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The Tulip House

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Little House Near the Lake
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Exterior
Inside the Front Door
Living room with gas Fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bass Lake, CA
  • Place, Bass lake Recreation Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Willow Creek Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Loft

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

African Bath off Living Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

The Loft Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Tulip House

The Tulip House is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is the enchanting legacy of Jill Cooley, ready to amaze lovers of fantasy, of art, of whimsy. It is a home only the soul of a gypsy could envision and create. Susan Cooley is owner and 'curator' of this art gallery, and I invite you to become immersed in the extraordinary craftsmanship, the magical integration of carved wood, tile work that looks like quilting, and wonderful art collected for for decades, resulting in this wonderful and cozy home.
It is a home of fairy tales and storybooks, part "Little House on the Prairie," part South Sea Island, infused with a Hobbit House and a gypsy caravan.
It is located in Bass Lake, which offers fishing, jet skiing, shopping, hiking, or simply relaxing.
20 minutes from Yosemite's South Entrance.
Close to the Sugar Pine Railroad.
Near vineyards, museums, and art galleries.
10 minutes from Oakhurst and 1 hour from Fresno Intl Airport.
The home is such a great fusion of styles, of artisans talents, with nods to artist Piet Mondrian, tile work of the Alhambra in Spain, with a mix of the San Francisco Victorians, with carved doors and archways evoking Bali, and with the home spun quilting in both bedding and in tile and wood combinations.
There are 2 gas fireplace/stoves, a huge well stocked kitchen. The master bedroom has a king size bed and bathroom with a huge shower. In the living room, there is a purple velvet sofa bed that has an enhanced 10" combination foam and air mattress, and the African bathroom. The second bedroom is the Loft over the garage, which sleeps 3-5 people, and has a bathroom, TV, table and chairs, and 2 recliners. The third bedroom called the Corner Pocket, has a queen bed and a half bath. There is a laundry area. Off the kitchen is a porch for lounging or for dining, and on one side, an area to barbeque.

There is WiFi, cable TV, and high speed internet. There is a phone for 911.

Pets are possibly accepted, and must be disclosed to the owner. It is a pet friendly house, but not one for dogs that are not house broken, or are chewers of carpets, table legs, or decks. Yep, please, if your animal has any of these bad habits, don't bring them.

Of course, the Tulip House is smoke free.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This home is a wonderful place for children. Howe
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Events

No events allowed
Again, I require knowledge of pets, and please don
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
People smoke outside. Please dispose of all waste

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
Note from host: Again, I require knowledge of pets, and please don
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 267

About the area

Bass Lake

Located in Bass Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Golden Chain Theater and Sierra-Mono Indian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fresno Flats Historical Park and North Fork Town Hall. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Bass Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Willow Creek Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 23 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Yosemite National Park - 30 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 31 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cloud’s Rest Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bee’s Bakery Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tulip House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tulip House?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tulip House on 22 July 2026 start from NZ$478, 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 The Tulip House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tulip House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tulip House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tulip House located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sierra National Forest, Bass lake Recreation Area and Willow Creek Trailhead. Golden Chain Theater and Fresno Flats Historical Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing property. We spent the first few hours just checking out the house. So much love and attention was put in to this property. Even by the end of our stay we were finding fun and intersting new things around the house. We love staying aeoujd Bass lake due to the proximity to Yosemite and spend the warmer afternoons at the lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan is a wonderful host. She provides all the information you need to have great time at the Tulip house. When I asked if there was a leaf available for the kitchen table she called her housekeeper and asked her to look in the garage and bring it to us! Definitely goes above and beyond to make your stay great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Charming getaway

Susan was an excellent host and the house was perfect - super cute, well equipped with lots of room. We loved our stay and plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family absolutely loved our stay at the Tulip House. The house was truly a treasure with all its amazing art and decor. The house was very clean, comfortable, well-stocked with kitchen supplies, and even provided toys and activities for the kids. Susan was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. We have been traveling to Bass Lake for decades and this will stand out as a truly memorable vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a marvelous Ladies Retreat. This home was more than we had expected. It was peaceful, serene and just what we needed to escape for our busy lives. The art works in this place left you in awe of the creativity that went into it. Surely it was a well loved and treasured place. Thanks for sharing with us
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Where do I start?The host was very quick to get back to me instantly on any question I had.Our stay was so amazing my 7-year-old granddaughter cried her eyes out when she had to leave the house. So many unique details on the home where to even begin! I probably would start with all the beautiful tile work, knowing everything had a story behind it. Attention to details everywhere.. Conveniently located near to shopping, the lake, walking paths and nature. Lovely neighborhood.. can’t wait to return
Dinner prep in the amazing kitchen that was so well equipped
Great fun dining area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

Perfect location

We loved our stay - very close to our family reunion at Recreation Point. My 3 girls loved having their own space to relax in the loft, and we all enjoyed exploring the art and architecture throughout the home. Hope to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

A livable piece of art

This place is AMAZING! Part museum, part art, all beautiful!! This house can ONLY be experienced. IF you are headed to Yosemite, this place is AMAZING!! My wife and I could have sat hwre ALL day, but my kids wanted to explore. Seriously, this place is a one of a kind stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma E.

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

Beautifully Artistic

Truly unique and lovely property. Large comfortable beds and nice bathrooms. Perfect place to unwind and relax after a long day in Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael K.

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

Lovely home.

The home is exceptional and a joy to experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Wonderful

The reviews you read tell all our stories. Magical!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindy e.

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

Close to everything

We enjoyed this property!! Very comfortable house!! Near Bass Lake and Oakhurst. Very centrally located for us visit!! Never did find the butter dish lid!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

A uniquely magical house

You will be hard pushed to find another house as charming, whimsical, exciting, imaginative and awe inspiring at the Tulip House. We stayed with our grandchildren and they absolutely loved everything and every detail. we were there for 3 nights and still found new things as we were leaving. 100% recommend this house for anyone to explore and wonder at the work that has gone into every single aspect of it. A complete delight
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sherri c.

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

Excellent Location

Rented this home for 6 adults for 3 nights. It was in a perfect location...easy to get in and out of and close to everything that we wanted to do. The home was exactly as described, and we had a seamless check in. My only issue, was that the WIFI didn't seem strong enough (This was a working vacation for me) and I kept getting booted out of my system I have to log into for work.Lessson learned: don't work while on vacation! High recommend this home for your upcoming vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

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

Wonderful house

The house is really cool. The attention to detail in the decor is remarkable. My only complaint is about the location being 12 miles from the South Entrance from Yosemite which may be accurate but it leaves you 50 miles from Yosemite Valley which is most peoples destination. I did not know that so I consider the location description misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijay P.

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

Very Beautiful and Comfy house right next to Bass lake

The house is so unique and beautiful with colorful indoors and beautiful decorations. Rooms are nice with comfy beds and pillows. The bathrooms were nice and very clean. The kitchen area is open and huge. The patio also is large with comfortable furniture. 10 minutes walk to Bass lake. The host, Susan was very nice and accommodating and gave very good detailed information about the house. We all love our stay here. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIM G.

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

Very Special and Beautiful

We had another larger house rented nearby and all meals were held there. At first the people in this house were disappointed they were not in the main house, but when they saw Susan’s house, they didn’t mind at all. They loved it and in fact one day the whole group had a picnic lunch here just so everyone could see it. Susan is a terrific host. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

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

Wonderful memories

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. We had SO much fun cooking, playing games and just looking at all of the beautiful art. The beds were so cozy as well. Our only issue was that the neighbors (across 222) had the loudest parties two nights in a row until after 1:00 AM that kept our house up...but we know that is not your fault! I just wanted to give you a heads up if it's another VRBO. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Keith v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

After signing our contract, we were notified that we needed needed to purchase damage insurance.

Very stressful! We were afraid to damage anything in the house. We didn't feel comfortable in any of the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Tulip House

The Tulip House is perhaps the best VRBO property we’ve had the pleasure of experiencing. The host is an amazing curator of an extraordinary home she inherited from her sister, an artist who created the space over a large part of her life. We were particularly enthralled by the stunning tile work throughout the home. Every wall is adorned with beautiful art work. All the doors and trim are custom made with incredible carved wood. It was immaculate and most, if not all, the small and major appliances looked new. The host even gave us an intriguing riddle to solve. We were asked if we could find a part of a broken ceramic butter dish that her sister had incorporated into the structure of the home. It turned into a fun treasure hunt of sorts. It actually helped us appreciate some detail in the house that we may have otherwise overlooked. Anyone staying in this house will have a time to remember!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian L.

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

The only place to stay near Bass Lake.

It's an experience, not a vacation rental. If you appreciate art and history, this is the house. I was beyond blown away, it's much better than I can describe or express. You will not be sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace K.

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

Eclectic decor, clean, well located

Very unique property filled with artistic flair. Eclectic decor which is Mary Englebreit mixed with global touches - lots to look at. Rooms were clean and well stocked. House is close to the Pines where we rented a pontoon boat, wakeboard boat and jet skis. Had lunch at Miller Landing and Marina Grill, which were both good. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

Comfortable and inspiring

So big and so beautiful. Saw something different every day. I have and never will stay in any place like it. Yet it’s so comfortable and welcoming. My favorite thing are the doors. Each one different. The whole place is so unique but still safe, fun and close enough to Yosemite. Bass lake is also great for swimming and food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie F.

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

The Tulip House

The Tulip House is stunning. It is close to everything. A very unique experience. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine F.

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

Fairy tale home, uniquely crafted by a local artist.

Cool, amazing, work of art home. Something unique in every nook and cranny. Great location on Bass Lake and close to Oakhurst. Clean, comfortable, well appointed and the most fantastic bathrooms I’ve ever had at a VRBO. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Cooley

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I am a retired flight attendant. I love hosting the Tulip House! My late sister created this most whimsical delight, and I decided it should be available for everyone. I am the curator and love the delight and transformation guests experience.

What makes this property unique

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