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Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park

Cabin in Yosemite National Park with kitchen and patio

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About the area

Yosemite National Park

At this cabin, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Yosemite Valley and 20.1 km (12.5 mi) from Yosemite National Park. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and cabin features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a patio and a living room are also available.

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Valley - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Tunnel View - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • El Portal Market - 24 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 41 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬24 min drive
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬27 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.

Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park

This cabin is one of the few properties that is actually located inside Yosemite National Park, with the shortest drive to Yosemite Village. The 7 mile drive from the cabin to Yosemite Village is a breathtaking descent with plenty of iconic photo opportunities.

We’ve been renting our beautiful cabin for 15 years now and have never received a negative review. However, we were previously listed on a private site and have just now made the switch to VRBO, which is why we have no reviews (yet!).

This beautiful, custom-built, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin is perfect for your Yosemite basecamp. We can accommodate up to 5 guests with a truly comfy pullout queen sofa couch, in addition to the 2 upstairs bedrooms.

After a day of hiking and exploring the park, return home to your quiet cabin with its well stocked kitchen and outdoor propane grill, for a lovely dinner on the deck while watching the sun set over the sierras. Both the front and back decks have tables and chairs for group outdoor dining. If you want a break from the crowds in the park, the Foresta area where are cabin is located, is the perfect area to explore on foot from your front door.

We’ve put so much love, care, and thoughtfulness into this cabin, all of which will be apparent when you first step foot inside. Our housekeeper lives next door and takes care of it as though it were her own. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Road conditions in the Foresta area; there is a main paved road into the Foresta area. The access roads to the cabins, are hard, dirt/gravel packed roads that are fine during summer/fall dry months, however, they can be more difficult with snow and ice on the ground.

For my winter guests, I want to make sure they understand winter road issues. The Foresta area of the park doesn't often get a great deal of snow, but that said, every winter there will be one, or two, good snow falls that can make access to the cabin difficult. Winter of 2022-23 was an exceptional doozy for snow! The park actually closed due to snow for over two weeks!

The county plows the main paved road into the Foresta area, where these cabins are located, but not the access roads. We have some local plowing and snow blowers to try to clear the approximately 1/4 mile access road to our cabin, but the dirt/gravel road would be too damaged by a plow to clear to dirt level.
The ideal vehicle for a winter visit would have 4-wheel drive with higher clearance.

The park service states that during the months of November - April, all visitors should be carrying snow tire cables and know how to use them. Call NPS road & weather, prior to your departure.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Remove all food from refrigerator and empty grease from bbque tray. Take to trash dumpsters off road on the way into Foresta.
Wipe down kitchen counters and microwave.
Leave used linens/towels by washing machine.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

County permit and septic system determine the total numbers of guests allowed. Please declare total guest count including children over 1 y.o.
No smoking, or outdoor fires of any kind.
Do not leave food or coolers (even empty) outside or in vehicles.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be included in total guest headcount

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2012046

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park?

The closest beach to Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park is Cathedral Beach (11.4 km).

Does Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park?

No, Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park?

No, pets are not allowed.