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Bruin's Den

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A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television.
A wooden cabin with a large glass door, a chimney, and a small porch with steps leading to the entrance.
A cozy reading nook with a large teddy bear centerpiece, surrounded by bookshelves and a window with a forest view.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with a colorful quilt, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view into the kitchen through an open door.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home offers space for 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Explore local attractions such as Pioneer Yosemite History Center and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Enjoy your stay in this well-equipped property.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • Ping pong on-site

    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Yosemite National Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet
  • Balcony or patio
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Wawona, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Cemetery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wawona Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Bruin's Den

Your opportunity to rent a beautiful cabin in Yosemite National Park in the quaint town of Wawona awaits. This comfortable family friendly home situated 5 miles from Yosemite's South Gate will welcome you with the warmth of wood accents, large windows providing forest views, a large updated kitchen that opens into a dining and living space and thoughtfully well-spaced bedrooms including a master bedroom with en suite bath and a kids room with bunk beds. More than 1000 sq ft of decking provides ample space to relax outdoors in the summer or to build a snowman in the winter. Enjoy a hike to the river or Chilnualna Falls; visit the Wawona library and historic pioneer town, have dinner at the nearby Big Trees hotel and golf course. Being insideYosemite National Park, you have so much more to enjoy -- The Valley Floor, Glacier Point (within 45 minutes drive), Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area (within 30-35 minutes drive), and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.



The first bedroom has a queen bed. The second room has a twin over twin and a twin over full futon bunk bed, there is a TV with Direct TV satellite and a DVD player. The master bedroom has a king bed and its own private bathroom. The living room hosts a large LED TV with Direct TV. Enjoy a BBQ on the large deck, we provide the propane. This home has Starlink Wi-Fi. There is a convenience store walking distance from the home where you can pick up any last minute items you may have missed. Centrally located and full of family amenities, The Bruins Den is the perfect place for your family getaway.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1116923vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and El Portal Market are also worth visiting.
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Wawona, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yosemite Cemetery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pioneer Yosemite History Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 40 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Summerdale BBQ Cookout @ Tenaya - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya Lodge - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bruin's Den pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bruin's Den?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bruin's Den?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bruin's Den?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bruin's Den located?

Situated in Yosemite National Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Yosemite Cemetery and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. Wawona Golf Course and Wawona Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Getaway

Lovely cabin inside the park at Wawona, clean & comfortable, well stocked with amenities. Kids loved it, would stay here again !
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cabin

Excellent cabin. Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location & property. House VERY well maintained. Extremely comfortable, kitchen stocked with any & everything needed. Instructions were detailed & easy to follow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home had fun character and all that we needed. Kitchen was well stocked and location was perfect for our needs! It is much in need of deck furniture. Benches literally falling apart and picnic benches left wood and splinters in our clothing. We had to take dining chairs to the deck. The carpet sorely needs replaced. Many homes don’t have AC but we had several fans. If you have asthma or COPD I would rent somewhere with AC. Overall a nice home and loved that it was near a falls!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wawona

Beautiful QUIET location. NO CROUDS! Yosemite Valley was stunning. Mariposa Grove of giant Sequoias was only 2 miles away and was absolutely beautiful. Great family plce to stay. Loved the seclusion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfectly provisioned. Architecturally interesting home. Great lay out for family. Clean. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet house in a convenient location

This is the best house I've stayed since I used Homeaway app. Very sweet house. lots of utensils, pots and pans. There's a grocery store just a few minutes walk. The only downside for us was the master bedroom was a bit too chilly. It'd be perfect for summer tho. We would definitely come back here for our next Yosemite trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pros:1. The home was very clean.2. The location is inside the park.Cons:1. The teak outdoor dining set is not well maintained and needs to be sanded.2. The home has does not have air conditioning (this really should be listed in the description). Additionally, the home has very poor air circulation and a small amount of working windows.3. The patio door in the master bedroom does not have a screen.With all provided fans running and windows open, the inside temps stayed above 85 degrees well into the night and early morning hours.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get-a-way

Great park, great property. Perfect place to stay for your Yosemite adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed staying at this property and look forward to booking this house again in the future!

This house was clean and had a great feel to it. We enjoyed our evening ping pong games and hanging out on the deck. Nicely decorated and well taken care of. Thank you!🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family visiting Yosemite from out of the country

Great appliances and utensils Great sleeping accommodations Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great house

great house well stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A lovely house for a family vacation

Nicer than the picture. Everything easy to use. Good park information. Great mattresses and sheets. More bathroom amenities would have been a nice touch. Ie. shampoo, cream rinse, lotion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house in a great location!

This was a very comfortable place for a family of seven to make a home base while we explored Yosemite. Everything was perfect...we especially liked the reading nook with all of the bears. We will be renting this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy home

My family enjoyed staying at the Bruin's Den. It was a cozy home that suited us just right. The boys loved to hang out in the window nook. It was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was beautiful and had everything we needed. I would recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

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