Take in the beauty of Mariposa Pines this is a quite, warm and friendly mountain community located in the Sierra National Forest. A great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and relax surrounded by beautiful tree's and nature. Close to hiking. This spacious 1,250 sq. ft. home is the perfect location for couples, family or groups spending time relaxing and recharging for your next spectacular day taking in the sites and enjoying Yosemite Park. a hour drive ( 40 miles) from Nora's Yosemite retreat II along the Merced river canyon on scenic Hwy 140 and just 20 minutes (16 miles ) from historic town of Mariposa where you can enjoy antique shopping, restaurants and a large grocery store with deli, bakery and pharmacy. And if you find time visit our Mining Museum and Mineral Museum. Plenty of room in front of house for parking up to 3 cars. Large deck surrounds front of house with table and chairs, great for sitting out under the tree's visiting with family and friends or even having dinner. Nora's Yosemite Retreat II sleeps 8 people comfortably. Recently remodeled this is a 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath and game room. Open living room to dining room and fully equipped kitchen that includes refrigerator, gas stove and oven, dish washer, microwave, toaster and coffee pot ( coffee included ) stocked with pots and pans, dishes and glass ware, everything you need to feed your family and friends. Dinning room seats 6 people ( extra chairs available ) Living room has flat screen TV large selection of DVD's couch and love seat, wood burning stove (wood available ) Sliding glass door leads to another spacious deck in back of house with propane BBQ, table and chairs. All bedrooms have comfortable queen size beds. Plus there are two twin size roll away beds if you need to sleep 8 people, Master bedroom has 1/2 bath. Full bathroom has step in tub and shower. Separate laundry room has full size washer and dryer. If you are interested in a smaller house perfect for couples or couple with kid's check out my other vacation rental just around the block called Nora's Yosemite Retreat on Snyder Ridge rd. Property number 649529 on VRBO part of the home Away family. Check out the reviews. Surveillance camera outside facing driveway. NOTE: NO PETS ALLOWED NO EXCEPTIONS
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No shooting guns on the property
No burning out doors
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NO PETS NO EXCEPTIONS
NO PETS NO EXCEPTIONS
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About the area
Mariposa
Located in Mariposa, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Mariposa Museum and History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Windows on the World Books and Art and El Portal Market. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 28 min drive - 27.8 km
Windows on the World Books and Art - 31 min drive - 31.0 km
Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 32 min drive - 31.4 km
Mariposa County Visitor Center - 32 min drive - 32.5 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort - 32 min drive
Butterfly Creek Winery and Vineyards - 17 min drive
Cedar Lodge Restaurant - 50 min drive
June Bug Cafe - 33 min drive
Lushmeadows General Store - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Noras Yosemite Retreat II pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Noras Yosemite Retreat II?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Noras Yosemite Retreat II on 12 July 2026 start from AU$273, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Noras Yosemite Retreat II?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Noras Yosemite Retreat II?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Noras Yosemite Retreat II?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Noras Yosemite Retreat II located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Sierra National Forest and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Butterfly Creek Winery. California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Cold Spring are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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I loved the property it was really cozy and comfortable for my family , i am definitely coming back, everything that your family might need is available there.
Great place too stay for our day trip into Yosemite! Coming from Ohio whole house fans are a little rare but once I learned how to use it we cooled the house down at night!
Our family wanted to stay in the area of Yosemite but not around everyone. This was a beautiful place and worked for our family perfectly. It was an hour away from Yosemite but the drive was amazing.
This home was beautiful and well cared for. It was clean and very comfortable. Location was fine but it does take an hour to get to Yosemite. A beautiful drive. Owners are attentive and responsive. Very comfortable. When in the area we’d definitely stay again - thank you !
Charming spacious place close to downtown Mariposa
I came here with 6 friends and we had a great time. I'm happy the rooms were on one side and the living room on the other so we could stay up late and not disturb everyone. The place was clean and the kitchen was nice.
We stayed at the house for 5 night and it worked great, plenty of beds, kitchen with everything you need to cook and equal distance to two of the Yosemite entrances. Nora was very responsive and helpful during our stay.
Perfect family vacation. Only had 2 days wish it was more. Full size stove, washer/dryer, table for all to sit around and even a game room!! Very nice house to enjoy
We enjoyed our stay at Nora's Getaway! It was well stocked with towels, clean sheets, and plenty of kitchen amenities (including Mariposa coffee beans and a grinder to make your own fresh coffee in the morning (yum). It's about 45-60 min from Yosemite, but a beautiful drive all the way. Recommend!
We liked the house — it was clean, and the owner was really nice. He gave us very clear instructions and even shared the nearest market in town, which was super helpful. As my daughter mentioned, it felt a little scary at night since it’s in a very quiet neighborhood.
Very nice place and plenty of room. The home was very spacious and clean. Our three boys had their own bedroom and bed and space to do their own thing. We would definitely stay here again on our visit to Yosemite!
Nora's Retreat is the perfect place to stay when you want to visit yosemite. About equal distance from El Portal and South gates. The cabin is well- stocked with all the basis, plus some extras that made it extra nice. Extras like pantry staples in the kitchen and extra bathroom stuff. Nora is very inviting and thoughtful. I highly recommend this place.
All of us felt so good as soon as we entered the house. A very good place to have a retreat. So silent and just want to stay more. I am recommending this place a hundred
Percent
Elizabeth P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by nora schram
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Premier Host
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