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Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park

Chalet with a sauna, 8-minute walk to Yosemite National Park

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Front View
Spa
Beautiful Yosemite Falls - just a few minutes away!
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Yosemite National Park
  • Place, Badger Pass Ski Area
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park

The Cedar Chalet is located inside Yosemite National Park in a small private development called Yosemite West. When staying at the Chalet you do not need a separate entrance reservation to the park that are required for other park visitors. The home is centrally located to all of the Park's major attractions. Yosemite Valley is 20 minutes away - Glacier Point is 25-30 minutes - The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees is 35 minutes and Badger Pass Ski Resort (renowned for it's ski school for young skiers) is located 8 miles away. The home has all of the amenities you'd want in a vacation getaway - Satellite TV, Pool Table, a Sauna and an outdoor Spa that's perfect after a day of hiking!. The Chalet sleeps up to 10 people in 3 bedrooms, a loft with 2 queen size aero beds and a sofa bed. The beds all feature pillow top mattresses & down comforters for the perfect night's sleep. The chalet has traditional gas heating, as well as a wood stove. Treat yourself to the best location in the Park with all of the amenities you'd want for your ultimate Yosemite Vacation.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small pet dogs allowed. $25/night per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash used towels and place in the dryer. Start dryer. (You may skip towel washing if you are leaving early and text owner so that housekeeper can arrive early to do them)
Take all trash with you. There is no trash can at the property as it attracts bears. Dumpsters are available in the Bridal Veil Falls parking lot and behind Wawona Store if you are leaving via Hwy 41
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Take all trash with you at the end of your stay we do not have garbage pick up. Trash may be disposed at Bridal Veil Falls parking lot.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 600008

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, this chalet 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Yosemite, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Valley - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tunnel View - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Bridalveil Fall - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • El Capitan Meadow - 18 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park located?

Located in Yosemite West, this chalet 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

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 367 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

verone t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place! 20 minutes away from the park’s destination, responds to messages really fast. Hot tub and sauna were so good after a long hike. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub and sauna were clean and perfect for relaxing after a day of hiking. The kitchen was spacious and well-designed, and the pool table was a fun bonus that we really enjoyed.
hot tub
pool table, kitchen and loft
kitchen table
Yosemite West subdivision sign - Centrally located within Yosemite NP
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Korrine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring Yosemite. Hot tub was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, conveniently located for daily excursion to YNP and surrounding areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEANNA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and perfect access to yosemite valley
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Convenient and Peaceful Spot for Yosemite

Convenient access to main areas of Yosemite. We enjoyed the pool table and hot tub after a day of hiking. Very peaceful area with lots of natural beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Lovely cabin

Cabin was really nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary anne b.

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

Storybook Chalet

The home is beautiful, quite accommodating, and in a great location inside the park! We couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Beautiful Yosemite Home

This was a wonderful place to stay! Spacious and we loved the hot tub. Great location inside the park!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

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

Great home in Yosemite park

It was the perfect location to visit Yosemite and I love how we never had to leave the park. The house was cute and came with great amenities including a hot tub and a spa.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

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

Amazing house. Great access to Yosemite

Wonderful property. Had everything we needed. Great access to the park. Easy getting in and checking out. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deep S.

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

Great location!

We had an AMAZING stay! This place is located 15-30 mins from Tunnel View and Yosemite Village. Very conveniently located within the Park gates so we did Tunnel View and Bridalveil Falls Trailhead, Upper Yosemite Falls to Eagle Peak, Mirror Lake Loop, and Mist Trail to Vernal Falls/Nevada Falls… just amazing! We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy G., Covina, Ca

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

Great location.

Perfect location just 25 minutes to the valley. Easy check in and check out. The cabin is well stocked with everything we needed. Eric was quick to respond with any questions. We loved our stay, we’d be back and recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad E.

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

Amazing Stay

Our family recently stayed at the Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park, and even though the weather didn’t cooperate with snow, we couldn’t have asked for a better getaway. The property is truly a gem, combining comfort, charm, and an unbeatable location right inside Yosemite!The Chalet is beautifully designed and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. The cozy wood stove and plush bedding made every night feel like a retreat, and the kids absolutely loved the pool table. We also took full advantage of the sauna and spa—such a treat after a day of exploring (or in our case, cozying up indoors during the rain).We’re already planning our next trip and hoping for some snow next time to fully experience all the area has to offer.Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill P., Pella, USA

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

Yosemite West Chalet

This house worked out really well for our family to stay during our trip to Yosemite. Right at 30 minute drive to spots in the valley, so really convenient. Our teenagers enjoyed the pool table and hot tub. Kitchen supplied well for us to make breakfast and dinner with groceries picked up in El Portal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

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

Very accommodating and friendly

Great property, lots of amenities that the host allows you to use. Definitely built for vacation with games, sleds, and creature comforts. Coffee was provided. Plenty warm in the winter. Driveway is steep, but was well cleared when we arrived after a big snow. Plenty of blankets/towels/dishes/cookware.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

john r.

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

Great winter vacation

Place needs a handyman to come on and fix some minor issues. Gutter along entry way deck, faucet in kitchen, faucet in downstairs bathroom tub, toilet valve in upstairs bathroom has a slight leak. Despite these issues everything works and we enjoyed the house. Perfect for our family, plenty of room. We got snowed in for two days and we’re really grateful that the heater works well. No worries of losing power because lines are underground. And of course, the pool table! It saved us from boredom while the snow fell and the wind blew. For skiers, the proximity to badger pass resort can’t be beat. Will definitely consider renting this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

WINTER WONDERLAND

Great location, great people we will be back. The cabin was so well stocked that it made the trip very smooth. The kitchen was well stocked so we were even able to make muffins the first night. The next day there was a blizzard that took the electric out of the entire valley, we had enough blankets, there were lanterns, snow shovel and matches. The manager took such good care of us. They checked on us making sure that we had everything we needed. We needed help putting on our chains and they contacted someone that came out to help us. They kept in contact with the rangers to find out when the road would be cleared and kept us updated. Everyone went so far above and beyond. We had a great time it was so beautiful, we could snowshoe right from the cabin door. It could not have been a better weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha F.

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

Great place

We were overall very happy with our stay. As stated in other reviews a deep clean needs to happen. There was dust and cobwebs in windows and on light fixtures. The tables and countertops were clean. There were only 4 of us in the cabin, so there was plenty of space. Lots of kitchen supplies, dishes & cooking spices. The coffee maker, oven, stovetop & grill worked great. We were happy to not have to buy trash bags, dishwasher detergent & aluminum foil. The nearest full grocery is over an hour or two away, so prepare for that! The market in Yosemite has everything you would need, it just comes with a price! We didn’t realize how steep the driveway would be. We were in a Nissan Pathfinder and could only back up the personal driveway. Once we made it up to the “landing” of the bottom of the stairs the driveway leveled out. We were happy to already have been in the park and not enter daily! That in itself provided a lot of flexibility for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La communication avec Éric et Jessie est fluide.Le chalet dispose de tout ce qui est essentiel pour passer un bon moment en famille / amis. Le sauna et le jacuzzi sont un vrai plus en fin de journée après les randonnées dans le Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location for hiking and enjoying Yosemite. The hosts were so friendly and responsive and the lodge feel was perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, had everything we needed and in a good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with convenient location. Very clean and well provisioned. Owner was quick to respond to questions. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The house was clean, comfortable, and as expected. The interior is a bit dated, but everything was in working order and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qi C.

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

Best place to stay for Yosemite

We had a great time here. Location is inside park so you don’t need to make peak time reservations for park entry Property has great view, plenty of room at living areas We had a lot of fun playing pools there. Rooms have everything you need and expect for vacation rental. Best part is communications with host. Eric was super helpful with all information we needed before, during and after our stay. We definitely will come back here for future trips!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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