Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

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Parking available
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Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Midpines, CA

Mariposa County Visitor Center
‪12 min drive‬
Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail
‪14 min drive‬
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch
‪15 min drive‬
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Hall

Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Tenaya's Retreat is tucked away in Midpines directly on the route to Yosemite Valley! We welcome you to our Family Retreat. We chose the name Tenaya's Retreat after Chief Tenaya. He was the last chief of our tribe known as the Ahwahneechees, Yosemite Indians. On the walls are pictures of our ancestors going back six generations, along with a picture of our mother, Princess Tenaya with Cheif LeeMee. This property was given to our Great-Great Grandmother Tu-Tu-Ya (foaming water) or Maira Lebrado in 1892 from her husband. Unfortunately she lost the property for unpaid taxes (so they say). However in 2016 our sister was able to get the property back into our family. We hope you enjoy your stay and find beauty and serenity here like our ancestors.

When you arrive at the home you will immediately feel welcomed by the peacefulness of the surroundings. The front door enters into a living room with a large couch for relaxing along with a flat screen tv and the historic wall of our honored ancestors. Past the living room is a large fully stocked kitchen, with everything you would need for your stay and a cute breakfast nook! Directly out the door of the kitchen is a private patio with an outdoor dining set and a BBQ. The house has 3 bedrooms, with tv's in each bedroom, and 2 bathrooms. This is a perfect house for traveling with family or friends. Its just a short drive to Yosemite. Yosemite's park gate is about 20 miles from the house. This is a perfect location to come home to, after a day in the park, to relax and BBQ!! The town of Mariposa is only 7 miles away, where there is a large grocery store, gas stations, boutique shopping and many excellent restaurants.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Late Check Violation anytime after 11am there will be a $150/hr charge.

Dishes need to be done upon departure. There will be a $95 additional cleaning charge if there are any left in the sink.

Trash needs to be taken out before you leave to the larger trash cans outside. If there is trash left inside the house, we will charge a fee of $45.

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mariposa

Located in Mariposa, this holiday home is in the mountains. Mariposa County Courthouse and Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Merced River Recreation Area and Butterfly Creek Winery. Windows on the World Books and Art and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are also worth visiting.

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Midpines, CA

What's nearby

Mariposa County Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
Mariposa Museum and History Center - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
Butterfly Creek Winery - 18 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪1850 Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬12 min drive
‪Miners Roadhouse 140 - ‬12 min drive
‪Pizza Factory - ‬13 min drive
‪Hideout Saloon - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Merced River and Merced River Recreation Area. Briceburg Information Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TC B.

31 Dec 2024

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

Nice place just a short, scenic drive to Yosemite Valley

Our family of 5 was very comfortable staying in this charming property. We took a short drive to Mariposa Grove the first day and Yosemite Valley the second. We were very pleased how close this location was to both attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

18 Oct 2023

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

Great place and close to Yosemite

My son and I enjoyed your beautiful home. Very clean and convenient to Yosemite.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

13 July 2023

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

Nice retreat

A welcoming space for our family that was in the area to see Yosemite. Definitely would recommend staying here. A lovely location and comfortable home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

YINAN

17 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very clean and comfortable place for my family of 3. Impeccable cleanliness and well stocked kitchen. A perfect choice to stay when travel to Yosemite.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valorie J.

26 May 2023

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

Quiet and comfortable retreat

Wonderful, well-stocked and equipped retreat for a Yosemite visit with my mom and sisters who had never been to Yosemite before!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Nov 2022

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

A wonderful base for exploring Yosemite!

The property exceeded our expectations - great location, sparkling clean, and well-kept, with all the amenities one could hope for. We'd love to come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

11 June 2023

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

Yosemite

Place was clean and comfortable. Closet to the park.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sachiko

26 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very clean and beautiful property. We love this place. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 June 2024

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

Midpines house

What a great stay at a great house. It was perfectly located for all our adventures! Check in was a breeze, we settled in right away. It was like we were at our home, so warm and welcoming. The kitchen had everything we needed. I loved the washer and dryer! I so appreciate the history of the house, thanks for sharing it with us. I’d stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice A.

18 Sept 2023

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

Awesome Place

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne S.

24 Aug 2023

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

Midpines

Quiet location with the house well equipped for our stay. Very comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The location of this property for Yosemite is awesome. Including the gas station right down the street. Although, the road to get to the house is a bit rough, it's short. Lots of space at this location, and a few of our favorites were the working ice maker, plentiful beds, location history, snacks, and good toilet paper. Also, the views on the back deck while we ate dinner were great. My kids especially loved the turkeys and listening to the frog outside the window. It was also close to Mariposa for food and shopping. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Yosemite.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

2 Aug 2023

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

Above our expectations

We loved this vacation extra because of where we got to lay out head at night. Plenty of space for the 5 of us. Having that extra bathroom made a huge difference. We loved that we could do breakfast in the front yard with adequate shade and dinner on the back deck. We brought a few things from home like spices and foil but didn't ever need to open up the bag bc everything was fully stocked. They even had a coffee grinder! For us, the location was prime bc we spent our time on the river. If you're traveling in the hotter months and you have younger children who stay in the bunk bed room, if recommend using the window can that is in the master closet. We didn't see it until the day we left. Might have made for an easier night for my girls. When we come back next year we hope this home is available!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bioman

26 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

As described, the home is a hidden. The house had all commodities so that you really feel home. We have a toddler and he was able to run around without disturbing anybody except some wild animals.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Laurie S.

14 Oct 2022

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

Truly an out of the way retreat.

We enjoyed so very much our stay at this residence. It was fully stocked with all kinds of condiments, etc. It is out of the way and so very quiet. We enjoyed the history of the property and the entire ambiance of the home. In fact, we would have enjoyed knowing more about the family members pictured on the wall such as names and a short history of each. We were also curious as to whether all of the properties around it had also originally been owned by Native Americans and undergone the same fate as the property on which we stayed. We would definitely stay there again as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

21 Sept 2022

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

Absolutely Terrific Experience

Loved this stay - the home is comfortable, unique, has a true feeling of sincere important history, is very thoughtfully decorated to reflect the history and the area, is unusually well equipped for individuals, couples, or families, and is located in a beautiful, peaceful area. Had a bit of an extended stay, and they were totally helpful and responsive to my questions and needs. Very likely to return. Found it to be soul-soothing!

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harold

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz H.

11 July 2022

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

Beautiful property with mountain characters

We really enjoyed our time in the tenaya retreat. Green grass outside was a fantastic place for kids to run around.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amrita Y.

7 July 2022

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

Great location tucked away in the woods

The home was very comfortable, and the location was great. We had a really good time having family breakfast on the deck in the backyard, and our kids also had fun running and playing around the large frontyard and backyard.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

chingyen

22 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The place is wonderful, cozy, nice and clean. We have bountiful amenities and everything we need.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

22 May 2022

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time at Tanya's Retreat. The yard area was so nice and peaceful. She had cornhole for us as well which was fun! The kitchen was very well stocked, even with spices. Loved all the photos throughout out of the park. One MAJOR thing wad the beds are not hard as rocks with still pillows and bedding. They were actually fairly comfortable and that makes a HUGE difference! One thing I would advise is to make sure you write down the code to get in before you get in. Service is pretty shotty or non existent. We would definitely stay here again if we visit the area in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

9 May 2022

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

Yosemite get away

Tenaya was as described. Very clean and comfortable with a number of amenities we didn’t expect. Even had a family of turkeys visit us on and off. Very nice place, truly off the beaten path

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharad L.

11 Apr 2022

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

Hidden gem at listed price

Very cozy and clean property. We enjoyed our stay. Only 1 thing that was missing was the dish washer.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

26 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

It was nice

It was nice, the place it really clean and comfy. The only thing was the communication with the host I never got any instructions on how to get inside the property, I texted the host to get more details about the check in but I got no response. Me and my friends arrived to the property not knowing the passcode to access we try calling the hostess on the phone number they had at the entrance of the property but we never got an answer. Me and my friends just stared trying to dial different combinations of numbers and after multiple tryouts we got it. We never got any call or text back from any of the hostess which leave a bad impression for us. Like I mention before the place its beautiful everything it’s clean and we loved it but a little bit more communication would have been nice on the check in process.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

10 June 2021

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

Delightful

This is a spacious 3 BR 2 bath with a full kitchen. I loved the family history the owners provided.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

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