Knarly Oaks Midpines Manor sits on 2.5 acres of quiet land in Mariposa, about 45 minutes from Yosemite’s Arch Rock entrance and roughly an hour and 15 minutes from the south gate. The 3000 square foot cabin has three bedrooms, a den, and two and three-quarter bathrooms, which means it can sleep up to 14 people comfortably—making it a solid choice if you’re traveling with extended family or a couple of other families and their dogs.

The property itself gives dogs room to move around. That acreage is the real draw here if you’ve got a dog that needs to stretch out and burn energy before or after spending time in the park. You won’t feel cramped, and your dog won’t be spending the whole trip on a leash around the cabin.

The location works well as a base camp for Yosemite trips. You’re close enough that you can hit the park for a full day without an exhausting drive, but far enough away that you’re staying somewhere quieter and more affordable than lodging right in the valley. After a day of hiking or exploring, you can hang out on the deck and watch the landscape settle into evening.

Mariposa itself has some dining options, and a few places in town are dog-friendly for meals where you can sit outside. The Gold Country area nearby has more restaurants and shops if you want to explore beyond the cabin on rest days. If you’re planning to cook some meals at the rental, that’s another way to keep things flexible with a dog in tow—you can eat on your own schedule without worrying about restaurant hours or whether a patio is available.

Call ahead to confirm current policies on dog size or number, and ask about any specific amenities the cabin offers.