Simmons Den is a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home that sleeps up to 6 guests. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a dishwasher. The cozy living room has a fireplace (firewood provided), satellite TV, and WiFi. The private deck has a picnic table, chairs, and a gas BBQ, perfect for grilling/dining outdoors while experiencing the beauty of Yosemite. This home is * pet-friendly, maximum of 2 pets.
2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 6 - Single Level - 925 Sq. Ft. - 469 Sq. Ft. Deck
Pet friendly- This cabin does not have air conditioning. 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 in their language 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 110 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. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and El Portal Market are also worth visiting. 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 - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Yosemite Valley - 41 min drive - 38.1 km
Glacier Point - 59 min drive - 60.1 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
Jackalope's Bar and Grill - 15 min drive
Timberloft Pizzeria - 15 min drive
Summerdale BBQ Cookout @ Tenaya - 17 min drive
Wawona Hotel Dining Room - 4 min drive
Embers Restaurant - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is (70) Simmons Den at The Redwoods In Yosemite pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at (70) Simmons Den at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at (70) Simmons Den at The Redwoods In Yosemite on 31 Jul 2026 start from £279, 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 (70) Simmons Den at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at (70) Simmons Den at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at (70) Simmons Den at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is (70) Simmons Den at The Redwoods In Yosemite located?
Situated on a river, this cabin 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
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was excellent. The cabin itself was clean, well appointed, and cozy. The staff were always available to help with any request we had. I'd highly recommend The Redwoods and (70) Simmons Den to anyone.
House was great- neighborhood/location - take the 4 mile (one way) hike to the falls at the end of the street,
John B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2025
We thank you for the five star review. We are happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay in our cabin! We hope to see you back again! -The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
This is a great cabin just inside the South Gate of Yosemite. It was a good base for activities. Still 45 min drive to the valley. They had a well stocked kitchen. Good basecamp for activities.
As advertised. Very quiet neighborhood right in the park. Not alot to eat there so it’s advised to get groceries beforehand. There is a market in the neighborhood but it’s pretty expensive. Place wasn’t amazing but cute and worked for our family. Didn’t give full 5 stars because showers were very tight and the beds weren’t that comfortable. We would come back here thought without a doubt.
We only stayed for two nights. Didn’t enjoyed much time at the cabin. Wish we have had more time to barbecue, light up the fire place, cocktails, etc.
Lis R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Lis,
We thank you for the five star review, and are happy that you were able to explore Yosemite to its fullest during your stay! We hope to see you back again very soon!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
We had a very relaxing weekend celebrating my husband's birthday with our kids & my in-laws. The cabin was clean & cozy. The kitchen was well stocked for the cooking we did. We were right across the street for the office and within walking distance from the store. It was nice to spend the days exploring Yosemite & returning to the cabin to stay the night. We have no complaints & would stay in the same cabin again!
Charleen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
We thank you for the five star review. We are happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay in our cabin! We hope to see you back again! -The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Katherine M.
1 Mar 2017
Perfect last-minute getaway in Yosemite
We planned a last-minute trip to Yosemite and this was a great pet-friendly place to stay for our family. While we normally spend more time on the north side of the park, in the winter we gravitate towards Badger Pass. Unfortunately, the weather was mostly rain during our stay, but the cozy cabin was fine for keeping us entertained. The staff was easy to work with and the reservation process was smooth. The place is a little dated, but we didn't care since it met all our needs. I especially enjoyed the unlimited firewood supply. Highly recommend this for a small family!
Katherine M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review! We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us, in spite of the rain! All cabins that have fireplaces or wood burning stoves come with firewood supplied for free. We hope that you come back again very soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
cynthia
30 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Redwoods team is wonderful- great communication before our trip re: recommended route, key things to remember, thorough list of what is/is not provided at the cabin. Just outside our cabin door were several hikes through beautiful scenery - roaring streams, trees and wildflowers, boulders covered in moss, views of surrounding mountains. Wawona was a great place to stay for easy access to Yosemite Valley. The Redwoods friendly and knowledgeable maintenance team responded to a noisy dripping shower head in our master bedroom on a Saturday, replacing the "vintage" shower head after tracking down tools that would fit the old unit. They brought over mouse traps and set them, making sure we knew what to do if they actually caught the little guy. The cabin had plenty of space for our family of 5 adults to enjoy hanging out together, sharing meals, building a giant puzzle, just talking and relaxing together - plus room for some alone time. We really enjoyed our time at the Redwoods in Simmons Den.
Cobwebs on lights over the stove and in the corners of living room. Toilet bowls were filthy. Lamp did not work. Was burned badly getting a sheet pan out of drawer beneath oven. No insulation apparently. Mattresses were terrible. One guest slept on the sofa all week and the other slept on the top bunk instead of with his wife.
The service was good,but I will not recommend the Simmons Den. Or maybe the cleaning service should be fired.
Tracy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2024
We thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the cabin. All of our cabins are privately owned and everything inside of each cabin is picked by the owners themselves. We will pass this onto our management team for review. If you would like to come back and stay with us again, we would love to help match you with the cabin that will best fit your needs! -The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Verified
8/10 Good
Jian
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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Jian
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
8 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy and comfortable cabin. Would stay here again.
Craig F.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joanne B.
25 Oct 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Yosemite Cabin
The cabin needs updating. Needs new mattresses - needs a deep cleaning - needs some kind of supplies for guests. Pretty much bare. Great location.
Joanne B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Susan H.
6 Oct 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Yosemite Trip
These properties are in a great location. Inside Yosemite park, close to Mariposa Grove and the Sugar Pine Railroad. Redwood Property #70 is rundown and dirty. Stained carpet, bathrooms that desperately need updated, kitchen lacking basic cooking supplies (only one skillet, no aluminum foil or plastic wrap, no paper towels, coffee maker has no heating element to keep coffee warm after brewing, etc). Very disappointed in this vrbo rental.
We very much enjoyed our stay. This made Yosemite a touch more comfortable and convenient with smaller kids. Will definitely stay with Redwoods when we come back to visit.
great location, inside the park, 55 minutes from the valley. very convenient. although the cabin furniture and fixtures are a bit old, they are comfortable and in good condition and we had a great time. internet works very well. nice deck!
I brought my parents to Yosemite for the weekend, and we had a wonderful time. The cabin was very cozy and the perfect place to come back to after a long day. I highly recommend this place!
Nice, quiet neighborhood. We arrived after the office closed, but everything was all set and ready for us to access the cabin. Overall a very nice place to stay and be in the park.
Everything was great and enjoyable. Some people may miss A/C in Summer months when it’s 90+ outside.
Eugene F.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nina W.
23 Oct 2018
Beautiful Cabin
The living space are so nice, equipped with everything I need to cook. 50 minutes away from the valley, and 10 minutes to the grove. Would come back!
Nina W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily M.
4 May 2018
Wonderful stay in Yosemite
We had a great visit in Yosemite. We were there for a 60 degree sunny day, and some snow so utilized not only the sunny deck but also the fireplace! Really charming cabin and for our extended family perfectly.
Emily M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
About the host
Hosted by The Redwoods in Yosemite
The Redwoods in Yosemite is located 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!
In the spring, the rivers and waterfalls throughout the Park, including nearby Chilnualna Falls, are nothing short of awe-inspiring.
During the summer, you have the opportunity to 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 Big Trees Lodge (formerly 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 Big Trees Lodge. See the nearby famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
In the winter, the family-friendly Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area (formerly Badger Pass Ski Area) offers snowshoeing, snowboarding, skiing, cross-country ski tours, and in Yosemite Valley enjoy the outdoor ice skating rink.
In any season our Wedding and Event Center is open for all occasions! 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.
Come enjoy and relax in the welcoming atmosphere of our unique community. Call 1-888 388-1442 for more information.
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