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Barn Loft Apartment Retreat near Yosemite National Park

Apartment in Mariposa with kitchen and balcony

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Bedroom with Queen Size Bed
Sitting Area at Front Door of Apartment
Stairs to Loft
Entrance on Triangle Rd
Sitting area with Firepit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
  • Place, Wawona Visitor Center
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check in is between 3 and 7 pm. We have this time

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

We should mention

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 activities can be experienced at Butterfly Creek Winery and River Creek Golf Course. 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.
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Mariposa, CA

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Creek Winery - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 46 min drive - 63.0 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 52 min drive - 71.3 km
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 54 min drive - 72.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 55 min drive - 75.3 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
  • ‪Butterfly Creek Winery and Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Birdies Roadside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Miner Diner - ‬15 min drive

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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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Restful haven near Yosemite

Loft is a very comfortable, well appointed place to stay when visiting Mariposa and Yosemite. John and Kathy thought of everything to make our visit wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Comfortable place close to Yosemeti.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

A great retreat

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C., New York

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

JOHN AND KATHY ARE THE BEST

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Very nice

Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Beautiful property, close to Yosemite

Only about an hour from both the south and east Yosemite entrances, this loft was beautiful and in great shape. Very clean upon our arrival. Bed was very comfortable. Katharine and John were both incredibly kind and friendly. They had a wealth of information about the area, both Mariposa and Yosemite. They were also both available if/when we needed them. We would absolutely stay here again if we're in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shalini B.

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

Lovely Stay

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

AL

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

Wonderful stay with the best hosts!

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

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

Clean, Cozy and Comfortable

John and Kathy were the perfect host.and hostess. The loft was so much more than we expected. It was immaculate but, cozy and met our need in every way. We loved sitting in the rocking chairs on the deck listening to birds chirping…it was so peaceful! The 40/-50 minute drive to Yosemite was a beautiful drive along the Merced River….Kathy and John were very informative about the Park and, places to eat in the area. Highly recommend this property to anyone traveling in the area!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

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

Great Place! Great Owners!

This property was great for me and my wife's stay while visiting the Yosemite Valley and area. Kitchen has everything you need. Close to either Mariposa or Oakhurst for groceries or eating out. Highly recommend packing your lunch and taking to the park each day. So much more convient and cheaper. Location is close to the South Entrance thru Oakhurst and close to the Arch Rock entrance as well. Figure an hour or so either way. Try to make it to King Canyon if you can. Thanks John and Kathy for making everything great.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Close to Yosemite

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Fall adventure

Great property and great hostesses.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Wonderful

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Acquaint, beautiful wonderful experience

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Great place and friendly hosts

Very well equipped barn loft. Very friendly hosts with lots of local knowledge of the park and towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Peace & Tranquility Yosemite

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Comfortable and Relaxing Stay

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Perfect launching pad

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!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

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

Spotless, well-stocked, wonderful hosts!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chuck m.

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

Great Stay

Property is well equipped with all the necessities. Very cute place with great hosts, and it was spotlessly clean. Very private and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Perfect Stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Amazing rental

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john r.

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

Home away from home

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

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

Perfect Rural Yosemite Retreat

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!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katharine and John Ruccione

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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

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