The Jumping Deer is centrally located inside the gates of Yosemite National Park! We are 30 minutes south of the Yosemite Valley, and 5 miles from Badger Pass ski area and 30 minutes (15 miles) from Glacier Point. The Jumping Deer is a one bedroom, fully equipped apartment inside the Yosemite National Park. The Jumping Deer Apartment has its own private entrance and sleeps up to 4 people. There are about 50 stairs leading to the entrance.
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Yosemite National Park
Located in Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, this cabin is in the mountains. 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.
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 25 min drive - 28.8 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
The River Restaurant and Lounge - 46 min drive
Parkside Pizza - 46 min drive
The Pink Palace - 49 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is INSIDE the Gate of Yosemite Park! WiFi Cozy pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at INSIDE the Gate of Yosemite Park! WiFi Cozy?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at INSIDE the Gate of Yosemite Park! WiFi Cozy?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is INSIDE the Gate of Yosemite Park! WiFi Cozy located?
Located in Yosemite West, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Property was exactly as described - easy check in and check out. Had all of the basics you need for a simple home base inside the park.
Christopher Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
4/10 Poor
Carol S.
3 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointed
Although the location is great for visiting Yosemite NP. We were disappointed in this property. The dining table & pots/pans were not clean when we arrived; the dishwasher had dirty dishes in it. The smoke detectors were not operating; one removed & the second covered with a bag. Outside porch area was littered. Guest book very dated (10 yr old information).
Clean property nestled deep into a neighborhood. It was conveniently located for exploring Yosemite. It was warm during the day without A/C but the host provided a fan. We opened the windows at night and it cooled down nicely. There are a lot of stairs down to get to the property entrance and then you have to walk the stairs back up. Not bad, but thought I would mention that this isn’t a property to stay in for anyone who cannot comfortable climb stairs. It’s would guess it’s about three flights. Property was clean, well-stocked, and comfortable. We don't recommend using the grill until the grates have been replaced. Neighbor had a “No Tourist” sign, but didn’t bother us.
It’s exactly as listed, a one bedroom apartment with one sofa. Ideal for a couple or small family. The only complaint I have is that the WiFi password wasn’t the one originally provided and had to message the host, which isn’t easy on an area of no mobile reception. Host should change wifi settings in communications.
A high school friend and I were reuniting for a girls' weekend visiting Yosemite. This was a great spot for us, with one bed and one couch, plus kitchen and a small living space, all within Yosemite National Park. It was very easy access to the valley, and we were able to get there before the crowds in the morning. The place was very clean and cozy and made for a wonderful weekend.
First time to Yosemite and we were very pleased with this accommodation - a peaceful spot to rest after adventuring for the day. We recommend this spot!
Location was great for our day trips to Yosemite Park. The neighborhood was quiet and serene, and the property manager was friendly, helpful, and responsive. Unit was as described and would give higher rating but unfortunately the sofa bed mattress was really uncomfortable for my son. Also, unit was not thoroughly cleaned very well before we arrived.
The room was clean and suited our simple needs; however, the upper rental controlled our heat, so we were at their mercy. I’m not sure this was intentional, but when the upper rental was empty, we had no heat from the registers and could regulate the temperature in our apartment with an electric fireplace. As soon as the family upstairs arrived, our room was very warm.
The cabin was roomy and clean with a kitchen, bedroom, living room, plus a balcony and grill. Since it's inside the park it was easy to travel around the park each day.
This one-bedroom rental met our needs while spending a long weekend visiting Yosemite NP. The property is within the gates of the NP so you don’t even need to leave the park. In fact, we would have likely missed the most beautiful viewpoint of Tunnel View if we hadn’t been navigating to the rental. Access to glacier point is minutes away from the house. There was a spacious kitchen, comfortable bed and decent shower with good water pressure. Not a bad price for the great location but not a luxury stay by any means.