The Homestead is located on 160 wooded acres near the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. Larry and Cindy Ends built the cottages at The Homestead to provide a peaceful and relaxing getaway, so that you can return to your daily life rejuvenated and refreshed. They welcome guests from all walks of life who are seeking accommodations where privacy and quiet are treasured. They believe in always being "available" to assist you in any way, but to never be "in your way".

The Homestead's five private cottages and two-bedroom, two-bath house stand in harmony with the ancient oaks. Natural gardens, meandering rock walls, and clear blue skies lull you into the slower pace of a mountain retreat. Inside, the meticulous attention to detail, the warmth of yellow pine, and the hand-trowelled plaster and saltillo tile floors grace each cottage with a simple luxury.

The spacious cabins offer vaulted ceilings, a living room with gas fireplace and satellite television, a fully equipped kitchen, and dining area. A separate bedroom with queen-size bed and adjoining bathroom complete your cottage. Two cottages also have oversized soaking tubs. Your private porch sitting area draws you outside to enjoy the twilight and the magical stars. Additional amenities include air conditioning, a gas barbecue grill, daily maid service, robes, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, in-cottage massages, and concierge assistance.

Enjoy a continental breakfast in the privacy of your own cottage at any time you want. Your kitchen is stocked daily with coffees, teas, juice, muffins, and fruit. After breakfast, venture to the mountain village of Oakhurst, a 10-minute drive from The Homestead. Here you will find quaint shops, the latest movies, local plays, major supermarkets, and small department stores. Elegant dining awaits you at five-star Erna's Elderberry House, while more casual and ethnic restaurants are available.

The majority of Homestead guests are looking for a quiet, romantic getaway to reconnect with that special person in their life. Many visit for honeymoons and anniversaries; the romantic ambiance has even spurred proposals. The Homestead is truly a place where one can just relax and enjoy nature. Cindy and Larry invite you to join them and experience a hideaway that flows in tune with nature's quiet rhythm.

Outdoor adventurers who love hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking yet don't want rustic appreciate The Homestead's blend of a mountain setting with luxury accommodations.

Three golf courses challenge players of all levels, with one course just two minutes down the road.

Many Homestead guests enjoy seeing the sights of Yosemite and the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, while others hardly venture off the Homestead's 160 acres.