House in Yosemite Park Way
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
We gave the Y. Refuge a new Exterior Paint job, including the enclosed detached garage. Also we have a new heating system, emergency generator system, upgraded electrical, plumbing leak detection system, & the master bedroom has a huge remodeled closet.
Remodel for 2018 included:
Air Conditioning, New Fireplace, New living room sofa, Hardwood floors throughout, New carpet in bedrooms, New lighting, New patio furniture, Repainted, New ceilings
Looking For A Hideaway Inside The Gates Of Yosemite To Prepare For Your Exploration Of The Park And Recharge After? Yosemite Refuge Is The Place! My Home In Yosemite West Offers A Secluded Sanctuary Twelve Miles Inside The Park Gates, Nestled In The Hills At 6000' In Elevation, And Far Away From The Low Lying Gateway Communities. Found Midway Between The Waterfalls And Granite Of Yosemite Valley, The Giant Sequoias Of The Mariposa Grove, And The Breathtaking View From Glacier Point, It's The Ideal Place To Set Up Your Base-camp. (Yosemite Valley Is About 20 Minutes To The North, Glacier Point About 30 Minutes East And Wawona About 20 Minutes South)
The Two Spacious Bedrooms On Opposite Sides Of The House, Each With Its Own Bath, Make Yosemite Refuge A Perfect Retreat For Two Couples. Situated Well Downhill with 50 well designed Stairs & Far From The Road And Away From Other Houses, It Offers The Best Privacy And The Quietest Surroundings In Yosemite West. The Large Private Deck Floats High In The Pine Tree Canopy On The Property And Faces West Toward The Sunset. Enjoy A Barbeque And A Glass Of Wine On The Deck As You Recount Your Adventures Of The Day Exploring Yosemite.
If You Prefer A Gourmet Meal, Yosemite Refuge Has A Fully Appointed Kitchen With Full-sized Appliances, Granite Countertops, Knotty Alder Cabinets And Spacious Work Areas. You Will Find All The Cooking Gear You Need Including Pots, Pans, Oxo Utensils, Coffee, Coffee Maker, Nespresso Machine, Toaster, Blender, Tea Pot, Microwave, Etc. You Have Your Choice Between Informal Eating At The Kitchen Breakfast Bar Or Setting A Full Table In The Dining Room
The Living Areas Of The House Are Treated In Rough Hewn Pecky Cedar Paneling And Beams Throughout Bringing The Natural Elements Of Yosemite To The House. In The Living Room, You Will Find A Flat Screen DVD Monitor (No TV) Surround Sound, and an Extensive Dvd Collection, Guidebooks And Novels. Satellite Internet Is Available For Checking Your Email And Browsing. (note That Satellite Internet Is Not Sufficient To Stream Video Or Other Bandwidth Intensive Activities).
We hope you enjoy your stay at the Yosemite Refuge as much as we have enjoyed climbing and hiking in Yosemite for the past 35 years!
Remodel for 2018 included:
Air Conditioning, New Fireplace, New living room sofa, Hardwood floors throughout, New carpet in bedrooms, New lighting, New patio furniture, Repainted, New ceilings
Looking For A Hideaway Inside The Gates Of Yosemite To Prepare For Your Exploration Of The Park And Recharge After? Yosemite Refuge Is The Place! My Home In Yosemite West Offers A Secluded Sanctuary Twelve Miles Inside The Park Gates, Nestled In The Hills At 6000' In Elevation, And Far Away From The Low Lying Gateway Communities. Found Midway Between The Waterfalls And Granite Of Yosemite Valley, The Giant Sequoias Of The Mariposa Grove, And The Breathtaking View From Glacier Point, It's The Ideal Place To Set Up Your Base-camp. (Yosemite Valley Is About 20 Minutes To The North, Glacier Point About 30 Minutes East And Wawona About 20 Minutes South)
The Two Spacious Bedrooms On Opposite Sides Of The House, Each With Its Own Bath, Make Yosemite Refuge A Perfect Retreat For Two Couples. Situated Well Downhill with 50 well designed Stairs & Far From The Road And Away From Other Houses, It Offers The Best Privacy And The Quietest Surroundings In Yosemite West. The Large Private Deck Floats High In The Pine Tree Canopy On The Property And Faces West Toward The Sunset. Enjoy A Barbeque And A Glass Of Wine On The Deck As You Recount Your Adventures Of The Day Exploring Yosemite.
If You Prefer A Gourmet Meal, Yosemite Refuge Has A Fully Appointed Kitchen With Full-sized Appliances, Granite Countertops, Knotty Alder Cabinets And Spacious Work Areas. You Will Find All The Cooking Gear You Need Including Pots, Pans, Oxo Utensils, Coffee, Coffee Maker, Nespresso Machine, Toaster, Blender, Tea Pot, Microwave, Etc. You Have Your Choice Between Informal Eating At The Kitchen Breakfast Bar Or Setting A Full Table In The Dining Room
The Living Areas Of The House Are Treated In Rough Hewn Pecky Cedar Paneling And Beams Throughout Bringing The Natural Elements Of Yosemite To The House. In The Living Room, You Will Find A Flat Screen DVD Monitor (No TV) Surround Sound, and an Extensive Dvd Collection, Guidebooks And Novels. Satellite Internet Is Available For Checking Your Email And Browsing. (note That Satellite Internet Is Not Sufficient To Stream Video Or Other Bandwidth Intensive Activities).
We hope you enjoy your stay at the Yosemite Refuge as much as we have enjoyed climbing and hiking in Yosemite for the past 35 years!
Amenities at Yosemite Refuge Inside Yosemite National Park
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Yosemite Park Way
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Amazing location, peaceful and easy to drive to different trailheads. Property is well designed for 4 guests. We loved sitting on the balcony for dinner. However, we had some stressful evenings as we had two power cuts in three days, lasting 4-7 hours each, and at the time of day when everyone wanted to shower, eat dinner and watch TV so it was very inconvenient. Neighbours generators went on right away but we got a call from the owner to the landline in the first power cut and she said there wasn't one, but after the second cut we found one under the balcony. Someone who works for her came to help but there was no gas so he came back an hour later with gas to turn it on. We had some stressful calls over this as I was concerned about our 500 food for the 5 days and she told me that's why she said I had to get insurance and use the BBQ to cook. It sounds like it happens often enough that she should make better arrangements for the generator. We moved meat to the freezer and food did last but this impacted 2 of 5 nights that should have been relaxing holiday time. The balcony furniture hadn't been cleaned & there was a wasps nest in the umbrella that we got rid of. The leather armchair is peeling so we ended up with tiny bits of material stuck to us. Told us no clothes washing facilities in the whole park but hadn't shut the padlock on washer/dryer so we saw the house had them! Think unhelpful when ppl doing long stay. Also cheap was the diluted handwash & no surface cleaner.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Yosemite Refuge is a beautiful, cozy home in a great location. It was very clean, well-stocked and nicely furnished for our four night stay. The weather and the accommodations were just perfect!Lori is a great host and responded to my questions in a timely manner. The information binder that she provides was very helpful in planning our daily hikes.I highly recommend this home in Yosemite West and look forward to returning.Thank you Lori for making our first trip to Yosemite National Park a truly memorable one!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Wonderful cabin inside Yosemite. We spent almost a week at the Refuge. The weather was unusually cool for July and we did not even need the A/C during the day. There was a day without electricity but so much to do in the park we didn't even need it, was back on by dinner time. Beautiful sunsets on the balcony patio and the side entrance. Communication with owner before and during stay was excellent. There is a steep walk down stairs from the garage to the cabin, so be prepared for that. Plenty of hand rails.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
Convenient being within the park so no queues to get in or out. Relatively central albeit still 30 mins to any of the main sights. 50 steep steps to get from the road / garage to the property which bookers ought to be aware of especially given the altitude meaning going up was a struggle even without luggage. Not a new property but very clean and great response from the owner Lori.
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9.9Outstanding
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"Yosemite Refuge is a beautiful, cozy home in a great location. It was very clean, well-stocked and nicely furnished for our four night stay. The weather and the accommodations were just perfect!Lori i..."
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