Yosemite Mountain Escapes Whispering Pines Home offers a great way to bond with family and friends during your Yosemite Vacation!

Whispering Pines House sits on a stunning 10 acre wooded parcel surrounded by Ponderosa Pines and amazing species of oak trees. If you are seeking quiet seclusion and serenity amid beautiful nature, then this home is the perfect choice.

Our gorgeous 1800 sq. ft. fresh country style custom mountain home, built in 2001 and recently equipped with many new furnishings and upgrades, features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and can sleep up to 11 guests. Its large open floor plan contains a living room, dining room area and kitchen with cathedral ceilings and ceiling fans. This layout is ideally suited for preparing a meal, watching TV, or just relaxing.

The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessary large appliances such as a stove, full oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and toaster oven, to the small ones such as a crock pot, toaster, Ninja juicer, waffle maker, 12 cup coffee pot, hand mixer, dishes, pots and pans. In addition you will find handy items such as spices, foil, plastic wrap, cooking oil and much more. A walk in pantry provides plenty of storage space.

The living room contains two queen-size leather sleeper sofas, a 46“ HDTV with surround sound, satellite TV and complimentary WIFI connection. There is a beautiful wood burning stove and spacious dining area.

The master suite includes a cathedral ceiling with ceiling fan and a King-size bed. The unique walk in shower is made for two and includes two separate shower heads. There is also a cedar lined walk in closet, as well as private access to the back yard seating area.

The second bathroom has a shower and tub combination that is perfect for soaking those sore muscles after a long day spent hiking in Yosemite National Park.

Both the second and third bedrooms feature Queen size beds.

The laundry room contains a washer and dryer with complimentary laundry soap and dryer sheets, so convenient for those longer stays.

The spacious 700 sq. ft. game room provides lots of storage space and includes a number of board games, dice, playing cards, horseshoes, air hockey and a ping pong table for those relaxing nights when you just want to hang out and have fun.


The outside area features sidewalks, a patio and driveway along with outdoor lighting plus a beautiful 8-person hot tub and open fire pit to complement the natural landscaping. This is the perfect place to enjoy a backyard barbecue and a game of horseshoes. The barbecue area is under a covered back porch with seating for 11.


Whispering Pines House is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains just below Yosemite National Park in a very quiet and private rural setting. It is the ideal location for enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.

About the Area
The quaint little town of Mariposa is a mere 10 minute drive from the Whispering Pines House and a beautiful scenic 29 mile drive will bring you to Yosemite National Park’s West Gate.

There are an abundance of year-round outdoor activities available, both nearby and in the Park itself.

Choices include hiking, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, snow boarding, snow skiing, cross country skiing, ice skating, rock climbing, mountain biking, fly fishing and white water rafting and many more. Horseback riding is available in French Camp and in Yosemite National Park. There are also several nearby golf courses. Exciting zip lining is one of the new attractions in the area just outside the town of Mariposa, so check it out!

Our local mining and mineral historical museums are not to be missed. Nearby terrific area dining is also available, as is wine tasting throughout the year in multiple locations.

Each season throughout the year offers it’s own delights, events and festivities.
Springtime amazes visitors with beautiful spring blossoms along the river canyon and in Yosemite National Park when all the waterfalls in the Park are at peak flow and wildlife roam the meadows in Yosemite Valley.
Summer warms the mountain region making this season ideal for hiking, biking, golfing and exploring. Summertime entertainment includes 'Music on the Green' in nearby Mariposa every Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm-10 pm, featuring live music of various types, including folk, bluegrass, rock, jazz, reggae, etc. A lovely park with a swimming area for the kids is situated along the nearby Merced River.
The fall months are beautiful and bring the breathtaking changing colors of foliage and trees in and around Yosemite.
Winter is the time to enjoy the ski resorts in Yosemite National Park and surrounding areas along with cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.
We offer exciting guided fishing trips within a 2-hour drive upon request. Depending on the time of year, salmon, striped bass, sturgeon and steelhead await your pleasure.
Be adventurous, have fun and enjoy your vacation!
Introducing the Owners
We are Chris and Cheryl Jennings, long time residents of Mariposa. This beautiful acreage has been in our family for many years.
Whispering Pines House and the surrounding property provide the peace and serenity of the mountains. This home has a vast variety of plants and trees, many of which flower in season.
If you sit outside and just listen or look you will hear the birds singing and you might see deer, fox, wild turkey, or other native animals.
The nearby town of Mariposa is fun to explore. It offers small town quaintness with its unique shops and local history. The surrounding areas, including beautiful Yosemite National Park, offer many adventures. We will be standing by to ensure that your stay at Whispering Pines House or any one of our other homes provides you with the most enjoyable vacation experience!
You are invited to read the comments and reviews from our guests to see how they enjoyed their stays at Whispering Pines House at VRBO Listing #608909.