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SIERRA ESCAPE! SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOUSE WITH POOL & SPA--20 MINUTES FROM YOSEMITE!

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Welcome to Mountain Dream Country Home!
Front porch sun bathing.
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Formal dining room with loveseat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Oakhurst, CA
  • Bass lake Recreation Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Willow Creek Trailhead
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SIERRA ESCAPE! SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOUSE WITH POOL & SPA--20 MINUTES FROM YOSEMITE!

Come and stay in our beautiful country home in the spectacular southern Sierra. We are only 17 gorgeous miles from the entrance into Yosemite National Park. Spend the day hiking the trails in Yosemite then come home and enjoy a refreshing swim in the large, private in-ground pool. Relax in our comfy hammocks or play horseshoes and badminton. Like to read? Curl up in one of our outdoor lounge chairs, relax, read and enjoy the sweet smelling mountain air. We have a stainless steel grill to BBQ to your heart’s delight. After dinner soak in our secluded therapeutic mineral spa reviving sore, trail weary muscles. You are only 7 minutes from the mountain village of Oakhurst where you can dine out in one of our many restaurants, take in a movie or perhaps a play at the Golden Chain Theater. A 30-minute drive up historic Hwy 49 takes you to Mariposa, an authentic gold rush town with the oldest continuously working courthouse in California, and visit one of the best museums in the area. Bass Lake is only 10 minutes away from our country home if you want to spend the day fishing and boating. Our area has many beautiful drives to take, trails to hike and things to do. Come and visit and you will want to come back again and again and again.

Property manager

Christina Ralston
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets in pool area.
Guests must clean up after pets. Pooper scooper provided.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakhurst

Oakhurst is home to this holiday home. Fresno Flats Historical Park and Wassama Round House State Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum of the Sierra and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oakhurst, CA

What's nearby

  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Willow Creek Trailhead - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 29 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 33 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Plazuelas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Round Table Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SIERRA ESCAPE! SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOUSE WITH POOL & SPA--20 MINUTES FROM YOSEMITE! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is SIERRA ESCAPE! SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOUSE WITH POOL & SPA--20 MINUTES FROM YOSEMITE! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SIERRA ESCAPE! SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOUSE WITH POOL & SPA--20 MINUTES FROM YOSEMITE!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SIERRA ESCAPE! SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOUSE WITH POOL & SPA--20 MINUTES FROM YOSEMITE!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SIERRA ESCAPE! SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOUSE WITH POOL & SPA--20 MINUTES FROM YOSEMITE! located?

Situated in Oakhurst, this holiday home is steps from Sierra National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fresno Flats Historical Park and Children's Museum of the Sierra. Bass lake Recreation Area and Golden Chain Theater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 135 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we loved the property and our kids had a blast in the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystine S.

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

Second stay at this property

This is the second time we stayed here and it was just as great as the first time - which is why we came back. Well stocked kitchen, very clean, wine and snacks provided upon arrival. It was absolutely wonderful! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can't say enough posituve things about this property and its owners. The home is fabulous, spacious but cozy. Everything you might need is provided, including a nice goodie basket and a bottle of wine. The property surrounding the house is gorgeous. The kids spent a lot of time in the large pool, which is in a beautiful setting, surrounded by nature. The owners provide a great selection of floaties. Speaking of the owners, they are awesome, very friendly and responsive. They even gave excellent recommendations for local restaurants. My granddaughter said that of all of the VRBO's we've rented for family vacations, this is the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

Brilliant Spaces

Brought my parents to see Yosemite for the first time and this home was the perfect place to do it! Plenty of room, privacy, and offers literally everything you need. Beautiful property with above average amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

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

Just like Grandma and grandpas house

We loved the house. Just as described. Actually there are 3 bathrooms. The treat basket is amazing. The yard is wonderful. I think my dogs are unhappy to be home. Lol. Would stay again. I do feel like duralogs or wood for the fire should be available year round.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessalyn S.

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

Dogs had a blast!

Beautiful property. Perfect for our two dogs and two little ones. Plenty of space for us all to spread out. The house was clean and the owners were very nice and responsive. Highly recommended. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vercia R.

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

Great Getway Spot

We loved staying here. Chris and her husband were so amazing! The house and property were beautiful. Our pups had a blast. We also loved how it was so wheelchair accessible. We would definitely like to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family trip to Yosemite

Place was very roomy and clean. My family and I enjoyed our stay. Oakhurst is a great little place to getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Great Stay

Nice house, very clean, hot tub and pool are nice and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great stay

Wonderful relaxing stay, hot tub, hikes, exploring. Plenty of room and amenities. Great hosts!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this home. We were looking for a home that would accommodate my 19 year-old son with Autism (hence, the pool - he loves to swim), and my 16 year-old son who has an orthopedic impairment (no stairs, all one level). My husband and I envisioned a quiet place to sit out on a deck/patio, read, relax, listen to the sounds of nature and not have to worry about our boys. This home checked all the boxes and then some. The pictures do not do this home justice - it is simply put, charming. Some things that were important to me, besides the above listed:Air conditioning - the air conditioning unit in this home is a BEAST. It almost works too good. The house stays cool throughout the day and we found we only really needed to use it at night, and even then, I was adding extra blankets on my bed (I sleep hot, so this was fantastic). WiFi - the WiFi in this home is SOLID. My youngest was looking to be able to game and connect with friends, and he had no trouble. At night we streamed Neflix and Prime and never had any issue with connectivity. Kitchen - the kitchen is fully stocked with all the things you would need, and then some. It's large, and easy to navigate with a crowd (or teenagers peaking over your shoulder to supervise dinner)The house is very accessible - including ramps to access the backyard. A gorgeous big, fenced front yard for large dogs to romp freely, and a smaller fenced yard for the little fur baby's to safely do their business.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabina K.

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

Beautiful Vacation! Will go back!

beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina O.

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

Excellent

Better than expected! It was perfect! We would love to stay again. So clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyruz P.

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

Great place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our getaway to the mountains with family and our pups! The pups had the best time and the yard and property were absolutely amazing and built with dogs in mind. We were so close to Yosemite and just a 10 minute drive to the shopping centers. We enjoyed a relaxing weekend at the home and would love to return and also squeeze in a day trip to Yosemite next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystine S.

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

Week of July 4th 2024 vacation

We stayed here from July 1 - 5 2024 and LOVED the place! It's close to Yosemite and Bass Lake which we enjoyed. This was not our first time at Bass Lake but definitely the best! Loved the pool and hot tub and the place was bigger than expected with all the amenities you could ask for! My dog enjoyed the huge yard as well. We are already planning our next visit next year and have recommended the place to friends and family. Krystine S
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysta M.

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

Amazing trip!

It sometimes can be stressful traveling w kids and a dog, but not this time. Our dog, honestly has never had so much fun w multiple areas to roam and play and run. The kids loved the pool, hot tub and snacks that were kindly provided. We had such a relaxing vacation as everything we needed was there. Would definitely recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Perfection

What a wonderful vacation getaway. Beautiful home in a beautiful area. Close to town (10 min) Kitchen has everything you would need and then some. Master bedroom had the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. Hot tub was the perfect compliment after a long hike in Yosemite. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

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

Fantastic home

Always have a great time here. We has snow this trip and watched from the hot tub. The grandkids (3 and 7) loved playing in the snow in the large fenced front yard. The fire in the fireplace made it cozy and warm after snow play. Always clean and the snack bowl is a bonus. Hosts are awesome. This is our 4th time at this property and can't wait to go back in summer to enjoy the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

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

Relaxing

The property, pool and hot tub are great. Beds are comfy and kitchen is fully stocked. It is so peaceful and relaxing, but the teenagers don't get bored. They were always in the pool or hot tub. The little ones (3 and 6) played on the patio and in the yard. The hosts are great and checking in is super easy. Second time here and can't wait to go back again. Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orathay M.

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

Perfect home away from home

Absolutely beautiful property - - the pictures do not do this home justice! We loved how clean the house was, kitchen and bathrooms were fully stocked, high-end appliances made cooking so enjoyable, 5 acres of land was breathtaking, pool and hot tub was a plus! Chris, our host was extremely kind and helpful from start to end - - thank you so much for opening your home to us! We fell in love with this place and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Huge home with a beautiful pool

We absolutely loved this house, it was very spacious and comfortable especially with my two handicap parents. The house was beautiful and the pool was perfect, we spent everyday, all day, swimming. When we arrived the owners were very welcoming and kind and made us feel we could contact them with any issues or needs. We also used the bread maker and made bread which we haven’t done in years so that was very enjoyable! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Setsuko K.

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

Best Nature Getaway

Beautiful home and great property for a family getaway! What a charming place that is conveniently located 10 minutes from Bass Lake and 30 minutes from Yosemite National Park! Very relaxing and quiet location, that is perfect to recharge and relax. Loved the pool and hot tub. Loved fenced large front yard where our dog could run around. Owners are very nice and generous with the snacks and a nice bottle of wine. Love this place! Will definitely return for another stay! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris f.

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

Great Place!

I think this is our 7th year staying here. I love the layout of the home and grounds, it gives everyone the space and togetherness wanted. The home is clean, kitchen well equipped, and the grounds are fenced making it safe for the dogs to run and exercise their noses. The pool is a great feature. Chris is responsive to any questions and so knowledgeable about the area. Thank you Chris & Jim for this wonderful space. I hope we can see you next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia F.

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

Beautiful Mountain Dream House...

Our experience at the Ralstons mountain dream home is all in its title. Fabulous and relaxing. Everything we needed was there, beautiful scenery, quiet and peaceful... jacuzzi was perfect for our family to enjoy together and not to mention the hospitality from the Ralstons made us feel a comfort you don't really feel these days. Our family really appreciated everything the Ralstons had to offer. Bravo to the Ralstons mountain dream home. Thank you...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

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

Recovering the important things...

The home is awesome - the living spaces are huge, giving my family lot's of room to meet for breakfast and dinner - and space to handle personal calls and texts. Chris is an amazing host - she has great "can do with style"...the neighborhood is quiet, wildlife everywhere when you take time to look Hot tub and pool were great - hard to stop writing...lot's of room to clear your head of the city hub-bub...and ask yourself - why...
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christina Ralston

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Retired RN. Grew up in Los Angeles area and always wanted to live in the mountains. I'm an outdoor loving girl. Anytime I can be out hiking, exploring or swimming, I'm in heaven.

Why they chose this property

This property was beautiful and had the perfect location. Close enough to town but still in the forest. We get snow but not too much. Oakhurst is a family friendly town and welcomes travelers with open arms. Beautiful, easy drive to Yosemite or explore historic Hwy 49 with it's rich mining history.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! In the forest, but only 45 minutes from a city. We can still do a beach trip in one day as we are only 3.5 hours from Monterey Bay. We are right outside the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park, who can ask for more than that.

Languages:

English

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