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Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Midpines, CA
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite

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 Merced River Canyon. The 2000 sq feet one story house is centered at 4.6 acres land and with a private concrete driveway. Spacious open floor plan with two bedrooms with private bathrooms, and lot of windows to bring the outside views in.

The space
Deer meadow ranch is a ranch style single story house with open-air wrap around porch. The house has two spacious bedrooms which can accommodate up to eight people. One bedroom has california king size bed and a foldable double size sofa bed and newly updated walking closet. This bedroom comes with a remodeled master bath with soaking tub, tiled shower, vanity and granite counter. The second bedroom has two queen size beds. It also have a small pottery barn style desk where you can use for work or nightstand. The second bathroom is conveniently located next to the second bedroom. It has shower, and granite vanity counter. There is also a foldable double sized sofa bed in the livingroom. The house has cozy brazillian redwood floor mixed with ivory colored carpet. Spacious living room with large windows, so you won't miss the surrounded tree and mountain scenery. The kitchen is recently remodeled with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. The spacious wrap around deck can let people to sit down outside and relax .
Guest access
The house is located only 24 miles away from the El Portal entrance to Yosemite National Park, and 10 miles to Mariposa downtown. The house has a private concrete drive way from colorado road. The house has plenty of its parking space in front of garage

Other things to note:
There are some spaces which are not accessible during your stay:
The fire places are not available for use right now due to the high fire danger in the California. The garage is locked for owner's personal storage. The flat unit in back of house is also locked for owner's storage.

Water supply is from 600 foot deep well water, which is rich in iron. There is whole house filter which double filters the water, and there is also reverse osmosis water filter at kitchen sink for tap water. Some guests have noted metallic taste in the water, so please bring your own bottled water if you are sensitive to well water with metallic taste.

Property manager

John Whang
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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has 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
Property Registration Number 2021069

About the area

Midpines

Midpines is home to this holiday 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.
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Midpines, CA

What's nearby

  • Merced River Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 19 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1850 Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Miners Roadhouse 140 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Saloon - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite located?

Situated in Midpines, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Sierra National Forest, Merced River and Merced River Recreation Area. Briceburg Information Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Wide open spaces, inside and outside!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujey G.

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

Busy life getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Norma Q.

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

Home away from home

We had plans to visit Yosemite but our youngest woke up sick so we decided to just relax and it was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Music_lover 1.

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

Family Christmas Vacation

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Milky Way photo trip

I booked this primarily to take advantage of dark skies for Astro photography. Worked out well and was able to get some good photos. Also a short trip to Yosemite where we saw the valley and glacier point,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

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

Beautiful house, short drive into Yosemite

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Gateway to yosemite

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erzsebet H.

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

Yosemite Trip

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin S.

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

Nice stay at Deer Ranch Meadow

This was the second time we stayed at this property. John is a very good communicator and is very responsive. The house is adequate, but the proximity to Yosemite was the big appeal for us. The house was missing a few basic items and had a couple minor issues, but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

Peace and Quiet! A Perfect Combo

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

This is the spot for 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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

harshal s.

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

Great house near Yosemite

We had a great time staying at this house and owner was very responsive to anything we required. Check out was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Perfect place for our Yosemite vacation!

We loved this place! It was a great home base for our time in Yosemite. The home was clean and well-furnished with all we needed. And the property is quiet and in a great location. Just like the property name says, we saw deer wandering by in the evening and morning. Thanks John and Amy for hosting!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Hiking Getaway

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joern T.

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

very good!

Particularly nice: The house offers a lot of space. It's also really quiet and private - you can't see any other building.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jie J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David & E.

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

Great place and great views of dear

We really enjoyed our stay. It has a lot of space to spread out and was very comfortable. It was very private and we saw deer walk across the property several times. Our kids loved it and it was a great location to stay in with easy access to Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Deer Meadow Ranch

Our stay at Deer Meadow Ranch was every thing we hoped for. Even the name of the property is accurate. We saw deer every morning grazing in the back yard. Property is well maintained, kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils, dishes, pans etc. The house has good WIFI and there weren't any internet connection issues. Our party had 4 adults and there was more than enough room for all of us. Would definitely return to this property and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill U.

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

Cool

Grate place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spacious House Near Yosemite

Our group had a great stay here! Spacious house that was in an ideal location near Yosemite. Convenient and nice place to stay if you're looking to spend time in Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luis Alberto P.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

I DON'T KNOW?

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.-
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

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

Excellent

Thoughtfully arranged for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

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

Quaint foothill home

Love the privacy of the property. Beds were comfortable, house floor plan spacious. Host was easy to communicate with. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Excellent!

The home was wonderful. The location to Yosemite National Park is great too. The home felt like home away from home. It was great to come back to the house after a day of hiking in the park so we could cook dinner and relax. And, thank you for the board games! We had a great time of family game nights. Something I always forget to pack! The owners are wonderful in making sure that the check-in instructions had everything we needed. Our family will certainly stay there again! Thank you for a great place to stay while spending time at Yosemite!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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