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Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates

Mountain holiday home with a sauna, near Yosemite National Park

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Cedar Star at Yosemite - Tri-level home with street level parking and entry
Main Living Room
Spacious main floor kitchen with 36" induction cooktop and convection oven.
Main floor dining room with mountain views through the trees
Off street parking for up to five cars

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4307 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates

Cedar Star at Yosemite is designed to maximize guest comfort and convenience. The house features king size beds in each of its bedrooms, and large covered wraparound decks on each floor to enjoy the view of local mountains and sunsets.

Plenty of space to gather as a group inside and outside on the decks, and also quieter, more private areas when you need some quiet time.

Access to the main floor from the street so you don't have to carry luggage and groceries up flights of stairs to enter the house.

Please note that there may be doorbell and/or other type of security camera(s) located on the exterior of the house. Guests will be advised of each device's exact location prior to check-in if any security camera is installed and active.

Cedar Star at Yosemite strongly recommends that guests purchase travel insurance. Refunds and/or credits outside of VRBO's cancellation policy will not be granted unless the house is inaccessible due to park closure, evacuation orders, or major utility failure.

Follow all local safety advisories regarding travel in California.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small children must be supervised at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
Wedding parties and corporate events not allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Children are not allowed to use steam shower functions.
Commercial activity is not allowed at this property.
Neighborhood quiet hours are 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.

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
Note from host: Wedding parties and corporate events not allowed.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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 cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 37 min drive - 28.5 km
  • The Ahwahnee - 40 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates located?

Located in Yosemite West, this holiday home is within a 15-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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Great location, clean, comfortable, and with privacy for a multiple couples

Fantastic property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William N.

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

Great host

This property and host earned 11stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis C.

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

Perfect Yosemite Vacation

The location is perfect! This house has all the amenities of home, a well appointed kitchen, laundry, comfortable beds and incredible views. We will definitely rent here again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelene M.

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

Great place!

Nice furnishings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

RAYMUNDO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent, beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

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

Amazing home to jump off into Yosemite

We stayed as part of a "bucket list" visit for my dad's 85th birthday, with his three sons and two of his grandkids. Lots of space to enjoy time as a family while also having privacy, all the amenities you could ask for, and easy access to Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, and Mariposa Grove - all of which we were able to enjoy during our stay. Highly recommended and hope to make it back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

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

Great house in Yosemite West!!

We loved our stay. House was perfect for our family and very well appointed. Because it was inside Yosemite park, we didn’t need to sit in traffic going through the gate each day. House provided everything you could think of and has our highest recommendation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Spectacular views!

This house was amazing. I wish we could have stayed longer and really enjoyed hanging out in the house more. The house was very nicely decorated, the kitchen was well stocked and the views were priceless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan T.

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

Where friends become family

Our family met up with another family at this home. It was ideal in space, bathrooms, and beds. There was ample communication given, nice appliances to use and fantastic outdoor porches to enjoy the sounds and smells of nature. We’d definitely book this home if we are ever in this area of the country again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monisha R.

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

Highly recommend!

We have had multiple stays in a variety of places but this was by far one of our best experiences. Beautiful place with an INCREDIBLE location inside the park. Every detail was thought through and taken care of. We can't wait to plan our next trip to the park and to this house. Thank you Donald and if you have any other places, do let us know;)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

A dream property in a dream location!

This house was perfection. Don provided every amenity we could have ever needed, and the decor was beautiful and comfortable. The multiple levels allowed our family to gather together or have alone time. The only negative to this house was having to leave it!! Five-plus stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Perfect place for a relaxing getaway

We stayed for four nights and loved it. It couldn't be more thoughtfully planned out, and well appointed. We came ready to enjoy family company and cook memorable dinners, and the kitchens have everything to do that. There are also more games and movies and beautiful views to fill the rest of the time. It's a well built and beautiful home. Everything is written out, and check in and check out is easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great Experience

The house is tremendous! Very clean, well-furnished, well-stocked (including toothbrushes and toothpaste), comfortable, large, and in a scenic area. The owner and caretaker also went above and beyond when we left behind a wedding ring to make sure it was safe so that it could be returned. All in all a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrysti J.

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

Absolutely gorgeous home in Yosemite!

This is the second time I have rented this house and it is absolutely beautiful. There is every attention to detail— beautiful bedrooms, extremely well stocked kitchen, welcome snacks, tons of games, towels and pillows. This host has thought of everything! Plenty of opportunities for the whole gang to hang together or escape to your private levels, bedrooms, and decks. Hope to come again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dilly H.

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

Amazing property with a SUPER ATTENTIVE host 👍

We had a exceptional stay at this 3 floor home nestled in the Yosemite wilderness! Check in was super easy and we were greeted with the most extensive welcome pack we had ever seen! Pretty much any amenities you could think of were provided (even toothbrushes) and a really extensive guide to the park with suggested hikes and places to visit. The property was set up with so much care and it was greatly appreciated. We would definitely come back and we recommend it to everyone! Thank you Donald
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

We'd give it more than 5 stars if we could!!

This property is a true gem. The location is amazing, right in the park and about 1/2 way between the Giant Sequoias and Yosemite Village. The house is really beautiful and the views are spectacular --and the decks were especially wonderful to sit out and enjoy. We travel a lot and have rented a number of VRBOs but have never stayed in a property that was more comfortable or well appointed. From our check in to the accommodations, everything was smooth and wonderful- they thought of everything in terms of instructions, and supplies (kitchen, bath). It was super clean. I cannot recommend highly enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raja M.

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

Newer and Upscale Accommodation in Excellent Location inside YNP

Fully equipped and abundantly stocked house/kitchen, located inside the YNP conveniently located to many of the popular points of interests. Our experience right from the booking to checkin to checkout was very smooth and flawless. Communication with the owner was very pleasant and prompt - the owner was very prompt and thorough in answering our questions and providing clear instructions. Our overall experience of staying at this property was very enjoyable. The house was well maintained, spacious, clean and tidy. The view from the balcony was very good. Our overall rating is 5- stars. Only recommendation is to install grab bars in bathrooms for seniors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

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

Amazing house in an amazing park.

All those 5 star reviews were all so true! The house is three levels with decks with terrific views on each level. You can tell our host, Donald, wants to make sure you have a wonderful stay in his house. We were greeted by a welcome gift and a very warm letter. The kitchen is so well stocked (frosty beer mugs in the freezer!) from utensils to great coffees and teas. The beds and linens are all so comfortable. Great showers that include a steam shower. Plus, Donald is there as a resource to insure that your trip is everything you want it to be. If you are looking in Yosemite, stop looking and just rent this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

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

Amazing home for our Yosemite visit!

This house is absolutely perfect for any family visiting Yosemite! The home was beautiful, clean and well stocked! The owner was responsive and wonderful to work with. The location was so close to all of the Yosemite "action" that we could get there early and stay late without having to drive long distances or go in and out of the park. This was HUGE! We were visiting in late June and were concerned when we arrived about the lack of air conditioning. However, this ended up not being an issue at all as there was more than enough airflow to keep us cool and comfy! Our family HIGHLY recommends this home and will surely book again on our next trip to Yosemite!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy I.

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

Highly Recommended!!

What a great house! Everything you could possibly need to make yourself comfortable is supplied for you. We were so impressed!! My four adult children and their two guests all fit comfortably. Having the three floors made everyone feel like they had their own private space. We especially LOVED gathering upstairs in the kitchen and cooking family meals together every night. Everything you need to cook a meal plus a grill is supplied for you. We would finish off our evenings watching the sunset and playing cards and board games outside on one of their beautiful porches. I can't say enough good things about this place! I HIGHLY recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

AMAZING rental in Yosemite

We have rented dozens of houses for our vacations and this house is by far our favorite to date!!!! We stayed in the house for 4 nights while we explored Yosemite. Communicating with Donald prior to check in and during our stay was wonderful. He provided a fabulous package of information about Yosemite and the surrounding area. The kitchen had absolutely everything we needed (and then some). The beds were incredibly comfortable. The dresser filled with DVDs was a treat for our family to discover. Staying in Yosemite West and having access to the park without having to go through the entrance gates was an added bonus. It took us about 25 minutes to get down to Yosemite Valley from the house. We entered the park early each day to try to beat the heat and the crowds. If we are lucky enough to get back to Yosemite, we will definitely book this house again. Thanks again for everything Donald!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

sara n.

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

Great location, excellent views, responsive host

This house is in an epic location ! You have views from almost every window. It looks like you are in a tree house. Every floor has stunning views of trees and the mountains. The amenities provided are plentiful. The kitchen is fully stocked, as is toilet paper and paper towels, toothbrushes and toothpaste . There are board games , a second kitchen on the lower floor, and you could easily stay here with 3 separate families or 3 separate couples .Donald was very responsive . We will definitely stay here again. A couple of things that could be improved: 1) egg crate mattresses since the beds aren’t comfortable ( too hard ) 2) this place needed a thorough dusting. We were sneezing a lot and there was a lot of dust on things indicating that probably no one had stayed here recently or a deep clean was needed 3) outdoor parking in the winter . When we arrived, there was a ton of snow blocking the walkway and entrance into the home and a very small red shovel to dig our way out , that was located inside the house. On the second day, a crew arrived to help us dig our car out ( after more snow blocked our way out) and they provided us with shovels. In the future , having a clearer access to the place on our first day would be helpful , including a good shovel .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Peaceful and Spacious Yosemite Retreat

Our family of 8 adults had a wonderful stay at Cedar Star! It would be hard to ask for more in a vacation property. Donald, our host, was very responsive to questions and requests, and the house has seriously just about anything you could need in it. I have never been in a rental that was so well outfitted and supplied. It is spacious, comfortable, beautifully decorated, and the location is as good as it comes for visiting Yosemite. You are inside the gates but outside the crowds. You have to accept a little drive in and out of the Valley for some hikes, but it's one of the most beautiful drives in the country! Trust me, it never gets old. We were there in high season, and Yosemite Village was congested with people. It was so nice to retreat to Cedar Star at the end of the day. Open a bottle of wine, prepare a meal, relax on the multiple decks, let the steam shower soothe your sole muscles. Ahhhh! Two notes for prospective guests - First, your group should be prepared for stairs. One bedroom and the main kitchen (there are two!) and living area are on the entry level, but everything else is one or two floors below. Wasn't a problem for our group, but for people with mobility issues it could be. 2- The only other small down side was that two beds are in alcoves rather than actual bedrooms. If everyone sleeps at the same time, no problem, but if you have a combination of early risers and night owls, it could be tough to have quiet for the people in those two beds. We were delighted with our stay and would wholeheartedly recommend the property to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Best VRBO I Have Stayed In! Period!

Rented Oct 26 - Oct 30 2019: Top 1% of VRBOs. I have come to expect most VRBOs I stay in, even the good ones, to be somewhat tired in appearance when I arrive along with some minor damage of furniture or appliances. This was by far the exception!!! The property was immaculate and the owner, who happened to be in the neighborhood during our stay, was extremely kind and accommodating. We arrived about 2 hours early and ran into the owner at the property and he allowed us to move in with no issues. There were two couples in our party and we rented the entire property, although It appears the lower floor could be rented separately as a one bedroom rental with its own full kitchen. The thoughtfulness that went into preparing this property for VRBO was impressive. The kitchen had everything and the dishes and silverware all matched and appeared to be new. There were guides that gave exact recommendations of things to do in and around Yosemite. Obviously the owner thought as a renter and prepared appropriately. This property sits almost exactly half-way in between Yosemite Valley and the South entrance to the park if coming from Fresno. It was an ideal location. The power was cutoff to Yosemite (including Yosemite West where this VRBO is located) most of our stay as this was during the fires that occurred in and around San Francisco Fall 2019. Not to worry, the property had its own generator that ran everything without skipping a beat. Very unexpected. Donald, thank you for making our stay so memorable. If I was to make one recommendation, the mattress on the second floor could have been a little softer. I am sure it was too soft for someone else.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth I.

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

Gorgeous home in Yosemite West

This house is great for extended family vacations to Yosemite. The valley is a 20-30 minute drive and the house itself has 3 levels that allow for different members of the family to have their separate spaces. The 2 kitchens were great for allowing extended family to have their space. The internet didn't work so we were given a generous partial refund. Cell service is spotty so you need to be prepared with downloaded videos and offline games / activities. A beautiful home in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

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