Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History
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Hidden Treasure on the way to Yosemite Valley full of Native American History
Midpines, California, 95345
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Tenaya's Retreat is tucked away in Midpines directly on the route to Yosemite Valley! We welcome you to our Family Retreat. We chose the name Tenaya's Retreat after Chief Tenaya. He was the last chief of our tribe known as the Ahwahneechees, Yosemite Indians. On the walls are pictures of our ancestors going back six generations, along with a picture of our mother, Princess Tenaya with Cheif LeeMee. This property was given to our Great-Great Grandmother Tu-Tu-Ya (foaming water) or Maira Lebrado in 1892 from her husband. Unfortunately she lost the property for unpaid taxes (so they say). However in 2016 our sister was able to get the property back into our family. We hope you enjoy your stay and find beauty and serenity here like our ancestors.
When you arrive at the home you will immediately feel welcomed by the peacefulness of the surroundings. The front door enters into a living room with a large couch for relaxing along with a flat screen tv and the historic wall of our honored ancestors. Past the living room is a large fully stocked kitchen, with everything you would need for your stay and a cute breakfast nook! Directly out the door of the kitchen is a private patio with an outdoor dining set and a BBQ. The house has 3 bedrooms, with tv's in each bedroom, and 2 bathrooms. This is a perfect house for traveling with family or friends. Its just a short drive to Yosemite. Yosemite's park gate is about 20 miles from the house. This is a perfect location to come home to, after a day in the park, to relax and BBQ!! The town of Mariposa is only 7 miles away, where there is a large grocery store, gas stations, boutique shopping and many excellent restaurants. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Late Check Violation anytime after 11am there will be a $150/hr charge..Dishes need to be done upon departure. There will be a $95 additional cleaning charge if there are any left in the sink.,Trash needs to be taken out before you leave to the larger trash cans outside. If there is trash left inside the house, we will charge a fee of $45..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Landmarks: AutoCamp Yosemite
(1.1 km)
Landmarks: Midpines Park
(1.2 km)
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3 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
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16 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
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William J.
October 1, 2025
A clean and comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood with a decor that celebrates a community and a family's history. Located just off a state highway, Tenaya's Retreat served as an excellent home base for multiple day trips to Yosemite National Park. The property exceeded our expectations and we felt very welcomed by our host from the moment we arrived. Should we have the opportunity to return to Yosemite, we will look to return to Tenaya's Retreat.
AlwaysOnTilt
June 23, 2025
Book it now !!!
This place was absolutely fabulous. The host has anything you could think of to make the stay as accommodating as possible. Communication was top notch. Definitely will be back.
Franklin J.
June 12, 2025
Our stay was extremely convenient and well stocked with a full kitchen and ample space for four adults split between three rooms. The location was very close to Mariposa and about as close to Yosemite as you can be. We would book again.
c C.
May 6, 2025
Yosemite getaway
Very nice place off of the beaten path. It is very clean and well kept. Deer and turkeys in the yard. We would stay again.
TC B.
December 31, 2024
Nice place just a short, scenic drive to Yosemite Valley
Our family of 5 was very comfortable staying in this charming property. We took a short drive to Mariposa Grove the first day and Yosemite Valley the second. We were very pleased how close this location was to both attractions.
Verified traveler
June 26, 2024
Midpines house
What a great stay at a great house. It was perfectly located for all our adventures! Check in was a breeze, we settled in right away. It was like we were at our home, so warm and welcoming. The kitchen had everything we needed. I loved the washer and dryer! I so appreciate the history of the house, thanks for sharing it with us. I’d stay here again.
Bruce H.
October 19, 2023
Great place and close to Yosemite
My son and I enjoyed your beautiful home. Very clean and convenient to Yosemite.
Melissa I.
July 14, 2023
Nice retreat
A welcoming space for our family that was in the area to see Yosemite. Definitely would recommend staying here. A lovely location and comfortable home.
Lindsay B.
August 2, 2023
Above our expectations
We loved this vacation extra because of where we got to lay out head at night. Plenty of space for the 5 of us. Having that extra bathroom made a huge difference. We loved that we could do breakfast in the front yard with adequate shade and dinner on the back deck. We brought a few things from home like spices and foil but didn't ever need to open up the bag bc everything was fully stocked. They even had a coffee grinder! For us, the location was prime bc we spent our time on the river. If you're traveling in the hotter months and you have younger children who stay in the bunk bed room, if recommend using the window can that is in the master closet. We didn't see it until the day we left. Might have made for an easier night for my girls. When we come back next year we hope this home is available!
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Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
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Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
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About this property
Tenaya's Retreat is tucked away in Midpines directly on the route to Yosemite Valley! We welcome you to our Family Retreat. We chose the name Tenaya's Retreat after Chief Tenaya. He was the last chief of our tribe known as the Ahwahneechees, Yosemite Indians. On the walls are pictures of our ancestors going back six generations, along with a picture of our mother, Princess Tenaya with Cheif LeeMee. This property was given to our Great-Great Grandmother Tu-Tu-Ya (foaming water) or Maira Lebrado in 1892 from her husband. Unfortunately she lost the property for unpaid taxes (so they say). However in 2016 our sister was able to get the property back into our family. We hope you enjoy your stay and find beauty and serenity here like our ancestors.
When you arrive at the home you will immediately feel welcomed by the peacefulness of the surroundings. The front door enters into a living room with a large couch for relaxing along with a flat screen tv and the historic wall of our honored ancestors. Past the living room is a large fully stocked kitchen, with everything you would need for your stay and a cute breakfast nook! Directly out the door of the kitchen is a private patio with an outdoor dining set and a BBQ. The house has 3 bedrooms, with tv's in each bedroom, and 2 bathrooms. This is a perfect house for traveling with family or friends. Its just a short drive to Yosemite. Yosemite's park gate is about 20 miles from the house. This is a perfect location to come home to, after a day in the park, to relax and BBQ!! The town of Mariposa is only 7 miles away, where there is a large grocery store, gas stations, boutique shopping and many excellent restaurants. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Late Check Violation anytime after 11am there will be a $150/hr charge..Dishes need to be done upon departure. There will be a $95 additional cleaning charge if there are any left in the sink.,Trash needs to be taken out before you leave to the larger trash cans outside. If there is trash left inside the house, we will charge a fee of $45..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.
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