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Park Reservation Included - Inside the Park Gates

Park Reservation Included - Inside the Park Gates

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Cozy and romantic living room with 47-inch flatscreen and gas fireplace.
Modern appliances and granite countertops for your cooking pleasure
Curl up by the fire and watch a movie on a cold winter's night!
Queen bed in the bedroom
Custom built-in cabinetry in the bedroom

Overview of Park Reservation Included - Inside the Park Gates

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4820 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Popular LocationYosemite National Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBadger Pass Ski Area17 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance40 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Alcove

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Park Reservation Included - Inside the Park Gates

Need a relaxing refuge to retreat to after a day of adventuring among the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park? Our warm and inviting home is located inside the park gates equidistant from the celebrated features of Yosemite: the namesake Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and 800 miles of hiking trails. Over and over guests tell us that when they come back at the end of the day, they feel like they are coming home.

Alpine Escape is a 760 square foot (70 square meter), one-bedroom apartment. You will enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen with full-size, quality appliances, granite countertops and a full complement of cooking equipment (pots, pans, coffee maker, blender, and so on). Knotty alder cabinets in the kitchen, bath and bedroom and knotty alder doors and trim throughout give a warm feel to the home. We live upstairs in our own apartment while you have the ground floor with a completely separate entrance.

For your comfort, we have central heat (propane) and a gas fireplace to keep you warm in winter and air conditioning (Fujitsu mini-split) to keep you cool on hot days.

The living/dining area has a table for four, a large sofa and a 47" flat-screen television for watching movies from our DVD collection or streaming on Roku, Netflix or Paramount Plus.

The bedroom features a queen bed with a built-in knotty alder closet. An alcove off the living room provides bedding for up to two additional guests on a daybed and pullout trundle with memory foam mattresses. The trundle is at floor level, so it is great for younger kids, but perhaps not so great for older adults! Alpine Escape is the perfect size for a couple or a family with one or two children. It can work for four adults if the bedding is acceptable, but we don't recommend it for two couples traveling together.

Outside you have a small, covered patio and a sitting area with a pergola and a sunshade where guests often enjoy breakfast or an afternoon glass of wine.

We are near the end of a quiet street, the perfect starting point for an evening stroll. Some winter mornings, we've woken to the laughter of young kids happily sledding down the road in front of our house (and observant parents keeping their eyes open for the occasional vehicle). There are places nearby to go for walks with excellent birding and wildflowers, including what may be the best display of Evening Primroses in the entire park right in our front yard (in the early 1900s the Evening Primroses were a major attraction in Yosemite Valley and the subject of some of the first hand-tinted color photos ever taken, but there are now only a handful scattered around the Valley). There are some good, flat and steep running and walking trails at the top of the neighborhood, about a five-minute drive away.

But of course, you are coming to Yosemite for the soaring granite cliffs, massive sequoia trees and tremendous views. Yosemite West is located inside the park entrance, and sits near an intersection of the roads leading to the park's most famous features: Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. These popular park destinations are all within 15-18 miles (30-35 minutes) from Yosemite West in three different directions. The Badger Pass ski area is only seven miles away providing access to Yosemite's winter wonders, including XC ski and snowshoe trails, as well as lift-served skiing and snowboarding. If you're looking to eat out, the restaurants of Yosemite Valley are about 30 minutes away, while the Wawona Hotel, which welcomed Theodore Roosevelt on his 1903 trip to Yosemite, is about 30 minutes in the opposite direction.

We also pride ourselves on our depth of knowledge of the park and our willingness to share that knowledge. Since 1985, we have been coming to the park for the world-class rock climbing and have been living here full time since April 2003. We're hikers, climbers, backcountry skiers and wildflower enthusiasts and general naturalists. In past years, we have worked as Assistant Manager of the Yosemite Mountaineering School running the hiking program (Theresa), a park ranger (Tom), ski instructors (both). Through those experiences, and through helping our guests over the years, we have wealth of information that we are willing to share to help you make the most of your time in Yosemite whether it's a couple of days or a couple of weeks!

Property manager

Tom Lambert and Theresa Ho
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Extra guest charges apply regardless of age

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

This apartment is located in Yosemite West, a neighborhood in Yosemite National Park, and is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 6 min drive
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 17 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley - 18 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 18 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • The River Restaurant & Lounge - 45 min drive
  • Parkside Pizza - 45 min drive
  • Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - 45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Park Reservation Included - Inside the Park Gates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Park Reservation Included - Inside the Park Gates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Park Reservation Included - Inside the Park Gates?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Park Reservation Included - Inside the Park Gates located?

Located in Yosemite West, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yosemite home
This home was extremely clean and had everything you could possibly needed to feel right at home. Tom was friendly and a proactive communicator. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Loved staying at this place. Went snowshoeing for the day then rest and chill! Everything was wonderful and perfect. Clean, comfortable, and easy. Tom was soooo helpful and we will definitely be back!!! A+ in our book!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place inside Yosemite gates!
Well appointed and comfortable. Easy in and out with no stairs. Fireplace gave great ambiance and no firewood required. Best part you are within the Yosemite gates so no waiting in line to get in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orenzia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Our Christmas getaway in Yosemite was magnificent. The fireplace, the silence and my nap in the most comfortable giant bean bag chair made it a happy trip. Thanks muchly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property inside the park. Very comfortable after a full day of activities. Tom and Theresa are awesome owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom Lambert and Theresa Ho

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After rock climbing in Yosemite in the 1980s and 1990s we came to Yosemite on three-month climbing trip in 2003 and never left. We live here, work here, play here and would love to share the park with you. We are avid hikers, climbers, skiers, wildflower enthusiasts and photographers. We have worked for the ski area, the cross-country ski center, the mountaineering school, volunteered at the visitor center (Theresa), and worked as ranger (Tom). Now we are nearing retirement and have scaled back on our work in order to spend more time out enjoying all the things we love to do in Yosemite.

Why they chose this property

Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful adventure spots in the world. From the tallest waterfalls and granite cliffs in America to meadows of wildflowers and wildlife, there's no place else like it. Yosemite West, our neighborhood, is at a crossroads where in one direction on finds the incomparable Yosemite Valley, in another the sweeping vistas of Glacier Point and in the third the majestic giant sequoia trees of the Mariposa Grove. We love being so close to such amazing scenery. In the winter, we are only seven miles from downhill skiing at Badger Pass and cross-country skiing on Glacier Point Road, close enough to nip out for a short ski before work.

What makes this property unique

We don't think there is any rental or hotel in Yosemite that offers guests the planning assistance and personal attention that we do. Yosemite is the size of Rhode Island and ranges from 2,000 feet to over 13,000 feet in elevation. Figuring out what to do can be daunting. Unless we're off traveling ourselves, we greet most of our guests and help plan their stay in the park. Many guests, especially those here during crowded periods, tell us our guidance was integral to the success of their trip. Whether we're here or not, we also offer our guests unparalleled trip planning help. If we won't be available during your stay, we are always happy to assist by phone and email and make sure that not only will you enjoy your evenings and mornings at our house, but you will have a plan of action to make the most of your visit to this huge park.

Languages:

English, French

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