This historic country house was built in 1947. Now this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath house is a vacation rental. Its is conveniently located directly off the Hwy 140, in Midpines, on your way to Yosemite National park and ten minutes outside of Mariposa. Upon arriving you will be greeted by an eye appealing rock entry made from local Mariposa slate. The front door enters into a large living room. From both the living room and dining room kitchen areas you can look out the windows and observe the wild life in the meadow across the street. The large farm style kitchen is a great place for everyone to gather in. It is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. There is even a large beautiful fireplace to enjoy during the winter months. In the back patio area there is a BBQ for outside cooking and dining. There is also a fenced yard to the side of the side of the house with an herb garden. This country vacation rental is easy to find and is perfectly located to many attractions in the area. Yosemite is 19 miles from the house, about 40 minutes away. There is even a bus stop within walking distance from the house that can take you to and from Yosemite Park. In the spring months the Zyfer River Rafting is close by too! Mariposa is only 7 miles away. There are many cute shops and dining to enjoy. Also don't forget about the local museum and music on the green in the park during the summer. Mariposa also offers an adventurous zipline. Are you into dirt bikes and ATV's? You can bring those too. The house offers plenty of parking and the forest service trails are within a mile of the house with hours of outdoor fun trails to explore.
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About the area
Midpines
Located in Midpines, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail and Pioneer Yosemite History Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Merced River Recreation Area and Butterfly Creek Winery. Windows on the World Books and Art and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Briceburg Information Center - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
Merced River Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
Mariposa Cemetery - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
Mariposa County Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Pony Expresso - 9 min drive
Pizza Factory - 11 min drive
Happy Burger Diner - 10 min drive
1850 Brewery - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$269, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Midpines Hwy 140 House on your way to Yosemite located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Merced River and Merced River Recreation Area. Briceburg Information Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We had a wonderful stay in this somewhat rustic house.It has charm, character, and was very comfortable.The highlight was preparing and eating home-made meals with a crackling fire in the large fireplace in the kitchen dining room.It's a long drive to Yosemite Valley, so not convenient if you're planing multiple days in the park, but Midpines is a charming little town to explore.
Comfort and Charm: Our Family Stay near Yosemite NP
We had a wonderful stay in this quaint home with so much history. It’s a vintage style home with all the modern amenities. Just a 38min drive from Yosemite entrance and 8-10min from Mariposa. Amazing location! Perfect for all the activities we wanted to do.
Loved the "cabin in the woods" feel of the Midpines HWY 140 house. So close to Yosemite we were able to see all the sights we wanted to and had a nice cozy cabin to return to. Loved the fireplace and that it was all set up and ready to light when we arrived. We brought food to prepare and all kitchen necessities were there and easy to find. Lots of DVDs and games available for the kids too.
We loved this rental. Our group of 7 (4 adults, 3 children) stayed here while we enjoyed a couple of days at Yosemite. We loved how spacious this home was, and it felt cozy. We cooked a couple of meals and the kitchen had everything we needed. If we ever go back to Yosemite we will definitely stay here again.
Four of us stayed here and all enjoyed it. Super clean, great beds, outdoor grill was nice. Large and roomy. Cool to know it was once a roadside diner. Perfect spot for our trip to Yosemite. I would stay there again in a heartbeat! No complaints!
Lovely home located just past Mariposa on your way to Yosemite National Park. Huge kitchen ( I love to cook) huge fireplace and I loved the privacy in the backyard. The beds and bedding were so comfortable. The host was amazing and super friendly and so were the owners. My trips will be more regular and this will be my stop. It’s perfect!
Sabrina s.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jeanette R.
2 Oct 2017
Wonderful house and good location to visit Yosemite National Park!
The house and location is wonderful and met all our needs with all the essentials. The house has a wonderful feel to it, very open, nice and comfortable. I brought my daughter, and husband, my parents from Denmark and their friends. Everyone was very happy and loved it! We had a wonderful weekend stay and enjoyed visiting Yosemite National Park. Being close to Mariposa was really convenient as well.
Dave and Renee are wonderful hosts and we felt very welcome upon our arrival!
Lots of space and beds for the price! Big kitchen and living room, plenty of chairs. Lots of kitchen utensils and some food & spices in the cabinets. Layout is a little unusual with two bedrooms connected via sliding door. There is no true "master" either, as two bedrooms are connected to one bathroom and the other bathroom is across a hallway in the addition.
The central air conditioner in this house is LEGIT - after a hot day of hiking it was amazing coming home to a cooled house. House was also expansive with three big bedrooms and two full separate bathrooms. Was amply stocked with towels and had a nice big living area with TV that connects to Disney+ etc. and the washer dryer was right in the middle of the hosue instead of in a garage or something annoying. Convenient drive to Yosemite and also to downtown Mariposa, with the U shaped driveway for easy in-and-out. Also has an interesting provenance! There are photos adorning the walls showing that it was constructed as a cafe initially (which explains the amazingly large kitchen area with giant island, tons of wine glasses, cooking supplies and a bar with stools) and a really well written little book on the coffee table that explains the history of Midpines. We may come back again next summer for another stay it was perfect for two families as one of the 3 bedrooms has a bunk bed. Hostess was also the nicest lady - so responsive to our questions.
This house is right on 140 on your way in through the Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite. Unless you are staying in the park, it seemed to be one of the closest options other than a big motel right at the entrance. The house was well equipped and although a little more rustic had everything we needed. There is some road work being done between the house and Yosemite when we were there and so some delays both on the way into the park and back as well as we could hear some trucks buzzing by throughout the night. Pretty quick drive into Mariposa where there is a grocery store and multiple restaurants.
Mike M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Archival
6/10 Okay
tim h.
9 Apr 2017
Nice location - not real clean
The location was great for a visit to Mt Rainer. The weather didn't let us see the mountain. The hot tub was nice to use after a day of snow shoeing.
There was a lot of dust and dirt on top of the refrigerator when we checked in. It would have been nice to have a coat rack or hooks by the front door. We did not like the fuzzy sheets that were on the beds.
tim h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Mr. Haagsma,
I feel as if you may have reviewed the wrong property, as this property isn't anywhere close to Mt. Rainier, not do we have a hot tub. Maybe the property numbers got mixed up.
Property is a bit difficult to locate at night time. House was better than the pictures, place is clean and located in good location with respect to Yosemite.
Unfortunately, the furniture is very uncomfortable... The bed was sagging and way too soft. Everyone in our party complained and sleep came at a minimum. Sofa was also too soft. Our backs were hurting from the poor furniture.
This is a quirky old building. Used to be a road side cafe. The old timey photos of the cafe were a nice touch. The fireplace in the kitchen was awesome! Just looking out the kitchen windows to the creek across the street really made it feel like you're in the middle of nature. Not far from local shops and mom and pop restaurants. Still conveniently close to Merced river and Yosemite national park. The beds were nice but too soft for us. Also one of the beds was too high off the ground for some of our family members. Queen size only, no kings. But well stocked with dvds and games if needed. There was no working porch light so get there during day light, its easy to miss.
We would definitely stay here again. Wish i could live there forever!
Brooke M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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