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Yosemite Refuge Inside Yosemite National Park

Holiday home with a fitness centre, 9-minute walk to Yosemite National Park

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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Gym
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Yosemite National Park, CA

Place, Yosemite National Park
‪13 min walk‬
Place, Badger Pass Ski Area
‪13 min drive‬
Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
‪25 min drive‬
Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Yosemite Refuge Inside Yosemite National Park

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Not suitable for babies 1-3 on stairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, is home to this holiday home. 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.

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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

Yosemite National Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Yosemite Valley - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
Badger Pass Ski Area - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
Tunnel View - 14 min drive - 15.9 km
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 25 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬42 min drive
‪Parkside Pizza - ‬42 min drive
‪The Pink Palace - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yosemite Refuge Inside Yosemite National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite Refuge Inside Yosemite National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yosemite Refuge Inside Yosemite National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yosemite Refuge Inside Yosemite National Park located?

Located in Yosemite West, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

MJ M.

14 September 2024

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

Yosemite West 6 nights in September 2024

Property was lovely.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

1 August 2025

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

Yosemite retreat

What a great place to stay! It was a perfect location, right in the park. We never had to deal with entry into the park after we got there and were able to enjoy everything Yosemite offers. The house was very clean, had a lot of items in the kitchen as well as tons of ice trays! So important when you have lots of long distance hikes planned. My one teen was planning on sleeping on the futon but said it was very uncomfortable so she ended up sleeping on the couch. She said it was very comfortable and had no issues with that. And yes, there are 55 steps from to the house to the garage which is not fun climbing up all of them to leave every morning but it just added to the charm! If we are blessed enough to return to Yosemite we will be returning to this property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

26 July 2021

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

Great Location! Very Close to Yosemite Valley and nicely remodeled house!

We loved the stay at this Yosemite house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

29 June 2024

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

Refuge in Yosemite

Great property! Third stay for us and we’ll be back in a few weeks.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

4 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite

The property was fantastic. It was conveniently located, well equipped, and very clean. The owner was very helpful and available. We enjoyed our stay and enjoyed visiting Yosemite.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 August 2020

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

Nice property and great location

House was clean and nice and very well organized and stocked. Had lots of information for the surrounding areas. Enjoyed staying here for three nights. 30 minutes from Yosemite village.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

31 July 2024

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

Great location within Yosemite

We loved the house and location which put us 30 mins from almost any sight, waterfall, hike we wanted. Closest to Glacier Point Rd. We shopped for food in Groveland on our way in and we ate most meals there. We made and packed our own lunches as we would spend the day out in the park.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Greg D.

22 April 2025

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

April Visit to Yosemite

We recently stayed for 5 nights at the "Yosemite Refuge" cabin located in Yosemite West. The cabin's location is excellent, situated within Yosemite National Park but nicely away from the busy crowds and traffic, making it a peaceful retreat. The cabin itself is well-appointed, comfortably heated, and features very comfortable beds, which made our stay enjoyable.However, potential guests should be aware that the cabin sits significantly below roadside level, requiring you to navigate approximately three flights of stairs (over 100 steps) each time you go to or from your vehicle. This important detail is not clearly indicated in the property's description, and it can be quite challenging, especially if multiple trips are needed to unload luggage or supplies.Overall, the cabin is lovely, but guests should prepare for the substantial stair climb when arriving or leaving.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie J.

3 June 2023

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

Great landing pad!

Beds were comfy, location was convenient (30 minutes to valley, 30 minutes to mariposa). Loved cooking all of our own meals. The steps to the house were killer after 3 full hiking days but it is a mountain location so some elevation is reasonable :)

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maike L.

25 June 2023

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

Great house

Very nice house located in Yosemite West within the park which makes it a great location for hiking trips in Yosemite Valley, Mariposa Grove and Glacier Point. The house is very comfortable and is a great place to relax after a day of hiking. We loved the deck outside and watching deer and chipmunks. The kitchen is very well equipped so we could cook full meals there. Great stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

10 June 2023

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

Recharge

Once again a beautiful property filled with everything you need. Not a single thing to complain about. Lori was the perfect host! We will be looking to stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yannelly C.

12 May 2025

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

Fantastic Cabin!

We had an amazing time while staying in Yosemite West. We had a party of 6 with ages ranging from 51 to 2 years old. The cabin is extremely well stocked with all pots, pans, cups, utensils, cooking ware, soap, detergent, paper towels and toilet paper. Plenty of towels for everyone. The cabin was extremely clean and well organized. All switches and outlets are labeled and the owner has provided a well organized binder full of helpful information. The home was extremely comfortable and located at the midpoint of all of our activities. For my fellow travelers who are from the City like me, please know that the wifi is spotty at best because you are in the middle of a forest. Only checking emails and receiving a few texts. Please make sure you pre-load any movies, videos or games for your little ones before you reach the park! Also, there is a tv / dvd player with a large selection of dvd’s but not a lot for little ones so you may want to bring a few with you. I did not see a crib, pack n play or high chair so please reach out to the owner if you happen to need these. There is also a large selection of games and puzzles which we enjoyed immensely. For those with mobility challenges, please know that there are stairs leading down to the cabin from the main road which some may find challenging. Luckily we had no issues with it. The communication and check in process was fast, and simple. Overall I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

22 September 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Great location - nice remodeled house

Our party of two couples really enjoyed our stay at Yosemite Refuge. The house is nicely located to reach the Valley and nearby sites. The house was comfy with two bedrooms, each with adjoining bath, at separate ends of the upstairs hallway. We cooked in each night and loved the well stocked, open plan kitchen. The welcome binder contained helpful local info and hiking recommendations. And the sunset views from the living room across to the distant mountain range were amazing! Our only minor issue was the Owner was not very communicative on how we would receive our check in info. It would have been nice to have known what email address to look for (did not contain any part their name and went into spam). We also did not receive responses to VBRO messages. However the check in instructions, once found, were very clear and the directions to the house and info on what to expect were spot on. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon W.

24 June 2024

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

Great home base for Yosemite

This was our 2nd time renting this house and we’ll be back again. We go with 2 families (4 adults and 2 kids). Each bedroom has a futon/ foldout for 1 person which is perfect for us. Each family has a room and a bathroom, and plenty of space. It’s a 20 minute drive down to the valley, and if you get an early start you will not have a problem with parking. If you get a later start you can park nearby to one of the shuttle stops, but the NPS is still monitoring how many cars enter the park so it’s not too bad even if you don’t head down until midday. Be aware that there are summer blackouts and the power could be out a few hours. There are battery powered lanterns in the house, but you might want to bring your own flashlights if you want to try to play a board game or read during a blackout. Or if you’ve been hiking all day just go to bed early. If the power is out - just FYI, so is the hot water! You can tell the kids it’s to make it more like camping. We took bikes with us, and there’s plenty of room in the garage to stash the bikes when you aren’t taking them down to the valley, but you might need to take a hitch mounted bike rack off to close the garage door. We have a VW ID4 and we fit with about an inch to spare with the rack on, but plenty of room with it off. It’s a manual garage door so you can check before you close it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola R.

8 September 2025

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

28 August 2025

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

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

D'Anne F.

22 August 2025

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

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Duncan B.

15 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tres F.

4 July 2025

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

Never fails!

Once again we had a wonderful stay. This was our fourth time staying here and we are looking to book next year. While the entryway steps could be challenging we really don’t have issues. Thanks Lori!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice M.

19 June 2025

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

Yosemite

Very nice, great location, excellent communication, had a good time!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

20 September 2024

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

Fantastic home base

This home was a fantastic base for our get away in Yosemite. Convenient location, super quiet, and beautiful sunset facing patio. House was fully stocked with paper goods, hand and dish soap, and towels. We had a one time issue with the breaker opening when the A/C, microwave and toaster were on at once. Other than that, no issues with the home. A super big convenience for us was an outlet in the garage to plug in our vehicle at night. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor E.

26 August 2024

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

Excellent option to stay inside park

If you’re looking to stay inside the park and avoid lines, this is a great option! Yosemite west is well situated to the most popular spots. The house is a bit rustic but that adds to the charm. Very comfortable considering you’re in the middle of a national park!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

23 August 2024

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

Yosemite Visit

Yosemite Refuge was a great place to stay during our visit to Yosemite National Park. The host was more than accommodating and the house was nicely decorated and set up for our visit. We enjoyed the nice deck. The location was very convenient to all the things we wanted to do in the park. We would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

12 August 2024

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

Best location inside Yosemite

We were happy with well stocked kitchen. It was a fun stay. Watched the dvd’s and puzzled in evenings.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby C.

2 August 2024

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

Great stay in Yosemite!

We had a great time at this cabin, and our host was awesome! She communicated in a timely manner, and was so helpful! We loved our visit to Yosemite, and this place was in a great location! It was very clean and had all the essentials.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2

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2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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About the area

Yosemite National Park

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Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

MJ M.

Yosemite West 6 nights in September 2024

MJ M.

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Yosemite retreat

Ann P.

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Great Location! Very Close to Yosemite Valley and nicely remodeled house!

Heather B.

10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

Refuge in Yosemite

Howard F.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Yosemite

Peggy W.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice property and great location

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Great location within Yosemite

Nancy H.

8/10 Good

Greg D.

April Visit to Yosemite

Greg D.

10/10 Excellent

Annie J.

Great landing pad!

Annie J.

10/10 Excellent

Maike L.

Great house