Yosemite, a chalet in the middle of the forest, and a billion stars
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Yosemite, a chalet in the middle of the forest, and a billion stars
The Great Room - 12 great windows to .. mountain .. forest .. stars. Dance floor
Yosemite, flowers, candlelight, good food, friends ... as good as it gets.
Sharing elegant meals in view of nature's splendor ... aaaah.
Well-appointed kitchen for any chef. New convection microwave.
Room for 2-3 chefs and 4-5 kibitzers. Almost as much fun as hiking.
Elegance, comfort, and don't miss the tango poster - Paul in Buenos Aires.
The Bell - a perfect way to wake up to another perfect day in the Sierra.
An intimate dinner on the deck with good friends as the day begins to fade.
6:30 am - Sometimes, early risers get to see a fox cub. Sometimes.
Wild turkey hens often perch on the deck railing and enjoy the birdseed.
As light fades through 3 windows, the sleigh bed beckons in the master suite.
Master suite dressing room. Light, comfort, convenience, space, all say welcome.
A Rivera print lures weary hikers to the privacy and comfort of the loft.
The loft balcony looks out on Incense Cedars and Ponderosa Pines.
Cozy loft bedrooms say mountains and oh so quiet! And a balcony, too.
The loft bathroom with its inviting tub ... another peaceful place.
Twin beds can be joined in this loft bedroom for a third couple ... or not.
Chess anyone? Or a 1,000-piece puzzle? Or Wi-fi? Or a good book? Or a magazine.
Game Room: 46-inch Sony Smart TV - Netflix + Internet - Stereo - Games - DVD's
The center of it all. Half Dome! Magnificence in granite. Awesome.
Starlit Chalet ... your portal to the magic and splendor of the Sierra.
Private drive to the center of the forest ... silence ... starlight ... peace
Welcome to your mountain home.
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- 2 Bathrooms
15 Reviews of Property 370874 in Mariposa, California
Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
Great!!!
We had an awesome time in this house. It's very cozy and clean.
The nature is perfect. In the morning you can watch the squirrels and birds and in the evening you can enjoy the stars.
Very great service, thank you Paul :-)
The nature is perfect. In the morning you can watch the squirrels and birds and in the evening you can enjoy the stars.
Very great service, thank you Paul :-)
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for taking the time to respond. Our guests don't realize it, but all those squirrels, birds and deer have been trained to appear on cue. Can't train the stars, however, they listen to a different drummer!
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
A perfect getaway in beautiful Yosemite
Everything was PERFECT
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: A perfect review! We're not often accused of being perfect so it feels very special. Hope to see you next year!
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
Awesome stay!
This chalet was so inviting, peaceful & beautiful. Paul & Nora made our stay so comfortable. Almost everything that you might need is in that house. Whatever that was said on the description on the property was accurate. Our family had an amazing time. Excellent experience. Thank you.
Owner's Response: When I first started last season, I made a list of things I would want in a mountain rental and tried to include all of them in my beautiful chalet. It seems to be working and I'm thrilled to get excellent reviews like this one from our amazing guests. Thank you! Please come back, we'll leave a light on for you.
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
Wonderful place to stay when visiting Yosemite!
Starlit Chalet is about a 40 minute drive from the park itself, but the drive is worth it. Away from the hustle and bustle of the park, our family was able to enjoy beautiful starlit nights on the deck, visits from the woodland creatures (jays, hummingbirds, other bird species, squirrels, deer and wild turkeys) in the morning and a great night's sleep in comfortable surroundings. It was nice being able to cook breakfast in the mornings and supper at the Chalet a couple of nights, Mariposa is close with good restaurants for other needs. Highly recommend this property and the great hospitality of Paul and Nora.
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thanks to all our new friends from Little Rock. Our ears are tingling! Hope to see you all again on your next trip West.
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
a dream
We were with a group of six from the south of the Netherlands, and the drive up to the house in the evening was already an adventure! Where are we going? For us this was truly a dream, to find the chalet in the middle of the forrest. And as the name says, it was starlit. Everything is provided for in the house. But who needs a big screen TV, with a deck to sit on and enjoy the surrounding nature. Early in the morning we sat outside, and a squirrel peeped over the roof and looked down at us. We put some birdseed on the railing of the deck as Paul told us to. And yes, they all came, first the squirrels, than all sorts of birds, a wild turkey, the wild doves. We just tried not to move and watched them enjoying the seeds, while in the garden below the deer were grazing.... we were overwhelmed!
The drive to Yosemite was a bit far, but i guess that's because we are Dutch and used to short distances to drive to get anywhere ;-) But the road to the park was worth the drive. Very beautiful, and we even saw a bear in the river along the street.
Paul the owner, provides us with lots of helpful information and history of the surrounding area. The only regret we had was not to meet him. Nora, thanks for showing us around, you were very kind and helpful.
Paul, you are so lucky to be able to live there for several months a year!!!
Greetings from your Dutch visitors.
The drive to Yosemite was a bit far, but i guess that's because we are Dutch and used to short distances to drive to get anywhere ;-) But the road to the park was worth the drive. Very beautiful, and we even saw a bear in the river along the street.
Paul the owner, provides us with lots of helpful information and history of the surrounding area. The only regret we had was not to meet him. Nora, thanks for showing us around, you were very kind and helpful.
Paul, you are so lucky to be able to live there for several months a year!!!
Greetings from your Dutch visitors.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you, Maurice and all my new Dutch friends. The pleasure you experienced with the chalet and Yosemite is the reason we do this. Sharing hospitality and the beauty of the Sierra AND having the sharing appreciated, well, it makes our day and it encourages us to make sure Starlit Chalet is as good as it can be for our next guests. Come back soon!
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
Gateway to Yosemite
The Starlit Chalet was just as described, a lovely 3 BR home in the woods. It's not far from the town of Mariposa. It's about a 45 minute drive to Yosemite Park. Paul, the owner, was very helpful in sending information. The kitchen was especially well supplied with anything you would need to put on a meal. And if not, the Pioneer supermarket in town is amazing. The water saving shower was a little annoying, but my husband didn't have a problem. The manager, Nora, was available to answer our questions.
I would definitely recommend this vacation rental to others.
I would definitely recommend this vacation rental to others.
Owner's Response: Thanks for your visit and your kind words. Making guests smile is what we try to do. I had a big smile at the end of our first season to see how energy sensitive our Yosemite-loving guests had been! Energy use for air was minimal and hot water usage very efficient partly because of our unique, state-of-the-art, Evolve hot water faucets. We want guests to sing in the shower knowing they are being good to Mother Nature!
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
Serene
Our family vacationed here in May 2011. The location is beautiful, the house well maintained. Georgeous views. Peacocks waking us up in the mornings. So many different birds. At night, we could feel the silence. As close to mother nature as we can get. The kids loved the board games and library. My son loved the 'gong'. We did not get to use it though. Paul is a wonderful host. Thank you for making our vacation a great experience. My teenaged kids loved it. My mom loved walking around the area. My little dog SNickers absolutely loved it.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
2011 Yosemite Trip May 20-23
Our trip was with 8 people total for a weekend visiting Yosemite National Park. 8 is the maximum number this house can sleep and it felt cozy and comfortable. Paul greeted us upon arrival and it was very nice of him to show us around. He has a plethora of information about the area and is quick to respond should you need anything during your stay. Since we were the first to actually rent this Vacation Home as a Vacation Home I'm sure the experience will only get better with time. (FYI the owner is a Tango instructor and the reviews below are of those who took lessons and decided to stay the night)
The house itself great for a group of friends or a family. The X-Large dining table provides endless hours of fun; eating together, talking, playing games, and just an overall nice way to keep the group centered together. The kitchen is very open. During our stay we found ourselves mostly in the kitchen and dining area. The balcony was exceptionally pleasant in the mornings. Coffee and fresh air... so very nice compared to waking up to LA traffic lol. Oh you should know that all the items listed in the "Amenities" really are there. All you will need to bring with you is food and fun. Oh another thing is that the owner is gracious to have a box of bird seed in the pantry. Definitely use it if you want to see wildlife; we saw humming birds, squirrels, a wide array of birds. We had a very wonderful time and the Chalet was the icing on the cake.
Things to know - You will see a few big ants in the kitchen but they aren't bothersome and they don't swarm like small ants. You're in the middle of nature and you should expect a certain outdoor charm when you are staying in it. The grill outside is older and smaller but regardless will do the job - we did feed 8 people dinner every night off of it.
But you can see it's still a 5 star rating and are so happy to have had the experience. Definitely keeping this place in mind for future group trips to Yosemite.
Thanks Paul!
The house itself great for a group of friends or a family. The X-Large dining table provides endless hours of fun; eating together, talking, playing games, and just an overall nice way to keep the group centered together. The kitchen is very open. During our stay we found ourselves mostly in the kitchen and dining area. The balcony was exceptionally pleasant in the mornings. Coffee and fresh air... so very nice compared to waking up to LA traffic lol. Oh you should know that all the items listed in the "Amenities" really are there. All you will need to bring with you is food and fun. Oh another thing is that the owner is gracious to have a box of bird seed in the pantry. Definitely use it if you want to see wildlife; we saw humming birds, squirrels, a wide array of birds. We had a very wonderful time and the Chalet was the icing on the cake.
Things to know - You will see a few big ants in the kitchen but they aren't bothersome and they don't swarm like small ants. You're in the middle of nature and you should expect a certain outdoor charm when you are staying in it. The grill outside is older and smaller but regardless will do the job - we did feed 8 people dinner every night off of it.
But you can see it's still a 5 star rating and are so happy to have had the experience. Definitely keeping this place in mind for future group trips to Yosemite.
Thanks Paul!
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Christy and her friends were our first vacation rental guests and we could not have started with a a more delightful group. I was reluctant to open my chalet to just anyone. What finally persuaded me to invite folks I didn't know was the belief that anyone who loves nature and is especially enamored with Yosemite will care for my chalet because it is, at 4,000' and in the middle of a Sierran forest, a critical part of the nature experience. But, more importantly, my beautiful home could become a source of inspiration and deeper love of nature for many. Christy and her friends proved me right and I look forward to many future visits. Lovers of nature, mi casa es tu casa!
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
Year-Round Fun
We have visited the Chalet in winter, spring, summer, and fall. Great jumping off point for touring Yosemite or activities on Merced River throughout the year. Dining area great for family meals. Wildlife visitors are a welcome treat. Close to Mariposa for provision runs. Would highly recommend!
Recommended for:
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children
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Starlit Chalet on Yosemite's Doorstep—3,800' High on 10 Secluded Acres
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p370874
+1 209 3794343
Mariposa
Yosemite Area
A place reminding me of home
I visited the chalet about two years ago with a couple of good friends. We were there for a tango party and stayed overnight. The place has beautiful architecture and is very well maintained, as you can see from the images. The living room has a nice dance floor, big enough for 4-5 couples (also great for movie watching). The huge ceiling-to-floor glass doors provide plenty of natural light, which I love. I still remember dancing there in the morning while squirrels were playing with the snow outside on the balcony. There are lots of pine trees around the house. I did not have the time to go for a hike but that's something I would love to do in my next visit.
It's a place that reminded me of home (though my home looks nothing like this - maybe I should say "dream home"). If you're looking for somewhere that's cozy, peaceful, relaxing, and refreshing for a little getaway, this is it!
It's a place that reminded me of home (though my home looks nothing like this - maybe I should say "dream home"). If you're looking for somewhere that's cozy, peaceful, relaxing, and refreshing for a little getaway, this is it!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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