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Custom Cottage, Fireplace, Views, A/C, Private Deck, Central to Yosemite Park

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Craftsman cottage on the hillside with views and privacy
The Hideaway is private and luxurious with an over-sized Cal King bed.
It's an open floor plan with split levels and mountain views from everywhere.
The living room includes sofas, HD Sat TV, fireplace and more views.
The living room doubles as the sleeping area for extra people on aero beds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Custom Cottage, Fireplace, Views, A/C, Private Deck, Central to Yosemite Park

The Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is a Craftsman Guest House with the best privacy and views in the area. Our excellent reviews reflect our high standards for quality and service.

Rental of the Hideaway includes a required and limited Yosemite National Park vehicle access permit. Guests must still pay the Park Entry Fee.

The Hideaway is following current COVID-19 Health Guidelines with detailed cleaning, disinfecting, using HEPA vacuums, and a new HEPA Air Purifier sized for the guest house. All the linens and pillows are washed or changed for each guest stay. Detergents are used for cleaning, EPA/CDC approved hydrogen peroxide (asthma safer product) is used for disinfecting and windex products for the glass, windows and mirrors.

The Mountain Hideaway is full of designer grade appointments with CAL King bed, whirlpool bathtub, full kitchen, dining room, and private deck with barbecue. The Hideaway has central air conditioning and designated parking for a perfect retreat.

The comfortable living room includes remote control fireplace, HD satellite TV with networks, cable news, HBO, sports, movies, and Sirius radio.

WiFi is included at the Hideaway. We have the Starlink system with high-speed internet allowing video streaming from your favorite providers on your own devices.

A full kitchen and breakfast bar is provided with all the cookware, plates and utensils you'll need for a quick breakfast or gourmet meal. It's complete with gas stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. The dining area is surrounded by 180 degree mountain views.

The luxurious bath suite includes a 6' whirlpool bathtub for 2, Italian marble shower, radiant floor heat and morning light through private windows. The Hideaway is located in a forested mountain community within the gates of Yosemite Park.

The Hideaway is a luxury house for 2 but can accommodate up to 3 with the extra guest sleeping on a portable mattress on the floor in the living room area. Our property is a unique home and may not be suitable for children under 4 yrs old due to open stairs, fireplace and steep mountain terrain surrounding the Hideaway. There is a $25 or $35 (depending on the season) per night, per extra guest for the 3rd person or child staying at our cottage. The floor plan is an open design with bedroom above the living room.

Due to COVID-19 Operating Guidelines, only 7-day stays may use the laundry room in the cottage.

Check in and Check out times have changed due to the additional time needed to clean and prep the cottage for your safety within COVID-19 Guidelines.

Check-in is at 5pm and check-out is 10am. We will accommodate other check-in requests if possible. Plan on additional time to drive thru the Park to arrive at the Hideaway.

Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located at 6000' elevation in Yosemite West. This unique community is located within the gates of the Park with the best central location for day tripping to Yosemite Valley, Badger Pass Ski, Glacier Point, Wawona and the Big Trees.

The high county of Tuolumne Meadows is a 90-minute drive thru mountain vistas, high alpine lakes and forests of giant sequoia trees.

Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are a short drive to Glacier Point where you can rent all the gear you need for an epic winter adventure.

Cell service is very good for Verizon at the Hideaway. There is no Cell service for other carriers. Sorry, it's a remote mountain location. A land-line telephone with local and long distance service is included.

DISCLAIMER- By entering the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Yosemite Mountain Hideaway or any of it’s owners, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury

CAUTION: Winter travel thru the park requires all cars/trucks to carry snow chains. Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located on a steep access road where winter snows may require special parking conditions. Please email or call with snow condition access questions.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance for your stay in Yosemite National Park. There are winter and summer storms, fire season, COVID-19 travel advisories, road detours and other events that you need to cover. You must review the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway Cancellation Policy.

MOUNTAIN TRAVEL: The Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located in a residential community in the wilderness at 6000 feet elevation. Guests may experience the effects of altitude, intense sunshine, mountain weather and mountain roads. It is recommended you prepare for this type of travel.

We look forward to hosting you at the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, Melissa and Jeff
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About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 40 min drive - 30.3 km
  • The Ahwahnee - 43 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 50 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬48 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 398 reviews

10/10

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

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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Views were stellar. Jeff came and greeted us and he was so helpful with recommendations for hikes. We will definitely be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly clean and amazing. Perfect place for Yosemite vacation if you're not staying directly in the valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One word..perfect. Perfect rental, perfect location, perfect vacation. Owners were beyond responsive and very friendly. We would rate this as an 11 out of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful and the view was beautiful! It was a great location inside the park. The hosts were great also!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely. Quiet, clean, comfortable and relaxing and easy drive to Yosemite Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect winter, snowy getaway cabin… we enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to come back for another adventure. Thank you Jeff and Melissa!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angeline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spot was the perfect little solo getaway cabin for a long weekend in Yosemite. The cabin was clean, the view off the back deck beautiful, and the host communicative! I'm already plotting for when I can come back. I will note that there are a lot of stairs to get down to the cottage, so come prepared. Think of it as warm up for any of your hikes in the valley.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Carolyn M W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Difficult access, steep hillside,Multiple steep concrete stairs,not recommended for anyonewith mobility challenges.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage with an amazing view! You can't beat the location for visiting Yosemite. Jeff is a wonderful host and the cottage is well appointed, luxurious and very comfortable. We highly recommend it! Do take note that the listing mentions stairs down to the cottage. There are quite a few and not suitable for anyone with mobility or health issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sylwia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an excellent stay. The view is stunning, the bed is comfortable. Our host was very responsive when we had questions even on Thanksgiving day (thank you!). Its good to note theres a large amount of steps to get down to the property so be prepared to tackle that obstacle- but once inside its really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucile W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precious cottage and a wonderful location! We loved our stay and would highly recommend the Hideaway for your Yosemite adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect place to stay while enjoying Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage and hosts. Very convenient to our hikes etc and so quiet in the evenings to just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The cabin in exceptional! I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home is beautiful and in beautiful surroundings. Jeff was helpful with assisting us with a couple things while we stayed. The house had everything we needed for our trip and we felt right at home!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is in a wonderful location at the Park’s western boundary. The view is amazing, the cottage is very well stocked and comfortable. The hosts communicate very well, which made check-in a breeze. Don’t hesitate to book it, you’ll be glad you did!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the very best places we’ve ever stayed. Great location to get to park places. Super nice cabin with excellent communication from hosts. All the amenities one could ask for. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location in the park. Everything was excellent. Will absolutely be the first place I look next visit to Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Jeff and Melissa's much loved hideaway in Yosemite. The views are amazing, the nights are peaceful and the sunrises are stunning. The accommodation is very comfortable, well equipped and well maintained.The location is perfect being inside the park yet away from the crouds in the valley. Communication from Jeff was great, and the directions provided made it easy for find the accommodation. We wished we had booked for longer and would not hesitate to stay here again on a return visit to Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elissa L.

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

Amazing vacation

We enjoyed Yosemite so much and this house was the perfect place to relax and renew. Clean, comfortable, convenient location to all parts of the park. Beautiful sunsets, private, lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location inside the park! Super clean and comfortable. Perfect for a couple. Kitchen is fully equipped which is great, because there really aren't any good dining choices within the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis O.

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

Stunning Stay

Everything about this property is absolutely perfect! The views from the back patio are incredible and make you almost not want to leave the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our 25th Anniversary trip! Loved staying in the park, and it is in a great location. It had everything we needed and the rear deck offered great sunset views. There are quite a few stairs to get your bags down, but if you're planning on exploring any Yosemite trails this is just a warm up. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Excellent Stay

Great views amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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