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The Little Yellow Cottage

Cottage in Murphys with kitchen and fireplace

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Murphys, CA
  • Place, Murphys Creek Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Allegorie
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Sheep Winery
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Little Yellow Cottage

The Little Yellow Cottage is perfectly located in the heart of the historic downtown. It's next to the town park, creek and theater. This was the first vacation rental in Murphys...and has been a guest favorite for over 25 years! Enjoy dining in the private back garden gazebo, making smores over the wood fire pit, or enjoy a game of Cornhole with the family. This home is sure to provide dear memories of your visit to our area.

Please note that the 2nd bathroom has a clawfoot antique tub (no shower).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$20 per pet, per stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Neighborhood quiet time from 9pm-8am.
No parties or events without owner approval.
No refunds due to weather or PGE outages.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Murphys

Located in Murphys, this cottage is in the city centre and in the mountains. Bodega Del Sur Winery and Allegorie are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Murphys Community Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ironstone Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at Sonora Opera Hall. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Murphys, CA

What's nearby

  • Murphys Community Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Murphys Creek Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Allegorie - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bodega Del Sur Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Black Sheep Winery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Watering Hole - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Murphys Historic Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murphys PourHouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Arroyo - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Murphys Pizza Co. - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Yellow Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Little Yellow Cottage?

As of 19 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Little Yellow Cottage on 4 January 2026 start from NZ$562.04, 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 Little Yellow Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Little Yellow Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Yellow Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little Yellow Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Murphys, this cottage is steps away from Murphys Community Park, Murphys Creek Theatre and Bodega Del Sur Winery. Allegorie and Broll Mountain Vineyards are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic access to downtown. Great city park very close. Would return
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s promoted as dog friendly but there was no gate in the back yard!The location is good and I appreciate that.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If i could give 6 stars I would!! The property manager accommodated us last minute when our travel plans changed and waived a ton of fees. Very grateful to have stayed with them; the place was cozy and had everything we could need
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a charming little cottage with a garden full of bloom and just a short walk to downtown. The river that runs through the little park right next to the park is a sweet local hangout-all very charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Very nice

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little yellow cottage was perfect for a one night girls getaway. The backyard was so lovely with adirondack chairs for early morning coffee. We also used it as a backdrop for fun birthday photos. The location made it easy to walk into town for wine tasting, dinner and morning bakery run. We only wish we could have stayed two nights! Communications was great and the cottage was as described.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kt M.

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

Really wonderful location right by the park and easy walk to main Street

Excellent property both inside and out
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Mother daughters get away

Great stay. Terrific location, comfortable just as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

arun b.

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

Love this place

Charming, comfortable, amazingly located in town close to everything (Grounds, Murphy's Treasures, Man Cave, Ice Cream). We will definitely stay here again for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Perfect location

Fantastic location to explore Murphys. You can walk to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Valentines getaway

My husband, daughter and I had a lovely stay. This is the second time I have stayed here and it’s clean, cozy and walking distance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Cute get away

Nice property, great location Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Family trip

It was really wonderful. Very nice cottage, charming, clean, well stocked. Perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

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

Amazing location

Clean, quiet place to stay within walking distance of everything downtown. A great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances W.

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

Vacation in the woods

Great location. Cute spacious cottage with everything including fire pit in backyard. Right in town.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Perfect Location!

The house was clean, yard was perfect for lounging after dinner and bed were comfy after a full day of walking around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri C.

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

Great cottage and perfect location

Cottage was clean, kitchen had everything we needed. The outdoor fire pit was great to sit around. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Quick Murphys get away

Very nice home and super close to main st and all the wine tasting, eating and shopping. I would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANA M.

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

Overnight stay

This place was perfect for our 1 night stay in Murphys. Convenient walk to town, and we loved that they are pet friendly and dont require a two or three night minimum. Very cute little house with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

Lovely Cottage

Lovely little cottage in convenient location. The back garden was so peaceful and even in the heat of the summer a cool and shady spot to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Great

Loved the little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

3 States, 3 sisters

Just simply perfect, and SWEET!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandt J.

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

Fantastic time

Loved the property. Will certainly return. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

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

Murphys

Enjoyed area & park & creek
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie D.

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

nice to be centrally located

nice but somewhat outdated which didn't take away from the convenience of being close to town.. losing power thee times was unfortunate with no emergency lighting available.....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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