Half Dome Hideaway | Near Yosemite's South Entrance
Half Dome Hideaway
For sale at $849,000, fully furnished, and still taking guests: a vacation rental 2.4 miles from Yosemite's south entrance, rated 9.8 out of 10 by 90 guests.
The living room
A gas fireplace set in stone, under the A-frame's beams and windows
The kitchen
Fully equipped, and open to the living and dining room
The game room
A pool table, a burl wood bar, a piano and a dart wall
The front deck
In the pines, with a large gas BBQ
The master bedroom
A California King bed, a couch and a skylight
The top floor
A bedroom of its own under the roof's beams, with its own bathroom
$849,000
asking, fully furnished
3
bedrooms
3
full bathrooms
2,304
square feet on 3 floors
0.37
acre in the pines
2.4 mi
to Yosemite's south entrance
8
guests it sleeps
9.8
out of 10 from 90 VRBO guests
The home at a glance
A custom-built, three-story A-frame in the pines of Fish Camp, at 5,100 feet, sold turnkey: furnished, equipped, and taking guests, with future bookings in place.
- Price $849,000, fully furnished and equipped
- Address 1163 Silver Tip Lane, Fish Camp, California 93623
- Home 2,304 square feet: 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, one of each on every floor
- Lot 0.37 acre (16,117 square feet) in the pines
- Comfort Central heat and air, a gas fireplace and a gas stove, and unlimited hot water
- Extras A level 2 EV charger, spa prewiring, a generator and a snowblower
- Business A licensed vacation rental, rated 9.8 out of 10 by 90 guests, with an engineered septic system approved for 8
- Listed by Valerie Allen, Century 21 Select Real Estate, 559-760-2786 (MLS #FR26060641)
Three floors, each with a bedroom and a full bathroom
The main floor
The living room and its gas fireplace, the kitchen, dining for 8, and the master bedroom and bathroom, with the front deck outside.
The lower floor
The game room, with a pool table, a burl wood bar and kitchenette, a piano and a dart wall, plus a bedroom, a bathroom and the laundry.
The top floor
A large bedroom under the roof's beams, with a queen and a twin bed, a TV, and a full bathroom with a soaking tub.
Rated 9.8 out of 10 by 90 guests
“This cozy cabin is just about as close as you can get to the South entrance of Yosemite. … My kids loved the pool table and I loved the spaciousness to spread out and cook in a real kitchen rather than staying in a cramped hotel room.”
— Beth B., May 2026
“The house was extremely well appointed and the hosts had everything labeled and easy to find. … The location was excellent as well - truly only 5 minutes to the south entrance which made a big difference in drive time and helped us explore more of the park.”
— Amelia J., June 2026
“Everything was exactly as described in the listing. Hosts super helpful in the lead up to the trip with information about the property along with Yosemite. … Outstanding property and hosts!”
— Nathan G., May 2026
“Communication was GREAT! Location was AWESOME! The house was clean and perfect!”
— Hillary W., June 2026
“Lovely property, immaculate. 2miles from South Gate, location was in our view perfect for exploring daily. Hosts were super helpful in all respects. Well worth a stay. Thank you!”
— Adrian d., April 2026
“Beautiful property! Very generous space for the whole family of 8, with 3 different bathrooms, one on each level. The host was attentive and helpful with everything we needed (even before our stay, always on top of the information about access to Yosemite Park). The EV charger is a huge plus when you have an electric car. Thank you!”
— Gemma P., August 2025
“The cabin was perfect. Fab location from which to enjoy Yosemite, comfortable and well equipped. We loved the games room and the deck / hammock! The hosts were amazing. Great communication immediately after booking, going above and beyond to give advice on the area and the reservation system at the park. Thank you so much for a great stay - we had a fabulous time.”
— Sue P., July 2025
“This was quite possibly our best VRBO. The place was amazing and the service was even better. Highly recommend!!!”
— Lisa M., July 2024
“We loved our stay at the cabin! Thorn was wonderful, he provided us with so much information ahead of time with must sees and recommendations on food/stops. I highly recommend this place.”
— Shanon B., July 2024
Built like a tank
Thorn, an electrical contractor, built Half Dome Hideaway himself, and he has kept it in top shape: it has been completely, custom remodeled and modernized.
- New central heating and air conditioning, and heaters in two of the bathrooms
- The biggest on-demand water heater made, 250,000 BTU, for unlimited hot water
- A completely remodeled bathroom with a floor heater
- Custom wiring, lighting and dimmers throughout the house
- A level 2, 60-amp EV charging station, and prewiring for a spa
- A generator and a snowblower, which stay with the house
- A concrete driveway with level parking for 3 cars at the top
- Untreated mountain water, from the Fish Camp water systems Thorn has run for about 20 years
Fully equipped
Half Dome Hideaway is fully equipped, down to the iron and the hair dryers: guests bring their clothes and their food, and everything else is here, labeled so it's easy to find. Everything stays: it's sold fully furnished and equipped.
“The house was extremely well appointed and the hosts had everything labeled and easy to find.”
— Amelia J., June 2026
Everything's here, and everything stays
kitchen Kitchen and dining
- A dishwasher, a garbage disposal, an oven and stove top, and a large refrigerator with an ice maker
- A 3' x 5' island topped with a solid oak cutting board
- A solid oak dining table that seats 8
- 2 microwaves, 2 coffee makers, a rice steamer and crock pots
- Dishes, silverware and cookware
- A kitchenette and wet bar in the game room, and a large gas BBQ on the deck
hotel Bedrooms and comfort
- A California King bed in the master bedroom
- A queen and a twin bed on the top floor
- Linens, blankets, pillows and towels
- A gas fireplace and a gas stove
- Central heat and air, and heaters in two bathrooms
- A hotel safe for valuables
tv Entertainment
- 6 flat-screen smart TVs on 4 satellite receivers
- A pool table, a dart board, a piano and a guitar
- Wi-Fi everywhere on the property
- Clock radios with USB charging in every bedroom
- A landline for free local calls
- A front deck with a table, 4 chairs and 2 chaise lounges
local_laundry_service Housekeeping
- A washer, a dryer and a laundry tub
- An iron, an ironing board and 2 hair dryers
- Vacuums and many fans
- Off-street parking for 3 cars
- A level 2 EV charger with a 24-foot cord
- A generator and a snowblower
Meet Thorn and Anne
Thorn moved up to Fish Camp from Southern California and built this home, and for about 20 years he has run two of Fish Camp's water systems. Anne taught at a local elementary school for 36 years. VRBO counts them among its Premier Hosts, who consistently provide great experiences: they label everything in the house, and send guests their favorite hikes and places to eat before they arrive.
“Hosts went above and beyond to let tenant know about best hikes, great places to eat and everything else we needed to enjoy our stay”
— Margit B., May 2026
The closest town to Yosemite's south entrance
2.4 mi
Yosemite's south entrance
4 mi
the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias
7 mi
Wawona and its covered bridge
13 mi
Bass Lake and Oakhurst
34 mi
Yosemite Valley, about an hour
62 mi
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Things to do nearby
Things to do
A steam train in Fish Camp, trail rides to the giant sequoias, snow play, boating on Bass Lake and Jeep tours.
Hikes
The Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias is 4 miles away, Chilnualna Falls 7, and Half Dome a drive into the park.
Where to eat
Oakhurst's local favorites, 13 miles down Highway 41: barbecue, a brewery, coffee, a bakery and pie.
Buy Half Dome Hideaway, or come and stay
It's offered at $849,000, sold fully furnished and equipped: a very successful vacation rental business, with future bookings in place, ready for its next owners. For the details and a private showing, call Valerie Allen at Century 21 Select Real Estate, 559-760-2786. MLS #FR26060641. Planning a trip instead? It's still taking guests.