Escape to the Sierra Foothills in our cozy, off-grid, solar-powered family cottage—just 35 miles from Yosemite and only 10 miles from the historic town of Mariposa. This peaceful retreat is thoughtfully designed for comfort and simplicity, perfect for recharging after a day of exploring. Enjoy local hiking, lakes, rafting, museums, and small-town charm. My Heart Farm is a veteran-owned, family-run homestead. More pictures and videos on our new insta profile @myheartfarmcottage
The space
Welcome to your cozy mountain retreat! Just 35 miles from the El Portel gate entrance to Yosemite National Park, our cozy retreat offers the perfect base for exploring all that Yosemite has to offer. From hiking to waterfalls and rock climbing to wildlife spotting, there's no shortage of outdoor adventures to be had in this iconic national park. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful escape, our mountain Airbnb near Yosemite is the ideal destination for your next getaway.
Comfortable Living, Powered by the Sun!
Our home is 100% off-grid and solar-powered—but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort. You’ll still enjoy hot showers, climate control, a well-stocked kitchen, and plenty of cozy touches. We simply ask guests to be thoughtful with energy use to help us stay sustainable. See below for off grid tips! ☀️
Relax at this private cottage, nestled in the rural mountains of Mariposa. With no neighbors in sight except for the distant main farm house, you can enjoy the peacefulness and privacy of this secluded getaway. Embrace nature as you observe deer, turkey, quail, and friendly farm cats wandering around the area.
This all-season getaway cottage, situated at nearly 3000 feet above sea level, where you can enjoy a touch of snow in the winter. With well-maintained roads accessible by a two-wheel drive vehicle, you can easily escape to this cozy retreat any time of the year. Perfect for those seeking a peaceful mountain retreat without the hassle of extreme winter conditions.
Designed by a mama of 7 with lots of critters, this space is thoughtfully created with hosting families in mind. We provide games, books, toys, kids cutlery, and lots of extra towels and blankets for your convenience. MAMAS, rest assured that there are no decor or knickknacks within reach of the little ones, allowing you to relax without worrying about the kiddos getting into things.
We have stocked the house with all the basic items you will need during your stay. If you have any questions or need anything during your stay, please don't hesitate to message us at any time. We are here to make sure your stay is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible!
Living off grid tips
☀️Use heavier appliances like AC, heat, or blow dryers during the day when the sun is powering the home.
☀️Limit evening use of high-powered devices (the home runs on battery power at night)
☀️Turn off lights and unplug devices when not in use.
☀️Water is drawn from our private solar-powered well, so mindful water use helps too!
Guest access
You have access to the entire cottage as well as the fenced in area around the cottage. Only space that is currently not ready for guests is the garage.
Other things to note
****Real Mountain Life****
We are in a rural area in the mountains on a homestead . The driveway gets dusty please drive slow. There is the occasional bug, spider, frog or little lizard that sometimes find their way into the home.
This is a pet friendly home, pets and farm animals live on the property. If you arrive early you will meet our pups, they come down to clean the cottage with us. Although the farm area is on a separate area of the property you may see, hear or get visited by escaping farm animals(especially the goats!) or local wildlife.
We get the occasional power outages during fire season in the summer and during storms in the winter. Most likely you will not experience any of these issues but we want to be as straightforward with our guests as possible.
**** Natural disasters 2022****
We survived the destructive Oak fire July 2022.
You will see the burn scar on the mountain behind the house. You will also see the burnt trees along the driveway when you come in. The fire came up to the side of the home burning off the gutters and garden hoses. We are incredibly lucky we didnt lose either of our homes!
****A note on pets****
We love pets! We have have a bunch of our own and yours are welcome with you but please be respectful of the pet rules. Please no dogs that shed excessively. There will be an additional fee for excess pet hair. Please give your pup a bath before coming over, especially if they will be joining you on the furniture.
For the safety of our critters and yours please keep pets on a leash outdoors at all times. We would prefer you not to leave your pets home alone but if you do they MUST be in a kennel. Pets must be potty trained. Additional cleaning fee applies for cleaning up pup accidents.
****A note about hiking ****
Due to the wild fire in 2022 we have down trees of the property. At this time we are asking guests not to go hiking and to stay with in the fenced area around the cottage. Pictures in the listing are the guest areas on the property.
****We’re here****
We truly want you to have a fabulous vacation and appreciate you choosing to stay with us! Please reach out if you need anything, have any questions, concerns or need to barrow a cup of sugar! We are your neighbors and are just right up the hill if you need anything at all. Text, call, message at any time! G
