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NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME

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The Summit House in Yosemite!
The Summit House
Wonderful, comfortable seating in Living room.
Spacious living room, dining room and kitchen.
Stunning river rock fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wawona, CA
  • Wawona Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wawona Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Yosemite South Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪100 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME

No Park reservations needed!! Located inside Yosemite National Park, includes entrance reservation into the Park, and is 2 short blocks walking distance from the Merced River, The Summit House is a multi-story mountain home with central air conditioning and heat, and constructed with western red cedar inside and out. Surrounded by 3 secluded decks, our home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a spacious 2 story living room with trestle beams, separate dining room, large kitchen, loft den and game room with a bumper pool table. The upstairs bedrooms each have a king size bed, while the lower bedrooms each have 2 twin beds. In addition, both the loft and game room have queen size sleeper sofa beds. The house sleeps up to 13 people. There are 2 massive river rock fireplaces, a laundry room with washer and dryer, Dish TV, and wifi. All kitchen utensils, dishes, towels, and sheets are provided. Both a propane and charcoal barbecue are also provided for the large rear deck which is situated next to the forest where you can enjoy deer, raccoons, squirrels and birds as they parade by our home.
The Summit House is located in the charming town of Wawona, 6 miles inside Yosemite National Park. The Big Trees Hotel (formally the Wawona Hotel) is just five minutes away. Here you can play golf and tennis, ride in a carriage and ride horses in the nearby stable. Badger Pass Ski Lodge and Glacier Point are 35 and 50 minutes away. Yosemite Valley, where the Yosemite, Bridalveil and Vernal/Nevada Falls and El Capitan is 35 minutes from the house. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is only 15 minutes away. We are a short walk from the Merced River where you can fish and swim in the summer, as well as sunbathe on the glistening flat rocks in the rushing river. You can also enjoy a hike to Chilnualna Falls and the swinging bridge or stroll the Meadow Loop Trail. There is fine dining at the historic Big Trees Hotel, as well as horseback riding, a 9 hole golf course, Ranger walks and talks and a fascinating old Pioneer Center.
In the winter you can enjoy downhill skiing, cross country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing at nearby Badger Pass as well as ice skating under Half Dome in the Valley.
In Yosemite Valley there are year round activities including numerous hikes, waterfall gazing, rafting, biking, museums, or just enjoying the beautiful vistas from the awe inspiring Majestic (formally the Ahwanee) Hotel. Yosemite is beautiful in all seasons and each season has its own special pleasures!

Property manager

Daniel Wolfus
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 21
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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
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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 and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite National Park, this holiday home 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. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and El Portal Market are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Wawona, CA

What's nearby

  • Wawona Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wawona Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Mariposa Grove - 30 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 36 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wawona Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big Trees Lodge Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya Lodge - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Yosemite Cemetery, Pioneer Yosemite History Center and Wawona Golf Course. Wawona Visitor Center and Sierra National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Perfect cabin for multiple generations

Yosemite in the spring, waterfalls, blue skies, adult children and grandchildren. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great stay! Beautiful scenery

Absolutely a perfect place to stay and enjoy Yosemite! Great house with everything we needed. Would definitely book again .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Excellent location

Perfect house for a large active family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Great Stay

The place was beautiful and in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great for family gathering

Property was in a great location for hiking several trails and historical significance and a short drive to access Yosemite National Park. The two fireplaces were very nice to have. Plenty of available sleeping, gathering areas and large dining area. Only downsides were no response from property manager about the lack of heat in primary bedroom/bath and a refrigerator that would not keep food cold or frozen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Friends Trip to Yosemite

Spacious place for friends to gather while visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Quiet, comfortable and 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley

Really enjoyed our stay! Yosemite is breathtaking, every time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hans R.

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

Great house for a group in Yosemite-Wawona

We had a great stay at the Summit House. Group of 12 adults and teens. House was well appointed, comfortable and location was amazing. Pine Tree market 1/4 mile away was convenient for some groceries and there is a fun swimming hole with a water down only 1/2 mile away. Highly recommend and we would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

A Precious Gem

Our family spent 6 nights at this beautiful home located in Wawona, inside the park. It was everything we hoped for, AND MORE!! Our hosts were awesome. The hosts have done an extraordinary job in building this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Summit House stay

This is a great property to base yourself at for exploring the Yosemite area. Plenty of room for people to spread out in the house with living rooms and lofts on 3 levels. Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Good Family House

Lots of room and loved the layout of the house with lots of different different levels. There is everything you need for a family to gather and relax after a full day of hiking and activities in Yosemite, which you are in.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

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

Spring 2024

Summit House exceeded our expectations. Our group consisted of 11 adult men all of whom are in our 70’s. All of our needs were met. It was great being in the park. I’d recommend Summit House without hesitation!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY S.

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

Beautiful!

Our group of 8 adults totally enjoyed this house! We were there for 4 nights over Memorial Day weekend. The park was crowded so it was a big comfort to be inside the gates and not needing a reservation. There are 4 very comfortable bedrooms, a great kitchen, and several wonderful gathering areas (inside and outside). The location is somewhat remote so do yourself a favor and arrive during daylight!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Perfect for our family

This house had ample number of bedrooms/beds and common spaces for our family. Very comfortable. The owner was responsive to any questions we had. I would recommend this property for a family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great House in Yosemite!

We had a great time celebrating my father in laws birthday. This is the perfect house for a family to share. Plenty of common space. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

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

Wonderful property

Wonderful property, great for families ! Thank you. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Wonderful home. Great history. Totally 80’s.

It was a good location for traveling to the Yosemite Valley as well as Bass lake. Helpful folks in the community. We found a lovely waterfall just minutes from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd P.

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

Great stay

We had our family up in Wawona for 4 days. Nice home with plenty of room and well supplied. Had small problem with the air conditioner, but the management company responded quickly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Wonderful Wawona Dwelling

We really enjoyed our stay at the Summit House. We enjoyed that it was inside the park gates, which helped expedite getting around inside the park during our visit. The house accommodated our group well, and we enjoyed being able to cook and eat at the house and have a special gathering as we were at Yosemite for a memorial for a loved one. This house was in good shape and had everything we needed. I would recommend this to other folks considering a stay inside Yosemite Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jian H.

Beautiful and spacious

We had a wonderful family reunion in this Summit House. It was very nicely decorated inside out, and located in a peaceful neighbourhood, which is right next to one of our favorite hiking trails. If you come here during winter, make sure your car is good for driving uphill, because its driveway is quite steep.

10/10 Excellent

Jon D., San Francisco

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

Thanksgiving in Yosemite

Great spot inside the park to launch hikes and biking. Close to the Sequoia’s Wawona Grove. And golf if open. A bit of a drive to valley all within the park. Great house for a big group in one of the only communities inside the park. Corner market is a short walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer trip

The home is spacious , upstairs main bedrooms were very comfortable unfortunately I slept in the downstairs and found the mattress a tad to firm . Otherwise the home was great will rent again .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane L., Oakland

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

Elegant. Comfortable home great for large family

Enjoyed our stay…comfortable and beautiful. Had no hot water until we figured out how to light the pilot just before the property manager got back to us on day two. It’s not hard if you read instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

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

Family Vacation at Summit House

Our party included two grandparents and two families of 2 spouses and 2 teenagers for a total of 10. We enjoyed our stay at Summit House. Because we had a reservation and arrived relatively late in the day, we had no problem getting into the Yosemite National Park. We spent one day in Yosemite Valley, one day in Mariposa Grove and took a day trip to Glacier Point. An unexpected bonus was swimming in the South Fork of the Merced River at two spots relatively near Summit House. The house was spacious and interesting from an architectural standpoint. The kids (young and old) enjoyed games of bumper pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Allan C.

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

Property is great and in a great location inside the park.

Great property in a great location. The house needs some maintenance as the sliding door leading on to the deck was off the track and the door latch was broken. Also there were nail heads protruding from the deck. These are minor issues and were managable for our stay but should be addressed. Overall a great visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

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Hosted by Daniel Wolfus

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