Wawona Chalet is a cozy 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, home on the south side of the Merced River. The home sleeps up to 6 guests. The kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking and dining needs. The living room includes a wood stove (firewood provided in season), flat-screen satellite TV, WiFi, and central air conditioning and heating. There is also a washer and dryer. Enjoy the peace and quiet of lounging on the private deck while preparing your favorite meal on the gas BBQ. Dine under the stars at this secluded and peaceful cabin surrounded by the majesty of Yosemite! No pets allowed. "EV Charging Station available within five miles of the cabin" 2 Bedrooms - 1 Bathroom - Sleeps 6 - Bi-Level - Silver rated - 1,224 Sq. Ft. - 644 Sq. Ft. Deck
About the Area
Nestled just 4 miles inside the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is the charming and historic town of Wawona. Located at the base of Chilnualna Falls (the second highest vertical drop waterfall in Yosemite), and home to the principal trailheads into the southern Yosemite wilderness, Wawona is also the closest town to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Wawona has the feel of a small town but is bustling with activity! Over 160 residents, including Yosemite Park employees, live in Wawona and can be seen gathering at the town's community center, playing a pickup game of basketball at the elementary school, jogging on one of the many picturesque trails, or simply walking their dogs and baby strollers through the winding residential streets. The historic Wawona Swinging Bridge boasts the best natural water slide in the Park! The history village is filled with docents, stagecoach rides, horseback rides, and barn dances in the summer season and the Wawona Meadow Loop offers year-round riparian meadow wildlife viewing. Wawona was known to the local Native American Miwok in their language as Pallachun (a good place to stay). It is located entirely within Yosemite National Park (it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area) and is located on the South fork of the wild and scenic Merced River, on the main highway (State Route 41) from Fresno to Yosemite Valley. Galen Clark, who helped gain preservation legislation for Mariposa Grove and what later became part of Yosemite National Park, occupied the Wawona area in 1855 and established a tourist rest and modest ranch which he later sold and made into a hotel and resort property (the Wawona Hotel). The Wawona post office was established in 1878 and was originally called Clark's Station. The Redwoods In Yosemite has over 120 vacation rental homes and is proud to say that all of them are located in Wawona. All are within walking distance of everything that Wawona has to offer and every one of them is surrounded by the majesty of Yosemite National Park!
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently asked questions
Is (7S) Wawona Chalet at The Redwoods In Yosemite pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at (7S) Wawona Chalet at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at (7S) Wawona Chalet at The Redwoods In Yosemite on 1 May 2026 start from AU$628, 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 (7S) Wawona Chalet at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at (7S) Wawona Chalet at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at (7S) Wawona Chalet at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is (7S) Wawona Chalet at The Redwoods In Yosemite located?
Situated on a river, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pioneer Yosemite History Center, Wawona Visitor Center and Wawona Golf Course. Yosemite Cemetery and Sierra National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay at this chalet in Yosemite! It was spacious, very clean, and full of charm. The old-fashioned oven and kitchen sink area gave it character while working perfectly for our needs. Evenings were cozy. Our kids learned to play Rummikub for the first time, which made for some great memories. We’d definitely stay here again!
Good property that is an excellent location. The equipment is a little dated and there was a lack of condiments. The bedrooms are small but comfortable for a couple. Overall good stay with amazing location.
Hiren S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words, Hiren.
We are happy to hear your accommodations were comfortable.
We had a great time! Loved the cabin, loved staying in the national park for convenience and had a great experience overall with our trip. Redwoods staff was friendly and helpful. Only surprise was that the cabin was not as secluded as it appeared. Several other private cabins around, but ended up being a very peaceful and nice area to stay.
Misty V.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
We thank you for the five star review. We are happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay in our cabin! We hope to see you back again! -The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Listing is accurate. Cabin was difficult to locate at night, but the off-hours staff was very helpful and drove out to show us where to go. Good home base for exploring Yosemite, about an hour drive from the valley. Space was sufficient for family of six.
Lucas H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
We thank you for the five star review. We are happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay in our cabin, and that our staff was able to assist you. We hope to see you back again! -The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
This cabin is perfect for our family. Our kids loved the loft and the open living, dining, and kitchen area makes for great fellowship beginning and ending the day. The cabin has plenary of space and the essentials for a great stay inside the park. And the Pine Tree Market is a great place to stop for your perishable food. We loved our stay and hope we get to comeback someday!
Adam R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Adam,
We thank you for the five star review, and are happy to hear that our cabin was a great fit for you and your families needs! We hope to host you again very soon!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lisa P.
1 Dec 2015
Beautiful spot with everything!
Everything necessary to make a very comfortable stay, including a well-stocked kitchen, firewood, linens. Perfect for a relaxing get away to a beautiful place! Plenty of elbow room to not feel as if you're on top of your neighbors. Nice escape to see deer in the yard but not feel too far away from the store, restaurant, etc.
Lisa P.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
4 Aug 2016
The perfect cabin
Bright and airy, spotless, quiet, with a well-equipped kitchen and nice sleeping spaces (bedrooms and loft). It's perfect for Yosemite hiking and rock climbing along the Merced and a nice distance from the noise of the Yosemite Valley. Perfect for families or couples traveling together. We loved it. Highly recommend it.
Jennifer M.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for the time spent reviewing us! And thank you for staying at The Redwoods In Yosemite! We appreciate your input, which we will share with our staff. We hope to see you back soon! Enjoy your day,
The Redwoods In Yosemite
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kevin O.
25 May 2017
Beautiful house
The house was really beautiful, everything we needed was there. The only issue was the bathroom; the light was burned out and the shower curtain had seen better days. Other than that, everything was wonderful, and we'd definitely stay here again!
Kevin O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate it very much. I'm glad you enjoyed the cabin and your stay. Hopefully you contacted our 24/7 maintenance about the light. But you can be sure that I will let our staff know about the light and shower curtain.
Thank you again. Hope to see you back again soon.
We enjoyed staying in the A-frame cabin with loft and it was a lovely scenic drive into the valley. Downstairs beds were very comfortable. Kitchen living area suited a family very well. Appreciated being able to do laundry and use the grill. Had some difficulty with using older gas stove.
Kelly R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Kelly,
We thank you for the review, and are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our cabin! We apologize for any issues with the gas stove, however, we hope that you will be back to stay with us again soon despite that small issue!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ian S.
19 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Chalet cozy
Great chalet in the mountains of yosemite! Kids loved the wood stove and the loft. Laundry was great. Checkin was delayed due to staffing issues, but they took care of us in the end. Vintage stove and sink bring challenges if not used to operating, but the charm is wonderful and we were able to cook all our meals. Definitely would stay again! Super cozy feels!
Ian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Ian,
We thank you for the five star review, and are happy to hear that our cabin was a great fit for your family, and that your kids enjoyed the loft! We do apologize for the wait for check-in. As you already pointed out, the staffing issues in housekeeping can create issues. Despite this, it sounds like you had a wonderful stay with us!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
It was awesome overall :)
One thing is considered. If you arrive at dark night, you can't see the friendly sign for the cabin, you may face difficulty in finding the location right away.
Taewoon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Taewoon,
Thank you for the review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay!
We hope that you will come back and stay with us again soon!
-The Redwoods In Yosemite Team
We had a great stay at Wawona during the Memorial Day long weekend. The location is good, refreshing and close enough to the Yosemite valley. However, the place didn't have enough paper towels, salt and pepper, shampoo and bathroom essentials. So you will have to bring everything with yourself or you can buy it in the Yosemite super market.
Communication with the property manager was a little bit hard and they were slow in responding to the messages.
Overall, it was a great stay.
This cabin is well equipped for family use. The only drawbacks (as advertised) there is only one bathroom. Not a lot of mirrors hanging about for “getting ready” outside of bath. Would have given 5 stars for cleanliness, however, tons of spiderwebs where walls meet ceiling. Grab an extension rod and give it a sweep?
Antique stove was tricky but functional.
Loved the swing bridge swim at end of street. a pilot?
We stayed here for the location and loved the cabin! It was very modern feeling on the inside and although the neighbors were close, it still felt secluded. It was a great stay and close to Yosemite.
The house is in a beautiful, albeit slightly difficult to find if you arrive at night, location. It is well maintained and has a great wood burning stove that makes the living room extra cozy!
Lovely place, quiet and felt a bit remote- especially because the hotel was closed. Glad we went shopping before we arrived as little was available at the store which closed early. Bring paper towels and all food except salt and pepper because you will need to prepare your meals due to limited options in the park due to COVID. Be sure to GPS your directions to both the check-in location as well as the cabin as service was nonexistent in the park ( but great WIFI at the cabin). Try to get in before night as the first time is tricky. We are very glad we stayed in the park and avoided the crowds by going in May and getting into the park in the early evening.
Stephanie L.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
30 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Overall, the property is not bad. It can sleep up to 10 people, we only had 4. 1 small crowded bathroom only, so more than 4 people could be a problem. Lights were really dimmed making it difficult to cook and eat after sunset. Only 1 roll of toilet paper was provided for 4 days, 4 people. No paper towel was provided. No dishwasher.There was a spot, near the stove and dish shelves, when walking over makes rattling sound waking people up in the morning. No outside trash cans were available, we had to drive about 1/4 mile to dump trash.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anthony C.
3 Dec 2016
Winter Wonderland!
I stayed over Thanksgiving break my wife, two daughters and our pug, and we absolutely loved the cabin and were sad to leave. The wood stove and well stocked wood pile kept us toasty and warm. We had everything we needed to prepare and present our Thanksgiving feast. We were conveniently located near the general store, but secluded enough to have plenty of privacy. Perhaps our favorite feature of this cabin was its proximity to the swinging bridge and the surrounding falls. It was a wonderful walk to this delightful oasis in the middle of the forest with wonderful creeks and rock formations. Perfect for kids and a perfect antidote to the crowded spectacle of the valley. On the last day, it snowed 13 inches and we woke up to an amazing sight: Yosemite blanketed in soft fluffy snow! Our girls (who had never seen snow) went absolutely bonkers, made a snow man and had an epic snowball fight! It was deeply fulfilling trip made even more wonderful by the coziness and hominess of this cabin. Thank you so much!
Anthony C.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write this fantastic review. It sounds like you all had an awesome time! We hope that you come back and visit us again real soon.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Volker T.
28 Aug 2016
A beautiful getaway
Clean, bright, away from the big tourist streams during summer. It is a good 30-45 min drive to Yosemite valley and Glacier point but a lot of great things do in Wawona. Have a bath in the little river upstream (5 min by car), visit the blacksmith, go on a horse ride or do some nice hikes such as Chilnualna falls. Wawona hotel is a nice place for a lunch. Parts of the movie "36 hours" were filmed there. Kind of cool to watch the movie before or while you're there. Kids are 8 and 10 and loved it.
Volker T.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking your time to review us! We are excited to read about your experience and glad to know you enjoyed the cabin. Reviews are a vital part of our business and we share with our staff. Thank you for choosing The Redwoods In Yosemite Vacation Home Rentals. We hope to see you again soon!
Archival
8/10 Good
Keith C.
29 Oct 2015
Great Weekend Getaway
The cabin was rustic but immaculate and well supplied. The A-frame style was attractive yet comfortable, cozy and warm. We were surrounded by equally attractive homes which made for secure surroundings in a naturally beautiful setting. The only problem was the lack of WiFi (apparently caused by the owner's failure to pay the monthly bill) which seriously interfered with our business communications. (However, the management gave us a substantial refund. The stairs to the loft was too steep to be suitable for young children.
Overall, the experience was great.
Keith C.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rytis Joseph
23 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rytis Joseph
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
14 July 2023
Rachel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by The Redwoods in Yosemite
The Redwoods in Yosemite is located in the little community of Wawona, 6 miles INSIDE the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. It makes a wonderful home base while you explore and play in Yosemite. Depending on the season, there is always something special to enjoy!
In the spring, the rivers and waterfalls throughout the Park, including nearby Chilnualna Falls, are nothing short of awe-inspiring.
During the summer, you have the opportunity to relax in the south fork of the Merced River & cascading waterfalls. Enjoy a hike to nearby Chilnualna Falls, the Swinging Bridge, and the Meadow Loop Trail. Visit the nearby famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Enjoy fine dining and play golf at the historic Big Trees Lodge (formerly The Wawona Hotel), go horseback riding, fishing, enjoy Ranger walks and talks, or visit the Living History Center/Pioneer Village.
In the fall, the colors are spectacular as you enjoy the walking path around the golf course of the nearby historic Big Trees Lodge. See the nearby famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
In the winter, the family-friendly Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area (formerly Badger Pass Ski Area) offers snowshoeing, snowboarding, skiing, cross-country ski tours, and in Yosemite Valley enjoy the outdoor ice skating rink.
In any season our Wedding and Event Center is open for all occasions! Whether it's for a group ski vacation, business training, a family Christmas or Thanksgiving get together, or a reunion of any kind this is the perfect spot for all to gather. Our Wedding and Event Center comfortably seats 100 for group meetings, and 80 for formal dining. There is a large open deck with a fireplace, and inside there is a second fireplace along with a separate Board Room and Catering Kitchen.
Come enjoy and relax in the welcoming atmosphere of our unique community. Call 1-855-471-7561 for more information.
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