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

Discover serenity under shady oaks & pines near Crane Creek. Stroll through quiet surroundings then unwind with modern comforts in your cozy cabin retreat.

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Property grounds
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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 manager

Yosemite Half Dome View Vacation Rentals - Rick & Annie

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Recycling
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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INSIDE YOSEMITE! Ten minutes from Yosemite Valley. SUMMER/FALL openings!

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 120 reviews
INSIDE YOSEMITE! Ten minutes from Yosemite Valley. SUMMER/FALL openings!

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 neighborhood

Map
Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Valley - 6 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 19 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 19 min drive
  • El Capitan - 32 min drive
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 64 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 INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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!?

Check-out 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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Stanislaus National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Yosemite Valley. Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jeff V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Enjoyed our stay at this remote cabin in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet location, classic cabin, beautifully decorated
Perfect spot to get away from the crowds of the valley, scenic walk along a dream nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

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

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

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

Erik J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Wonderful cabin
Perfect location to quickly get in/out of park and away from summer crowd. Loved the quiet neighborhood and amazing stars at night. The cabin was well stocked and quaint. We really enjoyed eating in the screened porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruthanne W.

Far from the madding crowd but not too far!
Very comfortable cabin for two just 8 minutes to the Yosemite Valley by car.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin
Easy to deal with owners/managers. Cabin just as described. It is a great location just outside the Yosemite valley floor. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay
Lots of room to spread out, with a large kitchen, large living room and outside back porch. Came equiped with everything you would need for the week, from cloths washing detegerent to cooking spices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Javier V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
The location of this cabin was perfect. All the house amenities were as listed. Definitely would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
My husband and I decided to go to Yosemite for our 10th anniversary and we really enjoyed this cabin. It was in the park and the location was very quiet. We mostly spent our days at Yosemite Valley, which is about a 20 minute drive away. Cabin has everything we needed for four days and bed was super comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Comfortable and Close to the Valley.
The cabin is only a few minutes away from the valley floor and a nice retreat from a long day of hiking. Kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and even a few spices/condiments. Very happy with my stay here and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a nearby retreat after sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Devin S., Carmel

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

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in Yosemite
The cabin was much larger than we expected! We loved the big, fully stocked kitchen with new appliances where we could put together wonderful meals to enjoy on the big screened porch. The grill was easy to use out in the yard. Huge, comfy bed too! The location is so nice - not far from the valley or Tioga Rd.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily M., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Little Cabin in the Woods
This little cabin in the woods was the ideal place for our way too short stay in Yosemite. Everything about the cabin was perfect. It was a quiet and peaceful respite after a long days of hiking.. All communications, directions and instructions from the owner were straight forward and easy to follow. There is no doubt WHEN we will return to this majestic park, we will stay at Oak Wood Cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N., Herriman, UT

Cozy Gem in the Woods
Cozy older cottage style cabin with a nicely remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Home was clean, bed was comfortable, very nice location inside Yosemite. Annie was fun and easy to work with. We hope to be able to come back again soon. Thank you for sharing this gem in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Foresta gem
Everything was great: wonderful accommodations, convenient to Yosemite Valley, reasonable price for the area. Only downside was that I wish we had been advised in advance about the drought and the request to limit water usage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suesan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Rustic Updated Yosemite Getaway
This is the perfect location for visiting Yosemite. It is inside the park, yet away from the "crowds. Very close to the valley. It offers a full beautiful updated kitchen and bathroom with washer and dryer! Comfortable bed and sweet screened in porch. We will definitely book again. Owners are very accessible, but not intrusive. A great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Connie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My new fav!
What a cute place! Clean and quiet and private. Just what we wanted. We ate on the screen porch, then sat out at night to watch the Milky Way. Yosemite was bustling, but Oak Wood Cabin was serene. And the kitchen is huge for a small place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022