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(1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite

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A cabin with a balcony, surrounded by tall trees.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden cabinets, a fireplace, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and a lamp.
A cozy living room with a plaid sofa, a green armchair, and a black wood-burning stove.
A cabin surrounded by tall trees, with a wooden deck and a covered porch.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a microwave, a stove, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5109 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Wawona, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wawona Visitor Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Wawona Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪101 min drive‬

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About the area

Yosemite National Park

A family-friendly stay in Yosemite National Park awaits you at this cabin. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Wawona Visitor Center and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and cabin features a washing machine, 1.5 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
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What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • 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
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

(1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite

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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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,178 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Cabin 1s - Cecil's Cabin Cabin

Cabin# 1S - Cecil's Cabin Cabin

Cecil's Cabin Get Your Nature On!

Cabin# 1S - Cecil's Cabin Yosemite National Park

Cabin# 1S - Cecil's Cabin Cabin Yosemite National Park

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Frequently asked questions

Does (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite?

No, (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite?

There isn't one on site, but Wawona Golf Course is a short 18-minute walk away.

(1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a fun relaxing stay!

It was a great relaxing trip, perfect location and secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location-Everything you need

Great location in Yosemite and cabin was everything we needed. Enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation in Yosemite

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Faith A.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzannne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite!

This is our second time staying in this cabin and we really enjoyed it! Quiet and secluded, surrounded by trees. Loved it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Poppendeck

Great location. Staff (Amanda) very friendly and attentive. Cabom was clean and well kept. Could use some updating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, peaceful Yosemite getaway.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just enough

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Craig B.

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cabin in the middle of nature

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last Available Cabin

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janice P.

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katharine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful woodland location.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

yosemite vacation

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
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice place

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Paul N.

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loydene L.

Peaceful Getaway

Thank you for sharing this little peace of heaven. We enjoyed 3 fabulous days exploring Wawona and the Valley of Yosemite. Hiking to the swinging bridge and then sliding down the rocks and swimming in the river were a big hit. Junior Ranger badges were earned and the accomplishment of hiking to the top of Vernal Falls were all made possible by our wonderful retreat we called home. We covered the patio table with butcher paper and had our own outdoor pleine art studio.---wonderful paintings occurred. It's worth the effort to get to this special cabin. Grandma Joey and her troop

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