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Yosemite Country Cottage~Private~Quiet~Star Gazing~Non-smokers/vapers~No animals

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Yosemite Country Cottage~Private~Quiet~Star Gazing~Non-smokers/vapers~No animals

The managing owner of the Yosemite Country Cottage and Yosemite Lilac House has lived and worked in the Yosemite area for over 40 years. As a professional Driver/Guide in Yosemite, he will be happy to provide you with a special 'Place's to Go' Trip Planning Guide to get the most out of your visit upon booking a reservation. Rates are based on 2 people. Please view all amenities provided. The owner will contact you by phone to answer any questions upon booking.

The Yosemite Country Cottage is a charming, custom built as a vacation home, designed with the traveler in mind. It is conveniently located in Midpines near Yosemite National Park in a private, quiet and secure location away from Highway 140. About 9 miles east of Mariposa and 18 miles to the Park boundary. Outside security cameras operational on the property 24/7.

Beautifully decorated and exceptionally clean, the Country Cottage has comfortable bedrooms (3) that sleep 4-6 all with country quilts, Berber carpeting and adjacent tiled bathrooms. The master bedroom has a Cal-King oak sleigh bed, clothes closet, ceiling fan, end tables with 3 way lamps. The Queen bedrooms (2) have ceiling fans/lights, clothes closets, and end table with a lamp.

The highlight of the Living room is a large rock wall with a gas fireplace for cozy evenings. The Living room furnishings including an entertainment center with a 55" smart TV for streaming movies or Internet TV. The fully furnished dining area next to the living room affords easy access to the kitchen. The large full amenity kitchen is fully equipped for the gourmet cook and includes all the conveniences for the vacationing cook. Please view all kitchen amenities provided. We will send information on the grocery store~ Pioneer Market~ in Mariposa, restaurants, etc....

Outside amenities include a propane gas barbecue. There is also a covered porch with a picnic table for outside meals and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills. Night sky perfect for stargazing out in front of Cottage, depending on the Moon fullness!

The Yosemite Country Cottage is just the place for families and friends looking for comfort, convenience and charm. The open floor plan is ideal for socializing and relaxing. Sitting atop a hillside on 13 acres of private property, the Country Cottage offers privacy, quiet surroundings and fantastic views. Leave the crowds, traffic and noise behind. The Country Cottage is your ideal vacation home. Baby items (crib, baby bath, highchair, etc...) are available on request.

The Country Cottage is conveniently located near Yosemite National Park and offers a variety of activities for all seasons. There is easy access to two nearby park entrances, Arched Rock Entrance Station (about 23 mi.) along the Wild and Scenic Merced River Canyon. Or the South Entrance Station on Highway 41 on the way to the beautiful and majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias; definitely worth exploring!

The Historic Gold Town of Mariposa (9 miles away) with its quaint shops, restaurants, Wine Tasting from local Vineyards, great Beer Pubs, Mariposa County History Museum, California State Mineral Exhibit (located at the Fairgrounds), and Yosemite Climbing Museum are great to explore.
Additionally, great food (no reservation needed) 1 mile away from the Country Cottage at June Bug Cafe. Hot Tub/Spa and Massage service available at the Yosemite Bug with a reservation at yosemitebug dot com.


Property manager

Charles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Water dispenser
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: We do not rent to smokers/vapers

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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: Children and Infants are counted in total .

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: Only registered guest allowed at the Cottage.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Yosemite Country Cottage Clean~ Private~ Quiet
Yosemite Country Cottage is Clean~ Private~ Quiet
Yosemite Country Cottage ~ Clean~Private~Quiet~Non smokers

About the neighborhood

Map
Midpines, CA

What's nearby

  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area - 34 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1850 Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miners Roadhouse 140 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moonbow Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪June Bug Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yosemite Country Cottage~Private~Quiet~Star Gazing~Non-smokers/vapers~No animals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite Country Cottage~Private~Quiet~Star Gazing~Non-smokers/vapers~No animals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yosemite Country Cottage~Private~Quiet~Star Gazing~Non-smokers/vapers~No animals?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Yosemite Country Cottage~Private~Quiet~Star Gazing~Non-smokers/vapers~No animals located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sierra National Forest, Merced River, and Merced River Recreation Area. Windows on the World Books and Art and Stanislaus National Forest are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Yosemite Country Cottage~Private~Quiet~Star Gazing~Non-smokers/vapers~No animals Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN
We were so impressed with our 5 night stay at the Country Cottage. So close to the park entrance, fully equipped kitchen, VERY clean, and everything worked in the cottage. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Rate Experience
We enjoyed our stay at Yosemite Country Cottage. The property was both immaculate and extremely well equipped. Communication with Charles was excellent from the time of booking. Very comfortable accommodations and a great place if you're visiting Yosemite National Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat, Land O Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite
Wonderful place to stay for are visit to Yosemite National Park . The Cottage was are home away from home . Well stock with all the essentials . Place was Clean and checking in and out was easy . Charles was a huge plethora of information that make you at ease , in visiting the surrounding area and Yosemite .We love the location and view of the cottage in the mountains . This Florida couple can't wait to return ! Thanks Charles
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A real top quality property. Only negative was it was easy to miss from the road
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite
The place was in a great location to the park! Charles was awesome! His insider advice was appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star service
This property was immaculately clean and well taken care of. The owner is one of the most knowledgeable people I’ve come across with regard to the Yosemite area and all that it provides. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House
The house was perfect. It was immaculate and a great location to visit Yosemite. The owner was tremendously helpful with everything. He even gave me tips to help me plan our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect homebase for Yosemite adventures
Loved our stay! Both the home and the owner are wonderful! You can't go wrong with this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Very clean cottage in the country, Charles was an excellent host and helped us plan our activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super recommended!
Around 30 min away from the park entrance, close to mariposa and super cozy place. Charles was super communicative and helpful since the beginning, and the place was perfect! We had only one situation that he was able to resolver with no problem. Thank you Charles for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H., Green Bay, Wisconsin,

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, easy feeling
About 45 minute drive west of El Portal entrance of Yosemite.Charles was great-lots of good suggestions. Little three bedroom, two bath house was neat, clean, very well furnished. 7 miles to town of Mariposa.(stores, gas, restaurants, etc) Would do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi C., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
True to listing. Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful grounds. A great place to recharge after visiting Yosemite. Exceptional host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location and exceptional host
The cottage was a perfect place to recover from strenuous hikes. We cooked in for breakfast and dinner everyday. Fully stocked kitchen and outdoor gas grill was ideal for us. We highly recommend this host and his property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Clarence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
This is a nice place that is pretty convenient to Yosemite. Everything was good except we felt like there were so many rules, we did not make use of all that was at the home. I understand as we have rental property ourselves, but these were over the top. It is not like we were there all that much, so it really was alright.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Perfect for our requirements
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marine S., GOLDEN VALLEY

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
We enjoyed our stay, thank you Charles!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Everything
This is a super clean, super nice, super convenient property. About 20 miles to Yosemite. Very quiet and all that you can ask for...and more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Refuge Near Yosemite
Extremely clean and well kept house in quiet location near Yosemite NP. Host was extra helpful with pointers to make our visit to Yosemite great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite getaway
The house met our needs. Be prepared for the harrowing drive to the park.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage with easy access to Yosemite
Spending days in Yosemite is easy when using this rental cottage as a starting point. Rooms are large and master bedroom bed is very comfortable (did not use second bedroom). Having two bathrooms is always a big plus for us. Level parking makes loading and unloading easy too. Very clean, private, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R., Scottsdale, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptionally Clean, Convenient location
We reserved the Yosemite Country cottage for a quick two-night weekend visit to Yosemite. Charles contacted me shortly after the reservation was confirmed with more information about the cottage and the area. As a former Yosemite Park employee, he is a wealth of knowledge about the area. The cottage is about an hour from the Valley floor through a beautiful waterfall dotted pass. We didn't mind the drive. Charles sent over directions and check in information prior to our arrival and everything went smoothly. Quick note - access to the cottage is up a steep driveway. Our rental Altima struggled a bit with the ascent, but we prevailed. The cottage is exceptionally clean and exactly as pictured. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen is adequately stocked with pots, pans, etc. There were pods for the dishwasher and washing machine, and coolers for day use. We brought provisions with us, as Charles recommended, and are glad we did. There's not much nearby except deer. Which we saw our first evening, to our delight. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be able to return to Yosemite sometime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, excellent host, awesome experiences!
The property was perfect for our stay in Yosemite. Charles was a great host...helped us plan our trip to ensure we experienced the best of Yosemite. He was very communicative before and during our stay. The property was extremely clean, well-equipped and very comfortable. We would definitely stay at this property again! Charles and the cottage are gems!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice house in the woods
A very nice and clean 3 bedroom that is 100% wheelchair accessible with a European style roll in shower/bathroom. We ate dinner all 3 nights at the house using the grill and the oven. We did a couple of laundry loads and had a good time. The TV is app driven so if you have netflix or another subscription service you are good to go - also the amount of time we actually spent at the home was pretty limited to the evenings as we were in the area to check out Yosemite. There is a binder on the coffee table with a lot of info about the area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
The cottage was clean and comfortable for my family and I. We enjoyed our stay and would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., King George, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience! Great location!
Close to Yosemite! If you need accessible accommodation this is it. This place is fully accessible and has an awesome master bath. The house is very nicely decorated. Kitchen is well equipped. Charles is a wealth of knowledge on the park and surrounding area and most other national parks as well. Can’t say enough good things about this place. When I come back this will be the first place I look to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023