Yosemite California Vacation Rentals Presents Listing #17489

Yosemite's "Little Lodge" An Uncommon Cabin ~ Spa & View

Single Family w/ 3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 10 w/ Jacuzzi

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Vacation Rental Description

"We had a fantastic time!!  The House was perfect for our group and the kids absolutely loved it  
here!"  
 
*** As you may have heard in the news, Mariposa County recently suffered an incredibly large  
wildfire. Thankfully, the areas nearby, and surrounding this particular home (including the view!)  
are a great distance from the damage and were spared, as was the town of Mariposa and all of  
Yosemite National Park.  Please rest assured that your choice to stay here would in no way be  
hampered by the affects of this tragic "Telegraph" fire. ~ August 5, 2008 ~ 
 
Serenely set near Yosemite National Park, this distinctly unique vacation home with a Hot Tub is set  
just just 4 miles outside the Gold Rush town of Mariposa and welcomes families and friends traveling  
together who are hoping to find that perfect place, close to Yosemite with plenty of personal  
touches, lots of room, a GREAT location and all the comforts of home.  
 
The Little Lodge is a one-of-a-kind 1500 sq. ft. 2 ½ bedroom, 2 bath Cabin set amongst the giant  
trees on 7 secluded acres and is conveniently close to Yosemite, Mariposa, the Merced River Canyon  
and the legendary Gold Rush region along historic Hwy 49. 
 
A relaxing, rustic retreat, The Lodge is comfortably furnished, has a fully equipped Country Kitchen  
with modern appliances and an awesome, sunken living room with large, stone, wood-burning fireplace  
(ample firewood included), 20' redwood cathedral ceilings, Piano, and vast picture windows  
overlooking the forest and beyond.  
 
* THE BEDROOMS * 
 
The unique and spacious bedrooms all have wonderful views to the surrounding trees and mountains.   
The Master Bedroom has a King-size bed, a sitting/reading area and a lovely daybed with trundle - A  
family of up to four can comfortably stay in this room. There is a small private patio area off this  
room as well which also offers easy wheelchair access, the kitchen and full bathroom are also on  
this same level. 
 
The upstairs bedroom also has a King-size bed as well as a loveseat, it's own full bath and separate  
Satellite receiver, TV, and DVD/VCR player.  There are vaulted ceilings with skylights, a twin size  
bed in the “Nook” half-bedroom and a twin-sleeper in the loveseat making it large enough for a  
family of four as well. The "nook" is a small room off this bedroom, great for kids! There is a  
Queen size sleeper sofa and an Aero bed in the living room for additional guests, if needed. 
 
We welcome and encourage families with young children and offer the use of a variety of baby/child  
items. We have gates, highchair, booster seat, crib/porta-crib, stroller, books and toys and the  
home is exceptionally child friendly as well as thoughtfully baby-proofed. 
 
There is a large, open, courtyard area that is complete with Badminton and swing set, kid's  
playhouse & slide, a seasonal campfire pit surrounded by an abundance of old growth, fruit bearing  
trees.  If you're traveling with older children that need room to explore then this is the place to  
be. There is plenty of room to roam, a separate satellite TV/DVD, hills to climb and games to play. 
 
We now invite you to come and wind your way up to this secret hideaway and enjoy a cup of coffee or  
a glass of local wine outside on the brick patio while enjoying the sunset through the trees. Take a  
short hike around the property or simply relax in front of the fire or enjoy the STARS from the open- 
air Hot Tub, the possibilities are endless here in this exceptionally clean, easy to find, well- 
appointed retreat. 
 
  *** LOCATION ***   
 
4 hours from Los Angeles 
 
2.5 hours from the Greater SF Bay Area/San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and San Jose International  
Airports   
 
1 hour from Fresno International Airport 
 
25 minutes from Yosemite National Park 
 
The Little Lodge sits adjacent to the small mountain community of Midpines and while ideally located  
for enjoying all that Yosemite and its surrounding areas have to offer, it is also perfect for folks  
keen on being able to just sit back, relax and enjoy themselves in their own peaceful, private  
paradise (and never encounter the tourists!).   
 
When vacationing at The Little Lodge, you’ll avoid both the crowds AND the traffic and yet Yosemite  
National Park is only a 28 mile drive away via the beautiful “all weather highway” which meanders  
through the Wild and Scenic Merced River Canyon.  
 
The Merced River Recreation Area at Briceburg is just 8 miles away and has small, sandy beaches just  
perfect for picnics, wading, and summertime swimming.  The river is also great for fishing, hiking,  
camping, wild life viewing, and for the even more adventurous, white-water rafting and kayaking.   
There are several commercial rafters who provide trips down portions of the river. 
 
Guests can easily enjoy Yosemite's south entrance too which is up Hwy. 41, outside of Oakhurst.   
Traveling that direction you’ll find things to see and do such as the world famous Mariposa Grove’s  
Giant Sequoias, Goat Meadow Winter Sports Area where you can let the kids play and sled in the snow,  
beautiful Bass Lake with it's water sports, beaches and restaurants and the historic Sugar Pine  
Railroad adventure, just to name a few. 
 
Located at 3000‘ in elevation, The Lodge does get an occasional yet manageable amount of snow  
without causing difficult access or travel.  There are great hills for sledding and incredible, peek- 
a-boo views of the distant snow capped trees and mountains beyond.  
 
NOTE:  When planning your itinerary, please keep in mind that we tend to book up well in advance.   
First Paid is first booked so please CALL to reserve. 
 
AND...:  If you are looking for a larger accommodation capacity, please see our listing "Million  
Dollar View..." Yosemite Vacation Rental" here on VacationRentalsdotCom, it sleeps up to 8 and is  
only four miles away!  

Vacation Rental Amenities

~ New, Large high-end Hot Tub 
~ New, name brand QUALITY mattresses 
~ Two King beds, 3 Twin beds, Queen and Twin sofa beds  
~ Full and twin-size Aero Beds as well as crib and porta-crib 
~ Additional sleeping capacity is available  
 
~ PIANO 
~ High-Speed Internet  
~ Satellite TV w/HBO in living room AND upstairs bedroom 
~ Separate Satellite Receivers  
~ Fresh, plentiful perfume free linens provided  
~ All Paper Products Provided 
~ Two full bathrooms  
~ 7 beautiful forested Acres to explore  
~ Gas grill (BBQ) 
~ Comfortable Outdoor furniture  
~ Cathedral ceilings with skylights 
~ VCR and DVD players 
~ Stereo with CD player in living room 
 
~ Beautiful Stone Fireplace with plentiful firewood provided 
~ Full kitchen with modern appliances, microwave, blender,  
~ Coffee maker, coffee grinder, dishwasher  
~ Extensive quality cooking utensils provided 
~ Indoor Washer/Dryer  
~ Phone 
~ Heating and Cooling systems 
 
~ Board Games and Children’s Toys 
~ Extensive selection of baby and children’s items 
~ Badminton, Swing Set, Outdoor Play Area 
~ Your well-behaved dog is welcome 
~ RV parking w/electrical hookup also available  
 
~We use earth-friendly, natural products in all of our homes~  
~Members of Sierra Club, Mariposa Chamber, and Audubon Society~ 
 
***Professional, in-home massage therapy is now available during  
your stay, by appointment here.***  
 
Awe-Inspiring architecture, beautiful furnishings and decor, quality beds and an incredible setting  
make this one-of-a-kind place the ideal vacation rental!  Escape the hectic pace of everyday life  
and relax here in this magical mountain getaway. 
 
"Enjoyed your facilities which made our group of senior hikers most comfortable.  The Hot Tub was  
used daily by most of our group to loosen our sore muscles from hiking.  Kirsty, Jerry & Evan:  You  
treated us like family and we greatly appreciated your friendship and accommodations, hope our paths  
cross again."  

Activities and Attractions

Guests here will find a complete book of favorite places and super suggestions for travelers to  
refer to when planning their stay. 
 
The array of activities right on and around this delightful property is impressive. Hike the grounds  
and discover relics left behind by the 49er miners or simply meander through acre upon acre of giant  
Cedars, Oaks and Pines as well as Dogwoods, Maples and fruit trees.  
 
"We had a wonderful time hot tubbing, grilling delicious meals, visiting Yosemite, Bass Lake, and  
swimming in the Merced River.  I even found a great path off this road just yards from here where I  
went jogging.  We spent five nights enjoying the Little Lodge, the one mistake was that we should  
have stayed a week instead!"   
  
Enjoy nearby Fishing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Biking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing, Bird  
Watching(!), Gold Panning, Shopping, Restaurants and Live Theater.   Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing,  
Swimming, Boating, Jet Skiing, Rafting, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing and sledding as well  
as great local wine tasting and Golf. 
 
You can enjoy downtown Mariposa's historic charm, it’s art galleries, antique and gift shops as well  
as the California State Mining Exhibit and the Mariposa Gold Country Museum. You can also visit its  
history center and California's oldest operating courthouse, or Tour local wineries and taste some  
of the area's award-winning mountain wines. 
 
"We had a great time here!  Loved the town; this area, cabin, and people are wonderful!  Thanks for  
everything, it was a most enjoyable time and a definite must come again.   
 
"Thank you for a cozy, quaint, and beautiful way to spend Mother's Day.  The flowers here are  
beautiful and the waterfalls at Yosemite were spectacular!  It was a pleasure to work with you and  
your home was perfect."  

Vacation Rental Rates

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Please click on the calendar link at the TOP of this page for convenient, up-to-date availability. 
 
***Peak-Season Rates: May through September and Holidays***  
$255 per night  
$1675 per week (7 nights) 
 
***Off-Season Rates: October through April excluding Holidays*** 
$225 per night  
$1400 per week (7 nights) 
 
~ $85 Cleaning Fee  
~ 11% County bed Tax on all rates 
~ Well-behaved Pets welcome - $15 Per night, negotiable - Restrictions DO apply 
 
~ Two to seven night minimum stay required 
~ Minimum stays dependent on Season and availability ~ Please Inquire 
~ Rates based on up to four guests, max. of ten (pls ask for details)   
~ Additional guests 15/night, small children stay free 
~ $250 Security Deposit Required at Time of Reservation  
~ Security deposits are fully refundable within 7 days of departure   
minus any possible damages and/or extraordinary cleaning fees 
 
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice