"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy landscape with trees and a small building.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, an oven, granite countertops, and a vase with flowers.
An outdoor swimming pool with a clear view of trees and a sunset in the background.
A house with a paved driveway, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.
A single-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and large trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Catheys Valley, CA
  • Place, Merced County Fairgrounds
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Merced College
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California Merced
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪52 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

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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 Butterfly Creek Winery and Merced River Recreation Area. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Catheys Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 44 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Merced College - 45 min drive - 53.1 km
  • University of California Merced - 46 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area - 50 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Castle Air Museum - 55 min drive - 64.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Radanovich Winery - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Market & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tap Room - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$1,154, 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.

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

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

How much is parking at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and within 12 miles (20 km) of California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Windows on the World Books and Art. Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Very peaceful and Joe and Cathy were very nice. Bbq and internet worked great, animals were friendly and it was fun getting eggs from the coup in the morning. Beds were comfortable as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
We enjoyed meeting and hosting this family and I was looking forward to giving them a great review, which we have done with over 350 bookings with Airbnb and VRBO. We are pet friendly and accepted their request to book with us, and they confirmed they had kennels for their dogs. Unfortunately, when I looked at the property when they checked out, I saw irreparable (need a professional) damage to our hardwood floors. The large dogs were left in the home during the day, although we provide a covered 10 X 10 outdoor kennel for our guests use. The listing clearly states that dogs are not to be left in our home unattended. When we provided them with damage photos and information showing they had clearly violated our policies on VRBO, their defense was "you are dog - friendly". We are trying to resolve this issue with them, currently without success.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation

Place was clean. Hosts were so great. Loved the animals. Hope to be back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
We are so happy you chose us for your stay here in Catheys Valley! You were absolutely one of the best guests we have had stay here, and you left our home in wonderful condition. You will always be welcome back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July family birthday

Rented the house for 4th of July, to spend for my daughters birthday w/her family who live nearby. The pool was great for cooling off in this very hot weather and the grands loved interacting with the animals, especially at feeding time - thank you to Mary who handled our visit. The house was perfect, so lovely each room had its own bathrm (1 w/huge soaking bathtub & shower perfect to bathe the grands after swimming!) every detail was planned for - pantry w/any appliance you could need, great outdoor areas for having our meals. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful stay at the ranch and can’t recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The house was spotless, cozy, and thoughtfully appointed, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind.One of the biggest highlights was watching our boys enjoy all the animals. They absolutely adored feeding and visiting the ponies and were so excited to spend time with the chickens each day. It created such special memories for our family.The pool was another favorite—peaceful, refreshing, and surrounded by stunning views that made it easy to slow down and soak in the beauty of the property. Whether we were swimming, exploring, or simply enjoying the scenery, every moment felt relaxing and restorative.Thank you for sharing such a special place. We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great!

Peaceful, lots of amenities, great mini horses, very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you Elizabeth for taking good care of the house! We're so glad you all enjoyed your stay! Come back and enjoy again! Joe and Cathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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