House in Sierra Nevada, CA
9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Summary:
🏔️ This Wawona home sits inside Yosemite National Park, steps from the South Fork Merced River and minutes from Mariposa Grove. Your booking includes vehicle entry into the park with no separate reservation needed. Stone fireplace, multiple outdoor decks with forest views, and fully equipped kitchen make this a year-round retreat. ❄️ Winter brings quiet snowscapes and access to Badger Pass. ☀️ Summer opens trails to waterfalls and giant sequoias. Sleeps 9 for families and groups.
The Space:
🌲 The open-concept living room features floor-to-ceiling windows with forest views and a stone fireplace surrounded by plush seating. The kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, full cookware, ample counter space, and seating for 6 at the indoor dining table. Multiple outdoor decks provide spaces to dine and take in the towering pines. Bedroom 1 is the primary suite with a queen bed, private balcony, and ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed. The loft offers a twin bed and full sleeper sofa for additional guests. The home has a second full bathroom. Washer and dryer are in-unit. WiFi is available though connectivity can be inconsistent due to the remote location. 🅿️ Two parking spaces in the driveway. This cabin balances modern comfort with its wilderness setting, from morning coffee on the deck to evening stargazing under open skies.
Guest Access:
🔑 Your booking serves as your vehicle reservation into Yosemite National Park. Two parking spaces available in the driveway. Roads within the park may require chains or AWD during winter months.
The Neighborhood:
🌿 Wawona sits inside Yosemite's southern entrance, giving you immediate access without gate wait times. The Pioneer Yosemite History Center is a short walk away. Mariposa Grove, home to over 500 giant sequoias including the famous Grizzly Giant, is a 10-minute drive south. The South Fork Merced River runs just off the property for easy riverside walks. Big Trees Lodge (formerly Wawona Hotel) and its dining room are within 2 miles. Glacier Point Road and its trailheads to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point are a 30-minute drive north. Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, is about 45 minutes by car. ❄️ Badger Pass Ski Area is 40 minutes away for winter skiing and snowboarding.
Getting Around:
🚗 The home is located in Wawona within Yosemite National Park, accessed via Highway 41 from the south entrance. From Fresno, take Highway 41 north for approximately 65 miles (1 hour 45 minutes). From Oakhurst, it's 25 miles north on Highway 41 (35 minutes). Yosemite Valley is 27 miles north via Wawona Road (45 minutes). Badger Pass Ski Area is 22 miles north (40 minutes). Mariposa Grove is 6 miles south (10 minutes).
Other Things to Note:
• Pets: Not allowed — a fine will be assessed at checkout if evidence of a pet is found
• Washer/Dryer: In-unit
• Parking: 2 cars maximum
• Firewood is not provided
• WiFi is available but connectivity can be inconsistent due to the remote park location
• Grand Welcome manages this unit within Yosemite West Condos, not the common areas or communal amenities. If there are issues with communal amenities during your stay, please reach out and we will communicate directly with the condo HOA
• Early check-in and late checkout are based on availability and require approval. Requests for late checkout must be received no later than 10:00 AM local time the day prior to departure. Additional fees of up to $60 may apply depending on hours requested
🏔️ This Wawona home sits inside Yosemite National Park, steps from the South Fork Merced River and minutes from Mariposa Grove. Your booking includes vehicle entry into the park with no separate reservation needed. Stone fireplace, multiple outdoor decks with forest views, and fully equipped kitchen make this a year-round retreat. ❄️ Winter brings quiet snowscapes and access to Badger Pass. ☀️ Summer opens trails to waterfalls and giant sequoias. Sleeps 9 for families and groups.
The Space:
🌲 The open-concept living room features floor-to-ceiling windows with forest views and a stone fireplace surrounded by plush seating. The kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, full cookware, ample counter space, and seating for 6 at the indoor dining table. Multiple outdoor decks provide spaces to dine and take in the towering pines. Bedroom 1 is the primary suite with a queen bed, private balcony, and ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed. The loft offers a twin bed and full sleeper sofa for additional guests. The home has a second full bathroom. Washer and dryer are in-unit. WiFi is available though connectivity can be inconsistent due to the remote location. 🅿️ Two parking spaces in the driveway. This cabin balances modern comfort with its wilderness setting, from morning coffee on the deck to evening stargazing under open skies.
Guest Access:
🔑 Your booking serves as your vehicle reservation into Yosemite National Park. Two parking spaces available in the driveway. Roads within the park may require chains or AWD during winter months.
The Neighborhood:
🌿 Wawona sits inside Yosemite's southern entrance, giving you immediate access without gate wait times. The Pioneer Yosemite History Center is a short walk away. Mariposa Grove, home to over 500 giant sequoias including the famous Grizzly Giant, is a 10-minute drive south. The South Fork Merced River runs just off the property for easy riverside walks. Big Trees Lodge (formerly Wawona Hotel) and its dining room are within 2 miles. Glacier Point Road and its trailheads to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point are a 30-minute drive north. Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, is about 45 minutes by car. ❄️ Badger Pass Ski Area is 40 minutes away for winter skiing and snowboarding.
Getting Around:
🚗 The home is located in Wawona within Yosemite National Park, accessed via Highway 41 from the south entrance. From Fresno, take Highway 41 north for approximately 65 miles (1 hour 45 minutes). From Oakhurst, it's 25 miles north on Highway 41 (35 minutes). Yosemite Valley is 27 miles north via Wawona Road (45 minutes). Badger Pass Ski Area is 22 miles north (40 minutes). Mariposa Grove is 6 miles south (10 minutes).
Other Things to Note:
• Pets: Not allowed — a fine will be assessed at checkout if evidence of a pet is found
• Washer/Dryer: In-unit
• Parking: 2 cars maximum
• Firewood is not provided
• WiFi is available but connectivity can be inconsistent due to the remote park location
• Grand Welcome manages this unit within Yosemite West Condos, not the common areas or communal amenities. If there are issues with communal amenities during your stay, please reach out and we will communicate directly with the condo HOA
• Early check-in and late checkout are based on availability and require approval. Requests for late checkout must be received no later than 10:00 AM local time the day prior to departure. Additional fees of up to $60 may apply depending on hours requested
Amenities at Beautiful 3-Bedroom Sanctuary Inside Yosemite NP!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Sierra Nevada, CA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
This is a great location to stay, and is approximately 45 mins drive to the Park. It certainly would be helpful especially during the peak season. The house was absolutely amazing and very spacious to accommodate our extended family of 8. It was very clean and stocked with enough supplies even for a cold weather we experienced during our recent stay. There's a convenience store close by, and it's helpful if you miss something. Highly recommended for cleanliness and homely feel, prompt communication, and support.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Very clean cozy and comfortable with a stocked kitchen
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Excellent location inside the park, very quite with good hiking routes directly from the home. Swinging bridge is about 1 mile away. House well setup with a welcome package. Only issue we had was the blinds in one of the rooms where not there but a good alarm to get up when the sun raises. Google maps takes you to behind the home so you will need to navigate your way to the front door. Ample parking for 2 vehicles.
6 / 10Average·Apr 2025
This was a top notch place but not maintained. Several bulbs were out, the water filter on the fridge glowed red, the kitchen sink faucet was nearly falling off the counter, a few of the window blinds were missing the strings and couldn’t be opened, cobwebs and dust in the ceiling skylights and chandelier, and the first warm dry day brought ants all over the entryway hall, kitchen, counters, and dining area. We thought they had gotten to the trash, but none were found there. We vacuumed up most of them but the vacuum filter was full and didn’t have much power. The location was great, and the overall stay was nice but if the weather hadn’t been snowy until our last day, the ants could have been a big problem.
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9.4Outstanding
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"This is a great location to stay, and is approximately 45 mins drive to the Park. It certainly would be helpful especially during the peak season. The house was absolutely amazing and very spacious to..."
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