The River House. Literally on the river.....

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

El Portal, CA

El Portal Market11 min drive
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance17 min drive
Yosemite Valley20 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Hello and thank you for taking a look at our listing!
Our River House is literally a stones throw from the mighty Merced River. The view and the sound of the river running by is spectacular. If you like sleeping to the sound of river rapids, then this is the place for you! Fishing right out the front door.
Swimming, hiking, bike riding, fishing, photography and more right there at your fingertips.
The house is 5.87 miles from the Yosemite Park Line.

Property manager

MARC JONES

Languages

English, Russian

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

El Portal

Located in El Portal, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. El Portal Market and Yosemite Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

El Portal, CA

What's nearby

El Portal Market - 11 min drive
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 17 min drive
Yosemite Valley - 20 min drive
Tunnel View - 31 min drive
El Capitan - 44 min drive

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

The River Restaurant & Lounge - 13 min drive
Parkside Pizza - 13 min drive
Canyon Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
Cedar House Restaurant - 11 min drive
Little Bear Pizza - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House. Literally on the river..... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at The River House. Literally on the river.....?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House. Literally on the river.....?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House. Literally on the river..... located?

Situated in El Portal, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Stanislaus National Forest. Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

sharla c.

24 June 2022

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

Respite by the River

This was our first time visiting Yosemite and surrounding areas, and it was everything we’d hoped for. I had researched and planned for 3 years, (COVID delayed our plans), and chose the Incline house mainly for its location. After all the exploration we did, in and around the park we realized El Portal was the closest and most efficient entrance to the park. We had zero wait time the entire week with very little traffic. The house was perfect for the 3 of us. The photos don’t do it justice. It was comfortable and provided everything we needed (except for the microwave which didn’t work, though we survived without popcorn ;). We did, however, cook quite a bit. If you’re coming from Fresno I recommend stopping in Oakhurst or Mariposa for groceries. And get enough for your stay because it’s a long drive back there for more. There’s a small market in El Portal if you need something basic in a pinch. There’s gas there as well. It was a very remote and quiet area with just the soothing sound of the flowing river. Every day we returned from a long day of hiking and sat on rocks with our feet in the ice cold river. Lastly, know that internet was sketchy…everywhere…even in the park. To sum up, I highly recommend this place. Thank you Marc!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

AJ P.

14 Apr 2022

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

Great river house close to Yosemite

This was a great find. The house is approximately 20-30 minutes from the Yosemite Valley floor and incredibly beautiful drive along the Merced River into the park. We didn't spend much time at the house, but it was great waking up to and sleeping to the roaring sound of the river. House has everything you need and great find compared to scrambling for the very few tent openings in the park. Market in El Portal has most of the essentials but pack your own meat and veggies. Tons of Newts for the kids to find in the backyard. Beds are comfortable. Internet is spotty, but who the hell goes to Yosemite for Wifi. Overall, I would definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arman T., San Diego,

3 Mar 2022

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

Wonderful Home

Owners were very responsive. The house had everything we needed and was close to Yosemite Valley. Great place by the river to relax and have some quiet away from the city. Stars were beautiful at night. Could not have asked for a better place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Los Angeles

3 Jan 2022

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

Terrific stay at the Incline House

We had a wonderful time at the Incline house while visiting Yosemite. We visited in the winter and the house was not only close to the Arch Rock entrance of the park but a warm and comfy sanctuary at the end of each day. The kitchen was fully stocked, bedrooms were cozy, bathrooms clean with soft plush towels and living and dining areas very well appointed. There is a lovely outside deck off the kitchen which we enjoyed and another off the master bedroom which was also lovely. The thing we enjoyed most though was the location of the home. The Merced River was absolutely beautiful and can be seen and heard from every room in the house. It's beautiful, tranquil and peaceful. We loved taking walks each day down the road and witnessed many deer, a bobcat, blue jays, woodpeckers and many red tailed hawks. On our walks we also loved the beautiful babbling falling steams going down to the river. The mountains were covered with freshly fallen snow at the high elevations which was delightful. In the evening the moon and stars were out in full force and truly a sight to behold. Communication with Marc was easy and he was attentive when needed. We really enjoyed our stay and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

4 Nov 2021

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

Great house and great location!

My sister and I stayed here for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our time here! The house was perfectly situated so that you feel like you are away from everyone, but close enough if needed. The drive into Yosemite each day was only 15 minutes (Oct/no traffic) so we were able to enjoy the beauty of the park any time we wanted. There is no reception at the house so make sure you have all of the check in instructions prior to getting to the house. The store at El Portal does have wi-fi that you can use if needed. We would highly recommend this house!! Had everything we needed and was super comfortable. THANKS!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021