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Great cabin near Yosemite!

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Front of cabin
Bonus/Game room
Fireplace
Living Room
Nook

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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El Portal, CA
  • El Portal Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Great cabin near Yosemite!

2,000 square foot cabin that sleeps 10.
Cabin includes a bonus/game room great for kids!
3 Bedrooms include 2 master bedrooms, one with a soaking tub and the other with a jacuzzi access on the deck, 3rd bedroom has access to the deck.
Deck is spacious with a BBQ and outdoor sink.
Spacious living room with two pull-out sofa's.
Fully stocked kitchen with an eat-in nook.
Flat panel TV's in the living room and bedrooms with cable.
Full washer/dryer.

Rental also includes access to the Cedar Lodge Pool (walk or drive).

Cleaning fee of $150 per stay.
Deposit of $250 per stay.

No smoking / no pets!
Deposit will be forfeit for any violations.

Non-paved road provides access to the cabin.
Turn right after Cedar Lodge into the Indian Flats campground.
From there, turn right (immediately) and follow the road up to the T, turn left at the T and you'll see the house.

Enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Hite's Hideout
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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
Great house for children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets will result in forfeiture of deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking will result in forfeiture of deposit.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

El Portal

El Portal is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Travelling with kids? Consider El Portal Market and Yosemite Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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El Portal, CA

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Tunnel View - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • El Capitan - 39 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great cabin near Yosemite! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great cabin near Yosemite! located?

This family-friendly El Portal cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Merced River. El Portal Market and Yosemite National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great location and house. Wish we would have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kortney P.

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

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Great Family home
Not much to look at from the outside and up a very steep road, but inside was a fully stocked house with all the fixings. Beds were comfortable, house was very clean and air conditioning worked, which was needed since it was 103 outside. Not sure we would want to walk back from the swimming pool down the hill, due to how steep the dirt road is, but great to have the pool available. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yosemite Retreat
This cabin was perfect for our needs. Very clean, well furnished, convenient to the park and (especially important this week), the air conditioning worked very well. Thanks for a wonderful visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
We enjoyed our stay at this location. It exceeded our expectations. Absolutely great location. Fully stocked kitchen makes it easy to cook here. House was clean and spacious. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
El Portal Home
This house was great for our large family group of 8. Location was great-be aware the road is a bit of a vertical challenge. Directions could be more specific as we missed the turn. You're actually turning into a camping facility. The road goes all the way thru it. There's nothing near by for shopping but a small store and gas station. Might plan for groceries in a bigger town. Great for getting to the park - close and easy. Pull out beds weren't comfortable at all. Also the tvs didn't work. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

P W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location great property!
We had a great day in your beautiful cabin in El Porto just above a fun campground and close to a cute resort. We found the property clean well supplied and it meant our needs to be close to Yosemite! Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ji Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful nice and clean place, kids loved and we really enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
We really enjoyed our stay at Hite's Hideaway. The house was spacious, comfortable and very well appointed. The kitchen had everything necessary for cooking meals. We even used the barbeque. The backyard was great for spotting birds (California quail, woodpeckers and jays). It had convenient access to the west Yosemite entrance. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaira T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location!
Need a comfortable place to stay after a full day in Yosemite? This place is for you since it's so close to the park entrance! Just make sure you pick up some groceries on your way in and have fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We gathered here with family and friends from Switzerland. We knew we had made the right choice when they commented that this was a "perfect" place to stay... close to Yosemite Valley and the many trailheads/ hikes that started there, and all the conveniences of home. Perfect week.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hites hideout
Our grandkids loved the game room and the big bathtub! This was a clean and comfortable home for ourselves, kids and grandkids to stay at while visiting Yosemite. The steep dirt road to access the house can be a bit challenging but it’s not a long way to go. We all enjoyed it and it is only about 7 miles to the Yosemite park boundary.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location relevant to Yosemite
You won't find a better location to stay within 30 minutes of Yosemite. Full house, hot tub, and privacy. A perfect retreat after a long day of hiking. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat outside Yosemite
What a beautiful house up on the hill above the Merced River. This was the perfect retreat after a few days in the backcountry. It was very close to the main entrance of the park and gave us quick access to the Valley. Everything was clean and ready for our stay. Our friends were saying how they'd like to come back because it's the perfect house in the perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing get away
We loved staying here. It was perfect for our group! The deck was amazing and the grill out there. We spent every evening out there and the mosquitoes weren't even bad. The hot tub was a bonus! It's very quiet and secluded which we loved. It is also easy to get to Yosemite. Make sure you bring towels for the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and White Water Rafting
This fun location is in very close to the put in for the Merced River rafting. We loved staying here and will return. Eric
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Closer to Yosemite than we hoped!
We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rocio B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay near Yosemite
Very close to the park, private, with everything you need during your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what you want in the mountains
Location was wonderful. We were not able to get tickets to Yosemite but we got up early and it was only a 15 minute drive to get inside the park. The house itself had so much space and it is exactly as advertised. The deck was wonderful and open and shaded. The only part of the property that made things a little tough was the Wi-Fi didn't work in the evenings. Not exactly sure why but after a long days of hiking we found we weren't able to relax and watch TV. But I would definitely recommend this home to anyone. And I have every intention of using the property again. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara L., Portola valley, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay Near Yosemite
You cannot beat the location, if proximity to Yosemite (El Portal western entrance) is your goal. The house was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Yosemite Cabin
The location was perfect for exploring Yosemite Valley. A little tough to get to in a mini van. off road access. Tucked away and very private. Great deck. lots of upgrades. My only critique is the sofa beds are not very good for sleeping or even sitting. large but uncomfortable. The spa was not working but the owner responded promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
One of the best rentals I have ever visited. It was clean, quiet, and well appointed. The owner/manager was very responsive. I wish I had more time to just chill at the house and enjoy the scenery from the backyard, but we spent most of our stay visiting Yosemite and other local spots. I really regret not using the grill and jacuzzi during our visit. Use of the pool at the Yosemite Cedar Lodge was great for the kids to cool off after a long hike. Just tell the front desk you are renting the cabin with the dirt drive way and they'll know what to do. Speaking of that, the road to the cabin is quite bumpy and steep. We had a loaded minivan and made it up without much concern but I'm not sure how a RWD vehicle would do on that road. All in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shivani B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem close to the park!!
My friends and I had a great time at this property. The house had everything needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable, especially the hot tub!! The hot tub and the patio deck was such a nice treat after a long day of hiking in the park. I feel the photos do not do justice to the property. The place was much nicer than what you see in pictures. We would definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meng Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean home in a quiet location
The home was very nice in terms of amenity and location. About 15min to Arch rock entrance if no traffic. The rooms look much better than the pictures. Suggest the owner update the pictures with better ones. We originally booked for 9 people but the other family couldn’t come so we 6 people enjoyed the the whole house. Very spacious and had all the kitchen equipment and stocks to make meals. We just bought some food from Costco and cooked all our breakfast and dinner. The deck has a view of the mountain and feels very remote. The road to the home is not paved so it can get a little pumpy. Overall a very nice home for our Yosemite trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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