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Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Midpines, CA
  • Merced River Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Briceburg Information Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
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The price is €317
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History

Tenaya's Retreat is tucked away in Midpines directly on the route to Yosemite Valley! We welcome you to our Family Retreat. We chose the name Tenaya's Retreat after Chief Tenaya. He was the last chief of our tribe known as the Ahwahneechees, Yosemite Indians. On the walls are pictures of our ancestors going back six generations, along with a picture of our mother, Princess Tenaya with Cheif LeeMee. This property was given to our Great-Great Grandmother Tu-Tu-Ya (foaming water) or Maira Lebrado in 1892 from her husband. Unfortunately she lost the property for unpaid taxes (so they say). However in 2016 our sister was able to get the property back into our family. We hope you enjoy your stay and find beauty and serenity here like our ancestors.

When you arrive at the home you will immediately feel welcomed by the peacefulness of the surroundings. The front door enters into a living room with a large couch for relaxing along with a flat screen tv and the historic wall of our honored ancestors. Past the living room is a large fully stocked kitchen, with everything you would need for your stay and a cute breakfast nook! Directly out the door of the kitchen is a private patio with an outdoor dining set and a BBQ. The house has 3 bedrooms, with tv's in each bedroom, and 2 bathrooms. This is a perfect house for traveling with family or friends. Its just a short drive to Yosemite. Yosemite's park gate is about 20 miles from the house. This is a perfect location to come home to, after a day in the park, to relax and BBQ!! The town of Mariposa is only 7 miles away, where there is a large grocery store, gas stations, boutique shopping and many excellent restaurants.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Mariposa County Visitor Center. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • 6 minutes by car from Sierra National Forest and 9 minutes from Merced River
Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Nicole Esteybar

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Hidden Treasure way Yosemite Valley Full Native American History

Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TC B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place just a short, scenic drive to Yosemite Valley
Our family of 5 was very comfortable staying in this charming property. We took a short drive to Mariposa Grove the first day and Yosemite Valley the second. We were very pleased how close this location was to both attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Midpines house
What a great stay at a great house. It was perfectly located for all our adventures! Check in was a breeze, we settled in right away. It was like we were at our home, so warm and welcoming. The kitchen had everything we needed. I loved the washer and dryer! I so appreciate the history of the house, thanks for sharing it with us. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and close to Yosemite
My son and I enjoyed your beautiful home. Very clean and convenient to Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Midpines
Quiet location with the house well equipped for our stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above our expectations
We loved this vacation extra because of where we got to lay out head at night. Plenty of space for the 5 of us. Having that extra bathroom made a huge difference. We loved that we could do breakfast in the front yard with adequate shade and dinner on the back deck. We brought a few things from home like spices and foil but didn't ever need to open up the bag bc everything was fully stocked. They even had a coffee grinder! For us, the location was prime bc we spent our time on the river. If you're traveling in the hotter months and you have younger children who stay in the bunk bed room, if recommend using the window can that is in the master closet. We didn't see it until the day we left. Might have made for an easier night for my girls. When we come back next year we hope this home is available!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sachiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful property. We love this place. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice retreat
A welcoming space for our family that was in the area to see Yosemite. Definitely would recommend staying here. A lovely location and comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite
Place was clean and comfortable. Closet to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valorie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable retreat
Wonderful, well-stocked and equipped retreat for a Yosemite visit with my mom and sisters who had never been to Yosemite before!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property for Yosemite is awesome. Including the gas station right down the street. Although, the road to get to the house is a bit rough, it's short. Lots of space at this location, and a few of our favorites were the working ice maker, plentiful beds, location history, snacks, and good toilet paper. Also, the views on the back deck while we ate dinner were great. My kids especially loved the turkeys and listening to the frog outside the window. It was also close to Mariposa for food and shopping. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful base for exploring Yosemite!
The property exceeded our expectations - great location, sparkling clean, and well-kept, with all the amenities one could hope for. We'd love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bioman

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As described, the home is a hidden. The house had all commodities so that you really feel home. We have a toddler and he was able to run around without disturbing anybody except some wild animals.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly an out of the way retreat.
We enjoyed so very much our stay at this residence. It was fully stocked with all kinds of condiments, etc. It is out of the way and so very quiet. We enjoyed the history of the property and the entire ambiance of the home. In fact, we would have enjoyed knowing more about the family members pictured on the wall such as names and a short history of each. We were also curious as to whether all of the properties around it had also originally been owned by Native Americans and undergone the same fate as the property on which we stayed. We would definitely stay there again as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Terrific Experience
Loved this stay - the home is comfortable, unique, has a true feeling of sincere important history, is very thoughtfully decorated to reflect the history and the area, is unusually well equipped for individuals, couples, or families, and is located in a beautiful, peaceful area. Had a bit of an extended stay, and they were totally helpful and responsive to my questions and needs. Very likely to return. Found it to be soul-soothing!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

YINAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable place for my family of 3. Impeccable cleanliness and well stocked kitchen. A perfect choice to stay when travel to Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with mountain characters
We really enjoyed our time in the tenaya retreat. Green grass outside was a fantastic place for kids to run around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amrita Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location tucked away in the woods
The home was very comfortable, and the location was great. We had a really good time having family breakfast on the deck in the backyard, and our kids also had fun running and playing around the large frontyard and backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

chingyen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is wonderful, cozy, nice and clean. We have bountiful amenities and everything we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had a great time at Tanya's Retreat. The yard area was so nice and peaceful. She had cornhole for us as well which was fun! The kitchen was very well stocked, even with spices. Loved all the photos throughout out of the park. One MAJOR thing wad the beds are not hard as rocks with still pillows and bedding. They were actually fairly comfortable and that makes a HUGE difference! One thing I would advise is to make sure you write down the code to get in before you get in. Service is pretty shotty or non existent. We would definitely stay here again if we visit the area in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite get away
Tenaya was as described. Very clean and comfortable with a number of amenities we didn’t expect. Even had a family of turkeys visit us on and off. Very nice place, truly off the beaten path
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharad L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem at listed price
Very cozy and clean property. We enjoyed our stay. Only 1 thing that was missing was the dish washer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice
It was nice, the place it really clean and comfy. The only thing was the communication with the host I never got any instructions on how to get inside the property, I texted the host to get more details about the check in but I got no response. Me and my friends arrived to the property not knowing the passcode to access we try calling the hostess on the phone number they had at the entrance of the property but we never got an answer. Me and my friends just stared trying to dial different combinations of numbers and after multiple tryouts we got it. We never got any call or text back from any of the hostess which leave a bad impression for us. Like I mention before the place its beautiful everything it’s clean and we loved it but a little bit more communication would have been nice on the check in process.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
This is a spacious 3 BR 2 bath with a full kitchen. I loved the family history the owners provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021