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Bruin's Den

Holiday home in Yosemite National Park with kitchen and patio

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Experience the best of Yosemite at The Bruins Den, a charming cabin in Wawona. Unwind on over 1000 sq ft of decking with forest views, or enjoy a BBQ and ping pong games during summer months. A large updated kitchen opens into a dining and living space, perfect for family gatherings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$1,542
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bruin's Den

Your opportunity to rent a beautiful cabin in Yosemite National Park in the quaint town of Wawona awaits. This comfortable family friend home situated 5 miles from Yosemite's South Gate will welcome you with the warmth of wood accents, large windows providing forest views, a large updated kitchen that opens into a dining and living space and thoughtfully well-spaced bedrooms including a master bedroom with en suite bath and a kids room with bunk beds. More than 1000 sq ft of decking provides ample space to relax outdoors in the summer or to build a snowman in the winter. Enjoy a hike to the river or Chilnualna Falls; visit the Wawona library and historic pioneer town, have dinner at the nearby Big Trees hotel and golf course. Being insideYosemite National Park, you have so much more to enjoy -- The Valley Floor, Glacier Point (within 45 minutes drive), Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area (within 30-35 minutes drive), and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (reopening 2017).



The first bedroom has a queen bed. The second room has a twin over twin and a twin over full futon bunk bed, there is a TV with Direct TV satellite and a DVD player. The master bedroom has a king bed and its own private bathroom. The living room hosts a large LED TV with Direct TV. Enjoy a BBQ on the large deck, we provide the propane. This home has wifi and long distance calling in the continental US so you can stay connected on your trip. There is a convenience store walking distance from the home where you can pick up any last minute items you may have missed. Centrally located and full of family amenities, The Bruins Den is the perfect place for your family getaway.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bruin's Den Private vacation home
Bruin's Den Yosemite National Park
Bruin's Den Private vacation home Yosemite National Park
1235176317

About the area

Map
Wawona, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yosemite Cemetery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pioneer Yosemite History Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wawona Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪White Chief Mountain Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wawona Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bruin's Den pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bruin's Den?

As of 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bruin's Den on 3 Jan 2026 start from NZ$1,541.8, 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 Bruin's Den?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bruin's Den?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bruin's Den?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bruin's Den located?

Situated in Yosemite National Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Yosemite Cemetery and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. Wawona Golf Course and Wawona Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Bruin's Den Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Fantastic Cabin

Excellent cabin. Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

Lovely cabin inside the park at Wawona, clean & comfortable, well stocked with amenities. Kids loved it, would stay here again !
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy W.

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

Wawona

Beautiful QUIET location. NO CROUDS! Yosemite Valley was stunning. Mariposa Grove of giant Sequoias was only 2 miles away and was absolutely beautiful. Great family plce to stay. Loved the seclusion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne C.

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

Perfect

Perfectly provisioned. Architecturally interesting home. Great lay out for family. Clean. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Darrell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pros:1. The home was very clean.2. The location is inside the park.Cons:1. The teak outdoor dining set is not well maintained and needs to be sanded.2. The home has does not have air conditioning (this really should be listed in the description). Additionally, the home has very poor air circulation and a small amount of working windows.3. The patio door in the master bedroom does not have a screen.With all provided fans running and windows open, the inside temps stayed above 85 degrees well into the night and early morning hours.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xindi L.

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

Sweet house in a convenient location

This is the best house I've stayed since I used Homeaway app. Very sweet house. lots of utensils, pots and pans. There's a grocery store just a few minutes walk. The only downside for us was the master bedroom was a bit too chilly. It'd be perfect for summer tho. We would definitely come back here for our next Yosemite trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Get-a-way

Great park, great property. Perfect place to stay for your Yosemite adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

We enjoyed staying at this property and look forward to booking this house again in the future!

This house was clean and had a great feel to it. We enjoyed our evening ping pong games and hanging out on the deck. Nicely decorated and well taken care of. Thank you!🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa R.

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

Family visiting Yosemite from out of the country

Great appliances and utensils Great sleeping accommodations Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ken b., Cayucos Ca.

great house

great house well stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

A lovely house for a family vacation

Nicer than the picture. Everything easy to use. Good park information. Great mattresses and sheets. More bathroom amenities would have been a nice touch. Ie. shampoo, cream rinse, lotion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shamarah G.

Great house in a great location!

This was a very comfortable place for a family of seven to make a home base while we explored Yosemite. Everything was perfect...we especially liked the reading nook with all of the bears. We will be renting this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn L.

Cozy home

My family enjoyed staying at the Bruin's Den. It was a cozy home that suited us just right. The boys loved to hang out in the window nook. It was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was beautiful and had everything we needed. I would recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017