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Great cabin near Yosemite!

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Dining
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Map
El Portal, CA
  • Popular LocationEl Portal Market6 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance12 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Valley14 min drive

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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa 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 or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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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

Pets not 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Cabin Yosemite El Portal
Great Yosemite El Portal
Great Cabin Yosemite El al
Great Near Yosemite El Portal
Great Cabin Near Yosemite! Cabin
Great Cabin Near Yosemite! El Portal
Great Cabin Near Yosemite! Cabin El Portal

About the neighborhood

El Portal

This cabin is located in El Portal. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider El Portal Market and Yosemite Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 6 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 25 min drive
  • El Capitan - 39 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Great cabin near Yosemite! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great cabin near Yosemite! located?

This family-friendly El Portal cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Merced River. El Portal Market and Stanislaus National Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara L., Portola valley, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay Near Yosemite
You cannot beat the location, if proximity to Yosemite (El Portal western entrance) is your goal. The house was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Yosemite Cabin
The location was perfect for exploring Yosemite Valley. A little tough to get to in a mini van. off road access. Tucked away and very private. Great deck. lots of upgrades. My only critique is the sofa beds are not very good for sleeping or even sitting. large but uncomfortable. The spa was not working but the owner responded promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best rentals I have ever visited. It was clean, quiet, and well appointed. The owner/manager was very responsive. I wish I had more time to just chill at the house and enjoy the scenery from the backyard, but we spent most of our stay visiting Yosemite and other local spots. I really regret not using the grill and jacuzzi during our visit. Use of the pool at the Yosemite Cedar Lodge was great for the kids to cool off after a long hike. Just tell the front desk you are renting the cabin with the dirt drive way and they'll know what to do. Speaking of that, the road to the cabin is quite bumpy and steep. We had a loaded minivan and made it up without much concern but I'm not sure how a RWD vehicle would do on that road. All in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shivani B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem close to the park!!
My friends and I had a great time at this property. The house had everything needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable, especially the hot tub!! The hot tub and the patio deck was such a nice treat after a long day of hiking in the park. I feel the photos do not do justice to the property. The place was much nicer than what you see in pictures. We would definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meng Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean home in a quiet location
The home was very nice in terms of amenity and location. About 15min to Arch rock entrance if no traffic. The rooms look much better than the pictures. Suggest the owner update the pictures with better ones. We originally booked for 9 people but the other family couldn’t come so we 6 people enjoyed the the whole house. Very spacious and had all the kitchen equipment and stocks to make meals. We just bought some food from Costco and cooked all our breakfast and dinner. The deck has a view of the mountain and feels very remote. The road to the home is not paved so it can get a little pumpy. Overall a very nice home for our Yosemite trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Merced River Rafting lodging
We loved our stay here and pleasantly surprised how charming and comfortable this Cabin is. We wanted a place to stay near the Merced river for some spring rafting . This location couldn’t have been better with the raft put in Location being less than a half mile from the put in. The location to Yosemite Valley also made it a perfect location for hiking the mist trail and Vernal Falls after our morning on the Merced. The hot tub was very nice after a full day and the amenities are really top of the line. We couldn’t have been happier with this VRBO and will be back frequently.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern house Near Yosemite
Great location for easy access to Yosemite. Recently updated house with upscale appliances and fixtures.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great property, our family had a great time. The deck has amazing views to the mountains. Be prepared with all the information you need to check in because we had a hard time getting cell service. Once in the cabin you will be able to use Wi-Fi. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unexpected
It looks like a neighborhood home but it’s really it’s tucked aways in the mountain. Everything about this place is charming and they provide everything you need! Including coffee!! We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

juoh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location
Great location and nice facilities, cozy and lovely deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, great location
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful vacation home. It is well appointed with everything you need and our party of 8 enjoyed our stay immensely. The hot tub was welcome after long hikes and the use of the pool at Cedar Lodge was a huge plus. The location is perfect for visiting Yosemite. You get used to the steep drive to the house very quickly. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We had a wonderful time here! Five adults, very comfortable, spacious, and clean. The AC was a blessing in the summer heat. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We found this property perfect for our Yosemite trip. The house was very comfortable, had some higher end touches, and located close to the entrance gate. Yes, the driveway is steep, however, our van with 6 people had no issues. Very nice relaxing place to crash after a hard day of hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021