An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.

Top rated by guests
Front view of Shanks' Log Home in the Woods
Wooden six-seater dining table, illuminated by natural light from two windows.
Gourmet kitchen fully equipped with cookware and serving ware.
Rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets and a large granite island, warmly lit.
Gourmet kitchen with cookware and servingware, ready for any culinary adventure.
review stars
9.9Outstanding
(49 Ratings)
"Location was great for exploring Yosimite. Easy parking. Gorgeous and cozy interior. Comfy reading chairs. Big dining table. We loved waking up to bunnies around the property. I would definitely reco..."
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(49 Ratings)

House in Sierra Nevada, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

For your ultimate mountain getaway, stay in this clean, comfortable and inviting log home.  With a fun mix of rustic and contemporary decor, this log home will give you an authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.

The spacious kitchen is equipped with all the basic cookware and serving ware to prepare a delicious meal.  You will appreciate the dining area with a solid wood table and hand-carved chairs. Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck while watch the wildlife go about their day. If you are in the mood for BBQ, make use of our gas grill on the back deck.

There are two ultra cozy bedrooms each with hand carved log beds. Bedroom 1 had a king size bed. The second bedroom with queen bunk bed and an en suite half bathroom. We have an extra long twin fold up bed located in the king bedroom closet which can be set up in one of the bedrooms or the living room - just let us know and we will set it out for you wherever you like.

In the living room, warm up during the winter months with the wood-burning stove or kick back and watch television with the family. With the “Smart TV”, stream Netflix, Hulu, YouTube or Amazon Prime.

After a long day of fun-filled activities, soak in the hot tub and let your body relax and rejuvenate. The hot tub is cleaned and maintained before/after each set of guests.

Guest access

Self check in by accessing a key from the lockbox. You will be provided a lockbox code found in the welcome letter.

There is ample parking on the driveway for up to five cars.

Interaction with guests:

We are happy to answer any questions and stop by, if needed. We are available through VRBO messaging, cell phone and text at any time of day - preferably not between the times 10 pm - 6 am :)

Other things to note:

We are happy to provide pet friendly accommodations! We allow house-trained dogs, but with some rules. First, it’s an extra $100 per pet for the stay. Further, we reserve the right to charge for any damage caused by the dog.

Second, please keep your dog in a crate if you leave the dog alone in the house for an extended period of time to avoid accidents in the house. We do not provide dog crates so please bring your own - along with a nice blanket and toys :)

Third, please clean up all dog waste in the yard. We do not supply poopbags, so please have your own supply.

Neighborhood overview

Conveniently located in between two entrances into Yosemite National Park - both 50 minute drives. 20 minutes to the historic town of Mariposa and 30 minutes to Oakhurst.

Our neighbors are friendly and enjoy the serenity of the area. So please respect the essence of the woods and keep the noise down after dark.

Amenities at An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Sierra Nevada, CA


Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(49 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Location was great for exploring Yosimite. Easy parking. Gorgeous and cozy interior. Comfy reading chairs. Big dining table. We loved waking up to bunnies around the property. I would definitely recommend this place. There were a couple of issues that can be easily solved. There were only 4 forks for eating. (We grabbed plastics from nearby grocery store) But it would be nice to have 6~8 girls avsilable. The Mattress on the bottom bunk has a sink hole one one side, it probably needs to be flipped. Felt like I was falling out of bed. It took a long time to boil a pot of water. Not sure if this was elevation issue or the gas pressure was low.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
My husband and I decided to go to Yosemite since he has never been. I was excited to gobas well since i did live in the area back in 1988. Loved living and working close to Yosemite. We enjoyed our stay. We did take our dog Griz with us. Fun time had by all. The house was comfortable and the area was perfectly serene
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2023
We were looking for a place to stay as we visited Yosemite. The cabin was located in a very remote and quiet location. Although the entrance to the park was about 1 hour away, we enjoyed having the cabin as home base after a long day in the park. We enjoyed watching the wildlife (deer, turkey, hummingbirds) as we relaxed in the hot tub. Overall nice experience.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2022
This property is a great place to go to get away and enjoy the outdoors. It is cozy, we’ll decorated and spacious. Although it is a far drive into Yosemite (over an hour) we love the location! It ia half way between mariposa and Oakhurst. Our dog is in heaven there too. Lots of burrs when she runs around but it was worth every brush out. We will be back!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities. pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at An authentic country experience with all the modern amenities.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.