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Fire Escape Cabin-12 miles to Yosemite Gate

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Your gateway to the great outdoors
    Guests love the location for its easy national park access.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Oakhurst, CA
  • Place, Golden Chain Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fresno Flats Historical Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass lake Recreation Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

+2
4 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Fire Escape Cabin-12 miles to Yosemite Gate

This arch-frame cabin is built with knotty pine and cedar beams offering guests a real cabin experience. The cabin is located in a residential neighborhood surrounded with tall sugar pine trees only 12 miles from the southern entrance to Yosemite. Spacious and clean arch-frame mountain cabin. Amazing location in a quiet residential forested neighborhood. Over sized bedrooms and tall ceilings offer a spacious feeling. This cabin was built with knotty pine and cedar construction resulting in an authentic cabin feeling. Guest have access to the whole cabin which includes 2 oversized bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Large bathroom includes a new spa-style shower. Cabin includes washer/dryer, full service kitchen with stainless steel appliances and standard kitchen supplies including coffee pot, crock pot and blender. Guests will be provided with a key code to access the rental at their leisure, however there will not be a host present on the property. The home owners offer detailed planning advice and links for guests as well as an on-call local caretaker. The neighborhood is very quiet. Several of the homes in the area are only used occasionally by out of town owners. Families of deer and wild turkey will often wander through the property. The setting around the cabin is very serene. No public transportation is available from this property. This cabin is located just 1/2 mile from the Sierra Scenic Byway. Also only 11 miles from the Southern entrance to Yosemite on Highway 41.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash all dishes used (using hot water and soap)
Return all toys/books/household items to the space they were found.
Leave home as you found it. Housekeeper is only paid to replace towels/bedding and sanitize house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 230982vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oakhurst

Oakhurst is home to this holiday home. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bass lake Recreation Area and Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Oakhurst, CA

What's nearby

  • Golden Chain Theater - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fresno Flats Historical Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Willow Creek Trailhead - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 16 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪South Gate Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fire Escape Cabin-12 miles to Yosemite Gate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fire Escape Cabin-12 miles to Yosemite Gate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fire Escape Cabin-12 miles to Yosemite Gate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fire Escape Cabin-12 miles to Yosemite Gate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fire Escape Cabin-12 miles to Yosemite Gate located?

Situated in Oakhurst, this holiday home is steps from Sierra National Forest and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Golden Chain Theater. Fresno Flats Historical Park and Bass lake Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was simply perfect! Very clean and comfortable and stocked with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Being close to the park was great, too! I would definitely stay here again, and plan to!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Property, Accurate Listing, & close to Yosemite South Entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jd M.

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

Great cabin close to Yosemite and cool city of Oakhurst!

We had a great stay here and would definitely book again if ever back in area. Cabin is fully stocked and has everything you could ever ask for. Hosts were great and check in/out was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

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

Great location

Great location to visit Yosemite with the convenience of having a town close by for groceries. The cabin was nice with comfortable beds and furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dru C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the Fire Escape Cabin. It was clean and cozy. The location was perfect for our hikes in Yosemite National Park. Our host was so easy to communicate with and was very responsive to us. We would definitley stay at this Cabin in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

cali trip

Awesome area! So much to see and do. Would come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa H.

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

Great stay

Our stay was so much better than expected ! We really enjoyed Kellys cabin. It is so cozy and the AC in the cabin really kept the place cool in this 90° weather. My 3 kids enjoyed playing with the toys and seeing the deer. Bass lake is only 10 minutes away which was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becca S.

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

Cozy Cabin

This cabin is adorable! Easy parking, several outdoor spaces to enjoy, and a washer/dryer made this spot ideal. Located close to restaurants/shopping and minutes from the south entrance to Yosemite; the host was very easy to communicate with and accommodating. The cabin did have WiFi, coffee/creamers and laundry detergent when we visited.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn K.

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

Super Cute

The property is just as described… super cute. Communication with the property owner was easy. Our only regret was that we could not have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolae I.

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

Great place to stay

Really great place to spend your vacation time. Everything you have at home can be found on this cabin plus the enjoyment of being close to the one of the greatest place in the Country. We’ll comeback for sure !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Esther M.

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

Convenient location to Yosemite

Convenient location close to Yosemite entrance, we’ll equipped space, lots of amenities for families with young children, and many tips for things to do. Great communication with host, would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Perfect little cabin

Well equipped cabin with lots of room for kids and adults to have separate sleeping spaces. Loved the deer in the front yard. Close to national forest and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian L.

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

Wonderful Cabin!

What a great cabin. We got in late and immediately saw deer on the property. Our kids were very excited. Kelly was very responsive to inquiries. This cabin was just a short drive to the park entrance. The place itself was very comfortable and had plenty of board games for the kids. I would definitively want to bring my family back to Kelly’s property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GERARD C.

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

Everything you need

We had a great stay at the Fire Escape! From bottle opener to extra blanket, it has everything you need. Communication was good with owners. The place is well situated. It is 1h30 drive from Yosemite Valley, but the road to get there is worth it! We recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

great cabin

What a great place to get away for a few days. We would definitely book it again if available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsa D.

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

Half dome stay

Awesome places! Definitely would come back next time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon j.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great location

we enjoyed our stay here at the fire escape cabin. The location to the south entrance of Yosemite was perfect. We were also pleasantly close to Bass Lake and downtown Oakhurst. If you plan to enjoy the lake, bring a umbrella, floaties and beach chairs. They do have 2 camping chairs available but as we live at the beach i appreciate a nice beach chair for a leisurely day on the shore. I do suggest a day on the lake or a quick trip to jump in and cool off. Like I said its very close to the cabin. We did cook just about every meal. The kitchen was adequately stocked. I do suggest if you use spices that you bring your own but plenty of salt and pepper. It was nice to have a gas grill on the patio. There were plenty of movie options and TV entertainment for the evenings after a long day of exploring. My kids are teenagers but it seemed to have plenty of toys and games to play. It had plenty of room for the 5 of us. The beds were nice but very firm. It has window ac in each bedroom which was a must this time of year. The shower was not that great. The pressure was minimal and the shower head made it hard to get the soap off. I loved that it had a washer and dryer with detergent available (although I brought my own just in case). The one bathroom is downstairs from the bedrooms and had plenty of space for more than 1 person at a time. The family room had wonderfully comfortable seating which I love. No air conditioning unit downstairs just fans. While we managed ok because we were gone during the hottest time of day we did spend an afternoon in the cabin and it was mildly uncomfortable with just the fans. I run 🔥 so take this as informational only. We are not big hikers so we planned other activities besides just exploring Yosemite. The sugar pine mt railroad in fish camp was close to the cabin and a wonderful way to learn about the history of yosemite logging. It was a nice train ride through the forest. We also went horseback riding at the Yosemite horse pack station. The trail was very rough. They are very strict about their bmi requirements due to the nature of the trails so be advised that they weight and measure each adult. They will turn you away if you don't meet the requirements. We love the water and spent an afternoon on the side of a beautiful creek just inside Wawona. The water was very clear and wonderful on a hot day. Bring a picnic and hang out. Kelly was great. She answered all my questions quickly. Ty
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winnie C.

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

Fire Escape cabin

Loved our stay! Close to the South Gate entrance to Yosemite and 20 mins away from Bass lake. Cute, cozy, clean cabin that’s well-cared for! Nice amenities! Kelly, the owner, was very responsive all the time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

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

It was a wonderful stay!

Owners made it easy, the cabin is beautiful and everything was close by which made the trip more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

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

Yosemite wow!

Loved our stay at the fire escape. Everything was thought of and more. Comfy beds and great amenities. Wished we could stay longer and enjoy more time in the cottage but spent most of our time exploring Yosemite! Thanks for a fab stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianna H.

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

Wonderful

This home is wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charissa G.

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

Great stay

Great stay for a family of 5 for two nights. We explored Yosemite during the day and it was perfect to go back to this property and relax in the evening. Nice location, very clean, all the amenities we needed. Nice deck to sit out. I’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Loved our stay at the cosy fire escape cabin

Really enjoyed the cabin good location, clean and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Close to Bass lake and one hour away from Yosemite south entrance, the drive to this is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Celina C.

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

Family Trip

We absolutely loved the location and decor of the Fire Escape Cabin! We were able to do all our grocery shopping at the local Vons and we were close by to Yosemite’s south entrance and also Bass Lake. The only issue we encountered were the amount of spider webs and the dusty furniture but that could easily be fixed. Overall, this cabin is fully stocked and an absolute must if visiting Yosemite. The Barreto family has thought of everything! The welcome binder has helpful information and having access to WiFi is great especially when traveling with children. Thank again Barreto family for making our first Yosemite trip easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Barreto

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Our family includes myself and my husband, as well as our three children. We love to camp, garden, swim, hike and vacation. We also enjoy music and photography. My husband is in the fire service and I am a flight attendant. We live on the Central Coast of California. We are involved with our children's activities and their schools making it hard to enjoy our cabin and the mountains as often as we would like. We enjoy sharing our cabin with others and knowing they will enjoy the wonderful experiences that the area offers.

Why they chose this property

After 10 years of visiting the Oakhurst/Bass Lake area we decided to purchase a second home there. We had dreamed of buying in the area for several years and often visited properties during our vacations. We purchased the cabin in 2004, but rented it to a full time tenant almost immediatly. We had several tenants over the years and didn't consider using it as a vacation home until February of 2009. We stocked the home with all of the comforts that other rentals we had stayed in offered. We also chose to decorate the cabin with items from the fire service, as we enjoyed the idea of sharing the toys/decor that we have collected over the years.

The location of the cabin is perfect for our needs. It is in a wooded residential neighborhood, offering the feeling of being in the mountains, but not feeling isolated. The drive into Yosemite is a short and scenic drive. The quaint town of Oakhurst offers all of the amenities that we need. From a movie theater to grocery stores. But our favorite is Bass Lake! We love the warm water and incredible views of the tree lined shores and scenic mountain backgrounds.

What makes this property unique

The cabin offers a wonderful central location. Some of the areas and activities that we have enjoyed while in the area include: Historic Yosemite Flats Park, trail rides on horse back, the historic Sierra Skyranch Inn (They offer some interesting ghost sighting stories and have been featured on several TV shows lately). We also have enjoyed a little gambling at Chuckcansi Casino in Coarsegold. A drive down historic Hwy 49 an hour or so are some of the historic gold country towns that we have enjoy visiting that include: Mariposa and (my kids favorite) Columbia. We have heard from several of our past renters that the central location for perfect for their visit to the area. We are thrilled they agree!

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