Summary:

🏔️ This Wawona home sits inside Yosemite National Park, steps from the South Fork Merced River and minutes from Mariposa Grove. Your booking includes vehicle entry into the park with no separate reservation needed. Stone fireplace, multiple outdoor decks with forest views, and fully equipped kitchen make this a year-round retreat. ❄️ Winter brings quiet snowscapes and access to Badger Pass. ☀️ Summer opens trails to waterfalls and giant sequoias. Sleeps 9 for families and groups.



The Space:

🌲 The open-concept living room features floor-to-ceiling windows with forest views and a stone fireplace surrounded by plush seating. The kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, full cookware, ample counter space, and seating for 6 at the indoor dining table. Multiple outdoor decks provide spaces to dine and take in the towering pines. Bedroom 1 is the primary suite with a queen bed, private balcony, and ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed. The loft offers a twin bed and full sleeper sofa for additional guests. The home has a second full bathroom. Washer and dryer are in-unit. WiFi is available though connectivity can be inconsistent due to the remote location. 🅿️ Two parking spaces in the driveway. This cabin balances modern comfort with its wilderness setting, from morning coffee on the deck to evening stargazing under open skies.



Guest Access:

🔑 Your booking serves as your vehicle reservation into Yosemite National Park. Two parking spaces available in the driveway. Roads within the park may require chains or AWD during winter months.



The Neighborhood:

🌿 Wawona sits inside Yosemite's southern entrance, giving you immediate access without gate wait times. The Pioneer Yosemite History Center is a short walk away. Mariposa Grove, home to over 500 giant sequoias including the famous Grizzly Giant, is a 10-minute drive south. The South Fork Merced River runs just off the property for easy riverside walks. Big Trees Lodge (formerly Wawona Hotel) and its dining room are within 2 miles. Glacier Point Road and its trailheads to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point are a 30-minute drive north. Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, is about 45 minutes by car. ❄️ Badger Pass Ski Area is 40 minutes away for winter skiing and snowboarding.



Getting Around:

🚗 The home is located in Wawona within Yosemite National Park, accessed via Highway 41 from the south entrance. From Fresno, take Highway 41 north for approximately 65 miles (1 hour 45 minutes). From Oakhurst, it's 25 miles north on Highway 41 (35 minutes). Yosemite Valley is 27 miles north via Wawona Road (45 minutes). Badger Pass Ski Area is 22 miles north (40 minutes). Mariposa Grove is 6 miles south (10 minutes).



Other Things to Note:

• Pets: Not allowed — a fine will be assessed at checkout if evidence of a pet is found

• Washer/Dryer: In-unit

• Parking: 2 cars maximum

• Firewood is not provided

• WiFi is available but connectivity can be inconsistent due to the remote park location

• Grand Welcome manages this unit within Yosemite West Condos, not the common areas or communal amenities. If there are issues with communal amenities during your stay, please reach out and we will communicate directly with the condo HOA

• Early check-in and late checkout are based on availability and require approval. Requests for late checkout must be received no later than 10:00 AM local time the day prior to departure. Additional fees of up to $60 may apply depending on hours requested