Place to Call Home - Cabin INSIDE Yosemite! - Dog Friendly!

Love Yosemite! Vacation Rentals presents Place To Call Home, a cozy and comfortable mountain cabin located inside Yosemite National Park in the peaceful community of Wawona, CA. Thoughtfully designed for families and dog lovers, this inviting retreat features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a spacious bonus loft, comfortably sleeping up to 9 guests. After a day of exploring Yosemite's iconic scenery, return to a quiet forest setting where you can truly relax and recharge.

Highlights include:
• Located inside Yosemite National Park (Wawona)
• Pet Friendly with NO pet fee!**
• Fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, crock pot, blender, toaster oven, and more
• Flat driveway with easy parking for up to 4 vehicles (room for small trailers or motorhomes with skilled backing)
• Whole-house generator with automatic start for power outages
• 65” Roku Smart TV with DVD player (log in to your own streaming accounts)
• Forced heating throughout the cabin for winter comfort
• AT&T DSL WiFi
• Washer and dryer for guest use
• Propane BBQ grill plumbed directly into the home's main propane line
• Screened porch with additional twin bed (seasonal use)

​​​​​​​This cabin does not have air conditioning, which is typical for homes inside Yosemite. Summers are generally mild at this elevation. Ceiling fans and portable fans are provided.

Bedroom & Bathroom Configuration
Main Level
• Bedroom #1: One Queen Bed (Sleeps 2) with en suite Bathroom #1 — features a toilet and shower
• Bedroom #2: One Full Bed (Sleeps 2)
• Bathroom #2: Located just outside Bedroom #2 — features a toilet and shower
Upstairs Loft
• One Twin-over-Full Bunk Bed* (Sleeps 3)
• Two Additional Twin Beds (Sleeps 2)
Additional Sleeping Option
• Screened Porch: One Twin Bed (Sleeps 1) - Ideal for daytime naps or nighttime use during pleasant weather

Traveling with extended family or friends? This cabin is located directly next door to Peace of Mine—book both homes together and enjoy your own private 1.5-acre corner of Yosemite with space for everyone.

Maximum Occupancy: This property comfortably accommodates up to 9 guests, day OR night, and that count includes little ones and infants too. While we wish we could be flexible, we're unfortunately not able to make exceptions to this. If your group is a bit larger than what we can offer here, just reach out before booking and we'd be glad to potentially help you toward a property that's a better fit. One more small note: if your group size changes after booking, we won't be able to adjust the cancellation policy, so please plan accordingly. This is a Mariposa County ordinance that must be adhered to at all times. We appreciate you helping us stay compliant.

Climate & Comfort Note: Like many cabins in Yosemite National Park, this home does not have air conditioning. Wawona's higher elevation, towering pines, and cooler mountain air help keep temperatures comfortable throughout much of the year. Two ceiling fans and two portable fans are provided to circulate the fresh mountain breeze and enhance your comfort during warmer months.

Internet & Connectivity: WiFi is provided for guest convenience, but please note that internet service inside Yosemite National Park is limited compared to what many guests may be accustomed to at home. The connection is suitable for basic browsing, email, and social media, but may not be ideal for remote work, video conferencing, gaming, or streaming on multiple devices simultaneously.

Rental Agreement: Immediately after booking, the rental agreement displayed at checkout will be sent to you via text and email for E-signing. Kindly E-sign this within 48 hours to finalize your reservation. You will also need to upload a photo of the ID associated with the credit card on file. This is solely for fraud protection purposes. E-signing allows you to go straight to the property upon your arrival, instead of coming to our office to sign and get a key!

Welcome Guide: One week prior to arrival, a digital welcome book will be sent via text message. For the protection of our guests, the guidebook will not be given out to anyone except the person who booked the property. The guidebook will have your special door code, address, local recommendations, and much more great info to help you prepare for your trip!

Access to Yosemite and Nearby Attractions: Yosemite National Park has implemented reservation systems in the past and may do so again depending on seasonal demand. When a reservation system is in place, guests staying at this property—located inside Yosemite National Park—are generally permitted entry with proof of their lodging reservation and do not need to secure a separate day-use reservation. Please note that the standard park entrance fee (vehicle pass) still applies unless you have a valid park pass. Entry requirements, weather conditions, and access to park amenities can change at any time, so guests are responsible for reviewing the most up-to-date information directly on the official Yosemite National Park website prior to arrival.

Kitchen: The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, cookware, cups, silverware, and more! Our housekeeping team provides salt, pepper, and a can of cooking spray for your use. Occasionally, previous guests leave behind items such as spices, aluminum foil, or ziplock bags. You're welcome to use any of these, but please note that our team does not check for or restock them, so we can't guarantee what will be available. If these items are crucial to the success of your vacation, we recommend bringing them along to ensure you have everything you need. We try to clearly state this in the listing so there are no surprises.

Linens: Did you know that our vacation homes are among the few in the Yosemite area to feature professionally laundered linens? For every reservation, all linens are cleaned in commercial-grade washers using hypoallergenic detergent that's stronger and more effective than typical residential options. They're then pressed at 300°F—nearly twice as hot as a standard home dryer—to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and freshness. It's an extra step we take to provide a truly clean, comfortable, and welcoming stay.

Bunkbeds: Please note that due to California Worker's Compensation restrictions, housekeeping will not be able to make the top bunk prior to arrival. Fresh sheets, bedding, and pillows are absolutely provided for it though!

Fireplace/Firepits: No open wood-burning fire pits, bonfires, or campfires are permitted at short-term rentals. Charcoal grills of any type are strictly prohibited. Guests shall not bring any personal grills, barbeques, or other outdoor cooking apparatuses to the short-term rental; only those grills, barbeques, or other outdoor cooking apparatuses provided with the short-term rental are permitted to be used as installed and in the location installed.

**Pets: This property is pet friendly — and we're happy to say there's NO pet fee! We welcome up to 2 dogs per stay. We do ask that you disclose your pet(s) during the booking process or by reaching out to our team directly, so we can make sure housekeeping is properly notified.We kindly ask that pets are kept off the furniture, are not left unattended in the home, and are always leashed when outside in accordance with county ordinance.

Parking: There is enough parking for 4-5 cars at this property. We appreciate you not exceeding the maximum parking limit. Many of the local roads are privately owned and privately maintained. Please be mindful to obey speed laws and drive slowly in residential neighborhoods!

Garbage: Garbage truck service is not available in this area. Yosemite Park requires visitors to "pack out" their garbage. There are several free bear proof dumpsters within walking distance of the cabin where you can dispose of your garbage.

Snow Chains: California Highway Patrol and the National Park Service may require chains in wintery/snowy/icy conditions. Please ensure you are bringing a vehicle and necessary equipment capable of navigating in these conditions.

Insurance: Travel Insurance is provided as an option during the checkout process. Please note that as hosts, we cannot protect your trip from flight delays, illnesses, weather, job loss, or other circumstances that may prevent you from making your trip. We truly wish we could! We STRONGLY suggest purchasing some type of Travel Insurance so that you may protect your vacation investment from unforeseen circumstances that may prevent you from making your trip. It's a nominal cost that can absolutely pay off!

Mail: Due to locked neighborhood mailboxes, we ask you not mail anything to the property. You are most welcome to mail items to our office (Love Yosemite! Vacation Rentals) in Oakhurst. Please reach out to us to make arrangements.

Pests: Please note that this property is nestled in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains, offering a wonderful connection to nature. While we take regular preventive measures, including professional pest control, occasional visits from local wildlife—such as ants, spiders, insects, mice, or cobwebs—can occur. If you notice any of these during your stay, please let us know so we can promptly address them and ensure your comfort.

Neighbors: Please do not trespass on the neighboring properties. We appreciate you respecting the local neighborhood!

Maintenance: In case of emergency - Management and Management's representatives and agents have the right to enter the premises, after making reasonable attempts to contact tenants, to make any necessary repairs to maintain the health and safety of the tenants or the property.

No Smoking: The Smoke Remediation Fee will be a minimum of $500 for smoking in the house and could be higher depending on the extent of the damage.

Quiet Hours: Quiet Hours are from 10PM to 8AM everyday. This is a quiet, mountain area so limiting noise during these hours would be appreciated by the locals who call our area home.

Check In: Check in is 4PM or anytime thereafter (it's self check in, drive safe!).

Check Out: Check out is 11AM or anytime before.

Lost items or left items: Management assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or abandoned items. Reasonable effort will be made to contact the Guest for return. There will be a $35.00 handling charge PLUS shipping costs for any found items returned at Guest's request. Management shall not be held liable for the condition of said items. Any items not claimed for longer than 30 days may be donated or sold.

Simple Checkout Instructions: We understand checking out can be stressful and hectic, so we have implemented some of the easiest checkout procedures in our industry.
1.) No need to start any laundry, we'll handle it all off site with our professional linen company.
2.) We would appreciate a quick scrape and rinse of your dishes. Housekeeping will still go through and sanitize, but pre-cleaning them really helps keep the bugs/ants away for our next guests.
3.) There are bear-proof dumpsters located on Forest Dr. on your way back towards the main highway, on the left side of the road. There are also recycling bins, bathrooms, an RV dump, AND EV chargers near the Wawona Store and History Center.
4.) PLEASE return any furniture you may have moved during your stay (especially outdoor chairs).
5.) Most importantly, please note our checkout time is 11am, not 10am like over 80% of vacation homes in our area! Our housekeeping team runs on caffeine and tight schedules, so they sure do appreciate you leaving on time!
Lastly, don't forget to get a photo with your family and friends before leaving!