Papillon Cellars

A vineyard loft stay in Midpines, about an hour from Yosemite Valley

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Mariposa, CA

About

Papillon Cellars is a single loft rental set on a working vineyard property in Midpines, run by hosts Kim and Leo. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 28 reviews, with guests repeatedly praising the immaculate loft, the personal touches from the hosts, and the roughly hour-long drive to Yosemite Valley.

The Loft

Reviewers describe the loft as a spacious studio, clean and quiet, with a kitchenette rather than a full kitchen — no stove, but a grill is provided. A porch looks out over the vines, and past guests call the sunset view from it one of the highlights of the stay. A bottle of local wine is left waiting inside on arrival, and the kitchenette comes stocked with snacks and beverages. Kim and Leo, who previously ran a bed and breakfast, also put together a binder of local recommendations and tips for guests.

Wine and Vineyard

A wine tasting is included with the stay, and the vineyard itself is walkable from the loft. Guests planning a Yosemite trip appreciate being able to unwind with a glass of wine after a day in the park rather than driving straight past it.

Getting There

Midpines makes a convenient home base for exploring both Mariposa and Yosemite Valley, with reviewers estimating about an hour's drive into the park itself. Call (530) 514-6793 for booking details and current availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the loft have a full kitchen?

No — reviewers note there's no stove, but a kitchenette and a grill are provided for cooking.

Is wine tasting included with a stay?

Yes, past guests mention a wine tasting and a bottle of local wine included as part of the stay.

How far is Papillon Cellars from Yosemite Valley?

Guests describe it as roughly an hour's drive into Yosemite Valley, with Midpines serving as a convenient base near Mariposa.

Reviews (28)

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Andrei Paliashchuk

3 weeks ago

David Gino

a month ago

The Loft at Papillon Cellars was a great choice for us. Clean, quite, and very comfortable. Very nice stay...just to short. Great launching point for exploring Mariposa and visiting the Yosemite Valley.

Tabita Canonica

a year ago

We haven‘t been, but we accidentally wrote to the the email address of Cellars Papillon with a problem that we had with a restaurant in Mariposa. Leonardo was so kind to help us get in touch with the right restaurant. It’s not a matter of course that someone does this kind gesture. Really appreciated it.

Peggy Clabough

a year ago

Papillon Cellars was a welcoming, comfortable accommodation for our trip to Yosemite National Park. The hosts were friendly, helpful and all around wonderful. I highly recommend!

Tim Sireci

a year ago

We had a lovely stay at Papillon Cellars. The loft was in excellent shape and the biggest studio I think I’ve ever seen. The host was wonderful throughout the stay and included a bottle of wine and a wine tasting with our stay. We definitely are looking into coming back in the future.