The Cottage at Tortuga Ranch... less than 1 hour from the gates of Yosemite - wake up to the peacefulness of this remote and serene 30 acre property with a cup of coffee from the local roaster, travel to Yosemite for the day, stay and play in fun of the outdoors, or unwind in the evening with a glass of wine from one of the local wineries. Only 15 minutes from charming Downtown Mariposa. Plenty of space for your family to experience the beauty of the Sierra Nevada!

The space
The Cottage at Tortuga Ranch is located equidistant from the historic mining town of Mariposa and the more populated town of Oakhurst. Beautiful drives in either direction provide access to Yosemite National Park.

The house is centered around the great room where you can dine, entertain, and relax. The dining table is perfect for family meals. The living area includes a fluffy sectional sofa and comfy chairs...a great place to watch a movie on the 55 inch flat screen TV (equipped with internet, bring your own streaming passwords). Plenty of board games, puzzles, and books for those looking to unplug.

The country kitchen is fully equipped and has beautiful views of the pond and mountainside. Basic spices and cooking utensils are all available.

The master bedroom features a queen sized bed, adjoining full bath, with views of the meadow outside.

The upstairs second bedroom has a queen sized bed and a shared bath.

The upstairs third bedroom has two twin beds and a wonderful play loft and reading nook. There are also loads of toys to keep little ones happy!

The deck has an outdoor table and seating area perfect for enjoying a meal with pond views and amazing sunsets.

Laundry room is on the main floor, located in the cabinet in the downstairs master bedroom.

Garbage is located in the attached garage.

Guest access
Guests have access to all rooms as described, host has reserved some cabinets and closets for personal use.

Access to the pond and it's water level is seasonal. Access at your own risk and comfort level.

Other things to note
Here's the thing.... this is a wonderful home in the mountains, the great outdoors of the rural Sierras surround us.... flora and fauna abound and make this place the beauty that it is.... that being said, it can be unpredictable at times. Critters of all sizes share their home with us. There are bugs, bats and curious birds. Little lizards, snakes, wild turkey, frogs and the occasional turtle. Racoons, squirrels and deer. Every once in a while, we might hear of a bear.

The property is kept in a native state, safe for fire protection, but not manicured. Poison oak is native and it happens. The water level in the pond varies by the year and season. When exploring, do so at your comfort level.

The weather is not under our control. The Sierras are prone to fire danger. Smoke can happen in the area and it doesn't always make things as perfect as we'd like them to be. We monitor the local situation closely and defer judgment to the county as to any immediate fire dangers.

The droughts have been hard over the past few years. While the pond if full through the winter and spring, it shrinks in the hot summer months… thankfully, the nature around leaves more than enough beauty to enjoy!

While we want all these things to be perfect around our home, sadly the stars don't always align. We do our absolute very best to help under these circumstances, but are by no means responsible for the acts of nature. If any of the above makes you feel squeamish or uncomfy, then a hotel stay may be more in line with your creature comfort level.

We want nothing more than for you to enjoy your stay and we do feel that setting expectations up front is a great way to insure that!

Additional rules
Septic System: We are on a septic system. Only toilet paper permitted in toilets. No paper towels, diapers or feminine hygiene products may be flushed.

Child Proofing: We are family friendly, but not childproof. Please move items to make things safe for your little ones, but return them to their homes before you leave, thank you. Pets allowed: We love hosting furry friends, limit 2 please.

Smoking: This is a non-smoking property. Smoking/Vaping is not permitted inside the house. Any smell or evidence of smoking in the house is an automatic forfeiture of your deposit. If you chose to smoke outside the house, please dispose of your butts & ashes in a safe and hygienic manner. Littering or improper disposal of smoking paraphernalia is an automatic forfeiture of your deposit.