Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River

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Dreamy view of the Merced River and surrounding mountains from kitchen window
View from open kitchen to dining and living area, with local art on walls
Living room and fireplace beyond the dining table and breakfast nook
Pool furniture and lounges with curtained canopy and amazing mountain views
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sierra National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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El Portal, CA
  • Place, Merced River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

El Portal

Located in El Portal, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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El Portal, CA

What's nearby

  • Merced River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 40 min drive - 36.6 km
  • The Ahwahnee - 43 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River on 1 January 2027 start from NZ$1,939, 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 Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Sierra National Forest, Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Merced River. Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 299 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 320 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host with a very well equipped place to relax and stay close to the valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! It was great place to relax after busy days at Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a pleasure to return to this lovely spot!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious home close to the Yosemite Arch entrance. Extremely clean with well stocked kitchen. Newly renovated hall bathroom. Outdoor pool and deck was a special treat after hiking in the park. Loved seeing the family of deer each day in the back of the house. Thank you, Jo Ann for opening your lovely home to my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay. Very relaxing.There were a few ants in the pink bathroom which you may not know about.Also the right front burner on the stove top was difficult to start and also burned with only part of the ring. It later burned fully so may be lack of use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to park entrance. Loved the sound of the Merced River right outside the window every night. And the refreshing pool was a total bonus on a hot day. Super sweet owner/hostess :o)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Jo Anne’s property just outside Yosemite National Park. The house is in a beautiful location with amazing views from the decking of the river and mountains beyond. Very easy access to Yosemite. The property is spacious and well equipped and the pool was a particular bonus. We experienced an issue with the air conditioning but Jo Anne dealt with the issue very professionally and even offered us compensation for the issue. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental for a trip to Yosemite. Everything is clean and the owners are very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, and comfortable home right on the Merced River. 30 minute drive to the Valley floor. Can't beat the location if you want to avoid the urban wilderness / crowds of the Park. Kids loved the pool. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A quiet and tranquil place for vacation. The kitchen is fully equipped. Heater works well. An ideal place to stay if you are going to Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The location of this home is ideal for entry into the park. It was a very short drive. The communication in advance was perfect and the extra directions were very helpful. The communication during our visit was not ideal. We never got a response to one of our inquiries and a couple of days to get one for another question. The answer came as we were packing up to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location for exploring Yosemite Valley

Enjoyed our stay and the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed, peaceful place to stay. Thank you JoAnn for your hospitality and kindness.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, clean and amenity-full

Our family of five enjoyed the property and the close location to Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location near Yosemite!

It is really nice place on Merced River and Jo Ann is wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

TERRIFIC!

Fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay and setting

We loved the property; the location, setting and pool were amazing! What a chance to see Yosemite from a super property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was great - very well-supplied! The whole house was very clean. We loved the location and the pool. Jo Ann was very responsive in answering our questions. We’d stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Merced River house

We really enjoyed our stay! Very convenient to Yosemite and a great place to take a break from crowds in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
We checked-in at night, it was a
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home and Great Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in El Portal. Easy drive into Yosemite and beautiful home and surroundings. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We celebrated my baby girls 2nd birthday in Yosemite and loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean. The location was perfect. The host was responsive. This is the PERFECT place to stay if visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yosemite valley

Wonderful property with everything we needed for our stay. Plenty of space and the pool was amazing after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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