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6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary

Holiday home in Groveland with kitchen and patio

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Escape to the serene surroundings of The Secret Meadows Retreat, nestled on 14 acres of meadows and forest near Yosemite. Unwind in the cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace or explore thousands of acres of Stanislaus National Forest via trails and old logging roads.

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Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary

The most relaxing and amazing location to stay during your next trip to Yosemite is The Secret Meadows Retreat.

This A frame home is situated on it’s own fourteen acres of meadows and forest. It features one bedroom plus a loft bedroom, large living room with sofas and wood burning fireplace.

Frequented by deer and other wildlife this is an exclusive experience being offered as a rental for the first time, on a trial basis.

Driving through three gates and 300 yards down it’s private driveway will bring you to the home and the first meadow.

This is an old homestead site with just a handful of nearby cabins, all of which are far enough away to provide you with complete privacy (except for the deer, birds, and other wildlife). Adjacent to and surrounded by thousands of aces of Stanislaus National Forest which can accessed by trails and old logging roads from the Retreat.

Located just 400 yards from Hwy 120, approximate five miles west of the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park, in the Hardin Flat area.

This is an incredible destination that may leave you content without even venturing into Yosemite Valley, even though the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite is just another ten minutes down the 120.

Nearby horseback riding, river rafting and guided tours can be arranged.

The home is cozy, with one private bedroom with queen bed and TV, a loft with one double pillow-top queen and one full (plus an amazing view over the meadow), a dining room, fully stocked kitchen and a large, fourteen x twenty four foot, family room with a big wood burning fireplace, 42” flat screen TV on Dish Network, a desk with computer, and couches which can easily sleep two more.

Includes all appliances, a washer-dryer, hot water (strong pressure), central heating (plus a pellet stove in the dining room and the wood burning fireplace in the living room).

Keywords: Cabin, retreat, honeymoon, get-away, privacy, Yosemite, National Park,

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No outdoor fires or smoking. Quiet time is Sunset. First gate to be kept locked.
Please review ALL house rules before booking your stay. We will verify ALL reservation details after the booking.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: It's an incredible place for children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Groveland, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Groveland, CA

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Pool - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Big Oak Flat Information Center - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance - 29 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake - 33 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tangled Hearts Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Buck Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rush Creek Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rush Creek Lodge Dining Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Truck Bbq @ Rush Creek Lodge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Rainbow Pool, Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Big Oak Flat Information Center and Tuolumne River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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