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

Cottage in Mariposa with kitchen and patio

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TV, fireplace, books, stereo
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Located on 11 acres of wooded land, this cozy cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Drift to sleep in one of the two cozy bedrooms or relax on the deck with a barbecue grill and seating amidst nature's serenity. The modest kitchen is equipped for meal preparation, while entertainment includes a large flat screen TV with Apple TV and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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. 

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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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 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

Rules

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

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
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

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

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This Quaint is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip Mariposa
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This Quaint Cottage is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip
This Quaint is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip Mariposa
This Quaint Cottage is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip
This Quaint is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip Mariposa
This Quaint is Perfect Home Base Your Yosemite Trip

About the neighborhood

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Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • Cold Spring - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 15 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 17 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 17 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 17 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mariposa Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Creek Winery and Vineyards - ‬20 min drive
  • Birdies Roadside
  • ‪Outlaws Bar-b-Que - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Mariposa, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cold Spring and Butterfly Creek Winery. Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park and Wassama Round House State Historic Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Great Place

The property was so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rex D.

Yosemite Visit

Rural location. Very comfortable cabin/cottage. Plenty of room with two large bedrooms. Could use a microwave oven, but kitchen was very efficient. 40 minute drive to Yosemite entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved it!

We had an absolutely lovely stay at Tchukon's place. It's spacious, quiet, surrounded by beautiful woods, and it has everything for a comfortable vacation. The dog had a great time as well :) If you're coming for more than a couple days, check out Mariposa, it's a very nice town. And of course the beauty of Yosemite completely blew our mind. If you plan on having a movie night or listening to music, it might be a good idea to bring your own: the cabin's internet connection was quite slow during our stay, so Netflix and internet radio were unavailable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ylang D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

It was a cozy stay for my family and I. The place has everything we needed, fully equipped kitchen and a lot of towels and blankets. The furniture were comfortable. The place was cleaned and it was in a good location. I would like for the place to have more lighting since it was hot and the drapes were closed to keep sunlight out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Praveen P.

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

very nice property and away from the town .Management very responsive and prompt.

It is a very well maintained property with good fixtures and well stocked kitchen. Also had a whirlpool hot water outside which is helpful after coming back from hiking. It is however very far from the National park as we had to drive nearly 1 1/2 hrs to reach Yosemite.

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

The Great Outdoors and Cozy Cottage

My boyfriend and I needed a quick getaway from the daily grind and found this Vrbo rental near Yosemite. We brought our dogs and the property was perfect for them to explore without bothering neighbors. The property owners were so friendly and helpful, responsive to calls/texts. The cottage was pristine, wifi was good considering the remote location. Great selection of tv channels and dvds for a quiet night of R&R. I loved the kitchen cookware, utensils and ease of use. I made a couple meals to enjoy on the spacious back patio. Queen sized beds had fresh linens and heavy curtains blocked out the bright morning sun if you like to sleep late. Highly recommend this little cottage off the beaten path yet less than 2 hrs from Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Quiet, Comfortable, Secluded

The property was just as presented. The kitchen is well equipped; the bathroom is clean and updated; beds are comfortable; the gas grill is nearly new; everything works. For working remotely, as we did, the fiber optic cable was fast and reliable throughout our stay. The cottage is about a mile and a half off the main highway (#49), along a well maintained gravel road, with lots of spacing between rural neighbors. The only negative was the in-your-face political displays during election week...not just the preponderance of Trump signs and flags, but also confederate flags; state of Jefferson signs; postings warning “outsiders” that they are being watched; lots of long guns and side arms on belligerent display. On a walk with my dog, a neighbor about a mile distant from the cabin purposefully set his dog loose to tun us around and chuckled from his porch as we did so. No one explicitly threatened us, but—notwithstanding the isolation of the cabin—it is clear that the dispersed neighborhood does not welcome strangers.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great Escape

Private location, great views of nature. Enjoyed our stay very comfirtabkt

4/10 Poor

Sherry S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointingly.

We had a few hiccups but the property manager went out of the way to fix our issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our trip! This home was clean and cozy. It was nice that it’s so far away from all the hustle and bustle. We could go to Yosemite during the day, be around lots of people, but at night we were far from people. Loved it. The property was great for our dog as well. Felt very comfortable in this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Private and Perfect Location

The house was well-equipped and centrally located -- we headed out to the Sierra National Forest and did a lot of "off the beaten track" hikes. Even the "neighborhood" walks was lovely. Very friendly owner. Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yaniv D.

Great big house, amazing area, quiet, remote.

1 hour drive to Yosemete south ot west entrance. Beautiful views on both ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P., Charlotte, NC

Perfect for our stay

We really loved this little place - it worked well for our needs for the few days we planned to be visiting Yosemite. I liked that the cabin was equidistant from both the El Portal gate and the South gate, and we utilized both. The space was clean, quiet, and had everything we needed for our stay. The communication was prompt and thorough. We had a great stay and will definitely return again if we get out that way!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Joe K.

Great house as a gateway to Yosemite

The house was very clean and well kept. Beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. Definitely would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia B., Malibu California

Amazing, cozy, clean, isolated!

I always travel and rent cabins all over the states. This one is so far my favorite near Yosemite area. It is very private, with lots of space for your furry friends to run around. Isolated (very important to me when I choose a cabin). Cozy, furniture is nice. Beds are very comfortable. Wood burning stove and gas grill always a big plus. Just perfect! About 30 min away from Mariposa and about an hour away from Yosemite entrance. Will definitely rent it again next time we are in Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eva L.

Very Nice!!

This is very nice place to stay. Very relaxing... Nature all around! I would definitely recommend this place.

6/10 Okay

Michelle A., Frisco,TX

Decent Cozy Cabin!

The cabin is quite dark during the day however it is very cozy at night with the fireplace going. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen is adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam E.

Great cabin.

We loved our time in this cabin. Lovely & quite location. Very well equipped property. Beautiful ,large bedrooms with such comfortable beds. Lounge & kitchen superb too. We particularly loved the decking area around the cabin & spent a couple of very happy evenings sitting just looking up at the stars from the comfortable seating provided. Mariposa is approximately eleven miles away & a great little town. Good eating places & general shops to be found there. Would definitely recommend this cabin & hope to stay again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

SANDRA L.

Nice piece of property surrounded by flowers and golden fields.

Shanks was kind enough to let us check in early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra J., North Richland Hiulls, TX

The cottage was wonderful - it had everything you could possibly need while on vacation.

The area is beautiful. Yosemite is so grand and majestic. The waterfalls are breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Comfortable, well maintained, and many amenities.

Very enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Orourke

Me and My Husband and 2 Little doggies stayed here for the weekend. It was a cozy beautiful house. The owner was very pleasant and helpful. We will definitely be back. Thank You
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patrice M.

Super Secluded

Just what we wanted , hiked all day at Yosemite , and had privacy in the evening. Beds were super comfortable. Full kitchen, but we bbq each night. Maripose the small town was nice to visit for shopping. Must shop at Pioneer Market , they had everything full wine selection and a butcher, with nice produce. Great stay , we will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

Excellant!!

Spacious, clean, quiet!! Great place to stay and enhanced our Yosemite trip!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Evangelina D.

Love this place

My husband want to go retreat there! The manager is very friendly and he fulfilled all our needs. Thank you