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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Oakhurst, CA
  • Place, Golden Chain Theater
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Fresno Flats Historical Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass lake Recreation Area
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪75 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oakhurst

This villa is a short distance from Golden Chain Theater and Fresno Flats Historical Park. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Golden Chain Theater - 10 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Fresno Flats Historical Park - 13 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 18 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • River Creek Golf Course - 21 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 24 min drive - 10.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Jack in the Box
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪South Gate Brewing Company - ‬15 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.

Yosemite South Gate Villa. Breathtaking views sunrise to sunset. Epic pool area.

Come up to the mountains and enjoy wide open spaces and fresh air! Update: We are open! Located just outside the park with access to Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake, and the shadow of the giants trail. Nelder Grove of giant redwoods is accessible and open. Yes our pool area is private and for the exclusive use of the guests of the Villa. Recent upgrades are jumbo 8 person hot tub, super fast fiber optic WiFi, huge covered outdoor cabana, deluxe horse shoe pit and pickleball court. Here are our features...Yosemite South Gate Villa is a 3000 square foot villa with expansive parking, breathtaking views, white glove clean and spotless, with gated security and a unrivaled location out on a south facing point just south of the southern gate to Yosemite. With its perfect location 5 minutes off the southern Yosemite highway, this amazing property is backed up to thousands of untouched acres to its south, east and west. Watch the Red Tailed hawks Soar in the canyons and lounge on the 500 square foot covered veranda while relaxing with your favorite wine. Enjoy this exceptional exclusive gathering place and expansive grounds with 10000 square feet of unrivaled recreation in the pool area. Cabanas, Pergolas, hammocks, huge outdoor dining and bbq area, tent camping area for the kids, bocce court, yard games, and plenty of private space for friends and family with some of the best views in the Sierra Nevada. The Villa also has a huge rec room with pool table, ping pong, air hockey, flat screens, lounging area and massive bar. A great selection of yard games insures there is something fun for everybody, we have life size Jinga, deluxe bean bag toss, giant connect 4 and jumbo dice. With its central location it is the perfect hub to relax, explore and enjoy the Yosemite area. The Villa is only 10 minutes from town yet is located in mountains that offer serenity and beauty. The South gate of Yosemite is just 12 miles away with Mariposa Grove of the big trees right there. Experience awesome day hikes and then be close enough to the convenience of supermarkets and dining selections. A lot of guests just relax for a few days and stay at the villa enjoying nature and solitude. Yosemite South Gate Villa has the best of all worlds. The villas location is unique to the area, with the best average temperature in the Yosemite region. cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, this priceless location boasts some of the best weather in the world on a consistent basis. Here are some comments from our latest guests.

The house was amazing! Everything was picture perfect! Cortese Family June 2018

This was a perfect house for our family vacation!
Mariano Family April 2018

Exceptional vacation experience. Hvar Family March 2018

Adult summer camp! Sally and friends January 2018

Spectacular sunrises of awe inspiring proportions and alluring sunsets to finish our days. Ponti-Krivenko Family November 2017

The house, view, everything was incredible. Couldn’t of asked for a better place to spend our vacation. Great location to come back to after a day of hiking in Yosemite! Will and friends September 2017
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Enjoy a relaxing stay!

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: Please keep pets off the beds and furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events 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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Yosemite South Gate Villa. Breathtaking Views Sunrise Sunset
Yosemite South Gate Villa. Breathtaking Views Sunrise To Sunset

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this villa?

This villa is located in Oakhurst, close to River Creek Golf Course, Bass lake Recreation Area, and Golden Chain Theater. You'll also find Fresno Flats Historical Park and Wassama Round House State Historic Park nearby.

Is there parking available at this villa?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is this villa associated with a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Yosemite South Gate Villa. Breathtaking views sunrise to sunset. Epic pool area. a good place to stay for couples?

At this historic villa, couples will welcome the many amenities including a private pool and a fireplace along with an outdoor pool.

Does Yosemite South Gate Villa. Breathtaking views sunrise to sunset. Epic pool area. have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this villa.

Does this villa offer breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this villa allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is about 23.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Yosemite South Gate Villa. Breathtaking views sunrise to sunset. Epic pool area.?

Yes, every villa at Yosemite South Gate Villa. Breathtaking views sunrise to sunset. Epic pool area. comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

Yosemite South Gate Villa. Breathtaking views sunrise to sunset. Epic pool area. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We came during a winter storm, so we had high winds and lots of rain, so we were not able to enjoy all of the beauty that the outdoors provides but it was still amazing nonetheless. The home came with everything we needed for our stay, which made it extremely convenient and we were very grateful for. Dee was Available by text and was quick to respond. The location is remote and made this stay even more special. We can picture us being back to enjoy this place during the summer, we can't wait to book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Lots of fun for the kids and adults. We spent most of our time in the pool area. It’s so well set up for play time and meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Me and my family loved the property. Beautiful pool area. Very private. The pool room made it a great place for son and grandson to have a private place to sleep. Loved the house. The property manager, Dee and her brother Mark and her Father were so friendly. We diffidently be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay and wedding event

This property was beautiful. Our daughter was married in Yosemite and we hosted a dinner here after. It is a stunning property. There was a ton of communication with the property manager who also offered to assist when it looked like the rental company would be late picking up tables and tableware. There is everything you need to entertain. The villa is so comfortable and spacious. I wish I could upload pictures. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful house with a breathtaking view! Host was super responsive with any minor issue or need. Super nice people and such an amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mistey G., Ludington, Michigan, USA

Yosemite basecamp oasis

Multiple family members joined for a week of Yosemite adventures! The house was a perfect oasis from the park. The outdoor space was amazing and made it a truly wonderful and relaxing vacation! The sunset views over the mountain range was amazing!Dee, the property manager was great to speak with and very helpful.Only negative comments I have would be some basic maintenance things could be beneficial and lighting upgrades. It’s pretty dark in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness

5oth anniversay with family

Excellent property, well taken care of with good communication with property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, Beautiful and Rejuvenating

This trip was my gift to my son and his family for his 40th birthday. My daughter-in-law and I selected this lovely property because it checked all the boxes. We wanted a place that my son could unwind and relax in nature. We chose this property because of the location to Yosemite, the amenities, (pool, jacuzzi, games) and also, because this host allowed pets in the home. After reading the reviews we knew this was the place we would call home base for one week. We did not allow my son to see the property until we arrived. This lovely villa did not disappoint! When we drove up, we had a big reveal and a tour with the property manager, Dee who was warm and welcoming. She helped make the arrival a true celebration, she even hung up a happy birthday banner-it was a very nice touch. My son was extremely happy with our booking. All communication with the host, (James) was stellar. He was prompt in responses, very kind and extremely flexible. Dee was equally great, she provided recommendations to local spots in and around Bass lake, which we acted on and enjoyed them all. It was as my son put it, "a vacation to remember"! My granddaughters loved it too. As a mother and a grammy, I was overjoyed to see my family so happy! We will be back again! Thank you James and Dee!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Retreat

This Oakhurst property was perfect for our getaway. The mountain views were stunning, and the pool was a refreshing escape. We loved having a basketball and pickleball court on-site—great fun for everyone. The house was well designed, spacious, and well-equipped. The outdoor area, with plenty of seating and a grill, was a big plus. Proximity to Yosemite was a bonus. Highly recommend for a relaxing and active stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

The house and view was spectacular. We especially loved the outside area. The hosts thought of everything and were friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Views were phenomenal Great sunsets The cat 🐈 was great host as well 😁 Would definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerri V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly with fun activities for the whole family

Enjoyed the beautiful scenery, peacefulness, and friendly hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous backyard

James and Dee were very responsive to any questions I had. There was a problem with one of the steps and James was there within minutes to fix it. The backyard was the main focus of our time here. Our daughter was married in Yosemite. We had the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception in the backyard. The long table was great for our whole family to sit and enjoy our time together. There was plenty of room for pur family. Sunsets were beautiful. My family loved playing pool and cornhole.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Pool Area with Views

We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the backyard and the game room. We played air hockey, billiards, and ping pong. The pool area was very nice and we were able to enjoy the incredible sunsets. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Family Vacation EVER!

Our family has been coming to Basslake for over 50 years, but this was our first time staying in Oakhurst. We absolutely loved it!!! Dee (property manager) was so kind and helpful and she showed us everything we needed to know about the Villa. We had a large group of 12, including teens, kids, toddlers and they all had a blast. Our whole family enjoyed the pool/jacuzzi and the sunset view really makes you appreciate Mother Nature. Gorgeous! The house was fully stocked and rooms/bedding were plentiful and comfortable. They really thought of everything! Plus - It’s only about a 15 min drive to the Pines/BassLake and same to Oakhurst town. Thank you so much for sharing your home. We had a magical time and cannot wait to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing outdoor area, like being at a resort!

My family of 5 (2 adults, 2 teens, 1 child) and my sister’s family of 3 (2 adults, 1 child) just had one of our best vacations ever visiting Yosemite and Bass Lake while staying at this gorgeous property. I cannot reiterate enough how amazing the pool area outside is! From the youngest kid to the oldest adult, we all wanted to spend as much time out there as possible! Dee, the property manager, is so helpful and communicated with us starting the week before, day of and throughout our 5 night stay. She was very responsive when we had concerns and even brought us a toaster oven and air fryer since the oven in the house needs to be replaced. (Yes, we spent lots of time at the house to enjoy the outdoor pool area and views of the mountains, so we wanted to cook!) I gave the home a 4 star on cleanliness of property only because there are areas (semi-hidden, but not completely) where things have been “stored” that are broken or need to be repaired that really just need to be hauled off the property - however these things in no way hindered our stay! The only other thing is there is constant drip right in front of the front door that you have to step to the side to not get dripped on when you walk outside. Dee mentioned this but it never stopped and the rug was sopping wet when left from it, so it is something that needs to be addressed. We would definitely stay here again! Distance to Bass Lake is 15 minutes Yosemite gate 30 minutes. Awesome location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Oakhurst Villa

We were thrilled to stay in such a comfortable and spacious compound and to have such a short commute into Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow

This place was so nice it was tempting to not leave a review in hopes there would be more availability for us to return in the future. The views are incredible, the photos can't do them justice. It isn't a "luxury" home on the interior but that wasn't what our group was interested in. It was a little small for our group of 8 adult friends that weren't interested in sharing beds, but we obviously knew that going in and spent nearly all of our time outdoors so we didn't mind. The outdoor space is fantastic. Too cold to use the pool in April but nobody minded, or really had any plans to swim outdoors in April in the mountains to begin with. There was a cat on the property that we were asked to not let inside but it proved too difficult to achieve as it was determined to get in the door at all times. If you open the door to carry something out it would zip in. Extremely cute & friendly cat but worth noting in case a member of your party is allergic. For us the cute and friendly cat was a value add. Unanimous vote among all 8 of us that it is worthy of a repeat stay in the future if they will have us. We have done this trip every year for 10 years or so and this is only the 2nd place we have wanted to do a repeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

House is perfect and cozy with everything you need. The property is really cool with the large enclosed area, we enjoyed the views from there as well as the hot tub. Easy location with access to the town for all the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Breathtaking!

Absolutely 5 stars- our favorite vacation rental ever!! The outdoor spaces is gorgeous and the hospitality from Dee is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House

This was a great VRBO experience, great house and pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilltop Oasis

Beautiful home with all the amenities, the pool area with hot tub is gorgeous, sunsets are incredible. Close to restaurants, shopping, Bass Lake and Yosemite.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning!

What a totally amazing property- we felt like we were at our own personal resort. The outdoors has everything you need to have a completely wonderful family vacation - with the most breathtaking views. The house was nice too with good space to be with a large group. But honestly we barely spent time indoors. Sadly the week we were there the Yosemite fire had started so we could not easily get into Yosemite - we were just so grateful for the fantastic house as we had so much fun hanging out there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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