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The Yosemite Peregrine Lodge.
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The Peregrine Lodge in March.
The Peregrine Lodge in January.
The Lodgepole room is our Southwest themed room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 219.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, the Lodgepole Room is Minutes From the Valley.

THE LODGEPOLE ROOM AT THE YOSEMITE PEREGRINE LODGE

The Lodgepole room will delight and enchant you with its southwest decor. This room is located at the Peregrine Lodge in Yosemite West just 20 minutes from the valley floor.

Each of our rooms has a private entrance with private shower & bathroom, outdoor deck, custom gas fireplaces, and more.

Please note, we are not a bed and breakfast.

For those of you who love the winter in Yosemite, you will love the easy access to snow and snow activities. We are only 20 minutes by car to the Badger Pass Ski Area for cross country, snow shoeing, snow play, and downhill skiing. On large storms, cross country ski right out from the lodge.

At just over 6000 feet, our lodge will get more snow than the Valley itself. If you want to have a higher probability of being in the snow, you will want to be in Yosemite West.

The benefits of staying at our home inside Yosemite National Park are many. By actually being inside the National Park gates, you avoid the long lines going in and out of the entrance stations.

Returning from a day of rigorous hiking and sauntering in the valley? Ice skating at Curry Village? Cross country skiing on our groomed and un-groomed trails? or Down hill skiing at the local ski resort? You will be happy to know home is just a short drive away.

We offer a clean, well maintained lodge that is the ideal home base for your Yosemite experience. Please, no smoking, no pets.


ATTRACTIONS AND DISTANCES

The distance from Yosemite West to famous landmarks are: Badger Pass Ski Area 6.5 miles (10,5 km), Tunnel View 8.3 miles (13,4 km), Bridalveil Falls 9.8 miles (15,8 km), Wawona Hotel 12.4 miles (20 km), The Ahwahnee Hotel 15.9 miles (25,6 km), Glacier Point 16.2 miles (26 km) and El Portal 21.7 miles (35 km).

THE LODGE

The Yosemite Peregrine Lodge is a multi-level 3200 square foot home. We offer the entire home as a vacation rental between April 1 and December 31 each year. During this time the lodge is suitable for couples, families and executive retreats for up to 8 people.

During the winter months, from January until the end of March, the three bedrooms are rented out individually.

Unusual for most homes in the Yosemite West community, the Peregrine Lodge is situated on a rather level area. This means you do not have to negotiate the steep stairs that earmark many houses.

Entering the home through a door on the same level as the parking, you will find easy access to the lodge and our guest rooms.

PARKING

We have guest parking for 3 midsize vehicles in driveway. We cannot accommodate RVs in the winter due to snow and ice conditions.

SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS

Each bedroom has both interior and exterior entries. They each have their own sink and shower, entry to their own private deck area, and a unique and beautiful floor to ceiling fireplace. One of the bedrooms, the Dogwood Room, even has a jet tub.

Our unique and cozy rooms are thematic in nature. The Peregrine Lodge is regarded as a quiet escape and romantic getaway for most of our guests, and we work hard to foster that environment. Therefore, it is not an appropriate place for children under 14. Persons who are not registered guests are not permitted on the property.

LODGEPOLE ROOM:*
Lodgepole furniture and a queen size bed, floor to ceiling fireplace with touches of native american art, and more.

ASPEN ROOM:*
This room has our king size bed. The rock fireplace also features aspen trees, thematic art and more.

DOGWOOD ROOM:*
Our largest room with a queen bed, custom rock fireplace featuring Dogwood trees, thematic art, and more.

* Please note we have a max occupancy of 2 persons per room.

LIVING

The main floor is closed to visitors between January 1 and April 1 each year.

There are no laundry facilities at the lodge.

EATING

We provide an electric water boiler, coffee pot with coffee and tea, sugar and creamer. There is small refrigerator in the room for snacks. There is absolutely no cooking allowed in the rooms. Hot pans, electric skillets, or other means of cooking stoves or appliance are not allowed. There is a small microwave in the shared lobby.

There are markets, cafeterias, coffee shops and restaurants located in the valley just 20 minutes away by car from the lodge.

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

We provide satellite TV and DVD players in each bedroom. There are also books and board games available.

INTERNET AVAILABILITY

WiFi is provided to our guests. The access and password are located in the guest notebook in each bedroom. We have Starlink internet which is very reliable.


This is an ideal home for those who are seeking upscale cozy winter accommodations inside Yosemite.

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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 and lock the doors
Turn heating thermostat down to 50 degrees.
Text Vonnie to let her know when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Out of respect to our non renting neighbors and other guests in the lodge, we ask that you observe our 10 pm - 7 am quiet hours.
No Cooking in rooms.
No flame candles in room. There are LED candles available for your use.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Glacier Point - 33 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 38 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, the Lodgepole Room is Minutes From the Valley. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, the Lodgepole Room is Minutes From the Valley.?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, the Lodgepole Room is Minutes From the Valley. on 2 Jan 2027 start from AU$232, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, the Lodgepole Room is Minutes From the Valley.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, the Lodgepole Room is Minutes From the Valley.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, the Lodgepole Room is Minutes From the Valley.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, the Lodgepole Room is Minutes From the Valley. located?

Located in Yosemite West, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional on all fronts! The price was so reasonable for being inside the park, and Vonnie was hands down the absolute best host I have ever met. Thank you so much for the accommodations, if I’m ever back in that area I’ll be happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Unforgettable stay!

This is an unforgettable stay at the Lodge , it was clean and just perfect for us, it is quiet and we love the patio! Vonnie, the host was really great to guide us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vonnie was so welcoming and accommodating from the start. We ended up booking extra days in the Lodgepole Room because we enjoyed ourselves so much. The view was lovely, the room was cozy, and had everything you might need. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THERESA L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yvonne greeted me when I arrived. Helped me take my luggage in. It was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Perfect Weekend Spot

This was the perfect spot for 2 people to spend the weekend! The lodge was quaint and quiet, which is just what we were looking for after a long day in the park. We had everything we needed and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We’ve already talked about coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pionciana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect in every way!!!! Super cozy and clean. I felt like I was in a snow dream. Can't wait to go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette A.

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

Enjoyed the snow

Great studio place to stay and had everything you need. About 20 minutes from the valley. We were there to try to watch firefall but the weather didn't cooperate
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice location inside the gates of Yosemite. It is about 8 miles to Tunnel View, which made it a nice easy early morning drive to try for sunrise photos. Nice hot shower and warm nice bed were welcome changes from the few nights of camping earlier in my trip. Nice deck to relax on and recharge with a coffee while downloading photos from the Firefall in Feb 2025.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a good location, between two areas of the park we wanted to visit. It was pleasant, clean, and everything worked. The first night, we had people in the room next door with a loud tv up late, but it was quiet otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After a long, fun day of hiking we enjoyed sitting on the deck with our snacks and drinks watching the sunset. It was convenient being 25 minutes from the valley floor. Vonnie was friendly and helpful. Our place had everything we needed for our stay in Yosemite. We can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique property in a beautiful area. Room with private bathroom, fireplace, comfortable bed, refrigerator, microwave, easy off street parking on level ground. Most places in YosemiteWest have a long stretch of steep stairs to enter, but Peregrine Lodge has covered entry door into lobby at ground level. WiFi works well, and room was stocked with snacks and coffee. Half mile to the trunoff for Badger Pass and Glacier Point; about 15 minutes to Tunnel View. Highly recommend either one of the private rooms with private bath between January and March, or the entire cabin between April and December.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina R.

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

Very clean and combortable

You should remember to take a screenshot when they give you the code of the doors because when you get there, there is no service and the messages of the app don't open. The water was White but they left lots of small water bottles. Everything very clean and combortable. Very nice fireplace and balcony. Appreciated a lot the snacks for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheik A.

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

Excellent place to stay in Yosemite.

This place is so easy to get to and very clean room upon entering. Location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan p.

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

Fantastic

Beautiful place to stay, very clean, comfy bed, loved the balcony. The dvd library was a nice touch, and we really appreciated the snacks and coffee/tea setup. 10/10 would stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

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

One Weekend: One Great Experience.

First of all, I would recommend to anyone to book at Peregrine Lodge from the informative and speedy responses from Vonnie. Any questions I had were responded to within an hour or two from sending. The lodge itself has many pluses as well! The pass-code to enter the main lodge and then my private room made things seamless after arriving late in the day after exploring Yosemite Valley. The room was very cozy with just the essential amenities. everything was clean and ready for us. Most importantly the bed was comfy and the balcony view was perfect to sit back and sip a beer after hiking all day. The proximity to Badger Pass ski area and Yosemite Valley while maintaining a quiet neighborhood (We stayed in winter time so i dont know what summer is like)made this the perfect location to stay in Yosemite while avoiding the high prices and crazy busyness of the actual Valley.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie J.

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

Nice stay in Yosemite NP

The location of this property was very convenient for spending a few days in the national park. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The view from the deck and the wood fireplace in the room were a great bonus.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angus M.

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

A great experience.

My girlfriend and I only stayed 2 nights at Peregrine in the lodge pole room, but I wish we had time to stay longer. It was a wonderful experience and Vonnie is super helpful and responsive. The room is cozy with a real cabin feel with tasteful NWestern touches and the the fireplace was amazing, we took full advantage of it. A very comfortable room to stay in with a big bed. Yosemite west is a short beautiful drive to the Yosemite valley down along Wawona Rd, where you’ll pass the famous lookout below Yosemite tunnel where you can see the most incredible vista on your way down to or on your way home from the valley - naturally sunset and sunrise are amazing times to stop at this lookout. Would love to stay again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samantha.schweiker@gmail.com H.

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

Great Yosemite Getaway

Loved staying here for the weekend. Cute room in an amazing location. Check-in/Check-out was super easy and hosts were very responsive and helpful. Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Couldn’t have been better.

We were very lucky to have found Peregrine lodge and had the chance to stay there on our travels around the West Coast. Our only complaint was that we weren’t able to stay longer. Vonnie was a lovely and helpful host and if we get the chance to come back to Yosemite we will definitely try and book there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Perfect little getaway!

We stayed in the lodgepole room and it was exactly as described, perfectly cozy and the most amazing water pressure in the shower. The location of the lodge is perfect, inside the park gates and about 20 min to the valley floor. Vonnie is the greatest host! She was so warm and inviting, the lodge does end up feeling like your home away from home. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy T.

Highly recommend this lovely cabin

A beautiful place to relax with stunning views and stars on a night. It is so clean and cosy I felt at home straight away. There are dvd’s to borrow. I can recommend the ones on Yosemite. David is an excellent host and has lots of helpful info on the park and upto date weather info before my arrival which he emailed me. This was great as the route I was planning to arrive on had closed due to a mud slide. The location is outstanding as the 30+ minute journey in to the valley is just stunning and different each time you drive it depending on the sky, sunlight, cloud and snow etc. I could have stayed at the majestic hotel but then I’d have missed getting the perspective of descending 2000ft and seeing tunnel view each day. I went to the Majestic hotel for meals which were wonderful but I’m so glad I didn’t stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valeriane S.

Exceptional location and beautiful cosy room offering a taste of luxury in the middle of the nature

At the heart of a beautiful environment, the peregrine lodge meets all your needs. The location looks secret as in a dream. The huge window offers you a spectacular view on the Yosemite forest. After an endless contemplation, the night sky full of stars makes you feel dreaming. In the king bed size you will get your battery full of energy for the wonderful hikes that are waiting for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Perfect Cozy Cabin nestled in Yosemite woods

A truly wonderful experience from start to finish at the lodge. The location is great, away from touristy areas and central location to all Yosemite's beautiful attractions. Room was immaculately clean and cared for. Host has every detail sorted out: from check in, "valuable: What to see tips", to operating the fireplace, clear and easy to follow. The closest places for food are 20-30 mins away so plan meals accordingly. I'd highly recommend anyone looking for a quiet place to enjoy Yosemite stay at the lodge!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Vonnie

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The Yosemite Peregrine Lodge was purchased from Don and Kay Pitts in 2014. Don Pitts, was the US Magistrate/Judge in Yosemite for many years. When he retired in 1992, he and his wife, artist, Kay Pitts, built this beautiful home in Yosemite West. They moved to Fresno and decided to sell their lovely home so others may also enjoy the beauty and solitude of Yosemite.

Vonnie Coombs is the owner and manager of the lodge. She is excited to be able to continue offering this beautiful luxury home for the use of visitors to Yosemite National Park. Like the Pitts, Vonnie shares a love and appreciation for the outdoor lifestyle. Backpacking enthusiast, she has made many trips into the Sierra back country.

She has hiked and backpacked in many amazing places in the US, Canada and Europe but considers Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevadas to be a special place. In 2005 she backpacked the John Muir trail, completing the 245 miles in Yosemite Valley. It was during this trip that the love and awe of the range of light was forever bound inside her.

Vonnie is happy to offer this unique home for the enjoyment of guests who appreciate luxury, upscale and artful accommodations in the middle of one of the most wonderful places on earth.

Why they chose this property

Yosemite West is a unique area of Yosemite Park. Centrally located at 6,000 ft. elevation, it allows the visitor to easily access Yosemite's many wonders while avoiding the crowding of Yosemite Valley.

The lodge sits on a quiet wooded hillside with sunset views. Coyotes, bears and deer are often seen as well as a large variety of birds. There are numerous trails to hike right outside the door, and in Winter, these become excellent cross country ski trails.

Spring and Summer bring lots of wildflowers and Autumn wonderful color changes: dogwoods turn all shades of salmon and burgundy, maples turn yellow and black oaks a burnished gold. All contrasted with the evergreen sugar pines, ponderosas, cedars and fir trees. It isn't just the visual beauty, it smells so good! At night there are of stars! Sunsets like you wouldn't believe

What makes this property unique

These are ideal rooms for those who are seeking quality accommodations in a cozy private room. At 6000 feet we get more snow than the Valley and we are only minutes by car to the Badger Pass Ski Area. You are in Yosemite West which has the advantage of being away from the crowds of tourists yet central to all of Yosemite’s major attractions.

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