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

Yosemite National Park, California
$401 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Property Does Not Allow Children Recycling Unit Size: 850 Sq Ft (79 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Paul

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    Loved staying in the park. Nice cabin in the woods with everything you need. Bed was comfortable, kitchen looks recently remodeled, bathroom was clean, and the area was beautiful.

  • Benjamin J

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Property was great! Expect closer to 30 min to get to most Yosemite Valley destinations, but the drive in is gorgeous so can’t really complain there. There’s good cellular service at the property and the host was a great communicator! We had some very uncharacteristic thunderstorms during our stay so some power outages occurred but they were solved reasonably quickly. Nice a quiet with a trail head right behind the property.

  • Kayla

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    We enjoyed our time at Annie and Rick's cabin! The hosts provided detailed instructions for locating the property and communicated well throughout the process. I appreciated the inclusion of amenities like a washer/dryer combo and a box fan for stuffy summer nights.

  • Ingrid

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Great place to stay! Quiet and comfortable with everything you need. About 20 min to Yosemite Village.

  • D. W. N.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    We really enjoyed staying at the Oak Wood cabin wouldn't hesitate to book again for a future trip to Yosemite!

  • S M.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    We enjoyed our time in Yosemite and the proximity to the valley in this cabin. This cabin is extremely rustic and definitely off the beaten path and you feel very isolated. The cabin had ample space and amenities for us, loved having a washer and dryer! Just want to mention, the house needs a deep clean, corners, baseboards and floors were kinda gross. Pillows extremely flat. Also, shower faucet had wonderful pressure, but was full of calcium or limescale. Overall, enjoyed our stay, but probably too rustic for us to make a return visit.

  • Michael J.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    The location Inside the park was awesome. Private, safe and very comfortable. Very rustic cabin but updated with complete kitchen, entertainment and wifi. The best was being minutes from Yosemite Valley and all the great hiking. I would stay here again.

  • Beth O.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Great spot in the park

  • Robert Y.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    This place is perfect! Away from the crowds, clean comfortable and well appointed kitchen. Would absolutely rent here again if we go back to Yosemite!

  • Karen W.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    The location was great. The cabin was a perfect size for us, and we had good television reception and internet access which we value. The cabin was well stocked with basic supplies. The interior was comfortable but dated.

  • Tonya T.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    The positive-it was in a good location. We were on a very long vacation. We booked 17 different places between VRBO and Hotels.com. We were so excited to have found this place. I understand this is a cabin and there will be some dirt, but this place charges the highest cleaning fee of all our stays and by far the dirtiest! With both of us cleaning, we spent 2 hrs before we could unpack. The unlocked lockbox was just hanging with key in. We went to the kitchen to unload our coolers. The fridge was so full of old crusty food. The stove was not cleaned. It had grease and old dried up food on it. Floors, counter, bathroom all very dirty. I opened the silverware drawer-lots of old food dried in the drawer! We decided to not touch, use or clean that drawer. We used our limited silverware we brought. We rewashed all towels they smelled like rubber. We assumed they were washed with the bathroom rug. Small Air Cond in living room. Bedroom ceiling fan went tick tick all night. After all this we had a power outage for 13 hours. Contacted owner they suggested we do what we need to do before night fall and use the ice chest in closet-NOT ENOUGH ICE in freezer. We didn't open frig or freezer hoping it would stay cold. When power came back on the temp was 60 in the frig. We lost many items. The owner should have brought us ice at least, maybe a better flashlight would have been nice.

  • Renee and Mike B.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Great place for 2! Well-stocked, clean kitchen. Comfortable and spacious (very remote) environment. 10 min to Yosemite Valley is a STRETCH however - plan on 30-35. Multiple drives back and forth beautiful though. Check-in process a bit bumpy with poor cell reception to reach owner/Wi-Fi login unclear. Owner was very responsive however.

  • Jacqueline S.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    This place really does check off everything you need. The kitchen was stocked with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a few other things that made cooking easy. As well as all the coffee you needed. It was a bit dark and stuffy. But the owners worked with us to fix the fans. They could actually use an updated floor fan. That one’s on its last leg.Again, I think it’s a fine place, some of the rugs could probably use replacing and the bed could be updated. But beds are so weird some people like soft some people like them hard. This is very hard. But I did sleep OK on it.I really do think just a few updates would make this place a five instead of a four star. Mainly either get new rugs or get rid of the rugs completely.

  • Lorenzo M.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    It was a great clean spacious cabin. We really enjoyed its location

  • James C.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    We liked being located in a scenic and quiet location far away from the large crowds surrounding Yosemite Village. However, it does take 20 minutes driving time from the cabin to get to Yosemite Village and some major attractions of the park. The kitchen of the cabin has been updated where it is brightly lit and well equipped for making meals throughout your stay. The only convenience it doesn't have is a dishwasher.We appreciated being provided ample supplies of toilet tissue, paper towels, dish detergent, and hand soap for our week long stay so we didn't have to replenish anything. The bathroom was ample in size and had a good shower that offered ample warm water. The owner provided ample cabinet space for renters to put their items in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. The screened in porch was a nice and relaxing place to have dinner and also be protected from the mosquitoes.There is a rental home and private home located on both sides of the cabin, but we weren't bothered by the activity or noise level at either location. We really enjoyed the peaceful and pleasant experience we had renting this cabin and can recommend staying here if your prefer being located away from the large crowds.

  • Sandy J.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 18, 2025

    Great location inside the park, easy access to everywhere we wanted to visit. One bedroom house with a nice kitchen and living room. We cooked several meals during our stay. Would recommend.

  • Darby R.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 12, 2025

    This was a great cabin. Very close to Yosemite Valley, very clean and comfortable and roomy. The kitchen was nice. The owner always answered me very quickly. It was so quiet and peaceful in the wooded area. I would recommend anyone going to Yosemite to stay here! It was such a pleasant experience.

  • Tiffany T.

    Submitted May 14, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    We enjoyed staying in this cabin within Yosemite. It was quiet, private, clean, and had everything we needed. Being inside the park made it very easy and convenient to drive to all the sites we wanted to see. My recommendations to make the bedroom more comfortable for guests would be to eventually get a more comfortable bed and to have a fan in the bedroom. There is a ceiling fan but the overhead light wouldn’t turn off while the fan stayed on. Thank you for the great stay!

  • Steven C.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    The property was clean, comfortable, well stocked and very close to Yosemite Valley. It's the next best thing to staying right in the valley.

  • Douglas H.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    The property was only semi-clean. Plenty of room, quiet beautiful location. Sagging spot in the floor covered by carpet was disconcerting. Shower head was gross. Air conditioning was window unit, not central air. Couldn't use fan in BR without light being on because switch was broken. Luggage rack broken. Tired furniture. For the price over all just OK.

  • Joanna E.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    This was the perfect location for exploring the valley. Come prepared with groceries in hand and you will be set for tranquility and some great treks into the valley. The space was clean and as advertised. Owners were very responsive and helpful.

  • Kristin L.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    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.

  • Dianna E.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    It was great being inside the park and near the valley. Initially, the location was challenging to find, but the rustic cabin was nice. My only issues were the cleanliness of the property and that only one small a/c unit was available in the living area, which made the bedroom very warm.

  • Tari E.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    Wonderful property for visiting Yosemite. Easy access to anywhere in the park.

  • Beth R.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    We enjoyed this rustic cabin so much It was conveniently located within the park. It provided the relaxed natural experience we were looking for. The house was well stocked and the A/C was a plus with the warm sunny days we had. I highly recommend this place

  • Julie P.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    My husband and I greatly enjoyed the convenient location and privacy of this quaint cabin. The house was very clean and well-equipped with everything we needed for a wonderful stay in Yosemite National Park. The neighborhood was extremely peaceful and quiet, and all the sites in the park that we wanted to visit were within a 15-45 minute drive. The kitchen has a nice, large refrigerator with plenty of room for your groceries. The house has a window air conditioning unit in the living room and a ceiling fan in the bedroom. There was plenty of hot water and clean towels, along with laundry detergent for the stacked washer/dryer in the bathroom. It was fun to see the deer, quail, woodpeckers, and other birds near the cabin, and we enjoyed the walk down the dirt road where we saw a pretty little waterfall.

  • Maggie H.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    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

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$524+
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