Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! | House in Midpines

10.0 (260 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Midpines House | Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra!

2 Bedroom House in Midpines

California has cowboys, beaches and surfing, skiing, hiking and shopping all rolled into one beautiful state. Seeing Yosemite when you vacation in California is a must. For this vacation, expand your mind and enjoy a true California experience by staying in a straw bale home. Unlike those of big bad wolf fame, modern straw bale homes are warm and comfortable. They provide a unique place to rest your soul (and feet) after a day of discovering Yosemite.
Our newly constructed Yosemite Straw Bale vacation home is a wonder. While the straw bales provide incredible R-50 insulation, we are using passive solar heating for preheating our radiant floor heating system with an instantaneous hot water heater as a backup system. Our photovoltaic grid panels are naturally creating clean energy from the sun. We tested these techniques on our own home and perfected them in this vacation rental for your enjoyment. Made to feel like your private second home, design touches include a social kitchen with a granite slab bar height counter, finished dyed concrete floors, and cozy radiant floor heating. Sitting hilltop at 3000 feet elevation (914m), the house includes a private deck perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views. We are also honored to share with you, eight fine art prints by renowned Sierra photographer Howard Weamer.
The gates of Yosemite are a mere 35 minutes away* on a drive that follows the wild and scenic Merced River. (*Your drive may take longer as you stop to put your feet in the river or photograph the wildflowers along the way.)
Check out our profile below, and look at the calendar for booking availability. Call or email to hear more and make arrangements. We look forward to hearing from you.
Keywords: Straw Bale, Home, Yosemite, Yosemite Area, Mariposa , Midpines, Hilltop

Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! is located in Midpines. Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lovely Straw Bale Home with Views of the Yosemite High Sierra! has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Midpines has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Midpines, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Eco Friendly
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Day bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strict non smoking policy
Activities
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Video library
General
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • English
  • German
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: strict no pet policy pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;strict non smoking policy

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Pamela G.
Aug 27, 2025 08:20:42 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We loved our stay! We traveled with our adult son and his gf and the set up of the house was perfect for us. Bedrooms are separated by the kitchen, each with full bathrooms so privacy was great.The views are lovely, the area is quiet, the kitchen was fully stocked with items we needed to cook, and the hosts were very informative and responsive to any questions we had.They also gave us tips on Yosemite, which we found very helpful. This was a great location for getting to the park. No lines at the entrance. And Mariposa is close enough to grab dinner after a long day of hiking at the park.We highly recommend this property.
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