The Great Yosemite Retreat at Coho W/Hot Tub/Fireplace/Fire Pit
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
The Great Yosemite Retreat at Coho is a private vacation home set in the Sierra Nevada foothills between the historic towns of Mariposa and Oakhurst, offering an accessible base for exploring Yosemite National Park via both the Arch Rock and South entrances. The 3-bedroom, 5-bed, 2.5-bath house is fully furnished and designed for groups, with a large deck, an outdoor hot tub, a fire pit, and an on-site game room for evening entertainment. Inside, guests have a full kitchen with oven, stove, and microwave, plus air conditioning, heating, a fireplace, cable TV, and a washer for longer stays. Outdoors, an outdoor grill and balcony extend the living space into the surrounding natural scenery. There is no on-site restaurant, but a range of dining options -- from Jackalope's Bar and Grill just over 8 kilometers away to barbecue, American, and gastropub spots within a 15-24 kilometer radius -- give guests plenty of choices after a day in the park. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are included, and the property is pet-friendly and smoke-free, rounding out its appeal as a self-contained retreat near the Sequoias and Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Best for
This property suits multi-couple or family groups planning a Yosemite-based trip, thanks to its 3-bedroom, 5-bed layout, full kitchen, and laundry facilities. The hot tub, fire pit, and game room make it especially appealing to groups wanting shared social space and evening downtime after hiking or sightseeing, and its pet-friendly policy extends that appeal to travelers bringing along an animal companion.
Travel tips
The nearest airports, Fresno Yosemite International and Merced Regional, are both roughly 70-77 kilometers away, so a rental car is effectively essential for reaching the property and getting into Yosemite National Park. The house provides convenient access to both the Arch Rock and South entrances, so plan your park-entry route based on which attractions you want to see first. Since on-site dining isn't offered, consider stocking the kitchen from a nearby town or planning a stop at one of the restaurants or bars located between about 8 and 24 kilometers away.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the property's cleanliness and accurate description, noting the home felt private and secluded despite nearby neighbors. The outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and full back deck were highlighted as heavily used favorites, along with the game room as a source of shared entertainment for groups. Multiple reviewers also emphasized the quiet, peaceful atmosphere of the setting. No recurring negative themes appear in the available review excerpts.
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