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Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park

Cabin in Yosemite National Park with kitchen and patio

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Room
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Yosemite Valley
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
  • Place, Tunnel View
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park

This cabin is one of the few properties that is actually located inside Yosemite National Park, with the shortest drive to Yosemite Village. The 7 mile drive from the cabin to Yosemite Village is a breathtaking descent with plenty of iconic photo opportunities.

We’ve been renting our beautiful cabin for 15 years now and have never received a negative review. However, we were previously listed on a private site and have just now made the switch to VRBO, which is why we have no reviews (yet!).

This beautiful, custom-built, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin is perfect for your Yosemite basecamp. We can accommodate up to 5 guests with a truly comfy pullout queen sofa couch, in addition to the 2 upstairs bedrooms.

After a day of hiking and exploring the park, return home to your quiet cabin with its well stocked kitchen and outdoor propane grill, for a lovely dinner on the deck while watching the sun set over the sierras. Both the front and back decks have tables and chairs for group outdoor dining. If you want a break from the crowds in the park, the Foresta area where are cabin is located, is the perfect area to explore on foot from your front door.

We’ve put so much love, care, and thoughtfulness into this cabin, all of which will be apparent when you first step foot inside. Our housekeeper lives next door and takes care of it as though it were her own. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Road conditions in the Foresta area; there is a main paved road into the Foresta area. The access roads to the cabins, are hard, dirt/gravel packed roads that are fine during summer/fall dry months, however, they can be more difficult with snow and ice on the ground.

For my winter guests, I want to make sure they understand winter road issues. The Foresta area of the park doesn't often get a great deal of snow, but that said, every winter there will be one, or two, good snow falls that can make access to the cabin difficult. Winter of 2022-23 was an exceptional doozy for snow! The park actually closed due to snow for over two weeks!

The county plows the main paved road into the Foresta area, where these cabins are located, but not the access roads. We have some local plowing and snow blowers to try to clear the approximately 1/4 mile access road to our cabin, but the dirt/gravel road would be too damaged by a plow to clear to dirt level.
The ideal vehicle for a winter visit would have 4-wheel drive with higher clearance.

The park service states that during the months of November - April, all visitors should be carrying snow tire cables and know how to use them. Call NPS road & weather, prior to your departure.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be included in total guest headcount
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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:
Load and start the dishwasher
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, lock the doors and return the keys
Remove all food from refrigerator and empty grease from bbque tray. Take to trash dumpsters off road on the way into Foresta.
Wipe down kitchen counters and microwave.
Leave used linens/towels by washing machine.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
County permit and septic system determine the total numbers of guests allowed. Please declare total guest count including children over 1 y.o.
No smoking, or outdoor fires of any kind.
Do not leave food or coolers (even empty) outside or in vehicles.

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
Property Registration Number 2012046

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite National Park, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite Valley and Yosemite National Park. El Portal Market and Yosemite Museum are also worth visiting.
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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Valley - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Tunnel View - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • El Portal Market - 18 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 31 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬24 min drive
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Yosemite Valley and within 9 miles (15 km) of Merced River and El Portal Market. Sierra National Forest and Bridalveil Fall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth Ann S.

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

Quietest place on earth.

Best ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine A., Wisconsin

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

Yosemite vacation

Great location and awesome house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

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

Wonderful place! Conveniently located within the YNP.

Perfect little hide away but still in the park. Comfortable and cozy cabin☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

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

Just an amazing cabin!

This cabin was spectacular! It was clean, comfortable, and beautiful! It was also in an amazing location. This was the perfect spot for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paula j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy with good directions. Cabin was very clean. Only negative was lighting was not adequate. Needs brighter canned lighting downstairs. TV was inoperable. Otherwise it was a wonderful adventure. Great way to see Yosemite.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Perfect week near Yosemite Valley

Owl Moon Cabin was ideal for its coziness and closeness to the Valley. We had everything we needed. Loved the middle of the night coyotes!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Close to Yosemite Valley

Great cabin with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Close enough to Yosemite Valley to enjoy all the amenities and far enough away to get away from the crowds. It was so easy to communicate with the owner. Beds were comfortable. I’m happy to recommend this cute little cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry & Shelle C.

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

Great cabin in the park!

We really enjoyed our stay at Owl Moon Cabin! The cabin was clean, well furnished and supplied with everything we needed. We really liked being in the park and having a waterfall hike right in the neighborhood. The host and caretaker were fantastic, responding right away to any inquiries. We were only minutes from the valley which was great. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Yosemite Blow Out

Stayed with my brother for our annual blow out trip. The cabin was quiet, clean and very comfortable. BBQed every night and ate dinner on the deck. Very easy and close drive to the Yosemite Valley for hiking. I highly recommend the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Trip with family

My sister, daughter and I enjoyed being able to stay within the park. The accomodations were exactly as described. Our beds were comfy! One thing a traveler should know about is the occasional power outage. We had one that lasted over 6 hours one afternoon into the evening. If my sister had come that uses a CPAP, this would have been a problem. Something to consider, there is no generator on site.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and comfortable and location was nice and central to reach various areas of Yosemite. Kitchen was well stocked as described which was great since we ate all of our evening meals at the house. Pillows on the beds were very uncomfortable and the description of the wifi we felt was misleading. Not only could you not download or stream but we could barely send an email. Having the land line for communication was good but needing to send some work emails, we actually had to do that from the park where we had better service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owl Moon and Foresta are such gems. Located within the park, you can spend the day in the valley, and have a fully equipped cabin to return to at the end of the day. Comfortable beds, two full bathrooms, a well stocked kitchen, and AC - what more could you ask for?! WiFi is just enough to check email, but not enough for working or streaming Netflix (too bad ). The power did go out while we were there, which the owner says is not unexpected. The cabin has flashlights in every room and water in the bathrooms to flush toilets. And we grilled that night since there was plenty of light outside. Felt like the cabin is well prepared for short power outages.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Owl Moon Cabin is perfect! My friends and I enjoyed it, would stay here again and definitely recommend it to friends. The cabin's location is great - inside the park, about 1.2 hour from Yosemite Valley, feels remote but there are neighbors close by but not visible.There are two big decks and was so nice sitting outside. The inside is wonderful - 2 big bedrooms with comfortable beds, nice carpeting in most of the cabin, the bathrooms were big, the kitchen fully stocked, and the wood in the cabin was beautiful. The place was very clean and felt like home. The owner was very responsive and accommodating, allowing us to stay on the deck after checkout as we needed a tow truck for our car. You will love staying in this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place to stay within Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, quiet, easy drive to Yosemite Valley. Well worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ted b.

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

Owl Moon Cabin

We spent 4 nights, my wife and I and two close friends who were visiting us from Louisiana, driving to Yosemite Valley, and hiking there and in the Giant Sequoia Grove and climbing Vernal Falls. The cabin was very nice and well appointed for our needs. The space allowed for privacy and also conversation and eating areas, and the Foresta area was very quiet and beautiful and allowed for local hiking to Foresta Falls without having to drive at all. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie r.

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

Perfect

Wonderful drive each day into the valley. Cabin is as described. No negatives, all good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Perfect!

Super quiet, clean, and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

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

Great Yosemite Cabin

Our family of four had a great stay! The cabin is well furnished and is a wonderful location to spend a lot of quality time in Yosemite valley. We enjoyed spending our mornings and afternoons at the park and dinner and evenings around the kitchen table playing cards. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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

Weekend getaway

The property was perfect for our getaway! Very clean, comfortable accommodations, amazing view of the night sky every night. We thoroughly enjoyed our time out in the park and cannot wait to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ken k.

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

Private cabin inside Yosemite

Great location! So nice to start your day in the park without dealing with the traffic to enter. Very peaceful and secluded setting for the cabin. Bedrooms were big and nice. Only drawback was no TV service, but that was not priority.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

Yosemite getaway

Great cabin in an excellent location for exploring Yosemite. Cabin matched the description as listed and had everything we needed for our stay. Foresta creek and waterfall an easy walk from the cabin. Easy communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Amazing place

Loved our stay here! It was clean, great location and had everything we needed! Super cute cabin, comfy beds and plenty of room for our family of 4! Great communication from host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

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

Lovely Cabin

Our family of 4 enjoyed our time at Owl Moon Cabin. It was the perfect location for us: close to the valley for picking up any supplies and as close to Tioga Road as possible while still being in the park. The cabin was extremely clean and a lot of thought was put into making it practical. We experienced a brief power outage due to a wildfire outside the park and the cabin was outfitted with everything needed: extra water for toilets, flashlights, etc. Lucy was responsive with questions and we appreciated that she checked in when she received a notification from PG&E regarding the power outage. Our cellphone provider had no coverage (AT&T), and the internet was sufficient for browsing, emails and most of our internet needs. We loved that the cabin was comfortable and in quiet neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your cabin with our family, we hope to visit in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lucy Snyder

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My family has lived and worked in Yosemite National Park and rented out our cabin since 2004. We love sharing this sweet Owl Moon Cabin with guests worldwide.

Why they chose this property

Pride of ownership in this custom cabin, located in the quietest, least impacted and closest private inholding to the Yosemite Valley floor. The Owl Moon Cabin is new to VRBO, but has been listed on a private site, no longer in service and has never received a negative review. I have guest book comments with rave reviews and guests who return every year.

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