* Comfortable lodge in the trees, Sleeps 10 (based on double occupancy)
* Bring paper wrapped logs for fireplace, regular wood not allowed.
* Rare property INSIDE Yosemite National Park!
* Charcoal BBQ (charcoal not supplied)
* 17 mi. to Yosemite valley
* No animals of any kind.
* No unaccounted for guests, very strictly enforced (property has exterior cameras).

This comfortable Lodge is in the heart of Yosemite National Park.
*PLEASE NOTE- Bring supplies with you! The nearest major market is in the town of Oakhurst. Oakhurst has two major supermarkets and a Grocery Outlet. Get all food and supplies before you arrive, If you need emergency supplies there are two small markets in the town of Wawona, about 25 minutes away by car. The markets in Wawona are generally expensive and close early so we recommend doing most of your shopping in Oakhurst.
* Starter coffee and tea are provided (enough for first morning), bring additional for longer stays. Salt, Pepper and oil are also provided. Plan to bring all other food items.

Please make sure to check your Check-In instructions. A link will be sent before you arrive. You will also need to make note of your personalized door code for entry. Cell service and wifi may be spotty in the park - Plan ahead! We recommend that you screenshot your reservation information or ensure that the page is loaded before you reach the entrance to the National Park. During busy times, the National Park staff may ask you to show a park reservation for entry, if this happens please let them know you are staying with us inside the park and show them your booking information.

* Being inside Yosemite park is amazing, however it is also at a high elevation and snow is likely in the winter. Please make sure to come prepared with tire chains, winter clothes and boots in the cold months. Check the weather conditions and road closures on the national park website. Roads are usually plowed quickly after storms but chains will likely be required in the winter.
*This listing is based on double occupancy, meaning there is a fee for each guest beyond 2 people. Day visitors are not allowed so every person on the property at any time (including infants and children), must be on your reservation. Maximum guest occupancy is 10.
* Early checkin and Late check out must be a arranged in advance and will come with a charge. Getting staff into Yosemite to clean is a challenge. The Housekeeping company pays their staff by the hour, whether they are cleaning or waiting for guests to leave. In general they charge a fee of $25 per hour to alter the check in or check out time

We are very responsive to messages. Our office and staff are located near Oakhurst CA, which is an hour away. We have systems in place to meet your needs without in person assistance. If you do need in person assistance/maintenance, we will do our best to have staff available as soon as possible.

This neighborhood has no services like grocery stores or restaurants. Please come prepared to be in a rural setting. Gas and basic services are a 25 minute drive back to Wawona. Please plan accordingly.

You will need a car to get around. If you would like to avoid parking congestion inside Yosemite Valley in the summer the YARTS bus picks up at Wawona. There is also a free shuttle for travel within the Valley.

Charcoal for the grill is not provided.

Please note: some roads from the East, such as Tioga Pass and Glacier Point are seasonal and are closed October through June.

PLEASE NOTE: If checking out on any of the following holidays:
Easter
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Years Eve
New Years Day
You will receive a fee request after booking to cover housekeeping expenses. The housekeeping company charges $50 for checkouts on any of these holidays.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not alter our cancellation policy for instances of rain, snow, smoke from fires, failure to get reservations for the National Park or closures to the national park. Please purchase your travel insurance accordingly.

After booking, you will be asked to agree to a rental agreement which restates the policies detailed in this listing.

Lost and Found: All lost and found items will be kept for up to 7 days. Shipping cost and staff time to mail it back will be charged to the guest. The minimum fee to ship an item starts at $50 and may increase depending on shipping cost.
*Quiet time is 10PM-8AM
*Parking for 3 vehicles included (no trailers/boats), any vehicle beyond 3 is $25 per night arranged in advance (based on availability), undisclosed vehicles are $50 per night for the duration of your ENTIRE reservation.
*This listing is based on double occupancy, meaning there is a fee for each guest beyond 2 people. Max 10 guests - including children or infants - Any guest not disclosed in advance of check-in will be charged at double the nightly guest charge(plus taxes, $66.90 per night) for the duration of your entire reservation.
*We charge for infants, they should be included in the guest count (county requires accurate guest count) please ensure you have included them as `children` on your reservation, or you will receive a fee request after booking to correct the reservation.
*No refunds for outages beyond hosts control, ex. WiFi, electric, water, etc
*Smoking/drug use anywhere on or in the property will incur a minimum $100 fee.
*We are unable to allow pets/animals as we have a family member who regularly uses the home and has an extreme allergy. We charge a $500 fee for undisclosed pets/animals to ensure the safety of our family member.