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A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
Dining
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A red barbecue grill with four burners and a side shelf, located on a wooden deck with a metal railing.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mariposa, CA
  • Place, California State Mining and Mineral Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Butterfly Creek Winery
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Mariposa County Courthouse
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mariposa

Located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sierra National Forest, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of Cold Spring. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 20 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Windows on the World Books and Art - 21 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 22 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Mariposa County Courthouse - 22 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mariposa Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Creek Winery and Vineyards - ‬20 min drive
  • Birdies Roadside
  • ‪Manzanita Cafe & Wine Room - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.

This cozy cottage is roughly 1100 sq feet, nicely furnished and nestled on 11 acres of wooded land. After a long day of fun-filled activities, drift to sleep in one of the two cozy bedrooms with freshly-cleaned comfortable bedding. The modest kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare a fabulous meal. Relax on the deck, which has a barbecue grill and seating to enjoy nature at its finest.  

During the winter months, warm up with the wood burning stove and standard gas heating.  During the summer months, cool off with air conditioned rooms and ceiling fans. 

For entertainment, we have a large flat screen TV with Apple TV High speed Wifi is available so you can stay connected to the outside world if you want.  Otherwise, turn off those devices and listen to sound of the wind in the trees.

Guest Access:
The guests will have access to the entire house and 11 acres of property. 

Guest interaction:
The hosts will be available by VRBO messaging, phone or text throughout your entire stay.

The Neighborhood:
Mariposa is a quaint historic town located 20 minutes away from the property. The town has wonderful restaurants and bars.  You'll find interesting shopping, including antiques and western/cowboy themed memorabilia.  

Getting Around
Located mid way between the towns of Oakhurst and Mariposa off Hwy 49.
In either town there are large grocery stores and restaurants.  

45 minutes away from with the El Portal or Mariposa Grove entrances to the magnificent Yosemite National Park.

30 minutes to Bass Lake, which is renowned for excellent fishing, hiking trails and warm waters.  Wake borders flock to Bass Lake throughout the spring and summer as do boater, water skiers, paddle boarders, wave runner enthusiasts and more. 
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Ok to smoke on deck. Carefully put out butts.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

No outdoor fires during fire season, which varies year to year,

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $25 for 1st pet and $15 for each additional

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ok to smoke on deck. Carefully put out butts.

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Mariposa, close to Butterfly Creek Winery, Cold Spring, and Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park. Sierra National Forest is also within a driving distance of 0.1 mi.

Will I be able to park at This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.

Does This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip. have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip. have connecting rooms available?

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

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is 16.3 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip.?

Yes, every cottage at This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip. comes with a patio.

This quaint cottage is the perfect home base for your Yosemite trip. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Great Place

The property was so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rex D.

Yosemite Visit

Rural location. Very comfortable cabin/cottage. Plenty of room with two large bedrooms. Could use a microwave oven, but kitchen was very efficient. 40 minute drive to Yosemite entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved it!

We had an absolutely lovely stay at Tchukon's place. It's spacious, quiet, surrounded by beautiful woods, and it has everything for a comfortable vacation. The dog had a great time as well :) If you're coming for more than a couple days, check out Mariposa, it's a very nice town. And of course the beauty of Yosemite completely blew our mind. If you plan on having a movie night or listening to music, it might be a good idea to bring your own: the cabin's internet connection was quite slow during our stay, so Netflix and internet radio were unavailable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ylang D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

It was a cozy stay for my family and I. The place has everything we needed, fully equipped kitchen and a lot of towels and blankets. The furniture were comfortable. The place was cleaned and it was in a good location. I would like for the place to have more lighting since it was hot and the drapes were closed to keep sunlight out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Praveen P.

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

very nice property and away from the town .Management very responsive and prompt.

It is a very well maintained property with good fixtures and well stocked kitchen. Also had a whirlpool hot water outside which is helpful after coming back from hiking. It is however very far from the National park as we had to drive nearly 1 1/2 hrs to reach Yosemite.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

The Great Outdoors and Cozy Cottage

My boyfriend and I needed a quick getaway from the daily grind and found this Vrbo rental near Yosemite. We brought our dogs and the property was perfect for them to explore without bothering neighbors. The property owners were so friendly and helpful, responsive to calls/texts. The cottage was pristine, wifi was good considering the remote location. Great selection of tv channels and dvds for a quiet night of R&R. I loved the kitchen cookware, utensils and ease of use. I made a couple meals to enjoy on the spacious back patio. Queen sized beds had fresh linens and heavy curtains blocked out the bright morning sun if you like to sleep late. Highly recommend this little cottage off the beaten path yet less than 2 hrs from Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Quiet, Comfortable, Secluded

The property was just as presented. The kitchen is well equipped; the bathroom is clean and updated; beds are comfortable; the gas grill is nearly new; everything works. For working remotely, as we did, the fiber optic cable was fast and reliable throughout our stay. The cottage is about a mile and a half off the main highway (#49), along a well maintained gravel road, with lots of spacing between rural neighbors. The only negative was the in-your-face political displays during election week...not just the preponderance of Trump signs and flags, but also confederate flags; state of Jefferson signs; postings warning “outsiders” that they are being watched; lots of long guns and side arms on belligerent display. On a walk with my dog, a neighbor about a mile distant from the cabin purposefully set his dog loose to tun us around and chuckled from his porch as we did so. No one explicitly threatened us, but—notwithstanding the isolation of the cabin—it is clear that the dispersed neighborhood does not welcome strangers.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great Escape

Private location, great views of nature. Enjoyed our stay very comfirtabkt
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sherry S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointingly.

We had a few hiccups but the property manager went out of the way to fix our issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our trip! This home was clean and cozy. It was nice that it’s so far away from all the hustle and bustle. We could go to Yosemite during the day, be around lots of people, but at night we were far from people. Loved it. The property was great for our dog as well. Felt very comfortable in this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Private and Perfect Location

The house was well-equipped and centrally located -- we headed out to the Sierra National Forest and did a lot of "off the beaten track" hikes. Even the "neighborhood" walks was lovely. Very friendly owner. Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yaniv D.

Great big house, amazing area, quiet, remote.

1 hour drive to Yosemete south ot west entrance. Beautiful views on both ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P.

Perfect for our stay

We really loved this little place - it worked well for our needs for the few days we planned to be visiting Yosemite. I liked that the cabin was equidistant from both the El Portal gate and the South gate, and we utilized both. The space was clean, quiet, and had everything we needed for our stay. The communication was prompt and thorough. We had a great stay and will definitely return again if we get out that way!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joe K.

Great house as a gateway to Yosemite

The house was very clean and well kept. Beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. Definitely would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia B.

Amazing, cozy, clean, isolated!

I always travel and rent cabins all over the states. This one is so far my favorite near Yosemite area. It is very private, with lots of space for your furry friends to run around. Isolated (very important to me when I choose a cabin). Cozy, furniture is nice. Beds are very comfortable. Wood burning stove and gas grill always a big plus. Just perfect! About 30 min away from Mariposa and about an hour away from Yosemite entrance. Will definitely rent it again next time we are in Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva L.

Very Nice!!

This is very nice place to stay. Very relaxing... Nature all around! I would definitely recommend this place.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michelle A.

Decent Cozy Cabin!

The cabin is quite dark during the day however it is very cozy at night with the fireplace going. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen is adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pam E.

Great cabin.

We loved our time in this cabin. Lovely & quite location. Very well equipped property. Beautiful ,large bedrooms with such comfortable beds. Lounge & kitchen superb too. We particularly loved the decking area around the cabin & spent a couple of very happy evenings sitting just looking up at the stars from the comfortable seating provided. Mariposa is approximately eleven miles away & a great little town. Good eating places & general shops to be found there. Would definitely recommend this cabin & hope to stay again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

SANDRA L.

Nice piece of property surrounded by flowers and golden fields.

Shanks was kind enough to let us check in early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

The cottage was wonderful - it had everything you could possibly need while on vacation.

The area is beautiful. Yosemite is so grand and majestic. The waterfalls are breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Comfortable, well maintained, and many amenities.

Very enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Orourke

Me and My Husband and 2 Little doggies stayed here for the weekend. It was a cozy beautiful house. The owner was very pleasant and helpful. We will definitely be back. Thank You
Archival

8/10 Good

Patrice M.

Super Secluded

Just what we wanted , hiked all day at Yosemite , and had privacy in the evening. Beds were super comfortable. Full kitchen, but we bbq each night. Maripose the small town was nice to visit for shopping. Must shop at Pioneer Market , they had everything full wine selection and a butcher, with nice produce. Great stay , we will be back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

Excellant!!

Spacious, clean, quiet!! Great place to stay and enhanced our Yosemite trip!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Evangelina D.

Love this place

My husband want to go retreat there! The manager is very friendly and he fulfilled all our needs. Thank you

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