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"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy landscape with trees and a small building. - "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch (Catheys Valley)
A single-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and large trees. - "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch (Catheys Valley)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, an oven, granite countertops, and a vase with flowers. - "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch (Catheys Valley)
An outdoor swimming pool with a clear view of trees and a sunset in the background. - "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch (Catheys Valley)
A house with a paved driveway, surrounded by a grassy area and trees. - "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch (Catheys Valley)
Consider a stay at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch

  • Joe and Cathy moved to beautiful Catheys Valley to enjoy the serenity and quiet solitude of a ranch off the beaten path. Their outdoor lifestyle and love of animals and horseback riding is perfectly suited for life on “The 56”. The guest home listed here is a quarter mile away from their personal residence and has two bedrooms and two full baths. Enjoy quiet evenings at the house, BBQ's and bonfires in the great outdoors overlooking the gorgeous lights of the Central Valley!

    Miniature horses live directly across from the guest home! Guests are welcome to interact with the goats and ponies with guidance from the owners. A special experience for you and your kids!!

    Don't forget about Yosemite National Park! YNP is approximately an hour away (50 miles) when travelling through hwy 140 through the historic town of Mariposa or approximately 1 hr. 20 minutes (60 miles) if traveling via hwy 49 through the lovely town of Oakhurst CA.

    Our 56 acre property is yours to hike and explore. We have safe quad trails for hiking, biking and walking your dog. We have a 10 X 10 covered dog kennel for your use during the day should you decide to leave your dog here. Although well behaved dogs are allowed to be in the guest home and be off a leash while you are present, they are not allowed in the home during the day if you leave.There is also a pool at the house to cool off in on those warm summer days.

    We will never be far away if you need anything. You will see us feeding the horses, goats and chickens during the day, but we will let you enjoy your space.
    Your children would be welcome to meet the animals with me and share in the "chores" if they like! We have chickens in the hen house for fresh eggs for our guests every day! The kids (or grownups) are welcome to get them in the morning!

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About the area

Located in Catheys Valley, this vacation home is in the city center and in the mountains. California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Mariposa Museum and History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Butterfly Creek Winery and Merced River Recreation Area. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting. Visit our Catheys Valley travel guide
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Catheys Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Merced County Fairgrounds
    44 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Merced College
    45 min drive - 53.1 km
  • University of California Merced
    46 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area
    50 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Castle Air Museum
    55 min drive - 64.5 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Radanovich Winery
    24 min drive
  • Lighthouse Market & Cafe
    12 min drive
  • Tap Room
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch located?

Located in the heart of Catheys Valley, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and within 12 mi (20 km) of California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Windows on the World Books and Art. Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

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Reviews

"The 56" - Yosemite Foothills Ranch Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation

Place was clean. Hosts were so great. Loved the animals. Hope to be back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely stay

just the right size house for our family of 3 and a large dog. huge land for our dog to roam around anytime. fun to see the farm animals and feed them. wish we had brought more carrots and apples for the horses. appreciated the fresh eggs and the flashlight delivered by Cathy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July family birthday

Rented the house for 4th of July, to spend for my daughters birthday w/her family who live nearby. The pool was great for cooling off in this very hot weather and the grands loved interacting with the animals, especially at feeding time - thank you to Mary who handled our visit. The house was perfect, so lovely each room had its own bathrm (1 w/huge soaking bathtub & shower perfect to bathe the grands after swimming!) every detail was planned for - pantry w/any appliance you could need, great outdoor areas for having our meals. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Very peaceful and Joe and Cathy were very nice. Bbq and internet worked great, animals were friendly and it was fun getting eggs from the coup in the morning. Beds were comfortable as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful stay at the ranch and can’t recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The house was spotless, cozy, and thoughtfully appointed, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind.One of the biggest highlights was watching our boys enjoy all the animals. They absolutely adored feeding and visiting the ponies and were so excited to spend time with the chickens each day. It created such special memories for our family.The pool was another favorite—peaceful, refreshing, and surrounded by stunning views that made it easy to slow down and soak in the beauty of the property. Whether we were swimming, exploring, or simply enjoying the scenery, every moment felt relaxing and restorative.Thank you for sharing such a special place. We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WHEN VISITING THE MERCED AREA &/OR YOSEMITE - THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAY!

From the peaceful location with great views (the travel on the dirt road to the home was well worth it!); to the nicely decorated home; to the comfy beds, linens & towels; to the adorable farm animal friends along with many cute local bunnies & squirrels; to about an hour drive to Yosemite; and finally, but just as important, to the gracious hosts that Joe & Cathy are: EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a lovely quiet place on a mini horse ranch in the foothills.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great staycation spot

This place was beyond wonderful!!! It’s a place you can go and just stay at the house the whole time because there is so much to do. We have three little kids and they had a blast!! The owners were so friendly and hospitable! There is a fire pit, outdoor scrabble board, movies, books, games, the animals, the pool, the beautiful wrap around porch, etc. We even had fun just walking the large property. It’s such a great place to go to get away, I can’t recommend it enough!!! It’s also about an hour drive to Yosemite but the cute little town of Mariposa is closer and a fun place to check out if you don’t want to stay at the house the whole time. We had so much fun at this property and can’t wait to come back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best 50th Anniversery Ever

We totally enjoyed spending our 50th at 56 Ranch. The little house was well appointed, wonderfully decorated and quite comfortable. There were great beds and pillows, bathrooms stocked with items that filled every need, and the kitchen had all the necessities, plus. We had fun feeding the horses carrots, finding (and eating!) the chicken’s eggs, and watching the bunnies cavort across the lawn. They were, however, too quick for Sasha, our most welcome dog. Great sunset view from the wrap around patio, as well as entertaining views of the animals through the day. We splashed in the pool, enjoyed meeting our hosts, and over all had a wonderful, relaxing time. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great!

Peaceful, lots of amenities, great mini horses, very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018