Adorable cabin in Wawona, beneath beautiful pines with seasonal creek 30' away! Stay INSIDE Yosemite! Walking distance to swimming holes & hiking along the Merced River, 1 mi to the restaurants, market, golf course and horse stables, located at Big Trees Lodge, only 20 mi from Yosemite Valley! Experience the secluded serenity that only the south side of Wawona can offer! Everything you need for family & friends to enjoy REAL mountain living, with all the comforts of a modern home. Wawona is located entirely within Yosemite National Park, as it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area. It has approximately 160 year-round residents! A popular story claims Wawō'na was the Miwok word for "big tree", or for "hoot of the owl", a bird considered the sequoia trees' spiritual guardian. Elevation is more than 4000 feet, and is right off State Route 41, the main route to Yosemite Valley! The cabin has multiple smart tvs, several updated kitchen appliances, great patio furniture, a BBQ grill, and more! Bedding/Bathroom configuration is as follows: Bedroom #1- King Bed with en suite Bathroom # 1 Bedroom #2- Queen Bed Bathroom # 2 - In the hallway between Bedroom # 1 and Bedroom # 2 Bedroom #3- Full Bed Living Room- One pullout sofa and one trundle bed (which provides 2 twin beds) This home is all on one level. Welcome Guide- One week prior to arrival, a digital welcome book will be sent via text message. It will have your special door code, address, items provided, and much more great info to help you prepare for your trip! Access to Yosemite and Nearby Attractions- Yosemite National Park, like many others across the United States, has implemented a reservation system in recent years to manage visitor numbers effectively. Since this home is located INSIDE Yosemite National Park, you will NOT NEED a separate entrance reservation, only proof of your lodging reservation (please see official park website for details). We highly recommend that visitors planning a trip to Yosemite stay informed by regularly checking the National Parks websites and affiliated sources for any updates regarding the reservation system. While we strive to provide our guests with an exceptional experience, it's important to note that access to Yosemite or nearby attractions cannot be guaranteed, especially during peak seasons. By staying informed and flexible, visitors can better navigate their travel plans and make the most out of their trip to this beautiful region. Kitchen- The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, cookware, cups, silverware, and more! Our housekeeping team leaves out salt, pepper, and a can of cooking spray. Friends, family, and other guests sometimes leave spices, aluminum foil or ziploc bags at the home. You are most welcome to use any of these items, but if something is particularly crucial to the success of your meals, we do recommend bringing it along with you. Linens- Our vacation homes are some of the few in the Yosemite area to use professionally laundered linens. All linens are professionally serviced for each and every reservation. The linens are washed in commercial grade washers with stronger hypoallergenic detergent than you would find in a residential washer. All linens are then pressed with an iron at 300° F, vs. a standard home dryer that only reaches 160°. You are not likely to find this level of service in other vacation homes. Pet Friendly- This property is pet friendly! Please let us know if you would like to bring along your dog, and a $50 pet fee per pet will be requested. This $50 covers the entire stay, and is not a per day charge. There is a 2 dog maximum at the property. Please do not allow your dog on the furniture or leave your dog in the home unattended and use a leash when outside, per county ordinance. Parking- There is enough parking for 4 cars at this property. The garage is unavailable to guests, as it is used for owner storage. 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!