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Yosemite's Suite Retreat's "Gingerbread House, Perfect for 2!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Yosemite's Suite Retreat's "Gingerbread House, Perfect for 2!

Reservation Requirement for 2025
Visitors who plan to enter Yosemite National Park between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Memorial Day weekend, any day between June 15 and August 15, or Labor Day weekend are likely to need a reservation. Visit the Yosemite National Park trip planning website or the NPS App for details, exceptions, and how to make a reservation. This system ensures all visitors, whether they plan in advance or decide last minute, can experience the park each day. It also spreads visitation across the day so that visitors have a better experience.
A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park on some days from May 24 through September 1, 2025, for those driving into the park between 6 am and 2 pm as follows:
May 24 through May 26 (Memorial Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday through Monday.
May 27 through June 14: A reservation is not required at any time.
June 15 through August 15: A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm every day.
August 16 through August 29: A reservation is not required at any time.
August 30 through September 1 (Labor Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday through Monday.
Driving through the park will also require a reservation if entering between 6 am and 2 pm. If you are planning to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 2 pm; vehicles blocking roads will be cited.

The 'Gingerbread House' is a rustic one-of-a-kind storybook A-Frame chalet with a loft. Absolutely adorable, loaded with charm and character however this may NOT suit some guests. The loft is accessed by way of a ladder with a 250 lb. weight limit. There is no bathroom or water up there, nevertheless this is probably one of the nicest rooms on the property. Set up in the trees offering the feeling of being in a tree house, a fantastic spot to relax, perhaps read a book, take nap on the queen size bed. We provide clean linens that have been washed in ECO friendly soap.
The main level offers a small well-equipped kitchenette with a small refrigerator, microwave, a large kitchen sink and a farmhouse table with seating for 2. Please note there is no stove/oven. There is a propane BBQ on the patio also.
The living/sitting area has a futon couch which makes a full-size bed, perfect for those who would rather not sleep in the loft or perhaps a 3rd person. There is a small 32-inch Samsung smart TV (no cable service). This cottage also offers wireless internet.
The cottage is best heated by the wood burning stove (we supply the paper, kindling and wood) however there is a small propane wall heater.
For the warmer days there is a wall air conditioner in the loft.
Adjacent to the kitchen area is a full bathroom with the “charm of yesterday” including a claw foot tub with the shower overhead and separate sink. Please note the water heater is small (20 gallons) and may not be suitable for warm baths during the cooler months.
Fresh clean towels that have been washed with ECO friendly soap, are provided for your use.
The steppingstone walkway outside leads to a cute small, covered patio area perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure.

We also offer for your consideration Yosemite's Suite Retreat's Little Bear Cottage, a 1 level studio cottage perfect for 2. VRBO # 359315

Property manager

Sharon Brantley

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside is fine from Nov through June 15th

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 340 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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
Property Registration Number T-0178

About the area

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Oakhurst, CA

What's nearby

  • Children's Museum of the Sierra - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Golden Chain Theater - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • River Creek Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 18 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Plazuelas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Round Table Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yosemite's Suite Retreat's "Gingerbread House, Perfect for 2! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite's Suite Retreat's "Gingerbread House, Perfect for 2!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yosemite's Suite Retreat's "Gingerbread House, Perfect for 2!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yosemite's Suite Retreat's "Gingerbread House, Perfect for 2! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Children's Museum of the Sierra, Golden Chain Theater and Fresno Flats Historical Park. Sierra National Forest is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Yosemite's Suite Retreat's "Gingerbread House, Perfect for 2! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10

We really enjoyed this suite and the proximity to the park. Communication was excellent, very clean and lots of charm. Thanks for a great couple of nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Incredible place. Loved the inside and the outside. Great location and wonderful hosts. Would definitely stay here again if in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Sharon was a wonderful host, and the Tiny House was lovely, cozy, and private, despite sharing property with host and another rental cottage. Instructions were very clear and informative, and Sharon was responsive and welcoming. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Such a cute cabin for a relaxing weekend in Yosemite. Host was so kind and helpful. Highly recommend and will be coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This was the perfect place for my wife and I! Close to Yosemite and the town of Oakhurst offers many restaurants and shops. nearby Mariposa and Bass lake were also fun places to see and spend sometime seeing. The Brantley's were great hosts and provided us with everything we needed. I would say it's a must stay for any couple!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10

We enjoyed our first Tiny House experience. The surroundings were very relaxing after long days of driving and sight seeing. If back in the area, we would look into staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We loved our stay at the gingerbread house. The house was exactly as depicted in the pictures, clean, spacious for two and comfortable. The kitchenette had everything you need. Close to town , Yosemite and Bass Lake. I would highly recommend this home for couples visiting Yosemite and Bass Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10

House was just like the pictures. There was good communication. The host was available and responsive. The house was clean and cozy and had everything we needed. This was a great location for us as we were headed to Yosemite for hiking and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The “tiny cabin” was the perfect place for our visit to Yosemite! The cabin itself had everything we could have needed and was so charming! The location was convenient as well. Downtown Oakhurst has grocery stores, cute shops, breweries, and wineries. Not to mention we were ~ 25 minutes fr South Gate of Yosemite and about 10 minutes from Bass Lake. Both were amazing! We are thrilled with our 2 night stay and wish we had longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

The little house was pretty cute and met our needs. Everything was taken care of nicely. The woodstove worked well, but so did the heater if we didn't feel like building a fire. The ladder was kinda fun and the bedroom upstairs was a good size. It was fun waking up "in the trees." We loved watching the Acorn Woodpeckers. The trip to the visitor center in Yosemite was 1.5 hours, but we expected that. The Southgate Brew Pub was a good place to eat. The property itself was lovely with lots of oak trees and birds. Thank you for helping make our trip a great one.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10

My partner and i stayed for 3 days and it was perfect! Sharon was very helpful and attentive, she even started a fire in the wood burning fireplace for us one of the days we were there. The property was beautiful and a great place to stay while we were visiting Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We loved our stay at this cottage! Everything was clean and well kept. The sleeping loft was a fun addition and made us feel like kids again. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We enjoyed the cabin. It was comfortable, cozy, private, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

We had an amazing stay at the gingerbread house. It was the perfect, quiet, romantic place for us to unwind after adventure packed days in Yosemite! There is a ladder up to the loft which was fine for us (and a cute addition!) but I can see how this may be troublesome for others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Exactly what I needed to rejuvenate from a long day hiking. Thanks for your great hospitality.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We would stay there again. The host was very accommodating and made sure the cabin was cool when we arrived. Especially since the temperature outside was very hot . The location was a short drive to Bass Lake. We used the bbq for delicious steak dinners. We totally enjoyed our 30th anniversary there. It was nice to be in such a cute & unique cabin!! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Sharon and Mike have an awesome property just on the edge of town that gives the feeling of being in the wilderness, but the convenience of being close to shops and restaurants. It is just as cozy as the pictures show. It is also very secure and I felt incredibly safe as a solo traveler. Sharon left great instructions on check in and check out procedures as well as many suggestions on what to do in the area. I ended up visiting Bass Lake, Yosemite, and Sequoia and King's Canyon during my stay. The latter two are a bit of a haul from Oakhurst, but so worth it. If you are looking for a comfy place to stay while exploring the wilderness, this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

All was first class. The loft was nice but not for those with limited agility. However the owners are very open about this issue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay here. Super cute place. Well taken care of and had everything we would need. Loved the benefits of being close to Oakhurst but feeling like we were in the woods. Great launching point for our quick trip to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

The Tiny cottage was "PERFECT!" It was beautiful and the hostess thought of "EVERYTHING!" to make it feel like home! My Wife and I spent our 30th anniversary there! We Loved it. The Hostess even helped me surprise my Wife with flowers in the cottage when we arrived. I would not only recommend this to everyone, but I would stay there if possible the next time we head out that way. Perfect experience! Would highly recommend if visiting Yosemite National park. It is close to the south entrance to the Park and close to Bass lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

This cute A-frame was a great find. It was actually more spacious then the pictures made it seem, and the small hot water tank still allowed for my partner and I to each take 10 min showers. The only downside is not having an oven or stovetop, but we made do with the microwave and outdoor grill. As a note for anyone looking to explore Yosemite, this cottage is a 30 minute winding drive from the park, however once you get into the park you have to drive another hour to get to the valley floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Great VRBO property and everything we needed was provided. Accurate description and excellent communication from Sharon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021