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Dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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El Portal, CA
  • El Portal Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

El Portal

In El Portal .Your stay at this El Portal cabin places you within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Merced River. Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 19 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Tunnel View - 28 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 52 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Great cabin near Yosemite!

2,000 square foot cabin that sleeps 10.
Cabin includes a bonus/game room great for kids!
3 Bedrooms include 2 master bedrooms, one with a soaking tub and the other with a jacuzzi access on the deck, 3rd bedroom has access to the deck.
Deck is spacious with a BBQ and outdoor sink.
Spacious living room with two pull-out sofa's.
Fully stocked kitchen with an eat-in nook.
Flat panel TV's in the living room and bedrooms with cable.
Full washer/dryer.

Rental also includes access to the Cedar Lodge Pool (walk or drive).

Cleaning fee of $150 per stay.
Deposit of $250 per stay.

No smoking / no pets!
Deposit will be forfeit for any violations.

Non-paved road provides access to the cabin.
Turn right after Cedar Lodge into the Indian Flats campground.
From there, turn right (immediately) and follow the road up to the T, turn left at the T and you'll see the house.

Enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Hite's Hideout

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking will result in forfeiture of deposit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Pets will result in forfeiture of deposit.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great house for children.

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
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 deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Great cabin near Yosemite! to the airport?

This cabin is 27.6 mi (38-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Great cabin near Yosemite! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Great cabin near Yosemite! to the beach?

This cabin is 16.2 mi (29-min drive) from Cathedral Beach.

Does Great cabin near Yosemite! offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Great cabin near Yosemite!?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Great cabin near Yosemite! have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Great cabin near Yosemite! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Great cabin near Yosemite! to downtown El Portal?

This cabin is 0.1 mi away from Incline.

Great cabin near Yosemite! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sucharan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

We had great time at the property , it’s maintained very well.. very close to the Yosemite entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Yosemite Hideaway

This property is accessed by pulling through a campground area and older maps may not show that the location is accessible, but we had no real problem finding it. The road is somewhat steep and might be a challenge for small cars if snow or inclement weather was in effect. There is a steep set of stairs to the front and side doors. The home is spacious and well appointed, having been added on to. Access to Yosemite is ready to hand and this location is a great base from which to explore. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

This home is beautiful and actually more spacious than the pictures indicate. It was clean and had everything we needed but it’s best quality was its proximity to Yosemite. It’s just 10 minutes from the entrance and made it a breeze to get in and out of the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific

This place is out of the way and when you pull up you wonder if you’ve made a mistake. But when you get inside and you’ll be very pleased by what you find. We enjoyed our stay very much. The appliances were new and it was well stocked with everything you will need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neighbor annual trip

Our group was 3 couples 60. Location was awesome which got us to Yosemite gate in 20 min. Property very private/quiet with a nice deck to hang out. The instructions to find property could be better. We enjoyed our stay overall however we did have some issues with property i.e. no propane for grill, main TV didn’t work, screen door to hot tub missing handle amount a few others that should have been checked before our arrival…..we communicated via VRBO site to get resolved with no response. Was able to reach host directly via text but responses were still unreliable. Issues were resolved but not until end of our stay. Cell service was very spotted so that may have been part of issue but we didn’t have any issues communicating to our host for our next VRBO stay using the VRBO site??
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great location and house. Wish we would have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kortney P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family home

Not much to look at from the outside and up a very steep road, but inside was a fully stocked house with all the fixings. Beds were comfortable, house was very clean and air conditioning worked, which was needed since it was 103 outside. Not sure we would want to walk back from the swimming pool down the hill, due to how steep the dirt road is, but great to have the pool available. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite Retreat

This cabin was perfect for our needs. Very clean, well furnished, convenient to the park and (especially important this week), the air conditioning worked very well. Thanks for a wonderful visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn O., CHARLOTTE

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and property

We enjoyed our stay at this location. It exceeded our expectations. Absolutely great location. Fully stocked kitchen makes it easy to cook here. House was clean and spacious. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

El Portal Home

This house was great for our large family group of 8. Location was great-be aware the road is a bit of a vertical challenge. Directions could be more specific as we missed the turn. You're actually turning into a camping facility. The road goes all the way thru it. There's nothing near by for shopping but a small store and gas station. Might plan for groceries in a bigger town. Great for getting to the park - close and easy. Pull out beds weren't comfortable at all. Also the tvs didn't work. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

P W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location great property!

We had a great day in your beautiful cabin in El Porto just above a fun campground and close to a cute resort. We found the property clean well supplied and it meant our needs to be close to Yosemite! Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ji Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful nice and clean place, kids loved and we really enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

We really enjoyed our stay at Hite's Hideaway. The house was spacious, comfortable and very well appointed. The kitchen had everything necessary for cooking meals. We even used the barbeque. The backyard was great for spotting birds (California quail, woodpeckers and jays). It had convenient access to the west Yosemite entrance. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaira T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location!

Need a comfortable place to stay after a full day in Yosemite? This place is for you since it's so close to the park entrance! Just make sure you pick up some groceries on your way in and have fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We gathered here with family and friends from Switzerland. We knew we had made the right choice when they commented that this was a "perfect" place to stay... close to Yosemite Valley and the many trailheads/ hikes that started there, and all the conveniences of home. Perfect week.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hites hideout

Our grandkids loved the game room and the big bathtub! This was a clean and comfortable home for ourselves, kids and grandkids to stay at while visiting Yosemite. The steep dirt road to access the house can be a bit challenging but it’s not a long way to go. We all enjoyed it and it is only about 7 miles to the Yosemite park boundary.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location relevant to Yosemite

You won't find a better location to stay within 30 minutes of Yosemite. Full house, hot tub, and privacy. A perfect retreat after a long day of hiking. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect retreat outside Yosemite

What a beautiful house up on the hill above the Merced River. This was the perfect retreat after a few days in the backcountry. It was very close to the main entrance of the park and gave us quick access to the Valley. Everything was clean and ready for our stay. Our friends were saying how they'd like to come back because it's the perfect house in the perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cris s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing get away

We loved staying here. It was perfect for our group! The deck was amazing and the grill out there. We spent every evening out there and the mosquitoes weren't even bad. The hot tub was a bonus! It's very quiet and secluded which we loved. It is also easy to get to Yosemite. Make sure you bring towels for the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location and White Water Rafting

This fun location is in very close to the put in for the Merced River rafting. We loved staying here and will return. Eric
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Closer to Yosemite than we hoped!

We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rocio B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay near Yosemite

Very close to the park, private, with everything you need during your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what you want in the mountains

Location was wonderful. We were not able to get tickets to Yosemite but we got up early and it was only a 15 minute drive to get inside the park. The house itself had so much space and it is exactly as advertised. The deck was wonderful and open and shaded. The only part of the property that made things a little tough was the Wi-Fi didn't work in the evenings. Not exactly sure why but after a long days of hiking we found we weren't able to relax and watch TV. But I would definitely recommend this home to anyone. And I have every intention of using the property again. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022