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Home Highlights
 
Incredible Setting & Awesome View
Privacy and Seclusion
Stone Wood-Burning Fireplace
Wireless Internet
All-New Gourmet Kitchen
High-end Spa
Fenced Backyard with Playground
Sleeps up to Eight Guests
Ping Pong
Fire Pit, Tree Swing
Washer/Dryer
TV/Satellite, HBO, DVD/VCR
Serene Patio Overlooking View
Quiet, Convenient Location!

Certainly our most tranquil, scenic and serene property, Vineyard View offers an extraordinary experience, aptly described as "There is magic on this mountain, we leave feeling full of contentment and calm".   It is simply an ideal place for anyone.

Peacefully posed on a beautiful bluff, this stunning home is set in the center of eight private acres and is ideally located just outside the town of Mariposa, very near Yosemite National Park.  This central location makes for EASY access into the two most popular entrances to Yosemite, both just a short and scenic drive from the house.

Most certainly, this a delightful retreat for couples, families and friends traveling together who want to be close to Yosemite yet still enjoy the luxury, comfort, and convenience of their own private vacation home.   Vineyard View is beautifully furnished with exceptional style and thoughtful convenience and is all one level so no stairs to contend with.  It has an all-new, FULLY-equipped kitchen, new, beautiful bathrooms, large, comfortable bedrooms, a children's play area and the most incredible view imaginable.  It is a unique and delightful place that comfortably accommodates from two, to eight guests.

THE LIVING, KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS...

The living room here is long and spacious and includes a sofa, love seat and armchair as well as children's furniture and more. This ensemble surrounds the stone fireplace and behind it is the Piano.

In the corner of the room you'll find the entertainment center with a TV, complete with satellite service & extensive channels, including HBO. There's a DVD/VCR player, stereo system, puzzles, board games, a bookcase full of interesting books and novels as well as a varied selection of movies.

At the opposite end of this room is the front entry and casual seating at the counter where you'll find the computer center and phone. Beyond this area is the big, open kitchen with all new appliances, gas stove, refrigerator w/ice maker, dishwasher, extensive cooking utensils and new tile countertops. Across this room is the delightful dining area that comfortably seats up to eight, the open floor plan here allows for comfortable, un-crowded companionship and the views from this room are amazing.

THE BEDROOMS and BATHS...

The large, Master Suite is located in the back of the house and has an Eastern King bed, a vanity/sink, private sitting area and large windows overlooking the magnificent views of the grounds and beyond. 

The Gold Rush bedroom is also at the back of the house, opposite the Master bedroom and has a CA King bed, private reading area and large windows with beautiful views.  These two rooms share the big, luxurious hall bath that is all new, complete with a claw foot tub below a picture window, a corner shower and mosaic tile floor.  Conveniently, this bathroom sits between the bedrooms (so no shared wall between them) and is accessible from the hallway so no traipsing though someone's bedroom to get there.

In addition, there is a Queen-size Wall Bed in the living room (standard Sealy mattress, very comfortable);  guests staying here have a door between this room and the hallway that offers total privacy from the other two bedrooms when closed.  An added benefit of the wall-bed is its romantic proximity to the fireplace and floor to ceiling windows with incredible, distant views. 

There is also a quaintly done bedroom in the large utility room where guests using the Wall-Bed can enjoy a private place for their personal belongings as well as their own full bath and a single bed for quiet afternoon naps, this room is also great for an older child, wanting their own little space.

A Full-size washer and dryer are located in this same room and for your convenience, we also provide earth-friendly laundry soap and even a drying rack for those of you who would like one.  The washer and dryer are available to all our guests, regardless of the duration of their stay.

And OUTSIDE…

Vineyard ViewYou'll find yourself in a magical place that will take your breath away.  The area surrounding the home is flat, open and dotted with giant Oaks, Cedars and Pines, and the View,…well,… it’s incredible.  Just 30 feet from the back of the house are a bench and cedar swing to sit in while you enjoy the vast panorama of the valley, vineyard and beyond.

Right out the back door is the small, fenced yard, to one side is the children's playground and to the other is the redwood table, great for outdoor dining.  The free-standing  fire pit is also there in the yard and beyond it is the tree swing, a hugely popular addition!

Pass through the garden gate on out to the lanai, this is where you'll find the spa as well as yet another table and chair combination.  Full-size (6-person), well-kept and in one of the most incredible locations you'll ever find, this hot tub is an amazing treat, the night sky is completely unobstructed and the stars from here are insane.  Distant city lights twinkle and the quiet is remarkable, you'll think you've died and gone to heaven and will never want to get out.

Guests staying here can enjoy a day in nearby Yosemite and return home to sit back on the Verandah and enjoy the sun setting over the garden and view, the whispering winds blowing softly through the trees. One can also enjoy a leisurely stroll down the storybook lane to the tasting room of the award winning, Butterfly Creek winery, a family-run and very friendly place.

FOR THE CHILDREN...

Vineyard View is one of the few that is obligingly set up for the kids.  We make a real effort here to cater to families traveling with children and offer the use of a wide variety of baby/child items such as highchair, booster seat, crib/Porta-crib as well as lots of books & toys. The home is exceptionally child friendly, thoughtfully baby-proofed and there is even play yard equipment in the fenced backyard! You'll find a castle, a sand box, cars to ride in etc. for the smaller children and if you're traveling with older children who need room to explore, there are lots of trails to follow, trees to climb, even Ping Pong to play and a tree swing for fun to keep them occupied while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the views... 


The Warm and Cozy "Gold Rush" Room

The Dining Area


Living room and Entry

Deluxe Queen Wall Bed

The Kitchen, it's all there...

Casual Seating at the Kitchen Counter

The View after Sunset


Enjoy the grounds

Sit, and Swing...

The Tree Swing in the Backyard
Clawfoot Tub

Piano and Sitting Area

Peek-a-boo View

Vineyard View's Seasonal Creek

Watch the wildlife right outside your Window

The Backyard and View from Dining Room Windows

Viewpoint

Driveway

Enjoy the Solitude with our resident Hawk, Ansel - (on top of the Pine tree)


Spectacular Scenery from the Spa

Enjoy a Game of Ping Pong

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Location

  • 4 hours from Los Angeles
  • 2.5 hours from the Greater SF Bay Area/San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and San Jose International Airports.
  • 1 hour from Fresno International Airport
  • 30 minutes from Yosemite National Park boundary, 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley via the Arch Rock entrance (and the drive is magnificent)
  • 50 minutes from Yosemite's south entrance, Glacier Point and the Giant Sequoias
  • 10 minutes to town (Mariposa), 25 minutes to Oakhurst, 35 minutes to BASS LAKE
While vacationing at The Vineyard House, you'll avoid both the crowds, and the traffic and yet Yosemite National Park is only a 29 mile drive away via the beautiful, all weather highway (Hwy 140) which meanders through the Wild and Scenic Merced River Canyon.

This historic home is located at 2900' in elevation and does get an occasional, yet manageable amount of snow without causing difficult access or travel. A plethora of trees and the valley below provide welcome shade and afternoon breezes on those hot, sultry summer days.

The Merced River Recreation Area at Briceburg is just 11 miles away and has small, sandy beaches just perfect for picnics, wading, and summertime swimming. The river is also great for fishing, hiking, camping, wild life viewing, and for the even more adventurous, white-water rafting And kayaking. There are several commercial rafters who provide Trips down portions of the river.

The surrounding area offers a myriad of activities and adventure, we provide guests with a book full of endless suggestions of places to go and great, lesser known things to do.

You can easily enjoy Yosemite's south entrance from here too which is up Hwy. 41, outside of Oakhurst. Traveling that direction you'll find things to see and do such as the world famous Mariposa Grove's GIANT SEQUOIAS, the Amazing GLACIER POINT, Goat Meadow Winter Sports Area where you can cross-country ski or let the kids play and sled in the snow, beautiful BASS LAKE with its water sports, beaches and restaurants and the historic Sugar Pine Railroad adventure, just to name a few.

If you're looking for a rustic, relaxing place to stay while enjoying Yosemite and all its surrounding area has to offer, you just can't beat the location of this quaint, quiet and clean country cabin. "In all our years of renting vacation homes, this was our best experience ever!"



Amenities
  • Incredible View!!!
  • Wireless Internet
  • Phone
  • New, Name Brand Beds
  • 2 King, 1 Queen, 1 twin
  • Aero Beds and Crib
  • Children's Books & Toys
  • Children's furniture
  • Beautiful Stone Fireplace 
  • Firewood Provided
  • Central Heating/Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV w/Extensive Channels
  • HBO, DVD/VCR
  • Stereo, CD Player
  • Piano
  • Ping Pong table
  • Board Games
  • Full, Gourmet Kitchen
  • ALL NEW Appliances
  • Coffee Maker & Grinder
  • Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Extensive Cooking Utensils provided
  • Fresh, perfume free linens, towels
  • All Paper products provided
  • Indoor Washer/Dryer
  • Gas Grill (BBQ)
  • High-Chair, Booster Seat
  • Shaded Dog Kennel, Bowls, etc.

  • ~ We use earth-friendly, natural products in all of our homes~


    **Professional, in-home massage therapy is now available during your
    stay at Vineyard View, by appointment.**



    Nearby Activities
    • Hiking
    • Rock Climbing
    • Biking
    • Tennis
    • Fishing
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Horseback Riding
    • Gold Panning
    • Shopping
    • Restaurants
    • Cinemas
    • Museums
    • Sightseeing
    • Swimming
    • Boating
    • Jet Skiing
    • Rafting
    • Downhill Skiing
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Wine Tasting
    • Golf


    Internet Links and
    Driving times to various
    points of interest


    Yosemite National Park Entrance 35 min
    Yosemite Valley 45 min
    Mariposa 10 min

    Merced River Canyon

    15 min
    YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transit System) 15 min
    Badger Pass Ski Area  55 min
       
    Oakhurst  30 min
    Bass Lake 45 min
    Chukchansi Indian Casino 45 min

    Sugar Pine Railroad

    45 min
    Mariposa Grove  60 min
    Goat Meadow Winter Sports Area 45 min
       
    Sequoia & Kings Canyon 2.5 hrs
    San Francisco Bay Area 2.5 hrs
    Monterey Bay Area 2.5 hrs


    Rental Rates

    * Peak-Season Rates *
    April through October and Holidays
    $245 per night
    $1575 per week
     (7 nights) a savings of $140

    * Off-Season Rates *
    November through March, excluding Holidays
    $195 per night
    $1300 per week
    (7 nights) a savings of $65


    Other related costs
     
    ~ A separate, $250 refundable security deposit by credit card is required at time of reservation
    Deposit is refundable within 7 days of departure (minus any possible damage or extraordinary cleaning fees)
     
    ~ An 11% county occupancy tax/Tourism assessment fee is applied to all nightly rates

    ~ $65 non-refundable cleaning fee for 1 to 2 guests
    ~ $90 non-refundable cleaning fee for 3 to 8 guests 
     
    Rates based on four-person occupancy
    eight guest maximum, please ask for details
    ~ Additional guests $15/night, small children may be negotiable
     
    We do allow previously authorized pets here, restrictions will apply
    Pet fee is $15/night, can be negotiable



    Two to Seven Night minimum stays required
    Minimum stays dependent upon season and availability
    ~ Please Inquire ~


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    If you would like to make a reservation, please call us ~
     
    Kirsty and Jerry Lebovitz
    (209) 966-4945
    sierrascape@sti.net

    Calls and emails returned promptly within 1-12 hours.

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