The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

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Parking available
Hot tub
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Fireplace

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Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite Valley
‪6 min drive‬
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
‪19 min drive‬
Tunnel View
‪19 min drive‬
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Hide-a-bed queen plus window seats

2 Double Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Den

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

We call our cabin, The Ahweanee,' because we designed it in the motif of the grand Ahwahnee Hotel, but at only 1,250 square feet of house and another 1,250 square feet of deck, it is so much smaller. Master bedroom has a queen bed plus den. There is also a sofa bed in the great room with an extra mattress for the sofa bed stored in the master closet.
Keywords: bedrooms, den, full kitchen, two baths, laundry, large deck, hot tub, Yosemite Valley views, cozy, close to Yosemite Valley, sleeps up to eight, house, clean, BBQ, inside Yosemite National Park

Property manager

Jessica Chaney

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Hot tub

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Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside is fine if your ashtray has water in it

Spa is closed during winter months to avoid the pipes from freezing.

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

This property uses solar energy

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite National Park, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite Valley and Yosemite National Park. El Portal Market and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

Yosemite Valley - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
Tunnel View - 19 min drive - 14.9 km
El Capitan - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
El Portal Market - 21 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬23 min drive
‪Parkside Pizza - ‬23 min drive
‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬31 min drive
‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 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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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Zal B.

7 April 2025

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

Beautiful home and location inside Yosemite!

We spent the last 5 days at this beautiful Foresta home with 2 bedrooms -- one with a queen full size futon, and one with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom. Everything was as advertised. We couldn't use the hot tub as it's closed Nov-May as to avoid frozen pipes, but we would love to return again, either in winter or summer! Being 20 minutes from the Yosemite valley floor (Bridevail, etc.) was truly wonderful. We woke up to deer in our backyard twice. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norrine S.

7 October 2024

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

Peaceful Sanctuary

The beautiful home is nestled in the Yosemite National Park in Foresta ( a short 25 minutes to the Yosemite Valley and Village!). My family and I had all the comforts of home! The home has gorgeous views looking out into the pine forest! All the basic necessities were provided for us; beds made up with soft linens and down blankets, bath towels and soaps for laundry, including washer and dryer! Our host, Jessica Chaney was very gracious and responded to my questions promptly! My family and I highly recommend the property for a great and memorable family vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeWayne T.

6 October 2024

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

Trip with Family

Fantastic property..well laid out..super convenient to Yosemite

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

5 October 2024

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

Lodging in the Valley

Perfect quiet location within the park. Easy to drive to and from and throughout the park. Views are beautiful from the rear/deck and private. Home is tastefully appointed and very cozy and homey. Only issue we had was getting spa to heat. Otherwise fabulous stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie R.

14 September 2024

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

Great location!

Wonderful location and a nice house. Great for 4 adults and two small kids. Plenty of sleeping locations and blankets and pillows. Property was well stocked. House had a few small problems, but nothing major. Hot tub was locked.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan t.

29 August 2024

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

Wonderful!

This is a beautiful home in a great location. The home is cozy and has everything you need, while the large deck is great for dinners and star gazing. We loved the window wall. We initially had a bit of trouble getting in touch with the property owner/manager to get answers to a couple of questions we had, but once we were put in touch they were very kind and helpful. We were disappointed to learn that the hot tub is not usable, but we enjoyed our stay regardless.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

5 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Really only problem was initially had tv issues. The book says turn it on and enjoy but it wasnt quite that easy. Owner was responsive. Otherwise only problem was in the kitchen. Weirdly, there were no paper towels or sponges. Because a grocery store was more than 30 minutes away, this omission was a bit challenging. Otherwise, lovely and comfy in a great location. So nice that we didn’t have to leave and re-enter the park.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

26 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved our stay at The Ahweanee. The cabin is located in a beautiful spot with amazing views from the deck. What made our stay more special was how well it is stocked for a family with a good washer and dryer, grill, oven and a big fridge along with central cooling and wifi! All meals we cooked easily from home. We slept so well and were at Yosemite village in 15 minutes by car. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRISH R.

4 June 2024

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

Perfect Yosemite getaway

This place is perfectly located for a visit in Yosemite! We were in the valley within 20 minutes and we loved that we could get away from the crowds easily. The house was perfect for two couples. It was comfortable and unlike many rentals we've stayed in, this place was well stocked with everything we needed. If I had one wish, it would be that the hot tub needs to be turned up higher. It's currently maxed at 100 and having a spa of my own, 103 is optimal especially after a 16-mile hike in Yosemite. Other than that, this place has everything we wanted/needed. We'll definitely come back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

1 June 2024

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

Great Place

The house was clean, spacious and close to the Valley! Great communication with management. As my 17 year old daughter stated, “I think this is my favorite house we have ever stayed at on vacation.”

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey G.

29 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great location and comfortable but some issues

We had a good stay here once we were able to get into the house--the message we received with check-in information provided both the wrong house number and wrong door code. We could not reach the property manager to get the correct code (granted, we arrived at around 11pm and VRBO was able to eventually reach them), but fortunately we guessed the correct code. The wifi also went out completely 2 days into our stay. The house did have everything we needed and proximity to the valley was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Srinivasan

3 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Srinivasan

2 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John B.

24 February 2024

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

Great location in the Park but away from the crowds in valley.

Very relaxing.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

27 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Good location: within Yosemite but away from the crowds and, therefore, peaceful and quiet. The house appearance, outside and in, was outstanding. Immediately comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

10 October 2023

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

Lovely & Well Located

This property was perfect for our stay. Our activities were off site all day so we were there for breakfast, dinner, card games, and sleep. It was clean. Well stocked. Property owner was responsive. Everything worked well except the hot tub which took a long time to fill and heat, making it not useful when we needed it most after the first day of hiking. I’d happily stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb R.

1 October 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Spent 4 days here as a base camp for hiking, climbing and fishing in Yosemite Valley and Tuolomne Meadows. You can’t ask for a better location! 15 min to the Valley and 1 hr to the Meadows. Quiet location. Well equipped house with just about everything you need. Owner was polite and communicated well throughout the process. We plan on staying there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

30 September 2023

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

Cozy, comfy, and spacious getaway.

We had a most wonderful stay. The home had everything we needed. We will come again next year. The happy cabin was our get away but also home base for our adventures. Half Dome, Tanaya Lake, Tuolumne Meadows and Redwood Grove. The cabin's location was peaceful and serene and conveniently close to the Yosemite Valley.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

simon s.

16 September 2023

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

Super cabin and location

Well stocked and maintained house in beautiful location

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

29 August 2023

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

Great peaceful house close to park!

It was so great to stay at this wonderful house and only have to drive about 25 minutes to Yosemite Valley! We bought all our groceries at Pioneer Market in Mariposa and cooked all meals except one with a well stocked kitchen. We also especially loved opening the glass “wall” every evening to enjoy the outdoors . We could not have asked for a better place for the 4 of us to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

2 August 2023

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

Beautiful location!

Staying in Yosemite and close to the valley (25 min) makes the trip so much more enjoyable. We could get anywhere within the park in about an hour and avoided the long entrance lines. There was also a lot of wildlife off the deck which we loved seeing. Unit is very clean and owners are very responsive. We would definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Only 1/2 hr from village! Two private bedrooms each with a full bathroom! Large living areas that open up to a large deck! Level parking and level entry! Fully stocked kitchen! Good WiFi! Beautiful ceiling to floor wall mural of the waterfalls! There was a washer and dryer! We loved the air conditioning! This is 5 star property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

18 July 2023

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

Great Cabin, Great Location

Cabin is in the park. Don’t have to deal with the long lines at the entry everyday. Quiet and secluded. Star show every night. Kitchen is well furnished.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

10 June 2023

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

Wonderful family vacation

Perfect property located inside park and just a short drive to Valley! Beautiful views from the huge deck. We loved the doors to the deck that we could open and enjoy the air. Property owner is so nice and responsive. Highly recommend and I hope to return again !

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly B.

12 May 2023

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

Great location

Great location and easy drive to the Valley.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Chaney

Why they chose this property

We like to say that our cabin is in the most exclusive gated community in the world! This is, after all, Yosemite National Park.

What makes this property unique

Peace and tranquility unlike any other.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Hide-a-bed queen plus window seats

Living Room 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Den

Spaces

About this property