Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Midpines, CA

Mariposa County Visitor Center12 min drive
Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail14 min drive
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch15 min drive
Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Hall

Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Tenaya's Retreat is tucked away in Midpines directly on the route to Yosemite Valley! We welcome you to our Family Retreat. We chose the name Tenaya's Retreat after Chief Tenaya. He was the last chief of our tribe known as the Ahwahneechees, Yosemite Indians. On the walls are pictures of our ancestors going back six generations, along with a picture of our mother, Princess Tenaya with Cheif LeeMee. This property was given to our Great-Great Grandmother Tu-Tu-Ya (foaming water) or Maira Lebrado in 1892 from her husband. Unfortunately she lost the property for unpaid taxes (so they say). However in 2016 our sister was able to get the property back into our family. We hope you enjoy your stay and find beauty and serenity here like our ancestors.

When you arrive at the home you will immediately feel welcomed by the peacefulness of the surroundings. The front door enters into a living room with a large couch for relaxing along with a flat screen tv and the historic wall of our honored ancestors. Past the living room is a large fully stocked kitchen, with everything you would need for your stay and a cute breakfast nook! Directly out the door of the kitchen is a private patio with an outdoor dining set and a BBQ. The house has 3 bedrooms, with tv's in each bedroom, and 2 bathrooms. This is a perfect house for traveling with family or friends. Its just a short drive to Yosemite. Yosemite's park gate is about 20 miles from the house. This is a perfect location to come home to, after a day in the park, to relax and BBQ!! The town of Mariposa is only 7 miles away, where there is a large grocery store, gas stations, boutique shopping and many excellent restaurants.

Property manager

Nicole Esteybar

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Late Check Violation anytime after 11am there will be a $150/hr charge.

Dishes need to be done upon departure. There will be a $95 additional cleaning charge if there are any left in the sink.

Trash needs to be taken out before you leave to the larger trash cans outside. If there is trash left inside the house, we will charge a fee of $45.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Mariposa

Located in Mariposa, this holiday home is in the mountains. Mariposa County Courthouse and Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail are local landmarks, 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 California State Mining and Mineral Museum are also worth visiting.

Midpines, CA

What's nearby

Mariposa County Visitor Center - 12 min drive
Mariposa Museum and History Center - 12 min drive
Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 14 min drive
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 15 min drive
Butterfly Creek Winery - 18 min drive

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

The Grove House - 13 min drive
Happy Burger Diner - 12 min drive
1850 Restaurant - 12 min drive
Pony Expresso - 12 min drive
Hideout Saloon - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Merced River and Merced River Recreation Area. Briceburg Information Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

18 October 2023

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

Great place and close to Yosemite

My son and I enjoyed your beautiful home. Very clean and convenient to Yosemite.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice A.

18 September 2023

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

Awesome Place

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne S.

24 August 2023

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

Midpines

Quiet location with the house well equipped for our stay. Very comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

2 August 2023

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

Above our expectations

We loved this vacation extra because of where we got to lay out head at night. Plenty of space for the 5 of us. Having that extra bathroom made a huge difference. We loved that we could do breakfast in the front yard with adequate shade and dinner on the back deck. We brought a few things from home like spices and foil but didn't ever need to open up the bag bc everything was fully stocked. They even had a coffee grinder! For us, the location was prime bc we spent our time on the river. If you're traveling in the hotter months and you have younger children who stay in the bunk bed room, if recommend using the window can that is in the master closet. We didn't see it until the day we left. Might have made for an easier night for my girls. When we come back next year we hope this home is available!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023