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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mariposa, CA
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
    38 min drive
  • Wawona Visitor Center
    51 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley
    61 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    26 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Mariposa

Located in Mariposa, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Sierra National Forest and Cold Spring. .This family-friendly vacation home is 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from Yosemite National Park and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Butterfly Creek Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 38 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 45 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 51 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 58 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 61 min drive - 41.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariposa Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Sportsman Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Grizzlies Den - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Triangle Road Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Country Kitchen Herb Farm - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Tchukon Shanks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Take Break Hectic Life Discovery Tranquility Country House
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Take Break Hectic Life Discovery Tranquility Country House
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Take Break Hectic Life Discovery Tranquility Country House
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An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
We were looking for a place to stay as we visited Yosemite. The cabin was located in a very remote and quiet location. Although the entrance to the park was about 1 hour away, we enjoyed having the cabin as home base after a long day in the park. We enjoyed watching the wildlife (deer, turkey, hummingbirds) as we relaxed in the hot tub. Overall nice experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this cabin in the woods!
This property is a great place to go to get away and enjoy the outdoors. It is cozy, we’ll decorated and spacious. Although it is a far drive into Yosemite (over an hour) we love the location! It ia half way between mariposa and Oakhurst. Our dog is in heaven there too. Lots of burrs when she runs around but it was worth every brush out. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it berry good place my husband and i had a great time
I really like the place I will like to comeback thank you for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C., Las Vegas, Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
The cabin is set back in a cozy dry wilderness with not much to do or see, but very private with a jacuzzi to enjoy. There is plenty of dish ware for cooking and other essential equipment. The washing machine and dryer is huge. I need to get me one of those. The beds were firm and comfortable. Overall, we enjoyed are stay and would return. Thanks for having such a nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edyta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and property. Quite and spacious. Highly recommend. My kids loved the hot top.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape the city
Great place to get away from the city. We visited Yosemite from this house and yes, it’s an hour or so to the entrance to the park, but we were able to do one entrance one day and a different entrance the second day. Both are beautiful drives from the house. The property managers gave lots of good tips for the area and great directions to finding the house. We really enjoyed waking up to all of the little bunnies and quail. Last day we were there we were visited by turkeys. It was hot weather but the house stayed comfortable with just ceiling fans. And grilled all of our meals on the deck with the propane grill. It was the escape from the city that we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Cabin look on outside - beautiful home on inside. Kitchen, laundry and main bathroom are upgraded with gorgeous appliances, countertops and flooring. Easy to follow instructions posted everywhere. No problem getting to Yosemite from here. Great value for what you get in this home. I highly recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rustic place
Great place to chill out. An HOUR outside of either entrance to Yosemite but it’s manageable and the drive on 140 is memorable, along the Merced river to the El Portal entrance. Would do it again!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful vacation home
Very updated and comfortable home/cabin with a rustic feel. On 11 beautiful acres with a small creek to enjoy. Loved the porch around the home. The birds were awesome too! Saw 2 bucks as we drove in on our first day! It was a bit of a drive to Yosemite, about 1 1/2 hours but the drive is gorgeous! It was lacking a bit on supplies, i.e. no cooking oil or Pam to prevent food from sticking on pans, no hot pads, only a couple bags for the kitchen trash cans and TV remote batteries were dead, but overall, we absolutely loved our time here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Cabin in the Woods
Well appointed remote cabin - away from the noise and crowds near Mariposa. Has everything you need and the hosts were responsive to any and all requests. 20 minutes from town, 1:15 mins from main entrance to Yosemite. Plan a day just to hang around the house - it's beautiful, quiet and relaxing. Enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

A great place to stay
We had a great time. Very relaxing and comfortable. We had everything we needed. Thank you for providing plenty of towels and kitchen essentials. We ended up having a movie night so all the entertainment options were helpful. We’d love to go back one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Peaceful Home
This was a nice place to stay for a couple days in order to visit Yosemite (1 hour and 20 minutes away). Amazing bathroom and well stocked. Had some maintenance issues but the owners were very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashwini K.

Amazing log-house near Yosemite
We had a great time staying here. The kids said it was like their dream house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Irene K.

comfortable cabin
Great location for visiting the parks and very comfortable cozy cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Lovely stay for Yosemite day-trips
Charming, quiet cabin. All the appliances and furnishings were very clean and high-quality. It took us 80 minutes to drive to Yosemite village, and we hit very little traffic. Good place to stay to access the park if you're willing to get up early to beat the crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie T.

It was a beautifully maintained cabin.
This cabin was a beautifully maintained, well outfitted jumping off point for our trip to Yosemite. The host was responsive and helpful. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Desiree K., San Jose

Log home in the country side
You will be staying in a wonderfully remodeled and nicely furnished log cabin home with lots of character and attention to detail. The house and its layout worked well for our family of 5 with 3 teenage boys. There is a lot of space, the beds are new and the loft, which sleeps one or 2 people and needs to be climbed with a ladder, is a fun place to hang out. The kitchen has pretty much everything and there is enough silverware/stoneware to not run the dishwasher after every meal. We also felt taken good care of by the owners, Tchukon and Carolyn, who live close by and were very responsive for questions/needs. The log cabin is situated off highway 49 - it is super quiet up here and we had some "visitors" in form of turkeys, deer, quails and bats - and about a one hour drive to both Yosemite entrances. We did beat the 4th-of-July crowd by simply showing up early at the gates (around 7 am). It is a great location and a true alternative to staying inside Yosemite Park. Mariposa town is close with lots of restaurants and cute shops, we hiked near Bass Lake and did zip-lining. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

As the villa of your dreams
Secluded,but not remote,a chalet where you feel as in your own villa,and where you sleep deeply.Even the fridge is noiseless. If you do not wish to cook,without having to drive to Mariposa,Steve's Cafe is only 4 miles away,with good food and good service. If we did not live so far (France),we would like to spend the weekends there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Priya A.

Wonderful retreat!
We had a wonderful time in this cabin. The kitchen is gorgous which made it fun to cook with friends, and the open, warm layout was great. The property is beautifu with lots of places to wander. It is a wonderful escape, and not too far from Yosemite! Owners are very nice and responsive.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel I., western WI

Peaceful "Off The Beaten Path" home
Our family (four adults) had a beautiful September week here. We enjoyed warm days and cool nights. The home is very well equipped and in a lovely location. We shared the land with quail, turkeys and other birds. One day a bobcat walked by and we heard coyotes at night. Incredible! Three of our party hiked Half Dome in Yosemite. We also drove the beautiful Glacier Drive. Sequoia National Park is in driving distance where the awesome Congress Walk is near General Sherman tree. Shopping/eating favorites: Costa Livos Mountain Gold Olive Oil store and Savoury Restaurant in Mariposa, thrift stores in Oakhurst. Especially nice is just sitting at home reading and watching wildlife... We definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Minders rustic and relaxing!!!
Great relaxing and quiet cabin. Very modern cabin but a rustic feel. So close to Yosemite!!! We are going back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Gorgeous cabin off the grid
The property had a gorgeous kitchen and bathroom and was very homey away from home. The owner came by to meet and gave some great ideas with regards to hikes in Yosemite which we decided to experience. The beauty was no cell service as well but good wifi if you absolutely need to communicate. Recommend for a relaxing time away from the busyness of life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Connemara T.

Wow! Great place to relax following days of hiking in Yosemite.
This modern-day log cabin was perfect for cooking (in the well stocked kitchen - including a gas stove-top and outdoor grill), star gazing and enjoying peace and quiet at the end of vacation days filled with exploring Yosemite National Park. The online pictures are very accurate. The owners were very responsive and helpful (offering suggestions regarding grocery shopping, hikes in Yosemite, etc.). While it is 40 miles to Yosemite - its a beautiful but slow (winding roads along granite walls and the Merced River) drive - so estimate about an hour to get to the Valley floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Enjoyment for my whole family!
We planned a vacation to visit Yosemite with our three grown sons and this cabin made an already special family time even more so! We had some great quality time to spend together as a family in this quiet spacious and interesting home. I love to cook for my boys and after hiking and seeing the sites at Yosemite it was a very welcoming experience to relax and enjoy a meal together and rest for our plans for the next day. I loved the kitchen and the large dining area was great for us to all sit down together and have a good meal and later family game night and a good movie.

10/10 Excellent

Vedika R.

Amazing
Lovely stay and a perfect weekend getaway from SF. Easy access to Yosemite (2 hour round trip). We loved coming back to this amazing home after the park!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016