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The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Mariposa

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An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, chairs, and a log.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. There is a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator.
A natural outdoor setting with a large rock, a tree, and a grassy area.
A room with a neon sign reading "Yosemite," a wooden armchair with a patterned cushion, a small potted plant, and a striped rug.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mariposa, CA
  • Place, Cold Spring
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Butterfly Creek Winery
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, California State Mining and Mineral Museum
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Mariposa

In Mariposa .Stay at this Mariposa vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sierra National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Cold Spring. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park and Wassama Round House State Historic Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cold Spring - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 32 min drive - 24.1 km
  • California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 32 min drive - 27.5 km
  • River Creek Golf Course - 34 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariposa Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Birdies Roadside - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Narrow Gauge Inn - ‬42 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.

The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard

The Mountain House BNB is a spacious 1,645 sq/ft home, nested in the Ponderosa Basin, an ideal base camp to explore the vivacious Yosemite National Park.

Vacation Rental Highlights:

★ 20 mins to Oakhurst and Mariposa Downtown
★ Ideal base camp to Yosemite National Park with approx. 45 mins to South Entrance
★ Level 2 EV charging
★ Game Room with Board Games, Indoor/Outdoor Game
★ Work from Home desk setup with Printer
★ Hi-speed Wi-Fi, 2 Smart TVs
★ Indoor Fire Place
★ Outdoor Gazebo, Fire Pit, Barbeque Grill, Hammock
★ Fully equipped kitchen
★ Pack and Play Baby Bassinet

Nearby Attractions:

~ 17 mins to California State Mining & Mineral Museum
~ 20 mins to Oakhrust and Mariposa Downtown
~ 30 mins to Bass Lake (Fishing activity)
~ 30 mins to Merced River Rafting
~ 45 mins to South Entrance, Yosemite
~ 50 mins to Yosemite Grizzly Giants
~ 1.25 hrs to Badger Ski Area
~ 1.5 Hr to Horsetail Falls


THE SPACE
~ Game Room
~ Outdoor Gazebo
~ Outdoor Fire Pit
~ Barbeque Grill
~ Hammock
~ Outdoor Sting Lights
~ AC/Heater
~ Abundant Parking space
~ Fully Equipped Kitchen
~ Coffee Bar
~ 2 Smart TVs, Hi-speed WiFi
~ Work from Home desk setup
~ Indoor Fire Place
~ Board Games, Indoor/Outdoor Game

⭐️ THE LIVING ROOM

-- Smart TV to watch your favorite shows
-- Vintage Indoor Fire Place
-- Cozy sofa furniture with warm throws!

⭐️THE KITCHEN/DINING

-- Fully equipped kitchen, with every item of cookware, silverware and much more to accommodate your stay
-- Coffee Bar get your adventurous day started
-- Attached laundry room

⭐️ BEDROOM #1 (MASTER)

-- 1 King Bed
-- Large sliding door closet space
-- Cabinet drawer space for additional storage
-- Full height mirror
-- Attached bathroom with all bathroom essentials.
-- Pack and Play Baby Bassinet in the Closet

⭐️ BEDROOM #2

-- 1 Full Bed
-- Cabinet drawer for additional storage, mirror
-- Adequate closet space to luck away your luggage

⭐️ BEDROOM #3

-- Bunk bed for kids
-- Work from Home desk setup
-- Abundant closet space to tuck away luggage.

⭐️THE GAME ROOM

-- Pull out Daybed that turns into King Bed
-- Twin futon mattress and queen air mattress for additional guests
-- Board Games, Foosball Table
-- Wall mounted TV to watch your favorite sports, video games etc.

⭐️ BATHROOM #2

-- Jack and Jill Bathroom accessed from the hallway and laundry space with basic essentials like hairdryer, ear buds, makeup towel, liquid soap and hair wash products for your use.

⭐️ THE ENORMOUS BACKYARD

The Backyard with its natural scenic beauty provides abundant space for the family/ kids to play around. The backyard faces a creek that has running water connecting to the river two blocks away. The neighborhood is blessed with Deer that occasionally visit our neighbors and front yard and if you get lucky, you can spend some quality time with these guests!

The contemporary Fireplace within a well shaded Gazebo, Propane Grill and String lights provide the best possible ambience in the evening to have some quality outdoor time. During the day, you can hang the Hammock on the Trees adjacent to the Fire Place (look for the back belt wrapped around the 2 trees) Hammock is kept inside the closet of the Game Room. You can connect it to the hook provided in the black belt and utilize it for a light nap or reading space below the shade of the trees.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn of the AC
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No 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
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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard to downtown Mariposa?

This vacation home is 12.5 mi away from Mariposa.

The Mountain House near Yosemite~Fire Pit~Hammock~Spacious Backyard Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Suelan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks Pooja for welcoming our family to your place. We enjoyed Yosemite immensely and your place was very comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manish S.

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

Seamless chill place that's close to Yosimite

Wife and I had a great time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. It was very comfortable, clean, and just felt like a home away from home. We were 5 adults and had plenty of room. The backyard was a nice area to spend looking at the deer and birds. Game room was a nice touch:) It was a little more than an hour from Yosemite, our main reason for staying there, which was a little further than we wanted, but it was still a great stay! Loved the area, and the neighborhood, wish we would have had more time to spend exploring the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice. Clean. Hot tub would have been nice. Everything needed was there. Would definitely recommend this house to anyone going to Yosemite park. Beds were comfortable too! The host was always reachable and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarai G.

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

Yosemite & Bass Lake

Wonderful home for my family of five (2 year old twins and a 12 yr old). It accommodated everyone and then some! Would definitely book this home again! You won’t regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick D.

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

Family fun

The Mountain House was excellent! My family stayed here for my wife’s bday trip to Yosemite and we loved it! Pretty much had everything we needed and we all enjoyed our time. Pooja was very communicative and quick to respond! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrik D.

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

Nice and clean

It was very nice and clean house. We enjoyed staying there for new years.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D.

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

Lovely

The house was very nice and clean. It was a little farther away from the south entrance to the park than I thought. But that’s on me.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarab M.

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

Enjoyed this awesome property

We took our family for a few nights and enjoyed this place. The house was better in person than in the pictures. It was super clean, and the host was available to accommodate our requests. We will choose this place again. Thanks, Sarab
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Comfortable house!

This was a great property! The beds were comfortable, the living room was perfect for the 4 of us andbthe backbyard was anazing! The host replied promptly when I had questions. There were deer in the front yard every morning and the neighborhood cats were friendly when they visited. I gave 4 stars for cleanliness only because there were ants in the kitchen which the hosts were actively trying to get rid of. I would stay here again!! Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omkar G.

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

Awesome and serene place!

We loved our stay at the mountain house. It was neat, clean and checked all our boxes. The warm fire place, lush green backyard and the creek beyond was simply a delight! The location was apt since it was near to the Bass Lake and Oakhrust downtown. The host was responsive and communicated well. Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amir L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great, then very bad

Everything was fantastic. And then my 3 year old hid under the guest bed and I found a diabetic hypodermic needle beside her with some other trash. The checkout process included removing the sheets from all used beds and putting them in pile on the floor. We discovered urine at the foot of bedding that was uncleaned from previous visitors. Probably because they didn’t put sheets on floor, so bedding was never cleaned. Two very bad points of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmela F.

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

A Small Slice of Paradise

My family and I visited Yosemite and found this wonderful cabin, and if I may, it was a little slice of paradise. The cabin owners were so sweet and answered all our questions. When we arrived to the cabin it was very welcoming and homey, everything was spotless! When we say everything, we mean it. The beds were nicely made. The bathrooms were clean and looked new. The grill was very clean and we were able to BBQ on our vacation. The washer and dryer were nice and they even had laundry detergent and drying sheets. The back yard is very spacious. My kids were able to go outside and enjoy the trees. It also has a swing in the back. The tvs were great we were able to watch a movie before bed. It also has a fire place, we didn’t use it but if we wanted to it would have been easy to as it had wood and a lighter at the ready. The cabin also included toilet paper, shampoo, soap, and snacks. It was all amazing. 10/10 would definitely stay again. Is this ok?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Cozy Perfect House

My husband, son (15) and I absolutely loved this house. It is very clean, cozy and spacious. We loved that it had a fireplace b/c one day it was raining and cold and the evenings were cool as well. Although it has A/C and a heater for the whole house, the fireplace just added that cozy feeling. We enjoyed the huge green grass backyard! We played corn hole that the house provided. We also walked past the fence line and walked the creek behind the house. That was pretty cool. We also saw 4 huge turkeys twice. This is a bit of a drive to El Capitain (1 hour and 15 min) but the drive was so beautiful and that was part of the experience as well and wan't a problem for us at all. About 4 miles away there is a little tiny country store. We wanted sandwiches for the next day and wasn't prepared. So we bought stuff there. They have all the sandwich fixing but very pricey. I encourage ppl to stop in Marisopa or even towns before that to get your food if you plan on cooking. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a crockpot that I used. The beds were very comfortable. Just an overall wonderful place and will definitely be referring this to other friends and family. The owner was super nice and replied immediately when we would text her. Thanks Pooja!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Derrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The home was unprepared for our 3-day visit. It was mind boggling how bad it was. The master bedroom showerhead was malfunctioning while only spouting out cold water, which required our family of five to share the second bathroom. Multiple light bulbs throughout property were not functioning: for example, only one out of three bulbs worked in the master bath and several others needed replacement elsewhere. The pantry had no functioning lights to access washer/dryer. Additionally, one bedroom’s fire alarm chirped at night due to a low battery. The washing machine was missing a knob to operate it (laundry essential hiking at Yosimite). The kitchen appliances were very outdated (freezer had no ice maker requiring daily ice purchase) and the interior did not match online advertised photos. Coffee filters/trash bags were initially absent, the owner supplied them the following day upon request. In all, this provided a very bad “welcoming” feeling. The owner offered to send a handyman to correct the deficiencies, but we declined the offer due to the security of our personal possessions. We communicated our concerns to the owner, who apologized and ensured corrective action would take place and assured us future tenants would not experience the same, but offered no compensation initially. After raising issue with and providing pictures , the host offered minimal compensation that we found inadequate (less than 10%). This is the first time I have ever provided negative feedback
light bulbs burned out
missing soap canisters
had to detach fire alarm due to constant chirping
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025