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6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary

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Property grounds
Golf
Fireplace
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Groveland, CA
  • Place, Rainbow Pool
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance
    ‪29 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
Dining area

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,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
It's an incredible place for children
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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
No smoking
No outdoor fires or smoking. Quiet time is Sunset. First gate to be kept locked.
Please review ALL house rules before booking your stay. We will verify ALL reservation details after the booking.

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 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.
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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

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 69 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Rainbow Pool, Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Big Oak Flat Information Center and Tuolumne River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

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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

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.

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