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NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE THE PARK! A/C, HUGE DECK, ROCK FIREPLACE!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Wawona, CA
  • Wawona Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Big Trees Lodge Dining Room
    4 min drive
  • Mariposa Grove Bus Station
    12 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    81 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

With a stay at this vacation home in Yosemite National Park, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Cemetery. .This vacation home is 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Yosemite Valley and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pioneer Yosemite History Center.
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What's nearby

  • Wawona Visitor Center - 5 min drive
  • Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias - 7 min drive
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 10 min drive
  • Mariposa Grove - 15 min drive
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Big Trees Lodge Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackalope's Bar & Grill at Tenaya Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wawona Dining Room/ Wawona Hotel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE THE PARK! A/C, HUGE DECK, ROCK FIREPLACE!

No park reservations needed! INSIDE Yosemite National Park, 5 miles from the South Entrance, this charming home sits nestled among the pine trees. It features brand NEW central air conditioning and central heat, 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, new stone floors in living areas, TV, wifi, washer and dryer, dishwasher, wonderful old river rock fireplace and a spacious secluded deck with a barbeque. From the deck you can enjoy the stellar jays, raccoons, deer, squirrels and chipmunks as they play among the trees. There is a master bedroom with king sized bed, a large second bedroom with 2 double beds and a lovely 3rd bedroom with 2 twin beds. You can walk to the Merced River to the swimming holes, visit the old Pioneer Village and relax or play golf and dine at the nearby historic Big Trees Hotel. The house is walking distance from the quaint Pine Tree Market.
The home is located in the charming town of Wawona, 5 miles inside Yosemite National Park, only 15 minutes from the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The Big Trees Hotel (formally the Wawona Hotel) is five minutes away where you can play golf and tennis, go on a carriage ride, and enjoy horsback riding. We are within walking distance from the Merced River where you can fish and swim in the summer as well as sunbathe on the glistening flat rocks in the rushing river. You can also enjoy a hike to Chilnualna Falls and the swinging bridge or stroll the Meadow Loop Trail. There is fine dining at the historic Big Trees Hotel, a 9 hole golf course, Ranger walks and talks and a fascinating old Pioneer Center.
Badger Pass Ski Lodge and Glacier Point are 35 and 50 minutes away. Yosemite Valley where the Yosemite, Bridalveil and Vernal/Nevada Falls and El Capitan is 35 minutes from our home.
Winter activities include downhill skiing, cross country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing at nearby Badger Pass as well as ice skating under Half Dome in the Valley.
In Yosemite Valley there are year round activities including numerous hikes, waterfall gazing, rafting, biking, museums, or just enjoying the beautiful vistas from the awe inspiring Majestic (formally The Ahwanee) Hotel. Yosemite is beautiful in all seasons and each season has its own special pleasures!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features a playground, snowboarding nearby, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include rock climbing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and rafting nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Daniel Wolfus

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Inside Park s NEW Central A/c Wifi Huge Deck Rock Fireplace

NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE THE PARK! A/C, HUGE DECK, ROCK FIREPLACE! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian P., Appleton, Wi USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Great! Saw a big buck from the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
Our family of four enjoyed our 3-night stay at this cabin. It is well stocked with linens and dishes. My husband and I enjoyed looking at the stars on the deck at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
The house was great and very clean with a just a few exceptions. The dishwasher was left full of dishes and the refrigerator had puddles of water in the drawers. The deck was big and spacious, however you had to be careful as there were nail heads sticking up all over. With that being said, we had a great time and would stay there again. Loved seeing the deer everyday and just being in trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Yosemite
Our family enjoyed our stay. Yhe house was clean and well stocked. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lewis Family trip
The house was great - just like the listing shows. Very comfortable and convenient. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Roomy, Clean
We really enjoyed our stay at this rustic cabin. We booked late, and felt lucky to be able to stay in the park, especially when we saw the long lines to get in as we departed! The beds were especially comfortable, and wifi and television reception were fine. It was very clean and linens and towels were plentiful. Dishwasher and washer/dryer were much appreciated! I cooked and made picnic lunches with ease. As others noted, weathered wooden decks are prone to popped up nails, so shoes are a must. After you enter the park, the Wawona area is close, and from this cabin you can walk to Pine Tree Market for forgotten items. Just past this store, turn left to go toward Chilnualna Falls. It's a short distance by car to parking area and it's an easy walk to the falls. Mariposa Grove is back toward the south entrance, but I'd put it last on things to see in Yosemite. Still, it's a short drive and a shuttle bus will ferry you from the parking lot. The drive to Valley is maybe a bit longer than 35 minutes, but that's a close estimate.Get there early and keep your parking spot. Glacier Point Road is on the right before you get to the Valley entrance. Several miles down this road you'll get to Sentinel Dome and Glacier Point Overlook. -Sunset on Sentinel Dome is amazing (moderate 1+ mi. hike), viewing at Glacier Point overlook is at the parking area. Location of this cabin was excellent, and other than National Park sites, I didn't see other sites that would be appreciably closer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal cabin for a group. Lots of room and very comfortable. Just needed more big coffee mugs.
Ideal cabin for a group in the Ponderosa woods. Lots of room and very comfortable. The deck needs some work but otherwise a lovely place. Five hiking seniors enjoyed the ease of driving to the main sites, waterfalls, Yosemite valley and hiking trails. Would go back again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tenieka A.

Lovely cabin conveniently located in Yosemite Park
I booked this cabin for a family trip to Yosemite, and this was my first time using VRBO. The communication with the property’s owner was great. I received all of the information in advance of my stay. The cabin is centrally located right in Yosemite, only 30 minutes from Oakhurst and Yosemite Valley. The kitchen contained nearly everything we needed to enjoy family meals, and having the fireplace with plenty of firewood came in handy during the chilly nights. Overall my family and I enjoyed our stay at the cabin. With that said, I would like to make 2 suggestions. First, I would highly recommend checking the deck for any needed repairs because there are some splintered areas and areas where nails have popped up over time. This would allow renters to enjoy the deck more. Second, the cabin had the appearance that it hadn’t been rented in a while because there were a lot of cobwebs, dead insects on the floor, and the toilets had rings in them. I’m sure the property is cleaned between renters but it would be nice to check it again for a light cleaning if there are long gaps between rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in Wawona
A group of high school friends, now in our 60s, stayed for 3 nights at the cabin. The location was excellent, with a village store right down the street, some hiking trails close by, and the Giant Sequoia Grove a short drive. The cabin was well furnished and we had all we needed there. It was about a 45 minute drive to Yosemite village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jonathan G., Marion, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpine Paradise stay
Our family stayed at the home for a summer visit to Yosemite. It is was adequate and comfortable for our group. We didn’t spend a lot of time in the cabin because we were out doing activities. The location is convenient to a lot of the park (about and hour from Yosemite Valley). Overall it was a good stay, and we didn’t have any problems with the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lieu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite & beautiful place, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ShaeLee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin
The perfect size for a family of 6! Loved that it had 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Tolu

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, but very dated.
Loved being in the park and we were not on the property much because we were hiking so much. Had everything we needed. No exhaust fans in bathrooms, windows didn’t lock and deck was rotting in places and many nails sticking up. If we had young kids with us, we would have been really concerned.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family reunion in Wawona
We had a great time. The house was perfect and we did some awesome hikes up to Sentinel Dome, Taft Point and the Waterfalls.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay in Yosemite
We had a great experience staying in this well-located and very comfortable home in Yosemite. Everything was just as described, clean, comfortable, cozy and convenient. You can’t go wrong with this listing! We hope to use it again!

10/10 Excellent

LISA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Yosemite!
From the location, corner market and swimming spot jumping into the water from the rock, everything was awesome. Thank you very much. We had a great time. Being inside the park is essential!

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, great host
Loved being inside the park and so close to the river to fish and tootle around. Was a very peaceful location and our host was fantastic providing information we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Had a great time at the cabin. Everything you would need is provided and if you are missing anything there is a great small general store a half block away. Communication was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family reunion
A perfect location in a perfect setting! There is more than enough space for 4 adults and 2 children. Everything worked very well. The kitchen could use a few more accessories though. We hope to come back! Thank you....
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience!
This is a great cabin in a fantastic location inside Yosemite National Park. Loved the open floorplan with lots a light! The kitchen, dining room and living room
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family from Texas
We had a great stay. The property was very convenient to the Valley and Glacier road. It was great having a store right around the corner for groceries. The rooms and house were exactly as advertised and great for a family of 4 with two teenagers as they had their own room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Our family of 5 had a wonderful visit to Yosemite, and we were so grateful to be able to stay in this cabin. Dan was great about answering questions. The Wawona community includes a wide variety of homes. This one, while not new or fancy, was extremely well-maintained and immaculately clean. Our teenagers affectionately said this cabin had a “vintage vibe”. I recommend buying groceries in Oakhurst before you reach the park. The two stores in Wawona are very small and quite pricey, as you might expect. For example, one of them didn’t seem to have dishwasher detergent, and the other had a package of 15 dishwashing tablets for $9. We really enjoyed cooking on the nice propane grill here. I found the kitchen a bit small, but the deck was spacious and the grill was fantastic. We didn’t need the AC during our visit, but the central heat did a great job of keeping us warm on chilly nights. We had no cell service, so we were grateful for the Wi-Fi, which worked perfectly. The park service was conducting controlled burns in Yosemite Valley during our stay (late-May 2021), so we were grateful to find some wonderful hikes outside of the Valley: we explored the Mariposa Grove up to Wawona Point; Dewey Point off of the Glacier Point Road was a break for our weary feet; and Chilnualna Falls was a gem! We walked to the Chilnualna Falls trailhead from the cabin (less than a mile), and enjoyed a fabulous day on the trail—we hardly saw another person. The many levels of falls were stunning! We were also really thankful that we were staying outside of the Valley so that we could escape the smoke. We were glad to be staying in the quiet little community of Wawona.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

diane s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Yosemite Family Trup
This has become our favorite place to stay. Right up the road from the best general store and around the corner from a gorgeous creek to float in. Best location and so cozy. We will continue to return for our annual family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We loved staying in this beautiful location--very worth it to be inside the park. Lovely neighborhood. Cabin wasn't fancy but it had everything we needed for an unforgettable family vacation. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021