Ideal Yosemite Location: Walk Downtown & 45 min Scenic Drive to Park. EV Charger

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 785 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Mariposa, CA

Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail7 min walk
Mariposa County Visitor Center19 min walk
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch2 min drive
Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)92 min drive

Perfect place to stay when visiting Yosemite

Penni S.

Oct 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

King Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Benefits of a stay at the Hillside Hollow:
• Dining, shopping, and nightlife of Mariposa's historic downtown are just a short walk away.
• Our peaceful cul-de-sac neighborhood on the edge of a nature preserve features wildlife sightings through the windows.
• Easy access to Yosemite via the all weather route along the Wild & Scenic Merced River - you can even ride the bus!
• Our fully-equipped gourmet kitchen makes meal prep a breeze.
• A level 2, 240 volt EV charger capable of providing up to 40 amps.

We set up the Hillside Hollow with the comfort of our guests in mind. The kitchen is spacious, fully-equipped, and stocked with the basics for creating delicious meals during your stay. The open floor plan of our kitchen, dining, and living room allows your whole group to gather comfortably. Enjoy your favorite TV shows and movies from Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video and more. Our WIFI is on the fastest plan available in Mariposa for all your internet needs.

Each bedroom features cozy beds its own air conditioner/heater for keeping you comfy while you sleep. Large windows let ample daylight and breezes in when you want them, while blackout blinds help you get all the rest you hope for on vacation. The closets feature open shelving, hangers, and luggage racks to help you keep your belongings organized while making it easy to avoid leaving things behind. Each room has multiple USB ports to make charging your devices simple.

Our bathrooms were just remodeled with a focus on materials that are easy to keep clean. We added an extra large water heater so everybody can enjoy hot showers without the need for strategic scheduling. Guests have access to a washer, dryer, and ironing board for all their laundry needs.

Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the house during their stay. Our property features self check-in for your convenience. Each group will be provided a unique door code for unlocking the front door during their stay. Codes expire at the end of each stay, so prior guests will not have access while your visit.

To avoid clutter, all personal items belonging to the host will be tucked away in locked cabinets. There is a locked storage room in the back of the house that guests can not access.

We offer 3 parking places in our driveway, which includes a Level 2, 240 volt EV charger capable of providing 40 amps of power to keep your electric vehicle topped off.

A reservation will be required to drive into Yosemite National Park from May 20 through September 30, 2022, for those driving into the park between 6 am and 4 pm. Booking our listing does not provide you with a day-use reservation for Yosemite. Learn more and make a reservation on Yosemite's website.

If you have any issues getting a day-use reservation, riding the YARTS bus into the park is an excellent alternative.

Property manager

Michael Bilodeau

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking inside results in full loss of deposit.

Quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am are strictly enforced.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mariposa

Located in Mariposa, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra National Forest and Merced River, while Mariposa Museum and History Center and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Windows on the World Books and Art and El Portal Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 7 min walk
Windows on the World Books and Art - 8 min walk
Mariposa Museum and History Center - 16 min walk
Mariposa County Visitor Center - 19 min walk
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 2 min drive

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

The Grove House - 7 min walk
Happy Burger Diner - 15 min walk
1850 Restaurant - 14 min walk
Pony Expresso - 3 min drive
Hideout Saloon - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal Yosemite Location: Walk Downtown & 45 min Scenic Drive to Park. EV Charger pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal Yosemite Location: Walk Downtown & 45 min Scenic Drive to Park. EV Charger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal Yosemite Location: Walk Downtown & 45 min Scenic Drive to Park. EV Charger?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal Yosemite Location: Walk Downtown & 45 min Scenic Drive to Park. EV Charger located?

This family-friendly Mariposa holiday home is located on the riverfront, within a 10-minute walk of Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail and Windows on the World Books and Art. Mariposa Museum and History Center and Mariposa County Courthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Penni S.

2 Oct 2023

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

Hidden Hollow is a hidden gem

Perfect place to stay when visiting Yosemite

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Erin H.

22 May 2023

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

Nice property, excellent location

Great location, uphill from the main strip and very walkable, nice in the morning and evening. Property was very clean and had a nice stock of tea and coffee. Very comfortable set up at the house. Only complaint is that the sheets were made of a strange material, slick and uncomfortable which made sleeping difficult.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR S.

3 May 2022

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

The best choice

It is an excellent option to spend a few days in Mariposa. The house has everything you need, you do not worry about anything. The hosts know how to make you feel what a guest needs. The whole house very clean and tidy.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ha N.

22 Feb 2022

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

Excellent VRBO Close to Yosemite

This VRBO was fantastic. It's only an hour to the valley floor in Yosemite and 3 minutes away from several Mariposa restaurants/stores. Michael was always prompt with communication when I had a question or request. The house was so thoughtfully designed with easy check in/check out and signage; everything was spotlessly clean; the beds were comfortable; the bathroom was updated; and this had the best stocked kitchen I've ever seen as far as rental homes go. We had everything we needed. And Michael even left a hand written welcome note for us on arrival. Could not ask for anything more. 5 stars would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Will R.

5 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall an exceptional stay and some clarity

Our overall stay was very good and a few items of clarity are needed. Firstly the property was as advertised and excellent. Its a beautiful small home with a phenomenal kitchen and bathrooms. These had recently been remodeled and were done at a high level. The bedrooms were very good with a high level of control of the temp and cleanliness! It was very close to downtown, within a few blocks, and very convenient for all needs during our stay. The operator provided excellent communication and was readily available to take care of any issues and concerns. We reached out a few times, and he was responsive and very helpful. I think a co-owner lives on the property with two dogs. She was a delightful person and very kind to talk to us when she happened to walk by. There are a few areas of clarity that are needed that I feel were slightly misleading in the description of the property. The first is there are two other houses on this property. The listing makes it seem this house is on its own and isolated. The two other houses are occupied as one is the co-owner of the property and other house was visited twice while we were there. Also the drive way is used quite often as a turnaround by other people in the town so some traffic is present. Secondly, the "wildlife preserve" is merely a hill across the driveway and you do have another house across the street that has a garbage area in the visible vicinity. These are just clarifications and minor downfalls in the experience of this property. Again, it was an exceptional experience and we appreciated 99% of the experience we had! Thank you to the owner for a wonderful stay and experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Bilodeau

Twenty year Yosemite resident prefers to be boating the Merced, rambling a trail, indulging wanderlust, grazing something tasty, or toiling on a house project.