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Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!

Midpines vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Midpines, CA
  • Place, Merced River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Briceburg Information Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Merced River Recreation Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Midpines

In Midpines .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Sierra National Forest and 9 miles (15 km) of Merced River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Merced River Recreation Area and Briceburg Information Center.
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What's nearby

  • Merced River - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Briceburg Information Center - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Merced River Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Mariposa Cemetery - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 16 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pony Expresso - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪1850 Brewery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Don Rubens - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!

California has cowboys, beaches and surfing, skiing, hiking and shopping all rolled into one beautiful state. Seeing Yosemite when you vacation in California is a must. For this vacation, expand your mind and enjoy a true California experience by staying in a straw bale home. Unlike those of big bad wolf fame, modern straw bale homes are warm and comfortable. They provide a unique place to rest your soul (and feet) after a day of discovering Yosemite.

Our newly constructed Yosemite Straw Bale vacation home is a wonder. While the straw bales provide incredible R-50 insulation, we are using passive solar heating for preheating our radiant floor heating system with an instantaneous hot water heater as a backup system. Our photovoltaic grid panels are naturally creating clean energy from the sun. We tested these techniques on our own home and perfected them in this vacation rental for your enjoyment. Made to feel like your private second home, design touches include a social kitchen with a granite slab bar height counter, finished dyed concrete floors, and cozy radiant floor heating. Sitting hilltop at 3000 feet elevation (914m), the house includes a private deck perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views. We are also honored to share with you, eight fine art prints by renowned Sierra photographer Howard Weamer.

The gates of Yosemite are a mere 35 minutes away* on a drive that follows the wild and scenic Merced River. (*Your drive may take longer as you stop to put your feet in the river or photograph the wildflowers along the way.)

Check out our profile below, and look at the calendar for booking availability. Call or email to hear more and make arrangements. We look forward to hearing from you.

Keywords: Straw Bale, Home, Yosemite, Yosemite Area, Mariposa , Midpines, Hilltop

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Strict non smoking policy

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Strict no pet policy

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict non smoking policy

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lovely Straw Bale Home With Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! to downtown Midpines?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Midpines.

Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 260 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is an outstanding property, so interesting and well done. You can access electrical outlets everywhere for all your devices. There are a lot of places for luggage and personal items without junk sitting everywhere. Beautiful location. Outstanding hosts who volunteered to help us seniors with our luggage. Instant response to any question. Of our last six rental this one was the most interesting and also the best value.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Grand Haven, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, great sunsets! Host was very helpful. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Stanwood, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location. Well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay! We traveled with our adult son and his gf and the set up of the house was perfect for us. Bedrooms are separated by the kitchen, each with full bathrooms so privacy was great.The views are lovely, the area is quiet, the kitchen was fully stocked with items we needed to cook, and the hosts were very informative and responsive to any questions we had.They also gave us tips on Yosemite, which we found very helpful. This was a great location for getting to the park. No lines at the entrance. And Mariposa is close enough to grab dinner after a long day of hiking at the park.We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B., Orlando, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication from the host. The house and surroundings were beautiful and the kitchen was well stocked. The location was remote with amazing views of the Milky Way. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

charisse A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beatiful setting, comfy home

My daughters and I had a lovely time during our May stay. The weather was great, the flowers were blooming and the home had everything we needed to wind down and rest between our sightseeing. Definitely would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P., Granbury

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite beauty

What a great place to stay while checking out Yosemite. We totally enjoyed this home, very comfy and had everything we needed. The mornings & evenings on the front deck were just wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

john f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite adventure

Fun and pretty
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb

Great location for exploring midpines region and Yosemite National park. Property with superb views and facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay near Yosemite

We loved the 2 nights we spent here and wished we had been able to stay longer. A lovely quiet location, beautiful sunsets and sunrises, and wildlife all around. Super convenient for our day in Yosemite as part of our West Coast USA trip. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S., Fort Worth, Texas, for 20 years

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay

We loved our time at this home in Midpines and Yosemite. The home is clean and pretty, and the view is wonderful. We strongly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for Yosemite

Property manager was fantastic and went above and beyond to help make our vacation go smoothly. The house was comfortable and well appointed. Being from the upper midwest, the evaporative cooling ("swamp fan") was a new experience. Not the same cool as traditional AC, but it was definitely cooler inside than the 100 degrees outside. This was a great location for Yosemite and also doable when we decided to take in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks as well. Would recommend this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sebo t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

We had a great experience at our stay. The house looked great and beautiful decoration. Very clean and organized . I highly recommend to rent this house for your stay. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for your great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the straw bale house! Highlights included gorgeous sunsets, spotting a bobcat from the back porch, a deer eating breakfast outside the window, and evenings on the deck under the stars. The home was clean and just as described on the listing. Very unique! It took us about 45 minutes to get to Yosemite, which worked out great. We’d recommend to others who are looking for a peaceful setting in the Yosemite area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chihee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

eileen f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

Other than an issue with a leaky faucet (which the owner was working to repair) i think this was the nicest setting of the three houses we used on this visit. The swamp cooler, although unusual served to keep the house cool when needed. The view was wonderful and the sounds of wildlife were pleasant. About an hour drive from Yosemite but the drive itself was along the river znd quite beautiful. I had difficulty adjusting shower temperature to the temperature i wanted but it was a minor blip in an otherwise very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite 2024

It was just perfect for our Yosemite visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Retreat

10/10! Beautiful home, beautiful property, about 35 minutes to Yosemite's Arch Rock entrance, and an hour and five minutes to the Yosemite Valley visitors center. Wildlife viewing and start gazing from the home's deck and beautiful sunsets. Very private, quiet, and peaceful. Totally lived up to the great reviews! Grateful for our time here
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

The perfect place to stay for our visit at Yosemite area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B., Clovis, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite visit

Enjoyed the straw bale house open feeling. Felt like Italy with cool concrete floors, wooden cupboards and granite counter tops. Clean open bedrooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024