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Glitter Cove Retreat

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· Coarsegold, Madera, California
55 acres hosted by Cindy L.
1 lodging site
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Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
This beautiful property is situated on 55 secluded acres in the lovely foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Swimming, fishing, and hiking await you. 1 1/2 hours from Yosemite National Park. Reservations may be required. Experience the abundant wild life, the soothing sound of the Fresno River, put your feet in the sand and just unplug for a few days. Each season is uniquely beautiful. Spring hosts an abundance of green hills, wild flowers and cooler weather. The river is higher, faster and colder. New life pops up everywhere. Baby ducks, geese, quail and beaver frequent the river. Glitter Cove waterfall is in its full glory. Summer is the perfect time to swim and lounge in the river. As the days heat up, the river begins to slow and warms up to a comfortable yet refreshing temperature. New beaches emerge, just waiting to be explored. In late summer, early fall, there is a feeling of calm. The river slows significantly but still feels amazing to sit in. You can hear its gentle flow and soothing sound as it trickles over the rocks. This is a great time time to explore the river as it is mostly shallow. The nights can be cool, so come prepared. Most of the time it is very quiet. There is another camp down stream owned by a wonderful family. They are here a couple times per week, and also rent their camp. You may hear them having fun and engaging in target practice. The river is a shared space but it is rare to see anyone else. Noise travels in the canyon so you may hear occasional barking or other vehicles. Hearing coyotes sing at night is very common. There is abundant wildlife including rattle snakes, bob cats, cayotes, fox, mountain lions and bears. Although it is rare to see them, always be aware of your surroundings and watch where you are stepping. Please don't leave food outside overnight or if you plan to leave for the day. Hope to see you soon! Watch a video! https://youtu.be/QI_YsFr-kh8Glamping at its best! Come experience the beauty and romance of this private retreat. Fall asleep to the soothing sound of the pristine river and watch the sunrise from your cozy queen size bed. This 12' x 20' pergola is situated on 55 secluded acres. You will enjoy access to the river, several hiking trails, fishing, swimming and gold panning! You don't have to bring every you own to go camping! Almost everything you need is provided. There is a stocked indoor kitchenet with dishes, cutlery cutting boards, dish towels, baggies, foil etc. Pots, pans, cooking utensils and a propane BBQ with a stove burner are provided in the outdoor kitchen. Dish soap and cleaning spray provided. Basic spices and olive oil are also provided. A private bathroom with an environmentally friendly, composting type toilet and an outdoor shower will suit your personal needs. Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion are provided. There is plenty of water for showers and dishes. Please bring plenty of drinking water. The pergola sleeps 4 and linens, pillows, bath towels and beach towels are provided for 4 guests. Please bring additional linens or sleeping bags, tents and cots if you book more than 4 people. Additional camping cots are available in the "Extras" section when you book. The sleeping accommodations include one comfy queen size bed and two sofas for kids or average size adults. The camp is off grid, no electricity but is well lit with solar lights. A better power option is in the works! Cell phone reception is ok but text works well. Although this is a very safe area, there is a gate at the entrance of the camp that you can close and lock at night or if you will be gone for the day. Plan to check-in at least 1 1/2 hours before dark.
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8 ratings · 6 reviews
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Dandy B.recommends
September 3, 2024
Glitter Cove Retreat Pergola
It is beautiful and quiet. The accomodations and facilities are really lovely, with space to roam, and the river is wonderful. It is nice a far away from everyone, while still easily accessed. Cindy was very helpful and friendly, yet completely unobtrusive.
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Reika F.recommends
September 3, 2024
Glitter Cove Retreat Pergola
We loved being able to have so much land to wander and be so far away from the city. Cindy was amazing in communication, answering all the questions my group had, and was extremely friendly. A place we will definitely be recommending to friends as it was an amazing set up. So much provided that we ended up not having to use a lot of the extra equipment that we had brought. Highly recommend planning a stay with Cindy.
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Tara M.recommends
September 1, 2024
Glitter Cove Retreat Pergola
Just book it!
This Hipcamp is so fun! Besides Cindy meeting us when we arrived, we didn’t see another soul our entire stay. The bed is so comfortable, and it’s the best feeling of sleeping out in nature but with the same comforts of home. Our dogs were the happiest hanging out at the river and exploring all day. Yosemite is definitely close enough for a day trip, which we did! You pretty much have everything you could need on-site, it’s clean and thoughtful, couldn’t ask for more. Additionally, Cindy is a very helpful and understanding host. We never had any communication issues with her. We did have some service, but it was slow! We missed our checkout instructions because of that. I’d recommend asking for them a day early! Don’t sleep on this place!! It’s amazing!
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Kendall B.recommends
August 30, 2024
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I loved this spot. It was so cozy, clean and the host was amazing. Definitely a little hideaway from the world. 10/10 recommend!
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Michelle R.recommends
August 6, 2024
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Magical!
What a magical place! My boys and I had the best time at Glitter Cove! The tent is so thoughtfully designed and comfy. The camp kitchen had everything we needed. The little shower and potty was very convenient. We fished, frogged, found cool rocks and crystals, swam, hiked, and fell asleep to the sound of the river…heavenly!
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Michael O.recommends
August 5, 2024
Glitter Cove Retreat Pergola
A very lovely & magical experience
Cindy's place was amazing and peaceful. The space was very clean and had almost every amenities and aironb have., the bed specifically was very comfortable and had amazing bed sheets. We enjoyed the view and the privacy the space offered. Cindy was easy to communicate with. I highly recommend this place.
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Coarsegold, Madera, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Me-Wuk (Southern Sierra Miwok), Miwok, Yokuts, and Chukchansi First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Cindy L.

Joined in June 2024
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