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Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park

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Front View
Front View
Spa
Beautiful Yosemite Falls - just a few minutes away!
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Yosemite, CA
  • Yosemite National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Badger Pass Ski Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park

The Cedar Chalet is located inside Yosemite National Park in a small private development called Yosemite West. When staying at the Chalet you do not need a separate entrance reservation to the park that are required for other park visitors. The home is centrally located to all of the Park's major attractions. Yosemite Valley is 20 minutes away - Glacier Point is 25-30 minutes - The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees is 35 minutes and Badger Pass Ski Resort (renowned for it's ski school for young skiers) is located 8 miles away. The home has all of the amenities you'd want in a vacation getaway - Satellite TV, Pool Table, a Sauna and a Spa. The Chalet sleeps up to 10 people in 3 bedrooms, a loft with 2 queen size aero beds and a sofa bed. The beds all feature pillow top mattresses & down comforters for the perfect night's sleep. The chalet has traditional gas heating, as well as a wood stove. Treat yourself to the best location in the Park with all of the amenities you'd want for your ultimate Yosemite Vacation.

Property manager

Jessie or Eric Rotsten
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small pet dogs allowed. $25/night per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash used towels and place in the dryer. Start dryer. (You may skip towel washing if you are leaving early and text owner so that housekeeper can arrive early to do them)
Take all trash with you. There is no trash can at the property as it attracts bears. Dumpsters are available in the Bridal Veil Falls parking lot and behind Wawona Store if you are leaving via Hwy 41
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Take all trash with you at the end of your stay we do not have garbage pick up. Trash may be disposed at Bridal Veil Falls parking lot.

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
Property Registration Number 600008

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, this chalet 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 skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Yosemite, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tunnel View - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 32 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park located?

Located in Yosemite West, this chalet 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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 350 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stacey L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, conveniently located for daily excursion to YNP and surrounding areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEANNA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and perfect access to yosemite valley
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois L.

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

Inside the Park

This house has all you need to compliment your stay in Yosemite. The hot tub was a great place to wind down and relax the muscles after hiking all day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Excellent Quiet Retreat

Very impressed with this spot--it's a good location within Yosemite West with good views looking to the west. Everything worked extremely well and the owner was very responsive and kind. Would repeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great Experience at Yosemite

The property is about 15 minutes away from the breathtaking tunnel view—best you’ll get for larger parties. Amenities were great, kitchen is upgraded and nice. Beds and showers were ok for evening and mornings preparing for and recovering from adventures in the park. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

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

Great well stocked house

Everything was very clean and well stocked. Comfortable. As advertised. Just fyi to the owner, the nite light in the downstiars bathroom is burned out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place!

This is a great property with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merinda T.

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

Annual Snow Trip

We have been coming here for several years. This is beautiful clean property with a great host! Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Yosemite National Park Get Away House

Wonderful stay at the Chalet! We enjoyed the All-in-One family Style open kitchen/ dining room/ pool table/ wood fireplace/ wooden A-framed ceiling/ cozy furniture around tv/ starlink. The beds and linens very good/ upstairs master suite has reading nook and a very clean sauna. Family 5-adults. Weekend stay 40min drive to valley for all day sunny hikes. 3” snow night of departure. Very memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Great place to stay with Family

It was just like home away from home a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich F.

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

Family from Australia enjoys Yosemite

Perfect for family fun indoors and for hiking and enjoying the park
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Memorable

Great location able to walk behind the house to a ridge when not ready to drive down to the valley. Hot tub was a blast with the cold weather. We loved the house and layout- better than the pictures, which is usually the other way around. Kitchen had everything including coffee filters and trash bags which is great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The home was amazing and Yosemite is always nice. However I will never book with Expedia again they did give me the code to the door and had to contact the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Yosemite Visit

Great location and nice comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

August

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and well-stocked

Pros - great location, very accessible to Yosemite; well stocked kitchen with lots of dishes, cooking equipment, and lots of basic household supplies, which is helpful since a real grocery store is an hour away. Beautiful view, hot tub is great as is wood burning stove. Beds are comfortable and the area is peaceful. Pool table and TV with some major streaming services is a plus. Cozy and comfortable for relaxing and some fun games. Great place to hang out after long day in the park.Cons - inaccurate listing, only has one pullout couch instead of 2 double futons (and 3 bedrooms, not 4; pullout couch is in an open loft area next to a bedroom and right above the living room); 10 people (listing count) could not fit here, 8 max; have to haul all your trash and recycling into the park or host will charge a fee; must wash and dry all towels prior to departure (or be charged a fee) but dryer isn’t working well so towels wouldn’t dry after multiple cycles. Only 7 bath towels even though listing says it can accommodate up to 10 guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

Great place to stay

What a great place. Very close to take in all of Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome M.

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

Great family place to stay

We rented this house for a hiking trip in Yosemite and it was perfect. The house was in a good location and well-maintained. I had my two sons and grandson with me and we had a great time. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor E.

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

yosemite

Great property, as advertised. We had a great stay and are excited to come back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy R.

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

Lovely spot to recharge

The home hd everything we needed to relax after long days enjoying the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad E.

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

Amazing Stay

Our family recently stayed at the Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park, and even though the weather didn’t cooperate with snow, we couldn’t have asked for a better getaway. The property is truly a gem, combining comfort, charm, and an unbeatable location right inside Yosemite!The Chalet is beautifully designed and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. The cozy wood stove and plush bedding made every night feel like a retreat, and the kids absolutely loved the pool table. We also took full advantage of the sauna and spa—such a treat after a day of exploring (or in our case, cozying up indoors during the rain).We’re already planning our next trip and hoping for some snow next time to fully experience all the area has to offer.Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

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

Great location and lots of space

This was a great location for us to get to the valley as well as the Mariposa Sequoia Grove.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin K.

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

Great Location

The house had all the basics that we needed. We did have an issue with the outdoor grill due to it not being cleaned out in a while, but the owner was quick to respond. Location was definitely a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

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

Storybook stay

We had a lovely stay. Very quiet and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils/pans The property manager, Eric, was very attentive and helpful. FYI, the driveway is steep so enter from the uphill side and stay to the left for the first 8-10 feet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Perfect location

The Storybook Chalet is everything we hoped it would be. The home is very comfortable with enough space for the whole family. The hot tub was a perfect way to end the day. The location is perfect to get to major hike locations with being smack dab in the middle of glacier point and the valley. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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