Mountaintop Ranch • 122 Private Acres • Pool + Spa
Entire cabin in Mariposa, California
- 6 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 beds
- 2 baths
Hosted by Chad
- Superhost
- 14 years hosting
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In the foothills near Yosemite
A secluded 122-acre ranch in the California foothills, about an hour's drive to Yosemite entrances
Hilltop pool and hot tub with a view
A private plunge pool and hot tub on an expansive deck with panoramic valley views
Views that photos can't capture
Guests describe views that surpass the photos, with many returning for the peace and stargazing
Where else can you book a mountaintop? Escape to a secluded 122-acre ranch in the foothills below Yosemite, with panoramic views, total privacy, and dark skies filled with stars. Spend the day exploring lakes, rivers, hiking trails, gold rush towns, ghost towns, and Yosemite National Park. Then come home to your own private retreat, swim in the pool, soak in the hot tub, and enjoy the rare feeling of having the mountaintop entirely to yourself.
The space
The cabin has two spacious bedrooms and comfortably accommodates up to four guests in standard beds, with additional sleeping options for groups of five or six.
Bedroom 1: California king bed and pull-out sofa
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, two twin rollaway beds, and a dedicated workspace
The larger bathroom has a tub/shower combination and connects to both bedrooms. A second, smaller bathroom with shower opens to the hallway.
The living and dining areas are comfortable and relaxed, and the kitchen is fully equipped for preparing meals. Large sliding glass doors connect the cabin to expansive decks overlooking the valley and surrounding hills.
Outside, enjoy a built-in charcoal grill, shaded dining areas, a private plunge pool, and a private hot tub.
If your idea of nightlife includes the distant howl of coyotes and a view of the Milky Way, this place is for you. If you are expecting an urban experience and like to be close to town then you may want to look elsewhere.
Notes on amenities
Summer: Outdoor sun loungers and one umbrella are provided. The outdoor dining area is shaded by a wisteria-covered pergola.
Winter: Two gas fireplaces are available November 1 through March 30, one in the living room and one in the main bedroom.
Window shades: All windows are equipped with roller shades; those in the bedrooms are room-darkening. Some shade panels may occasionally be unavailable while being serviced.
Guest access
Guests have private access to the entire cabin, decks, pool, and hot tub.
You are also welcome to explore and hike on the ranch at your own risk. The owner’s residence and barn are private, and guests should remain within ranch boundaries and avoid neighboring properties.
Other things to note
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Bring your sense of adventure! Indian Peak Ranch is a remote rural property, and most guests fall in love with our cabin’s rustic mountain charm, privacy, wildlife, and extraordinary setting. What makes it special also means it is not for everyone.
Please make sure the following are a good fit for everyone in your group before booking:
• The ranch is 9 miles from the highway in a secluded rural setting.
• The final approach includes gravel roads and a steep, narrow half-mile paved driveway with several hairpin turns.
• A personal or rental vehicle is essential. Uber, Lyft, taxis, and other rideshare services are not available.
• The pool and hot tub are unfenced.
• Wildlife is part of the experience. Guests may encounter rattlesnakes, scorpions, tarantulas, coyotes, insects, mice, and other wildlife or pests.
• Guest laundry is not available because the property relies on private rural water and septic systems.
• The cabin is most comfortable for four guests, with more casual sleeping arrangements available for up to six.
• Guests should be self-sufficient and comfortable with rural conditions, steep terrain, wildlife, and the realities of staying far from urban services.
Guests who enjoy privacy, nature, and a self-sufficient rural experience tend to love the ranch. If these conditions would make anyone in your group uncomfortable, this is probably not the right property for your stay.
Location
The cabin sits on a secluded hilltop in a rural area about 9 miles from the highway. There are no nearby neighbors, traffic noise, or city lights.
This is genuine rural seclusion, not a suburban home with a country view. Guests should expect quiet, darkness at night, wildlife, and some distance from everyday services.
Getting Here
The road approaching the ranch includes rural and gravel sections. Once inside the ranch, the cabin is reached by a steep, paved half-mile driveway with several hairpin turns.
A personal or rental vehicle is required. Uber, Lyft, taxis, and similar services are not available in this area.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is approximately 90 minutes from the ranch and is the most convenient airport for most guests arriving by air.
Detailed driving instructions are provided before check-in and should be followed rather than relying solely on GPS for the final approach.
Groceries
Because the ranch is remote, we strongly recommend grocery shopping before arrival.
Mariposa is about 20 minutes away and has a full-service grocery store, health-food market, restaurants, and other essentials. Larger supermarkets are available in Oakhurst, about 30 minutes away.
Additional shopping and dining recommendations are included in our guest guide.
Yosemite
Yosemite National Park is approximately one hour from the ranch, depending on the entrance and destination. Yosemite Valley is typically about 90 minutes away, traffic permitting.
Travel times can be considerably longer during peak summer periods, holidays, and winter weather. We provide seasonal route and trip-planning recommendations in our guest guide.
Winter guests must be prepared for California chain-control requirements and rapidly changing mountain road conditions. Check conditions before departure.
Children & Water Safety
The ranch is not childproofed and was not designed as a children’s vacation property.
The pool and hot tub are unfenced. There are indoor and outdoor stairs, elevated decks, uneven natural terrain, steep slopes, wildlife, and no dedicated children’s play area.
Families who choose to stay must be comfortable providing close, continuous supervision, particularly around the pool, hot tub, decks, stairs, driveway, and surrounding property. Children cannot be left unsupervised.
The cabin is not equipped with a crib, changing table, safety gates, or other infant equipment.
If your group includes young children, non-swimmers, or anyone who would not be safe around unfenced water, steep terrain, stairs, or wildlife, please choose another property.
Pool & Hot Tub
The private pool and hot tub are available year-round. The hot tub is heated; the pool is not.
A $50 pool and hot tub fee is included in the reservation price. If either water feature is unavailable during your stay because of a mechanical or maintenance issue, the applicable amenity fee may be refunded.
Both water features are unfenced. Guests use the pool and hot tub at their own risk and are responsible for the safety of everyone in their party.
Guests who cannot swim or who would be unsafe around unfenced water should not book this property.
Driving & Parking
Expect rural roads, including gravel and occasional rough surfaces.
The private ranch driveway is paved but narrow and steep, with several hairpin turns. Drive slowly and carefully.
Low-clearance vehicles are not recommended. Trailers cannot be accommodated.
Parking is available at the cabin for two vehicles.
Guests who are uncomfortable driving on steep, narrow rural roads should consider whether this property is a good fit before booking.
Heating & Air Conditioning
The cabin has central heating and air conditioning, plus two gas fireplaces for supplemental winter heat.
Because of the ranch’s remote location and climate, the HVAC system operates within a defined range: approximately 60-70°F in winter and 76-85°F in summer.
During hot afternoons, exterior doors must remain closed and bedroom shades should be lowered for the air conditioning to work effectively.
Guests who require conventional hotel-style indoor temperatures at all times may be more comfortable elsewhere.
Laundry
Guest laundry is not available.
The ranch relies on private water and septic systems, so laundry use is restricted. Please plan accordingly for longer stays.
Guest Capacity
The cabin is most comfortable for up to four guests in the two standard bedrooms. County regulations limit occupancy to a maximum of six.
Groups of five or six can use the pull-out sofa and two twin rollaway beds. These are best suited to guests comfortable with more casual sleeping arrangements. If everyone prefers a standard bed and more personal space, we strongly recommend limiting your group to four.
All guests must be included on the Airbnb reservation. Additional guest fees, when applicable, are shown during booking and apply for the full reservation.
Please do not book for fewer guests than will actually be staying at or using the property.
Window Shades
The cabin’s sliding glass doors are fitted with roller shades. Please raise the shade before opening or walking through a sliding door to avoid damaging it.
During hot summer afternoons, lowering the bedroom shades also helps the air conditioning keep the rooms comfortable.
Wildlife, Environment & Pests
Indian Peak Ranch is surrounded by undeveloped Sierra foothill habitat. Wildlife encounters are not unusual and are an inherent part of staying here.
Guests may encounter deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, hawks, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, raccoons, feral pigs, skunks, field mice, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, scorpions, bees, wasps, spiders, and other insects and wildlife. Poison oak also grows naturally throughout the area.
Rattlesnakes, scorpions, and tarantulas are specifically disclosed because they are native to the region and guests may see them on or around the property.
Despite regular pest-control efforts, an occasional mouse, spider, insect, scorpion, or other small pest may enter the cabin.
Guests should keep doors and screens closed, keep food put away, and maintain a reasonably tidy kitchen to reduce the likelihood of pests entering or being attracted to the cabin.
If the remote possibility of encountering wildlife or pests would significantly affect your enjoyment of the stay, please do not book this property.
Wildfire Season
Wildfires are a natural risk throughout the Sierra foothills and can occur at any time, particularly during warmer and drier periods.
Guests should remain aware of local conditions and follow any official evacuation orders or emergency instructions during their stay.
Smoke from regional fires may occasionally affect air quality even when a fire is not immediately nearby.
The space
The cabin has two spacious bedrooms and comfortably accommodates up to four guests in standard beds, with additional sleeping options for groups of five or six.
Bedroom 1: California king bed and pull-out sofa
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, two twin rollaway beds, and a dedicated workspace
The larger bathroom has a tub/shower combination and connects to both bedrooms. A second, smaller bathroom with shower opens to the hallway.
The living and dining areas are comfortable and relaxed, and the kitchen is fully equipped for preparing meals. Large sliding glass doors connect the cabin to expansive decks overlooking the valley and surrounding hills.
Outside, enjoy a built-in charcoal grill, shaded dining areas, a private plunge pool, and a private hot tub.
If your idea of nightlife includes the distant howl of coyotes and a view of the Milky Way, this place is for you. If you are expecting an urban experience and like to be close to town then you may want to look elsewhere.
Notes on amenities
Summer: Outdoor sun loungers and one umbrella are provided. The outdoor dining area is shaded by a wisteria-covered pergola.
Winter: Two gas fireplaces are available November 1 through March 30, one in the living room and one in the main bedroom.
Window shades: All windows are equipped with roller shades; those in the bedrooms are room-darkening. Some shade panels may occasionally be unavailable while being serviced.
Guest access
Guests have private access to the entire cabin, decks, pool, and hot tub.
You are also welcome to explore and hike on the ranch at your own risk. The owner’s residence and barn are private, and guests should remain within ranch boundaries and avoid neighboring properties.
Other things to note
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Bring your sense of adventure! Indian Peak Ranch is a remote rural property, and most guests fall in love with our cabin’s rustic mountain charm, privacy, wildlife, and extraordinary setting. What makes it special also means it is not for everyone.
Please make sure the following are a good fit for everyone in your group before booking:
• The ranch is 9 miles from the highway in a secluded rural setting.
• The final approach includes gravel roads and a steep, narrow half-mile paved driveway with several hairpin turns.
• A personal or rental vehicle is essential. Uber, Lyft, taxis, and other rideshare services are not available.
• The pool and hot tub are unfenced.
• Wildlife is part of the experience. Guests may encounter rattlesnakes, scorpions, tarantulas, coyotes, insects, mice, and other wildlife or pests.
• Guest laundry is not available because the property relies on private rural water and septic systems.
• The cabin is most comfortable for four guests, with more casual sleeping arrangements available for up to six.
• Guests should be self-sufficient and comfortable with rural conditions, steep terrain, wildlife, and the realities of staying far from urban services.
Guests who enjoy privacy, nature, and a self-sufficient rural experience tend to love the ranch. If these conditions would make anyone in your group uncomfortable, this is probably not the right property for your stay.
Location
The cabin sits on a secluded hilltop in a rural area about 9 miles from the highway. There are no nearby neighbors, traffic noise, or city lights.
This is genuine rural seclusion, not a suburban home with a country view. Guests should expect quiet, darkness at night, wildlife, and some distance from everyday services.
Getting Here
The road approaching the ranch includes rural and gravel sections. Once inside the ranch, the cabin is reached by a steep, paved half-mile driveway with several hairpin turns.
A personal or rental vehicle is required. Uber, Lyft, taxis, and similar services are not available in this area.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is approximately 90 minutes from the ranch and is the most convenient airport for most guests arriving by air.
Detailed driving instructions are provided before check-in and should be followed rather than relying solely on GPS for the final approach.
Groceries
Because the ranch is remote, we strongly recommend grocery shopping before arrival.
Mariposa is about 20 minutes away and has a full-service grocery store, health-food market, restaurants, and other essentials. Larger supermarkets are available in Oakhurst, about 30 minutes away.
Additional shopping and dining recommendations are included in our guest guide.
Yosemite
Yosemite National Park is approximately one hour from the ranch, depending on the entrance and destination. Yosemite Valley is typically about 90 minutes away, traffic permitting.
Travel times can be considerably longer during peak summer periods, holidays, and winter weather. We provide seasonal route and trip-planning recommendations in our guest guide.
Winter guests must be prepared for California chain-control requirements and rapidly changing mountain road conditions. Check conditions before departure.
Children & Water Safety
The ranch is not childproofed and was not designed as a children’s vacation property.
The pool and hot tub are unfenced. There are indoor and outdoor stairs, elevated decks, uneven natural terrain, steep slopes, wildlife, and no dedicated children’s play area.
Families who choose to stay must be comfortable providing close, continuous supervision, particularly around the pool, hot tub, decks, stairs, driveway, and surrounding property. Children cannot be left unsupervised.
The cabin is not equipped with a crib, changing table, safety gates, or other infant equipment.
If your group includes young children, non-swimmers, or anyone who would not be safe around unfenced water, steep terrain, stairs, or wildlife, please choose another property.
Pool & Hot Tub
The private pool and hot tub are available year-round. The hot tub is heated; the pool is not.
A $50 pool and hot tub fee is included in the reservation price. If either water feature is unavailable during your stay because of a mechanical or maintenance issue, the applicable amenity fee may be refunded.
Both water features are unfenced. Guests use the pool and hot tub at their own risk and are responsible for the safety of everyone in their party.
Guests who cannot swim or who would be unsafe around unfenced water should not book this property.
Driving & Parking
Expect rural roads, including gravel and occasional rough surfaces.
The private ranch driveway is paved but narrow and steep, with several hairpin turns. Drive slowly and carefully.
Low-clearance vehicles are not recommended. Trailers cannot be accommodated.
Parking is available at the cabin for two vehicles.
Guests who are uncomfortable driving on steep, narrow rural roads should consider whether this property is a good fit before booking.
Heating & Air Conditioning
The cabin has central heating and air conditioning, plus two gas fireplaces for supplemental winter heat.
Because of the ranch’s remote location and climate, the HVAC system operates within a defined range: approximately 60-70°F in winter and 76-85°F in summer.
During hot afternoons, exterior doors must remain closed and bedroom shades should be lowered for the air conditioning to work effectively.
Guests who require conventional hotel-style indoor temperatures at all times may be more comfortable elsewhere.
Laundry
Guest laundry is not available.
The ranch relies on private water and septic systems, so laundry use is restricted. Please plan accordingly for longer stays.
Guest Capacity
The cabin is most comfortable for up to four guests in the two standard bedrooms. County regulations limit occupancy to a maximum of six.
Groups of five or six can use the pull-out sofa and two twin rollaway beds. These are best suited to guests comfortable with more casual sleeping arrangements. If everyone prefers a standard bed and more personal space, we strongly recommend limiting your group to four.
All guests must be included on the Airbnb reservation. Additional guest fees, when applicable, are shown during booking and apply for the full reservation.
Please do not book for fewer guests than will actually be staying at or using the property.
Window Shades
The cabin’s sliding glass doors are fitted with roller shades. Please raise the shade before opening or walking through a sliding door to avoid damaging it.
During hot summer afternoons, lowering the bedroom shades also helps the air conditioning keep the rooms comfortable.
Wildlife, Environment & Pests
Indian Peak Ranch is surrounded by undeveloped Sierra foothill habitat. Wildlife encounters are not unusual and are an inherent part of staying here.
Guests may encounter deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, hawks, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, raccoons, feral pigs, skunks, field mice, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, scorpions, bees, wasps, spiders, and other insects and wildlife. Poison oak also grows naturally throughout the area.
Rattlesnakes, scorpions, and tarantulas are specifically disclosed because they are native to the region and guests may see them on or around the property.
Despite regular pest-control efforts, an occasional mouse, spider, insect, scorpion, or other small pest may enter the cabin.
Guests should keep doors and screens closed, keep food put away, and maintain a reasonably tidy kitchen to reduce the likelihood of pests entering or being attracted to the cabin.
If the remote possibility of encountering wildlife or pests would significantly affect your enjoyment of the stay, please do not book this property.
Wildfire Season
Wildfires are a natural risk throughout the Sierra foothills and can occur at any time, particularly during warmer and drier periods.
Guests should remain aware of local conditions and follow any official evacuation orders or emergency instructions during their stay.
Smoke from regional fires may occasionally affect air quality even when a fire is not immediately nearby.
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Where you’ll be
Mariposa, California, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.
Neighborhood highlights
Quiet isolation, privacy and serenity like nothing you've ever experienced! The cabin is in a rural location far from any neighbors, traffic noise, or light pollution. If your idea of nightlife includes the distant howl of coyotes and views of the Milky Way this place is for you. If you are expecting an urban experience and like to be close to town then you may want to look elsewhere.
Meet your host
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: Merced High School
I grew up just down the road in Merced, CA, where I spent weekends exploring this amazing region. Finding Indian Peak Ranch years later felt like coming home. Now, I get to share the magic of Mariposa, Yosemite, and the Sierra Nevada foothills with folks like you. From the stunning views to the peaceful quiet, this place holds a special spot in my heart. I hope it leaves you with memories as cherished as mine!
Chad is a Superhost
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