Barn Loft Apartment Retreat near Yosemite National Park
New 700 sq ft one bedroom apartment/loft with a full kitchen and bath.. Located on 7 acres, adjacent Black Oak Bed and Breakfast( Beautiful location with adjacent landscaped grounds and Orchard. Great home base for exploring Yosemite National Park and the quaint Gold Rush Town of Mariposa and Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains.. Yosemite National Park is a 50-60 minute drive along the Scenic Merced River.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view
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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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mariposa
Located in Mariposa, this apartment is in the city centre. California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Mariposa Museum and History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wassama Round House State Historic Park and Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail. Windows on the World Books and Art and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 54 min drive - 55.5 km
Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 57 min drive - 58.3 km
Yosemite National Park - 59 min drive - 61.6 km
Yosemite South Entrance - 61 min drive - 62.3 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Mariposa Coffee Company - 7 min drive
Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe - 12 min drive
Birdies Roadside - 11 min walk
Butterfly Creek Winery and Vineyards - 12 min drive
Triangle Road Cafe - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Barn Loft Apartment Retreat near Yosemite National Park pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Barn Loft Apartment Retreat near Yosemite National Park?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Barn Loft Apartment Retreat near Yosemite National Park?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Barn Loft Apartment Retreat near Yosemite National Park located?
Located in the heart of Mariposa, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Butterfly Creek Winery and Cold Spring. Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Kathy and John were lovely hosts. The apartment is perfect for longer stays. Fully equipt kitchen. Very comfortable bed. Large shower. Nice deck with chairs. Main living area was relaxing and had lots of interesting art and decor. Outside seating was perfectly relaxing.We will book this apartment again in the future.
John and Kathy were awesome. They were so helpful and knowledgeable about the local restaurants and places to see in Yosemite. We will definitely stay there again when we’re in the area.
Kathy and John are the perfect host with this adorable loft furnished with all your needs.
Super clean and comfy
About an hour outside the Yosemite NP
We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck
As we planned our hikes for the day.
We would highly recommend staying at the loft.
My sister and I enjoyed our stay at the Barn Loft. The loft is very comfortable, pleasant and all-around great! Enjoyed sitting on the deck after spending the days hiking at Yosemite. Kathy and John are great hosts and so much fun to visit. They took an interest in how we were enjoying our trip and had great suggestions. Highly recommend staying here.
Immaculate property, well-equipped kitchen had everything we needed, gracious hosts, recommendations for excellent restaurants, directions on efficiently getting to and from Yosemite. Highly recommend and would absolutely return for a future visit to the area.
We enjoyed our three days here! The apartment is well-stocked, clean, comfortable, and homey.
Kathy and John were helpful hosts and were readily available if we had any questions.
We highly recommend the Barn Loft retreat!
We booked this place for it's proximity to Yosemite, it was much more cost effective than staying in the park, but gave us more space than a hotel room. The owners, John and Kathy live on site in a house, while this is an apartment above a detached garage. They are extremely accommodating and friendly! Gave us lots of good tips on the park and local restaurants. loaned us a cooler and ice pack to use in the park too! John even moved my laundry from the washer to the dryer while we were out to dinner! The apartment laundry area is in his detached garage.
The loft was the perfect launching pad for my wife and I to explore not only Yosemite, but also King's Canyon & Sequoia. It was the perfect size for a couple, everything was impeccably clean and comfortable, and John and Kathy were attentive and responsive. Highly recommend!
This place is an amazing hideaway. The apartment is perfect. It is a quiet location but very close to great restaurants and sightseeing. I would recommend 10/10
My wife and I had such a remarkable experience staying with John and Cathy. Not only was our place, beautiful, clean, and secluded, they were wonderful hosts and very attentive to anything that we might need.
They gave us Informed guidance and support about visiting Yosemite, traveling to nearby restaurants or grocery stores.
We absolutely love and appreciate John and Cathy and our time that we spent there.
We stayed in this lovely apartment above a barn to have a place to retreat to in between trips into Yosemite. It totally fit the bill for us. A wonderful place and a wonderful experience.
We had the best 5 night stay at this perfect VRBO rental. It was a manageable distance to get back and forth from Yosemite National Park, especially to get away from the crowds. We were so happy to come back to a clean, relaxing environment after long hiking days in the park. The property is gorgeous. I would spend my evenings sitting outside on the porch in peace in the beautiful country setting. The bed was really comfortable as well. John and Kathy, the hosts, were absolutely amazing! They treated us like family, making sure we had everything we needed. They gave us easy directions to get to the park and to downtown Mariposa and offered so many excellent restaurant suggestions in the area. We had everything we needed to make our own meals most of the days as well.Yosemite Bug and 1850 restaurants were excellent! Thank you for the suggestions! :) We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful, clean, relaxing country setting in a good location.
The best stop of my entire trip. The place was truly like a home away from home, especially the kitchen. Loved the rural vibe and proximity to Yosemite. The hosts were very welcoming and the property has resident hummingbirds which always entertain.
I hope to return sooner than later!
John and Kathy were amazing.
Super responsive and have the cutest and nicest house ever! So welcoming and warm and I couldn’t recommend a nicer and kinder stay. 10/10 will be coming back for sure!!
It was great! It was clean and very comfortable and had everything we needed. I felt like if we did need something we could just ask and they would help us if they could. They were also very delightful to talk to. I would recommend this VRBO.
We booked 5 nights at the Barn Loft Apartment and in less than 24 hours it felt like a home away; well furnished & supplied with everything we needed. John was a great host who has obviously never met a stranger. He is a wonderful story teller and full of local information. He greeted us each evening as we returned from the park, just to ask how our day went. Great vacation retreat!
Kathy was great with prompt communication and John helped us with check-in and Yosemite and Mariposa suggestions. The apartment was well set-up and comfortable, specially the kitchen and all the amenities. (They provided an air fryer!) We were able to easily prep for early departures to Yosemite (about an hour to the North Entrance and Mariposa Grove). Thank you John and Kathy!
The barn loft provided us with a perfect location to attend a family wedding and to explore Yosemite Park. The loft was spotless and so very comfortable. The kitchen was well supplied with an abundance of cookware and dishes.The bathroom was spacious and the bedroom was extremely comfortable with plenty of storage space for both our formal wear and hiking gear. After long days in the Yosemite - the loft was a comfortable respite from the hustle and bustle of the park. We often spent early mornings and evenings on the loft deck just enjoying the quiet and countryside. Our hosts were extremely knowledgeable about the park and surrounding area and provided us with a wealth of information in regard to the park, restaurants,and shopping. This was our first visit to this part of California and Kathy and John provided us with a comfortable and memorable visit.
The apartment offered us everything we wanted - it was clean, comfortable, and offered all modern amenities. The location gave us privacy and quiet, which we wanted on our get away. Grocery stores and restaurants were about a 20 minute drive. We had come to explore Yosemite, which was about a 50 minute drive. The hosts, Katherine and John, are very welcoming and accommodating. They know the area well and can give good recommendations on places to visit. Highly recommend for a relaxing, enjoyable retreat.
Beautiful , Comfortable and Private apartment rental in close proximity to Yosemite N.P
My husband and I spent 7 nights in this modern apartment rental in the town of Marisposa while visiting Yosemite N.P. We could not have picked a more comfortable and convenient location for our visit. The accommodations were all what we expected and more.
Everything on the VRBO site is perfectly described and pictured. Plus the hosts are very friendly and close by on the property for any desired assistance.
Would recommend this rental highly when visiting the area.
Great place to stay,close to town the owners are awesome and very helpful and do everything to make sure your stay is great. Will be coming to this place a lot.
Jose A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Katharine and John Ruccione
We purchased 7 acres in 2008 and since then have been developing it. First we built a barn and then the loft apartment. Since then we have also built Black Oak Bed and Breakfast.
Why they chose this property
Great home base for traveling around the Sierra Foothills and Yosemite National Park.
Languages:
English, Italian
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests