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(1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite

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Cecil's Cabin
View from down by the seasonal creek
View coming in the front door
Kitchen, with microwave and dishwasher
Entrance leading to main bedroom, bathroom, & stairs to lower bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51178 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Wawona, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wawona Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Wawona Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Downstairs

1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet

Full Bath Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

(1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite

Cecil's Cabin is a charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home that accommodates up to five guests. Located on the tranquil south side of the Merced River, this secluded property offers a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a washer and dryer, and air conditioning for your comfort.
The living area features a wood stove with seasonal firewood provided, satellite TV, and WiFi. Guests can enjoy two decks: an upper deck with unobstructed forest views and a lower shaded deck ideal for relaxation.
The cabin is conveniently situated one mile from the historic Wawona Hotel, local market, and golf course, and is less than 45 minutes from the Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area. It serves as an excellent home base for exploring Yosemite National Park.

2 Bedrooms - 1 Full and 1 Half Bath - Sleeps 5 - Bi-Level -1,178 Sq. Ft. - 442 Sq. Ft. Deck

No Pets Allowed. An EV charging station is available at the Main Office.

About the Area

Nestled just 4 miles inside the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is the charming and historic town of Wawona. Located at the base of Chilnualna Falls (the second-highest vertical drop waterfall in Yosemite) and home to the principal trailheads into the southern Yosemite wilderness, Wawona is also the closest town to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
Wawona has the feel of a small town but is bustling with activity! Over 160 residents, including Yosemite Park employees, live in Wawona and can be seen gathering at the town's community center, playing a pickup game of basketball at the elementary school, jogging on one of the many picturesque trails, or simply walking their dogs and baby strollers through the winding residential streets. The historic Wawona Swinging Bridge boasts the best natural water slide in the Park! The history village is filled with docents, stagecoach rides, horseback rides, and barn dances in the summer season, and the Wawona Meadow Loop offers year-round riparian meadow wildlife viewing.
Wawona was known to the local Native American Miwok as Pallachun (a good place to stay). It is located entirely within Yosemite National Park (it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area) and is located on the South Fork of the wild and scenic Merced River, on the main highway (State Route 41) from Fresno to Yosemite Valley.
Galen Clark, who helped gain preservation legislation for Mariposa Grove and what later became part of Yosemite National Park, occupied the Wawona area in 1855 and established a tourist rest and modest ranch, which he later sold and made into a hotel and resort property (the Wawona Hotel). The Wawona post office was established in 1878 and was originally called Clark's Station.
The Redwoods in Yosemite has over 120 vacation rental homes and is proud to say that all of them are located in Wawona. All are within walking distance to everything that Wawona has to offer, and every one of them is surrounded by the majesty of Yosemite National Park!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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

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

About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite National Park, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Traveling with kids? Consider Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and El Portal Market. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating.
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Wawona, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pioneer Yosemite History Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wawona Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Yosemite Cemetery - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Narrow Gauge Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Summerdale BBQ Cookout @ Tenaya - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite?

As of Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite on Jun 25, 2026 start from $473, 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 (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite located?

This family-friendly Yosemite National Park cabin is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pioneer Yosemite History Center, Wawona Visitor Center, and Wawona Golf Course. Yosemite Cemetery and Sierra National Forest are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

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

Such a fun relaxing stay!

It was a great relaxing trip, perfect location and secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Great location-Everything you need

Great location in Yosemite and cabin was everything we needed. Enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice secluded cabin. Great family get together location. Would recomend, main office a little hard to find had to ask at store.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family vacation in Yosemite

This cabin was a lovely and quiet place to relax after an exciting day at the Yosemite. It was clean and spacious and perfect for us and our teens. Loved the different paintings hanging from the walls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Faith A.

Loved the location, very quiet.

Although this cabin is a 35-40 minute drive from Yosemite Valley we were happy to be there. We have visited Yosemite many times and were happy to explore Wawona and that part of the Park. The cabin was clean and comfortable, the property managers were very, very helpful and overall I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzannne C.

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

Yosemite!

This is our second time staying in this cabin and we really enjoyed it! Quiet and secluded, surrounded by trees. Loved it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Very Comfortable!

Very comfortable house for a group of 4! A great location, super convenient to all things Yosemite! Quiet location, enjoyed the wildlife, which included a pair of coyotes passing by one evening! Thanks for a great visit, would love to come back and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

Cabin in the woods

This was a nice cabin - well situated above the river and an easy walk to a swimming hole. It was well shaded during the day so stayed relatively cool. It was clean and a good place to launch a trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Poppendeck

Great location. Staff (Amanda) very friendly and attentive. Cabom was clean and well kept. Could use some updating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Beautiful, peaceful Yosemite getaway.

If you are looking for someplace flashy and new, this isn’t for you. But if you are looking for a comfortable, well equipped cabin in beautiful surroundings this is perfect. Located inside Yosemite made it a breeze to get around the park and it enabled us to avoid the long lines to get in. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Great cabin in yosemite

We had a wonderful stay. Just a few things - more hooks by the door for coats . And your guest book said there were scorpions in the lower floor so my kids got so scared . Maybe remove the guest book. Just a suggestion.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Just enough

This cabin fit 2 parents and 3 young adults comfortably. It is inside the park so you don’t have to wait in the long lines to get into Yosemite. It is an hour from the valley. It is a beautiful drive and it was nice to be away from the crowds. The neighbors are so friendly and the woman at the general store was so warm and helpful. There are hikes in the area; Chilnualna and the swinging bridge were a short car ride. We were able to get groceries in Oakhurst which is 30 minutes away. Make sure to get everything you need at the store as the cabin only supplied a small amount of toilet paper and garbage bags. No condiments.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Craig B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Beautiful location,cabin needs updated

Check in was delayed due to cabin not ready . We had to wait for over one hour for the cabin to be cleaned before we could check in. The staff was friendly and helpful. The cabin was nice with plenty of room. The cabin is in desperate need of a good deep cleaning, it was dirty. The furniture needs updating.The TV did not work. The maintenance people fixed the tv promptly after our call. This cabin has a lot of potential. It has been neglected for years. It could be a great cabin if it was fixed up. Beautiful location and very peaceful. We would not stay there again. I could not recommend anyone to stay there until they clean it up and fix it up. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love that the property was inside the park. There is a fully stocked kitchen with all t
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

Charming Cabin in the middle of nature

We had a wonderful time at the Cabin during the end of March. The wood burning fire stove was a plus and really made the experience cozy. The cabin is in a more secluded part and really felt private. The deck was a nice place to stargaze at the end of the day as well. Thank you for a wonderful stay and vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last Available Cabin

We booked this cabin because it was literally the last available cabin in Wawona during our travel dates. If you have this cabin on a hot summer day, know that it stays hot inside for most of the day on the 2nd floor (there's one floor fan for the living room and a ceiling fan in the bedroom). The well-stocked kitchen was a nice touch. We stayed here during Covid and a bottle of hand sanitizer and cleaning spray were provided for us, but no hand soap. There's also a strict 10am check-out, and check-in begins no earlier than 4pm. We weren't able to check in until a little after 5pm because the cabin wasn't ready yet. Overall, it was an okay experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janice P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location

Hot August Vacation

Clean. Spacious. Warm. Sturdy. The woods surrounding the property contained tons of decaying logs. The highway (41) leading to the property and surrounding the property were also depressing: miles of burnt forest and decaying wood. We felt like we were driving into a scene from the movie, "Deliverance". Indoors, everything was intact. Comfy beds, good fridge and stove. But... no A/C. We knew this, but it being in a Mountain area, we believed it wouldn't be hot. It was in the 100's. To enjoy our vacation, we stayed indoors until it became hot. Then, we closed windows and shutters to keep the heat out. We went to the river to cool down. Around 6 pm, we returned, and turned on the fan. Around 8 or 9 pm, it began to cool down, and we opened the windows. After that, it became cooler. I don't have a problem with this, except we paid $450.00 per nite for this accommodation. We could have flown to Hawaii and stayed in an air conditioned condo. No, I won't rent from these people again, I won't recommend it to anyone, and I won't recommend YNP because the forest is seriously compromised. Not the Yosemite I knew and enjoyed years ago. Yosemite is in decline!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny K.

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

Great family stay

We had a lot of family fun there during Thanksgiving week: quiet place in the forest, many places to go around, the cabin had all we needed including fireplace and firewood, gas station and convenience store nearby, and we were lucky to get lots of snow, which made the kids 100% happy. So very positive experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Katharine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful woodland location.

A functional, clean base with lovely wood burning stove and everything needed for your Yosemite family stay and lovely woods to explore right outside the cabin. Worked for us with an 8,5&3 year old. Fittings a little tired and nothing fancy but kitchen well equipped and everything you need for a base for an outdoorsy short break. It takes just under an hour to the Visitor Center in Yosemite in good weather and very light traffic but obviously very convenient for Wawona explorations and Mariposa Grove. Don’t misread the house number as two numbers instead of a number and a letter like us. We must have driven past it several times In the dark before realising our error! Overall a comfortable stay in a lovely secluded wooded location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia G.

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

yosemite vacation

Great spot for us. Lovely location. Nothing fancy, but perfect for us. The only problem was check in... We arrived after hours (dark) and had much difficulty finding the cabin. Thankfully, one of the property managers met us and took us there. Maybe better signage for the properties... Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

David C.

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

Nice place

Clean, very spacious and comfortable place away from crowds, truly has everything you need. Not great for a short stay as it is quite far from the valley, took us about 1 hour each day. If you have more time, like a week or so and can take a couple days off to explore the area around the house, than that works. House could benefit from some updates interior and exterior and some of the neighboring homes look run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Private cabin with nice view of the woods, not too far from Yosemite Valley

We enjoyed Cecil's Cabin for 4 nights in July (before the Ferguson Fire started). Although it was a 30 minute drive to Yosemite Valley, we also appreciated the peace and quiet that would not have been the case had we stayed in the Valley. The furnishings were pretty basic, but the cabin had most everything we needed. The view from the back deck was very restful, and except for one cabin in sight (with no occupant when we were there), all other cabins were far away. The downstairs bedroom was great for the teens, as it was a separate domain, along with half bath and door to the bottom part of the deck. If you want the feel of way out in the woods without really being that far from the main road (just a couple of minutes from Route 41), this is a very good choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Cecil's Cabin was wonderful!

The cabin was clean, comfortable and very relaxing. It was secluded in a beautiful wooded lot; saw deer right off the deck area! The cabin was stocked with everything we needed for cooking meals. Hiking trails nearby were incredible with the waterfalls to view. Wildflowers everywhere. Everyone was very friendly. We would definitely stay there again; I would recommend Cecil's Cabin to everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Paul N.

As expected

The cabin was fine. Only problem was a cheapy toaster that consistently burned the toast and set off the fire alarm. Otherwise fine.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loydene L.

Peaceful Getaway

Thank you for sharing this little peace of heaven. We enjoyed 3 fabulous days exploring Wawona and the Valley of Yosemite. Hiking to the swinging bridge and then sliding down the rocks and swimming in the river were a big hit. Junior Ranger badges were earned and the accomplishment of hiking to the top of Vernal Falls were all made possible by our wonderful retreat we called home. We covered the patio table with butcher paper and had our own outdoor pleine art studio.---wonderful paintings occurred. It's worth the effort to get to this special cabin. Grandma Joey and her troop

About the host

Hosted by The Redwoods in Yosemite

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The Redwoods in Yosemite is in the little community of Wawona, 6 miles INSIDE the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. It makes a wonderful home base while you explore and play in Yosemite. Depending on the season, there is always something special to enjoy!
The rivers and waterfalls throughout the park, including nearby Chilnualna Falls, are nothing short of awe-inspiring in the spring.
During the summer, you can relax in the south fork of the Merced River & cascading waterfalls. Enjoy a hike to nearby Chilnualna Falls, the Swinging Bridge, and the Meadow Loop Trail. Visit the nearby famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Enjoy fine dining and play golf at the historic The Wawona Hotel, go horseback riding, fishing, enjoy Ranger walks and talks, or visit the Living History Center/Pioneer Village.
In the fall, the colors are spectacular as you enjoy the walking path around the golf course of the nearby historic Wawona Lodge.
In the winter, the family-friendly Badger Pass Ski Area offers snowshoeing, snowboarding, skiing, cross-country ski tours, and in Yosemite Valley, enjoy the outdoor ice-skating rink.
Our wedding and Event Center is open for all occasions in any season! Whether it's for a group ski vacation, business training, a family Christmas or Thanksgiving get-together, or a reunion of any kind, this is the perfect spot for all to gather.
Our Wedding and Event Center comfortably seats 100 for group meetings and 80 for formal dining. There is a large open deck with a fireplace, and inside there is a second fireplace along with a separate Board Room and Catering Kitchen.
Enjoy and relax in the welcoming atmosphere of our unique community.

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