Friends Lodge

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A hot tub on a wooden deck surrounded by tall trees, with a patio area featuring chairs and an umbrella.
A dining area with a long wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative rug.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and comfortable seating.
A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by tall trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated spa pool, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Yosemite National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Gas barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Wawona, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Cemetery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Travelling with kids? Consider Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and El Portal Market.
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Map
Wawona, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yosemite Cemetery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 39 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 41 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Summerdale BBQ Cookout @ Tenaya - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya Lodge - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Friends Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Friends Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friends Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friends Lodge located?

This family-friendly Yosemite National Park holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Yosemite Cemetery. Wawona Golf Course and Pioneer Yosemite History Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place with lots of amenities

This is the best place to stay near yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really great place so close to river

So peaceful so great, really loves the space, the hot tub, the area it was all awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
I’m not sure the ad mentioned this, but we pulled up early and rolled down our car windows in anticipation of waiting for check in. My husband said, “Is that water?” It was! Open the windows in this home and hear a wonderful running river. I would definitely rent this home again. It had everything we needed.
All of these photos were taken within one mile of the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A wonderful time

We enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for our group of 8
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This isn’t a summer cabin no AC and one bedroom only has a slider to leave open for air. There were mice or at least 1 mouse and traps that had been set but we were not informed prior to arrival so it really scared my daughter when one scurried down the stairs. if there had been mouse droppings we wouldn’t have stayed two nights. the last morning of check out there were droppings tho on counters luckily We had already put everything away no snacks ect could be left out which caused us to forget some items in cupboards. So not too convenient. Other than that it’s a huge place and it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. I will not be making reservations during winter. We had the biggest storm in years. Heron the plower operator and the cleaning crew where great. Highly recommend. Will be doing reservation in spring or summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation home!

Our family had a wonderful time at Friends Lodge, enjoying the wrap around porch, the hot tub, the table soccer game, walking to the river, and exploring Yosemite. Thanks for an Amazon experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Excellent Location

We very much enjoyed our stay at Friends Cottage. It was clean and comfortable. The property is a bit shabby and dated, especially the furnishings, but we enjoyed the location on the river, sitting on the large deck and the location within Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family memories

This property by far exceeded our expectations and our expectations were high. Very comfortable for three families. The setting is beautiful with the river running right below the deck. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay in Wawona

We really enjoyed our stay in this spacious and private Wawona house! It was very spacious and clean and the beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub, the foosball table and exploring the creek right outside the house. The kitchen was well-stocked for cooking and the kitchen had plenty of seating. Check in and check out was easy. We would absolutely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you. We so much value the experience of our guests. We look forward to having you stay in our Yosemite home again sometime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Christmas in the woods

This is a lovely, spacious home with room for everyone. The kitchen was well equipped, the view was lovely and the hot tub delighted my son-in-law and youngest granddaughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice quiet getaway

The owners are very prompt in responding to our inquiry about renting their home. They are exceptionally nice and friendly. The home is spacious, homely, and clean. The Chilnualna Falls hiking trail, which is nearby, is very beautiful.We loved the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We certainly appreciate your kind words about our home. Our guests' experiences and comfort are our most important reason for offering our home. Hope you will stay in our place again. You would always be very much welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great river view

The home was spacious and well appointed. Particularly enjoyed the back deck with a view of the river. Plenty of outdoor chairs for all. Too bad the hot tub wasn't working , but I understand a part needed has been ordered.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Fun in Wawona!

Great house, lots of room and different spaces for people. Nice big deck and a good hot tub. Kitchen was well stocked and easy to cook in. Only issues were confusing instructions on the firestove (couldn't find the damper they talked about and tried to call management but it was a holiday evening so not surprised no one picked up.) Otherwise we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Enjoyable Stay

My family enjoyed our stay. A beautiful setting -looking out on a creek in back and in a forest . The house was very comfortable and nicely decorated. Within walking distance of some hiking trails. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great and Comfortable Experience

The house is amazing! The bedrooms are spacious and very comfortable. The extra fan in each room came in handy. The kitchen, family room and dining room are very spacious and accommodating for a large group. There were lots of things to do like the pool with inflatables and toys and a garage with a Pac-Man table and Foosball. In the garage the washer and dryer and PLENTY of towels were helpful. Everything was clean and I’m working order. It is in a great location with a shopping center with a Starbucks in walking distance. We had an amazing time, even left Disney early to hang out in the house. The only bad thing about the house was not being able to use it at night after coming home tired and hot from sightseeing. We recommend it 100%!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Satisfactory

This cabin had almost everything we needed for our group of 8 adults and two children. There was plenty of room for us all to sit around the table for meals, lots of basic dishes (glasses/plates/bowls/etc.) and an assortment of kitchen dishes/pans. (missing a cookie sheet.) We did use the bbq on the deck and it worked great. Getting in and out to the deck was a challenge as the patio door was almost impossible to close. It really needs replacing. Thankfully you could go out the front door and walk around to the back to access the large deck. The jacuzzi was great after a day hiking. The bedrooms all smelled pretty bad, but opening the windows helped. Old carpet I guess. I did need more dish towels (there were 2) and someone came over quickly and gave us some hand towels that we could use. Before the trip when I emailed questions, the response was quick. It was a reasonable place to stay considering that you were inside the park and didn't have to wait in line. It is a block from the trailhead for Chilnualna falls which we hiked, so very handy. The local grocery store is just for basics (think gas station store with a few more fun things,) so get your groceries before you come in to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

We had a great time, we'll happy to come back again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

House is perfect for a medium to large family. Has a beautiful creek running behind it. Plenty of space. A little dated, but otherwise a great spot to tackle Yosemite from.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, clean cabin in beautiful location

Close to trailheads, quiet, amply furnished, comfortable and a lovely outdoor setting. We did have to drive to Yosemite Valley, but the property is located within the park boundary, making that trip easy to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Friends Lodge. A perfect getaway for friends and family.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at friends lodge. It’s spacious and well maintained. Loved the deck, Jacuzzi and sounds of the river flowing by. Would highly recommend it for a couple of families traveling together or a large group of friends. Will sleep at least eight comfortably. Plus another few twin beds, fold outs and a futon..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and comfortable home

Well equipped and nicely furnished home with thoughtful touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location and accommodations!

I would recommend this home to anyone that is looking for a family get away. Close to Yosemite, the Mariposa Grove, river swimming, hiking, etc. Book and enjoy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a big group of friends!

This home was very beautiful, spacious, and cozy! Plenty of space if you are bringing a large group. Everything was clean when we got there. We had ton of fun in the outdoor tub and the Fooseball table in the living room. I liked the location as it was pretty close to the Yosemite falls we planned on going to. Im glad we got to spend time here and recommend this to anyone who wants to take a large group of friends out for a good time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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