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Yosemite Refuge Inside Yosemite National Park
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
Master
1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Yosemite Refuge Inside Yosemite National Park
We gave the Y. Refuge a new Exterior Paint job, including the enclosed detached garage. Also we have a new heating system, emergency generator system, upgraded electrical, plumbing leak detection system, & the master bedroom has a huge remodeled closet.
Remodel for 2018 included:
Air Conditioning, New Fireplace, New living room sofa, Hardwood floors throughout, New carpet in bedrooms, New lighting, New patio furniture, Repainted, New ceilings
Looking For A Hideaway Inside The Gates Of Yosemite To Prepare For Your Exploration Of The Park And Recharge After? Yosemite Refuge Is The Place! My Home In Yosemite West Offers A Secluded Sanctuary Twelve Miles Inside The Park Gates, Nestled In The Hills At 6000' In Elevation, And Far Away From The Low Lying Gateway Communities. Found Midway Between The Waterfalls And Granite Of Yosemite Valley, The Giant Sequoias Of The Mariposa Grove, And The Breathtaking View From Glacier Point, It's The Ideal Place To Set Up Your Base-camp. (Yosemite Valley Is About 20 Minutes To The North, Glacier Point About 30 Minutes East And Wawona About 20 Minutes South)
The Two Spacious Bedrooms On Opposite Sides Of The House, Each With Its Own Bath, Make Yosemite Refuge A Perfect Retreat For Two Couples. Situated Well Downhill with 50 well designed Stairs & Far From The Road And Away From Other Houses, It Offers The Best Privacy And The Quietest Surroundings In Yosemite West. The Large Private Deck Floats High In The Pine Tree Canopy On The Property And Faces West Toward The Sunset. Enjoy A Barbeque And A Glass Of Wine On The Deck As You Recount Your Adventures Of The Day Exploring Yosemite.
If You Prefer A Gourmet Meal, Yosemite Refuge Has A Fully Appointed Kitchen With Full-sized Appliances, Granite Countertops, Knotty Alder Cabinets And Spacious Work Areas. You Will Find All The Cooking Gear You Need Including Pots, Pans, Oxo Utensils, Coffee, Coffee Maker, Nespresso Machine, Toaster, Blender, Tea Pot, Microwave, Etc. You Have Your Choice Between Informal Eating At The Kitchen Breakfast Bar Or Setting A Full Table In The Dining Room
The Living Areas Of The House Are Treated In Rough Hewn Pecky Cedar Paneling And Beams Throughout Bringing The Natural Elements Of Yosemite To The House. In The Living Room, You Will Find A Flat Screen DVD Monitor (No TV) Surround Sound, and an Extensive Dvd Collection, Guidebooks And Novels. Satellite Internet Is Available For Checking Your Email And Browsing. (note That Satellite Internet Is Not Sufficient To Stream Video Or Other Bandwidth Intensive Activities).
We hope you enjoy your stay at the Yosemite Refuge as much as we have enjoyed climbing and hiking in Yosemite for the past 35 years!
Remodel for 2018 included:
Air Conditioning, New Fireplace, New living room sofa, Hardwood floors throughout, New carpet in bedrooms, New lighting, New patio furniture, Repainted, New ceilings
Looking For A Hideaway Inside The Gates Of Yosemite To Prepare For Your Exploration Of The Park And Recharge After? Yosemite Refuge Is The Place! My Home In Yosemite West Offers A Secluded Sanctuary Twelve Miles Inside The Park Gates, Nestled In The Hills At 6000' In Elevation, And Far Away From The Low Lying Gateway Communities. Found Midway Between The Waterfalls And Granite Of Yosemite Valley, The Giant Sequoias Of The Mariposa Grove, And The Breathtaking View From Glacier Point, It's The Ideal Place To Set Up Your Base-camp. (Yosemite Valley Is About 20 Minutes To The North, Glacier Point About 30 Minutes East And Wawona About 20 Minutes South)
The Two Spacious Bedrooms On Opposite Sides Of The House, Each With Its Own Bath, Make Yosemite Refuge A Perfect Retreat For Two Couples. Situated Well Downhill with 50 well designed Stairs & Far From The Road And Away From Other Houses, It Offers The Best Privacy And The Quietest Surroundings In Yosemite West. The Large Private Deck Floats High In The Pine Tree Canopy On The Property And Faces West Toward The Sunset. Enjoy A Barbeque And A Glass Of Wine On The Deck As You Recount Your Adventures Of The Day Exploring Yosemite.
If You Prefer A Gourmet Meal, Yosemite Refuge Has A Fully Appointed Kitchen With Full-sized Appliances, Granite Countertops, Knotty Alder Cabinets And Spacious Work Areas. You Will Find All The Cooking Gear You Need Including Pots, Pans, Oxo Utensils, Coffee, Coffee Maker, Nespresso Machine, Toaster, Blender, Tea Pot, Microwave, Etc. You Have Your Choice Between Informal Eating At The Kitchen Breakfast Bar Or Setting A Full Table In The Dining Room
The Living Areas Of The House Are Treated In Rough Hewn Pecky Cedar Paneling And Beams Throughout Bringing The Natural Elements Of Yosemite To The House. In The Living Room, You Will Find A Flat Screen DVD Monitor (No TV) Surround Sound, and an Extensive Dvd Collection, Guidebooks And Novels. Satellite Internet Is Available For Checking Your Email And Browsing. (note That Satellite Internet Is Not Sufficient To Stream Video Or Other Bandwidth Intensive Activities).
We hope you enjoy your stay at the Yosemite Refuge as much as we have enjoyed climbing and hiking in Yosemite for the past 35 years!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3-17
Not suitable for babies 1-3 on stairs
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite West, a neighborhood in Yosemite National Park, is home to this vacation home. 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.
Yosemite National Park, CA
What's nearby
- Yosemite National Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Yosemite Valley - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
- Yosemite Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 27.1 km
- Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 38 min drive - 28.8 km
- The Ahwahnee - 40 min drive - 28.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The River Restaurant and Lounge - 42 min drive
- Parkside Pizza - 42 min drive
- The Pink Palace - 44 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine G.
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christine G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tres F.
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never fails!
Tres F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig C.
Mar 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Craig C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Duncan B.
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Duncan B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
Jul 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location! Very Close to Yosemite Valley and nicely remodeled house!
Heather B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
D'Anne F.
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
D'Anne F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paula M.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in the park
Paula M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
MJ M.
Sep 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yosemite West 6 nights in September 2024
MJ M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maureen W.
Sep 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Maureen W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Howard F.
Jun 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refuge in Yosemite
Howard F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn B.
Feb 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to for Yosemite park access
Dawn B.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather G.
Jun 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in Yosemite
Heather G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Libby C.
Aug 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Yosemite!
Libby C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
John H.
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location inside Yosemite
John H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Howard F.
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again
Howard F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Taylor E.
Aug 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent option to stay inside park
Taylor E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie W.
Aug 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot in Yosemite
Melanie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Craig M.
Aug 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yosemite Visit
Craig M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peggy W.
Oct 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yosemite
Peggy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
Jan 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home in perfect location
Stephanie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 4, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property and great location
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Brian H.
Apr 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot Just Outside Yosemite
Brian H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
Sep 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true Yosemite Refugee
Stephanie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
Jun 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 nights in Yosemite
Michael G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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Hosted by Lori
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