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The Little Yellow Cottage

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Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled in historic downtown, The Little Yellow Cottage invites you to unwind amidst a serene flower garden and private backyard. Savor tea on the front porch or dine al fresco under the gazebo as Adirondack chairs surround a cozy wood fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Little Yellow Cottage

The Little Yellow Cottage is perfectly located in the heart of the historic downtown. It's next to the town park, creek and theater. This was the first vacation rental in Murphys...and has been a guest favorite for over 25 years! Enjoy dining in the private back garden gazebo, making smores over the wood fire pit, or enjoy a game of Cornhole with the family. This home is sure to provide dear memories of your visit to our area.

Please note that the 2nd bathroom has a clawfoot antique tub (no shower).

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Neighborhood quiet time from 9pm-8am.
No parties or events without owner approval.
No refunds due to weather or PGE outages.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $20 per pet, per stay.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

3022
Adorable Little Yellow Murphys
Adorable Cottage Near Downtown- Little Yellow Murphys

About the area

Map
Murphys, CA

What's nearby

  • Murphys Creek Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Val du Vino Winery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mercer Caverns - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Moaning Caverns Adventure Park - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Arroyo - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Murphys Historic Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ironstone Vineyards - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Murphys PourHouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Red Apple - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Yellow Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Little Yellow Cottage?

As of Sept 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Little Yellow Cottage on Sept 7, 2025 start from CA $295.43, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Little Yellow Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Yellow Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little Yellow Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Murphys, this cottage is steps from Murphys Community Park, Murphys Creek Theatre, and Bodega Del Sur Winery. Allegorie and Broll Mountain Vineyards are also within 5 minutes.

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The Little Yellow Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a charming little cottage with a garden full of bloom and just a short walk to downtown. The river that runs through the little park right next to the park is a sweet local hangout-all very charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really wonderful location right by the park and easy walk to main Street

Excellent property both inside and out
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute get away

Nice property, great location Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother daughters get away

Great stay. Terrific location, comfortable just as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation in the woods

Great location. Cute spacious cottage with everything including fire pit in backyard. Right in town.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

arun b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place

Charming, comfortable, amazingly located in town close to everything (Grounds, Murphy's Treasures, Man Cave, Ice Cream). We will definitely stay here again for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valentines getaway

My husband, daughter and I had a lovely stay. This is the second time I have stayed here and it’s clean, cozy and walking distance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

It was really wonderful. Very nice cottage, charming, clean, well stocked. Perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Clean, quiet place to stay within walking distance of everything downtown. A great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

The house was clean, yard was perfect for lounging after dinner and bed were comfy after a full day of walking around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Lovely little cottage in convenient location. The back garden was so peaceful and even in the heat of the summer a cool and shady spot to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Murphys get away

Very nice home and super close to main st and all the wine tasting, eating and shopping. I would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay

This place was perfect for our 1 night stay in Murphys. Convenient walk to town, and we loved that they are pet friendly and dont require a two or three night minimum. Very cute little house with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 States, 3 sisters

Just simply perfect, and SWEET!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic time

Loved the property. Will certainly return. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Loved the little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Murphys

Enjoyed area & park & creek
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice to be centrally located

nice but somewhat outdated which didn't take away from the convenience of being close to town.. losing power thee times was unfortunate with no emergency lighting available.....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellow Cottage

The Yellow Cottage was clean, well maintained and we enjoyed our stay. The back yard was nice and relaxing. I would recommend it to all my friends,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

April J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Road Trip to Gold Rush Country

Very cute property. Went there with friend so the 2 bedroom 2 bath was perfect. Disappointed in the plumbing in the house. Faucet on the tub needs work, toilet in that bathroom has to be flushed numerous times, faucet handles throughout are backwards & confusing. Really goofy. You need a better plumber. Hair dryer in master needs replaced. These minor issues should be easily repaired.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Fantastic location to explore Murphys. You can walk to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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