Title: Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite - 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 home # Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite Vacation home in Merced with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite ![Pool - Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120470000/120463500/120463411/e71b3d6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120470000/120463500/120463411/a0740a80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120470000/120463500/120463411/d85d425c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120470000/120463500/120463411/b677fa5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120470000/120463500/120463411/93fff8a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite Relax and unwind in this spacious and serene home away from home, on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood. The pool allows for ultimate relaxation, and the Chef's Kitchen is fully equipped to inspire your inner gourmet. Perfect for preparing everything from casual breakfasts to elegant dinners. Whether you're lounging by the pool, enjoying a meal with loved ones, or simply unwinding in the tranquil surroundings. 5 miles from UC Merced and downtown and 1.5 hrs to Yosemite. Driveway fits 3 cars ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100550000/100540100/100540042/373ea513.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Discover Turlock charm near California State University Turlock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=100540042&PinnedHotelID=100540042&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107850000/107842900/107842865/e3b95b9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### University Pastoral - Family Perfect Close to UCM Merced - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 5.4 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=107842865&PinnedHotelID=107842865&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93228600/93228552/1ef0c1bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Downtown Cottage Merced - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=93228552&PinnedHotelID=93228552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117340000/117336700/117336653/bb0e7990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1950’s Mid-Century-Modern studio with AC and WiFi in lovely Merced Merced - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available 2.0 1 review CA $132 CA $180 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=117336653&PinnedHotelID=117336653&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99990000/99984100/99984037/460e761c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gateway to Yosemite, Mins to UC Merced, Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home. 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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 Property Registration Number 202565614972 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.313663,-120.45928&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ouwbFnef%7EU%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40S%40S%40QBSBSBQBS%40QDSBSDQBQDSDQDODSDQFQDOFQDQFOFQHQFMFQHOFOHOFOHMHOJOHMHMHOJMHMJKJMJKJMJKJKJMJILKJILKLIJILKLGLILGJINGLGLGLGNGLELENGLCNELENCNELCNCNCNALCNANALANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNDLDNBLFLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHJFLJLHLHJJLHJJJHLLJJHLLJJJHLJJHLJLJNHLHLHNHNHLHNFNHNFNHPFLFPFPFNDPFPFNDPFPDRDNBRDPDPBPDRBRBPBRBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRAPARARARCRAPARCRCPCRCPCREPCPEPEPCREPEPGPEPGNGRENGNGRGNGNINGNINGNININILININIJKNKLILKLILKJMJILKJMJKHKJMJKHMHMJMHKHMFMHMFMFOHMDMFMFODMDMFOBMDODODMBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMCOGMEMEOGMGMEMIOGKGMIMGMIMIKKMIMIKKMKKIKKKKKMKKKKKMKMIMKMIOIKIOKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGOIOGSGOEOGSEOGQEQEQEQEQESCQEQCQESAQCSCQCSCSAQASASCS%3FSAQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BRcSs9SbLncVi8dVyxsR5cAe508=) Merced, CA #### What's nearby - Mercy General Hospital \- 4 min drive \- 2.6 km - Merced College \- 4 min drive \- 2.9 km - Merced County Courthouse Museum \- 5 min drive \- 3.3 km - Merced County Fairgrounds \- 5 min drive \- 4.4 km - University of California Merced \- 8 min drive \- 8.0 km #### Getting around - Merced Station - 7 min drive - Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive - ‪Five Star Burger - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite? ### Is Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite? ### What time is check-out at Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite? ### Where is Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Blissful Escape in the Gateway to Yosemite Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan T W. Nov 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place ##### Jordan T W. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025