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Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite

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Outdoor dining
Front entrance to Lillaskog Lodge
Handicapped carport entry
Dining Room from above
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$1,131
avg per night

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Groveland, CA
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
  • Place, Rainbow Pool
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bodie

1 Queen Bed

Bonus Room

+2
6 Twin Beds

Bridalveil

1 King Bed

El Capitan

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Half Dome

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Mono

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Tioga

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms

Bodie - Private bath across hallway

Toilet · Shower only

Bridalveil - In room bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

El Capitan - In room bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Dome - Private across hallway

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Mono - In room bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Off the Kitchen

Toilet · Shower only

Tioga - In room bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is $1,131 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Groveland

Located in Groveland, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course and Pine Mountain Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit El Portal Market and Twain Harte Miniature Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Pool - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Yosemite National Park - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 25 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake - 28 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance - 36 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tangled Hearts Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Buck Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tangled Hearts Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Buck - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite

Located 11 miles from the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park, Lillaskog is nestled on a serene mountain top surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest, Lillaskog Lodge is perfect for family reunions, larger parties and special events such as retreats, weddings, etc. It is a wonderful place to start new family traditions!

If you are looking to have your wedding here, please reach out to us for more details!

Whether you are exploring Yosemite or Stanislaus National Forest, entertaining family or hosting a large group, Lillaskog has something for everyone.

The 5000 square foot Lodge is styled with a Swedish flair borrowing from the original family's Swedish ancestry. The name Lillaskog (pronounced Lill-a-skoog) is Swedish for “Little Forest”.

After your day exploring Yosemite, BBQ on the patio or cook your family’s favorite dishes in our large, fully equipped kitchen. Relax in the spacious great room, or borrow a book from the loft library and curl up by the stone fireplace.

Lillaskog has free Wi-Fi and flat screen, smart TV’s in the Great Room and all of the bedrooms.

The main floor of the Lodge is totally wheelchair accessible and consists of a large, fully equipped Kitchen and the Great Room with floor to ceiling windows and a stone fireplace. A piano is available in the Dining area adjacent to the Great Room, for those who are musically inclined. This floor has two bedrooms and three bathrooms one of which is fully wheelchair accessible. Surrounding the Lodge’s main level is a wheelchair accessible wraparound balcony so you can enjoy a sunrise over Yosemite and the sunsets over the Stanislaus National forest.

Our laundry facility is also located on the main floor.

The upper loft area features the library and a master bedroom suite with a private balcony and bath.

The lower level includes a bonus room which can be set up with 6 twin beds or as a conference/meeting room. The lower level also has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

All of our bedrooms are equipped with soft, quality bed linens, irons (in the linen closets) and flat screen TV’s, with Roku’s and some streaming services.

Our bathrooms are stocked with big, soft, fluffy towels, hair dryers and complimentary soap, shampoo and conditioner. The Half Dome bathroom on the main floor is ADA wheelchair accessible with a removable elevated toilet seat and shower chair.

The grounds surrounding the Lodge have two lawn areas. The lower, larger lawn area features the Gazebo with an incredible view as the backdrop. This area is often used for weddings.

The upper lawn area is a favorite for watching the beautiful sunsets. It is also adjacent to our large cobblestone area which can be set up with tables for outdoor dining for our large groups to enjoy. A wonderful spot for wedding receptions with beautiful views!

Swim or fish in the nearby Rainbow Pool, go whitewater rafting down the Tuolumne River. Hike the trails of Yosemite and take your own photographs of the natural treasures that you can only experience in Yosemite. Visit Bodie State Park which is a real old west ghost town or pan for gold in Historic Jamestown.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Type & size of gathering must be approved by owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
In designated smoking area only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Type & size of gathering must be approved by owner
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite on Apr 1, 2026 start from $1,131, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite located?

This family-friendly Groveland lodge is located on a river, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rainbow Pool, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Big Oak Flat Information Center is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.

Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lillaskog Lodge is a wonderful place for any sort of trip or retreat. We did our annual Friendsgiving here with 6 families with kids, and it had everything we needed and more.The well stocked and large kitchen (two ovens and sinks!) was an absolute delight. Gorgeous views as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay!! Beautiful views ! The owners were very helpful and communicative!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauelua V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked a 2 night stay for a party of 15 for my birthday weekend. What we had in mind was a peaceful and quiet environment away from it all, and that’s what it really felt like.we loved it.The sunrise and sunset were absolutely breathtaking The house is exactly as described in the booking and there was more than enough room for everyone. Extra roll out beds were available in each room, just in case and that was a convenient amenity because the kids wanted to bunk all together in the big room on top floor. We also booked an in house breakfast spread for one of the mornings we were there and it was great. Two cooks came out early and had a beautiful breakfast spread ready for our group for when we woke up. The spread was displayed beautifully and had everything from French toast, eggs frittata, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, hashbrowns, fresh fruit, croissants and muffins, bagels an freshly ground coffee. It was definitely a great plus to our stay.The host was very communicative and I never had an issue trying to get a hold of her. Answered all questions and concerns and with no confusion about anything during our stay. Five stars all around. Thank so much!
The view from the top floor staircase
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful Lodge near Yosemite

The lodge was everything we were looking for. Beautiful location and removed from high traffic areas of Yosemite. Took my HS cross country team there for the week and it was a perfect base camp for all activities in the area. Hosts were exceptional.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sreenivasa M.

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

Great Adventure Home

Kids and adults like this wood house, great for groups and they have all we need for cooking—nice and warm inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saketh P.

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

Gorgeous property

The house and the area surrounding it were incredibly beautiful. Liza was a great host, and made sure that everything was taken care of. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene R.

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

Irene's 70th BD Celebration

Beautiful place, location, interior decor was perfect. Very appreciative of the extra care taken to provide towels, toiletries, barbecues etc.. Entire family members loved everything about this place. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clelie A.

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

Perfect for large families

We enjoyed our stay and the beautiful view, the large, well equipped kitchen and the multiple BarBQs. Also very nice to all have a bathroom. The kids room was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great time!

A group of friends and I stayed on this property with our kids. It was incredible as the kitchen was well stocked and the view was beautiful! The host was extremely responsive as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

So beautiful!

The cabin was so gorgeous, as well as the view! My husband and I stayed to host our wedding and everyone kept talking about how incredible the cabin was! Liza, of course, was great as well, she responds to texts and calls super efficiently and made sure the cabin was ready for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzan B.

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

Beautiful place with ambiance and nice view

Magical view, cute indoor and outdoor spaces, very nice ambiance. I will defiantly be back. Communication was smooth, Liza was very responsive. you get full privacy, no other close properties near the lodge, surrounded in beautiful nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time at Lillaskog Lodge. There was plenty of space for our group of 9 and we enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen including grills and blackstone, board games, and meteor showers as watched in the Adirondack chairs. The swimming pond and waterfall only five minutes away were amazing. The temperature was over 100 while we were there and would have appreciated additional AC and ventilation, specifically in the downstairs bedrooms. There were hair driers missing in at least one bathroom and the drier was working intermittently. The dishwasher also stopped working and the owners responded quickly. Scott the groundsman was very attentive to our needs and was always happy to answer any of our questions. There was grocery shopping close but restaurants are limitted. The Park entrance was 15 minutes away but hiking and many attractions required drives of 1-2 hours. Overall it was a really great week in a beautiful part of the country. We would give a 9/10 rating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey g.

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

Perfect stay.

We had a great stay Lillaskog lodge. The place fit our large group perfectly. It had everything we needed and was a short drive to Yosemite. The views are amazing and we spent the evenings watching the sunset over the mountains. The kids loved swimming at Rainbow pool which is only a mile down the road. Liza the owner was really nice and made everything so easy. I would definitely recommend staying here if you're visiting Yosemite or just want a place for some peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views

The views are beautiful and the proximity to Yosemite is great. VRBO indicates the property has a hot tub but there is no hot tub on the property so that was disappointing. That needs to be removed from the listing. There was a mouse in the house but that is probably to be expected based on the location of the property. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyris R.

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

Excellent for large families; amazing views

The lodge had more than enough space for our family of 17 plus a small pup. Not a 5-star hotel but it had everything we needed to make our two-night stay comfortable and the great room had holiday decorations which was nice. The wi-fi was spotty at times but that was expected given the location. Our favorite parts were the amazing mountain views and the proximity to Yosemite National Park. We had 3 SUVs and also appreciated the plenty of parking space inside the property. Liza and Tom were incredibly responsive when we had questions and we also met some of the staff when we were departing who were very nice! Our group enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Classmate Reunion

The property was great for our high school classmate reunion: plenty of space to cook, socialize and enjoy the surroundings. The house was well-equipped for gatherings like ours (10 guests). We're already talking about scheduling another trip there next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Beautiful property with amazing views

We had a family reunion and there was plenty of room for multiple families to have their own space. I would caution anyone traveling with a small car to be very cautious on the 1/2 mile trek from 120 to the property as it is a pretty washed out dirt road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Life-long friends reunion

A group of 12-15 childhood friends get together every few years and this year we chose to be near Yosemite NP. We could not have picked a better location or space for our get together. The accommodations were more than enough to keep us all under one roof. And the views were fantastic too! I highly recommend this VRBO to anyone who asks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Family Gathering

This was the third time we gathered our clan at Lillaskog for a Holiday get together. As usual, all had a great time. I highly recommend this place if you need a large clan to gather and it has a great view. The hosts go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The only very slight negative is we had to wait 10 minutes to get into the house as they were finishing cleaning. On the other hand, it was Christmas Day and we understand that everyone was with their family in the morning. We will be back -- again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Hoan N.

Spectacular time with my families at your cottage.

The cottage has great views that you can not describe until you are there. It has everything you can imaging. Like the owner say, just bring food and your camera. He really meant that because the cottage provide you with everything you need. The fruits from the garden and the eggs from the hen was a bonus. Our kids and adults loves it. It was a great location from the entrance to Yosemite. Had a great time there also. The only thing I hope the owner can add on to the cottage is the air condition for each bedroom. The 2 days we were there was very hot (85~90 degrees). That would make a prefect place to stay. Thank you so much for having a beautiful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views, Sunsets and Star Gazing

I have mixed emotions about this property. It is a nice large house that needs some love. Definitely not a 10 out of 10 that some reviewers gave it. Pros: We had six adults and six children and had plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen is well stocked and easy to cook for a group. The sunsets, sunrises and star gazing were amazing and we loved our evenings outdoors. Cons: Air conditioning is by room air conditioners. None in the basement bedrooms (4). Very warm our first night there. Mice and mice droppings, but we are in the forest so.. Two smoke alarms started beeping in the night two out of four nights staying. I think that could have been prevented by maintenance. Property manager responded quickly and replaced batteries both times. Most of the bedroom furniture drawers don't open. Two of the bathrooms have showers in claw foot tubs that are very treacherous. Low water pressure in upstairs bathroom. High water pressure in basement bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Incredible Stay

I booked this trip for my family (9 adults and 3 kids) to go see Yosemite. In the run up to our trip, California was hit with record storms and Yosemite was closed and the property was damaged. Liza, the property manager was exceptionally communicative, letting us know well in advance the extent of the damage and how it could effect our trip. Liza and the property caretaker worked hard in the days leading up to our trip to resolve all of the damage issues and gave frequent updates on the progress, including offering to let us reschedule or cancel. Check-in and check-out were extremely easy, the property is immaculate, and the views are astonishing! The house is exceptionally well stocked with amenities from firewood, to puzzles, board games, and books, to the most well outfitted kitchen I have seen in a rental property. The kids brought snow gear and spent every minute they could sledding down the rapidly melting snow and Liza was able to give advice on where they could go to find more snow as well as additional hiking options with Yosemite closed. Liza really did everything she could to make our stay special. My only complaint is that we want to go back and it's hard to find a free weekend given the properties popularity. A huge thank you to the folks that make Liliskag so special!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susen Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The defini"Climate controlled rooms" means heaters, not air conditioners

This property is as beautiful as the pictures, inside and out. We happened to go during a heat wave, and those members of our family who stayed in Mono, Tioga, Bodie and the Bonus room were very unhappy that their rooms had no A/C. The great room and kitchen are large and the swamp cooler in the corner didn't cut it. The thermostat in the great room never got below 82 degrees and with the ovens on in the kitchen, I am sure it was close to 90 there. A mouse played peek a boo with us under the bathroom door in El Capitan, the area rugs in the living area need a good shampooing, of the 3 BBQ s available only one worked properly. The side by side refrigerator is defective, doesn't make ice and the panel between the refrigerator and freezer is so hot you can't touch it. Of the two ovens in the kitchen, only one would reach 450 degrees. The dryer in the utility room takes forever and the outside washer's water hoses are switched, so if you want to wash with cold water you have to set it to hot. The 3 maintenance men who take care of the property are so helpful, especially Scott. He always has a joke to make you smile if you are up early enough to catch him outside. There are abundant fruit trees and black berries on the property. The Rainbow Falls swimming hole a short drive from the lodge was our saving grace in the evenings to keep from sweating all night long in the house. The sunsets were an event for our group, with chairs lined up on the lawn waiting for that Kodak moment, always beautiful. The close proximity to the park gate was a nice plus, and we enjoyed outings to Jamestown, Columbia and Sonora. Lots to see! For the amount we paid, we felt that things should have been in top condition. and that just wasn't the case. But there are lots of good things about it too. It's hard to know what is going on at a property you don't live at unless the renters tell you, so that's my intention and to help the next guy be prepared for a few items that need improvement. Some split unit A/Cs in the lower bedrooms and another one in the great room would greatly help summer renters, but our understanding is that they are at the end of the power grid and there isn't enough electricity to support them. I hope this is helpful to someone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host! Had such a wonderful time as we used this space for a family reunion. Such beautiful scenery and views! Such a spacious area, house was stock with kitchen supplies, board games and even televisions in every room. We brought our dogs along as well and the area was perfect for them! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Fantastic lodge in a great location, well stocked kitchen

Liza was very communicative and helpful in planning the trip. They clearly put lots of care into the property. The living space is cozy with great views, the aesthetic is pleasant, and there’s ample space for a large group. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022