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The Peregrine Lodge in Yosemite National Park.
Lodge with stars
Lots of windows give our lodge an open airy view to the sierras.
Upper deck
Stairs to upper deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Yosemite National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Badger Pass Ski Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining Area

About this property

Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates, our luxury home is minutes from valley attractions.

Luxury Vacation Home Rental

Located inside the gates of Yosemite National Park, our 3 bedroom (plus a den with a pull out couch), 3 bath 3200 square foot multi-level luxury home will delight and enchant you. We are just a short drive to both Badger Pass Ski Area and the Yosemite Valley for your ice skating, snow shoeing, and skiing adventures if we have snow in December or for early spring (April). During the summer months, we are located within 20 minutes of the Valley floor and 6 miles from the turn off on the 41 to get to Glacier Point.

The benefits of staying at our home inside Yosemite National Park are many. By actually being inside the National Park gates, you avoid the long lines going in and out of the entrance stations. At peak season, this can be an hour or more wait time just to enter the park. This allows you to experience leisurely mornings enjoying the peace and solitude of our quiet community before taking off to see the many attractions in the park.

After a day of soaking up the wonders of Yosemite, our home is only a short drive out of the crowded valley where you will return and enjoy the evening in the great lounge taking in the sunset through our picture windows while relaxing in our comfortable and cozy furniture. Weather permitting, enjoy the grand deck while observing birds and wildlife such as coyotes, squirrels, black bears and deer. Sit back and relax while watching the sunset turn to a glorious star-filled sky. Find the constellations and count the shooting stars. This is a place away from the crowded Yosemite Valley floor, a place for evening relaxation. Sit back and enjoy the wind whispering through the cedars, pines and dogwoods.

While campers in the valley experience the haze and smog of hundreds of campfires, you will marvel at the clear night skies while listening to the sounds of the forest from the large decks! You will love our starry nights and pine scented mornings at Yosemite Peregrine Lodge. This is a clean, well maintained home that offers the ideal home base for your Yosemite experience. Views, mature pines and peace. Please, no smoking, no pets.

Attractions and distances

The distance from Yosemite West to famous landmarks are: Badger Pass Ski Area 6.5 miles (10,5 km), Tunnel View 8.3 miles (13,4 km), Bridalveil Falls 9.8 miles (15,8 km), Wawona Hotel 12.4 miles (20 km), Ahwahnee Hotel 15.9 miles (25,6 km), Glacier Point 16.2 miles (26 km) and El Portal 21.7 miles (35 km).

Our Home

The Yosemite Peregrine Lodge is a multi-level 3200 square foot home suitable for couples, families and executive retreats. Unusual for most homes in the Yosemite West community, the Peregrine Lodge is situated on a rather level area. This means you do not have to negotiate the steep stairs that earmark many houses.

Entering the home through a door on the same level as the parking, you will find easy access for the unloading of your luggage. There you will find entry to three guest bedrooms.

Sleeping Accommodations

Each bedroom has both interior and exterior entries. They each have their own sink and shower, entry to their own private deck area, and a unique and beautiful floor to ceiling fireplace. As an added benefit of the bedrooms being situated on the first level, you will experience privacy from the activity of the upper floor with the great room, dining room, kitchen and loft.

This separation and intimate setting makes this home uniquely suited for multiple couples, families or groups to have a space of their own. The unique and cozy rooms are thematic in nature.

Living Area

The main floor features a living room with a floor to ceiling rock fireplace with a design of Yosemite Falls. The plush and comfortable furniture in the great room will embrace you after a long day of exploring the park.

Huge soaring windows in the great room opening west affords views of the forest and evening sunsets.

A pool table, puzzles and games, satellite TV, DVD players and WIFI. This is an ideal home for those who are seeking upscale luxurious accommodations for family, friends, coworkers or groups.


We do not provide access to a laundry, however, there is a convenient laundry mat at the condos a short walking distance down the road.


Internet availability

There is WiFi offered at the lodge. We use StarLink which has proven to be such a great advantage being in this remote location. We had such issues in the past with satellite dish and past technologies due to our home being at 6,000 feet elevation and surrounded by tall sugar pines and cedar trees which made it difficult to receive clear signals. We now have unlimited access to the internet. At times, it may be slower than what you might be used to in the big cities or urban areas, but has really been dependable.

You will also be able to find Wi-Fi Internet in the various hotels and lounges in Yosemite Valley, just a short drive from our location.

Property manager

Vonnie
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib, playpen, highchair, booster seat available.
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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
Absolutely no smoking in lodge or on the decks.
Please enjoy our outdoor decks, but do not lean or sit on railings. Decks are very high off of the ground. Railings are for safety not seating.
Out of respect to our non renting neighbors we ask that you observe our 10 pm - 8 am quiet hours.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 35 min drive - 32.6 km
  • El Portal Market - 42 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 86 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 Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates, our luxury home is minutes from valley attractions. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates, our luxury home is minutes from valley attractions.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates, our luxury home is minutes from valley attractions.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates, our luxury home is minutes from valley attractions. located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Yosemite West is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marcia k.

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

Spring Break from Fishers Indiana

Wonderful family trip to San Francisco and then onto Yosemite! The entire family enjoyed staying at The Lodge. Vonnie has a beautiful place. It is so charming, clean, comfortable and inside park boundaries. Absolutely NO complaints from our family. We all loved it!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelene C.

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

Happy New Year!

A great location, friendly host, well stocked kitchen and lovely fireplaces in the bedrooms. We do wish the family room had brighter lights but that’s a minor detail.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect stay in Yosemite

The house was fantastic…clean, comfortable, well-appointed kitchen, and excellent location. The host, Vonnie, was fabulous—answered any and all questions we had prior to our trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Great location inside Yosemite

Perfect location for seeing Yosemite. House was great for two families (7 total). Kitchen was well stocked and the pool table was great. No bathroom on the main floor. Picturesque views of sunrise and sunset! Easy communication with helpful details from Vonnie, the manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great family getaway

Loved this house! Our family of five had a terrific time Great kitchen! Terrific views for sunsets and stars Enjoyed the movie collection after busy days of hiking Vonnie is a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi P.

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

Exceptional Home for Spending Time in Yosemite!

Peregrine Lodge is beautiful in every way, from it's location on the side of the mountain with multiple decks to it's cozy fireplaces and fully equipped lovely kitchen with outdoor grill. Vonnie was so kind and welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed for the week, including suggestions on the best locations for star gazing. We had a fabulous time!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Nevada City meets LA in Yosemite

This was the perfect half way meeting point and the gathering was just perfect. The kitchen is so well equiiped we did lots of baking and cooking together. The sunsets are beautiful. Each room has a fireplace that is unique and incredibly built.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana K.

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

Absolutely Perfect

Everything about this place from the host and property was perfect!!! So clean, organized, and in the park with amazing views!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

June H.

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

Amazing experience

It was so spacious and grandeur place. My families loved staying here for 3 nights:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

This is Heaven in Yosemite

We - a family of four with two teenage children - enjoyed our stay tremendously. Vonnie is a great host, always helpful and supportive and with many ideas what to do best in Yosemite. The house is a dream. It offers enough space and all the amenities you can imagine (including pool billiard). We can only recommend this very special place in Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiromi W.

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

Great location! Great house!

The house is located very conveniently. We were able to get to all the famous spots (falls, valley visitor center, sequoia trees, etc) within 30 min. The house is big with beautiful views of mountains. Also, kids loved seeing bears, deers, and chipmunks! The host Vonnie responded to all the messages promptly and was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Peregrine Perfection

Wonderful accommodations. Vonnie is an excellent hostess. House is well located for all Yosemite adventures and has everything you will need for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Half Dome excursion

We enjoyed 4 days at this wonderful property. The lodge is beautiful, comfortable, and well stocked. It was a perfect base for exploring Yosemite and our Half Dome trek. The owner, Vonnie, was helpful and readily available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property exceeds expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

Amazing Yosemite trip

We went to Yosemite with my kids and both sets of grandparents. The home was beautiful and well kept. It was stocked with everything that we needed. Location was amazing and the host was so thoughtful. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H., Michigan

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

Great Stay in Yosemite

Vonnie was a very responsive and helpful host. The lodge was very comfortable for the three couples in our group and the location was great. The kitchen had all of the tools we needed for cooking during our stay. Highly recommended for a visit to Yosemite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Great house, great location

Great location in the park! Very nice amenities and don't miss the cool design of the fireplace! Service and support was great as well; even had a nice welcome basket. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kerri F.

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

Everything they say is true!

Read the other 5 star reviews, this place is awesome! Great location, everything you need, beautiful sunsets. We had a great time. Thanks for sharing this gem Vonnie!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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

Wonderful!

The place is prettier than the pictures! We arrived around sunset and were greeted with wonderful views of the sunset! Everything about the lodge seemed to be well thought out for comfort. Got to meet Vonnie in person as well. She is such an amazing person! You can’t go wrong with the wonderful lodge in beautiful Yosemite!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R., N/A

Yosemite with friends

David was a great host and the house was perfect for our visit with friends to Yosemite. Well stocked with supplies and very comfortable. Would highly recommend staying at the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Amazing location and everything you might need

Amazing place. A real privilege to stay here. Everything and more in the kitchen and upstairs games room. We ate out on the deck and watched the sun set. Plenty of room for six of us to spread out. Easy access to Yosemite Valley and Winona.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Yosemite West

The Peregrine Lodge is the perfect home to stay in within Yosemite National Park! It was our first time to Yosemite so we couldn’t really appreciate the proximity to the Valley and other sites within the park until we were in our car driving to them each morning. We were so thankful to have booked with Vonnie! The home is the most well equipped, clean VRBO that we have stayed at. The sunsets and stargazing at night made for an even more magical vacation in Yosemite! Thank you Vonnie for sharing your home. We hope to visit again in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina A.

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

We can’t wait to stay here again!

Vonnie’s property was everything we could hope for and more. The kitchen has everything you could imagine to make meals. The deck is perfect to spend the afternoons after long hikes. Vonnie was a pleasure to communicate with, always willing to provide information and helps us organize our trip. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clara S.

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

Yosemite October 2023

Great property- would stay here again. Everything perfectly organized. Good quality toilet paper and Kleenex. Towels good too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

timothy k.

Heart of Yosemite

Our first Yosemite visit made most enjoyable by Peregrine House and our host David. Location is perfect. Home is immaculate. Made to enjoy time together.

About the host

Hosted by Vonnie

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The Yosemite Peregrine Lodge was purchased from Don and Kay Pitts in 2014. Don Pitts, was the US Magistrate/Judge in Yosemite for many years. When he retired in 1992, he and his wife, artist, Kay Pitts, built this beautiful home in Yosemite West. They moved to Fresno and decided to sell their lovely home so others may also enjoy the beauty and solitude of Yosemite.

Vonnie Coombs is the owner and manager of the lodge. She is excited to be able to continue offering this beautiful luxury home for the use of visitors to Yosemite National Park. Like the Pitts, Vonnie shares a love and appreciation for the outdoor lifestyle. Backpacking enthusiast, she has made many trips into the Sierra back country. She has hiked and backpacked in many amazing places in the US, Canada and Europe but considers Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevadas to be a special place. In 2005 she backpacked the John Muir trail, completing the 245 miles in Yosemite Valley. It was during this trip that the love and awe of the range of light was forever bound inside her.

She is happy to offer this unique home for the enjoyment of guests who appreciate luxury, upscale and artful accommodations in the middle of one of the most wonderful places on earth.

Why they chose this property

Yosemite West is a unique area of Yosemite Park. Centrally located at 6,000 ft. elevation, it allows the visitor to easily access Yosemite's many wonders while avoiding the crowding of Yosemite Valley. The home sits on a quiet wooded hillside with sunset views. Coyotes, bears and deer are often seen as well as a large variety of birds. There are numerous trails to hike right outside the door, and in Winter these become excellent cross country ski trails. Spring and Summer bring lots of wildflowers and Autumn wonderful color changes: dogwoods turn all shades of salmon and burgundy, maples turn yellow and black oaks a burnished gold. All contrasted with the evergreen sugar pines, ponderosas, cedars and fir trees. It isn't just the visual beauty, it smells so good! At night there are stars...lots of stars! Sunsets like you wouldn't believe.

What makes this property unique

This 3200 sq. ft. home has three bedrooms each with a unique gas fireplace, private bath, TV/DVD, deck. These are on the ground floor adjacent to the three car carport which means you don’t have to haul your luggage up stairs.

The main floor above features a living room with a rock fireplace with a design of Yosemite Falls, artist designed furniture, original paintings, huge windows that reach the 19 ft. ceiling so you can enjoy the views of the forest and evening sunsets. The dining room features a redwood dining table, a granite serving bar and lots more windows. The kitchen is a chef's dream with a sub zero fridge, a butcher block island, granite countertops, two Bosch dishwashers and loads of cupboards filled with dishes, pots, utensils and basic supplies of herbs, flour, sugar oil. etc. A barbecue is on the deck next to the kitchen. We also have wireless so you can stay connected. A game room with a pool table, puzzles and games for families is on the third floor loft.

The large deck with dining table allows you to observe birds and wildlife such as coyotes, squirrels, bears, and deer. Each bedroom has its own outdoor deck with chairs and table to enjoy your morning coffee or just relaxing.

This is an ideal home for for those who are seeking luxurious accommodations for family or friends. This is also an ideal spot for a business retreat. You are in Yosemite West which has the advantage of being away from the crowds of tourists yet central to all of Yosemite’s major attractions.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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