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Luxury home inside Yosemite gates and only minutes from valley floor

Holiday home with kitchen, near Yosemite National Park

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October 2014
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Badger Pass Ski Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

loft

1 Single Bunk Bed

loft

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury home inside Yosemite gates and only minutes from valley floor

Carved plaques with antlers from Austria decorate the high walls and antlered chandeliers hang from the vaulted ceilings. The spacious Yosemite Copper Bear Lodge has cathedral-like windows for views of the forest and distant mountains. The interior space has plenty of comfortable lounge areas in plush leather furniture facing large picture windows. Small mountain creeks babble and meander by the outside decks. Rocking chairs line the deck for resting your feet and enjoying a serene evening after a long day of hiking in the high country or leisurely wandering around the valley floor. The deck also has a 4-burner Blackstone griddle for enjoying outdoor cooking. The great room has a large stone fireplace. A 42-inch flat screen television and blu-ray are available for watching a movie. The dream kitchen is fully equipped for creating your favorite meals. The dining table can seat approximately ten. The open floor plan and large dining table are ideal for spending quality family time. Phone for unlimited local calls. The decor is warm and inviting, and really encourages communal gathering. The home is surrounded by dogwoods, wild azaleas, maples, large white firs, pine, and cedar. The home has two queen beds, two twin beds, and two bunk beds (one with trundle). There is a pool table, mini arcade, game table, and board games in the loft. The loft has leather high-back chairs for reading. There are trails close to the house for hiking. In case there is a power outage in the Park, the house now has an emergency generator that will automatically start to provide power for you and your family. The lodge is perfectly situated within the park gates in a quiet cul-de-sac and away from the park crowds. From the house, you can reach the valley or Glacier Point or Mariposa Grove in about 25 - 30 minutes. You will love returning at the end of a day of hiking or other outdoor activity to this beautiful property which is tucked away inside the Park. .
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No early check-ins or late check-out. House not recommended for children 3 and under. Travel insurance recommended.
For groups larger than 6, there is an additional charge of $50 per night per guest over the initial 6 guests.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tunnel View - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 26 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury home inside Yosemite gates and only minutes from valley floor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury home inside Yosemite gates and only minutes from valley floor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury home inside Yosemite gates and only minutes from valley floor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury home inside Yosemite gates and only minutes from valley floor located?

Located in Yosemite West, this holiday home 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property in Yosemite to relax and enjoy nature.Everything you can think of is included, a well appointed kitchen with everything you could need, a games room and outdoor decking area with a Blackstone grill - everything was spotlessly clean throughout. The snack basket and bathroom amenities (for anything you've forgotten) were also a really nice welcoming touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone in our group loved our stay (ages 48 to 6). It was by far the best stocked, cared for, and thoughtful VRBO we have ever rented. It was truly a home away from home. The owner was incredibly responsive, offered helpful insights and tips for things to do, and even provided supplies to help celebrate a birthday. The listing and pictures perfectly capture its essence. It is about a 30-35 minute drive to the most frequented spots in Yosemite (Valley floor, Glacier Point, Mariposa Grove), which is about as good as it gets for the area in regards to private rentals.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible home and incredible host

The home is amazing and Steve was an incredibly attentive host. The house has everything you need and more, and is perfectly located to explore Yosemite Valley. Our kids have already asked to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect stay

Clean house in a great location inside the park!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique

A great location from which to explore many Yosemite wonders. Accommodations were perfect for ourselves and three adult couples. Host provided many welcome amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandelin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home and Amazing Location

Such a lovely home and an amazing location! Our group was comfortable and were able to make it into the valley before the crowds. We hope to stay again some time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nope

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best stay in the park

If you do stay here, you will find that this place is the king of Yosemite West. There's nothing that compares near by. It's quiet, warm, inviting, and they've thought of everything. From boot dryers to an expertly stocked kitchen, this home didn't disappoint at all. It's a great starting point everyday for venturing into the park and a more than comfortable return home at the end of the day. If you're on the fence about whether it's worth it or not, it is, we had an amazing time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

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Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Perfect

The house is immaculately cared for and obviously loved. The kitchen was extraordinarily well stocked with everything you might need. This is the ideal place to relax and socialize. Due to its close proximity to the valley floor we were able to do several early morning hikes and watch the sun come up. Quite simply if you are planning a trip to yosemite this is the perfect place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Family Adventure

My husband and I and our three adult children loved our five-day stay at Copper Bear Lodge. We came to visit Yosemite NP, but we all wished we could have spent several more days at Steve's amazing home. We appreciated the handwritten welcome card, thoughtful gift baskets, and delicious snack basket. Steve is a wonderful host and very responsive, providing detailed suggestions on hikes, trails, waterfalls, and other must-see sights, where to purchase groceries (Oakhurst), and dining options in Yosemite Valley. The home is lovely, with plenty of space to spread out, and every room was spotless. The beds are comfortable, and the bathrooms well-appointed. The kitchen was spacious and wonderfully stocked. We enjoyed coffee and cooking breakfast each morning, grilled dinners in the evening, and shared daily highlights and photos around the large dining table. We highly recommend Copper Bear Lodge, not only as an ideal and convenient base for exploring Yosemite, but to immerse in the stunning beauty of this special place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely beautiful inside and out. Inside furnishings include a number of nature related sculptures and many interesting decorator items. The house is fully equipped - none of us wanted for anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lodge with everything you need! This was our first time visiting Yosemite. We picked the perfect place to stay. Looking forward to visiting again!
Special visitor front porch
Majestic sunset view from main bedroom
Beautiful view from back of the house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

JESS

Absolutely gorgeous home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a gorgeous house to spend a week in! Well replenished and very thoughtful throughout.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This is by far the best stocked rental I've ever been in. It was also very clean and comfortable. The proximity to everything in Yosemite can't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite Family Trip

We had a wonderful time at the Copper Bear Lodge! The house is amazing. It was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need. They had a wonderful gift basket awaiting us too! We loved hanging on the porch and got to see a momma bear and her two cubs in the backyard. The house is centrally located which helped so much with driving inside the park. There’s so much to see and do in Yosemite but we also just loved coming back to the house and playing cards and relaxing. Loved every minute!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate Excellent Property

Everything was perfect. This house had everything you could imagine and more. It was clean and had any and every amenity you could think of. It was beautiful and the property was beautiful. We all enjoyed staying here. Also an excellent location for the park.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Base for Yosemite

House is welcoming, well equipped, comfortable and most of all convenient to Yosemite. Great base for exploring Yosemite and comfortable to come home to after long hikes. Host responsive, flexible and provided clear instructions and guidance. Especially appreciated the Yosemite themed video collection and the many Yosemite recommendations/guides located in the house. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Band of Brothers

My two brothers, one older & one younger, our brother in law and I spent five days tackling day hikes all over the park. In all we racked up 35 miles and 8,000 feet of elevation. Not bad for the Medicare Crew!The house was perfect for our needs. So comfortable, so well-appointed. We could not have asked for better accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Family Celebration

The house is absolutely spectacular - they've thought of every little detail, down to the delightful gift baskets they left - including a birthday gift for my mom, whose birthday we were celebrating! The location is perfect, and we wished we had more time to just hang out at the house, it was so lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home in central location of park!

The home was fabulous and centrally located within Yosemite National Park. The host left us a fabulous welcome basket of goodies. The lock on door was easy to use. It was truly a trophy home that we were grateful to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuxuan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Best vacation house we've ever stayed in. The host pays great attention to a lot of details to make the house so inviting and convenient for all ages. Lots of kitchenware's, a variety of bathroom stuff. To name a thing, they have two kinds of chalks you can use for the pool table! Would be willing to return and see bears again in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base in Yosemite

Copper Bear Lodge is the perfect home base to explore Yosemite. Steve has a gorgeous home, well appointed with everything you need to be comfortable. We especially enjoyed using the Blackstone grill and the lovely porch. The kids made good use of the mini arcade, and we saw four bears during our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home with perfect touches!

We enjoyed our stay at Copper Bear Lodge. It was the perfect “base camp” for our first trip to Yosemite NP. All the small touches were much appreciated. Beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace, Proximity and Comfort

We traveled from Seattle and met some family from Minnesota at this beautiful home. Well appointed and well stocked with everything you might need (and more). Pool table was a hit with the kids (and adults). Communication with property owner was prompt and informative. Home is ~30 minutes to Yosemite Valley, so very convenient yet tranquil, private location. Be mindful of LOTS of stairs to get to front door. Not a problem for our family, but if you have accessibility issues or difficulty with stairs, you may want to look elsewhere. Overall, a beautiful, comfortable, and well situated property.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve

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We were born and raised in California and have treasured going to Yosemite with our families and friends. The annual trip to Yosemite was the high point of each year. Our fondest memories are of our trips to Yosemite. Because of our strong love for Yosemite, we built a home in the park.

Why they chose this property

We have been vacationing at Yosemite for over thirty-seven years. Generations of our family love the park and all the available activities that Yosemite offers. The park's beauty is unmatched. This new, charming house has much to offer to you and your family.

What makes this property unique

Close to the valley floor and Glacier Point. The home is within the park's gates. Badger Pass Ski Resort is close by. Relax in wooden rockers on the front deck after hiking or sightseeing all day. Play pool, arcade, or board games in the loft. Large selections of DVDs. Fully equipped kitchen for cooking and baking. Home decor gives you the full mountain experience.

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English, German, Danish

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