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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Badger Pass Ski Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • El Portal Market
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite West stay.With a stay at this Yosemite West vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sierra National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Yosemite National Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 32 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • El Portal Market - 39 min drive - 22.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬43 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.

Craftsman Cottage

In addition to the gorgeous appeal, this home was designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible including convenient parking and access. The home is a rare single-story property that can accommodate guests of all ages. There are about 10 steps from the parking area, leading down to the entrance. Both restrooms offer double sinks and separate toilet and shower areas. There is satellite base wifi and air conditioning as well. The master suite features a king-size bed, while the middle bedroom has two sets of twin-over-twin bunk beds, as well as a High Definition TV in case the children would like to have their own space to play video games or watch a movie. Satellite WiFi is available for free but is not fast enough for streaming and video calling. The front bedroom has a queen bed decorated with vintage decor, while the living room features a vaulted cottage-style plank ceiling, river rock fireplace, and a 60" 4K TV, complete with Blu-Ray player and satellite cable. The distressed dining table allows comfortable seating for 8 people. The fully stocked kitchen boasts a stylish farmhouse sink, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and beadboard cabinets. Additionally, there is a dining table on the rear deck if you prefer to dine al fresco or simply wish to enjoy the mountain air and forest view. There is a gas BBQ if you would like to grill. The covered front porch features two very comfortable rocking chairs, perfect for sipping your morning coffee or tea.

This property is located INSIDE the gates of Yosemite National Park and is centrally located to many of the popular destinations including Yosemite Valley (20 minutes), Badger Pass Ski Area (15 minutes), and Wawona (20 minutes). For larger groups (up to 20 people), consider renting this home in conjunction with The River Rock Retreat, which is just a stone's throw away.

This cabin has 2 parking spots during the fall, winter, and spring months. During summer there are 3 parking spots.

The Craftsman Cottage is a very special home and will make your Yosemite experience the vacation of a lifetime.

Air Conditioning for energy conservation does not cool to below 72º.

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Craftsman
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Craftsman Cottage Private vacation home
Craftsman Cottage Yosemite National Park
Craftsman Cottage Private vacation home Yosemite National Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Craftsman Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 56.3 mi (86-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Craftsman Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Craftsman Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 13 mi (24-min drive) from Cathedral Beach.

Does Craftsman Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Craftsman Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Craftsman Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Craftsman Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Craftsman Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Craftsman Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Craftsman Cottage to downtown Yosemite National Park?

This vacation home is 17.3 mi away from Yosemite National Park.

Craftsman Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding in Yosemite

Beautiful, well equipped home in Yosemite West. House is approximately 30 minutes from the valley floor. We stayed here for our daughter’s fall, Yosemite wedding. Spacious kitchen/great room, beds were comfortable with the exception of the bunk beds. They are probably fine for kids, not great for adults. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pristine home!

We had a fabulous trip to Yosemite and this home was perfection. It was extremely clean which was a wonderful contrast to the dusty trails we saw all day! We would have loved to stay longer if our schedule would have allowed. 11/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property/Great Location

We spent three days at the property and it was perfect for our trip. Close to the valley floor and easy to get back to. The house was wonderful and perfect for our family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as listed

The home was very clean and stocked with everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute & Cozy

We loved our stay here! It’s so homey and comfortable! We had a party of 6 adults and there was plenty of room. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. Don’t forget your own shampoo and conditioner. I would also bring some extra kitchen towels, just in case. Other than that all the amenities were there. The WiFi didn’t work for us and there was very spotty cell service, so be prepared. Made for a nice tech free weekend! Will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent L., Los Altos

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable cottage

Property is in great condition and was perfect for our family. Everything worked great and the house was spotless. My advice is to bring the food you are going to need because there are not grocery or restaurant options nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home conveniently located to Yosemite’s major attractions

We were overall very pleased with this home and had a very good experience dealing with the management group. The house is Very clean and very nicely decorated. The kitchen is very well stocked to accommodate most any family meal. A comfortable retreat that serves as a great home base after long days exploring Yosemite’s sites and attractions. The neighborhood is a great location for accessing the Valley and Southern ends of the park. The other reviews regarding the WiFi reliability and speed are accurate. However, Only a minor inconvenience because cell service isn’t available. Also noted that no AC meant the house was fairly hot during the day (July) and took a while to cool down in the evening, but certainly not unbearable. A couple more fans In the house would have helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M., Rochester, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay - and the WiFi works fine!

This property is just as nice as depicted in the photos. A great balance between stylish, casual and comfortable. Great location inside the boundaries of the park. The place was very clean and everything inside is in excellent condition. The kitchen has all the appliances and utensils and other stuff you could want - including a griddle for pancakes. And as mentioned in the title, the WiFi worked fine for us even though we didn’t expect that based on the comments from others. We would not change a thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect!

Perfect location for all Yosemite activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joelynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay, with one exception

Super clean, well layed out, great location. Description of amenities were spot on with the exception of the Wi-Fi. Very minimal to no service in the house. Limited to 500 MB per day. Very frustrating when trying to comfirm travel plans and locations of daily activities. Also, beware that the air condition did not exist. The house was very hot upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Family getaway

We loved the house. Very clean and cute. We would have loved some board games and recycling, otherwise it had everything we needed. Oh yea....the WiFi did not work so we didn’t know we would wake up to snow.....especially since cellular service didn’t work as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

lizzette c.

great location and very clean

very clean. nice kitchen supplies. great open space. good for families
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz F., San Rafael, California

Beautiful, updated home in perfect repair

Beautiful, updated home in perfect repair
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Very nice and comfortable property.

Clean, comfortable and convenient to the National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gedalia B.

Exactly as described. Crisp, clean, spacious, modern, charming and well equipped.

We just got home from our long weekend and were very happy with our time in this home. We'd rented a place up the block a couple of years ago and it was NOT great. This place was exactly what we'd hoped for. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Great rental

Very nice home. Good location. Glad we opted for Yosemite West over staying in the valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jen W.

Beautiful house!

Perfect for families. The only drawback is that it’s still a 30 minute drive into the park but better than any other options we saw for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Absolutely beautiful!

The home was beautiful, spacious and very clean. Yosemite destinations were close by. The area is very quiet. I would love to stay here again. To future renters who may arrive late at night, make sure to bring the property map as the roads are confusing when you are tired and it is dark outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

jean m., East Coast

Beautiful Mountain retreat

We stayed at the Craftsman Cottage for a week and loved the house. The house is very clean, bright and well decorated with a lot of attention to detail. We appreciated that the entire house had "hardwood" floors, so there were no dirty carpets (as we've found in other VRBO rentals). The house is in a quiet, residential neighborhood. We enjoyed the fireplace with the gas starter and the grill on the deck. We appreciated that the house was stocked with a few basic supplies that were enough to last our entire stay: coffee, hot chocolate, TP, Kleenex, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, kitchen bags. One caveat: the drive to the nearest store, gas station, restaurant, Yosemite valley and the nearest town is down a winding (but very scenic) mountain road, so those not familiar with mountain driving will want to be home by dark. The only improvement we would make to the house is covering the exterior windows in the showers with privacy film and putting draperies on the living room windows for privacy. Otherwise, we found the house to be perfect, and the rental company was very helpful, responsive, and easy to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Rita T.

Clean and beautiful but no air conditioner

Very beautiful house/kitchen with everything you need for cooking. However there is no air conditioner. It is very hot from noon to dawn. Two of us have to sleep in the living room because the room is very hot. The wifi is not working either which is fine with us since we have tried to spend more time enjoying the beauty of the nature. FYI for those people who rely on wifi a lot: we did contact the property manager regarding the wifi and they respond quickly. They came to check the connection quickly for which we appreciate so much but the wifi is still not working the whole stay. They offer the free wifi at their office site but the connection/signal is very weak and unstable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ash P.

Yosemite Gem

Wonderful stay at this very well appointed home - Conveniently away from the crowds, yet easy access to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Susan G., San Juan Capistrano, CA

Beautiful Home In A Quiet Setting

This is a lovely home with all amenities you need for a relaxed stay. The home is one story; however, the entry does have about 12 steps to access the house that could be challenging for anyone with a disability. The rooms were large and the kitchen is well appointed and light and bright. It is close to the attractions in Yosemite Valley (about 15-20 mins). We were there with 5 adults and 2 children under 12. The rooms were ideal for the size of our party and the two bathrooms were very appreciated. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Molly K.

Family spring break

Gorgeous home. Place was clean and just as the pictures show! Having no access to wifi was the only problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Erika B., San Carlos

Beautiful home, stunning views

We absolutely loved our stay at the "Craftsman Cottage" -- while there, you are surrounded by beauty inside and out! The home is light and airy throughout, with terrific natural light as well as a nice selection of ambient and task lighting (I very much dislike spotlights that shine straight down... and many LED/flourecent lights make me crazy!) The great room is beautifully arranged and can accommodate a lot of people -- the living room is cozy with a stone faced fireplace that heats nicely and comfy sofas/chairs/ottoman that work for reading, watching TV or socializing. The kitchen is well appointed with a strong layout and a great-sized island for socializing while preparing meals. The dining room seats 10 comfortably and has a deck with a bbq and backyard views. The bedrooms and bathrooms are also light and airy -- the master has sweeping views of the backyard and a door to the deck. One kid room (with two separate bunk beds) is sweetened with a flat screen TV... sort of nice for downtime between snow ball fights, ski days and other jaunts to the valley floor. The 3rd bedroom (with a queen) faces the snowy slope in the front, and would work for a couple or a couple kids. All are spacious, with lovely windows and a cozy feel. Bathrooms are white one white and spotless. Oh, and the front porch was perfect -- alas, it was cold and snowy while we were there, so we didn't use it much. That said, there are only two things that I would NOTE: 1) There is NO WIFI and Mobile Phone coverage was nonexistent as well. If you need to be reached or need to do a little work check in, this is a big deal. The property managers said they have a nearby business office, but that really doesn't help much. It's a big field trip if all you need to do is "check in" with work or family. This seems like a mistake not to have this... being connected is important, but it would also be nice to be able to play music (Pandora app is on the TV, but not usable given no wifi) 2) A very small thing....there are no dressers. I like to unpack when I vacation, but there were no dressers/drawers to unpack into, so I hung all i could and then had to rifle through the suitcase for the rest. Would be nice to have a small chest of drawers in each bedroom or bedroom closet. Other than that, a PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL home. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

john o.

Great stay

The home is very nice and very well taken care of. At the time of this review, I believe we had to be one of the first people to stay there because everything seemed so new and unused. Yosemite West is quiet and very close to the valley, so location is great. The house has pretty much everything you need with the exception of groceries. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016