Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!
Midpines, Mariposa County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! California has cowboys, beaches and surfing, skiing, hiking and shopping all rolled into one beautiful state. Seeing Yosemite when you vacation in California is a must. For this vacation, expand your mind and enjoy a true California experience by staying in a straw bale home. Unlike those of big bad wolf fame, modern straw bale homes...
Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! California has cowboys, beaches and surfing, skiing, hiking and shopping all rolled into one beautiful state. Seeing Yosemite when you vacation in California is a must. For this vacation, expand your mind and enjoy a true California experience by staying in a straw bale home. Unlike those of big bad wolf fame, modern straw bale homes are warm and comfortable. They provide a unique place to rest your soul (and feet) after a day of discovering Yosemite. Our newly constructed Yosemite Straw Bale vacation home is a wonder. While the straw bales provide incredible R-50 insulation, we are using passive solar heating for preheating our radiant floor heating system with an instantaneous hot water heater as a backup system. Our photovoltaic grid panels are naturally creating clean energy from the sun. We tested these techniques on our own home and perfected them in this vacation rental for your enjoyment. Made to feel like your private second home, design touches include a social kitchen with a granite slab bar height counter, finished dyed concrete floors, and cozy radiant floor heating. Sitting hilltop at 3000 feet elevation (914m), the house includes a private deck perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views. We are also honored to share with you, eight fine art prints by renowned Sierra photographer Howard Weamer.The gates of Yosemite are a mere 35 minutes away* on a drive that follows the wild and scenic Merced River. (*Your drive may take longer as you stop to put your feet in the river or photograph the wildflowers along the way.)Check out our profile below, and look at the calendar for booking availability. Call or email to hear more and make arrangements. We look forward to hearing from you.Keywords: Straw Bale, Home, Yosemite, Yosemite Area, Mariposa , Midpines, Hilltop
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Music library
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- EV car charger
Safety
- 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
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Mountain
- Rural
- Mountain view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Rafting
- Horseback riding
- Mountain climbing
- Health/beauty spa
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Extra beds/cots
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Mountain view
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Midpines
Located in Midpines, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Merced River Recreation Area and Butterfly Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Windows on the World Books and Art and California State Mining and Mineral Museum. El Portal Market and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Merced River Recreation Area 13 min drive
- Briceburg Information Center 14 min drive
- Mariposa County Visitor Center 17 min drive
- Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail 20 min drive
- Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch 21 min drive
Getting around
- Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) 24 min drive
Restaurants
- 1850 Restaurant 18 min drive
- Miners Roadhouse 140 18 min drive
- Happy Burger Diner 18 min drive
- Moonbow Coffee 18 min drive
- June Bug Cafe 8 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sierra National Forest, Merced River and Merced River Recreation Area. Briceburg Information Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).