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Your family will really enjoy the vacation with this picturesque waterfall!

You are going to love relaxing in this 8 person Marquis hot tub

Master bathroom with jet tub over looking the pond .

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Amenities
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Location
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9.2

Wonderful

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14334 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Mariposa, CA

Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance56 min drive
Wawona Visitor Center59 min drive
Yosemite Valley59 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had a great time!! Owner was very accommodating. Despite the recent reviews there was plenty of cooking sheets, bowls...

Amy R.

Jan 10, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Shanks' lodge is the ultimate home in the woods for large groups.

Nestled in the middle of 20 forested acres in Mariposa county. A rustic feel awaits you as you enter this 3600 square foot 3 bedroom home. An added sleeping loft allows this house to easily accommodate as many as 14 people. For your enjoyment, the house has both a private pool and an 8 person hot tub!

In the Great Room, you’ll find a large wrap-around couch where you can enjoy the look and warmth of the wood stove. The well-equipped kitchen has all the amenities to prepare even the most elaborate meals. After a long day of fun-filled activities, drift into dreamland in one of the beautifully constructed hand-made log beds. Four bathrooms, all with showers and tubs give even large groups enough privacy and convenience. The large outside deck, with a barbecue grill, tables and chairs, overlooks the private pond and front acreage. Appreciate the enchanting ‘old growth' oak trees, giant sequoias and ponderosa pines. During the summer months, take a dip in the fenced-in pool with a picture perfect waterfall. Unwind in the 8 person jetted hot tub all year long. For more entertainment, there is a basketball court and a Smart TV that you can stream Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime (use your own accounts or feel free to use our Netflix account).

Guest Access:
The guests will have access to the entire house and 20 acres of property. This includes the laundry room, solar heated pool, horseshoe pit, children's playhouse, fire pit, gas barbecue grill, horse corrals (you are welcome to bring your horses), hiking trails and private pond. High speed Wifi 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 interaction:
Please text or call us anytime during hour stay if you you have any questions or need anything.

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.

If you have a larger group, we have an adorable 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin available to rent on the property, which accommodates up to 6 guests. Please inquire for pricing.

Property manager

Carolyn Shanks

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

2nd floor deck to entertain on with propane fire pit to roast marshmallows on

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$25 pet fee for first pet, $15 each additional

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can smoke outside or on the deck

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

Mariposa

This holiday home is located in Mariposa. Butterfly Creek Winery and Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Windows on the World Books and Art. Travelling with kids? Consider Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and El Portal Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

Butterfly Creek Winery - 12 min drive
Yosemite South Entrance - 52 min drive
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 56 min drive
Wawona Visitor Center - 59 min drive
Yosemite Valley - 59 min drive

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mariposa Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive
‪Pop's Sportsman Cafe - ‬14 min drive
‪The Grizzlies Den - ‬4 min drive
‪Big Dan's Diner - ‬4 min drive
‪Country Kitchen Herb Farm - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanks' lodge is the ultimate home in the woods for large groups. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shanks' lodge is the ultimate home in the woods for large groups.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shanks' lodge is the ultimate home in the woods for large groups.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shanks' lodge is the ultimate home in the woods for large groups. located?

Located in Mariposa, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cold Spring and Butterfly Creek Winery. California State Mining and Mineral Museum is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away.

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

E S.

15 May 2024

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

Beautiful cabin

It was a great experience! More than I could ask for. The cabin sits far enough from other places but close enough to Yosemite that we were able to enjoy the park and alone time all in one place. I will highly recommend this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

10 Jan 2024

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

Christmas 2023

We had a great time!! Owner was very accommodating. Despite the recent reviews there was plenty of cooking sheets, bowls etc. check in was super easy. Visited the park several times. kids enjoyed the hot tub and pool. Will definitely return. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Davina T.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Location

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

Weekend in Mariposa/Yosemite

We booked this property months ahead of time and was really excited. The cabin is very fascinating however we had quite a few disappointments. The check-in instruction we received was completely incorrect. It tells us to call/text a person and he will hand us the key and welcome us in person. I texted 2 days in advance and the response was just "thank you and looking forward to your arrival" boiler plate without answering my other questions. When we arrive when I told them I'll arrive, of course there was nobody there. Luckily I have Verizon and I was able to make a phone call, and they told us it's actually a pin access (which was not provided anywhere). However, not everyone has cellphone coverage there. I would not want to rely on the cell phone coverage in the mountain area and hoping the property manager will always pick up the phone. After we got in, we found out that the master bedroom was not cleaned - used towels and messy sheets. So I had to call the property manager again and they sent a cleaner over and offer a partial refund. (I have not received any refund yet and I will have to follow up with them.) Another thing is that when we turn on the TV, the porn was turned on right away. Luckily the kids haven't arrived yet at the time so just be aware. And after it got dark at night, a bat suddenly appeared and started hovering in the master bedroom. We did not leave any windows or door open so not sure where it came from. We were able to get the bat out in the end.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

14 Sept 2023

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

Huge lodge, amazing potential, missing a few amenities.

My husband and I were here to hike at Yosemite with another couple. We stayed 3 nights and had a great time. There was room for another 8-10 people, but while the master bedroom has two full bathroom attached, the other 4bedrooms share a full hall bath and a powder room. The access to the pool and hot tub area was not lit until you plug in the lights and it’s scary dark. The grill was inadequate according to the guys. We made two meals but couldn’t find some staples of a kitchen like a cookie sheet or large baking pan. It’s about an hour drive to the South or the Arch entrance to the park on very winding roads. The caretakers were very responsive to our questions and it is a very spacious property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

31 Dec 2022

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

The best cabin I’ve ever stayed in!

Wonderful place! The best for its cleanliness, but more importantly for making it feel so cozy and homey!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisol D., San Leandro, Ca

28 Oct 2022

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

Amazing Family Get Away

This house was amazing get away for my 40th birthday. Plenty of room for 3 families with children of different ages. Great pool, pond and basketball court in driveway. When we got there we had to wait a bit while they cleaned up but we’re able to have a late check out. Not as close to Yosemite as I thought. About an hour from the valley. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

fae r., Central Valley, California

4 Aug 2022

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

Great hosts

We enjoyed this property for the short period of time we were there. Unfortunately we were evacuated due to the Mariposa/Oak Fire about 24 hours into our stay. We did get to use the fantastic pool and would rebook for that alone. It was a beautiful and relaxing setting. The pond was fun too. Several of us used the boat to go out fishing and explore. Thankfully the property was saved from the fire. The house was very clean and the space was fantastic. The main room opening to the kitchen was a great feature. We were a group of 12 and there was plenty of room to spread out. Regarding communication one should know the area is serviced by Verizon. We all had AT&T so it was an adjustment when we lost power (due to fire proximity) and only had the landline. I do want to say what a pleasure it was to work with Carolyn as our host. She went above and beyond letting us know when we could return for our things after evacuating and was very understanding in the chaos we experienced during our trip. It was quite an adventurous experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P., Moraga

20 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Large comfortable Home

Suitable for large group, extended family. Spacious home, nice kitchen. Lovely pool and views.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Shane L.

18 June 2022

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

Mouse infestation & not very clean

This place has great potential but upon arrival, we noticed quite quickly that the cleaning is very light. We always take our shoes off at home and did the same here when we arrived, noticing that the floor was sticky we checked our feet to realize that none of the floors had been mopped, as the stay progressed we noticed that under all the furniture and beds it was quite dirty. Ceiling fans are coated with dust. Regarding the mice, the first day we arrived we had a mouse run accross the kitchen floor mid-day. We informed Carolyn immediately and was told that this is the first she has ever heard of it and that she would call pest control. I took her for her word not realizing how bad the infestation really was and told her that was not necessary until we leave. The same night my wife woke me up in the middle of the night afraid because she hears something crawling around in the bedroom. After inspecting the entrance door from the porch to our bedroom I noticed a 1/2-inch gap. We also bought mice traps and killed 2, which we sent pictures to Carolyn Wednesday, mid-vacation. She told us she would call pest control immediately. No one ever showed up. She did however have her maintenance guy fix the door. He proceeded to tell me as well that he has never heard of mice here, and that it was probably because we were feeding them. That did not go over well with my wife. Not sure how he did not notice all the mice feces all around the door and the grill that sits just to the right of the door. We also found mouse feces in every room of the house with the exception of the back bedrooms which have dark-colored carpet, so I did not inspect thoroughly. We also found mice feces in our food and had to throw some of it out. I wish they let us attach pictures to this as we documented everything. After experiencing all this I decided to check the reviews for the property, I could not believe that I was the only one to notice the mice and that the owner was unaware of such a large infestation. I found that she was informed on May 27th, 2022, 2 weeks before our arrival, that it was reported in a review of the property as well as being unclean. This was very upsetting, as her best defense at that point is that she doesn't even read the reviews from her guests, which I would find highly unlikely. They were other minor issues but I will leave that for future guests to report.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

2 June 2022

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

Beautiful cabin in the mountains.

This property has everything you would want for a spectacular get-away. The owners have taken care of all of the details (kitchen, grill, pool, hot tub) so you can relax and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings. Definately worth the trek up the mountain! Will book it again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ellen B.

12 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great lodge

Great lodge, very comfortable and roomy. 5 distinct bedrooms with a loft which the listing doesn’t accurately showcase. Could have been cleaner, the hot tub was pretty dirty and there was a mouse in the house but the property was beautiful. About 1.5 hours away from Yosemite valley so not as close to Yosemite as you might think when you first look it up. Very strange neighbor decorations. Host was super responsive and helpful

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

28 Apr 2022

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

Clean, comfortable, supportive, everything we needed!

We loved this place - it was perfect for a large group, lots of beds. May even have one more bed than listed (which we wish we had known about). Lots of open space - even for a yoga class in the living room and a dance party on the deck! So grateful and happy with this stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michelle L.

3 Jan 2022

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

We had a wonderful Christmas stay at this property! Everything was clean, enough supplies in kitchen

Excellent place for big family parties! Would totally recommend this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

12 Oct 2021

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

Yosemite Family Get Together

Beautiful. The online pictures do it justice. Plenty of space for a multi-generational family get together. Clean and very comfortable. A pleasant 45 minute drive to Yosemite and surrounding attractions. Off a gravel road and driveway, it was quiet, with deer, Canada geese, and wild turkeys as neighbors. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mark and Celia B.

11 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

lodge

we had a good time and it was easy to contact the owners when we needed to.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

18 Aug 2021

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

Perfect family stay for a Yosemite elopement.

We stayed with our family and made numerous trips back and forth to Yosemite during our stay. The house was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

don m.

28 July 2021

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

Loved this place. Beautiful setting

It was amazing. Tucked away and yet not too far from the store. Great pool and the little pond was fun. The kids immediately claimed the loft.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

24 July 2021

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

Great House and Grounds

The Cabin is a beautiful house with 5 bedrooms +loft. We enjoyed the interior space but the grounds were the highlight. On the property was a private swimming pool with water fall and diving board and a hot tub. In addition, the large property gave us tons of privacy to enjoy our vacation and also check out the occasional deer. The kids loved the frog filled pond in the front and we all had fun paddling the same rowboat around. The only downside was the remote location. While it did afford us privacy - the city of Mariposa was 30 minutes away and Yosemite Valley was 1.5 hours away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

24 July 2021

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

Mariposa house

We had a great time on our family vacation exploring the Yosemite National Park and staying at this house which provide enough room for the 10 of us. We also enjoyed the pool and hot tub.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belen D.

29 June 2021

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

Review

The property is huge and clean.. my family enjoyed the pool. The kitchen is big, perfect for family that loves to cook.. the patio outside is perfect for barbecue.. The only thing that needs improvement is the road going to the property .. the property manager Carolyn respond so quick to my calls, Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Jon D.

17 May 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing at Best

I was looking to go off grid for a week to get refreshed and found what I thought was the perfect VRBO on 30 acres of land in the middle of nowhere to go and do just that .....after I arrived I began to uncover that this house and property were not accurately described in the listing. - Second Rental Unit a stone throw from main house - Pool Guy showing up without warning first morning I was there - Hot tub cold and dirty (full of bugs) upon arrival and pool guy telling me that the owners were in process of replacing it - only spices in house were salt and pepper - door to outside in master would not lock - master shower lost hot water after 10 min - bugs and flys were insane outside due to the stagnate pond near the house - video camera on front porch was not disclosed...which from what I found online is not LEGAL without being disclosed - could not get wifi to work after trying multiple devices I left early and notified the owners of my disappointment once I had signal to which they pushed back and told me that I should have called them and that they would provide me with a credit for my stay upon inspection of the house which was 6 days ago now. I wanted to allow them plenty of time to honor their promise prior to writing this review. I have heard nothing from them at this time. I wish that I could have given you a glowing review of this property as I was so looking forward to my stay but alas that was not me experience nor was it even close!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

17 Apr 2021

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

Sweet spot near Mariposa

Place is as advertised: big, clean, quite, plenty of amenities and friendly, responsive hosts. Plenty of room to kick around in, loft worked well for the younger ones. Download speed was 9 megs/sec which is fine for a zoom if still needing to do that. Hosts went above and beyond; the boys really wanted to play basketball so the hosts went and bought a basketball and delivered it to the house. Can't see any neighbors from the house. Nice getaway spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn H.

5 Apr 2021

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

Wonderful Trip

Beautiful property overlooking a pond. The house was perfect for our group and actually had 5 bedrooms which was a nice surprise. The property had some areas to explore but it would have been nice to have a trail for hiking. Drives to Yosemite were easy and well worth it. We enjoyed many campfires under the stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefan J.

29 Mar 2021

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

Great Hosts!

The house was just as described and the hosts were very easy to communicate with! Will stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ross V.

2 Mar 2021

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

no where

The property seemed like is was in the middle of a junk yard.

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Shanks

I am currently living in Mariposa near Yosemite. A breath taking area as many of you know. I was trained as a tradtional french chef. Some of my interests involve horseback riding, hiking, bee keeping and off roading.