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The Cabin At The Old Homestead Near Yosemite

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The dining area of the cabin.
Kitchen area with new gas heating stove with remote control.
New toaster oven, microwave, & kitchenware to prepare and cook a gourmet meal
New vintage-looking fridge.
Beverage station w/ Nespresso, SodaStream, electric kettle, French press, & more

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Big Oak Flat, CA
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pine Mountain Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Cabin At The Old Homestead Near Yosemite

Our rustic cabin is located on a large, private cattle ranch and captures the Western spirit and style of the Gold Country. Although the cabin feels remote, it is closely situated to Groveland (less than 5 miles) and Yosemite National Park (first gate less than 30 miles). One can hike and explore the ranch for miles in all directions. The flora and fauna are beautiful! It is a charming, picturesque, romantic, and tranquil space for couples and solo travelers to unwind from life's daily stresses and great outdoor adventures.

The cabin was once a hunting and mining cabin and was relocated next to an old sluiceway utilized for gold mining. The small cabin measures about 330 sq. ft. and includes a new bathroom and well-supplied kitchen (i.e., kitchenware). It has a spacious wrap-around front porch and side deck. A rustic, Western-style outdoor kitchen for barbecues is located behind the cabin with a bar area. Situated on the deck are chairs and a table with umbrella for outdoor dining, as well as a Weber gas grill.

You can explore any place on the ranch. The ridge visible to the right of the cabin when looking at the front porch, is a special place to view spectacular sunsets over the Central Valley. Take the camping chairs and enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail while watching the sun go down.

Property manager

Natalie Rico
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
For an additional charge. The cabin sleeps two.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
This is a separate charge.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: This is a separate charge.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Groveland

Located in Groveland, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Northern Mariposa County History Center and Sierra Repertory Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chinese Camp and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Oak Flat, CA

What's nearby

  • Groveland Wayside Park - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake - 18 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina - 19 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 43 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Mountain Lake Country Clb - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Bear Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Two Guys Pizza Pies - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Priest Station Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cabin At The Old Homestead Near Yosemite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cabin At The Old Homestead Near Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cabin At The Old Homestead Near Yosemite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cabin At The Old Homestead Near Yosemite located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mary Laveroni Community Park, Groveland Wayside Park and Groveland Dog Park. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course and Tuolumne River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidra P.

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

Peaceful getaway

We came to celebrate a birthday and see Yosemite for the first time. We stayed two nights and this remote cabin will fool you. It looks so rustic on the outside but the inside was beautifully decorated and the bed was SO comfy! The outbuildings were fun to see and the horses were a special bonus. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked all of our meals there. Yosemite is a 40ish minute drive and was well worth it! Highly recommend and we’ll stay here again.😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Launch point for Yosemite

Had a very nice stay at the Homestead. It was an extremely hot week and the AC had trouble keeping up when we first checked in but otherwise the cabin was great and very quiet among our bovine neighbors. We spend 3 days hiking in different parts of Yosemite which was an hour or two away. Natalie was a fantastic host and very responsive to any questions we had. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

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

Great Cabin

2nd time staying at this cabin. Love the peace & tranquility this property offers. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

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

This place is just what you need

I love this spot! It is so peaceful and with such amazing views. It was all the was promised and more. You are still close to everything you need, but definitely isolated from any neighbors. 5 Stars isn't enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

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

Great Again

I have stayed here 3 different times and this was no different. It is the best stay for 2 people I can imagine. You are alone with the animals and the stars, yet you have every convenience you could ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan T.

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

The cabin

Had a great view of the area cabin was clean and cozy. Taken walks around the property and visiting the horses.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary E.

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

wonderful stay/serene location

This cabin was perfect for my husband and me. We spent one day just relaxing at the cabin and another visiting Hetch Hetchy. We couldn't have asked for anything better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric s.

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

John Wayne X Martha Stewart Collaboration

The cabin is fabulous. We used it as a base of operations to explore Hetch Hetchy. It was perfect. Some driving. But worth it to not be in the Evergreen Lodge etc etc etc. The cabin is tiny but - for us - it lacked nothing. The kitchen is very well thought out. We made three dinners and wanted for nothing. There is every type of coffee maker available. The property is massive and fun to explore. We hope we return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Amazing location

Great place to stay. The ranch is very unique and the animals provide good company. The cabin itself is well appointed and has everything a person would need. We had a great time and was the most memorable part of our trip to CA.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Jasper C.

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

Perfect!

Amazing location! Perfect destination if you want to relax and enjoy some quiet time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Farm living

If you love an adventure, this is for you! So many interesting things to see. The cabin is rustic farm house. Kitchen is well equipped. We traveled back and forth to Yosemite with ease. Groveland is a cute little town to visit. We went to Sonora as well. Nice shopping there. We had a fantastic time at the cabin. We loved feeding the horses apples and carrots with permission from the host. It was our daily routine. Our weather wasn’t great so we didn’t get to enjoy a lot of outdoor activities at the ranch. Our last day the power was out due to the storm, so it was cold. My only suggestion, would be a generator for those times when there isn’t power.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Margie A., Goodlettsville,TN

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

Wild West Adventure

Trip to celebrate our 43rd Anniversary. Not easy to find using Google maps. Upon arrival the air conditioner was not working & after a 16+ hr. Drive we were pretty frustrated. Called owners & didn't get an answer. She later returned our called but with no solution. Sleepless 1st night in sweltering heat. Thanks to Bob the farmhand who helped us put in a different air conditioner the next day,we got the cabin cooled down & began to enjoy our stay. We loved feeding the horses & mules. Driving up on the mountaintop for evening sunsets. All the necessities that were provided for our stay, except for one thing that was missing, (A regular coffeemaker). Other than those little bumps in the road we enjoyed a good night's rest after our 3 days of hiking in Yosemite. Groveland has some nice shops & restaurants as well. The owner has been kind enough to compensate us for the 1 sleepless night we spent without air which was nice. Would we stay there again, YOU BET WE WOULD.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miguel R.

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

Beautiful location

I loved the location and the area. Beautiful place to stay. About 40 minute drive to Yosemite North Entrance and 1 hour and 30 minutes to Yosemite village. The drive dose not seem to long as the views are amazing. Groveland is nice little town close to the cabin where you can go to some local restaurants or go grocery shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann M., Raleigh

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

Mountain Getaway

The cabin was charming and well-appointed. Every need was anticipated in the kitchen. It is a perfect getaway to nature and still be quite comfortable. The only negative is that the air conditioning was having difficulty keeping up with the 95 degree heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Stillwater MN

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

Amazing place!!

This was such a fun place to stay! The house was incredibly clean and posh with ALL high end amenities. Very hard to leave! Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vadim D.

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

serene and comfortable

My wife and I chose this cabin as a base to visit Yosemite. Big mistake! The cabin and the ranch are so wonderful that it was hard to convince ourselves to get out and get going. The place is immaculately clean, it's small, but just the right size for two people, impressively well stocked and designed with great attention to smallest details. Not only decor, even the books seem to be carefully selected and I enjoyed browsing Ansel Adam's album and read about Hetch Hetchy history. We felt recharged after two nights here as if we came back from a week long vacation. I do hope we'll be able to come back and enjoy the cabin soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

A Magical Oasis

What an amazing experience this was for us! Being in the middle of a legit cattle ranch provided the much-needed break from the daily grind that we were seeking. We were definitely grateful for the full immersion into nature that we were able to experience at the Homestead while simultaneously being pampered with every high-end creature-comfort one could desire from a shelter. The stars at night were breathtaking after the beautiful sunsets, and the well-appointed kitchen was utterly delightful to putter around in the morning after a luxurious night's sleep on the incredibly comfortable king bed. We will definitely be back again and again. I can not recommend this experience highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Breathtaking

The HOMESTEAD was by far, the BEST property we ever rented ( and we have done quite a few over the last few years)... it felt like a chance to experience days gone by --you could just "see" cow hands and all the activities on a working ranch. We indeed are blessed in this life! The cabin was rustic feel, yet had ALL of the amenities you could ever want. Just sitting and watching the wildlife from the porch was AMAZING, and so relaxing after a day hiking Yosemite. We slept better there than we can remember. So many thanks for memories we will cherish!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren S., Duncansville PA, USA

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

Perfect place to unwind

Of all the places we have stayed, this cabin is at the top of our list! This property exceeded our expectations in so many ways. The bed was comfortable and as others have mentioned the cabin is very well stocked. We enjoyed a few steaks cooked over fire in the outdoor kitchen along with cocktails on the deck. The sunset from the ridge was incredible. We came for Yosemite but found ourselves spending a whole day at the ranch doing "nothing". Thanks Natalie for sharing this wonderful place with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., Pleasanton,Ca, USA

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

Wonderful Stay!

This place was so thoughtfully prepared for us! Loved it all...will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

The best place to stay near Yosemite national park

Natalie’s place was absolutely the perfect getaway stay for our trip to see Yosemite. We loved the amenities the cottage had and how clean it was. The solitude of this property was so welcomed after days of hiking at the park. We loved exploring the grounds and petting the horses. We can not recommend this place more for anyone staying near Groveland. Thank you so much Natalie for having such a great place which made for a very relaxing and enjoyable trip. Tom and Sara
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

devin m.

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

Superb

This little cabin is an absolute gem. Great interior design and details. The kitchen is really well equipped, and the whole cabin is immaculately clean. The setting on the ranch is gorgeous. If this sounds like a lot of superlatives it's because this little cabin is so superb.

10/10 Excellent

Bryce S.

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

Incredible Spot with Incredible Amenities

The guest book basically said it all - leather-bound in a custom made covering, the words from basically everyone complimented how much thought has gone into this place. I couldn't agree more. The cabin is charming, the bed is comfortable, the kitchen is fully stocked, the bathroom has everything you need. We enjoyed being close to nature and away from other people, as well as the chance to just relax for a few days. I would recommend this to any couple looking for a nice get away, and the proximity to Yosemite was just an added bonus. Thanks Natalie!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie N.

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

Serene last-minute getaway

We decided on Saturday to spring on an opportunity to take a last-minute trip on Sunday and Natalie was more than accommodating to book us into this little ranch cabin. Natalie was responsive and in less than 24 hours, we were at the cabin. The cabin is situated on a 5,000 acre working cattle ranch (approx. 150 cows and several horses). We enjoyed listening to the cows' moos and their cowbells throughout the day. Also got to pet some horses just a few steps from the cabin and we really enjoyed sunset views from cocktail ridge. The cabin was well-appointed for its size. The kitchen is very well-stocked, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean and comfortable. I gave cleanliness 4/5 though as the cabin was a little dusty but I guess that is to be expected considering the location. We also enjoyed the outdoor deck and BBQ for meals and for WFH.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Natalie Rico

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Art and design are my passions and I believe they are vital elements in making our experience of life more beautiful and enjoyable. Renovating the cabin was a fun project because we wanted to be true to the cabin's history and rustic style, while maximizing its small size through creative design. Our family looks forward to our stays at the cabin now and we hope you do, too! The cabin and ridge await you!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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