Is Craftsman Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Craftsman Cottage?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craftsman Cottage on 6 Oct 2025 start from NZ$1,220.95, 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.

Where is Craftsman Cottage located?

Located in Yosemite West, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Craftsman Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

13 Oct 2022

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

Amazing Property/Great Location

We spent three days at the property and it was perfect for our trip. Close to the valley floor and easy to get back to. The house was wonderful and perfect for our family and friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

29 Jun 2023

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

Pristine home!

We had a fabulous trip to Yosemite and this home was perfection. It was extremely clean which was a wonderful contrast to the dusty trails we saw all day! We would have loved to stay longer if our schedule would have allowed. 11/10!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

7 Nov 2024

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

Wedding in Yosemite

Beautiful, well equipped home in Yosemite West. House is approximately 30 minutes from the valley floor. We stayed here for our daughter’s fall, Yosemite wedding. Spacious kitchen/great room, beds were comfortable with the exception of the bunk beds. They are probably fine for kids, not great for adults. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

3 Apr 2022

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

Exactly as listed

The home was very clean and stocked with everything we needed during our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

13 Feb 2022

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

Cute & Cozy

We loved our stay here! It’s so homey and comfortable! We had a party of 6 adults and there was plenty of room. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. Don’t forget your own shampoo and conditioner. I would also bring some extra kitchen towels, just in case. Other than that all the amenities were there. The WiFi didn’t work for us and there was very spotty cell service, so be prepared. Made for a nice tech free weekend! Will be back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent L., Los Altos

15 Dec 2020

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

Very comfortable cottage

Property is in great condition and was perfect for our family. Everything worked great and the house was spotless. My advice is to bring the food you are going to need because there are not grocery or restaurant options nearby.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

14 Aug 2020

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

Lovely home conveniently located to Yosemite’s major attractions

We were overall very pleased with this home and had a very good experience dealing with the management group. The house is Very clean and very nicely decorated. The kitchen is very well stocked to accommodate most any family meal. A comfortable retreat that serves as a great home base after long days exploring Yosemite’s sites and attractions. The neighborhood is a great location for accessing the Valley and Southern ends of the park. The other reviews regarding the WiFi reliability and speed are accurate. However, Only a minor inconvenience because cell service isn’t available. Also noted that no AC meant the house was fairly hot during the day (July) and took a while to cool down in the evening, but certainly not unbearable. A couple more fans In the house would have helped.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M., Rochester, Minnesota

23 Jul 2020

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

Wonderful stay - and the WiFi works fine!

This property is just as nice as depicted in the photos. A great balance between stylish, casual and comfortable. Great location inside the boundaries of the park. The place was very clean and everything inside is in excellent condition. The kitchen has all the appliances and utensils and other stuff you could want - including a griddle for pancakes. And as mentioned in the title, the WiFi worked fine for us even though we didn’t expect that based on the comments from others. We would not change a thing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

7 Dec 2019

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

perfect!

Perfect location for all Yosemite activities.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Urs M.

24 Aug 2019

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

Wonderful house

The house is really wonderful and very clean. About 30 min. drive to the Park. The only thing that we missed was the A/C. It was very hot in july.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joelynn B.

19 Aug 2019

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

Excellent stay, with one exception

Super clean, well layed out, great location. Description of amenities were spot on with the exception of the Wi-Fi. Very minimal to no service in the house. Limited to 500 MB per day. Very frustrating when trying to comfirm travel plans and locations of daily activities. Also, beware that the air condition did not exist. The house was very hot upon arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

31 May 2019

Family getaway

We loved the house. Very clean and cute. We would have loved some board games and recycling, otherwise it had everything we needed. Oh yea....the WiFi did not work so we didn’t know we would wake up to snow.....especially since cellular service didn’t work as well.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

lizzette c.

25 May 2019

great location and very clean

very clean. nice kitchen supplies. great open space. good for families

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz F., San Rafael, California

17 May 2019

Beautiful, updated home in perfect repair

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

28 Apr 2019

Very nice and comfortable property.

Clean, comfortable and convenient to the National Park.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gedalia B.

19 Sept 2018

Exactly as described. Crisp, clean, spacious, modern, charming and well equipped.

We just got home from our long weekend and were very happy with our time in this home. We'd rented a place up the block a couple of years ago and it was NOT great. This place was exactly what we'd hoped for. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

26 Jun 2018

Great rental

Very nice home. Good location. Glad we opted for Yosemite West over staying in the valley.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jen W.

19 Jun 2018

Beautiful house!

Perfect for families. The only drawback is that it’s still a 30 minute drive into the park but better than any other options we saw for families!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

26 Oct 2017

Absolutely beautiful!

The home was beautiful, spacious and very clean. Yosemite destinations were close by. The area is very quiet. I would love to stay here again. To future renters who may arrive late at night, make sure to bring the property map as the roads are confusing when you are tired and it is dark outside.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jean m., East Coast

16 Oct 2017

Beautiful Mountain retreat

We stayed at the Craftsman Cottage for a week and loved the house. The house is very clean, bright and well decorated with a lot of attention to detail. We appreciated that the entire house had "hardwood" floors, so there were no dirty carpets (as we've found in other VRBO rentals). The house is in a quiet, residential neighborhood. We enjoyed the fireplace with the gas starter and the grill on the deck. We appreciated that the house was stocked with a few basic supplies that were enough to last our entire stay: coffee, hot chocolate, TP, Kleenex, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, kitchen bags. One caveat: the drive to the nearest store, gas station, restaurant, Yosemite valley and the nearest town is down a winding (but very scenic) mountain road, so those not familiar with mountain driving will want to be home by dark. The only improvement we would make to the house is covering the exterior windows in the showers with privacy film and putting draperies on the living room windows for privacy. Otherwise, we found the house to be perfect, and the rental company was very helpful, responsive, and easy to deal with.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Rita T.

10 Jul 2017

Clean and beautiful but no air conditioner

Very beautiful house/kitchen with everything you need for cooking. However there is no air conditioner. It is very hot from noon to dawn. Two of us have to sleep in the living room because the room is very hot. The wifi is not working either which is fine with us since we have tried to spend more time enjoying the beauty of the nature. FYI for those people who rely on wifi a lot: we did contact the property manager regarding the wifi and they respond quickly. They came to check the connection quickly for which we appreciate so much but the wifi is still not working the whole stay. They offer the free wifi at their office site but the connection/signal is very weak and unstable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ash P.

13 Jun 2017

Yosemite Gem

Wonderful stay at this very well appointed home - Conveniently away from the crowds, yet easy access to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susan G., San Juan Capistrano, CA

25 May 2017

Beautiful Home In A Quiet Setting

This is a lovely home with all amenities you need for a relaxed stay. The home is one story; however, the entry does have about 12 steps to access the house that could be challenging for anyone with a disability. The rooms were large and the kitchen is well appointed and light and bright. It is close to the attractions in Yosemite Valley (about 15-20 mins). We were there with 5 adults and 2 children under 12. The rooms were ideal for the size of our party and the two bathrooms were very appreciated. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Molly K.

13 Apr 2017

Family spring break

Gorgeous home. Place was clean and just as the pictures show! Having no access to wifi was the only problem.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erika B., San Carlos

14 Mar 2017

Beautiful home, stunning views

We absolutely loved our stay at the "Craftsman Cottage" -- while there, you are surrounded by beauty inside and out! The home is light and airy throughout, with terrific natural light as well as a nice selection of ambient and task lighting (I very much dislike spotlights that shine straight down... and many LED/flourecent lights make me crazy!) The great room is beautifully arranged and can accommodate a lot of people -- the living room is cozy with a stone faced fireplace that heats nicely and comfy sofas/chairs/ottoman that work for reading, watching TV or socializing. The kitchen is well appointed with a strong layout and a great-sized island for socializing while preparing meals. The dining room seats 10 comfortably and has a deck with a bbq and backyard views. The bedrooms and bathrooms are also light and airy -- the master has sweeping views of the backyard and a door to the deck. One kid room (with two separate bunk beds) is sweetened with a flat screen TV... sort of nice for downtime between snow ball fights, ski days and other jaunts to the valley floor. The 3rd bedroom (with a queen) faces the snowy slope in the front, and would work for a couple or a couple kids. All are spacious, with lovely windows and a cozy feel. Bathrooms are white one white and spotless. Oh, and the front porch was perfect -- alas, it was cold and snowy while we were there, so we didn't use it much. That said, there are only two things that I would NOTE: 1) There is NO WIFI and Mobile Phone coverage was nonexistent as well. If you need to be reached or need to do a little work check in, this is a big deal. The property managers said they have a nearby business office, but that really doesn't help much. It's a big field trip if all you need to do is "check in" with work or family. This seems like a mistake not to have this... being connected is important, but it would also be nice to be able to play music (Pandora app is on the TV, but not usable given no wifi) 2) A very small thing....there are no dressers. I like to unpack when I vacation, but there were no dressers/drawers to unpack into, so I hung all i could and then had to rifle through the suitcase for the rest. Would be nice to have a small chest of drawers in each bedroom or bedroom closet. Other than that, a PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL home. Loved our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

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