Located in Ahwahnee, this cottage is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Sierra National Forest and 6 minutes from Wassama Round House State Historic Park. .This cottage is 23.3 mi (37.4 km) from Yosemite National Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park.
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 35 min drive - 36.8 km
Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 39 min drive - 39.7 km
Yosemite South Entrance - 42 min drive - 44.4 km
Wawona Visitor Center - 53 min drive - 53.7 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Narrow Gauge Inn - 30 min drive
Seasons Bistro & Buffalo Bar - 31 min drive
C and J Watering Hole - 17 min drive
Java Justice Project - 5 min drive
Lifestyle Consultants - 16 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.
Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49.
This unit is the Sunset Cottage. It is a guest cottage on our property. It is a detached private unit with a generous yard. 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed, 1 bath and a full kitchen. Cooking supplies and basic condiments are provided. There are dvd's and board games, a smart tv for you to log on to your subscription channels, dish network is included. The outside space has a charcoal bbq (you supply your own charcoal), plenty of chairs and a hammock to relax on. There is a shared driveway. This property is on Highway 49 between the south entrance of Yosemite and the El Portal entrance, great for access to both sides of the park. There is 1 security camera facing the door and parking area.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Yard
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Table tennis
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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)
First aid kit
Security system
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
We do ask you wash your dishes.
Pick up after yourself.
Pets
Pets not 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 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 security system, 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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Private two Bedroom Cottage off Historic Highway 49
Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49.
Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49. Cottage
Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49. Ahwahnee
Private two bedroom cottage off Historic Highway 49. Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sonepheth M.
11 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy
The property was very clean and comfy. Very spacious. Highly recommended.
Sonepheth M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lily P.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in the foothills
Stephanie had everything we needed (and more) at the Sierra Sunset Cottage!New heating/cooling systems in each room made it comfortable and easy to adjust. We only slept in the king bedroom and it made both nights quite restful, plenty of closet space and nice light-blocking shades. The queen room looked nice as well, although it did not have a mirror for getting dressed. Kitchen and bathroom were well-stocked, and I appreciated the thoughtful items like a lantern and ice chest, lint roller and wine opener, make-up towelettes and even a toothbrush kit incase someone forgot theirs! A nice selection of books on the shelf along with the "fireplace" helped create cozy ambiance. Stephanie definitely thought of everything!The location was near town with good restaurants and other places to visit. If there was a hot tub to enjoy the nighttime stars, we would've probably never left!!
Lily P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shawn B., Ames, IA
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for all the things National Park
Our family really enjoyed the stay here even though it is between the towns. It is conveniently located for the west and south gates of Yosemite and the two nearby towns. we loved Idle Hours, and the Hideout Saloon (great food at both).
We had all the space and amenities we needed to feel like home. Everything we needed in the kitchen. Lots of games, movies and activities. Great local details book, and my son most enjoyed the ping pong table out front.
Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Shawn B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pandu Seta D.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Stephanie is incredible. She’s one of the best host I’ve encountered. She’s responsive, giving me recommendation and ready to help in anyway she can. Her place matches the description. Everything is spotless. My kids love the games available inside the unit. They also love swinging on the hammock outside. Her unit is also very cool with 3 split AC which make us relaxed after exploring Yosemite in hot days. Having a car parking with shades is a plus especially during heat wave like this summer. The house is also spacious and has everything that we need to stay as family of 4. Stephanie has also several stainless steel appliances to cook. My wife loves to cook with it. Overall we love and enjoy our stay. We’ll definitely stay at Stephanie’s place next time we visit Yosemite again. We highly recommend Stephanie’s place for those who want to visit Yosemite. Thank you so much, Stephanie!
Pandu Seta D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hector A.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Site is VERY NICE. Relaxing and peaceful. Host goes above and beyond to make sure you have a good experience. Highly recommend
Hector A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trinidy
4 Jul 2024
Trinidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron H.
2 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was a very enjoyable stay and Stephanie was a great host. Highly recommended!
Aaron H.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue B.
3 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
This is a perfect location for Yosemite as you're equidistant from the south and north entrances. The extra touches such as tea, coffee, condiments, coffee to go cups etc really made a difference. We'd happily stay here again.
Sue B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristie S.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean property!
We enjoyed our stay here. This property is in a great location to go to Yosemite. Stephanie was very kind and helpful!
Kristie S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hannah P.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved staying here!
Hannah P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
27 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
Great experience with home owner. It felt like home when we got there. Everything was clean and neat, and all the kitchen stuff was labeled. We love our stay and will try and go back. The town is nice and it's in between both gates to Yosemite, which was our main reason for booking here.
Michael D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Victor R.
24 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Yosemite location
Overall wonderful experience. We had to dodge the Washburn and Oak fires, but the location and hospitality were awesome. This VRBO is as advertised with clean, comfortable furniture and all the items needed to enjoy our stay. Stephanie was helpful and friendly.
Victor R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christina D.
27 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We had a great experience at Stephanie’s place!! It was clean and inviting with a lot of helpful signs and instructions on the property. It is about 45-60 mins from entrances to Yosemite, depending on which one you use, and about an hour and 30 mins to get into Yosemite Valley. There is a lot of seating and a hammock in the yard to enjoy your morning coffee or see the stars. 10/10 would recommend!
Christina D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristi
5 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was very clean and comfy. Stephanie has everything there that you may need. She was very responsive and went above and beyond. The yard was great and it was very quiet. Would definitely recommend!
Kristi
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa J.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cali stay
Honestly I was pleasantly surprised how big the cottage was. I was expecting it to be smaller. The cottage was actually available earlier than the normal check in time. The owner let me know if I wanted to check in earlier. The house had everything stocked and ready to have us. It was a great stay, no issues
Melissa J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
George G., Escondido
28 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite
Great location, wonderful host.
George G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joe M.
21 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
Was pleasant
Joe M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Madeline R.
16 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Trip
Our stay at the Sunset Cottage was amazing! The home is clean and comfortable with thoughtful amenities such as games and travel tips. It was also a great place to come home to after a tough hike in Yosemite (an hour away). We would recommend!!
Madeline R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Hunter H.
4 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
Very welcoming and warming. Has everything you’ll need on your trip. I’d definitely be coming back!
Hunter H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tegan W.
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stayed at Stephanie’s cottage. She had absolutely everything we needed to make our time comfortable. Communication was great, check in process easy. We were driving to Yosemite everyday which is a bit of a trek (1.5hrs) but coming back to a full kitchen, hot shower and comfy bed made the long days worth it. Would happily come back and stay again!
Tegan W.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Alysyia C.
6 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
The place was clean and had everything we needed. Bed was comfortable, plenty of space, great amenities. Only 10 minutes outside of Oakhurst, which had a grocery store and plenty of restaurants, even a couple coffee shops. Only issue is that, the cottage is about 45-50 minutes from the Park, but that's only to the entrance. It's at least 1.5 hours from the cottage to Yosemite Valley. It was a little too much of a drive for me and husband everyday. We went to the park for 3 days, and that was over 3 hours a day just to get to and from the Park.
Alysyia C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ruff Bela Y.
15 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Paradise
The two-bedroom cottage is a haven for those looking for peace, quiet, and comfort. Comfortable beds, high-quality linens, and a host that has thoughtfully provided helpful extras in the kitchen, bathroom, and living area make this an ideal location for a week or a weekend away. Located about 30 minutes from the South Entrance to Yosemite National Park and about 15 minutes from the town of Oakhurst and its many modern amenities, this country retreat is perfect for those looking for both convenience and privacy. Highly recommended!
Ruff Bela Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
Pam M.
11 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite trip.
Stephanie had lots of little extras that made it very comfortable. It tKes a good hour plus to get to yosemite but pretty drive.
Pam M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Deborah M.
8 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
California get-a-way.
My friend and I were attending a wedding in Yosemite National Park. The Sunset Cottage was perfect. The South Gate entrance for Yosemite was the closest to the cottage. Unfortunately, for us the wedding ceremony and activities after the ceremony were happening in the valley, so the north entrance was easier, but it took a bit longer to get to the park. We did not spend much time in the cottage, we were very active in Yosemite, but coming back to a hot shower and a comfy bed was the best. I have only a small complaint, the shower head and hand held tubing interfered with the shower caddy and the water spray was spraying mostly up against the wall, not down the middle of the tub. I adjusted the hose and it was better, but it was still staying mostly on the wall.
Deborah M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lydia O.
26 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed this place
This property is exactly as advertised. The beds were comfy, the house was clean, and we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We went into Yosemite everyday of our visit. The drive was easy and pretty. It was nice to come to a home each night after some long hikes. Our host was very friendly and made sure we had what we needed. I would recommend this place for sure.