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Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!

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Another quiet evening at Trabucco Gardens
Your Stargazing Retreat Awaits
The living room features a spacious vaulted ceiling interior
A fully featured kitchen for your convenience
Two Bathrooms - one upstairs and one downstairs

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Mariposa, CA
  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Mariposa County Courthouse
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!



IMPORTANT: IF BRINGING A DOG TELL US BEFORE YOU ARRIVE (PET FEE WILL APPLY)

Conveniently located off Highway 49 in California's Gold Country, on a historic parcel known as Trabucco Gardens.

During the Gold Rush days, Trabucco Gardens was a parcel of land cultivated as a vegetable garden, while Forty-Niners discovered gold in the area. The historic rock walls on property mark the perimeter where the garden once grew.

The joy of discovery continues here today. Now you can discover the vast riches our universe has to offer. Trabucco Gardens, located on 17 acres, provides you with a grand opportunity to stargaze using the observatory telescope. The robotic GO-TO telescope is available during your stay, and included in the rental cost. The open, rural nature of the property, which is considered "above the fog and below the snow", provides you with many clear night opportunities, even in winter.

The Trabucco Gardens House, newly constructed in 2007, is well appointed and available year round. Mariposa, the county seat, which is 10 miles south, has many essential services, along with many wonderful dining, shopping, and historic sightseeing experiences. Yosemite National Park's West entrance is located about 45 minutes away up Highway 140 from Mariposa.

We provide housekeeping service (not daily maid service), before and after your stay. Courtesy towels, paper products, coffee, tea, cocoa and guest soap are provided to welcome you on the day you arrive. Personal key code access provides you with convenience and security. Along with a fold-away sofa bed in the living room, a queen-sized inflatable Aero-Bed is provided for extra sleeping accommodations.

Because of the rural nature of the area, there is abundant opportunity for wildlife sightings, such as deer, wild turkey, coyote, bobcat, birds of prey, and perhaps an occasional bear. Seasonal creeks at the North and South ends of the property flow during winter and spring. Make sure to leave some time in your schedule during your stay for stargazing too.

Using the telescope, beautiful views of the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Cluster, and many other deep sky objects are yours to behold. The telescope offers a TOUR mode, which takes you to the best and brightest objects in the sky during your stay. Stargazing doesn't get any easier than this.

What on EARTH are you waiting for? Go mining in the INFINITE FRONTIER above! An inspiring adventure of discovery for the young and the young-at-heart is here at Trabucco Gardens.

NOTE: Please include a phone number with your inquiry in case our E-mail reply fails to reach you due to technical reasons. WE ALWAYS RESPOND WITHIN A FEW HOURS.

NOTE: If you are booking through EXPEDIA and are bringing a pet please tell us BEFORE you arrive. There is a required $25 PET FEE that must be paid.

NOTE: If you wish to use the EV Charger for your vehicle let us know at time of booking BEFORE you arrive. We will need to turn on the EV Charger prior to your arrival. A $40 fee must be paid before your arrival to use the EV charger (unlimited charging).

NOTE: We DO NOT have a swimming pool, regardless of what the amenities list may indicate. There is no tripod telescope inside the house - only in the observatory.

Keywords: Cabin Home, Cottage, Yosemite Stargazing

Property manager

Mike
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: limit 3 total
IF BRINGING DOG YOU MUST TELL US (PET FEE APPLIES)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING IN DWELLING - OUTSIDE ON PORCH ONLY

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Please vacate the house BEFORE your key code expires at 11:00AM - thanks!
There is a dumpster at the barn for depositing trash.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mariposa

Located in Mariposa, this cabin is in a rural area. Sierra National Forest and Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Windows on the World Books and Art and California State Mining and Mineral Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Mariposa County Courthouse - 20 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 22 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Inn Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bon Ton Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Original Bon Ton Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Original Bon Ton Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Javita Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Trabucco Gardens - Yosemite Gold Country Stargazing Retreat! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area, Merced River and Bagby Recreation Area. Mariposa Cemetery and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 285 out of 318 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 318 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karthikeyan D.

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

Good Family Time!!

We really enjoyed staying here! Liked the calm and refreshing surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

Amazing Stay

This place was amazing. It was the perfect size for our small family and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for us by being in the country but still close to the best attractions in the area. Listening to the wild turkeys gobbling in the morning was a bonus. We are very happy we picked this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

Gateway to Yosemite

peaceful acres to crash out at.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Peaceful setting, comfy cabin, easy to recommend

The setting and cabin are great. Communication is excellent without being intrusive. Kitchen has all you need. Bed in the upstairs is comfortable. It would be a grwat spot if you needed a week or so to...write a book, soul search, finish a project. It just had that kind of feel. It was the perfect launching/landing pad for our Yosemite day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Great location

Loved the location/hiking options.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Jane S.

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

Nice Get-away

Clean, well-organized cottage, great 'home base' for nearby activities, or to just relax.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie V.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful view and very quiet area. You hear the animals and see the stars at night. Everything in the home was well taken care of. The host responded in a quick and was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinh Kha Tu T.

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

Friendly host and beautiful house

Our stay was pleasant. The host was super nice and direct. They answered our questions immediately. The house is beautiful, spacious, and warm. The location is quiet and has great scenery. We will stay here again when we come back to Yosemite!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

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

Awesome place to stay

Very nice clean place had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystle H.

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

Wonderful stay

I’ve been at a lot of places and I have to say! This had been the most memorable!!! Me, my mom, two boys loved it . My son that is in a wheelchair was able to get in all doors and accessible enough for him . The host was a delight and so nice . He met all our needs and fast prompt response. Will be back again to rent both units !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

E C.

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

Tranquility with nature

This is our 3rd stay every time this place is full of tranquility peace & nature sounds all day very nice to have coffee in the mornings take a hike allot squirrels moss pine cones very majestic place bbq grill and fire pit available for night time smores and bbq. Cabin is very comfortable with new modern fridge all amenities included very awesome stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Yosemite

Clean and communicative, very homey
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Great stay near Yosemite

Nice place. Very comfortable. Owner was very responsive and check-in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Quiet Cabin

We stayed in the 2 story cabin and it was beautiful inside and out. It has great space for the 4 of us and a lot of area inside and out.Since it was raining a couple of the nights, it was nice to take a warm beverage outside to sit and listen to the frogs and rain. We all loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

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

Wonderful visit

Lovely cabin close to Mariposa and Yosemite. Very comfortable furnishings and bed with well equipped kitchen. Relaxing front porch with ample chairs. A telescope to look at the dark sky was a fun addition. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

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

Great place!

Everything is as described and the owner was great at communicating with me. Will be staying there again in the next couple of weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Amazing Getaway

Great place, well accommodated. Host was extremely attentive to any questions we had and very thorough. Super great place to get away and only about 45 mins from Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

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

Great get-away.

Nice place with a short drive into Mariposa. Enjoyed sitting on the porch and hearing owls and coyotes during the night. Comfortable seating and bedding. The 45 minute drive into Yosemite was not difficult.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlee L.

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

Great Family Experience!

The cabin was very clean upon arrival. Check in was very simple. The location was perfect if you are visiting Yosemite. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies to make food. The telescope was very cool, we cant wait to go back during a full moon. Even young kids (5, 2, infant) had fun and were safe while in the cabin.The host was amazing at answering questions in a very quick manner. We enjoyed it so much that we even added an additional night so we could stay longer. We would recommend it to anyone going to the area and needing someplace yo stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherí K.

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

Very nice, quiet getaway

Comfortable and relaxing. The house was nice and comfortable and the telescope was a great perk. There is another cabin that isn't too far away, so not quite as private as advertised, but the other guests were quiet and I suppose that's the nature of putting utilities on a property this remote--things can't be too far apart. Still very enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Living the quiet life

It was wonderful to hear nature sounds without the background traffic noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pretty location. Rural but close enough to town so a person can enjoy the restaurants and stores in town. The owner, Mike, was very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette C.

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

Yosemite vacation

It was perfect for the pups and us! The drive to Yosemite was an hour long, but you could walk your dogs around the loop and the ride was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne A.

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

Perfect vacay place

Straightforward and easy to access nice small cabin that’s perfect for your little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Relaxing stay

The cabin exceeded our expectations & we had a great couple of days. Our 3 year old wants to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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