Title: NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River<br> - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River
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(El Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97560000/97553400/97553359/w693h683x172y0-b9f9bad2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River
(El Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97560000/97553400/97553359/w507h683x259y0-464f2469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River
(El Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97560000/97553400/97553359/w904h683x60y0-dbe3e1da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River
(El Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97560000/97553400/97553359/w507h683x259y0-ea5634ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River
(El Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97560000/97553400/97553359/w509h683x258y0-9072d934.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Alongside the serene Merced River, The Log Cabin at Savages offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the Jacuzzi tub or cozy up by the fireplace after a day exploring Yosemite National Park, just 10 miles away from Arch Rock entrance. With Starlink WiFi and comfortable living areas, this historic landmark log cabin is perfect for families and couples seeking relaxation. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### NEW - Historic Landmark log cabin on Merced River
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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97560000/97553400/97553391/w520h683x246y0-db27b4b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW Hunter House Retreat - 10.6 mi from Yosemite
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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area El Portal is home to this cabin. Mariposa Museum and History Center and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include El Portal Market and Windows on the World Books and Art. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. 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Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Jason Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent location just minutes from the park entrance. ##### Jason Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve F. Mar 25, 2025 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. ##### Steve F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas Aug 26, 2024 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. ##### Thomas Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark S. Sep 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It is close to Yosemite, which was convenient. The backyard patio was a beautiful spot right along the river. The only negatives were two unanswered questions asked of the host, and we had mice eating packaged food on the counter (also mouse poop on the counter, on the refrigerator, and around the hot tub). Even with the negatives, we would stay there again. ##### Mark S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Robert M. Nov 25, 2024 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! ##### Robert M. 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