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The Cottage Retreat Yosemite

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mariposa, CA
  • Place, Butterfly Creek Winery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cold Spring
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, California State Mining and Mineral Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottage Retreat Yosemite


The Cottage Retreat is conveniently located near Yosemite between the historic towns of Mariposa & Oakhurst. We're a scenic 45 minute drive ( lots of iconic photo opps along the way) from the Arch Rock entrance of Yosemite National Park and Bass Lake.

It is a fully furnished vacation cottage on 5 acres of pine trees, mountain views and clear starry skies. Created with deep relaxation in mind, the quiet private cabin features a well-equipped kitchen, two luxuriously appointed bedrooms, and one super clean bath. The cozy open great room leads out to an expansive wood deck with a view. Perfect place for a solo getaway, to disconnect from the world, romantic, family adventure or to write your next book.

Prime location nestled in the Sierras, this spacious and charming cottage is a perfect get away - with an inviting wood stove to relax by at night, and spacious deck with BBQ grill- perfect for star-gazing and breathing clean mountain air.

The Cottage makes for a perfect base camp to enjoy the attractions around, while having all the amenities and comforts of home!

There are 2 Queen beds, 1 air mattress , and couch space to accommodate guests. A Pack n Play is also available.

It is a quiet, beautiful, peaceful and peaceful space.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove shoes in the cottage

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mariposa

Located in Mariposa, this holiday home is in the mountains. Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail and Wassama Round House State Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Windows on the World Books and Art. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby jet skiing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, hiking and hunting.
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Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cold Spring - 19 min drive - 12.7 km
  • California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 25 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 26 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mariposa Coffee Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Creek Winery and Vineyards - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Birdies Roadside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yosemite Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage Retreat Yosemite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage Retreat Yosemite?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage Retreat Yosemite on 27 Feb 2026 start from AU$332, 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 The Cottage Retreat Yosemite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Retreat Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage Retreat Yosemite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage Retreat Yosemite located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cold Spring and Butterfly Creek Winery. California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Windows on the World Books and Art are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reviewing Mariposa

Extremely quiet and peaceful and beautiful. Very natural and isolated. Only problem was the full trash bags and where to put them. There was a receptacle on the deck which was already full from the last people so I moved it to the side of the house to avoid flies And placed our bags on the ground next to it. Hopefully as of this writing they have been collected. Definitely would return otherwise
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Hi there! Sorry our regular trash collector was ill and we didn't realize the trash wasn't being collected. We have taken care of it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite excursion

Set in a nice quiet location that is close enough to make day trips in multiple directions .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite hiking trip

Great place to stay near (1hr) Yosemite. Very quiet. Lots of wildlife. Beautiful view, w/ great sunsets and bright stars. Comfortable beds and well appointed. Close to town for groceries. Had a fun time. We’d come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage. Loved the view.

I stayed at Poppy Cottage for a full month and I loved my time there. The internet and cell service was reliable at the cottage, which was really important for me since I got zero reception practically everywhere else in Mariposa County. You get a great view from the deck, and the property is spaced far enough away from the neighbors where you have absolute peace and quiet, but not so far that you feel like you’d be in trouble in case of an emergency. The main attraction for me was Yosemite National Park. It took me about an hour to hour and a half to get to the El Portal entrance, and about an hour to get to the Mariposa Grove entrance. The drive is beautiful and I really didn’t mind it, but do take the amount of time it takes to get back and forth if Yosemite is a big draw for you. I’d highly recommend the cottage, and I won’t hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and peaceful cabin

Had an amazing stay in this beautiful and cozy cabin. The area is peaceful and calm which is great to come home to after a long day of hiking. Everything was provided from utensils to appliances which was really nice to have and very useful too. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misook K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot outside of Yosemite!

Nice and cozy property about 1 hour and 30 min outside the entrance of Yosemite National Park. You don’t even notice the time because the drive is very scenic and lovely. There is a full-size kitchen, ac, internet access, and you wake up every morning to see deer and rabbits which my kids loved. It’s on a private road so it’s like a little private oasis in nature after long hikes in the park. It’s also close enough to town to get extra supplies. My family had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views!!

This is a great cottage! my family enjoyed the amazing views and the friendly local wild life in the mornings on the large deck, the beds were very confortable, I wish the house had a hot tub, after long days of hicking the parks it would be very nice 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but cozy.

Enough room for our small group of 4. Very clean, kitchen is well equipped. Enjoyed the terrace and grill for our sunset dinners. Sightings of deers and bunnies. Would most definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Needs some TLC

Needs a little more attention. Great back patio. Quiet. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Epigmenio N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelente lugar!!

Nos encanto el lugar, hermosos paisajes alrededor y muy tranquilo, claro q la recomendamos y si regresariamos otra vez!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite weekend getaway

Poppy Cottage was only an hour away from Yosemite. Very quiet and clean everything pictured in the photos when reserving the cottage is exactly what we expected. If you want to get away from the city I highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, everything as described!

I had a really great stay at this location! Everything was clean and well-maintained. The deck is really great to watch the sunsets or the birds! There is lots of privacy and some horses next door! Two things that might be not obvious from the listing are that because of a storm, many of the trees in the whole area have fallen and the property (as all properties in the area) is still in the process of cleaning up fallen trees. Also, access to the property is on a well-maintained gravel road, so expect to get some dust on your car.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2021
Thank you ! We would welcome you back any time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

a few odd situations

Upon arriving at the house at dusk we had difficulty finding the street that the house was on- the small street sign was not well lit after dark. In addition, the house number given on vrbo was not correct so we drove around a bit before finding the house. The communication with the home owner was very poor as she was not easy to communicate with. The shower broke and we did not hear from her until the morning- it was a very short form of communication. The day when the handy man came to the house to fix the shower, somehow an extra lazy boy made its way into the house. A nice gesture I’m sure, but I have to say it left us flabbergasted. It would have been nice to have been given a heads up about additional furniture being added to the living room when we were hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

couldn’t be easier to book. Property owner is friendly and responsive. View is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a bit remote but overall a very relaxing and clean and family-friendly place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Poppy cottage

Great place for a romantic getaway, beautiful view from the back patio
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

fantastic hide away

Poppy cottage is very secluded with a fantastic view of the lake and forest. The cottage was very clean and had most amenities required, it could do with a new shower as there was no water pressure. However make sure you bring plenty food supplies as the nearest store is just over a mile away and was very expensive. The nearest grocery store was a 30 minute drive. We chose to stay at Poppy cottage so we could visit Yosemite national park. It took us 1 and half hours in the car to reach lower Yosemite falls. If you are looking for a nice quiet place to relax then Poppy cottage would be perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi Marc, Glad you enjoyed the cottage. Sorry about the water flow... this is the first I have heard about that. I wish you had told me while you were here. I’m having a plumber out to look tomorrow! Thank you for letting me know! :)

About the host

Hosted by Zoe

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I am a real estate agent in Mariposa and I enjoy hosting vacation rentals in this trendy historic town. I recently traded the Hollywood fast-lane for pastoral life. I’m having a blast living and raising my family here.

Why they chose this property

This property is private little getaway spot that is perfect for writers who want to connect with nature while working on their books or screenplays.

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