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Enjoy the serene forest views from the cabin's spacious deck, featuring a wooden table and comfortable seating for four.
Cozy living space with a central staircase, large window, and comfortable seating area.
Compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and TV, set against a wooden ceiling with exposed beams.
Relax in this stylish living room with a comfortable armchair and sofa, large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Cozy cabin nestled in a serene forest setting, offering a peaceful retreat with a front porch and chimney.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Yosemite West, CA
  • Yosemite National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Badger Pass Ski Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪91 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite West, this vacation home is adjacent to Sierra National Forest and within a mile (2 km) of Yosemite National Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 17 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Tunnel View - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 32 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬42 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required.

IMPORTANT: We do not accept third party bookings. The person whose name is on the reservation must be staying at the property.

We no longer accept dogs or any pets, no exceptions.

Pricing is $390.00 base price for up to 2 guests. $40.00 per night for each additional guest per night after the first 2 guests. Children under age 3 stay free, 10% discount on one week stays. (Please let us know if any of your children are aged 3 and under when you fill out the inquiry form.) Minimum stay of 2 nights.

Minimum age of primary renter: 25.

INTERNET AND CELL SERVICE: we do not have wifi OR satellite TV (though we do have an extensive DVD library), because trees around the house block satellite reception from the South sky. There is spotty cell service in Yosemite West. There is free wifi available in Yosemite Valley at Degnan's Kitchen, and there are computers with wifi at the libraries in Yosemite Valley and Wawona. If you have need of wifi during your stay, please see our home in Wawona, the Hummingbird Pika House, which has wifi (VRBO 1156877).

Yosemite West is inside Yosemite National Park. It is a 25-35 minutes drive to Yosemite Valley attractions, 30 minutes to Glacier Point and 30 minutes to Mariposa Grove and Wawona. This is also the closest lodging for Badger Pass Ski Area, with downhill and cross country skiing and snowshoeing - only eight miles away from your door.

This Yosemite West home is located close to the Glacier Point Road, so you are very close to Taft Point and Glacier Point, the most spectacular views of Yosemite Valley.

This house sleeps a maximum of 8 - 10 people. Please note if you have a larger group that this house has 1 1/2 bathrooms, and only 1 shower. If you need 2 showers, please check out our other Yosemite West rental cabin, the Hummingbird Pines House (VRBO 470093).

The Hummingbird Raven House has a spacious deck high in the trees which is a wonderful place to eat dinner and enjoy the sunset.

Please note that our house has a spiral staircase which may be difficult for elderly folks and small children. Our other Yosemite West vacation home, the Hummingbird Pines House (VRBO 470093) is more suited to elderly guests as it has only 2 steps into the house and bedrooms on the ground floor.

If our cabin and Yosemite are accessible, we do not cancel, modify, or refund reservations based on smoke, which is a very common occurrence in Yosemite each summer. This policy is consistent with most vacation rentals in Yosemite West.

The master bedroom has a king size bed and a half bath. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, with a queen size bed and four bunks. A convertible sofa-bed in the office sleeps 1 to 2 more guests. Note: we cannot accommodate more than 10 guests at a time.

This house is equipped with a full kitchen and a large dining table. There is a bbq and dining furniture on the deck, which is a wonderful place to enjoy dinner and watch the sunset.

Air conditioning is individually controlled through a mini-split system controlled by remotes in each room. Our location is 6,000 feet of elevation, so usually remains cooler than Yosemite Valley.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

Property manager

Michelle and Peter

Languages

English

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking anything inside or outside the home.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: 2 children age 3 or under stay free

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 20100021

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Yosemite West, just steps from Sierra National Forest. Yosemite National Park is within a walking distance of 1 mi.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required. good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a video library.

Does Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required. have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is about 19.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required.?

Yes, every accommodation at Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required. comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 189 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geovanny M., Skokie

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite National Park

Great location to main attractions: 25-30 minute drive to Yosemite Valley, Wawona, Glacier Point. Nice comfortable cabin for a family or group. Was there during the week and it was very quiet area. Inside the park, so no need to exit and make insane line to get back in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sue F.

Broken screens, broken lights, actual threadbare sheets, no promised landline, phone did not call US area codes 301 or 510 (no cell service at this property), worn and dirty wall to wall carpet, mice in the walls, actual mice running about on living room carpet… this place has it all!It does have a beautiful deck. I communicated with the owners. They were unhelpful and clearly hadn’t inspected their property carefully. For example, there was no stairway lighting. In the daylight, that’s fine. At night on a spiral staircase, that’s awful. Look elsewhere.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos z.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite

The property was clean. Simplistic. A bit aged and worn. The kitchen had all the utensils and appliances one would need. Everything was convenient and met our needs other than no internet connection and no sponges or brushes to facilitate cleaning up in the kitchen. The downstairs master lacks a shower or bath, and there is a small spiral staircase to the second floor where the full bath and other rooms are located. The stairs are rather slippery and need a non slip pad, especially jf one is only wearing socks. The house requires you to bring your own soaps and shampoo for the bathroom. Previous guests have left some pantry items as the host foes not iffer any. The setting was pleasant among the trees in a neighborhood setting with houses near by. We were about a half hour from Yosemite valley, an easy drive. Heating and air in each room worked well once we figured that out. The home could use guest instructions since without the internet, VRBO access was non existent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

CARL L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bummed

Trip was perfect but house had no lock on patii door so, not secure. And carpeting and supplied towels and cooking supplies need to be in a landfill. Rot on bottom of microwave left it unusable for safety reasons. I see 2 years ago someone complained about the rusty microwave and people keep using it? Over all felt pretty gross for what we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Easy access to Yosemite valley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Francisco R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A/c need to be fix

Just fix the a/c other than that it was perfect since you can open windows to let cool air cause wildlife, it was a little bit too hot for us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic experience

Perfect family cabin to explore Yosemite. Great communication. Would absolutely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brook stay

Overall good. Spiral staircase a challenge after long strenuous hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay and great owners

Very clean house, communication was great! All the info I needed and no issues. Had a great stay would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jen M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Hummingbird Raven

Great location. Half hour to Yosemite valley and half hour to glacier point.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerald H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hummingbird Raven

My son and I had a very nice stay. Enjoyed the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hot temps in Yosemite

We had great clean cabins. Unlucky for us - the temps demanded some AC and we had none. I know this is not normal for this area. Also we were there with multiple family members - 6 cabins in all and were a little too far apart in this very mountainous area to do family well. No cell or WiFi made our plans for dinner and sharing time a bit more difficult and the house phone never worked. I loved the clean and wonderful cabins but would probably not book again for these reasons. Thank you to Michelle for helping us book this time together and for her responses to all our questions. I would recommend this to a single family who did not need to communicate with the outside world or to other cabins and during a cooler season. Very clean and very well maintained cabin, stocked with all the necessary items.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Meganmamaof4

Liked: Cleanliness

HOT

Yosemite NP is a fantastic place. This place is in a great location. Unfortunately, it was extremely hot outside and inside. I wish we could have gotten the temperature below 85 inside the house - but there was no relief. We enjoyed almost every area of Yosemite while there, easy access daily, already inside the park to minimize lines/waiting. We were up early each day and home late - so much to do in the park. Just wish we could have slept, but it was too hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Adequate - Needs TLC

I would describe the house as, “adequate, and in need of a little TLC.” It is about a 30 or so minute drive into Yosemite Valley, where many of the sights to take in are. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking with about anything you’d need to cook and serve multiple guests. Take all of your own food, spices, oils, coffee, tea, or anything else you’ll need to cook. The gas grill on the porch was good to use and eating out there was nice. The sky at night was perfectly clear and so dark that you could see the Milky Way galaxy. The furniture and rugs on top of the carpet are all dated. The rug in the living area by the door outside was dirty and dusty. The living room rug buckles up and is a tripping hazard. Dust flew up from the couch when you hit it with your hand. The door mat on the porch into the house looked decades old. Several windows won’t open and that makes flow-through ventilation impossible; no air conditioning (as advertised) and with a heat wave (97 degrees at the house) the house wasn’t cool in the day, but “manageable” I guess. I’m not sure my wife agreed though even with the fans. The clothes dryer did not work and I sent text messages to the host as well as a housekeeper and never heard back. We had to hang the wet clothes on the balcony rail to dry. The house met our needs as a place to sleep. Without updates, however, we would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as described

Very kind owners, great communication and responses. Good location inside of Yosemite NP, with a quick 7 minutes drive to tunnel view which provided us with an out of this world sunrise view of Yosemite valley and it waterfalls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Base for Yosemite sight seeing

Great place to stay while seeing Yosemite!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow! Yosemite West gem!!!!

We had an amazing stay at Hummingbird Raven House. It was perfect for our family of four. Extremely nice to have as much space as we explored Yosemite NP.for three days. The location is superb, close to the Valley, but also much closer to other key places like Glacier Point, and Wawona/Mariposa. The house was very well kept, with great amenities, beautiful property. Everything functioned well. The communication with the property owners was very detailed and thorough. They were extremely kind and provided excellent information on the park and day trip ideas. We really love our stay here and would gladly stay here again. Definitely would recommend this place to couples, families, friends as your headquarters for an amazing Yosemite stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

laura c., sunshine, la

Seeking Peace in Yosemite

Nice lived-in cabin for 4 to stay comfortably (max 4 because everyone has to share the same shower). Plenty of space for indoor and outdoor relaxation. Great location for accesssing Yosemite Valley or Mariposa Grove (about 35 minutes from each) without having to enter through the park entrance ranger station. This location allowed access to the park twice in the same day when we wanted to hike early, come home for a rest, and then return to Yosemite Valley in the evening.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalton R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Place! But giant winged ant issue.

We had an issue with finding lots of giant winged ants crawling on the carpet and a couple black beetles as well. Especially when we turned heater on they would appear out of nowhere near the vents making me think they came from the vents. Needs an exterminator visit to spray around the house. It didn’t ruin our stay though! We just killed them when we would see them with paper towels and we only saw them in the day not at night which isn’t a huge issue since we were mostly out on hikes. Also this place has DVDs, Board games such as Jenga and Monopoly, and some books. The Board games were a pleasant surprise and we enjoyed some Jenga but I recommend bringing some of own board games or card games to add a little more diversity. View from the Balcony in the morning is really relaxing for sipping on a morning coffee and letting your brain rest. Good bathtub and shower but bring own shampoo and body wash as we noticed there was only hand soap in the bathroom. Overall very pleasant place to stay in. Very quiet neighborhood which made it easy to sleep in but I recommend bringing a sleep mask to help with that as it gets a little sunny through the windows in the morning. Didn’t see any bears the whole time here so that’s a relief. Just Squirrels, woodpeckers, Blue Jays, chipmunks and little critters. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

austin k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Yosemite Base

Even a bit nicer than the photos! The beds are super comfy, the place was spotless, we cooked huge meals and had everything we needed in the kitchen. The BBQ had propane, there were hand juicers, and three different ways to make coffee. We walked in and were very happy with the booking. The windows in the living space are massive and let in a ton of light and the deck is spacious. We had a great time over New Years. The neighborhood is cozy and quiet and an easy drive to the park without having to wait at the gate, you can get to Tunnel View in about 20 minutes. Really the location is quite superb. The hosts answered our last-minute questions with quick responses and check-in and check-out were a breeze. Make sure you don't forget your toiletries like we did, there's only two places in Yosemite to buy shampoo. The upstairs bathroom has a great shower with lots of water pressure and the bath is so nice. Hope to come back again one day. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Queenie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The stay was amazing!

The place is clean and pretty! We all had a great time staying here. It is a nice place to spend time with friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Eby K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

The property looked better than the pictures provided in the listing. The amenities and other details matched the listing. The hosts were quick to respond to questions. My family had a good stay. Suggestion - it would be great to get some new DVDs/blurays (the selection there is pretty old). Th
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023