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. Travelling with kids? Consider Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and El Portal Market.
Pioneer Yosemite History Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Wawona Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Yosemite Valley - 40 min drive - 37.4 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
Jackalope's Bar and Grill - 15 min drive
Timberloft Pizzeria - 15 min drive
Narrow Gauge Inn - 18 min drive
Summerdale BBQ Cookout @ Tenaya - 16 min drive
Embers Restaurant - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Place to Call Home - Cabin INSIDE Yosemite! - Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Place to Call Home - Cabin INSIDE Yosemite! - Dog Friendly!?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Place to Call Home - Cabin INSIDE Yosemite! - Dog Friendly! on 30 January 2027 start from NZ$1,818, 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 Place to Call Home - Cabin INSIDE Yosemite! - Dog Friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Place to Call Home - Cabin INSIDE Yosemite! - Dog Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Place to Call Home - Cabin INSIDE Yosemite! - Dog Friendly!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Place to Call Home - Cabin INSIDE Yosemite! - Dog Friendly! located?
This family-friendly Yosemite National Park holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Wawona Visitor Center and Wawona Golf Course. Pioneer Yosemite History Center and Yosemite Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Place To Call Home and its location in the park. We’d love to welcome you back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
sarah p.
18 September 2026
September at Place to call home
The perfect spot for 2 couples to relax, revel in the beauty, cook good meals indoors and out, enjoy the wonderful swimming, and savor a relaxing 4 nights in this charming cabin.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
D T.
14 July 2026
Beautiful home well located Yosemite base
Beautiful, quiet, clean! Well located for all Yosemite adventures. Property management team very kind and responsive. Beautiful outdoor dining space. Well stocked kitchen. Plenty of space to spread out. Great front porch. Easy to find.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful surroundings, as well as the convenient location for your Yosemite adventures. It's great to know that the outdoor dining area, well-stocked kitchen, spacious layout, and cozy front porch helped make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team and are always happy to assist our guests throughout their stay. Thank you again for choosing The Love Yosemite! Team, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing mountain getaway soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Luke I.
22 February 2026
Amazing experience with so much snow!
The accommodations were perfect. We will definitely be booking this cabin again!
We really loved this house. The location was perfect- close to many park attractions while being very private and quiet. Though the house has a cozy and rustic feel, it is beautifully equipped. We loved the puzzles and books, and it was easy to find everything. We brought in our own food and were happy with that choice since the house isn’t convenient to restaurants. I would suggest to anyone who plans to cook that, although the kitchen is well appointed, it doesn’t have basic pantry items such as cooking oil and spices, and those things should be brought in. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants to visit Yosemite and stay in the park, and wants some peace and quiet at the end of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're so happy to hear you loved the home, especially the peaceful and private setting while still being close to Yosemite’s attractions. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the cozy, rustic feel and appreciated the books and puzzles as part of your stay. We also really appreciate your helpful note about bringing pantry staples like oils and spices, that’s great insight for future guests planning to cook. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we’d be honored to host you anytime you return to Yosemite!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Linda B.
2 November 2025
restful
Enjoyed our stay very much. Would have given a 5 but the pillows were awful and the pots and pans were bad. Everything else was great. It was a very quiet cabin and had everything one would need. Stayed three nights.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lisa G.
16 June 2025
Yosemite visit
Excellent listing! Acurate, clean, convient!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
We truly appreciate your feedback, Lisa! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again.
Highly recommended location and home. Beautiful setting and home.
Our stay was a highlight of our trip. What a wonderful home in every way from the rooms, variety of dishes, gas grill, outdoor seating and setting, etc. loved the quiet neighborhood and access to river and hikes. The hosts were wonderful also.
Spacious, well appointed and comfortable. Great location. We had a wonderful time and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2025
Thank you, Karen! We’re so glad you enjoyed the space, comfort, and location during your stay. It’s wonderful to hear you had a great time, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime for another Yosemite visit!
Best place to stay! Lots of room. Clean and welcoming. A backyard to have a bbq. Next time I’m bringing my grandson’s dog. That dog would have had his own room! Amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for sharing that the home is clean and spacious. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the grill and had an amazing experience!
Super comfortable, clean, and well appointed cabin for our family of 5 inside the park, which was clutch to avoid the traffic at the park entry gate. Enjoyed exploring the Wawona area the first day to unwind before taking the 45 minute drive into the valley the following day for spectacular mountain and waterfall views. Great stay overall. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Tim, it was a pleasure hosting you at Place to Call Home. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and that you felt the home was well appointed. We are delighted to hear that your family enjoyed the location for exploring Yosemite and Wawona.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jan C.
13 April 2026
Great Week in Wawona
The home was comfortable, well furnished, and cozy.
A few small refinements I would recommend:
The dish soap dispenser was a continual irritant: too flimsy and did not pump well.
I would replace the can opener, it was difficult to operate. The dish towels were very worn and thin. We would have appreciated if hand towels had been available in the bathrooms.
The bedrooms were great, beds were comfortable and the bedding was very nice. We loved the shower amenities of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were appreciated.
WiFi was very good and stayed online during a very strong storm.
I would add the “no campfires”to the description in the listing, so there can be no confusion.
The small electric fireplace stove was very enjoyable. We loved our stay and the location was ideal.
We loved our stay in this beautiful cabin! Very spacious for us and our two dogs, and it would accommodate a family with children very well. The furnishings were cozy and inviting, and the infrared stove was nice to have for early mornings and late evenings. The loft was great for watching tv - so many available channels! It was also very convenient, located near the historic Wawona Hotel (closed for renovations), the Wawona historic district - don't miss the covered bridge - and only about an hour from Glacier Point and Yosemite Valley, both beautiful drives. There is a well-stocked store at the end of the road where the cabin is located, and there are shuttles to Yosemite Valley from there, too. We will definitely return, and we have been telling our friends, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026
Thank you for being our guest in Yosemite, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for sharing your experience, and that the home is beautiful, spacious and cozy. We're glad you loved the proximity to the sights of Wawona and Yosemite as well as the little local market. We look forward to hosting you and the pups again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eytan D.
26 April 2022
Guest Review
The perfect Yosemite vacation! We could not be happier with the cabin, location and hosts. The cabin was absolutely beautiful, very spacious and comfortable. There is also a fully functional kitchen with everything needed. The grounds around the cabin are perfect for outdoor activities, grilling and games. The location is almost as close to Yosemite Valley without being in the valley itself and is also peaceful, quiet and private. Will definitely stay here again next time we visit!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
20 October 2025
5
A lovely return visit for us that did not disappoint! We enjoyed the outdoor gathering options in the shared clearing, eating outdoors and enjoying the morning and evening light. Plenty of wildlife to observe including the Raven pair. Cozy and warm with a rustic vibe. The nearby hike to Swinging Bridge is a must do along with Meadow loop and Chilnualna Falls. The Mariposa Grove is nearby and Glacier Point is on the way to Yosemite valley. Make sure to walk across the covered bridge to the kid favorite History Center. We loved having a piano and loft for movie night where everyone can join in! Book early! Thank you!
From first glance inside the cabin door, to the discovery of a swimming hole less than a mile away, to holding babies on the porch and cooking group meals, “A Place to Call Home” was everything our family wanted and needed.
It was perfect. Only snaffoo was in missing the written directions about, “First cabin on the right of the entrance road.” Be sure to not completely trust your gps. Thank you for a fabulous time celebrating family and new twin babies!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2025
Thank you for staying with us, we're glad to hear you have a wonderful time! Thank you for sharing that you loved the homes location and outdoor space. It was a pleasure to host you!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melissa T.
11 August 2022
Keeping family traditions!
Our family has been coming to Wawona for over 50 years and this was our first time staying on this side if the river. We rented both Peace of Mine and Place Called Home together which gave our family the space and togetherness that we look for in our gathering. Access to the river is excellent from this location. The cabin land is quiet, well maintained and inviting. Hammocks, piano, and corn-hole games are a big plus. Our kids loved playing here and our dogs were joyous. The large deck and dining table at Peace of Mine was perfect for our family dinners and hangouts. The historical bedroom in Place Called Home was like visiting a piece of California history. These cabins helped to bring forth the magic of Wawona and the peace of Yosemite's mountains. I look forward to going back.
Inside Yosemite in May less than an hour to Valley
Arrived from FL through Fresno (FAT) Airport which is 1.5 hrs. drive to the cabin, stopped at Hillside Supermarket (28420 Yosemite Springs Pkwy) on the way for groceries, it's the last well stocked one from Fresno. Cabin directions and location are excellent! Inside Yosemite between the Mariposa Grove and Glacier Point Rd, about 50 minutes to Yosemite Valley area and Curry Village. We had 6 adults with plenty of room and the property sleeps 9 with good privacy and accommodations. Kitchen is well stocked just as listed and very clean and comfortable. We had easy access to Yosemite without having to worry about entrance lines and reservations each day (which begin later in the summer). Also hiked Hetch Hetchy reservoir to Wapama Falls which was about 1-1.5 hrs drive away. Our group hiked to base of Half Dome, valley floor to top of El Cap via upper Yosemite Falls (took 12 hours), Mist Trail to Vernal Falls and down the John Muir Trail, Mirror Lake, etc. We saw deer near the property and were able to see bears at Mirror Lake and upper Yosemite Falls, coyotes in valley, a fox and a weasel. The owners are responsive and good communicators. There is a ‘sister’ cabin for rent too so you can have a larger group comfortably. I highly recommend this cabin!! It’s hard to know what’s a good location until you go and this was perfect. At the base of the cabin road is a gas station and little grocery for used up or forgotten items. Don't hesitate, book it now!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
Thank you so much, Charlotte! We’re absolutely delighted you and your group had such a memorable Yosemite adventure and that Place to Call Home was the perfect base for your trip. It sounds like you made the most of your time exploring the trails, waterfalls, and wildlife, what an incredible list of hikes and sightings! We’re glad you found the location, kitchen, and setup comfortable and convenient for your group.
We truly appreciate your detailed tips for future guests and your kind words about our communication. It was a joy hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime for another Yosemite getaway!
My family enjoyed a quiet and regenerative night at those cabin before proceeding into Yosemite the next day. The 11am checkout time was perfect to allow us time to get ready and go.
Beautiful spot.
NC
Yosemite is huge! This cabin is a 15 minute drive to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, 35 minutes drive to groceries (Oakhurst), 2 minute drive to a smaller convenience store. About 40 minutes to Curry Village in Yosemite which was very close to many incredible hikes. The cabin itself was super cute, quiet and comfortable. Communication with hosts was very easy. Would definitely stay again!