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NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River<br>

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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El Portal, CA
  • El Portal Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River<br>

Historic Landmark Log Cabin located alongside the Merced River, 21 miles outside of Mariposa and 10 miles from the Arch Rock entrance of Yosemite National Park.
The space
Miner James D. Savage established a bona fide trading post just outside Yosemite Valley near El Portal back in 1849. These days, wonderfully rebooted, it serves as a unique vacation property, which is ideal for families, friends, and couples. The lovely Log Cabin is a cozy one-bedroom cabin ideal for honeymooners or those who want a romantic getaway— or for a writer finishing a book or memoir, actually. The spacious one-bedroom cabin sits right along a flowing river and includes a prominent living room, kitchen, dining area, Jacuzzi tub, and more. There is also a queen bed in the open space. The Log Cabin at Savages is designed for cozy comfort after a fun day in nature.

Note: We use Starlink for WiFi. Due to our remote location WiFi is not always reliable.
Other things to note
We allow pets for an additional charge:
$75 flat fee
If any damages are incurred during the stay we will request additional payment

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Amenities

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

El Portal

El Portal is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. El Portal Market and Windows on the World Books and Art are also worth visiting.
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El Portal, CA

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 18 min drive - 20.5 km
  • El Capitan - 42 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 55 min drive - 52.7 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River<br> pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River<br>?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River<br>?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River<br> located?

Situated in El Portal, this cabin is steps from Sierra National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Merced River. Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location just minutes from the park entrance.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above and Beyond Expectations

Wonderful property on the Merced River flowing by your own backyard patio. Cozy decor reflecting the mountain lifestyle. Jessie, our host, was quick to respond to our questions and requests. We were celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary and this cabin made our experience memorable in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
We LOVED this property!! It is spacious and comfortable. We slept great here. We loved the patio space. It was convenient to the park entrance. I really dislike leaving any public negative comments and am very sad to say that the communication was not good on the front end which made me very nervous. However, once we arrived, it was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great place. Poor communication.

The primary is delightful and exactly as advertised. However, the owner failed to give us the information we needed to access the property at check in. Very frustrating!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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