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Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate.

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Cabin front porch
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Living room
Stairs to 3rd bedroom and loft
kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Midpines, CA
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate.

Yosemite VacationRental.Location: Highland House Vacation Rental is approximately a 30 minute drive from the main entrance to Yosemite National Park and 7 miles from the Gold Rush town of Mariposa. The cabin is located a short walk from a small country store and across the street from a bus stop taking travelers to and from Yosemite. The elevation is 2,500 ft in pines and on a seasonal creek with wild life and a variety of birds.

History: The cabin was the home of Newell Chamberlain, founder of the town of Midpines. He published articles and The Call of Gold- True Tales on the Gold Road to Yosemite, a book regarding gold mining in the area during the 1930’s.

Accommodations: The cabin is equipped with a kitchen, including oven, cook top, microwave, dual sink, refrigerator, pots, pans, utensils, teapot, coffee maker, toaster and much more. There is a washer and dryer in the laundry room. The living area has a dining area with a view of the forest and a living room with a beautiful view of bear creek and the surrounding forest. Wi-Fi and internet access is provided.

Sleeping Arrangements: The cabin has two bedrooms downstairs and a bedroom and loft upstairs. Downstairs, there are two full bathrooms. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed and spacious sitting area, Bedroom 2 has a full bed and private bath. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed and the loft has two twin size beds. Rooms have closets and chests for clothing and storage. (sleeps up to 8 people)

Linens and paper goods are provided along with Laundry detergent, soap, and shampoo. In the kitchen, you will find coffee, tea, dish detergent, paper towels, etc.

Local Restaurants and shopping: Several very good restaurants are located within seven miles. A country store is within walking distance. Pioneer Market, a full service grocery store, is located in Mariposa (7miles).

A rule or two: This cabin is a no smoking and no pet facility. This is for the continued comfort of our guests. Thank you for your understanding.
Visit our own web site for more information, photos and to book on-line, via the link.

Property manager

Michael Comerford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes, children of all ages accepted
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mariposa

Mariposa is home to this cabin. Sierra National Forest and Merced River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Windows on the World Books and Art and California State Mining and Mineral Museum. El Portal Market 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.
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Midpines, CA

What's nearby

  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 13 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1850 Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miners Roadhouse 140 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Saloon - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate. located?

Situated in Mariposa, this cabin is steps from Sierra National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mariposa County Visitor Center and Mariposa Cemetery. Mariposa Museum and History Center and Merced River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

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

Yosemite Stay

This was a great place for our group of 4 couples to stay while doing some hiking in Yosemite NP. About an hour's drive from the Yosemite Valley hub but very comfortable with excellent washing facilities. Comfortable beds and the whole house was very clean. Everything you need in the kitchen although some wine glasses would have been appreciated. Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Half Dome Adventures

While I am months behind on sharing this, it's important I do so! My husband won permits to hike Half Dome and we invited some friends to join us for the long weekend. This location was perfect! It was close to a small grocery and town so we could enjoy access to cook food at the house and try some new restaurants while not being so far from the park that we had to be awake at a truly horrific hour to get started. The house was clean, had plenty of space, was cozy (we all enjoyed relaxing after the hike) and all six of us had decent privacy/space so we weren't tripping over each other. It was amazing to have the full kitchen and plenty of comfortable spots to sit. Bed were comfortable, which anyone who has travelled a decent amount can attest, that is not always a guarantee. The owner was perfectly pleasant to chat with and provided all the necessary information and granted us privacy as well. We will gladly be staying here in the future on our next adventure to the park with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Annabelle H.

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

Far below expectations

We stayed 15 minutes before deciding to leave and get a hotel. We found the location and property very depressing…not at all what we were expecting. If you are just looking for someplace to rest your head at night then setting out all day long, then this may be the place for you. But if you are expecting to enjoy some time sitting outside, relaxing and enjoying the view then I’d suggest looking elsewhere. I was unable to get into the VRBO app to cancel the reservation but a refund would only have been given if someone else had rented (highly unlikely at the last minute) Inside the house appeared clean with a well supplied kitchen and the owners were easy to get in touch with. Just a shabby depressing environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

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

Grande maison chaleureuse, mais un peu ancienne et pas très proche de Yosemite.

Très grande maison, bonne literie. L'ambiance est chaleureuse avec beaucoup de bois, mais on sent que la maison est ancienne et nécessiterait un peu de rafraichissement (moquette). Dommage aussi que l'extérieur ne soit pas mieux aménagé... Dans notre famille de 5 nous avons apprécié notre séjour. C'est spacieux, la buanderie est appréciable aussi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yogananda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Spacious house nearby Yosemite

The house is spacious and well equipped. We had everything we need. The house is directly located at the 140 leading into Yosemite, so perfect for visits into the NP, the traffic is a bit noisy in the night and morning. It was too hot to sit on the terrace, but there are two and also chairs besides the creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuong

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirleen P.

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

Perfect for 3 sisters.

Perfect location for Yosemite daily access. You pass a grocery/gas station on the way. Cabin is large. We each had a quiet room. perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

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

The best host in the world

Great location, clean, and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

준 황.

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

good

thank you This place was great for a trip The accommodation was nice and cozy.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anuttam J.

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

Cozy and comfortable

We were 8 friends, staying here to do the half dome hike.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steve S.

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

Short Stay

Rustic, huge place, well appointed. Plenty of room for 3 adult couples or a huge family. Beds were comfortable. Could use some better pillows, but they we not bad. House is very close to the main highway, so lots of road noise well into the evening. This is a very wild area, in terms of outdoors. That said, the outside area around the home is poorly manicured, though that didn't stop us from enjoying it and the beautiful crystal-clear stream running thru the back area. The place is about a 5-minute drive back to Mariposa, that has plenty of cool dining options. It's about an hour drive to Yosemite Valley, mostly along the Merced River, which is amazing. In general, we felt we made a good choice staying here and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Family trip to Yosemite

We had a good visit- the house was well stocked with towels, blankets, kitchen tools, etc. We never figured out the drip coffee maker, but the keurig filled in and was well stocked. Washer and dryer were also handy. It was great to have a large dining room table we could all eat at comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin it’s nice
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Wonderful Cabin!

My elderly uncles stayed here for 10 days and had a great time! They "forgot" to check out on the designated date and the hosts were wonderful about accommodating them and making sure they got to their next destination. They loved the roomy, clean and cozy cabin which was well located for their Yosemite adventures. This cabin made all the difference in how they enjoyed the park. It was world's apart from staying in a hotel room.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

soheil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great charming Cabin. Very clean. Nice hosts. Comfortable beds. Do not rely on GPS. The only issue is GPS took us off-road to boonies… the marker is Wrong on Google, Apple, Waze and Tesla nav. Just look for the sign and you won’t miss it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

akmal w.

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

Yosemite vacation

Host very responsive and friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

JoAnna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Yosemite Family Vacation

Overall, the space met the needs of 2 families of 4. It was clean, and mostly what we expected. Though the refrigerator was able to eventually keep an adequate temperature, getting in/out of it too much caused the temp to increase quickly so we were quite concerned the first night after unloading our groceries. We contacted the property owner who responded very quickly, and is aware the refrigerator needs serviced. Unfortunately, there was little to be done during our stay, but to try and limit opening/closing it often. The freezer worked fine. Overall we had a great vacation and upon confirming the fridge has been serviced, I would stay at the property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedra D.

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

Perfect place to enjoy Yosemite and the surrounding area!

Finding a comfortable place for a family of 7 is no easy task. This house fit the bill just perfectly! The kitchen had everything we could have needed. The beds were comfortable. Everything was clean. Because of summer traffic, it took about an hour to get to the Arch Rock entrance of Yosemite, but the ride along the Merced River was a beautiful part of the journey. It was also nice to be so close to Mariposa. The house is listed as 3 bedroom, but there is a door between the two spaces in the loft which makes it feel like a 4 bedroom. Just be sure that the people sleeping in the loft are okay with coming downstairs to use the bathroom. It wasn’t a problem for us at all. Communication with the owner was pleasant and all messages were answered quickly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Cozy cabin, just 30 minutes from Yosemite

The cabin exceeds the photos online. Cozy, comfortable, and we’ll stocked kitchen. Linens were soft and plentiful, great place for a family with plenty of beds for everyone! We would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry and Karen R.

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

A great visit with visiting family

My two brothers and a sister-in-law came to visit us from the east coast. We thought it would be great to take them to see Yosemite. We searched out this house back in December and thought it sounded like it would work. Turned out, it was perfect. It had lots of room, was very comfortable, and was fully equipped with everything we needed. We had a wonderful stay. Thanks for making it available to us vacation renters.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great stay for our family of 6! We got the YARTS bus passes to get us into Yosemite, and the YARTS bus stop was RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET from this rental! GREAT! There is also a great little old-town of Midpines, just 8 minutes away to walk around and enjoy to local culture!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Great place for the family

Ideal location when visiting the Midpines/Mariposa area. The creek side location was beautiful. There was outside seating and dining areas, which were perfect in the mornings and at night. The internet worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Comerford

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Here is the owner, Mike Comerford exploring the wilderness trails in Yosemite. He will be able to give you tips and ideas of things to see and do in Yosemite.

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