Location: Mariposa, Yosemite Area, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (Child and Pet friendly, Close to Yosemite yet it's Private!)
Accommodations: Secluded Home on 8 Acres!, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-8)
"A Mellow Mixture of Comfort and Class, LOVED it!"
*OFF-SEASON SPECIAl*..Thinking of visiting Yosemite soon? December is one of the park's best kept secrets, book at least 3 nights between December 1st and the 17th and take an additional 10% off our already discounted off-season rate, or book 4 nights and stay a fifth night, FREE. (If you prefer fewer nights simply ask about any other possible last-minute discounts). Call for details and/or to reserve your dates.
Vineyard View Vacation Rental is Ideally located just outside the town of Mariposa, very near Yosemite National Park. This historic home is set in the center of eight private, accessible acres amongst majestic Oaks, Cedars and Pines with spectacular, distant valley views of the beautiful Butterfly Creek Winery and beyond.
There are three plus bedrooms, two full bathrooms (both accessible from common space so no going thru someone's bedroom to get there) a big, beautiful kitchen with all new appliances and cabinetry, new tile countertops, extensive cooking utensils and a delightful dining area that comfortably seats up to eight. The open floor plan allows for comfortable, un-crowded companionship and the views from this room are amazing.
Vineyard View was built in the post Gold Rush era and has been tastefully renovated with impeccable style and modern amenities while retaining its original architectural allure. "How can you stand not living here?" (A recent guest asked upon arrival)
The Master bedroom has a King bed, a sink, sitting area and large windows that treat guests to the magnificent views of the valley and grounds. The second bedroom also has a King bed, private reading area and large windows with delightful views, these two rooms share the lovely hall bath that is all new, complete with a claw foot tub below a picture window with private view, corner shower and mosaic tile floor.
There is an Oak, Queen size Wall-Bed (new, Sealy mattress, VERY comfortable) in the living room, guests staying here have a door between this room and the hallway that offers total privacy from the other two bedrooms when closed. An added benefit of the wall-bed is its romantic proximity to the lovely, stone fireplace and floor to ceiling windows with incredible, distant views. There is also a quaintly done bedroom in the large utility room where guests using the Wall-Bed can enjoy a private place for their personal belongings as well as their own lovely, full bath and a twin size bed for quiet afternoon naps.
Guests here can enjoy a day in nearby Yosemite and return home to soak in the spa, or sit back on the Verandah in the comfortable patio furniture and enjoy the sun setting over the peaceful garden and VIEW. You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll through the trees or down the storybook lane to the tasting room of the award winning, Butterfly Creek winery, the owners, Bob and Darlene are the friendliest folks and children are welcome to come along.
"This place is perfect, what a thing of beauty and comfort you have created!! Thanks so much"
We make a real effort here to cater to families traveling with children but at the same time, the home is appointed and decorated in a way that’s particularly attractive and accommodating to our adult guests, as well. You’ll find an abundance of comforts, conveniences and useful items not found in many other vacation rentals and will instantly recognize, upon your arrival, why our return guest rate is so high.
We offer the use of a wide variety of baby/child items such as highchair, booster seat, crib/Porta-crib as well as lots of books & toys. The home is exceptionally child friendly and thoughtfully baby-proofed, there is play yard equipment, a sand box, cars to ride in etc. for the smaller children and if you're traveling with older children who need room to explore, there are lots of trails to follow, trees to climb, Ping Pong to play, a swing for fun and more here to keep them occupied while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the views...
To secure a reservation please CALL US. Reservations are taken by phone ONLY and we tend to book up well in advance so our availability is continually changing.
*** LOCATION ***
4 hours from Los Angeles
2.5 hours from the Greater SF Bay Area/San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and San Jose International Airports
1 hour from Fresno International Airport
30 minutes from Yosemite National Park
Just 8 miles from the town of Mariposa, Vineyard View is conveniently (and quietly!) located off Highway 140, the beautiful “all weather highway” to Yosemite which meanders through the Wild and Scenic Merced River Canyon. While staying here you’re able to avoid both the crowds, and the traffic and yet Yosemite National Park is just 29 miles away.
Located at 2900 ft in elevation, it's sure to get an occasional, yet manageable amount of snow without causing difficult access or travel. A plethora of trees and the valley below provide welcome shade and afternoon breezes on those hot, sultry summer days.
The Merced River Recreation Area at Briceburg is just 11 miles away and has small, sandy beaches just perfect for picnics, wading, and summertime swimming. The river is also great for fishing, hiking, camping, wild life viewing, and for the even more adventurous, white-water rafting and kayaking.
You can easily enjoy Yosemite's south entrance from here too which is up Hwy. 41, outside of Oakhurst. Traveling that direction you’ll find things to see and do such as the world famous Mariposa Grove’s Giant Sequoias, Goat Meadow Winter Sports Area where you can cross-country ski or let the kids play and sled in the snow, beautiful Bass Lake with it's water sports, beaches and restaurants and the historic Sugar Pine Railroad adventure, just to name a few.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air Conditioning
- Washer: Indoor
- Dryer: Indoor
- Linens Provided: Lots of Perfume free sheets, towels and blankets
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Plenty of space for RV's w/electrical hook-up and water
- Wood Fireplace: Firewood provided
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Two King
- Queen Bed: One Queen: All NAME BRAND matresses
- Twin/Single Bed: Twin bed in third small room
- Convertible Bed: Aero Beds available in varying sizes
- Murphy Bed: It's neat!
- Crib: Full-size crib and or ports cribs available here
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: EXTENSIVE channels, HBO
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Satellite TV offers a HUGE selection of music
- Private Hot Tub: Private, high-end outdoor Spa on the patio, overlooking that incredible View!
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: It's ALL there
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: In front of the house
- Lanai: The Verandah is out back and faces the Spa and incredible view!
- View/Location
- Mountain View: The house and Verandah, and Hot Tub overlook the beautiful Butterfly Creek Winery and beyond as far as the eye can see.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calling is free, long distance with calling card
- Broadband Internet: High-Speed Internet
- Other Amenities
- "Time flew by in this shy country house. First rays of morning dawn, fresh singing of birds, organic air…the longer we stayed, the more we discovered. Deer come around, foxes running by, horses greet us, we could sit on the edge of the hill, bathing in the golden sunset for hours, savoring the aroma of Pine, earth, and grass in the air. Our stay here was as memorable as the starry nights, thank you for opening your wonderful house to us."
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Discerning, pet friendly policy
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): please inquire
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): plase inquire
- Kid Friendly: Outdoor play equipment, tree swing, sand box, ride-on toys and more as well as a variety of baby/child items such as safety gate, highchair, booster seat, crib, porta-crib, tons of toys, all of which can be cumbersome and difficult to travel with.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is allowed OUTSIDE only!
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Gold Panning and Great Local Wine Tasting (just a walk away!)..... "Thanks you so much for sharing your special home with us. It is so beautiful and peaceful here, we especially enjoyed the absolute QUIET."
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
~Emails & phone messages responded to promptly within 1-12 hours~
***Peak-Season Rates: April through September & Holidays***
$235 per night, $1500 per week (7 nights)
***Off-Season Rates: October through March excluding holidays***
$195 per night, $1300 per week (7 nights) ...Pet fee: $15/night (negotiable)
Cleaning Fee: $65 for 2 guests, $90 for 3-6 guests ~ 11% combined tax/assesment
Rates based on up to four guests - Add'l guests $15/night (sm kids stay free)
2-7 night minimum, please inquire - $250 refundable security deposit required
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
~Us playing in the snow here last year~
Jerry and I are both semi-retired professionals and consider ourselves extremely fortunate to live so close to Yosemite. We are local, managing owners who live a convenient 4 miles away from this home (we do not reside on any of our rental properties). We have over 35 combined years living in the Yosemite area and are nearly always available for assistance without EVER being underfoot or intrusive.
Regarding the "Guest Comments" often seen on other listings, we feel that the trend to solicit, or offer incentives for these positive, online reviews from our highly valued guests is both inappropriate and unnecessary. We instead invite those who wish to leave their thoughts behind to do just that in the visitor’s book, left there at the house. It is from those heartfelt entries that we chose the kindly comments you’ll see throughout this listing, they are as accurate a testament to what one might enjoy here as any might be.
Why the Owner Chose Mariposa
As you may have suspected by now, we are the owners of three of the vacation rental homes in the Mariposa area, all are within nine miles of one another. This was our second to purchase and the third to go live as following its purchase, we spent over a year upgrading the place to improve it to its current, and in some cases original, condition.
Vineyard View had been "let go", but we saw the potential it had and immediately fell in love with both its location, with that breathtaking view as well as with the home's inherent, classic allure and convenient floor plan. The place just won our hearts and we knew that with a lot of creative, hard work that this house could once again become a masterpiece. And it has.
The Unique Benefits of this Secluded Home on 8 Acres!
A few of the more unique things you'll find here are the comfortable, quality mattresses we provide, the incredible view, the walking distance to a winery and being so close to town, yet well away from the highway.
Our guests seem to very much enjoy having a piano to play, the Ping Pong table and the tree swing as well as the assistance they receive from the use of the personalized, competent local information that's provided for them to refer to while planning their stay.
We often hear how enjoyable the night sky and sunsets here are too and of particular importance seem to be the non-Toxic, earth-friendly environment and the abundant wildlife - Birds galore (including our resident Hawk, Ansel), deer in the yard on a daily basis, our shy Red Fox, the Wild Turkey flock and more.
Property Photos
- ~ The Scenery from the Spa is Simply Spectacular ~ - Mariposa, CA Vacation Home with Vineyard View
- ~ The comfy and cozy Living Room ~ - Mariposa, CA Vacation Home with Vineyard View
- ~The Kitchen, it's all there...~ - Mariposa, CA Vacation Home with Vineyard View
- ~ The Dining Area, Enjoy the View... ~
- ~ The Gold Rush Room...~
- ~ The Master Bedroom...~
- ~ The Bath...~ Corner Shower to your left ~
- ~ Casual Seating at the Kitchen Counter ~
- ~ Sit,... and Swing ~
- ~The front of the house, the View is from the back ~
- ~ Spectacular Autumn View, the Winery and their Chapel in Valley Below ~
- ~ The View after Sunset...Superb ~
- ~ The Children's Play Area in fenced Back Yard ~
- ~ The Tree Swing is always a hit, Spa is to the left ;-) ~
- ~ Play some Ping-Pong and Enjoy the View...~
- ~ Enjoy the Solitude with our resident Hawk, Ansel - (on top of the Pine tree) ~
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #72162
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