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Mariposa Ridge Retreat close to town amenities and Yosemite Park. Deck hot tub.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mariposa Ridge Retreat close to town amenities and Yosemite Park. Deck hot tub.

Mariposa Ridge Retreat is a ten-acre hilltop home with panoramic views of the seasonal snow capped peaks in Yosemite and the quaint village below. Located just 1.5 miles outside of the historic Gold mining County seat of Mariposa, the 'Mother of California's Counties.' We are 38 miles from Yosemite National Park, and just ten minutes from the Merced River which winds along Highway 140 for 23 miles into the Park. One of the most scenic drives on the planet. Don't miss the river drive into YOSEMITE!
The home was built in 2005 and features a King Suite, a Queen bedroom and two full-size double beds in the third bedroom. There are extra twin futons & bedding for a small upcharge. There are two full baths. The master has a larger soaking tub. There is a 500 square foot deck with six foot circular HOT SPRINGS Spa overlooking the Mariposa Valley along with picnic table, umbrella and a charcoal barbecue. The water comes from a deep mountain well fed by year-round Sierra snowpack. Roam the ten hilltop acres along with deer and wild Sierra birds.
Bring your clothes and food (linens and towels are provided) and come home to peaceful mountain air and escape the rat race below. (Mariposa is the ONLY California County without a single Traffic Light!). PLEASE NOTE: Check-in at 3pm day of arrival and Check-out at 11 am. Be sure to visit our website for complete info.

Driving directions, parking instruction, home access information are given after full payment and picture ID is received. Our property information can be found at vrbo #90993. Call our business contact phone at (805)438-4444.
Big holidays are 3 night minimums to accommodate our cleaning service.
Please note we collect an 11% sales tax on the rental nights only to cover this fee that we pay to the county of Mariposa separately. See our web site at Mariposa Ridge Retreat.
(We reserve the right to refuse a booking for any reason; we have patrol service for security)

Keywords: Hilltop Home

Property manager

Steve & Susan Lach

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Please contact us at booking for pet permission

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 10 min drive
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 11 min drive
  • Mariposa County Courthouse - 12 min drive
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 12 min drive
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1850 Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miners Roadhouse 140 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Saloon - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mariposa Ridge Retreat close to town amenities and Yosemite Park. Deck hot tub. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Mariposa Ridge Retreat close to town amenities and Yosemite Park. Deck hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mariposa Ridge Retreat close to town amenities and Yosemite Park. Deck hot tub.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mariposa Ridge Retreat close to town amenities and Yosemite Park. Deck hot tub. located?

Situated in Mariposa, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mariposa Cemetery, Mariposa County Visitor Center and Mariposa Museum and History Center. Mariposa County Courthouse and Windows on the World Books and Art are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Mariposa Ridge Retreat close to town amenities and Yosemite Park. Deck hot tub. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home base for hiking
Nice property with great views. The hosts were easy to communicate with and we really enjoyed our stay! Mariposa is very close by and a great little town. This property was a great location for our hiking trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite hikers
The house was just right for our large family. Mariposa is close by for essentials, some cute shops and good restaurants. The drive to Yosemite is beautiful! Host was great with communication and information about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIE HELENE B.

Great property
We most enjoyed staying at Mariposa Ridge Retreat. The house is very clean, spacious and cosy. We most recommend it to any family wanting to discover Yosemite National Park. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Kimberly G.

Had everything we needed
Clean and quiet. Nice view from the living room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect for our 3 generation family time at Yosemite
Mariposa Ridge Retreat was the perfect setting for our family. Very convenient to glorious Yosemite and wonderful to come back to at the end of the day. We loved the view, the deck and the hot tub. We grilled out and ate breakfast in and the kitchen met all our needs. The 13 and 9 yr. old explored the property and looked for wild animals. One family member did see a fox early one morning. House was very clean and master bath is amazing. We highly recommend this property. I should also mention it was very quiet. No trucks were heard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Tim W.

deck was nice with a nice view. hot tub was great.
home was neat and bedding comfortable, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Heavenly, for sure!
Mariposa Ridge Retreat was wonderful. Quiet, clean, very nicely set up and the hot tub was my husband's favorite part! He was in it 3 times a day at least. We made day trips into Yosemite National Park everyday, so the location was perfect. An excellent retreat for sure. James & Rachel McComiskey
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen R., Flint, Texas

Beautiful views, homey property
While the property is out in the country, it was easy to find and a close drive to Mariposa. We were impressed with the tourist information center and the staff's knowledge of Yosemite Park. The town of Mariposa is charming with a great grocery store with good steaks and seafood in the butcher shop. The house was comfortable and spacious. While it was only my husband and me this time, there were two additional bedrooms with 3 queen beds. 8 people would be very comfortable. We enjoyed cooking out on the deck. It was too cold to use the hot tub, but it was certainly inviting. Glad there was a big soaker tub in the master bath! A large picture window in the living room looked over the valley and up the snow capped mountains in the distance. Red tail hawks sailed the updrafts and a chipmunk played on the deck. We will definitely stay again when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Beautiful home with all the amenities!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Winter Retreat
My husband and I had a great time at Mariposa Ridge Retreat. The house was clean and spacious. The hot tub was great and got very hot! If you are looking for a nice, quiet getaway, this could be your place. The owners were very quick to respond if you had a question. However, my one complaint is that I emailed about 2 weeks after our visit to inquire about how we were to get our $100 refundable deposit, and I was told to keep an eye out in the mail as they send a check. It is not one month after our stay, and I have not received the refund. I emailed one more time to ask if it had been mailed or when to expect it to be mailed, and the only response I got was the same as before "keep an eye out for a check in the mail". They did not answer my question on WHEN it was/will be sent. I would have thought that a refundable deposit would have been returned well before an entire month of your visit. So, we're still "keeping our eye out" and hope it comes soon!

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Great stay
My family of 8 just stayed here over spring break. We all had a great time! Very clean spacious house with a fully stocked kitchen. We loved having the hot tub after full days of hiking yosemite. The house is a short drive to the south entrance of yosemite, and a few minuet drive to the town that has plenty of restaurants and stores. The owners are very nice and helpful. We will defiantly be staying here again next time we are going to yosemite.

4/10 Poor

Shon H.

Disappointed. Some features misrepresented.
I wanted to take a "working vacation," so I could spend my days on vacation and work online at night while my wife was asleep. So I chose this property because it listed "Internet: YES" on the overview page. THE BAD: This property DOES NOT have ANY internet access. If you read the fine print carefully (which I didn't) , by "internet available" the owner means that there is WiFi available two miles away at some burger joint in Mariposa. Steve (the owner) told me that the "internet: YES" on the overview page was a "typo." Also the property isn't as secluded as the pictures would suggest. There is a house just 50 yards behind with semi trucks parked all around it, which I can clearly see out the kitchen window. You can also see and hear the neighbors when they are outside, or when they startup the semi trucks. This is more of a "ranchette" than a secluded mountain top retreat. May be considered "secluded" if you're from the city. THE POSITIVE: Great views of the sunrise in the morning. Hot tub out on the deck is a great way to spend the evenings. Very roomy, very clean. Master bathroom is HUGE, and very well stocked with linens. Just secluded enough to be quiet but NOT private. Easy drive to Yosemite. Overall great for getting away from it all, without being too far from it all. It gets cold at night the time of year we stayed, but the heat works well and there is a very nice faux fireplace in the living room which is cozy. PLENTY of blankets in the bedrooms. I would have given this property four or five stars if it had both of the only two features for which I rented it: the hot tub AND internet service. Because internet availability was misrepresented, I gave it a 50% rating because I feel I only got 50% of what I thought I was paying for. I suggest you call the owner before you book to ensure that all the features you may be counting on this property having actually exist.

10/10 Excellent

Timur D.

great location, wonderful cabin
Excellent base camp to visit Yosemite and the surrounding parks. Average drive to/from the cabin was about 45 minutes and its a fantastic drive. We really appreciated being able to make a quick drive down the the town of Mariposa to get supplies and enjoy a nice meal at the local restaurants. Cell service is non-existent on Sprint, however, AT&T has no issue. Some additional amenities would be nice. There is a tv but only a limited amount of channels. It would be nice if there bunch of board games/puzzles/cards to play or horse shoes/bags/bocce ball for outside. The cabin itself is very easy to get to and well marked with signs. It's comfortable and spacious with a great deck and hot tube. The hot tub was a perfect way to spend the evenings after a long hike. The owners are very responsive and will go out of their way to make sure everything is ok. We really appreciated everything they did to make us feel at home. Great price and great value for a trip to Yosemite. I'd stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

meg r.

newly weds
Clean, beautiful, peacefull. A perfect getaway. A home away from home.

8/10 Good

David F.

Nice alternative to Yosemite Area Hotels
My family of 4 + Grandma spent a lovely weekend at the house. It was exactly as described, right down to the deer wandering by the kitchen windows in the morning. The drive to Yosemite is lovely and Mariposa is nearby for groceries or a bite to eat.

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Awesome getaway!
What a wonderful place to relax! The Mariposa Getaway was just what we needed! We had amazing weather, enjoyed the spa and great accommodations. The house was clean and well maintained. Spent two days driving in and out of Yosemite...hadn't enjoyed the valley for many years. Steve & Sue are well known in Mariposa. The bonus for us...Butterfly Festival in town...very quaint and enjoyable. Beer tasting at Prospectors Brewery was fun. We zip lined at the Yosemite Zip Line in Mariposa. Learned so much about the history and people. Thanks for a great experience! We will definitely tell our friends about this great escape and come back again!

4/10 Poor

James J., HAYWARD

Mariposa retreat
It was ok. Yosemite was beautiful. Hot tub was best feature on house. No soap for dishwasher, no charcoal for BBQ Neighbor on property was working on big rig one day. Kind of broke the serenity . No I wouldn't stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Sophia C.

Wonderful getaway close to Yosemite
We watched the sunset, the moon rise, the stars...on our last day we watched the sunrise and listened to the birds... we were an hour from Yosemite and 5 minutes from town which we never went to because the house was fully equipped. Peaceful, quiet and a hot tub to relax after hours of hiking...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great Place to Stay for Yosemite
This is great place to stay if you are visiting Yosemite. It is about 45 minutes from the park and provides good access to both the west and south entrances. The 3 bedrooms all had nice beds and furniture with the rest of the house nicely furnished. There is a full kitchen, 2 full baths and a laundry room with washer and dryer. There is a very nice view of the valley and town below and can all be seen from the living room and hot tub. The town of Mariposa is about 3 minutes down the hill and provides some nice local attractions, grocery store and restaurants. The visitors center in town was very helpful in guiding us on our visit to Yosemite. The hot tub was a great way to relax our tired muscles after hiking all day. We felt it was a much better value staying in this house than in any of the local hotels.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

nice place
our staying at this retreat was very pleasant. The house itself and the amenities are a little bit outdated, but for the price you pay its very ok. The hot tub is not working properly, so i would not count on spending your nights in it. The kitchen has every thing you need, but all the pans and pots are kind of old. The outside deck and the views are great, and i think that counts the most, because we did not have too much time to spend indoors. From the house to the Yosemite Valley its a 1hour and 30 min drive (and we drove fast), but its still worth it. Rooms are spacious and clean, and 6 people can easily sleep there.

10/10 Excellent

Lyle S., Bakersfield

Very Satisfied
This is our third stay at MRR and it did not disappoint us. We really enjoy the hot tub, xtra fluffy towels, a fully stocked kitchen and we also noticed a fresh coat of paint. The fish were really biting, so it was extra special. We also tried the Zip Line attraction in Mariposa, what a blast. That really made the trip for us. Yosemite was always stunning. The BBQ had plenty of charcoal. Thanks Steve and Sue for providing us traveling public such a nice, comfortable, and homey place to stay. We will be back next year.

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia K., United States

Great vacation and relax place
This house is beautiful and amazing. Our family love it so much. We had great time full of joy and relax.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice views
The house is very nice inside, and the view is wonderful. Very comfortable for our group.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place! Close to Yosemite!
This home is clean and comfortable, really nice view and just about as close as you can get to staying near Yosemite Valley without having to reside in a hotel. The house has a solitary country feel and we saw wild turkeys and deer in the yard. The Valley proper is about an hour away, but it is a wonderful drive in and out -- although I suggest taking HWY 41 into the Valley if it is your first visit. HWY 41 has the "tunnel view" and it is spectacular. Mariposa has all the things you will need for restaurants and stores wise. We did make the trip to Oakhurst (1 hour round-trip) to take in a couple of first-run movies in their small multi-plex. I really enjoyed working with the home's owner, and he suggested visiting the Yosemite Zip Lines in Mariposa. We had two 18 year old boys with us and they had a BLAST on the zip lines! I would recommend this home to friends and family!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fall View
Wow, we were there in October. The views were beautiful; it snowed in the mountains and the town below looked like something from a fairytale. Mariposa Ridge Retreat was everything we wanted, Warm, cozy and quiet. A real treat. We will be back, that is for sure.