Morning Star Vista near Yosemite - countryside with mountain views

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Morning Star Vista near Yosemite offers a homestay experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and parquet floors. Each room includes a shower, wardrobe, and a balcony with mountain views. Convenient Facilities: The property provides full-day security and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a private bathroom and a shared bathroom. Nearby Attractions: Located 47 km from Yosemite South Entrance and 50 km from Yosemite Arch Rock Entrance. Merced Municipal Airport is 72 km away. Nearby attractions include Butterfly Creek Winery (9 km) and Casto Oaks Fine Wine And Arts (10 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Michal
Slovakia Slovakia
“Nice morning view, possibility to cook and talk with host, easy access to park, a nice American style house that has the vibe.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable and having two ex Rangers as hosts was incredible. They were both so friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and fabulous company. The location was very convenient just an hours drive from the park entrance via West Arch.”
Krzysztof
Poland Poland
“I liked the close location of the property, hospitality of the hosts, the views and coffee in the morning”
Ed
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Margaret and Charlie have a wonderful home and provide warm hospitality. The coffee, bread, and granola in the morning were especially appreciated! It's an ideal drive to Yosemite.”
Klaas
Belgium Belgium
“Wonderful place, far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Margaret and Charlie are lovely hosts that help you find out how to make the most from your Yosemite and Sequoia visits. Their place helped me to relax after my hikes while...”
Philip
Australia Australia
“The hospitality and friendliness of Margaret and Charlie were top notch. They really made us feel at home. We loved our chats, their useful park recommendations and the facilities. We'd happily visit again and we were sad to leave.”
Diana
United States United States
“The house has a wonderfull view. it's located in a very quiet place. The owners are very kind and they know Yosemite very well. They gave us a lot of advices to enjoy the park. The room was clean and confortable.”
Tatiana
Spain Spain
“House was very easy to find and the location is exceptional. Morning views with sunrise amazing. Room was super clean, and the owners gave me many tips about California and my next stops. They also recomended restaurants nearby. The breakfast was...”
Davide
Italy Italy
“The location, the kindness and friendliness of the hosts, their precious advice.”
Roanqc
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great hosts with vast knowledge of the parks. Well located near Yosemite and far away from the big roads. We felt at home during our entire stay and would come back again.”

Hosted by Margaret and Charlie

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Margaret and Charlie
Forget your worries in our spacious and serene country house. Stay with us at our newly remodeled Morning Star Vista home while you explore Yosemite and the gold country. As former Yosemite park rangers, we will help you plan your park adventure, avoid the crowds, and share current condition updates. It's 1 hour to Yosemite Valley and 10 minutes to the town of Mariposa. Free self-serve continental breakfast. Advanced reservation may be required to enter Yosemite National Park on specific dates in February and summer. Updated non-US resident entrance fees and passes for National Parks (including Yosemite). See park website for information and purchase details.
We are both native San Franciscans who love the outdoors. We were National Park Service park rangers and lived in amazing places such as Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Sequoia, Rocky Mountains, and Yosemite. Our passion is to enjoy the wild places around the world and marvel at their uniqueness, beauty and intricate balance, as well as meet people from all walks of life.
Morning Star Vista is in the Sierra Foothills on a paved private road. The neighborhood has open pastures surrounded by rolling hills of oak, pine, and manzanita. Most of the neighboring properties are private residences on several acres. Just 10 minutes away is the historic town of Mariposa with many restaurants, bars, gift shops, a grocery store, historic museums, and art galleries. Check out the Mariposa Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism Bureau for more fun things to do in the area. During the hot summer, the Wild and Scenic Merced River is 15 minutes east on Hwy 140 at Briceburg with several deep swimming holes with water flowing from Yosemite Valley.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Morning Star Vista near Yosemite - countryside with mountain views takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Morning Star Vista near Yosemite - countryside with mountain views in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.