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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About the area
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. Travelling 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 ice skating and sledging.
Pioneer Yosemite History Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Wawona Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Yosemite Valley - 41 min drive - 37.7 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
Summerdale BBQ Cookout @ Tenaya - 16 min drive
Wawona Hotel Dining Room - 16 min walk
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 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite on 27 Jun 2026 start from £299, 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 at (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
On-site 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?
Checkout 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 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was a great relaxing trip, perfect location and secluded.
Olivia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Olivia,
We thank you for the five star review, and are happy to hear that your stay was nice and relaxing! We hope to see you back again soon!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Great location in Yosemite and cabin was everything we needed. Enjoyed our trip.
Jim F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Jim,
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed not only the cabin, but Yosemite as well! We hope to host you again in the near future!
-The Redwoods in Yosemite Team
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James
25 Sept 2023
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.
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
We thank you for the five star review, and are happy to hear that you found our place to be quiet and relaxing after a long and exciting day in Yosemite! We hope to see you back again very soon!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Faith A.
25 May 2017
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.
Faith A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you found our little community enjoyable and fun to explore. Hopefully, you made it up to Chilnualna Falls!! We hope to see you again soon. There is so much more to explore here!
This is our second time staying in this cabin and we really enjoyed it! Quiet and secluded, surrounded by trees. Loved it again.
Suzannne C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Suzanne,
We thank you for the five star review, and are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us for the second time! We hope that you will come back for a third time very soon!!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
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!
Kristin B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2022
Kristin,
Thank you for your awesome review of our Cecil's cabin! We are glad that you and your group of four had a comfortable stay with us! The beauty and wildlife in Yosemite is one of the best in the world! We hope that you will stay with us again in the near future!
-The Redwoods in Yosemite Team
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Naomi B.
4 Aug 2016
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.
Naomi B.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for the time spent reviewing us! And thank you for staying at The Redwoods In Yosemite! We appreciate your input, which we will share with our staff. We hope to see you back soon! Enjoy your day, The Redwoods In Yosemite
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!
Brian M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Brian,
We thank you for your five star review, and are glad to know that you found our cabin comfortable, well equipped and clean! We hope that you will come back soon!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alex P.
1 Mar 2015
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.
Alex P.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review!
Please come stay with us again soon!
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
We thank you for your review, and are happy to hear that you had a great stay with us! We hope that you will come back to stay with us again very soon!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Verified
6/10 Okay
Craig B.
13 Nov 2023
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!
Craig B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Craig,
We thank you for the review.
We apologize for the wait in regards to checking in. We do our best to ensure that each guest checks in on time, but sometimes that is not possible. We are sad to hear that you found the cabin to be "neglected." This cabin is one of our many "rustic" options, and although the owner has decorated it as such, the cabin itself is updated and far from neglected. We are sorry that you would not stay with us again. as we are more than willing to help you book a cabin that would be a better fit for you next time around. We have over 110 cabins in our inventory, so we believe that at least one of them would fit your needs. We hope that you will consider giving us another chance knowing this, and we hope that our resolution to this issue sufficed.
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Our family stayed a week at Cecil’s cabin. It is right inside the national park so no need to go through the entrance each day. It’s somewhat deep in the woods, a few min drive off the main road, so recommend arriving in daylight. No WiFi but we had a signal with Verizon, and there was a great little radio inside for old music. It was spacious and comfortable, with one bedroom upstairs and an huge basement type room with multiple beds and a second half bathroom downstairs. Each had its own heat. Cleanliness was above average which I really appreciated. It was well stocked for cooking and essentials, and we didn’t need to request or purchase any extra items. Heating worked great, and the wood stove was so cozy. There was plenty of firewood available. Beds were comfortable. There is a small creek with a bridge a short walk down the hill from your front door. We could hear the creek water from the porch, and my daughter loved playing there each morning. We drove into Yosemite 4 of 6 days, which I think took just under 1 hour of winding mountain driving, and there is also a beautiful swinging bridge area to explore and picnic at right in Wawona, so that’s nice for days you don’t want to drive. There is a general store a few min drive from the cabin as well, expensive like most stores in the area. Just remember to drive to pick up your key at the office building about 10 min away (in an envelope if you arrive after hours) b4 driving to the cabin, and take it back at checkout time.
Lauren S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Apr 2021
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
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!
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.
Jennifer A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Janice P.
4 Sept 2020
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
David C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William M.
10 Aug 2018
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.
William M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debbie S.
13 Jun 2018
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!
Debbie S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
Paul N.
12 Oct 2016
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.
Paul N.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review. Sorry you had issues with the toaster. We will let the owner know that a new one may be in order. Come back and stay with us again soon!
About the host
Hosted by The Redwoods in Yosemite
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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