Yosemite Gateway/HorseRanch Cottage/Outdoor SoakingTub & Shower/Scenic Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Yosemite Gateway/HorseRanch Cottage/Outdoor SoakingTub & Shower/Scenic Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Yosemite Gateway/HorseRanch Cottage/Outdoor SoakingTub & Shower/Scenic Views located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of California State Mining and Mineral Museum, Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch and Windows on the World Books and Art. Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail and Mariposa County Courthouse are also within 20 miles (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

25 May 2023

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Beautiful!

We had a wonderful stay! It was the most peaceful vacation I’ve ever had. The hosts were great, the attention to detail was amazing, and the animals on the property were a huge bonus. We would love to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

20 Jul 2023

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Great Spot

Very nice, comfortable and secluded. 10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene G.

31 Aug 2023

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Great stay. Would come back.

Immaculate in cleanliness. Great decor and attention to detail. Thoughtful hosts. Fast response from hosts. Sweet animals on the premises.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mjraid24

18 Nov 2024

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Beautiful home

Our stay at this beautiful ranch was absolutely perfect! The property is stunning, with breathtaking views, charming animals, and a peaceful atmosphere that made it hard to leave. The location is ideal—close enough to Yosemite for easy day trips, yet far enough to enjoy the quiet serenity of the countryside. The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. This is truly a hidden gem, and we can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 May 2023

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Paradise!

The Round Hat Cottage is just an amazing place to stay. Look forward to returning on our next trip to Yosemite. Thank you Steve for letting us enjoy your piece of paradise. The pictures do not actually capture how beautiful the cottage and area is - so be prepared to enjoy your stay.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni P.

16 Oct 2023

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Yosemite Get Away

Isolated charming ranch cottage for 2. Hosts Gayle & Stephen friendly & accessible if needed. Fun to walk around & see the horses, donkeys, mule, & other animals on site. Quiet & relaxing, comfortable retreat site with outdoor patio & great view of stars at night. 25 min drive from Mariposa & 1hr to Yosemite entrance.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco B.

13 Aug 2023

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Best Ranch Ever in Cathey’s Valley

Oh my goodness , this place is absolutely amazing The cleanliness, amenities , its all you can have Its quiet and you can walk around the ranch and see tons if animals ( cows , horses , rabbits , donkeys and birds ) We love the patio where you can lay down and rest after visiting Yosemite park Communication was awesome and I would describe this paradise as a 6/5

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa V.

6 Sept 2023

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Lovely place to stay

A great property on a horse ranch. You are the only quests, so guaranteed great evenings to enjoy the sunset and beautiful sky in totally silence. A nice, very well equipped house for 2 persons, with even a washing machine, dryer and gas BBQ. The outdoor shower and bath are a nice extra. Great place to stay when visiting Yosemite, but also for a longer stay, just to relax. Friendly owners, we had nice chats with Steve. A place to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

23 Oct 2023

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Comfort on the ranch

Wonderful place, just as described. Very comfortable and relaxing after full days in the park. The drive to and from the park is about 40 miles but the drive is beautiful and Mariposa down the road is a fun town to stop and have a beer or something to eat on the way back. Once you get back you will forget about the drive. Great amenities including the outdoor shower and covered patio. We loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was beautiful and clean. There is no cell phone service, so it is recommended to print out a map to the property, because GPS went out before we could reach the property.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOE L.

9 Jul 2022

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Quiet back country ranch

The property was kept up nicely especially for a working ranch. The ammenities were excellent, clean and the style appropriate for the setting. Anything that was needed was provided. The property manager/owner was friendly, helpful and well informed about the area. Overall an excellent property and not too far off the beaten path, but far enough for peace and quiet.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG S.

14 Jul 2024

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Perfection!!

Wow - what can I say, this place is amazing. We stayed for 3 nights explored Yosemite and surrounding area, if you want a perfect location with amazing host’s I can’t recommend this place highly enough, it takes approx 1.30hrs to get into the park, but the drive is easy and scenery is amazing…The cottage is exactly as described and so far our favourite location whilst touring around the area.If we ever come back to visit the area, we will definitely be back…1st rate 👌

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jianzhong

5 Jul 2025

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Loved the landscape and the owners’ good taste and efforts in decorating the cottage. It’s clean and comfortable. Loved the backyard with swing and outdoor tub. More importantly, we love the host’s warm welcome and flexibility to help us checking in earlier. All were great! We enjoyed our stay there fully.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

23 Jun 2025

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Highly recommend this cottage!

A complete oasis! Hosts were easy, trustworthy and very pleasant. Their cottage was beyond any words can express. Can’t wait to be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belynda B.

17 Jun 2025

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This was such a fun place to stay. We really enjoyed ending our day by walking around the property to pet the horses and donkeys, while watching the sunset. The cottage was comfy and has a beautiful patio to enjoy your morning coffee. The hosts are very kind and gave us many suggestions for our trip to Yosemite as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

9 Jun 2025

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This might be the best VRBO we’ve ever stayed in. The cottage was absolutely charming—super clean, cozy, and stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable long weekend near Yosemite. The location was incredibly convenient—just a short drive to the park, making it the perfect home base for exploring. It’s an ideal getaway spot for couples looking for a peaceful, romantic escape. Check-in was seamless, and communication with the hosts was prompt and helpful. One of the highlights was spending time with the friendly horses and donkeys on the property—such a unique and memorable touch. We’ll definitely be coming back and will gladly recommend this gem to any friends or family visiting Yosemite!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

28 May 2025

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Excellent in every way

Must see to appreciate. The country setting is great. The animals & wildlife are very relaxing. Got to converse with the owners who are truly great people. Can’t wait to stay again hopefully later this year.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn Y.

22 Apr 2025

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Sweet getaway

This was such a great stay. The house is super cozy and bed very comfy. We loved the outdoor soaking tub and wandering around checking out all the animals. Just beautiful! I would definitely stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tayah B.

31 Mar 2025

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Magical Getaway

An absolutely beautiful property/ kind and helpful management.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

14 Mar 2025

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Fantastic!

The place was cozy and very peaceful! We loved every minute of our stay, and Steve was also very friendly and helpful. Thanks so much!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

16 Jun 2024

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The perfect getaway

Man where to start! This place was unbelievably comforting to us. We have been on a month long roadtrip for our honeymoon and of all the places we stayed this was by far our favorite. I felt like I was at home it was so nice. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob & Summer A., Saint Paul

12 Oct 2023

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Great Stay - 2nd Visit

Such a cute/amazing place on the ranch, so much fun to stay there and close to town and Yosemite This is our second time staying here, thanks again for your hospitality, Stephen & Gayle!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ye L.

6 Oct 2023

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Ranch

It’s been a great experience staying at the ranch. Very peaceful and quiet place and the host is very friendly and welcoming.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

2 Oct 2023

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The ranch was the perfect anniversary retreat spot!

My husband and I stayed at the ranch for our 7th wedding anniversary trip and had an excellent time! The hosts were lovely and told us about all of the horses and donkeys on the farm. My husband and I spent an afternoon hiking around the back of the property climbing on the boulders and petting all of the animals. Several of the horses were extremely friendly and would come right up to the fences for attention. The mini donkeys were absolute dolls and we spent a good 20 minutes just taking photos and giving them head and neck scratches. As far as the facilities go, I have no complaints there either! The bed was comfortable and there was space to spread out our luggage. There were even cotton spa robes hung in the bathroom, which was a great touch. There was cold water in the fridge when we arrived and coffee to make in the morning. The hosts provided a binder with some info on local restaurants, which we appreciated. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a secluded retreat from the world with excellent views and tons of friendly animals. 10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

18 Sept 2023

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Yosemite visit

The Cottage was exactly as advertised, it was appointed with everything needed for a comfortable stay and the pictures showed the property accurately. We couldn’t have asked for a better host and stay for our Yosemite visit. Enjoyed talking with Steve and Gayle.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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