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Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!



IMPORTANT: IF BRINGING A DOG TELL US BEFORE YOU ARRIVE (PET FEE WILL APPLY)

Conveniently located off Highway 49 in California's Gold Country, on a historic parcel known as Trabucco Gardens.

During the Gold Rush days, Trabucco Gardens was a parcel of land cultivated as a vegetable garden, while Forty-Niners discovered gold in the area. The historic rock walls on property mark the perimeter where the garden once grew.

The joy of discovery continues here today. Now you can discover the vast riches our universe has to offer. Trabucco Gardens, located on 17 acres, provides you with a grand opportunity to stargaze using the observatory telescope. The robotic GO-TO telescope is available during your stay, and included in the rental cost. The open, rural nature of the property, which is considered "above the fog and below the snow", provides you with many clear night opportunities, even in winter.

The Trabucco Gardens House, newly constructed in 2007, is well appointed and available year round. Mariposa, the county seat, which is 10 miles south, has many essential services, along with many wonderful dining, shopping, and historic sightseeing experiences. Yosemite National Park's West entrance is located about 45 minutes away up Highway 140 from Mariposa.

We provide housekeeping service (not daily maid service), before and after your stay. Courtesy towels, coffee, tea, cocoa, popcorn, and guest soap are provided to welcome you on the day you arrive. Personal key code access provides you with convenience and security. Along with a fold-away sofa bed in the living room, a queen-sized inflatable Aero-Bed is provided for extra sleeping accommodations.

Because of the rural nature of the area, there is abundant opportunity for wildlife sightings, such as deer, wild turkey, coyote, bobcat, birds of prey, and perhaps an occasional bear. Seasonal creeks at the North and South ends of the property flow during winter and spring. Make sure to leave some time in your schedule during your stay for stargazing too.

Using the telescope, beautiful views of the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Cluster, and many other deep sky objects are yours to behold. The telescope offers a TOUR mode, which takes you to the best and brightest objects in the sky during your stay. Stargazing doesn't get any easier than this.

What on EARTH are you waiting for? Go mining in the INFINITE FRONTIER above! An inspiring adventure of discovery for the young and the young-at-heart is here at Trabucco Gardens.

NOTE: Please include a phone number with your inquiry in case our E-mail reply fails to reach you due to technical reasons. WE ALWAYS RESPOND WITHIN A FEW HOURS.

NOTE: If you are booking through EXPEDIA and are bringing a pet please tell us BEFORE you arrive. There is a required $25 PET FEE that must be paid.

NOTE: If you wish to use the EV Charger for your vehicle let us know at time of booking BEFORE you arrive. We will need to turn on the EV Charger prior to your arrival. A $40 fee must be paid before your arrival to use the EV charger (unlimited charging).

NOTE: We DO NOT have a swimming pool, regardless of what the amenities list may indicate. There is no tripod telescope inside the house - only in the observatory.

Keywords: Cabin Home, Cottage, Yosemite Stargazing

Property manager

Mike

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING IN DWELLING - OUTSIDE ON PORCH ONLY

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: IF BRINGING A DOG PLEASE TELL US (PET FEE APPLIES)

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 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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Trabucco Gardens Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat Cabin
Trabucco Garns Yosemite Gold
Trabucco Gardens Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat

About the area

Map
Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 19 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Inn Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bon Ton Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Original Bon Ton Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Original Bon Ton Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Javita Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area, Merced River and Bagby Recreation Area. Mariposa Cemetery and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 295 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 295 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Patricia S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
OK, I guess
Property is remote and very quiet. You could hear coyotes at night. Outside vegetation was very dry, not like shown in picture. Inside was OK, I guess. Wifi worked great. Fireplace was very nice and easy to use. DVD remote did not work at all. Only two very thin towels were available (yes, I did look in dryer and upstairs as instructed). Kitchen wasn't stocked very well. 2 wine glasses, 2 forks, etc. Owner did say to contact him with any concerns. I just don't feel I should have to do that. I'm on vacation, not in charge of quality control. The owner should know what is available in the home. That being said if you are looking for a place that is remote, takes dogs and don't mind these inconveniences, you may like this place. Owner was very responsive to questions and booking was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kam S.

Not to my standards
Was not the cleanest place, pull out bed was not accommodating, extra cot was broken. No Internet on tv, which was blocked on purpose so we couldn't enjoy any movies, they had DVD movies and DVD player but didn't had a remote so that didn't work. 3 forkes only door was annoying it kept locking us out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mariposa farm house
Very nice. Very clean and lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances H., Pine Knoll Shores, NC, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful visit
Lovely cabin close to Mariposa and Yosemite. Very comfortable furnishings and bed with well equipped kitchen. Relaxing front porch with ample chairs. A telescope to look at the dark sky was a fun addition. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool property
Location was great. Enough away from town, but close enough to get there in about 15 minutes. About an hour outside Yosemite, so it made our stay great. The stairs inside were quite steep and the wood floors were kinda slick for dogs and maybe the elderly. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay near Yosemite
Nice place. Very comfortable. Owner was very responsive and check-in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get-away.
Nice place with a short drive into Mariposa. Enjoyed sitting on the porch and hearing owls and coyotes during the night. Comfortable seating and bedding. The 45 minute drive into Yosemite was not difficult.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Living the quiet life
It was wonderful to hear nature sounds without the background traffic noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
Very nice clean place had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice facility
We absolutely enjoyed our 5 day stay in this nice quaint cottage. We enjoyed it so much that we were sad to have to leave. Communication with the owner and housekeeper was excellent. If we were provided the opportunity in the future we would definitely love to come back for another stay. Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway
Great place, well accommodated. Host was extremely attentive to any questions we had and very thorough. Super great place to get away and only about 45 mins from Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Everything is as described and the owner was great at communicating with me. Will be staying there again in the next couple of weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty location. Rural but close enough to town so a person can enjoy the restaurants and stores in town. The owner, Mike, was very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Confortable
We had such a great time, instruction were provided to detail so we were able to arrive with no problems , several blankets and pillows available Only recommendation is to provode larger pans to make breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy O., Simonton, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet!
This was a great home base for my wife and I during our visit to Yosemite! The cabin is clean and off the road a bit so it’s nice and quiet and dark, just as we wanted. Owner left a snack basket for us which was a nice touch. Only surprise was that the Master BR was on the second floor and the bathroom upstairs didn’t have a bath or shower in it. Not that big of a big deal, but worth noting. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite vacation
It was perfect for the pups and us! The drive to Yosemite was an hour long, but you could walk your dogs around the loop and the ride was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW...Mariposa and Yosemite in sunset + SNOW
We were blown away by the beauty of God's creation and the incredible setting on this property and the idyllic log cabin yet modern feel. If you want boring corporate straight lines and not timber, fireplaces, telescopes, river, mountain sunrises and sunsets please stay away and leave this property for the rest of us. if I didn't live in Australia I'd be back next year. Since I can't it's wide open for a March- April stay. The property is identical to photos but what you can;t properly appreciate is the setting nestled in a valley, river below, sunrises over one hill behind the property, sunsets over another in front. It's the one place on our 15 day California USA trip we would have loved to have added a rest day into to just hang around on site. I loved Yosemite in 1985 in the summer...but I was enchanted by both Yosemite and this Bear Valley/Mariposa region in late winter/early spring. Bucket list ticked...but I want more... PS Site manger Troy was great. Do yourself a favor and get to know at least one local...it's worth it...they're worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Son N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and Cozy Stay
Great and very well built cabin in a nice location. A lot of room on the property to walk around. Went during Spring where the weather was perfect in the location. About an hour drive to Yosemite.10 minutes to a grocery store and gas station if needed. Owner is friendly and responsive when we called. Information provided by him were detailed where no further question were needed to be asked during our stay. Would recommend to stay here. Thank you very much again for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fermin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location with a Very Warm and Cozy Atmosphere
Loved everything about this place. The cottage was very cozy, but still big enough to not feel suffocated. The outside was lovely and a joy to explore. Really enjoyed the telescope as well. Proximity to Yosemite was also pretty great, took us a litlte under an hour to get there. I'm keeping this property as one of my favorites because I'll definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navendu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. The host went out of his way to communicate and help us when we needed it. We are definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

erich g.

Wonderfully quiet
Wife and i stayed 2 nights, rained the whole time. We stayed nice and warm huddled up in front of the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yedda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 2nd time here
We were here last year but rented the smaller cabin. This year, we rented the bigger cabin and as always, it was the best birthday celebration I can ask for. It's a very quiet area with the only noises are cows and frogs. It has every amenity that we can ask for and best of all, we were able to have our Josie with us to enjoy the cabin. This is a hidden gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024