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An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.

Family-friendly holiday home in Mariposa with a hot tub

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Front view of Shanks' Log Home in the Woods
Front porch with custom hand-carved wooden rocking chairs.
Back porch with BBQ grill.
Rustic log cabin with a wood stove and warm wooden furnishings.
Great room with flat screen TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mariposa, CA
  • Place, Wawona Visitor Center
  • Place, Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite South Entrance
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living room

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.

For your ultimate mountain getaway, stay in this clean, comfortable and inviting log home.  With a fun mix of rustic and contemporary decor, this log home will give you an authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.

The spacious kitchen is equipped with all the basic cookware and serving ware to prepare a delicious meal.  You will appreciate the dining area with a solid wood table and hand-carved chairs. Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck while watch the wildlife go about their day. If you are in the mood for BBQ, make use of our gas grill on the back deck.

There are two ultra cozy bedrooms each with hand carved log beds. Bedroom 1 had a king size bed. The second bedroom with queen bunk bed and an en suite half bathroom. We have an extra long twin fold up bed located in the king bedroom closet which can be set up in one of the bedrooms or the living room - just let us know and we will set it out for you wherever you like.

In the living room, warm up during the winter months with the wood-burning stove or kick back and watch television with the family. With the “Smart TV”, stream Netflix, Hulu, YouTube or Amazon Prime.

After a long day of fun-filled activities, soak in the hot tub and let your body relax and rejuvenate. The hot tub is cleaned and maintained before/after each set of guests.

Guest access

Self check in by accessing a key from the lockbox. You will be provided a lockbox code found in the welcome letter.

There is ample parking on the driveway for up to five cars.

Interaction with guests:

We are happy to answer any questions and stop by, if needed. We are available through VRBO messaging, cell phone and text at any time of day - preferably not between the times 10 pm - 6 am :)

Other things to note:

We are happy to provide pet friendly accommodations! We allow house-trained dogs, but with some rules. First, it’s an extra $50 per pet for the stay. Further, we reserve the right to charge for any damage caused by the dog.

Second, please keep your dog in a crate if you leave the dog alone in the house for an extended period of time to avoid accidents in the house. We do not provide dog crates so please bring your own - along with a nice blanket and toys :)

Third, please clean up all dog waste in the yard. We do not supply poopbags, so please have your own supply.

Neighborhood overview

Conveniently located in between two entrances into Yosemite National Park - both 50 minute drives. 20 minutes to the historic town of Mariposa and 30 minutes to Oakhurst.

Our neighbors are friendly and enjoy the serenity of the area. So please respect the essence of the woods and keep the noise down after dark.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mariposa

Mariposa is home to this holiday home. California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Mariposa Museum and History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Butterfly Creek Winery and River Creek Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Windows on the World Books and Art and Children's Museum of the Sierra. 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

  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 20 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 51 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 54 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Yosemite National Park - 56 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 58 min drive - 60.2 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariposa Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • Birdies Roadside
  • ‪Butterfly Creek Winery and Vineyards - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Grub and Goodies - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities. located?

Located in Mariposa, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sierra National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cold Spring and Butterfly Creek Winery. California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Windows on the World Books and Art are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tchukon Shanks

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Originally from upstate New York, I moved to San Francisco in my 20's and lived there for 18 years. I had quite an exciting life in the city but in my 40's realized I needed a change from big-city living, which brought me to the beautiful mountains of Mariposa. I was trained as a french chef and love to talk about anything food related. Some of my other interests include photography, horseback riding, white water rafting, hiking, off-roading and most importantly...spending time with my family :)

Why they chose this property

My father was traveling to Yosemite and made a wrong turn ... or should we say right turn. He found the area so charming that he called a real estate company and returned the following month to check out properties. He fell in love with this log cabin and the rest is history.

What makes this property unique

Located on eleven acres this cabin gives you plenty of privacy with all the comforts and style you would expect from a modern lifestyle.

Languages:

English