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Personal touches are scattered through the cabin.

Fire Escape Cabin 'front' bedroom includes one full/double and one twin bed.

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Oakhurst, CA

Golden Chain Theater5 min drive
Bass lake Recreation Area11 min drive
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad14 min drive
Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)68 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The property is just as described… super cute. Communication with the property owner was easy. Our only regret was that ...

Bronwyn K.

Aug 22, 2021

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Fire Escape Cabin-Fire Department Theme! 12 miles to Yosemite gate!

Located just minutes from the Historic Sierra National Scenic Byway. Offering easy access to historic sites, hiking, mountain biking, off-road vehicle trails/roads, fishing, and swimming in Bass Lake (just 10 minutes away). Also conveniently located within minutes is the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park, the quaint town of Oakhurst, a local snow park, Badger Pass Ski Resort, the historic Sugar Pine Railroad and much more.

The 'Fire Escape' cabin earned its name because of the vacation 'escape' that it offers the fire-fighter-owner and family. The interior decor includes fun fire service accents, making the visit fun, comfortable and unique.

From the front or back decks you are surrounded with Ponderosa Pines, Cedar, Manzanita and Oak trees. Families of deer often pass through the properties, offering a true mountain feel.

This affodable mountain cabin is in a central location, making it perfect for enjoying Sierra Mountains.

Keywords: Cabin, trees, woods, mountains, Yosemite,

Property manager

Kelly Barreto

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakhurst

Located in Oakhurst, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Children's Museum of the Sierra and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oakhurst, CA

What's nearby

Golden Chain Theater - 5 min drive
Bass lake Recreation Area - 11 min drive
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 14 min drive
Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 18 min drive
Yosemite South Entrance - 21 min drive

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jack In The Box - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Taqueria Plazuelas - ‬10 min drive
‪South Gate Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fire Escape Cabin-Fire Department Theme! 12 miles to Yosemite gate! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fire Escape Cabin-Fire Department Theme! 12 miles to Yosemite gate!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fire Escape Cabin-Fire Department Theme! 12 miles to Yosemite gate!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fire Escape Cabin-Fire Department Theme! 12 miles to Yosemite gate! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Sierra National Forest and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Golden Chain Theater. Children's Museum of the Sierra and Fresno Flats Historical Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Becca S.

13 June 2024

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

Cozy Cabin

This cabin is adorable! Easy parking, several outdoor spaces to enjoy, and a washer/dryer made this spot ideal. Located close to restaurants/shopping and minutes from the south entrance to Yosemite; the host was very easy to communicate with and accommodating. The cabin did have WiFi, coffee/creamers and laundry detergent when we visited.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn K.

22 Aug 2021

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

Super Cute

The property is just as described… super cute. Communication with the property owner was easy. Our only regret was that we could not have stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicolae I.

8 Aug 2021

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

Great place to stay

Really great place to spend your vacation time. Everything you have at home can be found on this cabin plus the enjoyment of being close to the one of the greatest place in the Country. We’ll comeback for sure !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Esther M.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location to Yosemite

Convenient location close to Yosemite entrance, we’ll equipped space, lots of amenities for families with young children, and many tips for things to do. Great communication with host, would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

5 July 2021

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

Perfect little cabin

Well equipped cabin with lots of room for kids and adults to have separate sleeping spaces. Loved the deer in the front yard. Close to national forest and hiking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristian L.

4 Jan 2021

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

Wonderful Cabin!

What a great cabin. We got in late and immediately saw deer on the property. Our kids were very excited. Kelly was very responsive to inquiries. This cabin was just a short drive to the park entrance. The place itself was very comfortable and had plenty of board games for the kids. I would definitively want to bring my family back to Kelly’s property.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

GERARD C., NEW ORLEANS

8 Dec 2020

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

Everything you need

We had a great stay at the Fire Escape! From bottle opener to extra blanket, it has everything you need. Communication was good with owners. The place is well situated. It is 1h30 drive from Yosemite Valley, but the road to get there is worth it! We recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

24 Oct 2020

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

great cabin

What a great place to get away for a few days. We would definitely book it again if available.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsa D.

18 Sept 2020

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

Half dome stay

Awesome places! Definitely would come back next time :)

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Shannon j., Carlsbad, CA

4 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great location

we enjoyed our stay here at the fire escape cabin. The location to the south entrance of Yosemite was perfect. We were also pleasantly close to Bass Lake and downtown Oakhurst. If you plan to enjoy the lake, bring a umbrella, floaties and beach chairs. They do have 2 camping chairs available but as we live at the beach i appreciate a nice beach chair for a leisurely day on the shore. I do suggest a day on the lake or a quick trip to jump in and cool off. Like I said its very close to the cabin. We did cook just about every meal. The kitchen was adequately stocked. I do suggest if you use spices that you bring your own but plenty of salt and pepper. It was nice to have a gas grill on the patio. There were plenty of movie options and TV entertainment for the evenings after a long day of exploring. My kids are teenagers but it seemed to have plenty of toys and games to play. It had plenty of room for the 5 of us. The beds were nice but very firm. It has window ac in each bedroom which was a must this time of year. The shower was not that great. The pressure was minimal and the shower head made it hard to get the soap off. I loved that it had a washer and dryer with detergent available (although I brought my own just in case). The one bathroom is downstairs from the bedrooms and had plenty of space for more than 1 person at a time. The family room had wonderfully comfortable seating which I love. No air conditioning unit downstairs just fans. While we managed ok because we were gone during the hottest time of day we did spend an afternoon in the cabin and it was mildly uncomfortable with just the fans. I run 🔥 so take this as informational only. We are not big hikers so we planned other activities besides just exploring Yosemite. The sugar pine mt railroad in fish camp was close to the cabin and a wonderful way to learn about the history of yosemite logging. It was a nice train ride through the forest. We also went horseback riding at the Yosemite horse pack station. The trail was very rough. They are very strict about their bmi requirements due to the nature of the trails so be advised that they weight and measure each adult. They will turn you away if you don't meet the requirements. We love the water and spent an afternoon on the side of a beautiful creek just inside Wawona. The water was very clear and wonderful on a hot day. Bring a picnic and hang out. Kelly was great. She answered all my questions quickly. Ty

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Winnie C.

20 Aug 2020

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

Fire Escape cabin

Loved our stay! Close to the South Gate entrance to Yosemite and 20 mins away from Bass lake. Cute, cozy, clean cabin that’s well-cared for! Nice amenities! Kelly, the owner, was very responsive all the time!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

17 Jan 2020

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

It was a wonderful stay!

Owners made it easy, the cabin is beautiful and everything was close by which made the trip more enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison W., Sydney, Australia

20 Oct 2019

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

Yosemite wow!

Loved our stay at the fire escape. Everything was thought of and more. Comfy beds and great amenities. Wished we could stay longer and enjoy more time in the cottage but spent most of our time exploring Yosemite! Thanks for a fab stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianna H.

9 Sept 2019

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

Wonderful

This home is wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charissa G.

26 Aug 2019

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

Great stay

Great stay for a family of 5 for two nights. We explored Yosemite during the day and it was perfect to go back to this property and relax in the evening. Nice location, very clean, all the amenities we needed. Nice deck to sit out. I’d definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

9 Aug 2019

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

Loved our stay at the cosy fire escape cabin

Really enjoyed the cabin good location, clean and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Close to Bass lake and one hour away from Yosemite south entrance, the drive to this is beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Celina C., Santa Clarita

5 Aug 2019

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

Family Trip

We absolutely loved the location and decor of the Fire Escape Cabin! We were able to do all our grocery shopping at the local Vons and we were close by to Yosemite’s south entrance and also Bass Lake. The only issue we encountered were the amount of spider webs and the dusty furniture but that could easily be fixed. Overall, this cabin is fully stocked and an absolute must if visiting Yosemite. The Barreto family has thought of everything! The welcome binder has helpful information and having access to WiFi is great especially when traveling with children. Thank again Barreto family for making our first Yosemite trip easier.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Don J.

6 July 2019

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

Great base for Yosemite

We only had two days for the last stop on our California Road trip. This property was great for our family of 6.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori R., New Bremen

3 July 2019

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

Cozy cabin

The cabin was very cozy and well equipped. Location was great and in a quite neighborhood. We saw a deer in the back yard and at the neighbors house several times.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L., Evanston

21 June 2019

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

June in Yosemite

We had a wonderful stay at the Fire Escape cabin! We spent three amazing days in the park. We also enjoyed relaxing each night on the deck! The cabin is really cool and our daughter had fun checking out the toys!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Traese K.

15 June 2019

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

Oakhurst Canin

Adorable, clean cabin. Just the right amount of space for our family of five. Able to make our own meals and prepare for our hikes in Yosemite. About as close to the south entrance to the park without being in the park.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., San Luis Obispo, CA

3 June 2019

Quiet, comfy and convenient...

Great place to stay! Enjoyed the comfy beds and furnishings, well stocked kitchen, and convenient location, in a quiet neighborhood less than a mile from Hwy 41. The guide books on local hikes and activities came in handy, too! Pricey for 2 but worth it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V., Austin, TX, USA

27 May 2019

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

Great for our family of 4

We were very happy with the "Fire Escape" cabin! The location was great for visiting Yosemite, and the cabin had everything we needed. The check-in and check-out times were earlier than stated in the listing -- it would have been nice to know we could have arrived earlier than we did. Otherwise, no complaints at all, and we will definitely stay here again if we get the opportunity!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David A.

9 Oct 2018

Great place close to Yosemite entrance

We had a great two night stay at the fire escape cabin in mid-september. The place was a great location for our Yosemite trip. The kitchen has everything you need, and the downstairs is actually quite big, we saw deer in the morning and the beautiful night sky in the evening- will definitely be heading back here in the near future! Oh, and our one year old son loved the kids toys in the living room!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

monica l.

31 July 2018

Spacious and comfortable home away from home

We used the Fire Escape cabin as our Yosemite base. The cabin was quiet, spacious, comfortable and super clean. The kitchen has all you need for simple meals, and having laundry facilities onsite was a huge plus. Loved having coffee on the back deck each morning, and enjoyed the wildlife...saw deer most days and several varieties of birds local to the region. Would definitely recommend this property and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again if we are in the area. Many thanks to Kelly for letting us stay in your cozy cabin!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Barreto

Our family includes myself and my husband, as well as our three children. We love to camp, garden, swim, hike and vacation. We also enjoy music and photography. My husband is in the fire service and I am a flight attendant. We live on the Central Coast of California. We are involved with our children's activities and their schools making it hard to enjoy our cabin and the mountains as often as we would like. We enjoy sharing our cabin with others and knowing they will enjoy the wonderful experiences that the area offers.

Why they chose this property

After 10 years of visiting the Oakhurst/Bass Lake area we decided to purchase a second home there. We had dreamed of buying in the area for several years and often visited properties during our vacations. We purchased the cabin in 2004, but rented it to a full time tenant almost immediatly. We had several tenants over the years and didn't consider using it as a vacation home until February of 2009. We stocked the home with all of the comforts that other rentals we had stayed in offered. We also chose to decorate the cabin with items from the fire service, as we enjoyed the idea of sharing the toys/decor that we have collected over the years.

The location of the cabin is perfect for our needs. It is in a wooded residential neighborhood, offering the feeling of being in the mountains, but not feeling isolated. The drive into Yosemite is a short and scenic drive. The quaint town of Oakhurst offers all of the amenities that we need. From a movie theater to grocery stores. But our favorite is Bass Lake! We love the warm water and incredible views of the tree lined shores and scenic mountain backgrounds.

What makes this property unique

The cabin offers a wonderful central location. Some of the areas and activities that we have enjoyed while in the area include: Historic Yosemite Flats Park, trail rides on horse back, the historic Sierra Skyranch Inn (They offer some interesting ghost sighting stories and have been featured on several TV shows lately). We also have enjoyed a little gambling at Chuckcansi Casino in Coarsegold. A drive down historic Hwy 49 an hour or so are some of the historic gold country towns that we have enjoy visiting that include: Mariposa and (my kids favorite) Columbia. We have heard from several of our past renters that the central location for perfect for their visit to the area. We are thrilled they agree!