We travel often and we came to celebrate my husbandâs birthday. We went to Yosemite park and then back to the property in the evenings. We had originally had plans to go to a fine dining restaurant and we loved the property so much that we stayed and enjoyed dinner outside and watched the sunset both nights. It was incredible. The bed was very comfortable, the horses were so excited to see us each day. The entire experience was the best and we will be back ! The only suggestion I have would be a map of the property so we know where we can explore that isnât intruding on any other property.
We loved the whole weekend! If you like to get away out in the country, this is the place. The cabin is small, but who cares? Inside has everything imaginable to make your stay complete. If you want to explore Groveland and the surrounding area, it's not far. Hetch Hetchy was one destination up the road, and, wow, it's beautiful too. Oh, and the folks at the ranch were wonderful!
We came to celebrate a birthday and see Yosemite for the first time. We stayed two nights and this remote cabin will fool you. It looks so rustic on the outside but the inside was beautifully decorated and the bed was SO comfy!
The outbuildings were fun to see and the horses were a special bonus. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked all of our meals there. Yosemite is a 40ish minute drive and was well worth it! Highly recommend and weâll stay here again.đ
Had a very nice stay at the Homestead. It was an extremely hot week and the AC had trouble keeping up when we first checked in but otherwise the cabin was great and very quiet among our bovine neighbors. We spend 3 days hiking in different parts of Yosemite which was an hour or two away. Natalie was a fantastic host and very responsive to any questions we had. Would highly recommend.
I love this spot! It is so peaceful and with such amazing views. It was all the was promised and more. You are still close to everything you need, but definitely isolated from any neighbors. 5 Stars isn't enough.
I have stayed here 3 different times and this was no different. It is the best stay for 2 people I can imagine. You are alone with the animals and the stars, yet you have every convenience you could ask for.
This cabin was perfect for my husband and me. We spent one day just relaxing at the cabin and another visiting Hetch Hetchy. We couldn't have asked for anything better!
The cabin is fabulous. We used it as a base of operations to explore Hetch Hetchy. It was perfect. Some driving. But worth it to not be in the Evergreen Lodge etc etc etc.
The cabin is tiny but - for us - it lacked nothing. The kitchen is very well thought out. We made three dinners and wanted for nothing.
There is every type of coffee maker available.
The property is massive and fun to explore.
We hope we return soon.
Great place to stay. The ranch is very unique and the animals provide good company. The cabin itself is well appointed and has everything a person would need. We had a great time and was the most memorable part of our trip to CA.
If you love an adventure, this is for you! So many interesting things to see. The cabin is rustic farm house. Kitchen is well equipped. We traveled back and forth to Yosemite with ease. Groveland is a cute little town to visit. We went to Sonora as well. Nice shopping there. We had a fantastic time at the cabin.
We loved feeding the horses apples and carrots with permission from the host. It was our daily routine. Our weather wasnât great so we didnât get to enjoy a lot of outdoor activities at the ranch. Our last day the power was out due to the storm, so it was cold. My only suggestion, would be a generator for those times when there isnât power.
Trip to celebrate our 43rd Anniversary. Not easy to find using Google maps. Upon arrival the air conditioner was not working & after a 16+ hr. Drive we were pretty frustrated. Called owners & didn't get an answer. She later returned our called but with no solution. Sleepless 1st night in sweltering heat. Thanks to Bob the farmhand who helped us put in a different air conditioner the next day,we got the cabin cooled down & began to enjoy our stay. We loved feeding the horses & mules. Driving up on the mountaintop for evening sunsets. All the necessities that were provided for our stay, except for one thing that was missing, (A regular coffeemaker). Other than those little bumps in the road we enjoyed a good night's rest after our 3 days of hiking in Yosemite. Groveland has some nice shops & restaurants as well. The owner has been kind enough to compensate us for the 1 sleepless night we spent without air which was nice. Would we stay there again, YOU BET WE WOULD.
I loved the location and the area. Beautiful place to stay. About 40 minute drive to Yosemite North Entrance and 1 hour and 30 minutes to Yosemite village. The drive dose not seem to long as the views are amazing. Groveland is nice little town close to the cabin where you can go to some local restaurants or go grocery shopping.
The cabin was charming and well-appointed. Every need was anticipated in the kitchen. It is a perfect getaway to nature and still be quite comfortable. The only negative is that the air conditioning was having difficulty keeping up with the 95 degree heat.
My wife and I chose this cabin as a base to visit Yosemite. Big mistake! The cabin and the ranch are so wonderful that it was hard to convince ourselves to get out and get going.
The place is immaculately clean, it's small, but just the right size for two people, impressively well stocked and designed with great attention to smallest details. Not only decor, even the books seem to be carefully selected and I enjoyed browsing Ansel Adam's album and read about Hetch Hetchy history.
We felt recharged after two nights here as if we came back from a week long vacation. I do hope we'll be able to come back and enjoy the cabin soon!
What an amazing experience this was for us! Being in the middle of a legit cattle ranch provided the much-needed break from the daily grind that we were seeking. We were definitely grateful for the full immersion into nature that we were able to experience at the Homestead while simultaneously being pampered with every high-end creature-comfort one could desire from a shelter. The stars at night were breathtaking after the beautiful sunsets, and the well-appointed kitchen was utterly delightful to putter around in the morning after a luxurious night's sleep on the incredibly comfortable king bed. We will definitely be back again and again. I can not recommend this experience highly enough.
The HOMESTEAD was by far, the BEST property we ever rented ( and we have done quite a few over the last few years)... it felt like a chance to experience days gone by --you could just "see" cow hands and all the activities on a working ranch. We indeed are blessed in this life! The cabin was rustic feel, yet had ALL of the amenities you could ever want. Just sitting and watching the wildlife from the porch was AMAZING, and so relaxing after a day hiking Yosemite. We slept better there than we can remember. So many thanks for memories we will cherish!
Of all the places we have stayed, this cabin is at the top of our list!
This property exceeded our expectations in so many ways. The bed was comfortable and as others have mentioned the cabin is very well stocked. We enjoyed a few steaks cooked over fire in the outdoor kitchen along with cocktails on the deck. The sunset from the ridge was incredible.
We came for Yosemite but found ourselves spending a whole day at the ranch doing "nothing".
Thanks Natalie for sharing this wonderful place with us!
The best place to stay near Yosemite national park
Natalieâs place was absolutely the perfect getaway stay for our trip to see Yosemite.
We loved the amenities the cottage had and how clean it was. The solitude of this property was so welcomed after days of hiking at the park. We loved exploring the grounds and petting the horses. We can not recommend this place more for anyone staying near Groveland. Thank you so much Natalie for having such a great place which made for a very relaxing and enjoyable trip.
Tom and Sara
This little cabin is an absolute gem. Great interior design and details. The kitchen is really well equipped, and the whole cabin is immaculately clean. The setting on the ranch is gorgeous. If this sounds like a lot of superlatives it's because this little cabin is so superb.
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Art and design are my passions and I believe they are vital elements in making our experience of life more beautiful and enjoyable. Renovating the cabin was a fun project because we wanted to be true to the cabin's history and rustic style, while maximizing its small size through creative design. Our family looks forward to our stays at the cabin now and we hope you do, too! The cabin and ridge await you!