. There is no true "master" either, as two bedrooms are connected to one bathroom and the other bathroom is across a hallway in the addition.
This house is right on 140 on your way in through the Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite. Unless you are staying in the park, it seemed to be one of the closest options other than a big motel right at the entrance. The house was well equipped and although a little more rustic had everything we needed. There is some road work being done between the house and Yosemite when we were there and so some delays both on the way into the park and back as well as we could hear some trucks buzzing by throughout the night. Pretty quick drive into Mariposa where there is a grocery store and multiple restaurants.
Property is a bit difficult to locate at night time. House was better than the pictures, place is clean and located in good location with respect to Yosemite.
Unfortunately, the furniture is very uncomfortable... The bed was sagging and way too soft. Everyone in our party complained and sleep came at a minimum. Sofa was also too soft. Our backs were hurting from the poor furniture.
Anish S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
tim h., Grand Rapids, Michigan
9 April 2017
Nice location - not real clean
The location was great for a visit to Mt Rainer. The weather didn't let us see the mountain. The hot tub was nice to use after a day of snow shoeing.
There was a lot of dust and dirt on top of the refrigerator when we checked in. It would have been nice to have a coat rack or hooks by the front door. We did not like the fuzzy sheets that were on the beds.
Our group (5 adults from 22 - 49) had plenty of room to be together or spread out at this quaint house.
We arrived and the house was clean and welcoming. It is an older house; it has all the charm and quirky features that comes with a house of this age. It isn’t as fancy as some places but it lets you feel like you are at home.
There are 3 bedrooms that are connected to each other but all bedrooms have a separate entrance. Two share a bathroom and the other (bunk bed room) has a bathroom across the hall. The bunk bed room and the middle room also share a door. The beds do squeak as others have posted but they are extremely comfy. Lots of extra pillows and blankets are throughout the house as are games and info about the area.
The kitchen is roomy with plenty of space to make meals and eat on the go or to sit down together. Lots of storage; there are some ants but nothing too terrible. It is fully stocked with all the things to cook, some spices, and some helpful things to pack lunches. We needed a cooler to pack lunches for our day trips and one quick message had one brought to us.
Our group was able to spread out all over the living room in the mornings for coffee or at the end of the day without feeling cramped or like we were on top of each other.
The house is an hour from Yosemite Valley; we arrived by 10am each day and had less than a 5 minute wait.
It was a perfect location for us!
We really wanted to love this property because of the proximity to Yosemite. We arrived around 9pm and were met by MICE scurrying across the kitchen floor. If we would have had other options, we would have left immediately but it was late at night and we had no cell reception to try to find alternative lodging. We immediately contacted the property manager who claimed to be unaware of the rodent problem. At first she seemed very responsive and said she would send someone in with traps the next day. Not ideal but at least she was making an effort to right the situation. Then when I circled back the following day for an update, she just didn't return my emails; absolute radio silence! The whole situation was really unbelievable. Not only did I have to contend with mice in my rental house but I had a completely unresponsive property manager who clearly didn't think this was an urgent issue!
On another note, there was also a significant ant problem but I had read about that on previous reviews so at least I was forewarned. That being said, I did not expect to see the hordes of ants that were swarming the dishwasher!
Clearly this property needs some pest control and better maintenance. I would absolutely not recommend it in its current state.
Comfort and Charm: Our Family Stay near Yosemite NP
We had a wonderful stay in this quaint home with so much history. It’s a vintage style home with all the modern amenities. Just a 38min drive from Yosemite entrance and 8-10min from Mariposa. Amazing location! Perfect for all the activities we wanted to do.
We loved our stay. The home is 1hr from Yosemite valley and convenient to Mariposa. We had dinner each night outside on the picnic table, which was a nice option to have. There are ants as other reviewers have mentioned, but it isn’t an issue if you keep opened food in the fridge. The beds were pretty squeaky. But the home met our needs and we really enjoyed our stay.
This is an older house that is very clean and comfortable. Nicely appointed kitchen and the living room is very comfortable. The BBQ grill and washer and dryer were very welcome.
About 30min drive to Yosemite El Portal gate and another 30 min to the Valley. Local town of Mariposa is about 10 min away for groceries and such.