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Delightful Home and Property Minutes from Yosemite
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
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Explore the area
El Portal, CA
- Place, El Portal Market5 min drive
- Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance11 min drive
- Place, Yosemite Valley14 min drive
- Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Delightful Home and Property Minutes from Yosemite
Heartstone House is a two bed two bath custom built mountain retreat located just 8 miles from the western gate of Yosemite National Park. The house is situated above the Merced River with access to some of the finest river stretches imaginable.
Heartstone House is a perfect launchpad for outdoor enthusiasts to explore all the Yosemite Valley and Merced River Canyon have to offer, and for artists, dreamers and spiritualists to reset, reflect and create. The home is situated in a rural neighborhood where wildlife abounds, where the beauty of the outside world and the comfort of the interior are in harmony, and the song of the Merced River fills the soundscape. Situated at a friendly elevation of 1,500 feet, the house is surrounded by mixed oak and conifer woodlands.
There are two bedrooms, each appointed with luxe linens and duvets, and two en suite bathrooms in the house, as well as a futon sofa bed on the mezzanine and basic gym equipment in the screened-in porch. The space is well suited for a group of friends, two couples, or a small family.
The kitchen is well equipped with enthusiastic home cooks in mind, including full-size appliances and a counter-height bar that connects with the living and dining rooms.
During your stay, the house will be your private oasis. An additional home studio is located on the property and inhabited by a quiet, respectful long term tenant. Feel free to explore the yard within the fenced areas. Also make sure to enjoy the incredible night sky views from the porch during your stay!
Heartstone House is a perfect launchpad for outdoor enthusiasts to explore all the Yosemite Valley and Merced River Canyon have to offer, and for artists, dreamers and spiritualists to reset, reflect and create. The home is situated in a rural neighborhood where wildlife abounds, where the beauty of the outside world and the comfort of the interior are in harmony, and the song of the Merced River fills the soundscape. Situated at a friendly elevation of 1,500 feet, the house is surrounded by mixed oak and conifer woodlands.
There are two bedrooms, each appointed with luxe linens and duvets, and two en suite bathrooms in the house, as well as a futon sofa bed on the mezzanine and basic gym equipment in the screened-in porch. The space is well suited for a group of friends, two couples, or a small family.
The kitchen is well equipped with enthusiastic home cooks in mind, including full-size appliances and a counter-height bar that connects with the living and dining rooms.
During your stay, the house will be your private oasis. An additional home studio is located on the property and inhabited by a quiet, respectful long term tenant. Feel free to explore the yard within the fenced areas. Also make sure to enjoy the incredible night sky views from the porch during your stay!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
El Portal
Located in El Portal, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. El Portal Market and Yosemite Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
El Portal, CA
What's nearby
- El Portal Market - 5 min drive - 8.7 km
- Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
- Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive - 19.9 km
- Tunnel View - 21 min drive - 28.2 km
- Badger Pass Ski Area - 40 min drive - 50.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The River Restaurant and Lounge - 12 min drive
- Cedar Lodge Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Parkside Pizza - 12 min drive
- The Pink Palace - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Allison Deglomine
Why they chose this property
As one of the closest private homes to Yosemite National Park, The Heartstone House is located 8 miles from the western entrance gate to the park. You will follow the very river that flows past the Heartstone, through the deep gorge of the Merced River canyon and into the hallowed walls of Yosemite Valley. The property is in El Portal, just off Highway 140, the easiest to drive and most accessible all-season road into Yosemite National Park.
The majesty of Yosemite National Park are a mere 8 miles away, making the Heartstone House the perfect staging ground for your days in the park. But the property itself is also a destination. There is excellent road biking right from the house on a traffic free road for about 30 minutes of round-trip riding. In a short walk on a dirt path, you will find yourself delighting in perfect swimming holes for a day on the river. The Merced River is designated as Wild and Scenic and it lives up to its name. Deep green pools to cool and refresh, warm sculpted granite rocks to lounge and play on, it is a merciful and delightful body of water. And if you just want to sit and soak in the peace of the mountains, The Heartstone House will provide stillness and quietude.
The majesty of Yosemite National Park are a mere 8 miles away, making the Heartstone House the perfect staging ground for your days in the park. But the property itself is also a destination. There is excellent road biking right from the house on a traffic free road for about 30 minutes of round-trip riding. In a short walk on a dirt path, you will find yourself delighting in perfect swimming holes for a day on the river. The Merced River is designated as Wild and Scenic and it lives up to its name. Deep green pools to cool and refresh, warm sculpted granite rocks to lounge and play on, it is a merciful and delightful body of water. And if you just want to sit and soak in the peace of the mountains, The Heartstone House will provide stillness and quietude.
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