1893 Vineyard Cottage at the Gateway to Yosemite – Home 7062660 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
1893 Vineyard Cottage at the Gateway to Yosemite – Home 7062660
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Park day use reservations will be required starting May 23. You can start making reservations on March 23 by logging on to “recreation.gov”.
Our rental is a charming 1893 cottage in a 7 acres Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. We are 1/4 mile off Hwy 140, 35 to 40 minutes to the El Portal entrance to Yosemite. A porch, large deck, and a great cedar tree provide delightful areas to relax & dine. For 1 or 2 couples, or a family, it is a great hideaway to return to after a day of visiting Yosemite, or the local attractions. We provide the making for a continental breakfast for your first morning, as well as a bottle of wine we make from our vineyard. Please note that the Sierra Foothills get virtually no rain from mid May until October. We also are Bug Free - enjoy bug-free evening on the deck, porch, or under the cedar tree.
PLEASE NOTE: $175 nightly rental is for 2, $15/person for each additional person.
In addition to seeing some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, while visiting Yosemite, you make hike, swim, fish, or rent a raft for a lazy float on the Merced River in the Valley. You can also white-water raft in the Merced River Canyon, or take a rock climbing lesson. Mariposa is the southern end of the Sierra Gold Country and has a History museum, and the State Mineral Exhibit. Historic downtown Mariposa offers shopping, restaurants, and wine tasting.
Our cottage is an 80 area property. The cottage, our home, the caretaker cottage, and the vineyard are on a 14 acre parcel that is fenced in with a seven foot deer fence. We live on a paved County road 1/4 mile off Highway 140, the all weather entrance into the Park. When you leave our cottage to go to Yosemite, this highway takes you through the Merced River Canyon; where, depending on the season, you will see white water rafters, raging waters, beautiful fields of wild flowers, or lovely fall color. Yosemite's beauty can be seen in the towering granite cliffs, the spectacular waterfalls, the giant Sequoia and Ponderosa, and fields of wild flowers. When you visit the Valley, you may want to use the free shuttle buses to see all of the Valley sights. You can get off to walk to the base of Yosemite or Bridal Veil Falls, or hike up to Vernal and Nevada Falls.
The Valley has Park Ranger programs, a museum, bookstore, and the Ansel Adams Gallery. The Village Store is a grocery and variety store. Numerous food services are available from fine-dining at the Ahwahnee Dining Room to cafeterias at the Yosemite Lodge and Curry Village.
Since the Valley is a small part of a Park that is approximately the size of the state of Rhode Island, you may want to visit Glacier Point, the Wawona Hotel, or and the Merced Grove. If time allows, you can drive into the High Country. Take a picnic lunch, and drive to Glacier Point for a spectacular view of the Valley, Half Dome, and the towering peaks in the Back Country. Or you may drive up to Crane Flat and take the Tioga Pass Road, stopping at the various turnouts to see the northern part of the Park, and enjoy a picnic. You can stop at Tenaya Lake to enjoy the view while you picnic, sunbath, and swim in the icy cold lake. Tuolumne Meadows has limited food service, wonderful meadows to explore, and you may even want to dine at Tuolumne Lodge before returning to your retreat in the vineyard. If you take a drive toward Glacier Point or Tuolumne, you will find many hiking trails.
We have 6 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and 1 acre of Sangiovese wine grapes. We are not a bonded winery, but sell our grapes. We keep a small amount of grapes to make our own wine. Our grapes have been used to make gold-medal-winning wines in the price range of $15 to $45. If we are home during your stay (we usually will be), we would love to take you on a 'tour' of our vineyard.
If you chose to spend time locally, we have many interesting sights to visit. The California State Mineral Exhibit is a great stop to see some truly beautiful minerals. The Mariposa History Museum has a changing exhibit of the interior of 49er stores and houses. There is a gold-stamp mill that was used to crush gold ore, the first step in refining the ore. A tour of the County Courthouse, the oldest in California, is great fun. You can go gold panning, wine tasting, ride a zip line, or play golf. Historic downtown Mariposa offers gift shops, and numerous restaurants including California Cusine, Mexican, Chinese, Pizza, a Sports Bar, and more. There is also an excellent Health Food Store and Restaurant.
You can spend some time at your cottage, relaxing under the Cedar tree, on the porch, or the deck. You can spend hours watching the Hummingbirds and Orioles feeding
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Twin bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $200.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Cliff G.
- Average reply time:
- 21 minutes
- Response rate:
- 89%
- Calendar last updated:
- 21 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United States
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Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 11 reviews
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11 reviews
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“Gorgeous comfortable, convenient cottage”
We used it as our base for Yosemite for two days - very convenient. The cottage was so comfortable and beautifully appointed, we were wanting for nothing. The hosts were both incredibly welcoming and … More
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Response from the owner We are very happy you enjoyed staying in our cottage while you were visiting Yosemite! It made us happy we were able to contribute a memorable memory of your visit to the USA.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Extremely helpful host”
Due to forest fires we were unable to come to the cottage. Cliff, the owner was extremely helpful, responding quickly to our concerns and giving us good advice. We were so disappointed that we were no… More
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Response from the owner We are so sorry we didn’t get to meet you. This fire was poorly managed by the U. S. Forest Service. They finally began fighting it aggressively. We hope you will be able to visit Yosemite in the near future.
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“Beautiful cottage in a peaceful location”
A fabulous cottage in a quiet location close to amenities in Mariposa, within easy reach of Yosemite . The owners Cliff and Mary-Lou were extremely friendly and welcoming and provided us with useful i… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your review. It is such a joy to us to be able to share our cottage while you are visiting Yosemite.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Cute cottage”
The Cottage was comfortable for us and our 2 adult kids. It is located in a beautiful setting with good local restaurants near by. We used this location while visiting Yeosmite, it is about 45 minutes… More
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Response from the owner We sometimes forget to remind guests to open all of the windows. No matter how hot we get breeze in the afternoon. The nights get quite cool, most guest say they have to pull up a blanket in the middle of the night.
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“Charmant Cottage et proprietaires accueillants”
Très beau cottage en colline. Propriétaires agréables et disponibles. La maison est bien équipée et pas trop loin de Yosemite. Une tres bonne alternative aux lodges … More
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“Beautiful cottage”
We had a great 3 night stay in this beautiful situated, well-furnished and spacious cottage. On arrival it was exceptionally clean and there was a bottle of wine and scones waiting for us which was a… More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your comments. We hope all of our renters feel at home, had a great visit to Yosemite, and relaxing evenings on the cottage deck.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful Cottage”
Five members of my family had a wonderful time staying in this cottage in the Sierra-Nevada foothills. Our intent was to have a jumping off point for a backcountry trip to Yosemite. It was perfect. Cl… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your comments. We were so glad you enjoyed your stay, and had a good "trip" to the Yosemite High Country.
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“Unable to stay! Will rebook”
Due to the wildfires in the area we were unable to make it to the cottage. The owner kept us apprised of the situation and was very honest about the inability to forecast conditions on the day we were… More
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Response from the owner We were so sorry you were able to stay in our cottage as booked. You were very patient with us, and understanding of the situation. We were very fortunate the fire came no closer than 8 miles to us. However, all residents on our road were evacuated for almost 6 days. We hope you are able to re-book in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful cottage close to Yosemite”
It is really hard to put into words what a magical place this little spot is. The owners welcomed us with banana nut bread, berries, and wine. The cottage is very comfortable, and the amenities so c… More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your review. Our family convinced us a few years ago that we should share our cottage with people visiting Yosemite. Guests like you certainly make us feel we made the right decision!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Peaceful home away from home near Yosemite”
My husband and two teenagers really enjoyed our 3-day stay! The spacious cottage was a wonderful place to relax following a day hiking and sightseeing at Yosemite. The owners, Mary Lou and Cliff were … More
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Response from the owner We were so happy to have you stay with us. We really enjoyed meeting all of you. We hope the rest of your trip was great. The cottage does not have Air Conditioning as our listing shows. We lived in the cottage for 18 months while we were building our home, and found we did not need it. The nights are always cool, usually during the night you will find you need a light blanket.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Cliff (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Cliff (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Cliff the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Cliff (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Cliff (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Cliff (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Cliff (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Cliff (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Cliff (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Cliff (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Cliff (the owner) a message.
If Cliff (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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