Great time and perfect for our family (2 adults and 4 elementary aged kids). Proximity to Yosemite was why we chose it, but the farm animals were a great added bonus and lots of fun for the kids.
Me and 5 others arrived here on the 13th. We were immediately greeted by Mr Gibson who gave us a tour of the property! Got to see the Emu, the Water Buffalo and her Calf, all 5 donkeys, the Cat orangie, and of course their awesome Dog. Incredible stay and the place was super clean. Very it is about an hour drive from the south entrance to Yosemite. Great location! Thank you for the stay!
We truly enjoyed our stay at this property! We stayed with 3 generations: my parents, my partner and I, and our 2 year old twins. The house itself was clean and well-equipped, and the hosts were so lovely and communication was top notch. We were given a tour of the property and all of the host's animals on the day we arrived, and we had lovely visitors of a cat, donkeys, goat, sheep, and dogs every day (which my 2 year old twins absolutely loved!) It was a great location from which to explore Yosemite - we did Mariposa Grove and swimming nearby, followed by Tunnel View and Bridalveil falls the following day, both 1-1.5 hours away. The hosts were very responsive to any questions, and the rural location was quiet and private. We will definitely stay again if ever in the area!
This property was exactly as described. It was very relaxing. The beds were comfortable and the whole place was very clean. Everyone enjoyed the animals. The owners were very friendly.
This was one of the best family vacations we have had. Becky and Wade are really great people. Wade gave us an awesome tour of the property and animals. My children really enjoyed getting to know the animals on the property. I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here because of the friendly and comfortable environment!
Excellent base for anything this area has to offer
We absolutely loved Becky's & Wade's farm cottage - and the farm critters wandering around made it very special. We will particularly miss Sally the Pyrenees, Harry (hairy) the Highland steer, and the little donkeys. Thanks so much for sharing your special place with us!
The owner, Wade Gibson, was very gracious and warmly welcomed us, giving us a tour of the place. We enjoyed the quietness and privacy of the cottage, and its surrounding natural beauty.
This place did not disappoint. As others had mentioned, we were met with a group of goats and donkeys and our boys (age 11 and 6) just lit up. They absolutely fell in love with the cats too. It was fun walking the property with my boys before heading off to bed. The hosts here are amazing and were so gracious and helpful during our stay. This place had everything we needed and more. The only complaint is we didn't have enough time! We visited Yosemite but stopped to see Bass Lake on our way home and now I wish we could have stayed one more night to spend time there too. On our way to Yosemite, there were a lot of deer right on the road as we left the house. Such a beautiful location. Thank you!
Cute roomy farmhouse with a bunch of furry friends
The house was clean, roomy, and well stocked. The animals on the property were an absolute treat, so friendly and calm. We were greeted by a little goat welcoming party as soon as we opened the car door XD and the sweetest cats and donkeys followed us everywhere we went on the property. Would highly recommend if you want a nice, peaceful stay and like animals.
We loved our stay in this cottage. Not that far from Yosemite and loved the animals in the property. Wade was kind enough to give us a tour of the property and the surrounding area. Will stay here again if we visit Yosemite in future.
We stayed here for a few days while visiting Yosemite. As others have mentioned, it is about an hour to an hour and a half to the park entrances from here, but it is a beautiful and easy drive. Honestly I think my kids enjoyed being on this farm with the animals as much as they enjoyed Yosemite! As we got in the car to leave my 12-year-old thanked me for finding this spot. Definitely recommend!!
2nd time staying at the farm! Always a fun experience!
This was my familyâs second time staying here and it was as wonderful as the first! My 4 kids absolutely loved all the animals especially the baby goats & donkeys. The cabin had plenty of space for all 6 of us and offered a quiet area to relax and sleep after many days at Yosemite. The kitchen is well equipped with cooking essentials for all your needs. It was also really great to have a washer and dryer for all our dirty hiking clothes. It is a convenient home base to drive to either the El Portal or Wamama entrance of Yosemite National Park. The town of Mariposa is a quick drive from the cabin for groceries, cute shops, & restaurants. We will definitely return again!
The hosts were great and met us shortly after our arrival. We were visiting Yosemite and it was an easy drive to the park. After a long day we enjoyed the quiet and relaxing in the cabin. Weâll stocked and clean cabin!
Wade and Beckyâs cottage was plenty spacious for our family of six and was a pleasant place to rest following a day of hiking at Yosemite. Located in a rural area with many delightful types of animals on the premises- to the delight of us all! We enjoyed Wadeâs ATV tour of his farm as well as the meet and greet with several of his many farm âpets.â It never occurred to us that water buffalos could be pets. We visited Yosemite daily four days in a row and from this cottage to the floor of the Yosemite Valley took us 90 minutes each way, just FYI we enjoyed our stay and recommend it. Would love to come back!.
Staying at the cottage was such a treat! We were greeted by sheep wandering up the road as we were driving in. Pulled down the lane toward the cottage and there is a group of little pigs, a big horn bull, goats upon goats (Minnie, the baby goat was our fav), a horse, dogs, rabbits⊠my kids were in heaven. Not only that, the hosts were amazing, and so patient, answering all my boys questions, and taking us on a tour of their ranch, as well as the surrounding area. Itâs a beautiful and peaceful place to be, and we would absolutely stay here again. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Very responsive and friendly hosts. We loved all the animals and how relaxed and private the atmosphere was. The place was clean, the kitchen well equipped for daily cooking. Highly recommend!
My husband and I stayed there for our anniversary so we would be close to Yosemite. Check in was easy, the place was clean and had almost everything we needed and the owner was helpful with getting firewood for us and talking to us about the adorable animals on the property. I loved our time them and hope to be back in the future.
Our stay at this property was everything we couldâve wanted and more. Itâs amazing when your expectations are exceeded. The house itself is very spacious, clean, and cozy. The property is close enough to surrounding towns and still offers remote privacy. The owners were very helpful and are very nice which goes a long way. Thanks again:)