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House rentals in Yosemite Valley

Shanks' Ponderosa House w/ EV Charger and Hot Tub
Tchukon and Carolynâs home was great! We were a group of 7 and the space fit us all well. Extremely clean, I think the cleanest Airbnb Iâve ever stayed in. The hosts were responsive and included lots of helpful information for the house. Backyard is wonderful, and we all really enjoyed the hot tub, especially at sunset. Would absolutely recommend staying here.

12 Secluded Acres near Yosemite National Park
Wow---what a special place to stay, we highly recommend! Beautiful location, several decks/outdoor spaces to choose from, super comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, lots of light. Beverly and Ron are fabulous hosts, and anticipate every need for guests with their well equipped home and clear directions. We had a fantastic visit--long days in Yosemite and such a treat to come "home" to such a quiet, comfortable spot. Beverly was very helpful and responsive, answering so many questions about how to plan our visit to Yosemite even before we arrived. l

3 Acres on Miami Creek 20 Miles to Yosemite
We had a great tenth anniversary celebration and were able to spend a few days at Yosemite. On the last night we dined at Idle Hour which we recommend for their wine tasting and their food. Robert provided the perfect place for our second honeymoon. It was very relaxing and close to stores and food establishments as well as hiking and natural beauty. It is a wonderful cabin tucked into the woods.

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We had a wonderful stay at this home! The open floor plan was great for family time and the backyard was very serene.

Beautiful Sugar Pine Cabin in Cedar and Pine Woods
We came to the area to visit Yosemite. Perfect size for a family of 5. We only wish we would've booked an extra day! We had everything we needed, and it was very clean!

Motherlode Miners Cabin-On the way to Yosemite.
We had a incredible stay at Jillian's cabin to finish a 3 week road trip finishing at Yosemite before driving back to San Francisco. We loved the peace & quiet, the views from the balcony and quality of the accomodation. It's one of the best Airbnbs I've ever stayed in and I would thoroughly recommend it if you like a peaceful, private environment with towns and interesting places nearby. Jillian and Richard were welcoming hosts, communicative and friendly. We enjoyed stargazing and spotting wildlife from the balcony and appreciated the eggs Jillian left us from her chickens. We felt we'd struck gold staying here for 2 nights and we're able to fully relax after a busy, full on trip.

Charming Historic Cottage*Near town*Clean
This place was a great base of operations for our trips into Yosemite. Anne even reached out a few times between booking and the date of our trip with updates about the park's plans for the season. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Yosemite Falls Cottage*in town*clean
Lovely house, with lovely furniture. Beds were very comfortable! The house was perfect for our trip to Yosemite (about 45 mins away) and a lovely retreat at the end of the day. It was great to the able to do washing/drying too. Anne was a very responsive host!
Cabin rentals in Yosemite Valley

Charming 3 Bedrooms -INSIDE Yosemite National Park
We loved being so close to the park. The house was a very unique design with a large spiral staircase connecting the bedrooms to the kitchen and living area. The only negative was that I was not aware that they were not quite finished cleaning the exterior yard of recent construction. It distracted from the beautiful landscape and surroundings.

Midpines Cabin Perfect for Yosemite vacation!
My stay at this charming cabin near Yosemite was absolutely fantastic. The location was perfectâmaking it easy to explore the stunning scenery and outdoor activities. The cabin itself was cozy, well-maintained, and beautifully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Modern Cabin with private Jacuzzi
I had a wonderful stay at Michaelâs place! It was peaceful, safe, and had everything I needed for a comfortable tripâincluding a full kitchen and a relaxing jacuzzi, perfect after a long day of hiking. The location is fairly close to Yosemite, making it a great base. I especially loved the patio in the backyardâstargazing at night was nice. Michael was incredibly proactive and responsive, even with late-hour questions, and his recommendations were spot-on. Would definitely stay here again!

Bear Foot Pines inside Yosemite Park!
This cabin made our stay in Yosemite so much more magical. It was cosy and comfortable and exactly what a cabin should be. We liked Wawona as our âbasecampâ and enjoyed coming back to it each day after being in the Valley. The cabin looks better than it does in the pictures. Only thing we would add is: new boardgames! The ones that are there are old and incomplete. We brought our own so we were good. :)

Enjoy Yosemite in comfort and style
We loved the cabin! Such a beautiful area and cool space. We loved the way the interior was designed and even bought one of the pieces of local art! We would absolutely stay here again, and it was perfect proximity for our trip to Yosemite. Thank you for everything.

Lakeside Serenity: Cozy Chalet near Yosemite
Loved our 4 night stay at Brian's place! It was a well-equipped, comfortable Airbnb for 4 adults and a great location for visiting Yosemite each day (about 35 minutes to the park entrance, an hour and 15 minutes to the welcome center). It had all the amenities we needed to cook our own meals each night and was only a short, 5-minute drive away to the Groveland grocery store, restaurants, and shops. Pine Mountain Lake itself was lovely - great place to dip our feet in after walking in Yosemite all day.

Casa Manzanita in Midpines! 26 miles to Yosemite!
Great location if going to Yosemite. Be sure to download driving instructions because cell service can be spotty driving there.

Secluded modern creekside getaway
Had a great stay! was in Yosemite all day everyday so didn't get to enjoy the house although kitchen was great and we dis watch 2 movies on the great movie screen. Very convenient place to stay if you are staying outside of the park. Drive in from the Hey 140 Rock Arch entrance was quick and easy. Thanks for everything and will be back again soon!
Cottage rentals in Yosemite Valley

Country Cottage easy access to Yosemite, more!
What a beautiful quaint cottage in a serene area! It felt so peaceful and quiet. Cottage is conveniently located about 1.5 hour drive from Yosemite Valley with easy access to neighboring towns for groceries etc. We loved the decor and found the kitchen well equipped for cooking. Appreciated the thoughtfulness put into the details of making the place feel like home!

Quail Bell Cottage, near Yosemite & Kings Canyon.
We loved our stay in the Cottage. Sean was a great host and welcomed us when we arrived. The cottage itaelf was stunning, with lots of room and ammenities within it. The kitchen was amazing, and had everything to cook as soon as we arrived. The bedroom had tonnes of storage and bed super comfy. We loved the remoteness and sitting out with a coffee watching the hummingbirds in the morning. This is a place thats at the top of our stays, and we will be certain to book again, the next time we are visiting yosemite.

Cozy Cottage Nestled Under the Oaks âOak Nestâ
This was an absolutely beautiful stay. The cabin is not just beautiful on the outside but the inside as well. The cabin itself wasnât the main event for me though⌠the view from the backyard was just stunning. I found myself keep the doors open to the balcony the entire time despite the 90 degree weather just to look at it. Sherie, was kind and considerate. I hope to stay here again in the future!

Nini's Cottage : Fish Camp / Yosemite
Beautiful, cozy cabin tucked into the woods in FishCamp. Only a little more than 5 minutes to the south entrance of Yosemite, 10 minutes to Oakhurst and maybe 30 minutes to Bass Lake. The cabin has everything a couple or small family needs to relax and enjoy all the surrounding area has to offer⌠or just do nothing and enjoy a romantic couple of days. Special little touches include supplied coffee beans, bagels, cream cheese, butter and jam, oatmeal and even a couple of Ghirardelli chocolates. There are 2 decks in which to enjoy the sound of the creek or is it a babbling brook? Ha! The big deck has 2 seating areas and a new grill to cook up some steaks or burgers and the other deck is off the bedroom to enjoy a nice cup of coffee. Lastly Heidi and her team are fantastic! I truly hope to stay here again soon, so do yourself a favor if you are reading this and hit the book now button. you will not be disappointed in the least!

Little Red House
Our stay was better than we imagined, the place was better than the photos showed. The peace and warmth we had was invigorating. We are so grateful.

Hilltop Cottage, walk to bars/restaurants!
We loved the location which was perfect for visiting Yosemite NP! The hosts were very responsive & friendly!

Shambala -- a quiet gem in Mariposa near Yosemite
Loved coming back to this tranquil place after exploring Yosemite. Perfectly equipped with anything you might need. Greg and Michalene put a lot of thought and love into the place and it really shows. Would come back anytime!

Winemaker's Cottage
We had an amazing stay at Winemakerâs Cottage. It is situated on serene vineyard with beautiful views and bird singing in the background. Inside place is cozy, comfortable and has all the conveniences a traveler may need. About an hour from South Entrance to Yosemite it was a perfect location for our getaway. Jason and Kris are the kindest and most welcoming hosts. AT&T phone users - keep in mind there is no service in the area, may be a nice opportunity to unplug. Overall - memorable and magical vacation.
Your guide to Yosemite Valley
Welcome to Yosemite Valley
Things can get a bit confusing when it comes to place names here. Yosemite Valley is a town outside Yosemite National Park. Itâs also the name of a place inside the park that is, well, maybe one of the prettiest places on Earth. And Yosemite Village is the name of the place inside the town of Yosemite Valley where (mostly) park employees live. Yosemite Village is a stopping point for those en route to the main event â the park â but youâd be wise to slow down and appreciate this little town. Construction began on the 46-acre village in 1918, led by preeminent landscape architect Charles Punchard Jr., who called for winding streets and rustic buildings made of granite, river stones, and logs, a style that would define the look of the entire national park system. The village is home to 68 historic buildings, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Yosemite Valley
Yosemite National Park is open year round, so deciding when to visit depends on what kind of experience you seek. Summer is warm to hot, and ideal for hiking. Itâs also a high season when crowds and traffic are dense. Fall brings fewer crowds, a range of hot and cool weather, rain showers, and even snow. Snow blankets the park in winter, creating a hushed landscape with radically fewer visitors than summer. (Snow can also cause some roads in the park to close between November and early summer.) In spring the park creeps back to life, and the magnificent waterfalls roar with snow melt.
Top things to do in Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Village Post Office
Completed in 1925, the villageâs historic post office was designed by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood, famed for his work in the rustic â or parkitecture â style. The post officeâs wood and stone facade is home to 760 ornate brass post boxes where mostly park employees receive their mail. Stop in here and appreciate the craftsmanship before sending a letter to a pal that will bear the Yosemite postmark.
Yosemite Cemetery
This graveyard dotted with granite and wooden markers is a kind of who's-who of Yosemiteâs past. Here lie the bones of James Mason Hutchings, who led the first tourist party into the park in 1855, and Galen Clark, who arrived as a visitor the same year and decided to remain in the nearby mountains. Laborers, hotel operators, and homesteaders rest here, too. Wander among the graves and giant sequoia trees and ponder the lives and deaths this park has seen.
Yosemite Museum
This small museum, opened in 1926, is one of the first museums established in the park system. It houses exhibits exploring the geology, natural history, and indigenous cultures of Yosemite. The museum also has a gallery with rotating displays of artworks inspired by the park.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the weather in Yosemite Valley?
Yosemite Valley experiences a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Summer temperatures range from 70°F to 90°F (21°C to 32°C), while winter brings cooler weather with temperatures between 30°F to 50°F (-1°C to 10°C), along with occasional snowfall.
What are some of the best things to do in Yosemite Valley?
Hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife viewing are popular activities in Yosemite Valley. The valley also has worthwhile photography spots, especially during golden hours. When the season allows, you can go rafting on the Merced River, or stargaze under the dark skies, considering Yosemite's status as an International Dark Sky Park.
What is the best time of year to visit Yosemite Valley?
The most popular time to visit Yosemite Valley is during summer, from June to August, when the weather is most favorable. During this time, the Yosemite Facelift, an annual park-wide clean-up event, takes place. However, winter visits are also fascinating, especially for snow-based activities and the Yosemite Valley Firefall event in February.
What are the best places to stay in Yosemite Valley?
Yosemite Valley has numerous places to stay, from comfortable lodges to camping sites. The Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Ahwahnee, and Curry Village are frequently suggested options. For a closer encounter with nature, you can opt for campgrounds like Upper Pines, Lower Pines, and North Pines.
What are the best places to visit in Yosemite Valley?
Yosemite Valley is home to various natural attractions. You can explore Yosemite Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in North America, or marvel at the massive granite monolith of El Capitan. Don't miss the Tunnel View overlook, where you can capture the valley's grandeur. Mariposa Grove, with its ancient Giant Sequoias, is another intriguing spot.
What are some hiking trails in Yosemite Valley?
Explore the natural beauty of Yosemite Valley on its engaging trails. The Four Mile Trail, covering 4.8 miles (7.7 km), connects Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. Alternatively, the Mist Trail, taking you to Vernal and Nevada Falls, covers 7 miles (11.3 km). For a challenging hike, the Half Dome trail stretches for 14.2 miles (22.9 km), revealing awe-inspiring panoramas.
What are some family activities to do in Yosemite Valley?
Families can participate in nature walks led by park rangers, go bird watching, or engage in Junior Ranger programs offered by the visitor centers. During winter, enjoy skiing at Badger Pass Ski Area or embark on a snowshoe walk. Don't forget to visit the Yosemite Museum to learn about the valley's rich cultural history.
What are some of the best day trip ideas in Yosemite Valley?
Day trip ideas include exploring the Tioga Pass, hiking in Mariposa Grove, or capturing the sunrise at Tunnel View. A drive along Glacier Point Road might also reveal breathtaking vistas. For a historical touch, consider a trip to the Ansel Adams Gallery, or the old mining town of Mariposa, just outside the park.
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