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D&E Digs / Relax in the Woods Under Starlit Skies....

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A house surrounded by tall trees, a stone pathway, and a wooden bench.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, two lamps, a window with blinds, and a potted plant.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and sink. There is a dining table with chairs and a small window above the sink.
A living room with a television on a stand, a wicker chair, a potted plant, and a door with an exit sign.
A narrow hallway leading to a bathroom with a toilet, shelves, and a pink rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Mariposa, CA
  • Place, Butterfly Creek Winery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Mariposa County Courthouse
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Mariposa County Visitor Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

D&E Digs / Relax in the Woods Under Starlit Skies....

Come and visit our charming cottage in the woods. Large bedroom with a tempurpedic mattress, full kitchen, and a private deck with a mountain view. Enjoy the different sitting areas around the property, including the gazebo, which is perfect for enjoying a good book or just some quiet time.

Located between two entrances to Yosemite, each with beautiful scenic routes leading you into the park. Wonderful restaurants to choose from, including a cafe right at the end of the road!

We set up the campfire for you during the cooler months. It is a great place to come home to after a wonderful day in the park....

We have a massage therapist available, (if given enough notice) to enhance your relaxation and enjoyment during your visit to D&E Digs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pet-friendly
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 292921vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Mariposa

Located in Mariposa, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. Yosemite National Park and Wassama Round House State Historic Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and California State Mining and Mineral Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 27 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Mariposa County Courthouse - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 28 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mariposa Coffee Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Creek Winery and Vineyards - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Birdies Roadside - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Manzanita Cafe & Wine Room - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is D&E Digs / Relax in the Woods Under Starlit Skies.... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at D&E Digs / Relax in the Woods Under Starlit Skies....?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at D&E Digs / Relax in the Woods Under Starlit Skies.... on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$587, 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 D&E Digs / Relax in the Woods Under Starlit Skies....?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at D&E Digs / Relax in the Woods Under Starlit Skies....?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at D&E Digs / Relax in the Woods Under Starlit Skies....?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is D&E Digs / Relax in the Woods Under Starlit Skies.... located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Butterfly Creek Winery and Cold Spring. Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are also within 12 miles (20 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. 70 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place! Wish we could’ve stayed there longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Glad you could enjoy our little bit of our heaven ... you're welcome back for a longer stay. Donna& Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is spotless, beautiful and very peaceful. It’s easy to get a good nights sleep in this stay. Owners are very kind and super friendly. They were available for any questions all throughout the visit. It’s spotless and very cozy. Me and my wife always enjoy our time at this stay and look forward to visiting there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Mark and his wife continue our good fortune of receiving the perfect guests. Such a pleasure greeting people who appreciate the wonders of Yosemite and coming 'home' to the quiet, relaxing experience of our cottage. Such a great couple to host...and Annie, our 'doggie barometer' was equally happy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location very quaint and relaxing for a stay to Yosemite National Park. Excellent host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was the best-kept secret for a peaceful and quiet getaway, complete with magnificent dark, starry skies. It was an incredible place at a great price and had everything we could have hoped for and more.Our hosts were amazingly helpful, providing excellent tips for getting around in and out of Yosemite, and thanks to their guidance and hospitality, we hardly needed to use GPS during our stay.Thank you both for such an amazing and memorable experience. It was truly one of the best stays we’ve ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes Benz Werkstatt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin, well maintain in the woods, the cajón got everything you need and clean, up in the mountain, very close to the main city , we love it ..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was absolutely perfect for our weekend stay. It sits on a huge property where you can take a stroll around the area and enjoy peaceful, quiet nature. I loved the vintage vibes inside the cottage. It felt old school but had everything we needed and it was much more spacious than I had expected! The hosts had excellent communication and made sure we were comfortable. I ran into Eric and Annie (their pup) on the property and it was such a pleasant encounter. Every once in a while, Annie would pop up by the door when I was cooking. She's so funny and cute. If you need to pick up some food or necessities, there's a store right down the street. I'm so glad we booked this place and would 100% book again in the future! Thank you Donna and Eric and Annie!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

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

Great Getaway

Nice location and kind hosts. Definitely a great place to stay if visiting Yosemite and surrounding areas. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HAYARPI T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My fiance and I spent our engagement celebration at D&E's beautiful cozy cabin.It was an amazing experience. The Hosts, Eric and Donna were both very kind and friendly. We had fun conversations with them throughout the stay. We had a magical time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Amazing Yosemite Getaway

This is the ideal stay if you're heading into Yosemite National Park! Very clean and the perfect size with all the amenities you need, and such a comfortable bed! An added perk is wonderful hosts and stargazing. We hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

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

We had a nice visit

We enjoyed this place very much. The hosts were so kind to us. They even left us food and drinks. It was a lovely place, and we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley Yadira P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in process was smooth. Everything is clean and tidy. The owners are nice. Place is quiet and peaceful. Perfect if you are looking to get away from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Peaceful cottage

We had a wonderful week at this fully equipped neat little cottage in the Sierras!The host and hostess were wonderful. Very helpful, and recommended great places to dine and information on Yosemite Park. Plan to revisit in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful and was much more spacious in person. The surrounding area was peaceful and relaxing. Like sleeping over in a storybook setting. The host was incredibly warm and inviting. They were so kind and more than hospitable. I can’t say enough kind things about them.
Random wildlife spotted during a morning walk around the property.
View surrounding the property.
View surrounding the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Mark.. Thank you for such a warm response. It depicts exactly the 'feel' we try to extend to our past and future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a splendid place. It was a perfect couples getaway on a lovely property in a comfy cozy cottage hosted by beautiful groovy people (and their sweet dog) close to Yosemite Park. Stars at night...beautiful sun and moon rise...quietude sprinkled with bird song, crickets, frogs, and the occasional thud of a pinecone or acorn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Weekend getaway

Loved having a quiet spot surrounded by trees with lots of birds. Very comfortable and cozy. Our hosts were kind and welcoming. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

MAGIC PLACE

The place is much better then it looks in the picture !!!! Amazing , romantic place to stay . The owners are very nice couple Donna and Eric , we loved both!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
We couldn't be happier that a couple like you took to this property as it was meant to be. Please come back. Eric/Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fantastic—clean, comfortable, and exactly what we needed. Our host was incredibly sweet and went above and beyond, offering invaluable tips and information about the park that made our trip even better. The hospitality was top-notch, and the check-in process couldn’t have been easier. We truly felt cared for throughout our stay. The neighborhood is in the country, very quiet and peaceful, with bunnies and wildlife around—such a relaxing setting. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perry J.

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

The Two from Virginia

D&E were more than hospitable and provided A+ customer service — we felt the comfort of home away from home while visiting the beautiful mountains and Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Adventure at Yosemite

We had a great time! The cottage was very cute and had everything we needed. Our hosts Donna and Eric were so kind and helpful. We enjoyed the area and visiting Yosemite. Se may be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

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

What a cute little cottage!

We came out to explore Yosemite National Park. We had a great time! This cottage is spotless, well-maintained and in a great location. Comfortable, quiet, VERY CLEAN. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
What wonderful guests... It is such a pleasure for US to find that our guests have made a good use of their time with us visiting the park, enjoying our restaurants and learning of the history of the oldest county in California.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabel C.

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

Thank you

We had a lovely stay and slept very well. We hope to go back soon to explore Yosemite further. Thank you for the warm welcome Donna and Erik!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Three Rivers Delight

The property was beautiful and peaceful in a great location outside Sequoia. Our hosts were a delight! Sharing useful tips and good conversation. We couldn’t have found a better place to stay! If we come back to Three Rivers or area, there is no other place we would stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rocio F.

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

Peaceful Getaway

This place is so charming and peaceful. Communication was great from the start and it was an added bonus to be received with goodies after a long drive. Wish we had an extra day to enjoy the space. Next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meri K.

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

Very cute and cozy!

Donna was a wonderful host and made sure that my partner and I had everything we needed during our stay. The cottage is adorable and the kitchen is well-equipped for cooking. Donna gave us tons of recommendations for activities and sites to see in Mariposa and Yosemite. We'd love to visit again. Thank you, Donna!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a delightful spot and we loved it. Very quiet and surrounded in beautiful views. The cabin is cozy and cute with everything to make one comfortable. Donna and Eric are most welcoming and friendly. We cooked every evening not wanting to leave the place. We asked if it was possible to extend our stay for an additional day but unfortunately the home was rented so we left with a promise to return in the fall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Donna Carr

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There is nothing like the quiet tranquility of the woods.
We love hearing the birds in the early morning and seeing the rabbits, squirrels and deer enjoying themselves!

Why they chose this property

Living near Yosemite has been a dream come true. It is truly the most beautiful and special place!

What makes this property unique

Our guests all use the word 'enchanted' when describing their feelings about this property. There is something very special that happens when you are surrounded by beautiful Black Oaks and Ponderosa Pines.

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