Peaceful 'Serenity Ranch' - Day Trip to Yosemite! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

TV, video game console, DVD player, books

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Coulterville, California

Don Pedro Reservoir
9 min drive
The Lumberyard
4 min drive
Turlock-Denair Station
63 min drive
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
47 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful 'Serenity Ranch' - Day Trip to Yosemite!

History buffs and outdoor enthusiasts will love this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Coulterville vacation rental. The cottage is roomy enough for families to relax after taking in downtown Coulterville's rich mining history or fishing at Don Pedro Reservoir. Known for its giant sequoias, waterfalls, and towering granite monoliths, Yosemite National Park is just 40 miles away - perfect for a daytime excursion with the kids. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and come 'home' to 'Serenity Ranch'!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Rural Location | Wireless Internet | No Pets Allowed

Catch a California sunrise, take in the sites of a bygone era, and witness Nature's majesty from this family-friendly Mariposa County cottage.

Bedroom 1 (The Lodge Room): Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Peach Room): Queen Bed | Bedroom 3 (Southwestern Room): 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Porch, chairs, gas grill, basketball hoop
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen satellite TV, DVD player, Playstation 3, stereo system, books, en-suite bathroom, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking utensils, drip coffeemakers, ice maker, toaster, microwave, spices, dishware & flatware, glassware, high chair
GENERAL: Free WiFi, in-home washer/dryer, central heat, window A/C units (bedrooms & living room), hair dryer, towels/linens
FAQ: Stairs required to access, neighbors have roosters
PARKING: Driveway, boats/horse trailer/RV parking in horse corral

-- THE LOCATION --

EXPLORE NATURE: Don Pedro Reservoir (5.1 miles), Exchequer Mountain Bike Park (7.2 miles), Dragoon Gulch Trail Head (34.2 miles), Table Mountain Trailhead (35.7 miles), Carlon Falls Trail (39.9 miles), West Side Trail (43.4 miles), Stanislaus National Forest (70.5 miles)
YOSEMITE ATTRACTIONS: Yosemite National Park Sign (39.9 miles), Tuolumne Grove Trailhead (48.3 miles), Tunnel View (60.7 miles), Yosemite Valley View (62.7 miles), Yosemite Valley (64.2 miles), Yosemite Falls (64.6 miles), Glacier Point (64.9 miles), Olmsted Point (77.0 miles)
HISTORICAL LANDMARKS: Historic Downtown Coulterville (8.6 miles), Northern Mariposa County History Center (8.6 miles), La Grange Saloon Historical Landmark aka Louie's Place Saloon & Grill (13.0 miles)
LOCAL ACTIVITIES: Gianelli Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room (21.0 miles), Mary Laveroni Community Park (21.9 miles), Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum (22.0 miles), Pine Mountain Lake Marina (23.8 miles), Dunn Court Beach (24.2 miles), Yosemite Cellars (28.1 miles)
AIRPORTS: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (98.3 miles), Sacramento International Airport (128 miles), San Francisco International Airport (134 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or other large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Don Pedro Reservoir. The cottage offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
Onsite recreation includes a playground
9 minutes by car from Don Pedro Reservoir and 13 minutes from Northern Mariposa County History Center

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Coulterville cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Spices
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Video game console
Video games
DVD player
Books
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Power boating nearby
Hiking nearby
Hunting nearby
Basketball nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Beautiful 'serenity Ranch' Mins Don Pedro Lake House

Beautiful 'serenity Ranch' Mins Don Pedro Lake Coulterville

Beautiful 'serenity Ranch' Mins Don Pedro Lake

Beautiful 'serenity ' Mins Do

Beautiful 'serenity Ranch' Mins to Don Pedro Lake!

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Peaceful 'Serenity Ranch' - Day Trip to Yosemite! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Alex P.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay.

All good.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint home in a peaceful location. Had everything we needed and more.

Being that this area is so remote, I felt so lucky to have found this home for rent within just a few miles from where my uncle and his wife and kids live. I stayed here with my father and brother. It was nice that the property was big enough to accommodate our family over for dinner and to hang out on the porch. The toys that were provided were perfect for my young cousins who enjoyed them. There were 4 deer that would come to visit every other day, and that such a nice treat. My brother and I hail from from Orlando, FL and my father from Boston, MA, both large cities. So this rural area was such a peaceful and relaxing break from our usual lives. The only critique I would have is the water temp. I did see the note in the bathroom about the temp and needing to wait for the water to heat up, which we did. But even after the water heats up, the temp constantly fluctuates during the shower. And none of us were taking long showers by any means. So we would have to constantly adjust the knobs to avoid either extremely hot or extremely cold water. My brother called it "playing shower DJ". I noticed a note in the guest book about other guests experience the same issue. For cleanliness I gave a 4 instead of 5 because I noticed the baseboards were dirty. I assume there's a cleaning service hired to reset the rental before the next guests come in, and if that's the case they should be taking care of details like that in my opinion. Overall a wonderful stay and hope to rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miodrag V., Mountain View, CA

2 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place near historic Coulterville

We had wonderful stay at Serenity ranch in historic Coulterville area during Thanksgiving holiday 2023. Cottage was very clean, kitchen was well equipped, beds were very comfortable. It looks even better than in photos, and all compliments to hosts! Best regards from our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house in country

Clean property. Gas and groceries not close. 30-40 miles from Yosemite=1.5 hour drive.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROSE G.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful clean quiet

This home was more than enough for us while we visited Yosemite and other places in CA. The freezer was stocked with ice, kitchen was full of dishes, pans, cooking and baking supplies, Keurig maker and cups...we enjoyed eating here and packing food to go for the day. The beds were comfortable and they even had some games in the closet. We highly recommend this place!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun N.

27 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice clean place

I would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

19 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and clean 😌

My partner and I fished a professional bass tournament at lake Don Pedro, My wife stayed at the home and relaxed while we were fishing, the house had everything we needed 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L., East Bay, CA

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Comfortable!

Great stay for my son's mtb race. Well stocked, very clean, easy to park. Loved the water pressure and hot water after a cold day. Easy drive to lake. Steve was very responsive via text. We enjoyed the colorful western decor.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Place to Stay

This place was great! We were in the area for a fishing tournament and decided to book this location. There was plenty of room for 3 boats and the house was very clean and comfortable for our group. The owners were really the best part! They reached out to us to make sure everything was going ok there was inclement weather the weekend we were there and they offered a generator and space heaters in the event of a power outage. This simple call shows so much integrity and care for their guest we will absolutely book this place whenever we visit the area in the future! Thank you for the great experience!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

5 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

California visit to Gold Country

Very clean. Meet our needs well. Quiet. Even the rooster didn’t bother.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

10 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Very clean and very well stocked! No complaints and would stay here again if opportunity arises.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich R.

1 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay. Had all the amenities. Clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!

Wonderful stay. Clean, comfortable and no issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John K.

12 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet location

My friends and I had a 4 day fishing trip to Don Pedro lake . Great location 5 miles from the lake. Very comfortable place to stay. Will come back next year

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee T.

12 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great place! We enjoyed our time at Serenity Ranch.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edwin M., San Bruno, CA

14 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and Quiet Place - Perfect for Family

The place was perfect for my family, the house is nice and clean, really liked the surrounding, enjoyed the peace and quiet. Also not a bad drive to Yosemite. This is a place that is definitely worth staying in again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcos R.

31 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

House is really clean and on a big lot. Has all the necessities for a good vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance L.

30 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time

Very clean, and a convenient location for the fishing tournament we were in at Lake Mc Clure. I would definitely recommend this to others, and would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

21 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

Perfect location to be close to the lake! Cottage was very clean, great for 6 people! Will definitely stay here again!!

10/10 Excellent

Clara T.

16 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

I grew up in Atwater and live in Phoenix now and never new Coulterville passed snelling. This place is so cute and lovely. Will stay again next time in the summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

george f.

21 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to enjoy the lake

Bice location and nice house

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

17 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Home base for Yosemite

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is spotless, loaded with plenty of towels, paper goods, and extras. Theres a kuerig coffee maker and plenty of different kinds of pods. Soaps and shampoo in the bathroom, even new toothbrushes incase u forget yours. There were cold bottled waters in the frig. We barbequed one night and the grill looked brand new. We also enjoyed watching the wild turkeys. We were glad we bought our food before we got to town. The closest store was Don Pedro Market, its small, expensive and limited. Over all a very nice house, we wouldn’t hesitate to book again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

13 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity Ranch

Everything went smoothly from this great location. The house was was located between Mariposa and Sonora. We visited Yosemite and the Mariposa Grove. The house was stocked with everything one needed. We appreciated all of the amenities and the quiet, rural location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Petoe V.

8 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a relaxing retreat

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the ranch house. The owners supplied everything needed for a comforting stay. Location was perfect for us while we were visiting Yosemite National Park. Don Pedro lake was also close by with great recreational opportunities also with great fishing for the kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family

7 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It is a wonderful property for six of family vacations with the nice three bed rooms. The house provides the complete cooking stuffs in kitchen, dishwasher, laundry, grills and a lot of stuffs, which made our vacation like In our home, very comfortable and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019