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6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary
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2 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 6 130.1 sq m
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Groveland, CA
- Place, Rainbow Pool7 min drive
- Place, Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance14 min drive
- Place, Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance29 min drive
- Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)82 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Living room bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
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About this property
6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary
The most relaxing and amazing location to stay during your next trip to Yosemite is The Secret Meadows Retreat.
This A frame home is situated on it’s own fourteen acres of meadows and forest. It features one bedroom plus a loft bedroom, large living room with sofas and wood burning fireplace.
Frequented by deer and other wildlife this is an exclusive experience being offered as a rental for the first time, on a trial basis.
Driving through three gates and 300 yards down it’s private driveway will bring you to the home and the first meadow.
This is an old homestead site with just a handful of nearby cabins, all of which are far enough away to provide you with complete privacy (except for the deer, birds, and other wildlife). Adjacent to and surrounded by thousands of aces of Stanislaus National Forest which can accessed by trails and old logging roads from the Retreat.
Located just 400 yards from Hwy 120, approximate five miles west of the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park, in the Hardin Flat area.
This is an incredible destination that may leave you content without even venturing into Yosemite Valley, even though the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite is just another ten minutes down the 120.
Nearby horseback riding, river rafting and guided tours can be arranged.
The home is cozy, with one private bedroom with queen bed and TV, a loft with one double pillow-top queen and one full (plus an amazing view over the meadow), a dining room, fully stocked kitchen and a large, fourteen x twenty four foot, family room with a big wood burning fireplace, 42” flat screen TV on Dish Network, a desk with computer, and couches which can easily sleep two more.
Includes all appliances, a washer-dryer, hot water (strong pressure), central heating (plus a pellet stove in the dining room and the wood burning fireplace in the living room).
Keywords: Cabin, retreat, honeymoon, get-away, privacy, Yosemite, National Park,
This A frame home is situated on it’s own fourteen acres of meadows and forest. It features one bedroom plus a loft bedroom, large living room with sofas and wood burning fireplace.
Frequented by deer and other wildlife this is an exclusive experience being offered as a rental for the first time, on a trial basis.
Driving through three gates and 300 yards down it’s private driveway will bring you to the home and the first meadow.
This is an old homestead site with just a handful of nearby cabins, all of which are far enough away to provide you with complete privacy (except for the deer, birds, and other wildlife). Adjacent to and surrounded by thousands of aces of Stanislaus National Forest which can accessed by trails and old logging roads from the Retreat.
Located just 400 yards from Hwy 120, approximate five miles west of the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park, in the Hardin Flat area.
This is an incredible destination that may leave you content without even venturing into Yosemite Valley, even though the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite is just another ten minutes down the 120.
Nearby horseback riding, river rafting and guided tours can be arranged.
The home is cozy, with one private bedroom with queen bed and TV, a loft with one double pillow-top queen and one full (plus an amazing view over the meadow), a dining room, fully stocked kitchen and a large, fourteen x twenty four foot, family room with a big wood burning fireplace, 42” flat screen TV on Dish Network, a desk with computer, and couches which can easily sleep two more.
Includes all appliances, a washer-dryer, hot water (strong pressure), central heating (plus a pellet stove in the dining room and the wood burning fireplace in the living room).
Keywords: Cabin, retreat, honeymoon, get-away, privacy, Yosemite, National Park,
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
It's an incredible place for children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking
Important information
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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Groveland
Located in Groveland, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Groveland, CA
What's nearby
- Rainbow Pool - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
- Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
- Big Oak Flat Information Center - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
- Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance - 29 min drive - 27.8 km
- Pine Mountain Lake - 33 min drive - 33.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tangled Hearts Cafe - 9 min drive
- Lucky Buck Cafe - 9 min drive
- Rush Creek Lodge Dining Room - 9 min drive
- Rush Creek Tavern - 9 min drive
- Rush Creek Game Room & Lounge - 9 min drive
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Why they chose this property
I have been searching (and continue searching) for extradinary properties in the best natural locations.
Secret Meadows Retreat qualifies due to:
1) It's proximity to incredible Yosemite National Park
2) It's unsurpassable privacy, peace and quiet
3) The rarity of having fourteen privately owned acres of perfect meadows and forest
4) The variety of incredible activities which can be experienced in the immediately surrounding area
Secret Meadows Retreat qualifies due to:
1) It's proximity to incredible Yosemite National Park
2) It's unsurpassable privacy, peace and quiet
3) The rarity of having fourteen privately owned acres of perfect meadows and forest
4) The variety of incredible activities which can be experienced in the immediately surrounding area
What makes this property unique
Watching deer graze in our meadows (seasonal)
Stargazing from our fire circle
On site or nearby horseback riding, whitewater rafting (seasonal), snowshoeing (seasonal), hiking, mountain biking, waterfall viewing, fishing, boating, cliff jumping (into Rainbow Pool - 1 mile), bird watching, horseshoes, volleyball or badminton plus much, much more.
Stargazing from our fire circle
On site or nearby horseback riding, whitewater rafting (seasonal), snowshoeing (seasonal), hiking, mountain biking, waterfall viewing, fishing, boating, cliff jumping (into Rainbow Pool - 1 mile), bird watching, horseshoes, volleyball or badminton plus much, much more.
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