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

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

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.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Sierra National Forest. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Steps from Sierra National Forest and 7 minutes by car from Mariposa County Visitor Center
Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Mariposa cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Michael Comerford

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Note from host: yes, children of all ages accepted

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 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
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.

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Yosemite Vacation Rental 30 Minutes Yosemite Valley's Main Gate

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Yogananda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuong, Irvington

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best host in the world
Great location, clean, and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

준 황.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin it’s nice
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Yosemite vacation
Host very responsive and friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

JoAnna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The setting of the home is very homey and serene. Generosity and cleanliness of the owner is greatly appreciated. My family will consider coming back again. We are very grateful and everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good morning Mike! This is Veronica, I just wanted to thank you for you hospitality. My family and I really enjoyed our stay at your cabin. My kids were mesmerized with the views around it, we felt as we never left home. Your cabin is beautiful,and cozy. We had a greater experience.. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Festive stay at Christmas!
We appreciate the effort the owner went to decorate the house for Christmas. It was cheery and festive, with a lit Christmas tree, holiday treats, and lots of cute decorations. The park, of course, was amazing. It was nice to come back to such a cozy cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022