Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
$539 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

This cabin is one of the few properties that is actually located inside Yosemite National Park, with the shortest drive to Yosemite Village. The 7 mile drive from the cabin to Yosemite Village is a breathtaking descent with plenty of iconic photo opportunities.

We’ve been renting our beautiful cabin for 15 years now and have never received a negative review. However, we were previously listed on a private site and have just now made the switch to VRBO, which is why we have no reviews (yet!).

This beautiful, custom-built, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin is perfect for your Yosemite basecamp. We can accommodate up to 5 guests with a truly comfy pullout queen sofa couch, in addition to the 2 upstairs bedrooms.

After a day of hiking and exploring the park, return home to your quiet cabin with its well stocked kitchen and outdoor propane grill, for a lovely dinner on the deck while watching the sun set over the sierras. Both the front and back decks have tables and chairs for group outdoor dining. If you want a break from the crowds in the park, the Foresta area where are cabin is located, is the perfect area to explore on foot from your front door.

We’ve put so much love, care, and thoughtfulness into this cabin, all of which will be apparent when you first step foot inside. Our housekeeper lives next door and takes care of it as though it were her own. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Road conditions in the Foresta area; there is a main paved road into the Foresta area. The access roads to the cabins, are hard, dirt/gravel packed roads that are fine during summer/fall dry months, however, they can be more difficult with snow and ice on the ground.

For my winter guests, I want to make sure they understand winter road issues. The Foresta area of the park doesn't often get a great deal of snow, but that said, every winter there will be one, or two, good snow falls that can make access to the cabin difficult. Winter of 2022-23 was an exceptional doozy for snow! The park actually closed due to snow for over two weeks!

The county plows the main paved road into the Foresta area, where these cabins are located, but not the access roads. We have some local plowing and snow blowers to try to clear the approximately 1/4 mile access road to our cabin, but the dirt/gravel road would be too damaged by a plow to clear to dirt level.
The ideal vehicle for a winter visit would have 4-wheel drive with higher clearance.

The park service states that during the months of November - April, all visitors should be carrying snow tire cables and know how to use them. Call NPS road & weather, prior to your departure.

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Feature Features

  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Stereo Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Stephanie

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    Cabin was perfect for my husband and my trip to Yosemite. Most important- the bed was comfortable and there were lots of pillows. Fireplace was wonderful since it was so chilly this trip. The kitchen is well-stocked with cookware that is actually good and clean (so many rentals just throw their old pots and pans or some busted stuff from goodwill and call it a day). I was pleasantly surprised that everything was clean and nice. Took the trail down to Foresta Falls and was great. Will definitely be back here again.

  • Joseph

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Please withdraw earlier comment about laundry detergent- we found it ? Loved the location, very quiet and relaxing. Cabin had the perfect layout, very cozy. Upstairs shower had a drainage issue, not a fan of standing in water trying to dry off.

  • John

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Beautiful place to stay within Yosemite.

  • kip m.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Very nice home. Exactly as described. Just know that it is 30 minutes up and down the pass to do anything. Beautiful beathtaking scenery, but a little scary too. It gets dark at 5pm in late November too. You need dinner reservations to eat anywhere, but food was top notch. We had 7pm reservations each day. I recomend 5 or 6pm this time of year.

  • Michael W.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 21, 2025

    Accommodations were lovely but no paper towers or tissues. Major issue was that NPS fire crews were doing a controlled burn in our valley all around our cabin the entire time we were there with intense smoke which made it impossible to stay outside and difficult to breathe with open flames burning within 75 feet all around the cabin. No warning from property owner and no opportunity to cancel or reschedule.

  • Natalie E.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    The property was clean and comfortable and location was nice and central to reach various areas of Yosemite. Kitchen was well stocked as described which was great since we ate all of our evening meals at the house. Pillows on the beds were very uncomfortable and the description of the wifi we felt was misleading. Not only could you not download or stream but we could barely send an email. Having the land line for communication was good but needing to send some work emails, we actually had to do that from the park where we had better service.

  • Michele R.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Owl Moon and Foresta are such gems. Located within the park, you can spend the day in the valley, and have a fully equipped cabin to return to at the end of the day. Comfortable beds, two full bathrooms, a well stocked kitchen, and AC - what more could you ask for?! WiFi is just enough to check email, but not enough for working or streaming Netflix (too bad ). The power did go out while we were there, which the owner says is not unexpected. The cabin has flashlights in every room and water in the bathrooms to flush toilets. And we grilled that night since there was plenty of light outside. Felt like the cabin is well prepared for short power outages.

  • Paula j.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Check in was easy with good directions. Cabin was very clean. Only negative was lighting was not adequate. Needs brighter canned lighting downstairs. TV was inoperable. Otherwise it was a wonderful adventure. Great way to see Yosemite.

  • Joyce S.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    The Owl Moon Cabin is perfect! My friends and I enjoyed it, would stay here again and definitely recommend it to friends. The cabin's location is great - inside the park, about 1.2 hour from Yosemite Valley, feels remote but there are neighbors close by but not visible.There are two big decks and was so nice sitting outside. The inside is wonderful - 2 big bedrooms with comfortable beds, nice carpeting in most of the cabin, the bathrooms were big, the kitchen fully stocked, and the wood in the cabin was beautiful. The place was very clean and felt like home. The owner was very responsive and accommodating, allowing us to stay on the deck after checkout as we needed a tow truck for our car. You will love staying in this place!

  • Sue K.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    My sister, daughter and I enjoyed being able to stay within the park. The accomodations were exactly as described. Our beds were comfy! One thing a traveler should know about is the occasional power outage. We had one that lasted over 6 hours one afternoon into the evening. If my sister had come that uses a CPAP, this would have been a problem. Something to consider, there is no generator on site.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    Clean, comfortable, quiet, easy drive to Yosemite Valley. Well worth it.

  • Anne M.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Wonderful!

  • ted b.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    We spent 4 nights, my wife and I and two close friends who were visiting us from Louisiana, driving to Yosemite Valley, and hiking there and in the Giant Sequoia Grove and climbing Vernal Falls. The cabin was very nice and well appointed for our needs. The space allowed for privacy and also conversation and eating areas, and the Foresta area was very quiet and beautiful and allowed for local hiking to Foresta Falls without having to drive at all. We had a very nice stay.

  • marie r.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    Wonderful drive each day into the valley. Cabin is as described. No negatives, all good.

  • Beth Ann S.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 21, 2025

    Best ever.

  • Elizabeth B.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    Super quiet, clean, and comfortable!

  • Brad K.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 8, 2025

    Our family of four had a great stay! The cabin is well furnished and is a wonderful location to spend a lot of quality time in Yosemite valley. We enjoyed spending our mornings and afternoons at the park and dinner and evenings around the kitchen table playing cards. We would definitely recommend!

  • stephanie w.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    This cabin was spectacular! It was clean, comfortable, and beautiful! It was also in an amazing location. This was the perfect spot for our weekend getaway!

  • Emma B.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    The property was perfect for our getaway! Very clean, comfortable accommodations, amazing view of the night sky every night. We thoroughly enjoyed our time out in the park and cannot wait to return

  • ken k.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    Great location! So nice to start your day in the park without dealing with the traffic to enter. Very peaceful and secluded setting for the cabin. Bedrooms were big and nice. Only drawback was no TV service, but that was not priority.

  • Christopher F.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Great cabin in an excellent location for exploring Yosemite. Cabin matched the description as listed and had everything we needed for our stay. Foresta creek and waterfall an easy walk from the cabin. Easy communication with the owner.

  • Mary K.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    Loved our stay here! It was clean, great location and had everything we needed! Super cute cabin, comfy beds and plenty of room for our family of 4! Great communication from host.

  • Emily Y.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Our family of 4 enjoyed our time at Owl Moon Cabin. It was the perfect location for us: close to the valley for picking up any supplies and as close to Tioga Road as possible while still being in the park. The cabin was extremely clean and a lot of thought was put into making it practical. We experienced a brief power outage due to a wildfire outside the park and the cabin was outfitted with everything needed: extra water for toilets, flashlights, etc. Lucy was responsive with questions and we appreciated that she checked in when she received a notification from PG&E regarding the power outage. Our cellphone provider had no coverage (AT&T), and the internet was sufficient for browsing, emails and most of our internet needs. We loved that the cabin was comfortable and in quiet neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your cabin with our family, we hope to visit in the future!

  • Michelle W.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 12, 2024

    Perfect location. We’re already thinking about when we can stay here next.

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$539+
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