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Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite

Holiday home in Midpines with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mariposa County Visitor Center
  • Place, Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail
  • Place, Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite

Deer meadow ranch is great place to enjoy a mountain retreat. The house is conveniently located in the midpines area of Mariposa county, one of the easiest area to visit Yosemite National Park via Highway 140 and scenic drive along the Merced River Canyon. The 2000 sq feet one story house is centered at 4.6 acres land and with a private concrete driveway. Spacious open floor plan with two bedrooms with private bathrooms, and lot of windows to bring the outside views in.

The space
Deer meadow ranch is a ranch style single story house with open-air wrap around porch. The house has two spacious bedrooms which can accommodate up to eight people. One bedroom has california king size bed and a foldable double size sofa bed and newly updated walking closet. This bedroom comes with a remodeled master bath with soaking tub, tiled shower, vanity and granite counter. The second bedroom has two queen size beds. It also have a small pottery barn style desk where you can use for work or nightstand. The second bathroom is conveniently located next to the second bedroom. It has shower, and granite vanity counter. There is also a foldable double sized sofa bed in the livingroom. The house has cozy brazillian redwood floor mixed with ivory colored carpet. Spacious living room with large windows, so you won't miss the surrounded tree and mountain scenery. The kitchen is recently remodeled with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. The spacious wrap around deck can let people to sit down outside and relax .
Guest access
The house is located only 24 miles away from the El Portal entrance to Yosemite National Park, and 10 miles to Mariposa downtown. The house has a private concrete drive way from colorado road. The house has plenty of its parking space in front of garage

Other things to note:
There are some spaces which are not accessible during your stay:
The fire places are not available for use right now due to the high fire danger in the California. The garage is locked for owner's personal storage. The flat unit in back of house is also locked for owner's storage.

Water supply is from 600 foot deep well water, which is rich in iron. There is whole house filter which double filters the water, and there is also reverse osmosis water filter at kitchen sink for tap water. Some guests have noted metallic taste in the water, so please bring your own bottled water if you are sensitive to well water with metallic taste.

Although not in the listing, we do provide discounts for stays of 3 days or longer. Please ask us about discounts for longer stays.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn off range, water faucets, lights and ac/heating equipment
Please place all trash and recyclables in bins inside the house or in overflow trash bins in front of garage.
Please help to make sure patio doors are locked, as well as front and side doors closed. Also all windows are closed.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 2021069

About the area

Midpines

Midpines is home to this holiday home. Mariposa Museum and History Center and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail and Northern Mariposa County History Center. Windows on the World Books and Art and El Portal Market are also worth visiting.
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Midpines, CA

What's nearby

  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Mariposa County Courthouse - 15 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 17 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area - 34 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sticks Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪1850 Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Airport Inn Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deer Meadow Ranch in Midpines, close to Yosemite located?

Situated in Midpines, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Sierra National Forest, Merced River and Merced River Recreation Area. Briceburg Information Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Midpines / VRBO

Close to Yosemite, a great place to stay and as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Z.

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

Nice location, very spacious

We stayed here to visit Yosemite and were also happy with the proximity to restaurants and grocery. Communication with the host was great, everything was well-stocked! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Milky Way photo trip

I booked this primarily to take advantage of dark skies for Astro photography. Worked out well and was able to get some good photos. Also a short trip to Yosemite where we saw the valley and glacier point,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Perfect place for our Yosemite vacation!

We loved this place! It was a great home base for our time in Yosemite. The home was clean and well-furnished with all we needed. And the property is quiet and in a great location. Just like the property name says, we saw deer wandering by in the evening and morning. Thanks John and Amy for hosting!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joern T.

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

very good!

Particularly nice: The house offers a lot of space. It's also really quiet and private - you can't see any other building.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Overall, we had a very pleasant stay in this house. Checking in, I made a mistake of not downloading the check-in instructions and my phone had no service. That being said, the owner posted his phone number by the door. Unfortunately he never answered the calls or voicemail. Luckily, I found a door open on the other side of the house and was able to get in. Additionally, we had an issue where the kitchen circuit breaker blew that was a problem because the breaker box was behind a locked door. After a slow response, the owner gave us the wrong code which wasted a lot of time. Also, the house only had two wash cloths. Strange. All other aspects of the house were nice. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We even saw some wild deer in the yard and nearby wooded area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel R.

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

Great location!!

The house is very spacious, the land is awesome! The nearby town was a beautiful, small place with locals and visitors. The ride to Yosemite NP was about 30 minutes. The host was responsive (before and after my stay, nothing needed during my stay). My family and I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Beautiful home and great amenities!

Had a great time! Close to Yosemite and town. Saw wild turkey, deer and woodpeckers. Until the next time! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful home and surroundings. The owner provided several amenities including coffee, cereal, snacks and ramen. The kitchen was immaculate and spacious. Games for all ages as well as coloring books. I plan to stay here again for our next adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

yas o.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had a wonderful time here. The place is very spacious with large porch and backyard to relax. It's located away from the Hwy and the neighborhood so it is very peaceful and quiet. It's extremely clean and comfortable. Check-in was very simple and host was very responsive if you have any questions. Only 45 minutes to the yosemite entrance. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Landrum, SC USA

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

Everything we needed

Clean, comfortable, and close to Yosemite National Park. House is well stocked. Easy communication with the owner. The three of us were only there for a weekend to visit the park. It was a very last minute decision and this property was fortunately available and just rt for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes M.

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

Visiting Yosemite

Location of the house is great to visit Yosemite Park. House is huge with a lot of space. Host was great and was so kind to send us back some forgotten items. We only missed some butter knives and glasses in the kitchen, as we were 8 people and there were not enough for everyone…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Starry Nights

Very nice, updated home, close to Yosemite, with a deck perfect for watching the stars! The only drawback with it being in the woods is that it has hard water, a small price to pay for it’s location so close to Yosemite and nature. The owners leave filtered water in the fridge for drinking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Traveled to the area to visit our son who works in Yosemite. This home was 2 miles from the main highway so it was very quiet and peaceful in a wooded area. The homeowner, John, was very easy to communicate with before and during our visit. The number of people in our group increased from the time we originally booked to the time we arrived so I let John know and he said no problem as long as the total is 8 or less. This was great because other listinga in the area charged more for additional people. The home was very comfortable for our group and we would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super quiet and remote. Reasonably close to Yosemite. Although some of the kitchen furnishings were worn out and in need of replacement, it was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room to relax and spread out. Very poor AT&T connectivity, but WiFi saved the day. Loved having a washer and dryer!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The first thing we noticed when we pulled up was the grass was VERY overgrown. So it looked a little different than the pics we saw when we booked. It was clean and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay while visiting Yosemite NP. Except for washcloths. There wasnt a washcloth in the entire house. And the house is quiet buggy. We had to vacuum spiders from the ceiling on 3 occasions. The space is good. Plenty of room and the house has great potential it just needs some love. The water is definitely an issue. The smell is bad and our hair never felt clean after washing it. We brushed our teeth with bottled water. I believe the owner has tried to address the issue so i'm not sure if anything else can be done about it. Overall the house was just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Nice

Good place to stay at, exactly as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Close to Yosemite. They had a lot of great games and kitchen extras.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Secluded get away

A weekend trip to Yosemite with the family was made easy with this location. We had 5 people and two pets. Communication with the property manger was fantastic. The property is out in the wilderness’s so be prepared for mosquitoes, bats, wasps, and spiders. Inside was super spacious for all of us so would would definitely stay here again when we come back to Yosemite. The drive there was gorgeous and totaled about an hour to get fully inside the park(the entrance is 35min). Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Wide open spaces, inside and outside!

This a very large and spacious house, and the 2 acre property it sits in the middle of is gorgeous. The house is comfortably appointed, uncluttered and immaculate. A perfect place for two couples—we would rent it again with friends. Our host, John, was extremely responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujey G.

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

Busy life getaway

Place is very spacious and clean. Kids loved the open yard area. Very close to Yosemite. We plan on coming back. John was great and allowed early checking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Norma Q.

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

Home away from home

We had plans to visit Yosemite but our youngest woke up sick so we decided to just relax and it was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Music_lover 1.

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

Family Christmas Vacation

Property in great location near Yosemite (about a 45 minute to hour drive). Owner/Property Manager is communicative and the rental is comfortable and spacious. Would suggest bringing own drinking water as filtered and tap water has a bit of a metallic taste. Overall a great rental experience and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

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

Beautiful house, short drive into Yosemite

Family of 5 stayed for 3 nights in August. House is lovely and spacious, with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped, there's laundry facilities, 2 big bathrooms and everything was spotless. It
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Gateway to yosemite

The proximity to Yosemite sold me on this home. The rural location provided a place to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing. The home was spacious and comfortable and the beds were great. I would definitely recommend this home for both couples and families.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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