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

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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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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Tunnel View
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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 - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Tunnel View - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Bridalveil Fall - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 41 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
  • ‪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).

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.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests