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Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC

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A natural setting with a river, surrounded by dense trees and three Adirondack chairs facing the river.
A stone house with a wooden porch, a stone staircase, and a door with a glass panel.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, and a window with a view of trees.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a lamp on a side table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With water views, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It accommodates 6 guests comfortably. Enjoy the scenic surroundings from the spacious living areas and outdoor spaces.

Highlights

  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness centre
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Groveland, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Pool
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC

This riverfront house adjacent to Yosemite National Park is the perfect home base for your trip. With 3 cozy bedrooms including 2 king beds and 2 twin beds, guests will feel right at home. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and modern amenities like WiFi, heating, and a washing machine. The 2 bathrooms are equipped with everything you need, including a hairdryer and shower. Experience the magic of Yosemite at our charming house.
It's THE closest house to the Hwy 120 entrance to the Park, just 5 minutes away, next to Tuolumne Berkeley Camp, with a YART bus stop in easy walking distance.
You have exclusive use of our 250 feet of Riverbank including "The Beach".
Raft, swim or fish right on the property!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 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

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please leave as much trash as possible in the Park dumpsters before leaving the Park to return to the house as we do not have a trash pick-up service.

Please leave recycling items in the two marked containers in the garage.

Please keep the driveway chain clipped.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 959
Property # 4666690vb
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

About the area

Groveland

Groveland is home to this holiday home. Merced River Recreation Area and Wapama Falls at Hetch Hetchy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. El Portal Market and Yosemite Museum are also worth visiting.
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Groveland, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 20 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Rainbow Pool - 20 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 22 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Big Oak Flat Information Center - 22 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 58 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Truck Bbq @ Rush Creek Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rush Creek Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rush Creek Game Room & Lounge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC located?

Situated in Groveland, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Yosemite National Park, Rainbow Pool and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Big Oak Flat Information Center is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away.

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. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to park and a good stay for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, check in was easy, good communication, pictures are accurate, would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for the Park entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Yosemite! We had 3 adults and 2 children and felt like plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Creek in the back yard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, the sound of the river in the background is charming, and the property manager is fantastic to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed the stay and the we enjoyed the location of the property being close to Yosemite. Great host and house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is exceptional, just minutes from the Yosemite park entrance. Owner support from Dan occurred essentially instantly from our few questions. The house is a bit rustic, but comfortable and fits the environment perfectly; and the river element is absolutely unique. Be sure to visit town and find the oldest saloon in CA.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to Yosemite plus had a large yard with a beautiful creek/river to relax by. Couldn’t have been more perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Riverfront House was a perfect location for us when we visited Yosemite. It was a short drive to the entrance and we were able to get there early and get right into the park. We had breakfast and dinner at the house and packed a lunch for the park. We enjoyed the quiet back at the house as well as wading in the river and sitting around a campfire. We would happily come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2026
I'm glad you and your friends took my suggestion to tube in our river! Hopefully you got to play a little badminton as well. I'm glad I had a chance to meet you upon your arrival and I look forward to having you join our great repeat guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Secret River Retreat was fabulous. We visited in late July/early August and it was a wonderful oasis to come back to each afternoon after visiting Yosemite. My kids loved having access to the stream. We cooked dinner each night and found the house had exactly what we needed. I also found the house nicely stocked with paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, soap, etc. We did not have to purchase anything extra while we were here. The park is in a nice location- about 25 minutes to downtown Groveland where there is a nice grocery story and restaurants and only a short drive to the Big Flat Oak Entrance to Yosemite. Dan was very communicative and we appreciate his hospitality. We would defitnely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Riverfront house was very close to the park entrance. It appears to have new windows, wood floor and furnace. Lots of kitchen gear if you plan to cook there. The river out back is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a hidden gem. We wished we had stayed two nights more. And just stayed at the house. It was the most relaxing part of our trip. The house has everything that you might need. It seems like someone lives there and just left for the weekend. It was quiet and dark at night. It seems isolated. Sitting by the river is peace! They have comfy chairs by the river. Best VRBO house that we’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, good wi-fi service. The riverfront is easily accessible. Nice hikes around the area. Close to Hetch-Hetchy Reservoir and Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to stay when visiting Yosemite. House itself is average, can use some new bedding and mattress. Location is wonderful though
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
This property is very close to the entrance into Yosemite via 120. It also has a very nice creek/small river that runs behind the house with chairs and a picnic table. Very relaxing. The house and amenities could use some updating. The beds were comfortable but the linens needed to fit the beds. Because there is no internet or cell service in the area it was hard to connect with the host when we had some issues with check in. The host did his best to get us the needed information in a timely manner and followed up with us afterwards. I truly appreciated his efforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2026
Hi Kathy, just reminding you that we discussed the two amenities you had issues with: one shower dial setting for hot and cold which is marked and explained on the check in instructions and there was one stove dial which you discovered to be cracked and we replaced after your check in (thank you for bringing this to our attention). Also, as discussed, the housekeeper had to use a set of back up sheets on your check in day but the two new sets for each bed are back in service and we added a third new set. Thank you for bringing these items to my attention. As you can tell in all the other reviews we take Guest comfort very seriously and strive to make sure every Guest has a top level experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ver very nice owner. Super helpful an cooperative. House is at very nice place. Easy to commute around different spots at yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were wonderful. We were able to visit Yosemite National Park during the day, then spend the evenings at the house & in the river. We had a great time and our kids didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. Drive time to Big Oaks entrance at Yosemite, accurate. We loved the river access, especially with fishing poles and floats to borrow. Washer and dryer was handy. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
if anything, maybe the grass needs a bit trimming and pathway and entrance to the river needs a little clearing. otherwise the house itself is nice. plenty of dishware, cookware, and linens. We enjoyed our stay and would goback
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2026
I'm glad you enjoyed Secret Rivers Retreat, Yogi, and look forward to you becoming another of our repeat guests. We actually did trim and rake leaves the week after you left, but things grow fast in Spring so it's a regular chore.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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