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Private Yosemite County home. On 40 Acres!

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Exterior
Living area
Exterior
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mariposa, CA
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center
    8 min drive
  • Mariposa Cemetery
    8 min drive
  • Mariposa County Courthouse
    9 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Private Yosemite County home. On 40 Acres!

From our beautiful sanctuary, follow the Wild and Scenic Merced River 40 minutes to the Yosemite National Park entrance. The charmingly historic but vibrant gold mining town of Mariposa is only 5 miles to the west. Two very friendly wild mustangs roam the property and have a barn near the parking area!
Completely remodeled in the winter of 2016 this custom owner built country cottage is situated on a bluff with open oak and pine woodland just a half mile down a graded gravel road. The year-round Little Bear Creek runs through these nearly 40 private acres of mixed evergreen and oak woodland. This property borders the 2000+ square mile Sierra National Forest. No neighbors in sight, very majestic and peaceful!
Featuring retro styling with a country feel (and high speed DSL Wi-Fi!), this lovely home includes a spacious, well-designed kitchen and a handmade concrete counter top. There are two private bedrooms one with it's own balcony and KING size bed. The bathroom has been completely redone. A cozy screened in porch, features another queen sized bed and also serves as a dining area. Spend time relaxing on one of the multiple beautiful decks and slate patios. Enjoy the spectacular beauty of sunrise and sunset while you grill and dine here.
From this mountain getaway, you can easily explore Yosemite, Mariposa Gold Country, and the Wild and Scenic Merced River. Chose from so many activities: hike Yosemite's spectacular trails, take a leisurely bike ride or float on a raft through Yosemite Valley, try hiking, backpacking or fishing in Yosemite's lovely high country, appreciate a unique shopping experience in Yosemite or Mariposa. Enjoy birding, gold-panning, or rock climbing. Closer to home, explore the Sierra National Forest on foot, on your bike or on your horse! You could also just walk around the property and hang out with the friendly resident donkey and mule! We were born and raised in the Yosemite area, and we can help you make your vacation unique and memorable.
Fritz & Lindsey

Property manager

Fritz and Lindsey

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

Mariposa

Located in Mariposa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mariposa County Courthouse and Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Butterfly Creek Winery and Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch. Travelling with kids? Consider Windows on the World Books and Art and California State Mining and Mineral Museum. 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

  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 8 min drive
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 9 min drive
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 10 min drive
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 11 min drive
  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pop's Sportsman Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪1850 Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miners Roadhouse 140 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Yosemite County home. On 40 Acres! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Yosemite County home. On 40 Acres!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Yosemite County home. On 40 Acres!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Yosemite County home. On 40 Acres! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mariposa County Visitor Center, Windows on the World Books and Art, and Mariposa Museum and History Center. Mariposa Cemetery and Mariposa County Courthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Wonderful Trip!
Check in and Check out process was a total breeze. The property itself is STUNNING. Ample space outside to sit down and enjoy a book with your coffee or even just enjoy meals out there. Be sure to follow the hosts extremely clear directions on how to travel to the property. The recent fires did a number on the landscape and Waze/Google Maps will take you the wrong way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ariel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet restful place
This home is tucked away in the foothills with easy access to Mariposa, hiking and fishing. It was obvious to me that the hosts were thoughtful about the amenities included throughout the home. The seating was ample and varied. The beds were very comfortable. The AC units were efficient and effective! The owners were prompt to reply and helpful with any questions or issues that arose. There were just a few downsides to this property. 1. The water flow in the bathroom sink was very minimal and it never warmed up, it was lukewarm at best. 2. The water does have a slightly sulfuric odor so we bought a couple large bottles of water for cooking, making tea and coffee. 3. The carpet flashing from the hallway to the master bedroom need repair. There are screws poking up which one could trip on or injure themselves on if walking barefoot. 4. Finally, there were no lights on at the property when we arrived late at night except for a few solar powered landscape step lights. Given that this property is located in a remote location it would have been more appropriate and welcoming if a few house lights were on inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Patricia S., Palm Beach Gardens Florida

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Bed are comfortable, but place has some issues
Pretty location, loved the horses and had comfortable beds. But.... the house has a real problem with spiders and their webs all over, killed about 20 in the house. We removed an 8" lizard from the master bedroom and there's mice in the kitchen eating our food. We were really wishing it would have be better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome remote ranch
Great ranch house that is close to Yosemite and the grocery store but yet it is remote. Overall great place. Just fyi buy water at the grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving
Nice property in a remote location but able to easily get to Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

krissia c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
My family enjoy this house
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thsering T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Peace full
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ranjani S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Bad Experience and don’t recommend
We arrived at the property with children, pet and my elderly mother. There was NO KEY IN LOCKBOX. NO RESPONSE FROM OWNER. We tried calling VRBO and kept getting redirected to voicemail. Finally got through to a representative who tried calling owner, got no response, created a case, redirected us to another team. The call got disconnected, didn’t get any call back and couldn’t get through again, same voicemail that offices were closed. This was between 6PM and 7PM in evening. We gave up, found a hotel, paid high last minute price and moved there by 9PM. We reconnected with customer service, the confidence guarantee gave us no confidence or help. They refused to compensate for the time loss, the extra costs and the terrible experience. Very disappointed with this owner and vrbo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Juliette V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An almost perfect stay!
We ventured out to Mariposa to take our first week vacation in years. We wanted our three large (although trained and well cared for) dogs to join us, which can be a tall order. Fritz and Lindsey were kind enough to provide this perfect little rental to fit the bill. We had to text Fritz once or twice and he was very responsive. I actually met him while walking one of the dogs and he was very open, friendly, and helpful. The house is just the perfect size for two adults and our 3 dogs (along with their crates and other necessities). It would easily fit a family of 4 or 5. The mornings and evenings on either the outside or screened-in porch listening to the chatter of birds was so relaxing and I already miss it terribly. The kitchen has the essentials (except it was pretty short on knives ;) ) and the beds were clean and comfy. The property is about 10 minutes out of the charming town of Mariposa, 30 minutes from the large town of Oakhurst, and 40 minutes outside of Yosemite. There are non-yosemite hiking spots and attractions nearby as well. I have 1 complaint and 1 warning: The complaint first - the water smelled badly of sulfur. It's well water, which I don't know much about, but I suspect that played in to it. We bought bottled water to drink, but you can't do much when taking a shower or doing dishes. We worked around it, but it's pretty noticeable. The warning - Fritz will send you an email with directions to the property. USE THESE (print them), don't go by GPS. I tried to open the email too late and we had no cell signal and had to rely on the GPS. The GPS took us on a private, very un maintained road. Luckily we have a very capable AWD SUV, but in a regular sedan this may have been dangerous. The directions should take you through and past the down of Mariposa before turning on Triangle. From Mariposa, it's a very easy drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Divina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place and very cleaned.
It was a great place to stay, the owner was very kind and the house was comfortable. We were definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Summer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
We had a lovely stay! Place was as described. So peaceful and gorgeous. I wish we had known the tap water was going to smell so strongly of sulphur (not a big deal but it was a surprise). Otherwise our stay was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay Near Yosemite
A wonderfully peaceful cabin which made for a delightful visit to Yosemite. Three beautiful horses, lots of quails, woodpeckers and lizards. Definitely worth a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Relaxing
This was a perfect place for our group of friends. We spent part of our time in Yosemite and the other half on the property, enjoying both equally! The house has everything we needed, and I appreciated the sharpness of the knives! The wrap around deck is fantastic when it's cool enough, the screened in porch just as good when it's warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to return to after a day at Yosemite
House is definitely off the beaten path. Directions from owner was spot on. Lovely house. Has pretty much all you need. Just under an hour away from Yosemite. Cute town of Mariposa not far.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jens S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place and Great Host
We had an amazing time with our toddler here. The place is tastefully decorated, really well equipped and is in a beautiful, quaint location. The view from the deck during sunset is wonderful. Most importantly to us, there is great AC throughout the house that keeps the house cool during the midday heat while staying whisper quiet so our toddler could easily take his long midday nap. We also loved visiting the horses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean
Nice Clean peaceful cabin. Just an hour to Yosemite. Our golden retriever loved the yard and my teenage daughter loved visiting the horses
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host, great location
It's nice to be 10min from a good grocery store in Mariposa and 15min from Briceburg where the beautiful Merced River canyon starts. The property is pretty, and no neighbors in sight. The view from the porch is great and faces the sunset. Our kids loved meeting the horse and going out frequently to say hi.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t ask for a better place!!
I wish I would hit the lottery!!! I would buy me a place just like this one. Was so nice to escape reality for a few days. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

christopher h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy forest home about 45 minutes from Yosemite
We had a nice time at the Buckingham home. There were only 3 of us, so it was more than big enough. The house is only a few minutes off the main road. Since it was cooler weather in the evenings, we did not make much use of the nice patio areas, but I'm sure it would be a great place to relax during warmer months. The town of Mariposa is only a 10 minute drive away, so there are restaurants, shops, grocery store should one need anything. The home was clean and the owners were responsive to our questions. There was even Wifi and YouTube TV, which is more than one would expect for a get away weekend spot.

10/10 Excellent

Celina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a Yosemite getaway
The Buckingham Mountain house was a perfect stay for our Yosemite trip. Directions provided to the house were spot on, making it less stressful to find. Quiet place to getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sydney P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Getaway
Our stay in Mariposa was fabulous. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Dian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin in the woods!
Nice secluded location but was easy to find. Very quiet & peaceful. The cabin is cute & comfortable. We loved hanging out on the screened porch & decks. We came to relax & it was the perfect spot for us! Dian B & Lisa A Modesto CA

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S., Santa Clarita, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a great location, very quiet and peaceful
This is a really sweet little cabin, about a 40 min drive to the Ash Mtn gate of Yosemite NP. Very quiet and peaceful location. The cabin is well equipped with all you need for a great stay. We had a few minor issues but the host was very responsive and we have zero complaints. The sleeping porch was great, we spent one of our nights out there. One note if the VRBO listing states that this is a "waterfront" property with a "water view" but we saw no sign of water when we were there. There's a gully behind the house which I imagine might seasonally contain a creek but there was no sign of that when we were there. We did not book this cabin because we thought it was waterfront and didn't care too this inaccuracy with the listing, but its worth mentioning for others who might be looking for a place on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

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