"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch - Catheys Valley

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Catheys Valley, CA

Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail23 min drive
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch23 min drive
Mariposa County Visitor Center25 min drive
Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch

Joe and Cathy moved to beautiful Catheys Valley to enjoy the serenity and quiet solitude of a ranch off the beaten path. Their outdoor lifestyle and love of animals and horseback riding is perfectly suited for life on “The 56”. The guest home listed here is a quarter mile away from their personal residence and has two bedrooms and two full baths. Enjoy quiet evenings at the house, BBQ's and bonfires in the great outdoors overlooking the gorgeous lights of the Central Valley!

Miniature horses live directly across from the guest home! Guests are welcome to interact with the goats and ponies with guidance from the owners. A special experience for you and your kids!!

Don't forget about Yosemite National Park! YNP is approximately an hour away (50 miles) when travelling through hwy 140 through the historic town of Mariposa or approximately 1 hr. 20 minutes (60 miles) if traveling via hwy 49 through the lovely town of Oakhurst CA.

Our 56 acre property is yours to hike and explore. We have safe quad trails for hiking, biking and walking your dog. We have a 10 X 10 covered dog kennel for your use during the day should you decide to leave your dog here. Although well behaved dogs are allowed to be in the guest home and be off a leash while you are present, they are not allowed in the home during the day if you leave.There is also a pool at the house to cool off in on those warm summer days.

We will never be far away if you need anything. You will see us feeding the horses, goats and chickens during the day, but we will let you enjoy your space.
Your children would be welcome to meet the animals with me and share in the "chores" if they like! We have chickens in the hen house for fresh eggs for our guests every day! The kids (or grownups) are welcome to get them in the morning!

Property manager

Joe & Cathy Orth

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

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

About the area

Catheys Valley

Located in Catheys Valley, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Mariposa Museum and History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch and Butterfly Creek Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Catheys Valley, CA

What's nearby

California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 21 min drive
Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 23 min drive
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 23 min drive
Mariposa Museum and History Center - 25 min drive
Mariposa County Visitor Center - 25 min drive

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Tap Room - 10 min drive
Radanovich Winery - 24 min drive
Heavenly Grounds - 12 min drive
The Oasis - 10 min drive
Krispy Krunchy Chicken - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch located?

Located in the heart of Catheys Valley, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of California State Mining and Mineral Museum, 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).

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wei H.

4 January 2024

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

lovely stay

just the right size house for our family of 3 and a large dog. huge land for our dog to roam around anytime. fun to see the farm animals and feed them. wish we had brought more carrots and apples for the horses. appreciated the fresh eggs and the flashlight delivered by Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

2 July 2021

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

WHEN VISITING THE MERCED AREA &/OR YOSEMITE - THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAY!

From the peaceful location with great views (the travel on the dirt road to the home was well worth it!); to the nicely decorated home; to the comfy beds, linens & towels; to the adorable farm animal friends along with many cute local bunnies & squirrels; to about an hour drive to Yosemite; and finally, but just as important, to the gracious hosts that Joe & Cathy are: EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is a lovely quiet place on a mini horse ranch in the foothills.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blair R.

2 November 2020

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

Great staycation spot

This place was beyond wonderful!!! It’s a place you can go and just stay at the house the whole time because there is so much to do. We have three little kids and they had a blast!! The owners were so friendly and hospitable! There is a fire pit, outdoor scrabble board, movies, books, games, the animals, the pool, the beautiful wrap around porch, etc. We even had fun just walking the large property. It’s such a great place to go to get away, I can’t recommend it enough!!! It’s also about an hour drive to Yosemite but the cute little town of Mariposa is closer and a fun place to check out if you don’t want to stay at the house the whole time. We had so much fun at this property and can’t wait to come back again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 July 2019

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

Best 50th Anniversery Ever

We totally enjoyed spending our 50th at 56 Ranch. The little house was well appointed, wonderfully decorated and quite comfortable. There were great beds and pillows, bathrooms stocked with items that filled every need, and the kitchen had all the necessities, plus. We had fun feeding the horses carrots, finding (and eating!) the chicken’s eggs, and watching the bunnies cavort across the lawn. They were, however, too quick for Sasha, our most welcome dog. Great sunset view from the wrap around patio, as well as entertaining views of the animals through the day. We splashed in the pool, enjoyed meeting our hosts, and over all had a wonderful, relaxing time. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Joe & Cathy Orth

Why they chose this property

Our property will give you the peace and quiet to enjoy the days and nights with friends and family.

What makes this property unique

Nice and Quiet! Pet Friendly; Pool; Yosemite National Park. Very comfortable home. Miniature horses will greet you, along with friendly goats and your very own chicken house that produces eggs for breakfast!