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INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!

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Escape to this charming cabin in Foresta, ten minutes from Yosemite Valley. Unwind on the screened porch or relax by the romantic flame gas insert and enjoy modern comforts like WiFi, satellite TV, a full kitchen with dining area and propane BBQ.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$1,004
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

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

INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!

Ten minutes from Yosemite Valley and conveniently located on the paved road, this one bedroom cabin in Foresta offers complete relaxation in a quiet setting. The full kitchen includes all modern appliances (excepting dishwasher) and comes equipped with dining area, coffee maker, toaster, blender, pots, pans & dishes. Or use the propane BBQ while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Eat on the screened porch, safe from pesky bugs, or relax on the couch. The modern bathroom features a walk-in shower and stacked washer/dryer. The bedroom has a comfortable King bed, closet and supplemental electric stove. Equipped with romantic flame gas insert and A/C. Explore the quiet surroundings, stroll to Crane Creek moments away, then rest under the shady oaks and pines. (See also our sister listing #726304, Shady Grove Cabin for additional two person accommodation.)
Foresta is a great starting point to various Yosemite destinations, Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, the Merced & Tuolumne Groves of Sequoias and many hiking trails. Offering Free satellite TV, WIFI and HughesNet Gen4 internet, Verizon's 4G network is also available.

Foresta is located within the boundaries of Yosemite National Park. Now known as an “inholding”, Foresta (Big Meadow) started as a pioneering area. Two ranches (McCauley and Meyers) provided beef, pork, dairy and vegetables to the Yosemite Valley hotels. In the twenties, it was sub-divided and given the name of Foresta. Created as an “artistic” community, musical gatherings were held by the creek. After the Great Depression, many lots were sold for back taxes. Approximately 75 homes were in use, either full time or seasonally, before the 1993 A-Rock fire destroyed most of them. More than half of the homes have now been rebuilt. Fire has been a defining force in this area, showcasing Mother Nature's endless cycles.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Be sure to please wash dishes, you can leave them drying in the rack or put them away if you have time.
Take garbage and recycling with you, do not leave in the home as it might attract bears. Take to the dumpsters located 2 miles from the home on the Foresta Rd.., you wil see them. Bags provided.
Close all windows, leave the home tidy as you will find it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours 10 p.m. - 8 a.m.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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
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

Property is also known as

Inside Yosemite! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley Cabin

About the area

Map
Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Valley - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Tunnel View - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
  • El Portal Market - 26 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 42 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬24 min drive
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings! on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$1,004.36, 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.

What time is check-in at INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Yosemite Valley and within 9 miles (15 km) of Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market. Merced River and Sierra National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great clean spacious cabin. We really enjoyed its location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was great! Expect closer to 30 min to get to most Yosemite Valley destinations, but the drive in is gorgeous so can’t really complain there. There’s good cellular service at the property and the host was a great communicator! We had some very uncharacteristic thunderstorms during our stay so some power outages occurred but they were solved reasonably quickly. Nice a quiet with a trail head right behind the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at Annie and Rick's cabin! The hosts provided detailed instructions for locating the property and communicated well throughout the process. I appreciated the inclusion of amenities like a washer/dryer combo and a box fan for stuffy summer nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy J.

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

Great location

Great location inside the park, easy access to everywhere we wanted to visit. One bedroom house with a nice kitchen and living room. We cooked several meals during our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby R.

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

Great location in Yosemite!

This was a great cabin. Very close to Yosemite Valley, very clean and comfortable and roomy. The kitchen was nice. The owner always answered me very quickly. It was so quiet and peaceful in the wooded area. I would recommend anyone going to Yosemite to stay here! It was such a pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Great location

Can’t beat the location. Easy to get to Yosemite Valley and lovely area with meadow, barns, creeks, and little waterfalls just along the street the cabin is located.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Close to Yosemite Valley.

The property was clean, comfortable, well stocked and very close to Yosemite Valley. It's the next best thing to staying right in the valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tari E.

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

Comfortable and Convenient

Wonderful property for visiting Yosemite. Easy access to anywhere in the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Great cabin

We enjoyed staying in this cabin within Yosemite. It was quiet, private, clean, and had everything we needed. Being inside the park made it very easy and convenient to drive to all the sites we wanted to see. My recommendations to make the bedroom more comfortable for guests would be to eventually get a more comfortable bed and to have a fan in the bedroom. There is a ceiling fan but the overhead light wouldn’t turn off while the fan stayed on. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay! Quiet and comfortable with everything you need. About 20 min to Yosemite Village.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

A week in nature

We enjoyed this rustic cabin so much It was conveniently located within the park. It provided the relaxed natural experience we were looking for. The house was well stocked and the A/C was a plus with the warm sunny days we had. I highly recommend this place
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna E.

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

Perfect location

This was the perfect location for exploring the valley. Come prepared with groceries in hand and you will be set for tranquility and some great treks into the valley. The space was clean and as advertised. Owners were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

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

Cabin in the Woods

Loved that this cozy cabin was located within Yosemite NP. Everything we needed was there to make our stay comfortable. Located off the beaten path so suggest finding your way there before dark!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Foresta

Quiet and calm
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Loved cabin in Forests!

We loved the convenience of being within the park combined with the ability to get away from the crowds. The private niche of Foresta with quaint cabins and solitude was a gem for us. Just down the dirt road from our cabin was a beautiful waterfall that was fun to walk to. The cabin was very clean, comfortable, kitchen well stocked, it is not “fancy” by extremely comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie R.

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

Very nice cabin!

This is a very nice cabin in an out of the way spot INSIDE Yosemite National Park. Nice modern full kitchen. Easy access to the valley (15-20 minutes).

10/10 Excellent

Joseph and Kelly L.

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

Serene and Close to Park

We loved staying here. We were barely 20 minutes from Yosemite valley. As Half Dome hikers, this was a critical part of our day. And every day we got home from epic hikes to a quiet, serene home, with birds chirping while we ate dinner on the screened in porch. The home was very equipped for longer stays and we enjoyed everyday. Highly recommend and hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dianna E.

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

Great being inside the park.

It was great being inside the park and near the valley. Initially, the location was challenging to find, but the rustic cabin was nice. My only issues were the cleanliness of the property and that only one small a/c unit was available in the living area, which made the bedroom very warm.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

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

Great private cabin

We stocked up on groceries and stayed here 6 nights end of July. We loved the privacy and e had while still being in the park a short drive to all the hikes we knocked out while here. We had everything we needed, clean, great location to park trailheads, grill, and just passed the house is a river to cool off in! Would highly recommend! The directions are easy to follow and Annie was responsive via text
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline S.

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

You can’t beat the proximity to Yosemite!

This place really does check off everything you need. The kitchen was stocked with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a few other things that made cooking easy. As well as all the coffee you needed. It was a bit dark and stuffy. But the owners worked with us to fix the fans. They could actually use an updated floor fan. That one’s on its last leg.Again, I think it’s a fine place, some of the rugs could probably use replacing and the bed could be updated. But beds are so weird some people like soft some people like them hard. This is very hard. But I did sleep OK on it.I really do think just a few updates would make this place a five instead of a four star. Mainly either get new rugs or get rid of the rugs completely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

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

Nice Cabin Great Location

My wife and I loved staying at this cabin within Yosemite. It's centrally located between Tiago Pass, Yosemite Valley and Mariposa. We visited each in that order and had an amazing vacation. The cabin is very spacious for two and the kitchen and screened in porch are as well; made use of both during our stay. Parking is super close to the door which made unloading / loading a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

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

Charming cabin in rustic Yosemite

Charming classic cabin with modern updates and an incredible property manager to boot. The screened in porch was perfect for meals, and the kitchen has been beautifully updated. Annie and Rick were both communicative and so kind. It’s a short 15 minute walk to a pretty waterfall, and if you go to the top of the hill, you’ve got a breathtaking view of El Capitan and Half Dome from afar. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

James C.

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

Scenic and quiet location at Yosemite

We liked being located in a scenic and quiet location far away from the large crowds surrounding Yosemite Village. However, it does take 20 minutes driving time from the cabin to get to Yosemite Village and some major attractions of the park. The kitchen of the cabin has been updated where it is brightly lit and well equipped for making meals throughout your stay. The only convenience it doesn't have is a dishwasher.We appreciated being provided ample supplies of toilet tissue, paper towels, dish detergent, and hand soap for our week long stay so we didn't have to replenish anything. The bathroom was ample in size and had a good shower that offered ample warm water. The owner provided ample cabinet space for renters to put their items in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. The screened in porch was a nice and relaxing place to have dinner and also be protected from the mosquitoes.There is a rental home and private home located on both sides of the cabin, but we weren't bothered by the activity or noise level at either location. We really enjoyed the peaceful and pleasant experience we had renting this cabin and can recommend staying here if your prefer being located away from the large crowds.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

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

Great place to stay in Yosemite

We loved our stay. It was a comfortable to come back to after exploring the park. The kitchen was well stocked. We used the cast iron skillet every night and ate on the screened in porch. Buy groceries before entering the park though the Village store seemed to have a lot. There are coolers to use. Be sure to walk down the road and onto the Foresta trail. Going past the small waterfall provides a nice view. Definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Great little cottage off the beaten path.

To begin with, the host was very communicative. She even gave us road closure updates as we were traveling to Yosemite. Although it is pretty remote,the cottage was easy to find with Google Maps navigation. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable.The area where it is located is several miles from the valley, although still within the park, so there was plenty of peace and quiet. Even with the extreme heat, it was a wonderful experience. Next time we will go in the spring, and if possible, we won't hesitate to try to book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024