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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2684 sq ft
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Catheys Valley, CA
- Place, California State Mining and Mineral Museum25 min drive
- Place, Windows on the World Books and Art28 min drive
- Place, Mariposa County Visitor Center30 min drive
- Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Yosemite Gateway/HorseRanch Cottage/Outdoor SoakingTub & Shower/Scenic Views
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Amenities
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Catheys Valley
Located in Catheys Valley, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wassama Round House State Historic Park and Bagby Recreation Area, while California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Mariposa Museum and History Center are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Catheys Valley, CA
What's nearby
- California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
- Windows on the World Books and Art - 28 min drive - 27.8 km
- Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 29 min drive - 28.1 km
- Mariposa County Courthouse - 29 min drive - 28.5 km
- Mariposa County Visitor Center - 30 min drive - 29.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tap Room - 9 min drive
- Ranch House Cafe - 10 min drive
- Lighthouse Market & Cafe - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Apr 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
Apr 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Jennifer M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lia L.
Nov 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lia L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Troy E.
Mar 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Troy E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom B.
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victoria S.
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Victoria S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda H.
Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this cottage!
Linda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Belynda B.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belynda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Renee U.
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Renee U.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tayah B.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Getaway
Tayah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven B.
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steven B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauryn Y.
Apr 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet getaway
Lauryn Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
Sep 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michele K.
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michele K.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jianzhong
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jianzhong
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy S.
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every way
Cindy S.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rob & Summer A.
Oct 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay - 2nd Visit
Rob & Summer A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cameron D.
Mar 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Cameron D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Oct 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
aly W.
Jun 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yosemite visit
aly W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
May 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Amy S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ye L.
Oct 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ranch
Ye L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tyler D.
Jul 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
Tyler D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mjraid24
Nov 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Mjraid24
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Zach R.
Jun 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My girlfriend loved this place
Zach R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Stephen and/or Gayle Saunders
Owner/Managers - Stephen and Gayle Saunders are business owners, and Stephen was a building contractor, and together they built their dream ranch.
They have been owners, breeders, trainers, and show exhibiters of Peruvian Horses since 1989.
They have been owners, breeders, trainers, and show exhibiters of Peruvian Horses since 1989.
Why they chose this property
Catheys Valley has an almost pastoral quality with many large and small ranches. RoundHat Ranch is nestled at the foot of Guadalupe Mt. on gently sloping all-usable terrain, with several knolls giving 360 degree views. And the proximity to Yosemite Park made our decision to live here easy.
What makes this property unique
To move about the entire Ranch easily, the many pastures have tree-lined trails between. This allows guests to observe all the area and animals up close and in an almost parklike experience.
For those who like photography, there is ample inspiration. Varied wildlife can be seen daily.
The 'Cottage' is set within and yet apart from the ranch by its own privately fenced area, encompassing large mature Oak trees, shade-cloth arbor covered patios, fountain, all-weather covered patio, double chair swing,
and outdoor shower. All with an intimate view of the ranch and distant mountain, valley and meadow views.
The seasons at RoundHat Ranch are distinct and each has its own attractive elements, there are no weather related access problems to the ranch or to Yosemite Valley along Highway 140.
From RoundHat Ranch, it is 3.3 miles to restaurant, gas, and convenience store at the Catheys Valley crossroads, then it is 10 scenic miles to the historic mining town of Mariposa, another 12 scenic miles later, you enter the spectacular Merced River Gorge (this is the beginning of your Yosemite experience) traveling along the river (Hwy 140) straight into Yosemite Valley. The Arch, West Yosemite Park Entrance (beginning of the Valley), is 45 miles from the ranch, but be advised the scenic beauty may cause you to stop, observe, or linger along the way, so, time to Yosemite Valley varies.
For those who like photography, there is ample inspiration. Varied wildlife can be seen daily.
The 'Cottage' is set within and yet apart from the ranch by its own privately fenced area, encompassing large mature Oak trees, shade-cloth arbor covered patios, fountain, all-weather covered patio, double chair swing,
and outdoor shower. All with an intimate view of the ranch and distant mountain, valley and meadow views.
The seasons at RoundHat Ranch are distinct and each has its own attractive elements, there are no weather related access problems to the ranch or to Yosemite Valley along Highway 140.
From RoundHat Ranch, it is 3.3 miles to restaurant, gas, and convenience store at the Catheys Valley crossroads, then it is 10 scenic miles to the historic mining town of Mariposa, another 12 scenic miles later, you enter the spectacular Merced River Gorge (this is the beginning of your Yosemite experience) traveling along the river (Hwy 140) straight into Yosemite Valley. The Arch, West Yosemite Park Entrance (beginning of the Valley), is 45 miles from the ranch, but be advised the scenic beauty may cause you to stop, observe, or linger along the way, so, time to Yosemite Valley varies.
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