Welcome to Morning Star Ranch!

Located in: Ahwahnee, Yosemite Area, Gold Country & High Sierra, California USA

Hwy 49 — 3 miles northwest of Oakhurst/Bass Lake & Hwy 41

Morning Star Ranch is located on a very private, wooded, 2-acre parcel, bordering the towns of Ahwahnee & Oakhurst.

Miami Creek runs seasonally on the back side of the property.

A great place to go for walks or just relax by the pool after a day of adventure.

Yosemite National Park and Bass Lake are just up the road on Hwy 41.

Oakhurst, with its great restaurants and shopping, is on the way to the property.

The historic town of Mariposa is on Hwy 49, the beginning of the Gold Country & the town itself is a step back in time.

Main cities local to Morning Star Ranch (average travel times):

Fresno 50 mi/1 hr
Merced 85 mi/1.25 hr
Modesto 95 mi/2 hr
Monterey 175 mi/3 hr
San Luis Obispo 180 mi/3 hr
SF 190 mi/3.5 hr
LA/Orange County 270 mi/4.5 hr
San Diego 320 mi/6 hr

It's just a short drive to the most popular sights and activities. Check out the travel times

Nestled at the end of a winding drive is an inviting ranch-style home that beckons you to come inside. You have arrived at Morning Star Ranch, where you cannot help but feel relaxed and rejuvenated the minute you step through the front door. Now, where to start and what to do...

Contentedly nap or sunbathe by the pool as you refresh yourself from the everyday hustle and bustle of city life. Then, as evening approaches, come inside and snuggle up to a cozy fire in the rosewood stone fireplace that spans an entire wall in the open living & dining room area.

   Private Pool                                                               Wood Fire Place - Wood Provided

                                       Cozy Living Room

Take leisurely walks around the expansive 2-acre property (example) that is scattered about with large granite outcroppings and listen to the whispering pine, cedar and oak trees. Meander down to the babbling creek with waterfalls (located on the property about 500 yards away), or large meadow; be on the alert for a covey of quail or the occasional grazing deer. Spend sun-kissed days and star-lit nights in a quiet locale that is destined to become your home-away-from-home.

This secluded and very private property in the town of Ahwahnee (3 miles northwest of Oakhurst & 12 miles from Bass Lake) is your own peaceful sanctuary, away from the tourists that you will meet in nearby Yosemite Valley about an hour away.

But you won't let the crowds keep you from exploring Yosemite's wonderful valley. Begin your adventure at the Mariposa Grove of giant redwoods located at the southern entrance to Yosemite 30 minutes away, close enough by car when you feel like exploring the park and its spectacular surroundings. Or take the 55 mile drive up the all-weather Scenic Highway 140 which winds along the beautiful Merced River to the northern Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite Valley.

On the way to Yosemite is the historic Sugar Pine Railway with its' steam locomotives. Take a ride on The Logger, stay for dinner and enjoy their show. Be adventurous and make a reservation with Zephyr Whitewater for white water rafting on the Merced or Tuolumne Rivers in the spring and summer.

Bring your fishing pole, boat, wave runner or jet ski (or rent one at the local marina) and have a glorious day on pristine Bass Lake 20 minutes away, picnicking and enjoying water sports—or venture out to any number of lakes nearby. For the golfers, River Creek Golf Course is a public, nine-hole coursewhere you can rent a golf cart & hit the links for $20/day. Sierra Meadows Ranch Country Club is a semi-prive 18-hole golf course that has just undergone a $2 million renovation. Both courses are located just minutes away.

Take a day-trip up Highway 49 to explore numerous old gold rush-era towns. Visit the charming and historic town of Mariposa 30 minutes northwest: see a working stamp mill with old mining equipment, historic museums, buildings, carriages & wagons. And remember, Chukchansi Gold Casino is only 20 minutes south if you're feeling lucky or want to enjoy a concert!

The ranch is comfortably furnished with one king-sized bed in the master bedroom (see room) and one queen-sized bed in the second bedroom. Both are topped with memory foam pads & Egyptian cotton sheets. The detached game room/converted garage(located about 10 feet away from the house through a breezeway) has a full size sofa sleeper and can be used as a third bedroom. There is also a very comfortable Queen-sized aerobed that can be used in the living room or game room for extra sleeping space. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, tub, seperate shower stall and lots of closet space. The second bathroom has a tub/shower combination.

Besides the 30" high definition TV in the living room there are TV's in each bedroom and the game room, each connected to satellite. All the electronics you might miss while being away from home are provided: DVD players with surround sound & iPod dock, VCR player, and two laptops (one with wireless DSL internet access and printer). There is also a telephone for all your local calls.

Visit Raley's Supermarket in Oakhurst which has the friendliest staff and is the best stocked food store, deli & bakery in town. You will also find numerous other conveniences such as a Gottshalks Department Store, Vons, Longs Drug Store, a 6-screen movie theatre, bowling alley and even Starbucks to name only a few!

    Entertain in the large dining area                                   Full Kitchen

In our kitchen you will have access to every necessary appliance needed to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The large Weber propane barbecue with double burners is conveniently located just outside the back door. Enjoy your meals al fresco on the comfy teak furniture on the pool lanai or inside at the 8-person oak dining table overlooking the pool. And when you're not in the mood to cook, dine out at any number of excellent area restaurants (from sushi to Mexican to five-star European-style dining & more) located within five to ten minutes from home.

The immediate backyard and pool area is completely enclosed so the kids can have full run of the grassy yard, wooden deck and patios. There are horseshoe pits, badminton and croquet sets outside for you to use when you're done enjoying the pool. The spacious game room has a full-sized pool table where you can listen to music while you play a game of pool or darts. But maybe you'll just want to sit, relax and enjoy a DVD, CD, video, book or board game and unwind from your days' adventures.

    Game Room      

Remember, every season of the year offers something new & exciting to do or see,
so please make yourself at home at our Morning Star Ranch and come back for another visit soon!