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Great cabin near Yosemite!

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Front of cabin
Bonus/Game room
Fireplace
Living Room
Nook

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub

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El Portal, CA
  • El Portal Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Great cabin near Yosemite!

2,000 square foot cabin that sleeps 10.
Cabin includes a bonus/game room great for kids!
3 Bedrooms include 2 master bedrooms, one with a soaking tub and the other with a jacuzzi access on the deck, 3rd bedroom has access to the deck.
Deck is spacious with a BBQ and outdoor sink.
Spacious living room with two pull-out sofa's.
Fully stocked kitchen with an eat-in nook.
Flat panel TV's in the living room and bedrooms with cable.
Full washer/dryer.

Rental also includes access to the Cedar Lodge Pool (walk or drive).

Cleaning fee of $150 per stay.
Deposit of $250 per stay.

No smoking / no pets!
Deposit will be forfeit for any violations.

Non-paved road provides access to the cabin.
Turn right after Cedar Lodge into the Indian Flats campground.
From there, turn right (immediately) and follow the road up to the T, turn left at the T and you'll see the house.

Enjoy your stay!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Property manager

Hite's Hideout
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Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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Important information

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

El Portal

El Portal is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Travelling with kids? Consider El Portal Market and Yosemite Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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El Portal, CA

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Tunnel View - 28 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 52 min drive - 51.2 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Great cabin near Yosemite! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Great cabin near Yosemite! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great cabin near Yosemite! located?

This family-friendly El Portal cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Merced River. El Portal Market and Yosemite National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sucharan G.

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

Excellent location

We had great time at the property , it’s maintained very well.. very close to the Yosemite entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Yosemite for easy short drive/access. Comfortable spacious accommodations. Clean and easy check in and check out. Worked great for our family of 4 plus grandparents along to visit Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Communication with owners/management couldve been better, otherwise satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

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

Beautiful property

This home is beautiful and actually more spacious than the pictures indicate. It was clean and had everything we needed but it’s best quality was its proximity to Yosemite. It’s just 10 minutes from the entrance and made it a breeze to get in and out of the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Terrific

This place is out of the way and when you pull up you wonder if you’ve made a mistake. But when you get inside and you’ll be very pleased by what you find. We enjoyed our stay very much. The appliances were new and it was well stocked with everything you will need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larry R.

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

Great Yosemite Hideaway

This property is accessed by pulling through a campground area and older maps may not show that the location is accessible, but we had no real problem finding it. The road is somewhat steep and might be a challenge for small cars if snow or inclement weather was in effect. There is a steep set of stairs to the front and side doors. The home is spacious and well appointed, having been added on to. Access to Yosemite is ready to hand and this location is a great base from which to explore. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ji Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful nice and clean place, kids loved and we really enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Yosemite Retreat

This cabin was perfect for our needs. Very clean, well furnished, convenient to the park and (especially important this week), the air conditioning worked very well. Thanks for a wonderful visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaira T.

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

Fabulous location!

Need a comfortable place to stay after a full day in Yosemite? This place is for you since it's so close to the park entrance! Just make sure you pick up some groceries on your way in and have fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

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

Location and White Water Rafting

This fun location is in very close to the put in for the Merced River rafting. We loved staying here and will return. Eric
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy b.

Close to yosemite village

Hites hideaway is a great place to stay with lots of nice features! Great master bedroom, deck is a wonderful place to hang out and it’s very private. The kitchen was well stocked with spices, coffee and plenty of cooking utensils. We would definitely recommend it!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

cris s.

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

Relaxing get away

We loved staying here. It was perfect for our group! The deck was amazing and the grill out there. We spent every evening out there and the mosquitoes weren't even bad. The hot tub was a bonus! It's very quiet and secluded which we loved. It is also easy to get to Yosemite. Make sure you bring towels for the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mine Y.

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

Wonderful house

We really enjoyed our stay at Hite's Hideaway. The house was spacious, comfortable and very well appointed. The kitchen had everything necessary for cooking meals. We even used the barbeque. The backyard was great for spotting birds (California quail, woodpeckers and jays). It had convenient access to the west Yosemite entrance. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa R.

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

Perfect

We gathered here with family and friends from Switzerland. We knew we had made the right choice when they commented that this was a "perfect" place to stay... close to Yosemite Valley and the many trailheads/ hikes that started there, and all the conveniences of home. Perfect week.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

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

Perfect retreat outside Yosemite

What a beautiful house up on the hill above the Merced River. This was the perfect retreat after a few days in the backcountry. It was very close to the main entrance of the park and gave us quick access to the Valley. Everything was clean and ready for our stay. Our friends were saying how they'd like to come back because it's the perfect house in the perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark H.

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

Neighbor annual trip

Our group was 3 couples 60. Location was awesome which got us to Yosemite gate in 20 min. Property very private/quiet with a nice deck to hang out. The instructions to find property could be better. We enjoyed our stay overall however we did have some issues with property i.e. no propane for grill, main TV didn’t work, screen door to hot tub missing handle amount a few others that should have been checked before our arrival…..we communicated via VRBO site to get resolved with no response. Was able to reach host directly via text but responses were still unreliable. Issues were resolved but not until end of our stay. Cell service was very spotted so that may have been part of issue but we didn’t have any issues communicating to our host for our next VRBO stay using the VRBO site??
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Hites hideout

Our grandkids loved the game room and the big bathtub! This was a clean and comfortable home for ourselves, kids and grandkids to stay at while visiting Yosemite. The steep dirt road to access the house can be a bit challenging but it’s not a long way to go. We all enjoyed it and it is only about 7 miles to the Yosemite park boundary.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
One of the best rentals I have ever visited. It was clean, quiet, and well appointed. The owner/manager was very responsive. I wish I had more time to just chill at the house and enjoy the scenery from the backyard, but we spent most of our stay visiting Yosemite and other local spots. I really regret not using the grill and jacuzzi during our visit. Use of the pool at the Yosemite Cedar Lodge was great for the kids to cool off after a long hike. Just tell the front desk you are renting the cabin with the dirt drive way and they'll know what to do. Speaking of that, the road to the cabin is quite bumpy and steep. We had a loaded minivan and made it up without much concern but I'm not sure how a RWD vehicle would do on that road. All in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jessica R., Johns Creek

Great spot for visiting Yosemite!

I'm not sure you can find a nicer or more secluded spot to stay so close to the El Portal entrance to Yosemite! It took us just 10-15 minutes to get to the main entrance. We had two couples stay here for a few nights and had more than enough room. The house couldn't be more perfect - we were grateful for the lovely back porch and seclusion, especially after being around people all day at Yosemite. We knew cell service would be spotty (non-existent for us in El Portal), and the internet would be slow (fast enough to check email/Instagram), but that was great for us, as we were all looking to disconnect. Minus one star because the hot tub wasn't working. After hiking 10+ miles each day at Yosemite, we were a little disappointed. But regardless, I still highly recommend Hite's Hideaway for a Yosemite trip. If we have the opportunity to come back, I would love to stay here again!

2/10 Terrible

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS HOST. Our stay was ruined by a total lack of communication and support.After a long day at Yosemite, the water to the entire house shut-off during showers. I called all 5 (!!!) numbers listed but none were answered, no voicemails were returned, and one of the numbers was actually disconnected. I messaged an urgent request to the host in the VRBO app that night and still have received zero responses to that or any of the subsequent messages in the 5 days since. VRBO support also asked the host to respond. Zero response.The water DID start working a bit later that night during which time we found another review that had the same issue. The host should have provided a warning or solution.Beds: scratchy & unfitted linens, cheap mattresses, and sleeping 10 as advertised is only possible if you move one hide-a-bed across the room.Wifi: extremely slow and unreliable. I'm sure wifi options are very limited, but the extremely dated router & modem exacerbate the situation in an area with no cell service.Appliances: the dishwasher and washing machine are both musty and left clothes and dishes smelling unclean. A/C: the thermostat was set to 80 degrees when we checked in. Since it was 90 degrees outside, it didn't cool off until late in the night.Some simple fixes and competent hosting would make this an ideal house house with two primary bedrooms, three full baths, and extremely convenient access to the park. It's a shame.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great place

Great location and house. Wish we would have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kortney P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Great Family home

Not much to look at from the outside and up a very steep road, but inside was a fully stocked house with all the fixings. Beds were comfortable, house was very clean and air conditioning worked, which was needed since it was 103 outside. Not sure we would want to walk back from the swimming pool down the hill, due to how steep the dirt road is, but great to have the pool available. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn O.

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

Great location and property

We enjoyed our stay at this location. It exceeded our expectations. Absolutely great location. Fully stocked kitchen makes it easy to cook here. House was clean and spacious. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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