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1 Mi to Applegate Park Zoo: Pet-Friendly Home
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72192 sq ft
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Merced, CA
- Place, Merced College18 min walk
- Place, Mercy General Hospital4 min drive
- Place, Applegate Park Zoo4 min drive
- Airport, Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
About this property
1 Mi to Applegate Park Zoo: Pet-Friendly Home
Board Games + Book Nook | Outdoor Dining Sets | In-Unit Laundry | 6 Mi to Lake Yosemite
Make the most of your visit to the San Joaquin Valley with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Merced vacation rental! With a vibrant open interior, a furnished patio, and a great location near downtown, this home is ideal for a memorable family escape. Tour the Applegate Park Zoo, check out the Merced County Fair, or plan a day trip to Yosemite. As night falls, head home and stream your favorite show on the Smart TV!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed, 1 twin sleeper sofa
- Bedroom 3: 1 full Murphy bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 full floor mattress, 1 portable crib
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs, cable
- Electric fireplace
- Books
- Dining table, high chair
- Office desk
- En-suite bathroom w/ walk-in shower & clawfoot bathtub
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Furnished patio
- Traeger grill (starter pellets provided)
- Corn hole, jumbo outdoor Yahtzee, indoor/outdoor horseshoe set
SEASONAL OUTDOOR AMENITIES (dependent on fire risk)
- Stone fireplace (starter firewood provided)
- Wood-burning fire pit (starter firewood provided)
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave
- Keurig coffee maker, Crockpot
- Starter coffee, tea, creamer & sugar
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board
- Linens & towels, complimentary toiletries
- 2 Alexa Smart speakers
- Pet bowls
FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story house, 2 steps required to access
PARKING
- Garage (2 vehicles)
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Free street parking
- RV parking (3 days max)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Quiet area, walk to Fahrens Park (playground & trails)
- 2-3 miles to downtown & Merced County Fair
- 6 miles to University of California Merced
- 7 miles to Castle Air Museum
- 71 miles to Yosemite National Park
- 4 miles to Merced Regional Airport & 64 miles to Fresno Yosemite Int’l Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story house requires using 2 exterior steps to access
- RV parking is allowed on-site for up to 3 days
- Due to elevated fire risk in Merced during June, July, and August, guests are asked to refrain from using the outdoor fireplace and fire pit. Wildfire prevention is a priority, and cooperation is appreciated. For questions, please reach out to the Guest Contact
Make the most of your visit to the San Joaquin Valley with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Merced vacation rental! With a vibrant open interior, a furnished patio, and a great location near downtown, this home is ideal for a memorable family escape. Tour the Applegate Park Zoo, check out the Merced County Fair, or plan a day trip to Yosemite. As night falls, head home and stream your favorite show on the Smart TV!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed, 1 twin sleeper sofa
- Bedroom 3: 1 full Murphy bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 full floor mattress, 1 portable crib
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs, cable
- Electric fireplace
- Books
- Dining table, high chair
- Office desk
- En-suite bathroom w/ walk-in shower & clawfoot bathtub
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Furnished patio
- Traeger grill (starter pellets provided)
- Corn hole, jumbo outdoor Yahtzee, indoor/outdoor horseshoe set
SEASONAL OUTDOOR AMENITIES (dependent on fire risk)
- Stone fireplace (starter firewood provided)
- Wood-burning fire pit (starter firewood provided)
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave
- Keurig coffee maker, Crockpot
- Starter coffee, tea, creamer & sugar
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board
- Linens & towels, complimentary toiletries
- 2 Alexa Smart speakers
- Pet bowls
FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story house, 2 steps required to access
PARKING
- Garage (2 vehicles)
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Free street parking
- RV parking (3 days max)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Quiet area, walk to Fahrens Park (playground & trails)
- 2-3 miles to downtown & Merced County Fair
- 6 miles to University of California Merced
- 7 miles to Castle Air Museum
- 71 miles to Yosemite National Park
- 4 miles to Merced Regional Airport & 64 miles to Fresno Yosemite Int’l Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story house requires using 2 exterior steps to access
- RV parking is allowed on-site for up to 3 days
- Due to elevated fire risk in Merced during June, July, and August, guests are asked to refrain from using the outdoor fireplace and fire pit. Wildfire prevention is a priority, and cooperation is appreciated. For questions, please reach out to the Guest Contact
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Merced
Merced is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Merced National Wildlife Refuge and Stephen Grey Park, while Merced County Courthouse Museum and Castle Air Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Applegate Park Zoo and Stephen Leonard Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.

Merced, CA
What's nearby
- Merced City Dog Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Merced College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Mercy General Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Applegate Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Stephen Grey Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Olive Garden - 3 min drive
- Dutch Bros Coffee - 3 min drive
- Mr Pho - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Reviews
Verified
18 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 37 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bruce & Natalie
29 Dec, 2025
Excellent Stay
Bruce & Natalie
Verified
8/10 Good
Lora C.
20 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Lora C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy L.
1 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Cindy L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Isabel T M.
11 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Isabel T M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
23 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Jennifer M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kim
7 May, 2025
Comfy and Spacious
Kim
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tina F.
24 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Engagement Brunch
Tina F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dan L.
19 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay and will be back!
Dan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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