About this space
⛰ ️ Welcome to your storybook escape at Stone & Thistle Cottage
Key Amenities:
⭐Enchanting Gardens
⭐Airsoft Western style shooting range
⭐Speakeasy
⭐Outdoor Woodfire Pizza Oven
⭐Outdoor Dining
⭐Propane Firepit
⭐BBQ Grill
⭐7 Person Hot tub
⭐Outdoor Games including: Corn hole, Jumbo Connect Four
⭐Children’s Outdoor Cottage and Swing Set
⭐Chef’s Kitchen
⭐Projector Screen for Movie Night
⭐Luxurious game room
⭐Magical Children’s Playroom
Location:
20min to Yosemite South Gate
8 min to Bass Lake
The space
🏡 Stone and Thistle Cottage is a beautifully restored home steeped in history and surrounded by enchanting gardens. Tucked in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, just a short scenic drive from Yosemite National Park, this unique 3,500 square foot retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic elegance and natural beauty. The property offers 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
🍸 Wander through the winding stone paths of the gardens, sip in the Speakeasy, or relax by the fire. Preserved with vintage charm and layered in cozy comfort, this home invites you to slow down and take a deep breath of mountain air.
🏞️ Location
The perfect home base for your Sierra adventure. Just 12 miles From Yosemite’s south entrance, 5 miles from Bass Lake, and 5 miles from downtown Oakhurst. A short drive from Yosemite’s iconic trails and scenic drives. When you’re ready to unwind, you’re also close to town- where you’ll find grocery stores, family-friendly restaurants, and coffee shops.
⭐ Floor Plan
☕ This spacious 6-bedroom home is designed for comfort, connection, and character. The main floor features an open-concept living room, dining area, and game room—original wood floors, warm lighting, and cozy furnishings—flowing into a fully updated chef’s kitchen with coffee bar.
🪻 Tucked away in the garden, the one-of-a-kind outdoor speakeasy offers a stylish space to unwind and entertain. Sleek finishes and ambient lighting give it a modern edge while vintage barware and rustic accents remind you of a by gone era.
🌌 With room to gather and quiet spaces to retreat, it’s the perfect blend of old soul and modern convenience—ideal for groups, families, or special getaways.
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⭐ Main Level
✳️ Bedroom 1: Luxurious king bed, antique desk as dedicated workspace, cozy lounge chairs in front of wood burning fire, walk in closet, 55” smart TV, full length mirror
✳️ Bathroom 1: En-suite bathroom with soaking tub, double shower heads, located in Bedroom 1, shared with Bedroom 1 and 2
✳️ Bedroom 2: Attached to Bedroom 1 with a separate entrance to outside, cozy full sized bunk beds, 50” smart TV.
✳️ Bedroom 3: Cozy, moody room with glass doors that lead to the outdoor hot tub, one king bed, one day bed that opens as two twin beds for total width of a king, 55” smart TV, ensuite bathroom with full length mirror
✳️ Bathroom 2: Ensuite bathroom for bedroom 3 includes large full bath, equipped with double sink vanity
✳️ Bedroom 4: Luxurious king bed, 55” smart TV, full length mirror, bay windows to front garden,
located central to the main living space
✳️ Bathroom 3: Located in the hallway between bedroom 4 and dining room, full bath with bathtub and shower
✳️ Bathroom 4: (half bath) Conveniently located near the dining and living room, this half bath allows easy access from the common areas
✳️ Kitchen: Large Chef’s kitchen with antique island. Fully stocked with all cooking and dining essentials. Explore the many cookbooks available. Connected to the kitchen, the coffee bar offers a cozy morning space to relax over a fresh brewed coffee.
✳️ Living Room: A large, leather sectional and two oversized armchairs offer the perfect spot to relax in front of the open fireplace. The movie projector and screen create a unique movie night experience.
✳️ Library Space: Relax in the two leather arms chairs, play a game of chess or select a book from the library. Many of the books highlight the first explorers and naturalists of Yosemite.
✳️ Nook: Twin bed tucked into a magical reading nook with windows overlooking the back garden
✳️ Game Room: The game room has something for everyone- shuffle board, foosball, skee-ball, backgammon, and more
✳️ Dining Room: A hand-crafted solid wood table provides seating for 10- a perfect spot for family dinners and special occasions
⭐ Top Level
✳️Bedroom 5: Artfully designed room with queen bed, bench, 55” smart TV, full length mirror
✳️ Bedroom 6: Cozy bedroom designed to delight our younger guests with twin bunk beds, children’s books and games, attached play nook with fairy lights and woodland themed space.
✳️ Bathroom 5: Full bath with shower and tub conveniently located near Bedroom 5 and 6
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🌲 Backyard: Step into a backyard designed for gathering, play, and relaxation. Meandering stone paths guide you through gardens. Just off the main patio, an outdoor kitchen features a wood-fired pizza oven—perfect for alfresco dining at the nearby farmhouse table under the open sky.
🛝 A cozy lounge area invites you to unwind with soft seating and cafe lights overhead, while outdoor games like corn hole and horseshoes keep the fun going. For younger adventurers, a children’s area includes a wooden swing set and a whimsical playhouse tucked beneath the trees.
🔥 Wander down to the lower field and you’ll find a gas fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. Nearby, a Western-style shooting gallery offers a fun, themed experience that nods to the spirit of the Old West.
Guest access
👉 Guests have access to the entire property except 1 locked supply closet. There are 2 detached sheds in the yard that are not accessible to guests.
Other things to note
🚗 Parking:
There are multiple parking spaces in front of the property or inside the open garage to the left of the front path.
🌄 Check in is at 4 pm
Check out is at 10:00 am (unauthorized late check outs are subject to additional fees)
Quiet hours: 11pm to 7 am
👙 Hot tub requires showering prior to entrance
👫 Max occupancy is 16 guests at any given time, regardless of age. We may be able to accommodate a few additional guests depending on the situation, please inquire before booking. Any unauthorized guests above the max limit will be subject to a fee of $600/person and may lead to immediate termination of your booking.
🎦 There are exterior cameras at the front door and at the garage facing the entrance and the driveway.
👉 We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding unauthorized parties, illegal behavior, or allowing unregistered guests onto the property.
🦅 Surrounded by forest, our property offers an authentic mountain experience—which can occasionally include encounters with local wildlife or insects. Please enjoy but keep a respectful distance from wildlife. Although we have regular professional pest control, nature sometimes finds its way indoors. If you happen to notice any uninvited guests during your stay, don’t hesitate to contact us.
🦬 Airsoft Guns may be used only at the Western shooting Range. Airsoft guns may only be used by adults not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Guests assume all liability associated the use of the Airsoft guns. Do not remove from the premises. Damage to local wildlife or neighboring properties will be prosecuted.
