Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49.

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Beautiful night. Fire pit is seasonal only. Late fall, winter, early spring.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

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Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Ahwahnee, CA

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
‪30 min drive‬
Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge
‪34 min drive‬
Wawona Visitor Center
‪44 min drive‬
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Private bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This unit is the Sunset Cottage. It is a guest cottage on our property. It is a detached private unit with a generous yard. 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed, 1 bath and a full kitchen. Cooking supplies and basic condiments are provided. There are dvd's and board games, a smart tv for you to log on to your subscription channels, dish network is included. The outside space has a charcoal bbq (you supply your own charcoal), plenty of chairs and a hammock to relax on. There is a shared driveway. This property is on Highway 49 between the south entrance of Yosemite and the El Portal entrance, great for access to both sides of the park. There is 1 security camera facing the door and parking area.

Property manager

Stephanie Healey

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

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

There is no indoor smoking of any kind. This includes tobacco, vaping and marijuana. Smoke what you want but do it outside. Ashtrays provided.

We do not charge an upfront cleaning fee as we feel normal use should be included in your rent, however excessive messes will be charged $50 an hour.

Do not block the driveway. It is fine to stop in front of your door to unload but then the vehicle must be moved to the guest parking area.

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

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ahwahnee

Located in Ahwahnee, this cottage is in a rural area. River Creek Golf Course and Children's Museum of the Sierra are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bass lake Recreation Area and Sierra National Forest. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Ahwahnee, CA

What's nearby

Bass lake Recreation Area - 26 min drive - 26.2 km
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 30 min drive - 31.8 km
Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 34 min drive - 35.1 km
Yosemite South Entrance - 37 min drive - 38.7 km
Wawona Visitor Center - 44 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hitching Post - ‬4 min drive
‪Mariposa Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive
‪El Cid Mexican Cuisine - ‬16 min drive
‪Reimer's Candies, Gifts & Ice Cream - ‬17 min drive
‪Narrow Gauge Inn - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Sierra National Forest and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park. Wassama Round House State Historic Park and River Creek Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

2 Mar 2024

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

Great stay

It was a very enjoyable stay and Stephanie was a great host. Highly recommended!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

2 Apr 2023

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

Amazing

Loved staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hector A.

8 July 2024

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

Great place

Site is VERY NICE. Relaxing and peaceful. Host goes above and beyond to make sure you have a good experience. Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily P.

21 Feb 2025

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

Perfect stay in the foothills

Stephanie had everything we needed (and more) at the Sierra Sunset Cottage!New heating/cooling systems in each room made it comfortable and easy to adjust. We only slept in the king bedroom and it made both nights quite restful, plenty of closet space and nice light-blocking shades. The queen room looked nice as well, although it did not have a mirror for getting dressed. Kitchen and bathroom were well-stocked, and I appreciated the thoughtful items like a lantern and ice chest, lint roller and wine opener, make-up towelettes and even a toothbrush kit incase someone forgot theirs! A nice selection of books on the shelf along with the "fireplace" helped create cozy ambiance. Stephanie definitely thought of everything!The location was near town with good restaurants and other places to visit. If there was a hot tub to enjoy the nighttime stars, we would've probably never left!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S.

30 May 2023

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

Nice and clean property!

We enjoyed our stay here. This property is in a great location to go to Yosemite. Stephanie was very kind and helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

4 Aug 2024

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

Great location for all the things National Park

Our family really enjoyed the stay here even though it is between the towns. It is conveniently located for the west and south gates of Yosemite and the two nearby towns. we loved Idle Hours, and the Hideout Saloon (great food at both). We had all the space and amenities we needed to feel like home. Everything we needed in the kitchen. Lots of games, movies and activities. Great local details book, and my son most enjoyed the ping pong table out front. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

3 June 2023

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

Home from home

This is a perfect location for Yosemite as you're equidistant from the south and north entrances. The extra touches such as tea, coffee, condiments, coffee to go cups etc really made a difference. We'd happily stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pandu Seta D.

11 July 2024

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

Perfect Stay

Stephanie is incredible. She’s one of the best host I’ve encountered. She’s responsive, giving me recommendation and ready to help in anyway she can. Her place matches the description. Everything is spotless. My kids love the games available inside the unit. They also love swinging on the hammock outside. Her unit is also very cool with 3 split AC which make us relaxed after exploring Yosemite in hot days. Having a car parking with shades is a plus especially during heat wave like this summer. The house is also spacious and has everything that we need to stay as family of 4. Stephanie has also several stainless steel appliances to cook. My wife loves to cook with it. Overall we love and enjoy our stay. We’ll definitely stay at Stephanie’s place next time we visit Yosemite again. We highly recommend Stephanie’s place for those who want to visit Yosemite. Thank you so much, Stephanie!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinidy

4 July 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

27 Dec 2022

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

Home away from Home

Great experience with home owner. It felt like home when we got there. Everything was clean and neat, and all the kitchen stuff was labeled. We love our stay and will try and go back. The town is nice and it's in between both gates to Yosemite, which was our main reason for booking here.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor R.

24 July 2022

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

Great Yosemite location

Overall wonderful experience. We had to dodge the Washburn and Oak fires, but the location and hospitality were awesome. This VRBO is as advertised with clean, comfortable furniture and all the items needed to enjoy our stay. Stephanie was helpful and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

27 June 2022

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

Amazing stay!

We had a great experience at Stephanie’s place!! It was clean and inviting with a lot of helpful signs and instructions on the property. It is about 45-60 mins from entrances to Yosemite, depending on which one you use, and about an hour and 30 mins to get into Yosemite Valley. There is a lot of seating and a hammock in the yard to enjoy your morning coffee or see the stars. 10/10 would recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

5 June 2022

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

Great Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was very clean and comfy. Stephanie has everything there that you may need. She was very responsive and went above and beyond. The yard was great and it was very quiet. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

31 May 2022

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

Cali stay

Honestly I was pleasantly surprised how big the cottage was. I was expecting it to be smaller. The cottage was actually available earlier than the normal check in time. The owner let me know if I wanted to check in earlier. The house had everything stocked and ready to have us. It was a great stay, no issues

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

George G., Escondido

28 Nov 2021

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

Yosemite

Great location, wonderful host.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

21 Nov 2021

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

Pleasant

Was pleasant

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeline R.

16 Nov 2021

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

Weekend Trip

Our stay at the Sunset Cottage was amazing! The home is clean and comfortable with thoughtful amenities such as games and travel tips. It was also a great place to come home to after a tough hike in Yosemite (an hour away). We would recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

4 Nov 2021

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

Amazing place to stay

Very welcoming and warming. Has everything you’ll need on your trip. I’d definitely be coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tegan W.

11 Oct 2021

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

Cute cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stayed at Stephanie’s cottage. She had absolutely everything we needed to make our time comfortable. Communication was great, check in process easy. We were driving to Yosemite everyday which is a bit of a trek (1.5hrs) but coming back to a full kitchen, hot shower and comfy bed made the long days worth it. Would happily come back and stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Alysyia C.

6 Oct 2021

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

Great Cottage

The place was clean and had everything we needed. Bed was comfortable, plenty of space, great amenities. Only 10 minutes outside of Oakhurst, which had a grocery store and plenty of restaurants, even a couple coffee shops. Only issue is that, the cottage is about 45-50 minutes from the Park, but that's only to the entrance. It's at least 1.5 hours from the cottage to Yosemite Valley. It was a little too much of a drive for me and husband everyday. We went to the park for 3 days, and that was over 3 hours a day just to get to and from the Park.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruff Bela Y.

15 Aug 2021

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

Peaceful Paradise

The two-bedroom cottage is a haven for those looking for peace, quiet, and comfort. Comfortable beds, high-quality linens, and a host that has thoughtfully provided helpful extras in the kitchen, bathroom, and living area make this an ideal location for a week or a weekend away. Located about 30 minutes from the South Entrance to Yosemite National Park and about 15 minutes from the town of Oakhurst and its many modern amenities, this country retreat is perfect for those looking for both convenience and privacy. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pam M.

11 Aug 2021

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

Yosemite trip.

Stephanie had lots of little extras that made it very comfortable. It tKes a good hour plus to get to yosemite but pretty drive.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

8 Aug 2021

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

California get-a-way.

My friend and I were attending a wedding in Yosemite National Park. The Sunset Cottage was perfect. The South Gate entrance for Yosemite was the closest to the cottage. Unfortunately, for us the wedding ceremony and activities after the ceremony were happening in the valley, so the north entrance was easier, but it took a bit longer to get to the park. We did not spend much time in the cottage, we were very active in Yosemite, but coming back to a hot shower and a comfy bed was the best. I have only a small complaint, the shower head and hand held tubing interfered with the shower caddy and the water spray was spraying mostly up against the wall, not down the middle of the tub. I adjusted the hose and it was better, but it was still staying mostly on the wall.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lydia O.

26 July 2021

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

Really enjoyed this place

This property is exactly as advertised. The beds were comfy, the house was clean, and we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We went into Yosemite everyday of our visit. The drive was easy and pretty. It was nice to come to a home each night after some long hikes. Our host was very friendly and made sure we had what we needed. I would recommend this place for sure.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Abita Springs, LA

21 July 2021

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

Stop reading reviews and book this property!!

If you are looking for a place to stay near Yosemite, stop looking and book! This is the most adorable cottage! It has everything you can possibly ask for. It is easy to get into both the El Portal and Mariposa entrances from here. Oakhurst is not far away for all of your shopping needs. The Hitching Post is definitely worth a stop in, sit at the bar and meet some real characters. Stephanie, the owner, is absolutely wonderful! This cottage is hands down one of our top favorites!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Healey

My name is Stephanie. My family and I have lived on this property for 10 years and have been enjoying hosting guests since 2017. We live on the property in the main/front house. We have 2 cattle dog mixes that have their own fenced yard.

Why they chose this property

Sunset Cottage is comfortable, private, is well equipped, has easy access and is easy to find. I believe it has just about all a person needs to relax and refresh after long days hiking and exploring all the area has to offer. Its also a great place for just an escape from the city. Family friendly.

What makes this property unique

We are located just off Hwy 49. It is between 2 entrances of Yosemite National Park. It does take about an hour in each direction but that is due to mountain driving.

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English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Private bathroom

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