NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME

Wawona, California
$0 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

No Park reservations needed!! Located inside Yosemite National Park, includes entrance reservation into the Park, and is 2 short blocks walking distance from the Merced River, The Summit House is a multi-story mountain home with central air conditioning and heat, and constructed with western red cedar inside and out. Surrounded by 3 secluded decks, our home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a spacious 2 story living room with trestle beams, separate dining room, large kitchen, loft den and gameroom with a bumper pool table. The upstairs bedrooms each have a king size bed, while the lower bedrooms each have 2 twin beds. In addition, both the loft and game room have queen size sleeper sofa beds. The house sleeps up to 13 people. There are 2 massive river rock fireplaces, a laundry room with washer and dryer, Dish TV, and wifi. All kitchen utensils, dishes, towels, and sheets are provided. Both a propane and charcoal barbecue are also provided for the large rear deck which is situated next to the forest where you can enjoy deer, raccoons, squirrels and birds as they parade by our home.
The Summit House is located in the charming town of Wawona, 6 miles inside Yosemite National Park. The Big Trees Hotel (formally the Wawona Hotel) is just five minutes away. Here you can play golf and tennis, ride in a carriage and ride horses in the nearby stable. Badger Pass Ski Lodge and Glacier Point are 35 and 50 minutes away. Yosemite Valley, where the Yosemite, Bridalveil and Vernal/Nevada Falls and El Capitan is 35 minutes from the house. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is only 15 minutes away. We are a short walk from the Merced River where you can fish and swim in the summer, as well as sunbathe on the glistening flat rocks in the rushing river. You can also enjoy a hike to Chilnualna Falls and the swinging bridge or stroll the Meadow Loop Trail. There is fine dining at the historic Big Trees Hotel, as well as horseback riding, a 9 hole golf course, Ranger walks and talks and a fascinating old Pioneer Center.
In the winter you can enjoy downhill skiing, cross country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing at nearby Badger Pass as well as ice skating under Half Dome in the Valley.
In Yosemite Valley there are year round activities including numerous hikes, waterfall gazing, rafting, biking, museums, or just enjoying the beautiful vistas from the awe inspiring Majestic (formally the Ahwanee) Hotel. Yosemite is beautiful in all seasons and each season has its own special pleasures!

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3500 Sq Ft (325 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Pool Or Billiards Table TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • John H.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Lovely cabin.

  • Scott B.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    The space was lovely. The owners were excellent communicators throughout, and were patient through some email failures on my part. We loved our stay.

  • Stephen P.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    This property worked great for our visit to the park. All features were as advertised. Check in and out was simple. Nice the extended family could all be under one roof.

  • Andrew W.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Great location, amazing potential, but it was tough entering a house that was 87 degrees upon arrival. The house policy is to turn off the AC upon departure. Having to wait hours for the home to cool is rough after a long trip. The home also has an odd and unpleasant smell, the coffee maker was filled with mold, there was a mouse that required us to keep our food in the refrigerator and oven, and the second bedroom bed is very hard. The owner was pleasant, but didn’t make any effort to resolve issues other than attempting to tell us how to do it. I feel like a house at these price points should be rodent free and climate controlled upon arrival.

  • christina h.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Wonderful large house in quiet area. Really beneficial to be inside the park. There is a great little grocery store just down the hill.House could have used a little better cleaning.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Great location inside the park, roomy main area and awesome for hosting

  • Brian M.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Yosemite in the spring, waterfalls, blue skies, adult children and grandchildren. Perfect

  • Sandy P.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Property was in a great location for hiking several trails and historical significance and a short drive to access Yosemite National Park. The two fireplaces were very nice to have. Plenty of available sleeping, gathering areas and large dining area. Only downsides were no response from property manager about the lack of heat in primary bedroom/bath and a refrigerator that would not keep food cold or frozen.

  • Justin M.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Absolutely a perfect place to stay and enjoy Yosemite! Great house with everything we needed. Would definitely book again .

  • Jill C.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 27, 2024

    Perfect house for a large active family.

  • Tate B.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 6, 2024

    We loved the location and the home had a nice feel to it. We did have some problems with the AC not working for the entirety of the trip and it was over 90 degrees outside. The owner failed to get the unit fixed while we were there which was terribly disappointing since we figured out it was most likely the capacitor the first night. (this is an easy fix for anyone that is a little handy). Beyond this there were just a few small electrical issues with outlets and light. It was a nice home and had a good outdoor grill.

  • Timothy M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Our family spent 6 nights at this beautiful home located in Wawona, inside the park. It was everything we hoped for, AND MORE!! Our hosts were awesome. The hosts have done an extraordinary job in building this home.

  • Jill S.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    We stayed in this special home in Yosemite with our family of 7 adults and 2 children. We had plenty of room for a 5 day stay. The kitchen was very well equipped. There were extra towels, pillows and blankets if wanted or needed. It was a bonus to park inside the garage. The AC, not readily available at all lodging in the park, was very much needed with the high temperatures during our stay in July. It is a drive, beautiful one at that, to get to the valley loop but we mapped out our daily excursions with various stops each day to break up the drive for the younger members of the family. If you are going to Yosemite please stay inside the park gates as this house is located. The time in line waiting to come through the gates would have been unfathomable during the height of the summer season. The communications with Dan and Chris were exceptional and much appreciated.

  • Tony K.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    Our party included two grandparents and two families of 2 spouses and 2 teenagers for a total of 10. We enjoyed our stay at Summit House. Because we had a reservation and arrived relatively late in the day, we had no problem getting into the Yosemite National Park. We spent one day in Yosemite Valley, one day in Mariposa Grove and took a day trip to Glacier Point. An unexpected bonus was swimming in the South Fork of the Merced River at two spots relatively near Summit House. The house was spacious and interesting from an architectural standpoint. The kids (young and old) enjoyed games of bumper pool!

  • Hans R.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    We had a great stay at the Summit House. Group of 12 adults and teens. House was well appointed, comfortable and location was amazing. Pine Tree market 1/4 mile away was convenient for some groceries and there is a fun swimming hole with a water down only 1/2 mile away. Highly recommend and we would stay again.

  • AMY S.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    Our group of 8 adults totally enjoyed this house! We were there for 4 nights over Memorial Day weekend. The park was crowded so it was a big comfort to be inside the gates and not needing a reservation. There are 4 very comfortable bedrooms, a great kitchen, and several wonderful gathering areas (inside and outside). The location is somewhat remote so do yourself a favor and arrive during daylight!

  • Bill J.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 16, 2024

    Summit House exceeded our expectations. Our group consisted of 11 adult men all of whom are in our 70’s. All of our needs were met. It was great being in the park. I’d recommend Summit House without hesitation!!

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