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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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Mariposa, CA
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  • Place, Wawona Visitor Center
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  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.

This cozy cottage is roughly 1100 sq feet, nicely furnished and nestled on 11 acres of wooded land. After a long day of fun-filled activities, drift to sleep in one of the two cozy bedrooms with freshly-cleaned comfortable bedding. The modest kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare a fabulous meal. Relax on the deck, which has a barbecue grill and seating to enjoy nature at its finest.  

During the winter months, warm up with the wood burning stove and standard gas heating.  During the summer months, cool off with air conditioned rooms and ceiling fans. 

For entertainment, we have a large flat screen TV with Apple TV High speed Wifi is available so you can stay connected to the outside world if you want.  Otherwise, turn off those devices and listen to sound of the wind in the trees.

Guest Access:
The guests will have access to the entire house and 11 acres of property. 

Guest interaction:
The hosts will be available by VRBO messaging, phone or text throughout your entire stay.

The Neighborhood:
Mariposa is a quaint historic town located 20 minutes away from the property. The town has wonderful restaurants and bars.  You'll find interesting shopping, including antiques and western/cowboy themed memorabilia.  

Getting Around
Located mid way between the towns of Oakhurst and Mariposa off Hwy 49.
In either town there are large grocery stores and restaurants.  

45 minutes away from with the El Portal or Mariposa Grove entrances to the magnificent Yosemite National Park.

30 minutes to Bass Lake, which is renowned for excellent fishing, hiking trails and warm waters.  Wake borders flock to Bass Lake throughout the spring and summer as do boater, water skiers, paddle boarders, wave runner enthusiasts and more. 
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Cold Spring. Features include laundry facilities. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Sierra National Forest and 12 minutes from Cold Spring
As a guest of This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Mariposa cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Ok to smoke on deck. Carefully put out butts.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

No outdoor fires during fire season, which varies year to year,

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $25 for 1st pet and $15 for each additional

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ok to smoke on deck. Carefully put out butts.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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