Bear Creek Ranch in tranquil setting near Yosemite Valley/Merced River

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A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV stand, and a painting on the wall.
A landscaped park area with a gravel path, trees, and a wooden fence.
A living room with a white entertainment center, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa with orange cushions, and a large painting on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a small dining area with a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Catheys Valley, CA
  • Place, Mariposa County Visitor Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California Merced
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Catheys Valley

Located in Catheys Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area, while Mariposa Museum and History Center and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Catheys Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 25 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 26 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area - 44 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Merced College - 50 min drive - 56.2 km
  • University of California Merced - 51 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Inn Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Market & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tap Room - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Creek Ranch in tranquil setting near Yosemite Valley/Merced River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bear Creek Ranch in tranquil setting near Yosemite Valley/Merced River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Ranch in tranquil setting near Yosemite Valley/Merced River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Ranch in tranquil setting near Yosemite Valley/Merced River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Creek Ranch in tranquil setting near Yosemite Valley/Merced River located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and within 16 miles (25 km) of Windows on the World Books and Art and Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail. Mariposa County Courthouse and Mariposa Museum and History Center are also within 16 miles (25 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. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean. Property owner was on location which was helpful because our smoke alarm needed the batteries changed while we were there. Jason was very quick to come and change them right away. The animals on site were A nice attraction. My granddaughter enjoyed spending time with the pig and Llama. The pet rules are very strict in this house. They were manageable with small dogs though.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was fantastic! My kid loved the farm animals, it was clean and such a nice relaxing place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was nice and well kept!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The place is huge and was very clean. The fenced in back yard was not as pictured, no green grass. The deck in the back, while inviting, was almost splintering, so could use some work. The place is so huge I don't know why there isn't a 2nd bathroom. Also I would have enjoyed a dishwasher at the price paid. Was disappointed that using the 2 rollaway cots came at an extra charge as other places I have stayed have them where they are accessible at no extra charge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with owner..Was exactly as described Absolutely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay it’s a Beautiful place nice and quiet the house was clean and my kids enjoyed the animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and very clean as well as spacious. The animals and grounds are a real taste of California Gold!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice place. Very comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay Near Yosemite

We had a great time staying at Jason’s ranch. It was very clean and well-kept. The location is great for a weekend Yosemite trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful getaway!

We loved staying at this property. The home was very clean and cozy, and the cute animals were such a fun bonus. Thank you, Jason!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing quaint place to stay with family

We were visiting Yosemite from bay area and this is almost a midpoint for us which was perfect specially with 2 toddlers. The description was accurate and the animal farm was a big bonus :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely area

Nice and quiet country appeal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family weekend

I absolutely love this property. Second time staying, and we spent Easter weekend. Easy day trip to Yosemite. Mariposa is a short drive. Family friendly, quiet atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience!

There are a few units on this property, as well as the owner's home, but there is plenty of space so it never felt crowded. The owner was very responsive and I really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply amazing

To say simply the stay was perfect. The host of the property is extremely nice and welcoming. The animals are adorable and friendly that are on the property, and the residence we stayed in was amazing. Loved it and hope to be welcome back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Peace and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Home in Cathey's Valley

The house was clean and met all our needs. It is a little dated but kept up nicely. Not fancy but nice. Great for family going to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My son's birthday. What a special place to be for your birthday.

Very clean, the host Jason is extremely helpful and responds quickly with answers to your questions. Beautiful property. I would love to come back again and again. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend

The property was perfect. A spacious, clean, and fully operational place that met our needs completely. I would definitely recommend and would rent again. Thank you Jason for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private area with cute animals on site

My husband and my small dog. Enjoyed our stay here for a trip to Yosemite. We took the dog with us on dog friendly trails at the park and came back to a clean and spacious rental that was very comforting. At night there is porch (out front) or patio seating (out back) to enjoy the outdoors here—listening to crickets and such. During the day you can walk around the premises and look at their cute animals, including goats, donkeys, pig, and llamas or alpaca (?).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place in the quiet countryside

Loved the relaxed very quiet setting. It was fun watching the alpacas, sheep, donkeys and a pig. I’m a photographer, so I drove up Hornitos Road to the little town of Hornitos, which is full of CA history. The proprietor of the gift shop in town took the time to tell me all about Hornitos and it’s history. We went into the Sugar Pine Cafe in the town of Mariposa, which was worth the wait to get in for breakfast. You want to come with plenty of groceries because otherwise it’s a bit of a drive to get something to cook. Overall it was a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was clean.The issues that i had: Even though pets were allowed they were not really welcomed. There were signs everywhere to not allow them on the furniture or the beds. The house is full of signs on what you cannot do and what you cannot steal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What we were looking for

Very neat place near Yosemite. Good spacious house in quiet neighborhood, everything is there, even a grill on a backyard. Very greenery and scenic. No creek access for sake. But animals are something, ask host to get you some of their food and feed them; pony is dominating there.Even TV is newer (LED) than on pictures.Its about 1h drive to Yosemite entrance which we assumed acceptable. Beware of speedtraps, it was there every day on hwy.We would use 2nd bathroom with 3 kids, its not listed as amenity but its there locked.I'm not fan of signs in house - don't take this or that out of house, its assumed and covered by VRBO. It breaks cozy feeling of home away from home. Also door hinges would use some lube.I liked Jason's communication style, short and informative, no water in messaging.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful landscape

We arrived late at night and when we opened our windows the next morning we were surprised to see beautiful rolling hills. Would stay again the next time we visit Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, Peaceful, and Farm Animals

My wife and I truly enjoyed our stay. The ranch is 15 minutes west of Mariposa and a little over an hour to the entrance to Yosemite. We enjoyed the peace and quiet along with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Our stay was in April and the grounds were green and beautiful during the springtime. The beds were firm and comfortable, just to our liking. We took advantage of the kitchen and cooking supplies to prepare a few meals. We also used the BBQ for hot dogs and used the remaining coals to make smores...a rare treat for us. On and around the property you will see and hear wild turkeys, frogs and crickets at night, neighboring cattle, and the ranch's own farm animals. If you enjoy animals this a great place to stay. If you ask the property manager you may be able to arrange the opportunity to help feed the Alpacas, mini donkeys, pigs, goats, and sheep. This was a highlight for my wife...she loved it! The property manager Jason was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
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