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Inside Yosemite Gates! Dogwood Room, Minutes From Valley. Rents Jan-April only.

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A two-story house with a red exterior and large windows.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by forested areas.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a small table.
A stone fireplace with a fire, wooden flooring, a coffee station, and a dining area.
A wooden porch with two rocking chairs and a door.

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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Highlights

  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Yosemite National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Office

About this property

Inside Yosemite Gates! Dogwood Room, Minutes From Valley. Rents Jan-April only.

THE DOGWOOD ROOM AT THE YOSEMITE PEREGRINE LODGE

The Dogwood room will delight and enchant you with its charming decor. This room is located at the Peregrine Lodge in Yosemite West just 20 minutes from the valley floor. This room is available only in the winter months, January through April.

Each of our rooms has a private entrance with private shower & bathroom, outdoor deck, custom gas fireplaces, and more.

Please note, we are not a bed and breakfast.

For those of you who love the winter in Yosemite, you will love the easy access to snow and snow activities. We are only 20 minutes by car to the Badger Pass Ski Area for cross country, snow shoeing, snow play, and downhill skiing. On large storms, cross country ski right out from the lodge.

At just over 6000 feet, our lodge will get more snow than the Valley itself. If you want to have a higher probability of being in the snow, you will want to be in Yosemite West.

The benefits of staying at our home inside Yosemite National Park are many. By actually being inside the National Park gates, you avoid the long lines going in and out of the entrance stations. At peak season, this can be an hour or more wait time just to enter the park. This allows you to experience leisurely mornings enjoying the peace and solitude of our quiet community before taking off to see the many attractions in the park.

Returning from a day of rigorous hiking and sauntering in the valley? Ice skating at Curry Village? Cross country skiing on our groomed and un-groomed trails? or Down hill skiing at the local ski resort? You will be happy to know home is just a short drive away.

We offer a clean, well maintained lodge that is the ideal home base for your Yosemite experience. Please, no smoking, no pets.


ATTRACTIONS AND DISTANCES

The distance from Yosemite West to famous landmarks are: Badger Pass Ski Area 6.5 miles (10,5 km), Tunnel View 8.3 miles (13,4 km), Bridalveil Falls 9.8 miles (15,8 km), Wawona Hotel 12.4 miles (20 km), The Ahwahnee Hotel 15.9 miles (25,6 km), Glacier Point 16.2 miles (26 km) and El Portal 21.7 miles (35 km).

OUR HOME

The Yosemite Peregrine Lodge is a multi-level 3200 square foot home. We offer the entire home as a vacation rental between May 1 and December 31 each year. During this time the lodge is suitable for couples, families and executive retreats for up to 8 people.

During the winter months, January through the end of April, the individual rooms are available to rent for one or two guests each room.

Unusual for most homes in the Yosemite West community, the Peregrine Lodge is situated on a rather level area. This means you do not have to negotiate the steep stairs that earmark many houses.

Entering the home through a door on the same level as the parking, you will find easy access to the lodge and our guest rooms.

PARKING

We have guest parking for 3 midsize vehicles in driveway. We cannot accommodate RVs in the winter due to snow and ice conditions.

SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS

Each bedroom has both interior and exterior entries. They each have their own sink, toilet and shower, entry to their own private deck area, and a unique and beautiful floor to ceiling fireplace.

Our unique and cozy rooms are thematic in nature. The Peregrine Lodge is regarded as a quiet escape and romantic getaway for most of our guests, and we work hard to foster that environment.

Therefore, it is not an appropriate place for children under 14. Persons who are not registered guests are not permitted on the property. Our guests do not have visitation rights.

LODGEPOLE ROOM:*
Lodgepole furniture and a queen size bed, floor to ceiling fireplace with touches of native american art, and more.

ASPEN ROOM:*
This room has our king size bed. The rock fireplace also features aspen trees, thematic art and more.

DOGWOOD ROOM:*
Our largest room with a queen bed, custom rock fireplace featuring Dogwood trees, thematic art, and more.

* Please note we have a max occupancy of 2 persons per room.

LIVING AREA

The main floor is closed to visitors between January 1 and April 30 each year.

There are no laundry facilities at the lodge.

EATING

We provide an electric water boiler and coffee pot with coffee and tea, sugar and creamer. There is small refrigerator in the room for snacks. There is absolutely no cooking allowed in the rooms. Hot pans, electric skillets or other means of cooking stoves or appliance are not allowed. There is a small microwave in the shared lobby.

There are markets, cafeterias, coffee shops and restaurants located in the valley just 20 minutes away by car from the lodge.

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

We provide satellite TV and DVD players in each bedroom. There are also books and board games available.

INTERNET AVAILABILITY

We offer WiFi to our guests. You will find the password in the guest notebook in the room. We have Starlink internet which is very reliable.


This is an ideal home for those who are seeking upscale cozy winter accommodations inside Yosemite.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn heating thermostat to 50 degrees.
Text Vonnie to let her know when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No cooking in the room.
No flame candles in room. There are LED candles available for your use.
Quiet hours between 10 PM and 7 AM to respect guests in the other rooms and our neighbors.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1314711vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, this apartment is in the mountains. The Ahwahnee is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 29.6 km
  • The Ahwahnee - 41 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 48 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Inside Yosemite Gates! Dogwood Room, Minutes From Valley. Rents Jan-April only. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inside Yosemite Gates! Dogwood Room, Minutes From Valley. Rents Jan-April only.?

As of 22 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inside Yosemite Gates! Dogwood Room, Minutes From Valley. Rents Jan-April only. on 2 February 2027 start from NZ$874, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Inside Yosemite Gates! Dogwood Room, Minutes From Valley. Rents Jan-April only.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Inside Yosemite Gates! Dogwood Room, Minutes From Valley. Rents Jan-April only.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inside Yosemite Gates! Dogwood Room, Minutes From Valley. Rents Jan-April only.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Inside Yosemite Gates! Dogwood Room, Minutes From Valley. Rents Jan-April only. located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this apartment building in Yosemite West is in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Vonnie

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The Yosemite Peregrine Lodge was purchased from Don and Kay Pitts in 2014. Don Pitts, was the US Magistrate/Judge in Yosemite for many years. When he retired in 1992, he and his wife, artist, Kay Pitts, built this beautiful home in Yosemite West. They moved to Fresno and decided to sell their lovely home so others may also enjoy the beauty and solitude of Yosemite.

Vonnie Coombs is the owner and manager of the lodge. She is excited to be able to continue offering this beautiful luxury home for the use of visitors to Yosemite National Park. Like the Pitts, Vonnie shares a love and appreciation for the outdoor lifestyle. Backpacking enthusiast, she has made many trips into the Sierra back country.

She has hiked and backpacked in many amazing places in the US, Canada and Europe but considers Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevadas to be a special place. In 2005 she backpacked the John Muir trail, completing the 245 miles in Yosemite Valley. It was during this trip that the love and awe of the range of light was forever bound inside her.

She is happy to offer this unique home for the enjoyment of guests who appreciate luxury, upscale and artful accommodations in the middle of one of the most wonderful places on earth.

Why they chose this property

Yosemite West is a unique area of Yosemite Park. Centrally located at 6,000 ft. elevation it allow the visitor to easily access Yosemite's many wonders while avoiding the crowding of Yosemite Valley.

This home sits on a quiet wooded hillside with sunset views. Coyotes, bears and deer are often seen as well as a large variety of birds. There are numerous trails to hike right outside the door and in Winter these become excellent cross country ski trails.

Spring and Summer bring lots of wildflowers and Autumn wonderful color changes: dogwoods turn all shades of salmon and burgundy, maples turn yellow and black oaks a burnished gold. All contrasted with the evergreen sugar pines, ponderosas, cedars and fir trees. It isn't just the visual beauty, it smells so good!

At night there are millions of stars! Sunsets like you wouldn't believe

What makes this property unique

Our 3200 sq. ft. home has three bedrooms each with a unique gas fireplace, private bath, TV/DVD, deck. These are on the ground floor adjacent to the carport which means you don’t have to haul your luggage up stairs - only one step from the carport into the foyer.

These are ideal rooms for those who are seeking quality accommodations in a cozy private room. At 6000 feet we get more snow than the valley and we are only minutes by car to the Badger Pass Ski Area. You are in Yosemite West which has the advantage of being away from the crowds of tourists yet central to all of Yosemite’s major attractions.

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