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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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MIDPINES, CA
  • Place, Merced River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Briceburg Information Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Merced River Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About this property

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

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

The managing owner of the Yosemite Lilac House and Yosemite Country Cottage 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' self Trip Planning Guide to get the most out of your visit upon booking a reservation. Rates are based on 2 people, there is an additional charge for each person per night. Please view all amenities provided. The owner will contact you by phone upon booking to answer any questions and explain a few things.

The Yosemite Lilac House is a charming, brand new, and completed in 2024. Custom built as a vacation home, designed with the traveler in mind. Be some of the first people to stay in this beautiful new home! 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 Lilac House has large comfortable bedrooms with vaulted ceiling that sleep up to 5. Both with country quilts, wood floors, ceiling fans, and adjacent tiled/granite bathrooms. The large master bedroom has a Cal-King bed, vaulted ceiling, large lighted walk-in closet, and footboard bench. The big master ensuite bathroom has vaulted ceilings, extra large beautifully tiled floor/walk-in shower with glass doors, and large granite topped double sink vanity. The big Queen bedroom has vaulted ceilings, a large nearly walk-in closet and a footboard bench. Bathroom #2 has a vaulted ceiling, large beautifully tiled floor/walk-in shower with glass doors and granite counters. Both bathrooms have solar tubes for added lighting. Additionally, the living room has a twin day bed for an additional person. Baby items (crib, baby bath, highchair, etc...) are available on request.

The highlight of the Lilac House is the Great Room with vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans for cozy evenings. The living room furnishings include wood floors, comfortable couches, end tables, and a 65" 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. Additionally, the large beautiful granite topped Island/Bar with sitting stools for gathering while meals are being prepared. USB plugs for charging located on Island/Bar and kitchen counter. We will send information on the grocery store~ Pioneer Market~ in Mariposa, and restaurants, etc.....

Outside amenities include a propane gas barbecue. There is also a 10'X14' Gazebo with a picnic table for outside meals and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills in the mornings or evenings. Night sky perfect for stargazing out in front of the Lilac, depending on the Moon fullness!

The Yosemite Lilac House is just the place for families and friends looking for comfort, convenience and charm. The open floor plan in the Great Room is ideal for socializing and relaxing. Sitting atop a hillside on 13 acres of private property, the Lilac House offers privacy, quiet surroundings and fantastic views. Leave the crowds, traffic and noise behind. The Lilac House is your ideal vacation home.

The Lilac House 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, Arch Rock Entrance Station (about 23 mi.) along the Wild and Scenic Merced River Canyon, or the South Entrance on Highway 41 on the way to the largest and majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.

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 Lilac House at June Bug Cafe. Hot Tub/Spa and Massage service available at the Yosemite Bug with a reservation at yosemite bug dot com. Whitewater Rafting on the Merced River May-July.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Merced River Recreation Area. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Merced River and a few minutes from Merced River Recreation Area
As a guest of Yosemite Lilac~Private~Quiet~Star Gazing~Non-smokers/vapers~No animals, you'll find barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,380 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close all windows to locked position. Turn off all ceiling fans. Put all used bathroom towels in laundry basket provided.
Used "Clean up" hand towels from under Kitchen sink to be hung over utility sink top edge in laundry room.
To keep everything clean, please no food or drinks in beds. Additionally, please no sleeping on couch's / sofa's.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Registered guests only at anytime. No Smoking or Vaping or Animals anywhere at anytime. Extra Cleaning Fee for stays 8 or more days.
All bed pillows, bed blankets, towels and couch pillows or cushions must stay in the Yosemite Lilac House.
To keep everything clean, please no food or drinks in beds. Additionally, please no sleeping on couch's / sofa's.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Infants and children are part of the total count.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you so much Charles! We had an amazing time in Yosemite staying at Lilac House. The house was super clean and had everything you could need and Charles was also very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and gave us a heap of information to help plan our time in Yosemite. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scotty H., Decatur, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend as a vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay at the Lilac! Charles has lots of information and knowledge about Yosemite that was very helpful in planning our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay near Yosemite! Very clean with great amenities! Charles was a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is clean and comfortable. I appreciate that the host explained the logistics of getting a parking spot in Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anshul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay, charles was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buddy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Very clean and well-appointed. Host was fantastic; good communication, fantastic instructions, directions, and suggestions. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda C., NORMAL

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is perfect for a couple or a couple with a family. It is very spacious and super clean!!! The layout was very thought out. Check-in was very easy and located near the park. The WiFi is sporadic but that because you are not near any major cities. Charles is very helpful and knowledgeable to give you ideas what to see at your time in Yosemite. Definitely stay here!!!
Tunnel View
Bridal Veil Falls
Mariposa Redwood Grove
Glacier Point View
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charles was great. He gave us some fantastic recommendations on which trail to hike and vantage points to visit based on the short time we were going to be there. The cottages was very clean too.Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and quaint home

Lilac House is so quaint! The beds are very comfortable and the house has all the amenities you need. We cooked dinner and breakfast and had ample cookware and plate settings. The home is just an hour from the park. Leave early or it will take another hour because of traffic. We left by 7 each morning then didn't leave til 9 one morning and sat in traffic once we got close to the park. Use all the tips the owners give you for your stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

Very clean and beautiful home. Just right for 2 couples traveling the national parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia P., North Indianapolis, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

The Lilac Yosemite house is immaculate. I really appreciated all the park information provided by the host and the personal phone call. The suggestions for exploring the park are excellent. We had a wonderful stay. It was our first time visiting Yosemite and I hope to visit again. Words cannot describe the beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and a great place to stay for our trip to Yosemite. Charles also gave us some wonderful tips while in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

meredith b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

I can’t say enough great things about this house! The owner, a former Yosemite tour guide for 40 years, provided so many recommendations on things to do in Yosemite. The house itself is wonderful. Almost brand new, everything in the home is spotless and the attention to detail is second to none. All of the light switches are labeled, the kitchen is well stocked, and the closets are huge with plenty of hangers and shelves. Also the paper towels and toilet paper provided are good quality—no cheap stuff! The open concept kitchen, living room, and dining room is huge, and each bedroom is roomy. Both bathrooms are good size also, with the master bath boasting a huge shower. The house also features a wraparound porch and outdoor grill. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tony p.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is very well-maintained and very clean. The beds are great and comfortable. The area is very quiet and restful. The host was very good at communication. Great place for a family to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary P., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Place in Midpines

Charles was a great host. He provided a good overview of the unit and it was a really nice place. Well kept and maintained. The sunsets from here were just perfect and the solitude something to be treasured. We spent 4 nights here and it went by too quickly. The only minor issue was not having an iron and ironing board, but the wrinkle free drying worked pretty well too.
Front of the house with pergola with seating and BBQ
Nice twilight
Even better sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed D., Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness

Hikers Paradise

Up early and off to Yosemite with a tremendous 45 minute view of the Merced river…….returned late with another tremendous river view. Never boring!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home. Would 100% recommend to friends and family. It took almost exactly one hour to reach Yosemite Valley but we left the house by 5am every day. The line entering the park can get to be an hour wait at times. Charles has amazing communication with the guests and has great advice for gas and groceries as well as things to see in the park. You will not be disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H., Martinsville

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at the Lilac House

We had a wonderful time using the Lilac house as a base for our time exploring Yosemite. The owner was a wealth of knowledge of the park with a bunch of helpful suggestions. The house was spacious and immaculate with a fully stocked and ready to use kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite Bliss

A beautiful and comfortable home away from home! The perfect basecamp for exploring the park and surrounding area. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NEAL S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Road Trip 25

A fantastic, immaculate property in a perfect place for anyone visiting Yosemite NP. Great comms with owner with the property being comfortable, clean and quiet. Loved every minute at the Lilac House and we looked forward to getting 'home' after busy days out and about. We can't recommend this property highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

melodie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Quiet and Clean Home

The Lilac House was well maintained and every detail taken care of ! The owner was so helpful in regard to giving us information regarding Yosemite NP, Mariposa and Midpines. He even called to let us know that Glacier Point Rd had opened up and that we could possibly drive it before we left. Otherwise we would have missed it. He was super responsive in getting back to us with any questions we might have had. The Lilac House had everything we needed, the appliances were high end and it was spotless. The one little thing I would mention, is that it was challenging finding the turn off if you were getting there at night. He does give very accurate and detailed directions, but you really have to pay attention not to miss it. It was worth the effort, though. Had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025