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Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Wawona Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Big Trees Lodge Dining Room
    4 min drive
  • Mariposa Grove Bus Station
    13 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 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Yosemite Valley and 1.7 mi (2.8 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 - 11 min drive
  • Mariposa Grove - 15 min drive
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 32 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big Trees Lodge Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackalope's Bar & Grill at Tenaya Lodge - ‬16 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.

Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required.

IMPORTANT: We do not accept third party bookings. The person whose name is on the reservation must be staying at the property.

We no longer accept dogs, no exceptions.

$375 per night for 2 - 6 guests, plus 13.5% county tax, $120 housekeeping fee and VRBO's fee.

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home sleeps up to six guests maximum. We cannot accomodate more than 6 guests. The kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking and dining needs, including a dishwasher. The living room has a flat screen satellite TV with local and national channels, a DVD player, and WiFi. The private deck has deck furniture, and a gas BBQ for grilling your favorite meals and eating outside!

Wawona is inside Yosemite National Park, near the south entrance to the park and Mariposa Grove. Enjoy huge swimming holes in the South Fork of the Merced River (walking distance from the house!), hiking to Chilnualna Falls, the historic Wawona Hotel the Wawona Golf Course, Wawona Stables, Swinging Bridge and much more!

Wawona is an hour drive to Yosemite Valley attractions and Glacier Point.

Minimum age of primary renter: 25.

If our cabin and Yosemite are accessible, we do not cancel, modify, or refund reservations based on smoke, which is a very common occurrence in Yosemite each summer. This policy is consistent with all vacation rentals in Yosemite West.

Please note that our house has stairs which may be difficult for elderly folks and small children. We have a vacation home in Yosemite West, the Hummingbird Pines House (VRBO 470093) is more suited to elderly guests as it has only 2 steps into the house and bedrooms on the ground floor.

Minimum stay of 2 nights.

There are two bedrooms, each with one queen size bed. A convertible sofa-bed in the living room sleeps 1 to 2 more guests. Note: we cannot accommodate more than 6 guests at a time.

This house is equipped with a full kitchen and a large dining table. There is a bbq and dining furniture on the deck, which is a wonderful place to enjoy dinner and watch the sunset.

The Hummingbird Pika House has air conditioning, as well as individual room fans.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. 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 snowboarding nearby, ecotours nearby, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include rock climbing nearby, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Michelle and Peter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart 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
  • Note from host: No smoking anything on property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking 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
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Note from host: 1 - 2 dogs okay if not left unattended on property

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
Property Registration Number 2017053

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

KimPhung B.

relaxing
very comfortable. Kitchen has enough cooking materials
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot!! Perfect for our visit. We weren’t sure what to do when we left with the keys but we locked everything up and put them back in the lock box. We had a great visit!! I may have left a pair of glasses there. They would be on one if the kitchen benches if they are there. Let me know if anyone finds them and maybe they could be sent to me! Thank you!! Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D., Atwater, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The house was amazing. Clean, well stocked. Only downfall was all the stairs. My 84 year old mom had a problem navigating step in and out and to the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wawona
This is a lovely place to stay for a quiet visit to Yosemite. A drive to the valley but worth it as we could escape the crowds and really get away from it all. Good facilities. Handy local shop and delightful dark skies. Highly recommend for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
We were so happy to be in the park and not have to worry about the entrance lines daily. Did the hike to the waterfall close to the house. The meadow hike was very relaxing. Even played a round of golf.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inside Yosemite
Sweet spot! Inside the gate, fun neighborhood. I liked the grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEEANN B., MARICOPA

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite Cabin
This place is even nicer than what the pictures show. Fresh wildflowers were placed around the house for an added beautiful touch. Everything we could possibly need for our comfort was available to us. Close proximity to many local attractions. We loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay
It’s a good place to stay when visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cabin and host
This cabin is outstanding and in a wonderful location within Yosemite. We are a family of 5, with 3 grown up kids. The cabin was very well equipped and much bigger than it appears online. It has a fabulous wrap around deck that is wonderful for star gazing. VEry big spacious living room and attached kitchen. BAthrooms were fully stocked. The host was wonderful and replied to our email questions within a few hours. I cannot recommend this highly enough, just spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dulce G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Weekend
It was exactly what we needed for our weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well used
House was comfortable. Cleaning crew did not do best job. Good location. Walking distance to convenience store and less than 2 miles to gas station. Lot of front steps, remember if you have large heavy suitcase. Hosts are very nice to deal with and respond to questions or concerns quickly. Would recommend this property over some others in area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite May 2024
If you are cooking be sure to bring the basics: salt, pepper, oil. Nice place, would return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
What a wonderful place to stay while visiting Yosemite! I HIGHLY recommend staying inside the park to avoid the crazy long entry lines each day. This place was perfect. And there are plenty of fun things to do nearby: Chilnualna Falls, the swinging bridge, Wawona History Center and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Massood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Google Maps worked well for us. The place was very clean. Check-in was pretty easy. Wonderful neighborhood. There is a small grocery store nearby that saved us a trip outside the park. The only issue was that AC would not work, it got hot inside the property in the evening and at night. We just opened some windows and handled the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, wonderful neighborhood, perfect host.
The house was well stocked with pillows, bedding, towels, kitchenware. The host was very kind and responded immediately to all messages. The drive to Yosemite Valley was delightful. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Our stay was great. Garbage disposal was jammed. Husband and friend handy men and fixed it. Need more towels in kitchen and soap for shower. Otherwise everything was great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
All you need for a Yosemite Getaway
Plenty big enough for 2 couples. Near to the store. Parking for 2 vehicles. All you need for a few days in Yosemite.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and comfortable house close to nature
The house is nice and comfortable with excellent AC system, comfortable beds, enough space to gather 6 people, fully equipped kitchen. The location is great. It’s very peaceful, quite with a lot of possibilities for hiking and enjoying the nature. The description of the house in listing is very accurate and it met our expectations. The hosts provided us with helpful tips. We will stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaap F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic & superb stay at Wawona
So close to Wawona, the Pika house is full of 70’s charm. Spaciously nested just a minutes drive away from the Wawona hotel, we were struck by the high quality vintage decor, look and feel of the property. Would sure stay again, we loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine T., MANASSAS

Liked: Cleanliness
North Wawona stay
Property is spacious with 2 bedrooms. Inside the park, so no long lines to enter the park each day, though it is about 45 minutes away from Yosemite Valley. Only issue was with the hot water (too hot and uncontrollable in master bath), which owner promised to address after being notified. Owner was responsive to all messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa T., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house is in a great location, walkable to market as well as a beautiful waterfall and river area to explore. Peaceful area inside the gate and about 30 minutes to the Valley floor. Great time relaxing and enjoying nature. Kitchen has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob F., San Luis Obispo, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in the woods
Michelle and Pete's place is the perfect place to get in and out of Yosemite. The listing is exactly as described and we had no problems finding it or getting in. The beds are comfortable and we had everything we needed for the stay. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B., Newport News, Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
House is exactly as advertised and location is better than you could imagine if you are a hiker or runner. Especially if you are one from the east coast. Hosts were very open and communicative, which was great considering there was a major risk from a wildfire that occurred between our booking and stay that, thankfully for everyone involved, did not harm Wawona. Couldn’t have been more pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Yosemite getaway
The house was clean and comfortable for all 6 of us in our group. The beds were comfortable and there were air mattresses for our teen boys as well. Communication with the host was impressive and they were very helpful to our family. The house has a closet full of games and puzzles, which was a really nice, unexpected detail . I saw another review that mentioned no ac, but the ac was in great working order. It was very warm when we walked in and within minutes of turning it on the house was cool. We were very comfortable the whole time we were there. Thank you for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022