We stayed at Mariposa feb-march, and plan on returning, walked to Best in West for nite cap everyday. I like the fact my wife Karen could go to bed, and i could slip next door to Tonys hut for another round or two and still be in shouting distance of my sleeping beauty. You are in the middle of all the action, but Mariposa itself is rather quiet and peaceful, best of both worlds. Cheers!