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Custom Cottage, Fireplace, Views, A/C, Private Deck, Central to Yosemite Park
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10 out of 10
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 3 69.7 sq m
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Yosemite National Park, CA
- Yosemite National Park15 min walk
- Badger Pass Ski Area16 min drive
- Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance32 min drive
- Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)90 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Custom Cottage, Fireplace, Views, A/C, Private Deck, Central to Yosemite Park
The Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is a Craftsman Guest House with the best privacy and views in the area. Our excellent reviews reflect our high standards for quality and service.
Rental of the Hideaway includes a required and limited Yosemite National Park vehicle access permit. Guests must still pay the Park Entry Fee.
The Hideaway is following current COVID-19 Health Guidelines with detailed cleaning, disinfecting, using HEPA vacuums, and a new HEPA Air Purifier sized for the guest house. All the linens and pillows are washed or changed for each guest stay. Detergents are used for cleaning, EPA/CDC approved hydrogen peroxide (asthma safer product) is used for disinfecting and windex products for the glass, windows and mirrors.
The Mountain Hideaway is full of designer grade appointments with CAL King bed, whirlpool bathtub, full kitchen, dining room, and private deck with barbecue. The Hideaway has central air conditioning and designated parking for a perfect retreat.
The comfortable living room includes remote control fireplace, HD satellite TV with networks, cable news, HBO, sports, movies, and Sirius radio.
WiFi is included at the Hideaway. We have the Starlink system with high-speed internet allowing video streaming from your favorite providers on your own devices.
A full kitchen and breakfast bar is provided with all the cookware, plates and utensils you'll need for a quick breakfast or gourmet meal. It's complete with gas stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. The dining area is surrounded by 180 degree mountain views.
The luxurious bath suite includes a 6' whirlpool bathtub for 2, Italian marble shower, radiant floor heat and morning light through private windows. The Hideaway is located in a forested mountain community within the gates of Yosemite Park.
The Hideaway is a luxury house for 2 but can accommodate up to 3 with the extra guest sleeping on a portable mattress on the floor in the living room area. Our property is a unique home and may not be suitable for children under 4 yrs old due to open stairs, fireplace and steep mountain terrain surrounding the Hideaway. There is a $25 or $35 (depending on the season) per night, per extra guest for the 3rd person or child staying at our cottage. The floor plan is an open design with bedroom above the living room.
Due to COVID-19 Operating Guidelines, only 7-day stays may use the laundry room in the cottage.
Check in and Check out times have changed due to the additional time needed to clean and prep the cottage for your safety within COVID-19 Guidelines.
Check-in is at 5pm and check-out is 10am. We will accommodate other check-in requests if possible. Plan on additional time to drive thru the Park to arrive at the Hideaway.
Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located at 6000' elevation in Yosemite West. This unique community is located within the gates of the Park with the best central location for day tripping to Yosemite Valley, Badger Pass Ski, Glacier Point, Wawona and the Big Trees.
The high county of Tuolumne Meadows is a 90-minute drive thru mountain vistas, high alpine lakes and forests of giant sequoia trees.
Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are a short drive to Glacier Point where you can rent all the gear you need for an epic winter adventure.
Cell service is very good for Verizon at the Hideaway. There is no Cell service for other carriers. Sorry, it's a remote mountain location. A land-line telephone with local and long distance service is included.
DISCLAIMER- By entering the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Yosemite Mountain Hideaway or any of it’s owners, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury
CAUTION: Winter travel thru the park requires all cars/trucks to carry snow chains. Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located on a steep access road where winter snows may require special parking conditions. Please email or call with snow condition access questions.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance for your stay in Yosemite National Park. There are winter and summer storms, fire season, COVID-19 travel advisories, road detours and other events that you need to cover. You must review the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway Cancellation Policy.
MOUNTAIN TRAVEL: The Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located in a residential community in the wilderness at 6000 feet elevation. Guests may experience the effects of altitude, intense sunshine, mountain weather and mountain roads. It is recommended you prepare for this type of travel.
We look forward to hosting you at the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, Melissa and Jeff
Rental of the Hideaway includes a required and limited Yosemite National Park vehicle access permit. Guests must still pay the Park Entry Fee.
The Hideaway is following current COVID-19 Health Guidelines with detailed cleaning, disinfecting, using HEPA vacuums, and a new HEPA Air Purifier sized for the guest house. All the linens and pillows are washed or changed for each guest stay. Detergents are used for cleaning, EPA/CDC approved hydrogen peroxide (asthma safer product) is used for disinfecting and windex products for the glass, windows and mirrors.
The Mountain Hideaway is full of designer grade appointments with CAL King bed, whirlpool bathtub, full kitchen, dining room, and private deck with barbecue. The Hideaway has central air conditioning and designated parking for a perfect retreat.
The comfortable living room includes remote control fireplace, HD satellite TV with networks, cable news, HBO, sports, movies, and Sirius radio.
WiFi is included at the Hideaway. We have the Starlink system with high-speed internet allowing video streaming from your favorite providers on your own devices.
A full kitchen and breakfast bar is provided with all the cookware, plates and utensils you'll need for a quick breakfast or gourmet meal. It's complete with gas stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. The dining area is surrounded by 180 degree mountain views.
The luxurious bath suite includes a 6' whirlpool bathtub for 2, Italian marble shower, radiant floor heat and morning light through private windows. The Hideaway is located in a forested mountain community within the gates of Yosemite Park.
The Hideaway is a luxury house for 2 but can accommodate up to 3 with the extra guest sleeping on a portable mattress on the floor in the living room area. Our property is a unique home and may not be suitable for children under 4 yrs old due to open stairs, fireplace and steep mountain terrain surrounding the Hideaway. There is a $25 or $35 (depending on the season) per night, per extra guest for the 3rd person or child staying at our cottage. The floor plan is an open design with bedroom above the living room.
Due to COVID-19 Operating Guidelines, only 7-day stays may use the laundry room in the cottage.
Check in and Check out times have changed due to the additional time needed to clean and prep the cottage for your safety within COVID-19 Guidelines.
Check-in is at 5pm and check-out is 10am. We will accommodate other check-in requests if possible. Plan on additional time to drive thru the Park to arrive at the Hideaway.
Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located at 6000' elevation in Yosemite West. This unique community is located within the gates of the Park with the best central location for day tripping to Yosemite Valley, Badger Pass Ski, Glacier Point, Wawona and the Big Trees.
The high county of Tuolumne Meadows is a 90-minute drive thru mountain vistas, high alpine lakes and forests of giant sequoia trees.
Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are a short drive to Glacier Point where you can rent all the gear you need for an epic winter adventure.
Cell service is very good for Verizon at the Hideaway. There is no Cell service for other carriers. Sorry, it's a remote mountain location. A land-line telephone with local and long distance service is included.
DISCLAIMER- By entering the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Yosemite Mountain Hideaway or any of it’s owners, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury
CAUTION: Winter travel thru the park requires all cars/trucks to carry snow chains. Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located on a steep access road where winter snows may require special parking conditions. Please email or call with snow condition access questions.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance for your stay in Yosemite National Park. There are winter and summer storms, fire season, COVID-19 travel advisories, road detours and other events that you need to cover. You must review the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway Cancellation Policy.
MOUNTAIN TRAVEL: The Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located in a residential community in the wilderness at 6000 feet elevation. Guests may experience the effects of altitude, intense sunshine, mountain weather and mountain roads. It is recommended you prepare for this type of travel.
We look forward to hosting you at the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, Melissa and Jeff
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Sorry but we cannot allow assistance animals
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Yosemite National Park
Located in Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Yosemite National Park, CA
What's nearby
- Yosemite National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
- Badger Pass Ski Area - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
- Tunnel View - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
- Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 32 min drive - 28.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The River Restaurant and Lounge - 45 min drive
- Parkside Pizza - 45 min drive
- The Pink Palace - 48 min drive
- Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - 43 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jeff & Melissa Hornacek

Yosemite Mountain Hideaway was designed and built by Jeff and Melissa. Jeff is a building contractor. Melissa is a retired french teacher who loves cats, reading, and running. We've lived in Yosemite for the past 9 years. Now we want to share our Yosemite Guest Cottage with you.
Why they chose this property
We stumbled across this unique property 17 years ago and fell for it right away. We built our home 10 years ago and just finished the guest cottage this year. We enjoy sharing this special place with like-minded people who treasure the wonders of nature, enjoy quality accommodations in a quiet and private neighborhood.
We have designed and built beautiful homes in the community from large log estates to cozy private cottages. Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is the latest creation of craftsmanship and quality finishes with one of the best locations in the area.
We have designed and built beautiful homes in the community from large log estates to cozy private cottages. Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is the latest creation of craftsmanship and quality finishes with one of the best locations in the area.
What makes this property unique
The Hideaway is a new spacious and luxurious guest house for two with great big views of the park and the Sierra Nevada mountains. It sits high above thousands of acres of forests, granite domes and waterfalls in the distance. Its first rate with central air conditioning, whirlpool tub for two, HD TV and full kitchen.
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