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A small, enclosed outdoor kitchen area with a sink and a window, surrounded by a wooden deck and a tree.
A stone house with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the door.
A house with a stone exterior, a stone staircase leading to the front door, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, two bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and built-in wooden bookshelves.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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El Portal, CA
  • Place, Merced River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

El Portal

This cabin places you next to Sierra National Forest and Sierra Nevada Conservancy. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Merced River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 19 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • The Ahwahnee - 44 min drive - 24.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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!
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking will result in forfeiture of deposit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 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 age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: Pets will result in forfeiture of deposit.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Great house for children.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Great Cabin Yosemite El Portal
Great Yosemite El Portal
Great Cabin Yosemite El al
Great Near Yosemite El Portal
Great Cabin Near Yosemite! Cabin
Great Cabin Near Yosemite! El Portal
Great Cabin Near Yosemite! Cabin El Portal

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cabin?

Located steps from Sierra National Forest, this cabin is in El Portal, and within a 10-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Merced River. El Portal Market is also within a driving distance of 4.7 mi.

Will I be able to park at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin next to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Great cabin near Yosemite!?

Couples staying at this cabin will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cabin provide breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cabin.

Where is the closest airport to this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is 27.6 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

Yes, every cabin at Great cabin near Yosemite! comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

Great cabin near Yosemite! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 142 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Honestly everything was great except for the 0 communication from the host … that seemed was very disconcerting to me prior to our arrival. But everything was smooth once we got there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

We had great time at the property , it’s maintained very well.. very close to the Yosemite entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Yosemite for easy short drive/access. Comfortable spacious accommodations. Clean and easy check in and check out. Worked great for our family of 4 plus grandparents along to visit Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

This home is beautiful and actually more spacious than the pictures indicate. It was clean and had everything we needed but it’s best quality was its proximity to Yosemite. It’s just 10 minutes from the entrance and made it a breeze to get in and out of the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. I thought it was in a neighborhood, but it is actually on the side of the mountain. It had a great view from the deck and a gas grill. the hot tub was very welcome after hiking Half Dome. If I had a suggestion or two, it would be to improve the Wi-Fi strength and the beds were not super comfortable. But overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Close to yosemite village

Hites hideaway is a great place to stay with lots of nice features! Great master bedroom, deck is a wonderful place to hang out and it’s very private. The kitchen was well stocked with spices, coffee and plenty of cooking utensils. We would definitely recommend it!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Communication with owners/management couldve been better, otherwise satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Terrific

This place is out of the way and when you pull up you wonder if you’ve made a mistake. But when you get inside and you’ll be very pleased by what you find. We enjoyed our stay very much. The appliances were new and it was well stocked with everything you will need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Yosemite Hideaway

This property is accessed by pulling through a campground area and older maps may not show that the location is accessible, but we had no real problem finding it. The road is somewhat steep and might be a challenge for small cars if snow or inclement weather was in effect. There is a steep set of stairs to the front and side doors. The home is spacious and well appointed, having been added on to. Access to Yosemite is ready to hand and this location is a great base from which to explore. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Home!

This house was amazing. We were disappointed when we couldn't get rooms at Yosemite. That all changed once we got to the house. I am so glad we stayed in the house and not hotel rooms. The house had everything we needed (fully equipped kitchen, coffee, spices, washer, dryer and more). The kids loved the games. My husband loved the AC (which worked great). Comfortable living area with large TV. The house was clean and well maintained. We would absolutely stay there again! Warning: be careful of GPS directions. Ours tried to take us down Hite's Cove Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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