Yosemite West Home Inside Park Gates Sleeps 6

Summary:
Stay inside Yosemite National Park at this 2-bedroom home in Yosemite West with forest views and direct trail access from your backyard. 🏔️ Spring wildflowers, summer hiking, fall foliage, and winter snowscapes offer year-round adventure just steps from your door. Two spacious decks overlook the Sierra Nevada pines, and staying here means no vehicle reservation needed to enter the park. Great for families and outdoor adventurers seeking an authentic mountain retreat.

The Space:
This lower-level home sleeps 6 guests across 2 bedrooms plus a living room sleeper sofa. 🛏️ Bedroom 1 has a queen bed and ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo and single vanity. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed. A second full bathroom offers a shower/tub combo and single vanity. The living room features a queen sleeper sofa and large mounted TV with streaming channels. The fully equipped kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, tiled countertops, cookware, and dining ware. Gather at the picnic bench-style dining table inside or head to the lower deck with outdoor dining table for meals surrounded by pine-scented air. ☀️ The upper deck offers panoramic forested views for morning coffee or evening cocktails. WiFi is available but can be inconsistent in the mountains. Parking for 2 vehicles in the driveway. Note that this is the lower unit of a duplex, and the upper unit may be occupied by other guests. ❄️ Winter transforms the park into a snowy wonderland accessible right from your door, while summer brings clear skies for exploring nearby Yosemite Valley, waterfalls, and endless trailheads.

Guest Access:
🔑 Self check-in details provided before arrival. Parking for 2 vehicles maximum in the driveway. This is the lower unit with dedicated private access. The upper unit is separate and may have guests. 🏔️ You're deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains, so WiFi can be inconsistent at times. No vehicle reservation required to enter Yosemite National Park when staying here, though per-vehicle park entrance fees still apply.

The Neighborhood:
You're located in Yosemite West, inside the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. 🌲 Yosemite Valley is a short drive away with restaurants and the Yosemite Museum showcasing park history and natural features. Trailheads including the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls are easily accessible. The location offers direct access to fishing spots, biking routes, and swimming areas throughout the park. Panoramic viewpoints and waterfalls line the scenic drives in every direction. Each season brings new landscapes: spring wildflowers blanket meadows, summer offers warm sunny days, fall foliage lights up the forests, and winter snow creates a quiet wonderland.

Getting Around:
Yosemite West is accessed via the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. From Fresno, take Highway 41 north approximately 65 miles to reach Yosemite West. From Merced, it's about 80 miles via Highway 140 to Highway 41. Yosemite Valley is a short drive from the home. The closest major airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport, about 90 minutes away. Staying here eliminates the need for a vehicle reservation to enter the park during peak season.

Other Things to Note:
• Pets: Not allowed — a fine will be assessed at checkout if evidence of a pet is found
• Washer/Dryer: Not available
• Parking: 2 cars maximum
• This home is the lower unit of a duplex. The upper unit may be occupied by other guests (search Yosemite Aviary and Quail to book both together if available)
• WiFi can be inconsistent due to the remote mountain location
• No vehicle reservation required to enter Yosemite National Park when staying here
• Per-vehicle park entrance fees still apply at the gate
MC TOT: 2017054