Half Dome Hideaway, a deluxe custom-built home in Fish Camp, California. Experience the best of Yosemite National Park with modern comforts like unlimited hot water and smart TVs. Unwind by the gas fireplace or take in mountain views from the large front deck.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82300 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Spacious, 3BR/3BA, A/C, EV charger, game room, pool table, 2 miles from Yosemite
Half Dome Hideaway is a deluxe, custom built, 3 story, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2,300 square foot home located 2 miles from the South entrance to Yosemite National Park. We've worked hard to have one of the nicest homes in the area. Everything is first class including our customer service. We have a new central heating and AC system throughout the house. We have 6 modern flat screen, smart TVs on 4 receivers, a well equipped game room, unlimited hot water and custom wiring and lighting. See our pictures for more details and read our stellar reviews. Our beautiful home is located in the quiet little town of Fish Camp, California at 5,100' elevation. It is spacious, comfortable, and in great condition after being completely, custom remodeled and modernized. All 3 floors have an extra-large bedroom, large bed(s), full bathroom, TV and large closet. Complimentary secure wireless internet (WiFi) is included and available everywhere on the property. We have a first class 60Amp/220V, level 2 EV charging station with a 24' cord set up for all cars. That gives you a robust 11Kw capacity. We ask guests to pay us OUR COST for the electricity. It's there for convenience, not to make a profit on our guests. The main (middle) floor has the master bedroom, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, dining area and cozy living room with a beautiful, easy to use, gas fireplace. The kitchen has a 3'x5' "island" topped with a laminated solid oak cutting board. The dining room has a solid oak table with seating for 8. This main floor has a large front deck with a table, 4 chairs, 2 chaise lounges and a large gas BBQ with utensils. There is also a private backyard with a table and chairs. The first floor has a large game room with pool table, dart board, TV, piano, guitar, easy-to-use gas "wood stove" and adjoining bathroom and laundry room. This game room has a kitchenette with a "wet bar", sink/garbage disposal, microwave, blender, coffee maker, dishes and a large beautiful bar. There is a large patio outside the first floor with a table and chairs. The third floor has a large bedroom with TV and full bathroom. Our DIRECTV satellite system lets you watch 4 different shows at the same time as well as lots of music stations. You can choose from over 140 channels plus many of the sports channels. Many people are now using their cell phones for streaming to the TVs. Our home has the biggest "on demand" water heater available for unlimited hot water. All 3 bathrooms have large, tall toilets with "elongated bowls" for your comfort and convenience. Two of the bathrooms have built-in heaters in addition to the central heat/AC. This home is very well furnished and comes with everything you need to have a great time at Yosemite, Bass Lake and the surrounding mountain areas. Fish Camp is a very safe community but we have a "hotel safe" to securely store your valuables while you are out. Anne and I have lived and worked in these mountains for 45 years, are well connected and will be glad to advise you on all of the amazing activities inside and around Yosemite. There is also plenty to do right in Fish Camp and the surrounding mountain communities of Bass Lake, Oakhurst, Mariposa and beyond. Once you have booked your reservation we will send you lots of hospitality info and our website address. There you will find hiking, dining, and activity suggestions including the very popular, historic "Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad". Nearby is horseback riding, mountain bike rentals, hiking, fishing, ATV rentals, and the quaint Fish Camp general store. A half mile from the house is the Tenaya Lodge that has a nice restaurant and full service bar for your favorite libations. There is also a separate deli. Elsewhere on their property is the Timberline Pizzeria. For those wanting to pamper themselves they also have a fully equipped, luxurious spa. Our family home has always been an allergen free environment so we insist on no smoking inside the house and NO PETS of any kind. There are ash trays conveniently located outside every entrance for those that want to smoke. We don't allow parties. This will be strictly enforced, NO EXCEPTIONS. It has a nicely built, but steep lower driveway. 9-passenger vans have made it up to the top and turned around but that is pretty tight. RV's need to park on the street if that's what you are travelling in. The upper parking areas are level and have parking for 2 cars/vans or 3 smaller cars. See photos. This is a 3 story house and is not recommended for handicapped guests. Thanks so much for your interest in renting our home.
MORE DETAILS: The fully equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, oven, stove top, large refrigerator with ice maker, rice steamer, crock pots, dishes, silverware, corkscrew, coffee grinder, coffee, , Saran wrap, lots of spices, etc.
All 3 showers have shampoo, conditioner and shower gel dispensers in them. We use only unscented products.
There are clock radios with USB charging ports/MP3 players in all bedrooms
There is a landline phone for unlimited free local calls as well as incoming calls too.
We have a washer, dryer, laundry tub, and detergent in the laundry room
Free off street, private parking for 3 vehicles. More free parking in front of the house, on the street, for oversize vehicles.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking allowed OUTSIDE ONLY. Ash trays provided
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off heaters/AC
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
If you want to use our deluxe EV charging station we ask that you pay us our cost for the electricity. That's 34 cents/kWh (3 kWh/dollar). Contact us
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Quiet hours 10 P.M. to 8 A.M.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed OUTSIDE ONLY. Ash trays provided
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
Note from host: Quiet hours 10 P.M. to 8 A.M.
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, a first aid kit, 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
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Fish Camp, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and Pioneer Yosemite History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge and Wawona Golf Course. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating. Visit our Fish Camp travel guide
Is Spacious, 3BR/3BA, A/C, EV charger, game room, pool table, 2 miles from Yosemite pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious, 3BR/3BA, A/C, EV charger, game room, pool table, 2 miles from Yosemite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious, 3BR/3BA, A/C, EV charger, game room, pool table, 2 miles from Yosemite?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious, 3BR/3BA, A/C, EV charger, game room, pool table, 2 miles from Yosemite located?
This family-friendly Fish Camp vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sierra National Forest and Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Yosemite National Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.
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Spacious, 3BR/3BA, A/C, EV charger, game room, pool table, 2 miles from Yosemite Reviews
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The house was spacious and clean and nicely located near our conference location and Yosemite National Park. Thorne was easy to communicate with. I’d stay here again!
We enjoyed our stay in Thorn’s cabin. The home has lots of comfortable space that worked out great for our family. The rec area was fun with an awesome pool table. We highly recommend staying there.
I can't say enough about this house and Thorn & Anne. It was so easy, so beautiful and homey, we canceled 2 days of park activities just to enjoy the house. Thanks for sharing your family home with us. It was the best time ive ever had in a VRBO.
This is a wonderful home. Beautiful, clean and cozy. A perfect base to explore Yosemite. Thorn is wonderful and went above and beyond helping us prepare for the trip and even mailing back lost keys! Highly recommended in every way!
The place was as described and was very nice. It was very clean, cozy, and conveniently located. The hosts were great to interact with, and their communication was prompt and clear. The well-maintained EV charger was very convenient. Would definitely rebook and recommend!
Our family of 7 made this cabin our home base as we explored Yosemite. This cabin had all the comforts we needed. I loved the charming kitchen and appreciated the full bathrooms on every level. The host (Thorn) communicated well with us prior to our trip, which really helped with my planning. Thanks for sharing your home with us so we could make some beautiful memories!
This place was perfect for my group of seven for our weekend Yosemite trip. It was spacious and clean and we especially appreciated having a bbq and AC after spending all day in Yosemite Valley. Plus we loved having the game room downstairs. Thorn was super communicative and very responsive. Highly recommend!
Excellent cabin for our family for our visit to Yosemite.
Kitchen was perfect for all the chefs. Lots of space; inside & out. Beautiful porch. Great local to gateway to Yosemite. Short drive to dinner at the local resort, Tenaya Lodge. Comfy beds. Great communications with the owners. Quiet & safe.
The cabin was beautiful and well equipped! It had everything you could want for a vacation. The owner was very nice and you could tell there was a lot of care put into the property. Our main goal was to visit Yosemite and the property is only a few minutes to the gate. However, once in the gate it is about an hour drive through the mountains to the more popular attractions of Yosemite. Would definitely book the cabin again, but if we want to visit Yosemite I think we will stay inside the park.
This property is in a great location, very spacious, incredibly clean and well equipped with everything you need to have a great time in the park. The owner is very helpful and made great suggestions regarding park, sights & where to eat. My mother-in-law was with us and using a walker on the first floor was no issue. There is a bedroom & bathroom with access to the kitchen & living room at this level. Thanks again for a great stay.
We loved our stay at the Half-Dome Hideaway! We all had our own bedrooms and bathrooms, and the location was so close to the south Yosemite entrance. It took about 5 minutes to get there, and then Mariposa is right after that. We were also very close to the Tenaya Resort and the Yosemite Trails horseback riding. You really wouldn't even need to go into Yosemite to find fun things to do!
This home was fully-appointed, clean, quiet, and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Our family of 6 adults and one 4 year old had a wonderful time at the house. For the last 4 years we have been going to different National Parks and staying in vacation rentals. This home was wonderful for family meals and for playing games in the evenings. The location was great for entrance on the west side of Yosemite. The house was overall clean and had all the amenities that are needed to stay and make family breakfasts and dinners. Everything was in working order and no issues occurred. Thorn was wonderful in his communication to us and it was nice to talk with the owner of the home and not an agent. Thank you Thorn for all of your insight on adventures in the area! Would definitely stay there again with our family.
We enjoyed our 3 day stay at this Fish Camp property. The amenities were plenty to provide all the comforts of a home away from home for all ages. A bedroom in each of the 3 floors were comfortable and afforded privacy with each one having their own bathroom. Living room furniture was very comfortable and spacious.
A TV in every room. The pool table was enjoyable for the kids to play with. The propane BBQ on the deck was easy to use. And they had an EV charging unit on the premise that made it easy for my Tesla to charge overnight.
The location within Fish Camp made everything nearby attractions very accessible and a short drive for a day trip.
The owners were also very thorough and responsive to any questions in a timely fashion. I would recommend this place and plan to be back again.
We stayed at Thorn and Anne's place for 4 nights / 5 days for a Yosemite trip.
Location: very convenient, only 6 minutes from the south entrance and there is a corner store just down the street. We did the Sugar Pine train ride which was also about 5-10 min from the house.
House: one room/bathroom /floor, which was great for 3 couples. Plenty of entertainment like a piano, pool table, puzzle, and open kitchen and living room. The back deck was especially nice.
But the main reason for the 10/10 would be the host communication. Not only were they prompt and attentive communicators, they went above and beyond, such as ensuring we had the right park pass, reserved time into Yosemite, detailed instructions on the driveway. If they had additional properties, i would stay there too!
The on-line description is dead accurate. The cabin is spacious and clean. 3 ample size bedrooms each with full baths on separate floors. Great water pressure in the showers with almost instant hot water. Kitchen is fully equipped, with a gas grill outside. The only utensil missing was a metal spatula for the outside grill. We did not melt the plastic one...The driveway is very steep up to the property and we parked the car at the bottom after the first day as the engine strained to make it up the driveway. This was not a big issue for us. Convenient location to the South entrance and located right next to the general store in Fish Camp. So if you needed anything, it is only a 3 minute walk to the store. Highly recommended.
We had the best time! The home was perfect for our family trip including grandma and grandpa. We loved everything about it. The owner's were bery helpful and communicative. They went above and beyond and were very accommodating. Sad we wont be able to stay again, its also a great location.
The cabin was perfect. Fab location from which to enjoy Yosemite, comfortable and well equipped. We loved the games room and the deck / hammock! The hosts were amazing. Great communication immediately after booking, going above and beyond to give advice on the area and the reservation system at the park. Thank you so much for a great stay - we had a fabulous time.