Wow, What a View! Close to Yosemite *Spa* Ideal 4 Families 2 in Yosemite

"What a Fantastic place for a family, you've thought of EVERYTHING, for EVERYONE.  Thanks!!"

***FALL FOLIAGE SPECIAL*** Fall is a fantastic time to visit Yosemite as the best time to see that awesome, Autumn color is the last two weeks of October through the first two weeks of November. The weather is cooler (typically mid 60's by day) and the crowds have gone home so take advantage of this offer, book at least four nights from October 27th through November 17th and get 15% off your already low, off-season nightly rate (makes it just $165/night!)

Wonderful and welcoming, Vineyard View Vacation Rental is Ideally
located just outside the town of Mariposa, very near Yosemite National Park.  This historic home is set in the center of eight private, accessible acres amongst majestic Oaks, Cedars and Pines with spectacular, distant, valley views of the beautiful Butterfly Creek Winery and beyond.  

Most certainly, this a delightful retreat for couples, families and friends traveling together who want to be close to Yosemite yet still enjoy the luxury, comfort, and convenience of their own private vacation home.  It is all one level with three plus bedrooms: 2 King beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin bed plus foam & Aero beds for the kids. 

There are two full bathrooms, both accessible from common space (so no going thru someone's bedroom to get there) a big, beautiful kitchen with all new appliances and cabinetry, fabulous new tile countertops, extensive cooking utensils and a delightful dining area that comfortably seats up to eight. The open floor plan allows for comfortable, un-crowded companionship and the views from this room are amazing.

Vineyard View was built in the post Gold Rush era and has been tastefully renovated with impeccable style and modern amenities while retaining its original architectural allure. "How can you stand not living here?" (A recent guest asked upon arrival) 

The Master bedroom has a King bed, vanity sink, sitting area and large windows that treat guests to the magnificent views of the valley and grounds.  The second bedroom also has a King bed, private reading area and large windows with delightful views, these two rooms share the lovely hall bath that is all new, complete with a claw foot tub below a picture window with private view, corner shower and mosaic tile floor.

There is an Oak, Queen size Wall-Bed in the living room, guests staying here have a door between this room and the hallway that offers total privacy from the other two bedrooms when closed.  An added benefit of the wall-bed is it's romantic proximity to the lovely, stone fireplace and floor to ceiling windows with incredible, distant views.  There is also a quaintly done bedroom in the large utility room where guests using the Wall-Bed can enjoy a private place for their personal belongings as well as their own lovely, full bath and a twin size bed for quiet afternoon naps.

Guests here can enjoy a day in nearby Yosemite and return home to sit back on the Verandah in the comfortable, white wicker furniture and enjoy the sun setting over the peaceful garden and VIEW with the whispering winds blowing softly through the trees. You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll through the trees or down the storybook lane to the tasting room of the award winning, Butterfly Creek winery. 

We make a real effort here to cater to families traveling with children but at the same time, the home is appointed and decorated in a way that’s particularly attractive and accommodating to our adult guests, as well.   You’ll find an abundance of comforts, conveniences and useful items not found in many other vacation rentals and will instantly recognize, upon your arrival, why our return guest rate is as high as it is. 

We offer the use of a wide variety of baby/child items such as highchair, booster seat, crib/Porta-crib as well as lots of books & toys. The home is exceptionally child friendly and thoughtfully baby-proofed, there is play yard equipment, a sand box, cars to ride in etc. for the smaller children and if you're traveling with older children who need room to explore, there are lots of trails to follow, trees to climb, Ping Pong to play, a swing for fun and more here to keep them occupied while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the views...

***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

30 minutes from Yosemite National Park

While vacationing at Vineyard View Vacation Rental, you'll avoid
both the crowds, and the traffic and yet Yosemite National Park is
only a 29 mile drive away via the beautiful, all weather highway
which meanders through the Wild and Scenic Merced River Canyon.

Located at 2900' in elevation it does get an occasional, yet
manageable amount of snow without causing difficult access or
travel. A plethora of trees and the valley below provide welcome
shade and afternoon breezes on those hot, sultry summer days.

The Merced River Recreation Area at Briceburg is just 11 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.

The surrounding area offers a myriad of activities and adventure, we
provide guests with a book full of endless suggestions of places to
go and great, lesser known things to do.

You can easily enjoy Yosemite's south entrance from here 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 cross-
country ski or let the kids play and sled in the snow, beautiful
Bass Lake with its water sports, beaches and restaurants and the
historic Sugar Pine Railroad adventure, just to name a few.

~ Hot Tub
~ Piano
~ Ping Pong table
~ Board Games and tons of children's books and toys

~ High-Speed Internet Access
~ Satellite TV w/extensive channels, HBO
~ DVD/VCR ~ Stereo ~ CD Player
~ Phone and asnwering system

~ Beautiful, new bathrooms
~ Quality, Name brand beds
~ 2 King, 1 Queen, 1 twin + Aero Beds and Crib upon request
~ Fresh, perfume free Linens and towels provided
~ Beautiful Stone Fireplace - Firewood Provided
~ Central Heating/Air Conditioning
~ Indoor Washer/Dryer

~ Full, Gourmet Kitchen with ALL NEW Appliances
~ Microwave ~ Dishwasher ~ refrigerator ~ Coffee maker & Grinder
~ Extensive Cooking Utensils provided
~ Gas Grill (BBQ)

~ All Paper products provided
~ Extensive selection of baby and children's items
~ Your well behaved dog is welcome here

~ We use earth-friendly, natural products in all of our homes~

**Professional, in-home massage therapy is now available during your
stay at Vineyard View, by appointment.**

Guests here will find a complete book of directions, favorite places
and super suggestions for travelers to refer to when planning their
stay.

We are local, managing owners and live within 10 miles of all three
of our vacation homes. We have over 30 combined years living in the
Yosemite area and are nearly always available for assistance without ever being underfoot, or intrusive

From the Home, enjoy taking leisurely strolls, seeing Sensational Sunsets
as well as an amazing variety of birds, foxes, deer and other native wildlife.

Activities you can enjoy right on the property or nearby include
Hiking, Rock Climbing, Bird Watching(!) Biking, Tennis, Fishing,
Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, 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 (a
walk away!) and Golf.

You can enjoy downtown Mariposa's historic charm, its art
galleries, restaurants, 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.

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To secure a reservation please CALL US.  Reservations are taken by phone ONLY and we tend to book up well in advance so our availability is continually changing.

***Peak-Season Rates: April through September and Holidays***
$235 per night
$1500 per week (7 nights)

***Off-Season Rates: October through March excluding Holidays***
$195 per night
$1300 per week (7 nights)

~ Cleaning Fee:  $65 for 2 guests, $90 for 3-8 guests
~ 11% combined tax/assessment required on all nightly rates
~ $250 Security Deposit to reserve
~ Security deposits are fully refundable within 7 days of departure
...minus any possible damages and/or extraordinary cleaning fees

~ Pets are $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 eight (pls ask for
... details)
~ Additional guests 15/night, small children stay free

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice