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INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!

Cabin in Yosemite National Park with kitchen and patio

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Oak Wood Cabin has a nice Screened Porch!
from the oak grove
Oak Wood Cabin inside Yosemite National Park, street view
Kick back in the comfortable rustic living room.
New, comfortable King bed.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 279.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunnel View
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!

Ten minutes from Yosemite Valley and conveniently located on the paved road, this one bedroom cabin in Foresta offers complete relaxation in a quiet setting. The full kitchen includes all modern appliances (excepting dishwasher) and comes equipped with dining area, coffee maker, toaster, blender, pots, pans & dishes. Or use the propane BBQ while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Eat on the screened porch, safe from pesky bugs, or relax on the couch. The modern bathroom features a walk-in shower and stacked washer/dryer. The bedroom has a comfortable King bed, closet and supplemental electric stove. Equipped with romantic flame gas insert and A/C. Explore the quiet surroundings, stroll to Crane Creek moments away, then rest under the shady oaks and pines. (See also our sister listing #726304, Shady Grove Cabin for additional two person accommodation.)
Foresta is a great starting point to various Yosemite destinations, Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, the Merced & Tuolumne Groves of Sequoias and many hiking trails. Offering Free satellite TV, WIFI and HughesNet Gen4 internet, Verizon's 4G network is also available.

Foresta is located within the boundaries of Yosemite National Park. Now known as an “inholding”, Foresta (Big Meadow) started as a pioneering area. Two ranches (McCauley and Meyers) provided beef, pork, dairy and vegetables to the Yosemite Valley hotels. In the twenties, it was sub-divided and given the name of Foresta. Created as an “artistic” community, musical gatherings were held by the creek. After the Great Depression, many lots were sold for back taxes. Approximately 75 homes were in use, either full time or seasonally, before the 1993 A-Rock fire destroyed most of them. More than half of the homes have now been rebuilt. Fire has been a defining force in this area, showcasing Mother Nature's endless cycles.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
9.6 out of 10, (142 reviews)
INSIDE YOSEMITE! Ten minutes from Yosemite Valley. SUMMER/FALL openings!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Be sure to please wash dishes, you can leave them drying in the rack or put them away if you have time.
Take garbage and recycling with you, do not leave in the home as it might attract bears. Take to the dumpsters located 2 miles from the home on the Foresta Rd.., you wil see them. Bags provided.
Close all windows, leave the home tidy as you will find it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours 10 p.m. - 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
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

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite National Park, this cabin is in a rural area. 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. 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 Valley - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Tunnel View - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • El Portal Market - 20 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 32 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 64 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 INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Yosemite Valley and within 9 miles (15 km) of Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market. Merced River and Sierra National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D. W. N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying at the Oak Wood cabin wouldn't hesitate to book again for a future trip to Yosemite!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great clean spacious cabin. We really enjoyed its location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy J.

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

Great location

Great location inside the park, easy access to everywhere we wanted to visit. One bedroom house with a nice kitchen and living room. We cooked several meals during our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby R.

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

Great location in Yosemite!

This was a great cabin. Very close to Yosemite Valley, very clean and comfortable and roomy. The kitchen was nice. The owner always answered me very quickly. It was so quiet and peaceful in the wooded area. I would recommend anyone going to Yosemite to stay here! It was such a pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay! Quiet and comfortable with everything you need. About 20 min to Yosemite Village.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

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

Great location! Wonderful cabin

Perfect location to quickly get in/out of park and away from summer crowd. Loved the quiet neighborhood and amazing stars at night. The cabin was well stocked and quaint. We really enjoyed eating in the screened porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Wonderful cabin

Easy to deal with owners/managers. Cabin just as described. It is a great location just outside the Yosemite valley floor. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Had a wonderful stay

Lots of room to spread out, with a large kitchen, large living room and outside back porch. Came equiped with everything you would need for the week, from cloths washing detegerent to cooking spices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddie R.

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

Very nice cabin!

This is a very nice cabin in an out of the way spot INSIDE Yosemite National Park. Nice modern full kitchen. Easy access to the valley (15-20 minutes).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Comfortable and Close to the Valley.

The cabin is only a few minutes away from the valley floor and a nice retreat from a long day of hiking. Kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and even a few spices/condiments. Very happy with my stay here and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a nearby retreat after sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Suesan L.

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

Sweet Rustic Updated Yosemite Getaway

This is the perfect location for visiting Yosemite. It is inside the park, yet away from the "crowds. Very close to the valley. It offers a full beautiful updated kitchen and bathroom with washer and dryer! Comfortable bed and sweet screened in porch. We will definitely book again. Owners are very accessible, but not intrusive. A great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B., Brookfield, Wisconsin

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

Super cute little cottage perfect location

We loved staying here. The location was perfect. Inside Yosemite but away from the hustle and bustle. Nice little hikes from the cottage to the falls. Cottage was well equuped. Definitely. Rustic but everything we needed. Area is very quiet. We will be back. Owners were very communicative and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

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

Great place to stay in Yosemite

We loved our stay. It was a comfortable to come back to after exploring the park. The kitchen was well stocked. We used the cast iron skillet every night and ate on the screened in porch. Buy groceries before entering the park though the Village store seemed to have a lot. There are coolers to use. Be sure to walk down the road and onto the Foresta trail. Going past the small waterfall provides a nice view. Definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

James C.

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

Scenic and quiet location at Yosemite

We liked being located in a scenic and quiet location far away from the large crowds surrounding Yosemite Village. However, it does take 20 minutes driving time from the cabin to get to Yosemite Village and some major attractions of the park. The kitchen of the cabin has been updated where it is brightly lit and well equipped for making meals throughout your stay. The only convenience it doesn't have is a dishwasher.We appreciated being provided ample supplies of toilet tissue, paper towels, dish detergent, and hand soap for our week long stay so we didn't have to replenish anything. The bathroom was ample in size and had a good shower that offered ample warm water. The owner provided ample cabinet space for renters to put their items in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. The screened in porch was a nice and relaxing place to have dinner and also be protected from the mosquitoes.There is a rental home and private home located on both sides of the cabin, but we weren't bothered by the activity or noise level at either location. We really enjoyed the peaceful and pleasant experience we had renting this cabin and can recommend staying here if your prefer being located away from the large crowds.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Great Location For Us

Close to Yosemite Valley and Tioga Road. Comfy couch and bed. Nice working kitchen. Loved the screened in porch. There is room to unpack and put away your stuff in both bedroom and bathroom so you don't have to live out of your suitcase if you don't want to. Directions to the cabin were great. Cell service is spotty in the Park so print or screen shot your directions. Owners answered all of my questions quickly. WiFi is not super robust at the cabin, but who cares. Just wanted to watch a movie after a long hike and it was good enough for that. AC will likely have trouble in the hotter months. Not an issue for me, but my hubby had trouble getting to sleep 2 out of our 5 nights there. I will likely be back to Yosemite at least one more time to finish our wish list of hikes. I would stay here again if it is available. Teresa
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

S M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time in Yosemite and the proximity to the valley in this cabin. This cabin is extremely rustic and definitely off the beaten path and you feel very isolated. The cabin had ample space and amenities for us, loved having a washer and dryer! Just want to mention, the house needs a deep clean, corners, baseboards and floors were kinda gross. Pillows extremely flat. Also, shower faucet had wonderful pressure, but was full of calcium or limescale. Overall, enjoyed our stay, but probably too rustic for us to make a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location Inside the park was awesome. Private, safe and very comfortable. Very rustic cabin but updated with complete kitchen, entertainment and wifi. The best was being minutes from Yosemite Valley and all the great hiking. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in the park
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is perfect! Away from the crowds, clean comfortable and well appointed kitchen. Would absolutely rent here again if we go back to Yosemite!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen W.

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

Yosemite vacation

The location was great. The cabin was a perfect size for us, and we had good television reception and internet access which we value. The cabin was well stocked with basic supplies. The interior was comfortable but dated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tonya T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Location

The positive-it was in a good location. We were on a very long vacation. We booked 17 different places between VRBO and Hotels.com. We were so excited to have found this place. I understand this is a cabin and there will be some dirt, but this place charges the highest cleaning fee of all our stays and by far the dirtiest! With both of us cleaning, we spent 2 hrs before we could unpack. The unlocked lockbox was just hanging with key in. We went to the kitchen to unload our coolers. The fridge was so full of old crusty food. The stove was not cleaned. It had grease and old dried up food on it. Floors, counter, bathroom all very dirty. I opened the silverware drawer-lots of old food dried in the drawer! We decided to not touch, use or clean that drawer. We used our limited silverware we brought. We rewashed all towels they smelled like rubber. We assumed they were washed with the bathroom rug. Small Air Cond in living room. Bedroom ceiling fan went tick tick all night. After all this we had a power outage for 13 hours. Contacted owner they suggested we do what we need to do before night fall and use the ice chest in closet-NOT ENOUGH ICE in freezer. We didn't open frig or freezer hoping it would stay cold. When power came back on the temp was 60 in the frig. We lost many items. The owner should have brought us ice at least, maybe a better flashlight would have been nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at Annie and Rick's cabin! The hosts provided detailed instructions for locating the property and communicated well throughout the process. I appreciated the inclusion of amenities like a washer/dryer combo and a box fan for stuffy summer nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee and Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Super Comfortable Cabin

Great place for 2! Well-stocked, clean kitchen. Comfortable and spacious (very remote) environment. 10 min to Yosemite Valley is a STRETCH however - plan on 30-35. Multiple drives back and forth beautiful though. Check-in process a bit bumpy with poor cell reception to reach owner/Wi-Fi login unclear. Owner was very responsive however.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline S.

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

You can’t beat the proximity to Yosemite!

This place really does check off everything you need. The kitchen was stocked with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a few other things that made cooking easy. As well as all the coffee you needed. It was a bit dark and stuffy. But the owners worked with us to fix the fans. They could actually use an updated floor fan. That one’s on its last leg.Again, I think it’s a fine place, some of the rugs could probably use replacing and the bed could be updated. But beds are so weird some people like soft some people like them hard. This is very hard. But I did sleep OK on it.I really do think just a few updates would make this place a five instead of a four star. Mainly either get new rugs or get rid of the rugs completely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Great cabin

We enjoyed staying in this cabin within Yosemite. It was quiet, private, clean, and had everything we needed. Being inside the park made it very easy and convenient to drive to all the sites we wanted to see. My recommendations to make the bedroom more comfortable for guests would be to eventually get a more comfortable bed and to have a fan in the bedroom. There is a ceiling fan but the overhead light wouldn’t turn off while the fan stayed on. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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