Family-friendly vacation rentals in Central California

Carmel Valley Home on Eclectic Farm

Our 2 bedroom guest house in beautiful Carmel Valley is close to Monterey, Big Sur, Pebble Beach and Carmel by the Sea. Sight see all day and escape to a pastoral setting five minutes from Carmel Valley Village with quaint shops, restaurants and over 20 wine tasting rooms. Visit with our alpacas, horses, giant tortoises, goats, sheep, donkey and more! Wake up to sunshine, a rooster crowing and the donkey braying for breakfast! (Due to the nature of our farm we have a strict "No Pets" policy).

Manzanita Tiny Cabin

Escape to nature in our Manzanita Tiny Cabin. This is one of two tiny houses on our property. Enjoy the views and the stars on the peaceful 24 acres this cabin shares. Located 4.2 miles to Bass Lake, 23 miles to Yosemite South Gate Entrance (Mariposa Grove) or 90 minutes to Yosemite Valley. Amenities include stocked kitchen with Keurig, queen bed, sofa bed, and small sleeping loft w/queen mattress. The outdoor area is perfect for relaxing, stargazing or playing the 6-hole disc golf course.

The Winnie A-frame near Yosemite & Bass Lake

Come enjoy a stay at this cozy a-frame perched on the edge of the Sierra National Forest & Yosemite National Park. Surround yourself with oak, pine, and manzanita trees while indulging in the comforts of home. Stay inside to enjoy the modern design while relaxing with a book or explore the wonders of nature just outside. Located 25 minutes from Yosemite National Park’s South entrance, mariposa pines and Wawona. Please note Yosemite Valley is 30 miles inside the park. 15 minutes to Bass Lake.

Private Mariposa Artist Cabin at Ranch Yosemite

You are approximately 45m-1h drive from the Yosemite Valley Park where you can experience one of the worlds greatest places of natural beauty. The cabin is equipped for everything that you and your partner/friend need to enjoy the area. Cookware, french press and a small refrigerator. The Sierra Nevada mountains range in temperature wildly. The greens and the yellows of California ebb and flow through the seasons creating unique natural beauty which is different each season of the year.

Yosemite Shuteye, a most romantic getaway...

"Waking up in the yurt is like waking up in a giant cup cake!" Guest, Thor Arnold 2024 Yosemite Shuteye is as it sounds; a most private out-of-the-way delight of two parts - the yurt connected by cedar decking to a hand-hewn cookhouse with an airy 3/4-bath and a fully stocked kitchen. A seasonal fire pit is a favorite place to star gaze and eat smores to your hearts content. Quiet and very comfortable. The space is yours and yours alone. Very private and not shared!

Lux Getaway near Yosemite, 2 Lakes

THE HIGHLANDS, Mariposa: A New Luxury Airstream Experience for the Modern Traveler. This Boutique Glamping Resort features 5 New Airstreams sitting on top of 440 private acres with views across California. The majority of travelers stay with us to access Yosemite and the nearby Lakes. Other guest simply choose to stay on site and enjoy our private trails, friendly highland cows and many other amenities. Yosemite 36 Miles Lake McClure 3.5 miles Lake Don Pedro 12 Miles

Bohemian Mountain Glamporama ☀️✨

ARTSY cabin on 7+ acres tucked on top of a private winding mountain road in the Sierra Nevada Mountain village of Three Rivers, overlooking the Kaweah River and Sequoia Nat’l Park. Follow the path from your door to a private beach & gorgeous swimming holes. It's GLAMPING! You’ll have fun! Private HOT outdoor shower & private bathroom. Lots of Eats/Drinks nearby or GRILL & chill… You also have access to the main back deck to relax & STARGAZE…

Mountain Top Yurt in the Redwoods

Peaceful, clean, spacious, beautifully decorated and quiet 24' Yurt completely surrounded by Redwoods on top of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Spend a couple days meditating, reading or writing the next chapter of your memoir. Walking distance to Mount Madonna Retreat Center (open now through reservation only). County Park hiking and horseback riding trails located within 3 miles. Ideal place for photography and mountain/road biking.

Sierra Foothills River Retreat

Enjoy a private guest suite on the Mokelumne river with no cleaning fees and a hassle free stay. Fall asleep to the sound of the river. Sit on 1 of 3 decks to enjoy the scenic views and watch the wildlife. Walk in the river, go fishing, pan for gold. The lower deck on the river has a hammock & 2 person swing. Visit Silver lake, Kirkwood, Big Trees Nat. Park or Lake Tahoe. Go wine tasting, antiquing or hiking.