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(21) River Refuge at The Redwoods In Yosemite

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Side view and entrance to cabin
River Refuge
View from Driveway
Entry
Kitchen with granite counter tops

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Wawona Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wawona Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Yosemite South Entrance
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

(21) River Refuge at The Redwoods In Yosemite

***Rental Rates range from $341 to $487 per night. River Refuge is a Gold-rated cabin with a fully equipped kitchen that has all cooking and dining essentials, including a dishwasher. In the living room, you will find a large stone fireplace, WiFi, Satellite T.V., CD/DVD/VCR players, games, puzzles, movies, and a book library with forced air heat. The second bedroom upstairs has its TV and a private deck. The large, private deck has lounge chairs, a picnic table, and a Gas BBQ, perfect for grilling and eating under the stars. The cabin is in a great location with the south fork of the Merced River nearby! This cabin does not have A/C. EV charging station available within five miles of the cabin.
Bi-Level - 1,200 Sq. Ft. - 1,000 Sq. Ft. Deck

About the Area

Nestled just 4 miles inside the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is the charming and historic town of Wawona. Located at the base of Chilnualna Falls (the second highest vertical drop waterfall in Yosemite), and home to the principal trailheads into the southern Yosemite wilderness, Wawona is also the closest town to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
Wawona has the feel of a small town but is bustling with activity! Over 160 residents, including Yosemite Park employees, live in Wawona and can be seen gathering at the town's community center, playing a pickup game of basketball at the elementary school, jogging on one of the many picturesque trails or simply walking their dogs and baby strollers through the winding residential streets. The historic Wawona Swinging Bridge boasts the best natural water slide in the Park! The historic village is filled with docents, stagecoach rides, horseback rides, and barn dances in the summer season and the Wawona Meadow Loop offers year-round riparian meadow wildlife viewing.
Wawona was known to the local Native American Miwok in their language as Pallachun (a good place to stay). It is located entirely within Yosemite National Park (it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area) and is located on the South fork of the wild and scenic Merced River, on the main highway (State Route 41) from Fresno to Yosemite Valley.
Galen Clark, who helped gain preservation legislation for Mariposa Grove and what later became part of Yosemite National Park, occupied the Wawona area in 1855 and established a tourist rest and modest ranch which he later sold and made into a hotel and resort property (the Wawona Hotel). The Wawona post office was established in 1878 and was originally called Clark's Station.
The Redwoods In Yosemite has over 110 vacation rental homes and is proud to say that all of them are located in Wawona. All are within walking distance of everything that Wawona has to offer and every one of them is surrounded by the majesty of Yosemite National Park!

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The Redwoods in Yosemite
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Amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite National Park, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and El Portal Market 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

  • Wawona Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pioneer Yosemite History Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wawona Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Big Trees Lodge Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya Lodge - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is (21) River Refuge at The Redwoods In Yosemite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at (21) River Refuge at The Redwoods In Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at (21) River Refuge at The Redwoods In Yosemite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is (21) River Refuge at The Redwoods In Yosemite located?

Situated on a river, this cabin 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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Penelope G.

Cabin 21

Loved the location at the end of the road and near the river. Liked the decor and layout of the cabin. The barbeque was a little difficult to get used to. Burns extremely hot. Lack of wifi was a problem for our son who needed to keep up with his business. Had to go to the office every time he needed to connect.

10/10 Excellent

sara n.

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

3 day stay in Yosemite

We love the place. Very convenient. There was market that had everything. There gas station close by. Very close to most of park trails. House was clean and big. Dish cable was not working. I wish they had smart TV. Although , we didn’t get chance to watch anything anyways.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Karen L.

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

Quiet location away from valley crowds

Wawona was a great little community that was quiet and away from all of the Yosemite Valley crowds. The cabin was nice and location was great. Some things I wish I would have realized before arriving: - no AC - need to bring all of the food, bed/bath and other essential supplies you need ... little grocery within the community and Wawona but very small. We had to drive to Oakhurst to stockpile for the week which is a good 30 min drive. The cons: there were several dishes that were really dirty in the cabinets. The floors were also really dirty so I wore flip flops while inside. I totally get it with all the dust you pick up on the trails. Overall this was a great trip and stay. We would return, esp knowing everything we know going into it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by The Redwoods in Yosemite

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The Redwoods in Yosemite is located in the little community of Wawona, 6 miles INSIDE the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. It makes a wonderful home base while you explore and play in Yosemite. Depending on the season, there is always something special to enjoy!

In the spring, the rivers and waterfalls throughout the Park, including nearby Chilnualna Falls, are nothing short of awe-inspiring.

During the summer, you have the opportunity to relax in the south fork of the Merced River & cascading waterfalls. Enjoy a hike to nearby Chilnualna Falls, the Swinging Bridge, and the Meadow Loop Trail. Visit the nearby famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Enjoy fine dining and play golf at the historic Big Trees Lodge (formerly The Wawona Hotel), go horseback riding, fishing, enjoy Ranger walks and talks, or visit the Living History Center/Pioneer Village.

In the fall, the colors are spectacular as you enjoy the walking path around the golf course of the nearby historic Big Trees Lodge. See the nearby famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.

In the winter, the family-friendly Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area (formerly Badger Pass Ski Area) offers snowshoeing, snowboarding, skiing, cross-country ski tours, and in Yosemite Valley enjoy the outdoor ice skating rink.

In any season our Wedding and Event Center is open for all occasions! Whether it's for a group ski vacation, business training, a family Christmas or Thanksgiving get together, or a reunion of any kind this is the perfect spot for all to gather. Our Wedding and Event Center comfortably seats 100 for group meetings, and 80 for formal dining. There is a large open deck with a fireplace, and inside there is a second fireplace along with a separate Board Room and Catering Kitchen.

Come enjoy and relax in the welcoming atmosphere of our unique community. Call 1-877-624-0729 for more information.

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