Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite
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About this property
Deer meadow ranch is great place to enjoy a mountain retreat. The house is conveniently located in the midpines area of Mariposa county, one of the easiest area to visit Yosemite National Park via Highway 140 and scenic drive along the Merc...
Location
Midpines is home to this vacation home. Mariposa Museum and History Center and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, 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 El Portal Market are also worth visiting.
Pet Friendly
Refrigerator
Coffee / Tea Maker
TV
Microwave
Hair Dryer
Guest reviews of Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite
9.5
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What guests think
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Travellers describe Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite, as a spacious, quiet home base with lots of room to spread out, peaceful dark skies for stargazing, and convenient access to the park without staying amid the crowds.
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Travellers describe Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite, as a spacious, quiet home base with lots of room to spread out, peaceful dark skies for stargazing, and convenient access to the park without staying amid the crowds.
Guests frequently praise the responsive host, easy check-in, and a well-stocked kitchen with extras, laundry, games, and a deck or yard for relaxing. Common drawbacks include hard or metallic-tasting water, occasional bugs typical of the setting, and some maintenance or supply gaps like worn items, stained towels, or few washcloths. Expect a comfortable, spacious, self-catering stay in a quiet, rural location within a 35–60 minute drive of Yosemite highlights.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate laundry, a deck or porch for outdoor relaxing and stargazing, board games, and a large yard. These practical touches add comfort for families and groups.
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Tracy J.
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Family of 5 stayed for 3 nights in August. House is lovely and spacious, with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped, there's laundry facilities, 2 big bathrooms and everything was spotless. It
Family of 5 stayed for 3 nights in August. House is lovely and spacious, with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped, there's laundry facilities, 2 big bathrooms and everything was spotless. It
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Gavin S.
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We really enjoyed our stay at Deer Meadow Ranch. John was very responsive and the property was large with lots of open areas. The open areas were great for our three small children as they had plenty of space to play. The proximity to Yosemite was why we booked it and it certainly made it easy to get back and forth. It was about 40 minutes to the entrance gate and an hour to the valley floor. Even on Labor Day weekend, we didn’t wait very long to get in since we would get going early. Overall, the place was as expected and we’ll certainly be interested to return in the future.
We really enjoyed our stay at Deer Meadow Ranch. John was very responsive and the property was large with lots of open areas. The open areas were great for our three small children as they had plenty of space to play. The proximity to Yosemite was why we booked it and it certainly made it easy to get back and forth. It was about 40 minutes to the entrance gate and an hour to the valley floor. Even on Labor Day weekend, we didn’t wait very long to get in since we would get going early. Overall, the place was as expected and we’ll certainly be interested to return in the future.
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Sujey G.
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
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Peter G.
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Super quiet and remote. Reasonably close to Yosemite. Although some of the kitchen furnishings were worn out and in need of replacement, it was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room to relax and spread out. Very poor AT&T connectivity, but WiFi saved the day. Loved having a washer and dryer!
Super quiet and remote. Reasonably close to Yosemite. Although some of the kitchen furnishings were worn out and in need of replacement, it was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room to relax and spread out. Very poor AT&T connectivity, but WiFi saved the day. Loved having a washer and dryer!
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Christa
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Peaceful home and surroundings. The owner provided several amenities including coffee, cereal, snacks and ramen. The kitchen was immaculate and spacious. Games for all ages as well as coloring books. I plan to stay here again for our next adventure.
Peaceful home and surroundings. The owner provided several amenities including coffee, cereal, snacks and ramen. The kitchen was immaculate and spacious. Games for all ages as well as coloring books. I plan to stay here again for our next adventure.
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Debbie S.
Oct 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice, updated home, close to Yosemite, with a deck perfect for watching the stars! The only drawback with it being in the woods is that it has hard water, a small price to pay for it’s location so close to Yosemite and nature. The owners leave filtered water in the fridge for drinking.
Very nice, updated home, close to Yosemite, with a deck perfect for watching the stars! The only drawback with it being in the woods is that it has hard water, a small price to pay for it’s location so close to Yosemite and nature. The owners leave filtered water in the fridge for drinking.
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Briana M.
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place! Close to Yosemite. They had a lot of great games and kitchen extras.
Great place! Close to Yosemite. They had a lot of great games and kitchen extras.
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John L.
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The house is amazingly large with two large bedrooms and bathrooms and large kitchen. The house is in a neighborhood away from the crowds with a large porch for morning coffee or evening dinner. The beds are comfortable and house is clean. Would recommend to all travelers!
The house is amazingly large with two large bedrooms and bathrooms and large kitchen. The house is in a neighborhood away from the crowds with a large porch for morning coffee or evening dinner. The beds are comfortable and house is clean. Would recommend to all travelers!
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yas o.
Oct 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a wonderful time here. The place is very spacious with large porch and backyard to relax. It's located away from the Hwy and the neighborhood so it is very peaceful and quiet. It's extremely clean and comfortable. Check-in was very simple and host was very responsive if you have any questions. Only 45 minutes to the yosemite entrance. I would highly recommend this place.
We had a wonderful time here. The place is very spacious with large porch and backyard to relax. It's located away from the Hwy and the neighborhood so it is very peaceful and quiet. It's extremely clean and comfortable. Check-in was very simple and host was very responsive if you have any questions. Only 45 minutes to the yosemite entrance. I would highly recommend this place.
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Kazuhide
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious rooms in a quiet, beautiful environment. Communication with the host was very easy and friendly. The view of the stars from the outdoor deck was outstanding.
Spacious rooms in a quiet, beautiful environment. Communication with the host was very easy and friendly. The view of the stars from the outdoor deck was outstanding.
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Cleanliness
Many describe the home as very clean or spotless. Recurring feedback notes hard or metallic-tasting water, occasional bugs, and some maintenance or housekeeping issues like stained towels, a clogged or worn shower, and overgrown landscaping.
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Janis V.
Aug 19, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely spacious house that is about an hour from the Yosemite Valley but there really isn’t anything closer in the area. We enjoyed quiet morning coffees on the deck and large rooms for our family of 5. The house was very clean and easy to find. The area is remote and about 20 minutes from a few restaurants and a grocery store in Mariposa.
Lovely spacious house that is about an hour from the Yosemite Valley but there really isn’t anything closer in the area. We enjoyed quiet morning coffees on the deck and large rooms for our family of 5. The house was very clean and easy to find. The area is remote and about 20 minutes from a few restaurants and a grocery store in Mariposa.
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Luis Alberto P.
Jan 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a regular experience, the place and the house were excellent, but we had problems with the water (it tasted like rust and the same in the shower), a bed with a bad smell and the plates, glasses and all the kitchen utensils with a bad smell, I'm sorry. I do this type of thing a lot, but in my travels it has never happened to me in the other properties, I hope they fix this problem in this property.-
It was a regular experience, the place and the house were excellent, but we had problems with the water (it tasted like rust and the same in the shower), a bed with a bad smell and the plates, glasses and all the kitchen utensils with a bad smell, I'm sorry. I do this type of thing a lot, but in my travels it has never happened to me in the other properties, I hope they fix this problem in this property.-
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Tracy J.
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Family of 5 stayed for 3 nights in August. House is lovely and spacious, with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped, there's laundry facilities, 2 big bathrooms and everything was spotless. It
Family of 5 stayed for 3 nights in August. House is lovely and spacious, with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped, there's laundry facilities, 2 big bathrooms and everything was spotless. It
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John H.
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The first thing we noticed when we pulled up was the grass was VERY overgrown. So it looked a little different than the pics we saw when we booked. It was clean and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay while visiting Yosemite NP. Except for washcloths. There wasnt a washcloth in the entire house. And the house is quiet buggy. We had to vacuum spiders from the ceiling on 3 occasions. The space is good. Plenty of room and the house has great potential it just needs some love. The water is definitely an issue. The smell is bad and our hair never felt clean after washing it. We brushed our teeth with bottled water. I believe the owner has tried to address the issue so i'm not sure if anything else can be done about it. Overall the house was just ok.
The first thing we noticed when we pulled up was the grass was VERY overgrown. So it looked a little different than the pics we saw when we booked. It was clean and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay while visiting Yosemite NP. Except for washcloths. There wasnt a washcloth in the entire house. And the house is quiet buggy. We had to vacuum spiders from the ceiling on 3 occasions. The space is good. Plenty of room and the house has great potential it just needs some love. The water is definitely an issue. The smell is bad and our hair never felt clean after washing it. We brushed our teeth with bottled water. I believe the owner has tried to address the issue so i'm not sure if anything else can be done about it. Overall the house was just ok.
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Sujey G.
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
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Michele C.
Oct 1, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
L’eau d’une douche ne s’évacuait pas : bouchée. Donc, la douche était sale. Tout le reste était bien.
L’eau d’une douche ne s’évacuait pas : bouchée. Donc, la douche était sale. Tout le reste était bien.
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yas o.
Oct 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a wonderful time here. The place is very spacious with large porch and backyard to relax. It's located away from the Hwy and the neighborhood so it is very peaceful and quiet. It's extremely clean and comfortable. Check-in was very simple and host was very responsive if you have any questions. Only 45 minutes to the yosemite entrance. I would highly recommend this place.
We had a wonderful time here. The place is very spacious with large porch and backyard to relax. It's located away from the Hwy and the neighborhood so it is very peaceful and quiet. It's extremely clean and comfortable. Check-in was very simple and host was very responsive if you have any questions. Only 45 minutes to the yosemite entrance. I would highly recommend this place.
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Julie L.
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The home is quite old. The kitchen and deck were the best features but the rest needs a little TLC. The towels were stained and very thin. The water smelled like rust and we didn’t feel comfortable drinking it. It’s just an older home that needs some updates especially the bathrooms. Our shower curtain was pretty gross and there were rust stains on the shower and sinks. It is 45 minutes from the park, which I believe was stated in the description, but another 20 minutes beyond that to the valley. A bit too far to drive every day.
The home is quite old. The kitchen and deck were the best features but the rest needs a little TLC. The towels were stained and very thin. The water smelled like rust and we didn’t feel comfortable drinking it. It’s just an older home that needs some updates especially the bathrooms. Our shower curtain was pretty gross and there were rust stains on the shower and sinks. It is 45 minutes from the park, which I believe was stated in the description, but another 20 minutes beyond that to the valley. A bit too far to drive every day.
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Music_lover 1.
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Property in great location near Yosemite (about a 45 minute to hour drive). Owner/Property Manager is communicative and the rental is comfortable and spacious. Would suggest bringing own drinking water as filtered and tap water has a bit of a metallic taste. Overall a great rental experience and we would definitely stay again!
Property in great location near Yosemite (about a 45 minute to hour drive). Owner/Property Manager is communicative and the rental is comfortable and spacious. Would suggest bringing own drinking water as filtered and tap water has a bit of a metallic taste. Overall a great rental experience and we would definitely stay again!
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Richard F.
Mar 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This a very large and spacious house, and the 2 acre property it sits in the middle of is gorgeous. The house is comfortably appointed, uncluttered and immaculate. A perfect place for two couples—we would rent it again with friends. Our host, John, was extremely responsive and accommodating.
This a very large and spacious house, and the 2 acre property it sits in the middle of is gorgeous. The house is comfortably appointed, uncluttered and immaculate. A perfect place for two couples—we would rent it again with friends. Our host, John, was extremely responsive and accommodating.
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Rooms
Rooms and common areas are spacious and comfortable with quiet surroundings; several guests enjoyed starry night views. Mobile reception is poor, while Wi‑Fi is usually fine but occasionally weak.
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Stephanie B.
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The proximity to Yosemite sold me on this home. The rural location provided a place to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing. The home was spacious and comfortable and the beds were great. I would definitely recommend this home for both couples and families.
The proximity to Yosemite sold me on this home. The rural location provided a place to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing. The home was spacious and comfortable and the beds were great. I would definitely recommend this home for both couples and families.
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Jen
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Even better than the pictures! So quiet, close drive to the West gate of Yosemite-close to half dome, Yosemite valley, the iconic park stops. Very comfortable and spacious.
Even better than the pictures! So quiet, close drive to the West gate of Yosemite-close to half dome, Yosemite valley, the iconic park stops. Very comfortable and spacious.
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Janis V.
Aug 19, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely spacious house that is about an hour from the Yosemite Valley but there really isn’t anything closer in the area. We enjoyed quiet morning coffees on the deck and large rooms for our family of 5. The house was very clean and easy to find. The area is remote and about 20 minutes from a few restaurants and a grocery store in Mariposa.
Lovely spacious house that is about an hour from the Yosemite Valley but there really isn’t anything closer in the area. We enjoyed quiet morning coffees on the deck and large rooms for our family of 5. The house was very clean and easy to find. The area is remote and about 20 minutes from a few restaurants and a grocery store in Mariposa.
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Tracy J.
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Family of 5 stayed for 3 nights in August. House is lovely and spacious, with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped, there's laundry facilities, 2 big bathrooms and everything was spotless. It
Family of 5 stayed for 3 nights in August. House is lovely and spacious, with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped, there's laundry facilities, 2 big bathrooms and everything was spotless. It
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Sujey G.
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
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John L.
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The house is amazingly large with two large bedrooms and bathrooms and large kitchen. The house is in a neighborhood away from the crowds with a large porch for morning coffee or evening dinner. The beds are comfortable and house is clean. Would recommend to all travelers!
The house is amazingly large with two large bedrooms and bathrooms and large kitchen. The house is in a neighborhood away from the crowds with a large porch for morning coffee or evening dinner. The beds are comfortable and house is clean. Would recommend to all travelers!
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Joern T.
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Particularly nice: The house offers a lot of space. It's also really quiet and private - you can't see any other building.
Particularly nice: The house offers a lot of space. It's also really quiet and private - you can't see any other building.
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Kazuhide
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious rooms in a quiet, beautiful environment. Communication with the host was very easy and friendly. The view of the stars from the outdoor deck was outstanding.
Spacious rooms in a quiet, beautiful environment. Communication with the host was very easy and friendly. The view of the stars from the outdoor deck was outstanding.
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Joshua M.
Apr 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a lovely spot to stay about 40 mins outside of Yosemite. Property was large, quite and clean with good furnishings. The wifi is pretty rubbish but nice to get away from everything nonetheless. Check in and out was easy and the property owner communicated well. Overall I would thoroughly recommend this property.
This was a lovely spot to stay about 40 mins outside of Yosemite. Property was large, quite and clean with good furnishings. The wifi is pretty rubbish but nice to get away from everything nonetheless. Check in and out was easy and the property owner communicated well. Overall I would thoroughly recommend this property.
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yair m.
Jun 13, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
A great house in the middle of a forest! Far from the main road and very quiet and tranquil. The huge living room is great for family time, and the kitchen is big and fully stocked.
A great house in the middle of a forest! Far from the main road and very quiet and tranquil. The huge living room is great for family time, and the kitchen is big and fully stocked.
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Service
Most guests highlight responsive, communicative hosts and easy check-in/out. One reviewer reported delayed responses and an access code error.
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Michael V.
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Overall, we had a very pleasant stay in this house. Checking in, I made a mistake of not downloading the check-in instructions and my phone had no service. That being said, the owner posted his phone number by the door. Unfortunately he never answered the calls or voicemail. Luckily, I found a door open on the other side of the house and was able to get in. Additionally, we had an issue where the kitchen circuit breaker blew that was a problem because the breaker box was behind a locked door. After a slow response, the owner gave us the wrong code which wasted a lot of time. Also, the house only had two wash cloths. Strange. All other aspects of the house were nice. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We even saw some wild deer in the yard and nearby wooded area.
Overall, we had a very pleasant stay in this house. Checking in, I made a mistake of not downloading the check-in instructions and my phone had no service. That being said, the owner posted his phone number by the door. Unfortunately he never answered the calls or voicemail. Luckily, I found a door open on the other side of the house and was able to get in. Additionally, we had an issue where the kitchen circuit breaker blew that was a problem because the breaker box was behind a locked door. After a slow response, the owner gave us the wrong code which wasted a lot of time. Also, the house only had two wash cloths. Strange. All other aspects of the house were nice. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We even saw some wild deer in the yard and nearby wooded area.
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James G.
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This place was perfect for us. It was remote, but 10 minutes from town, groceries, resturants, and anything you may need. Close to everything, but juuust far enough from the people in the park. We drove in on wowana Road once on our last day (the other route into yosemite), and let me assure you, route 140 which this house is located off of is the easier route and that alone should be a big factor. After a long day of dealing with others, abet In a beautiful setting, It is nice to come home to somewhere where life just seems normal. The house is spotless, The beds are comfortable, The showers are clean and hot, and all the amenities are there. There is beautiful scenery around you, And you can be sure you won’t be bothered once you get “home” For the night. Check in and check out is Easy and the host can be reached at anytime if there are problems, but there wont be. This is going in my favorites list if i ever make it back to yosemite.
This place was perfect for us. It was remote, but 10 minutes from town, groceries, resturants, and anything you may need. Close to everything, but juuust far enough from the people in the park. We drove in on wowana Road once on our last day (the other route into yosemite), and let me assure you, route 140 which this house is located off of is the easier route and that alone should be a big factor. After a long day of dealing with others, abet In a beautiful setting, It is nice to come home to somewhere where life just seems normal. The house is spotless, The beds are comfortable, The showers are clean and hot, and all the amenities are there. There is beautiful scenery around you, And you can be sure you won’t be bothered once you get “home” For the night. Check in and check out is Easy and the host can be reached at anytime if there are problems, but there wont be. This is going in my favorites list if i ever make it back to yosemite.
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Erzsebet H.
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very close to Yosemite and was a wonderful place to stay and only ~20 mins to get back after visitng. We enjoyed having a place to cook and relax when we got back from visiting Yosemite. Check in and check out was very easy. John, was very responsive to all the questions and had detailed instructions. Overall we enjoyed our stay in Deer Meadow Ranch.
Very close to Yosemite and was a wonderful place to stay and only ~20 mins to get back after visitng. We enjoyed having a place to cook and relax when we got back from visiting Yosemite. Check in and check out was very easy. John, was very responsive to all the questions and had detailed instructions. Overall we enjoyed our stay in Deer Meadow Ranch.
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Gavin S.
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We really enjoyed our stay at Deer Meadow Ranch. John was very responsive and the property was large with lots of open areas. The open areas were great for our three small children as they had plenty of space to play. The proximity to Yosemite was why we booked it and it certainly made it easy to get back and forth. It was about 40 minutes to the entrance gate and an hour to the valley floor. Even on Labor Day weekend, we didn’t wait very long to get in since we would get going early. Overall, the place was as expected and we’ll certainly be interested to return in the future.
We really enjoyed our stay at Deer Meadow Ranch. John was very responsive and the property was large with lots of open areas. The open areas were great for our three small children as they had plenty of space to play. The proximity to Yosemite was why we booked it and it certainly made it easy to get back and forth. It was about 40 minutes to the entrance gate and an hour to the valley floor. Even on Labor Day weekend, we didn’t wait very long to get in since we would get going early. Overall, the place was as expected and we’ll certainly be interested to return in the future.
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Sujey G.
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
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Jie J
Apr 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property was beautiful and clean. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware. The beds were comfortable. Great communication from the host. We enjoyed our stay.
The property was beautiful and clean. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware. The beds were comfortable. Great communication from the host. We enjoyed our stay.
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Linda V.
Jul 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We were looking for a get away to avoid fireworks! This home was peaceful and quiet for our dog who melts when she hears fireworks. We took this opportunity to visit Yosemite and it was within 45 min drive. The star watching around 11pm, was magical at the house. Host was responsive!
We were looking for a get away to avoid fireworks! This home was peaceful and quiet for our dog who melts when she hears fireworks. We took this opportunity to visit Yosemite and it was within 45 min drive. The star watching around 11pm, was magical at the house. Host was responsive!
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Ashley Z.
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed here to visit Yosemite and were also happy with the proximity to restaurants and grocery. Communication with the host was great, everything was well-stocked! Highly recommend staying here.
We stayed here to visit Yosemite and were also happy with the proximity to restaurants and grocery. Communication with the host was great, everything was well-stocked! Highly recommend staying here.
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harshal s.
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great time staying at this house and owner was very responsive to anything we required. Check out was easy.
We had a great time staying at this house and owner was very responsive to anything we required. Check out was easy.
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Richard F.
Mar 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This a very large and spacious house, and the 2 acre property it sits in the middle of is gorgeous. The house is comfortably appointed, uncluttered and immaculate. A perfect place for two couples—we would rent it again with friends. Our host, John, was extremely responsive and accommodating.
This a very large and spacious house, and the 2 acre property it sits in the middle of is gorgeous. The house is comfortably appointed, uncluttered and immaculate. A perfect place for two couples—we would rent it again with friends. Our host, John, was extremely responsive and accommodating.
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Location
Remote and peaceful setting within roughly 35–45 minutes to the park entrance and around an hour to Yosemite Valley, with dark skies for stargazing. Groceries and restaurants in Mariposa are about a 10–20 minute drive.
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Stephanie B.
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The proximity to Yosemite sold me on this home. The rural location provided a place to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing. The home was spacious and comfortable and the beds were great. I would definitely recommend this home for both couples and families.
The proximity to Yosemite sold me on this home. The rural location provided a place to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing. The home was spacious and comfortable and the beds were great. I would definitely recommend this home for both couples and families.
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James G.
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This place was perfect for us. It was remote, but 10 minutes from town, groceries, resturants, and anything you may need. Close to everything, but juuust far enough from the people in the park. We drove in on wowana Road once on our last day (the other route into yosemite), and let me assure you, route 140 which this house is located off of is the easier route and that alone should be a big factor. After a long day of dealing with others, abet In a beautiful setting, It is nice to come home to somewhere where life just seems normal. The house is spotless, The beds are comfortable, The showers are clean and hot, and all the amenities are there. There is beautiful scenery around you, And you can be sure you won’t be bothered once you get “home” For the night. Check in and check out is Easy and the host can be reached at anytime if there are problems, but there wont be. This is going in my favorites list if i ever make it back to yosemite.
This place was perfect for us. It was remote, but 10 minutes from town, groceries, resturants, and anything you may need. Close to everything, but juuust far enough from the people in the park. We drove in on wowana Road once on our last day (the other route into yosemite), and let me assure you, route 140 which this house is located off of is the easier route and that alone should be a big factor. After a long day of dealing with others, abet In a beautiful setting, It is nice to come home to somewhere where life just seems normal. The house is spotless, The beds are comfortable, The showers are clean and hot, and all the amenities are there. There is beautiful scenery around you, And you can be sure you won’t be bothered once you get “home” For the night. Check in and check out is Easy and the host can be reached at anytime if there are problems, but there wont be. This is going in my favorites list if i ever make it back to yosemite.
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Jen
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Even better than the pictures! So quiet, close drive to the West gate of Yosemite-close to half dome, Yosemite valley, the iconic park stops. Very comfortable and spacious.
Even better than the pictures! So quiet, close drive to the West gate of Yosemite-close to half dome, Yosemite valley, the iconic park stops. Very comfortable and spacious.
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Tiffany D.
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A weekend trip to Yosemite with the family was made easy with this location. We had 5 people and two pets. Communication with the property manger was fantastic. The property is out in the wilderness’s so be prepared for mosquitoes, bats, wasps, and spiders. Inside was super spacious for all of us so would would definitely stay here again when we come back to Yosemite. The drive there was gorgeous and totaled about an hour to get fully inside the park(the entrance is 35min). Loved our stay.
A weekend trip to Yosemite with the family was made easy with this location. We had 5 people and two pets. Communication with the property manger was fantastic. The property is out in the wilderness’s so be prepared for mosquitoes, bats, wasps, and spiders. Inside was super spacious for all of us so would would definitely stay here again when we come back to Yosemite. The drive there was gorgeous and totaled about an hour to get fully inside the park(the entrance is 35min). Loved our stay.
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Janis V.
Aug 19, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely spacious house that is about an hour from the Yosemite Valley but there really isn’t anything closer in the area. We enjoyed quiet morning coffees on the deck and large rooms for our family of 5. The house was very clean and easy to find. The area is remote and about 20 minutes from a few restaurants and a grocery store in Mariposa.
Lovely spacious house that is about an hour from the Yosemite Valley but there really isn’t anything closer in the area. We enjoyed quiet morning coffees on the deck and large rooms for our family of 5. The house was very clean and easy to find. The area is remote and about 20 minutes from a few restaurants and a grocery store in Mariposa.
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Gavin S.
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We really enjoyed our stay at Deer Meadow Ranch. John was very responsive and the property was large with lots of open areas. The open areas were great for our three small children as they had plenty of space to play. The proximity to Yosemite was why we booked it and it certainly made it easy to get back and forth. It was about 40 minutes to the entrance gate and an hour to the valley floor. Even on Labor Day weekend, we didn’t wait very long to get in since we would get going early. Overall, the place was as expected and we’ll certainly be interested to return in the future.
We really enjoyed our stay at Deer Meadow Ranch. John was very responsive and the property was large with lots of open areas. The open areas were great for our three small children as they had plenty of space to play. The proximity to Yosemite was why we booked it and it certainly made it easy to get back and forth. It was about 40 minutes to the entrance gate and an hour to the valley floor. Even on Labor Day weekend, we didn’t wait very long to get in since we would get going early. Overall, the place was as expected and we’ll certainly be interested to return in the future.
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Sujey G.
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
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Linda V.
Jul 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We were looking for a get away to avoid fireworks! This home was peaceful and quiet for our dog who melts when she hears fireworks. We took this opportunity to visit Yosemite and it was within 45 min drive. The star watching around 11pm, was magical at the house. Host was responsive!
We were looking for a get away to avoid fireworks! This home was peaceful and quiet for our dog who melts when she hears fireworks. We took this opportunity to visit Yosemite and it was within 45 min drive. The star watching around 11pm, was magical at the house. Host was responsive!
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David B.
Jun 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Close to Yosemite, a great place to stay and as advertised.
Close to Yosemite, a great place to stay and as advertised.
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Music_lover 1.
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Property in great location near Yosemite (about a 45 minute to hour drive). Owner/Property Manager is communicative and the rental is comfortable and spacious. Would suggest bringing own drinking water as filtered and tap water has a bit of a metallic taste. Overall a great rental experience and we would definitely stay again!
Property in great location near Yosemite (about a 45 minute to hour drive). Owner/Property Manager is communicative and the rental is comfortable and spacious. Would suggest bringing own drinking water as filtered and tap water has a bit of a metallic taste. Overall a great rental experience and we would definitely stay again!
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Guests rely on the well-equipped kitchen for meals, with occasional extras like coffee and snacks; a few noted missing utensils. Several recommend filtered or bottled drinking water due to taste.
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Erzsebet H.
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very close to Yosemite and was a wonderful place to stay and only ~20 mins to get back after visitng. We enjoyed having a place to cook and relax when we got back from visiting Yosemite. Check in and check out was very easy. John, was very responsive to all the questions and had detailed instructions. Overall we enjoyed our stay in Deer Meadow Ranch.
Very close to Yosemite and was a wonderful place to stay and only ~20 mins to get back after visitng. We enjoyed having a place to cook and relax when we got back from visiting Yosemite. Check in and check out was very easy. John, was very responsive to all the questions and had detailed instructions. Overall we enjoyed our stay in Deer Meadow Ranch.
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Tracy J.
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Family of 5 stayed for 3 nights in August. House is lovely and spacious, with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped, there's laundry facilities, 2 big bathrooms and everything was spotless. It
Family of 5 stayed for 3 nights in August. House is lovely and spacious, with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped, there's laundry facilities, 2 big bathrooms and everything was spotless. It
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Christa
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Peaceful home and surroundings. The owner provided several amenities including coffee, cereal, snacks and ramen. The kitchen was immaculate and spacious. Games for all ages as well as coloring books. I plan to stay here again for our next adventure.
Peaceful home and surroundings. The owner provided several amenities including coffee, cereal, snacks and ramen. The kitchen was immaculate and spacious. Games for all ages as well as coloring books. I plan to stay here again for our next adventure.
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Debbie S.
Oct 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice, updated home, close to Yosemite, with a deck perfect for watching the stars! The only drawback with it being in the woods is that it has hard water, a small price to pay for it’s location so close to Yosemite and nature. The owners leave filtered water in the fridge for drinking.
Very nice, updated home, close to Yosemite, with a deck perfect for watching the stars! The only drawback with it being in the woods is that it has hard water, a small price to pay for it’s location so close to Yosemite and nature. The owners leave filtered water in the fridge for drinking.
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Jie J
Apr 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property was beautiful and clean. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware. The beds were comfortable. Great communication from the host. We enjoyed our stay.
The property was beautiful and clean. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware. The beds were comfortable. Great communication from the host. We enjoyed our stay.
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Briana M.
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place! Close to Yosemite. They had a lot of great games and kitchen extras.
Great place! Close to Yosemite. They had a lot of great games and kitchen extras.
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Ashley Z.
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed here to visit Yosemite and were also happy with the proximity to restaurants and grocery. Communication with the host was great, everything was well-stocked! Highly recommend staying here.
We stayed here to visit Yosemite and were also happy with the proximity to restaurants and grocery. Communication with the host was great, everything was well-stocked! Highly recommend staying here.
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Music_lover 1.
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Property in great location near Yosemite (about a 45 minute to hour drive). Owner/Property Manager is communicative and the rental is comfortable and spacious. Would suggest bringing own drinking water as filtered and tap water has a bit of a metallic taste. Overall a great rental experience and we would definitely stay again!
Property in great location near Yosemite (about a 45 minute to hour drive). Owner/Property Manager is communicative and the rental is comfortable and spacious. Would suggest bringing own drinking water as filtered and tap water has a bit of a metallic taste. Overall a great rental experience and we would definitely stay again!
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yair m.
Jun 13, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
A great house in the middle of a forest! Far from the main road and very quiet and tranquil. The huge living room is great for family time, and the kitchen is big and fully stocked.
A great house in the middle of a forest! Far from the main road and very quiet and tranquil. The huge living room is great for family time, and the kitchen is big and fully stocked.
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Agnes M.
Aug 2, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Location of the house is great to visit Yosemite Park. House is huge with a lot of space. Host was great and was so kind to send us back some forgotten items. We only missed some butter knives and glasses in the kitchen, as we were 8 people and there were not enough for everyone…
Location of the house is great to visit Yosemite Park. House is huge with a lot of space. Host was great and was so kind to send us back some forgotten items. We only missed some butter knives and glasses in the kitchen, as we were 8 people and there were not enough for everyone…
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preeti C.
May 18, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
House was very clean and well-maintained. The kitchen had every utensil we needed, which made cooking easy and convenient. Communication with the host was smooth and quick throughout the stay. Overall, it was a comfortable and enjoyable experience, and I would definitely recommend staying here.
House was very clean and well-maintained. The kitchen had every utensil we needed, which made cooking easy and convenient. Communication with the host was smooth and quick throughout the stay. Overall, it was a comfortable and enjoyable experience, and I would definitely recommend staying here.
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Donna H.
Apr 15, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location if using El Portal entrance to Yosemite National Park. House was clean, and communication with host was excellent!
Great location if using El Portal entrance to Yosemite National Park. House was clean, and communication with host was excellent!
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Kazuhide
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious rooms in a quiet, beautiful environment. Communication with the host was very easy and friendly. The view of the stars from the outdoor deck was outstanding.
Spacious rooms in a quiet, beautiful environment. Communication with the host was very easy and friendly. The view of the stars from the outdoor deck was outstanding.
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Peter G.
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Super quiet and remote. Reasonably close to Yosemite. Although some of the kitchen furnishings were worn out and in need of replacement, it was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room to relax and spread out. Very poor AT&T connectivity, but WiFi saved the day. Loved having a washer and dryer!
Super quiet and remote. Reasonably close to Yosemite. Although some of the kitchen furnishings were worn out and in need of replacement, it was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room to relax and spread out. Very poor AT&T connectivity, but WiFi saved the day. Loved having a washer and dryer!
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Michael V.
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Overall, we had a very pleasant stay in this house. Checking in, I made a mistake of not downloading the check-in instructions and my phone had no service. That being said, the owner posted his phone number by the door. Unfortunately he never answered the calls or voicemail. Luckily, I found a door open on the other side of the house and was able to get in. Additionally, we had an issue where the kitchen circuit breaker blew that was a problem because the breaker box was behind a locked door. After a slow response, the owner gave us the wrong code which wasted a lot of time. Also, the house only had two wash cloths. Strange. All other aspects of the house were nice. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We even saw some wild deer in the yard and nearby wooded area.
Overall, we had a very pleasant stay in this house. Checking in, I made a mistake of not downloading the check-in instructions and my phone had no service. That being said, the owner posted his phone number by the door. Unfortunately he never answered the calls or voicemail. Luckily, I found a door open on the other side of the house and was able to get in. Additionally, we had an issue where the kitchen circuit breaker blew that was a problem because the breaker box was behind a locked door. After a slow response, the owner gave us the wrong code which wasted a lot of time. Also, the house only had two wash cloths. Strange. All other aspects of the house were nice. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We even saw some wild deer in the yard and nearby wooded area.
Property Policies
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Check-in from 16:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, there is ample parking available on-site, with a private concrete driveway and plenty of space in front of the garage.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed, specifically dogs and cats, with a maximum limit of 2 pets total. Service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not specified, so guests should inquire directly for availability.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Midpines, California, just 24 miles from the El Portal entrance to Yosemite National Park and 10 miles from downtown Mariposa. It is easily accessible via Highway 140.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are permitted at the property, with no specified age limit for free stays, as long as they are aged 0-17.
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