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Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Outdoor dining

Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (181)
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About the area

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Yosemite, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 8 min walk
  • Yosemite Valley - 13 min drive
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 15 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 16 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬40 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park

The Cedar Chalet is located inside Yosemite National Park in a small private development called Yosemite West. When staying at the Chalet you do not need a separate entrance reservation to the park that are required for other park visitors. The home is centrally located to all of the Park's major attractions. Yosemite Valley is 20 minutes away - Glacier Point is 25-30 minutes - The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees is 35 minutes and Badger Pass Ski Resort (renowned for it's ski school for young skiers) is located 8 miles away. The home has all of the amenities you'd want in a vacation getaway - Satellite TV, Pool Table, a Sauna and a Spa. The Chalet sleeps up to 10 people in 3 bedrooms, a loft with 2 queen size aero beds and a sofa bed. The beds all feature pillow top mattresses & down comforters for the perfect night's sleep. The chalet has traditional gas heating, as well as a wood stove. Treat yourself to the best location in the Park with all of the amenities you'd want for your ultimate Yosemite Vacation.

Property manager

Jessie or Eric Rotsten

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small pet dogs allowed. $25/night per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Storybook Chalet Inside National Park
Storybook Inside Yosemite National Park
Storybook Inside National Park
Storybook Chalet Inside Yosemite National Park Chalet
Storybook Chalet Inside Yosemite National Park Chalet

Frequently asked questions

Is Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Storybook Chalet inside Yosemite National Park located?

Located in Yosemite West, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 328 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 328 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 328 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 328 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 328 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place and location. So convenient being inside the park. Easy to find. Comfy beds. Great supply of firewood. Loved having the pool table. A few down notes: oven did not heat enough to cook our meal (so we improvised), hot tub jets were weak, and there was a (planned?) power outage so we returned to complete darkness with no warning from the property owner. Being from NY we don’t know anything about planned outages but a heads up would have been appreciated. Cleanliness was ok but cleaners should maybe look up. Overall would probably stay again. Property manager was very quick to respond to calls.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha F., Crawfordsville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We were overall very happy with our stay. As stated in other reviews a deep clean needs to happen. There was dust and cobwebs in windows and on light fixtures. The tables and countertops were clean. There were only 4 of us in the cabin, so there was plenty of space. Lots of kitchen supplies, dishes & cooking spices. The coffee maker, oven, stovetop & grill worked great. We were happy to not have to buy trash bags, dishwasher detergent & aluminum foil. The nearest full grocery is over an hour or two away, so prepare for that! The market in Yosemite has everything you would need, it just comes with a price! We didn’t realize how steep the driveway would be. We were in a Nissan Pathfinder and could only back up the personal driveway. Once we made it up to the “landing” of the bottom of the stairs the driveway leveled out. We were happy to already have been in the park and not enter daily! That in itself provided a lot of flexibility for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Wonderful overall stay. Would have been great for a weekend. This is not a good location for an extended time because you are required to haul your trash out and there are no trash cans. We had to pile our trash in the entryway because of bears. When you have 7 people staying for 7 nights, the trash adds up. Also only one towel per person for the whole week. Washer and dryer, but I do not expect to have to do laundry when I am on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amandrea M.

Location Location Location!
The Storybook Chalet was a perfect location for me and my family to stay while visiting the park. 20 mins to the valley, 25 mins to Mariposa Grove and 30 mins to Glacier Point. The kitchen had more than enough stuff for us to make our meals at the house. We really enjoyed the fast WiFi and hot tub as well. My only negative comment would be on the cleanliness and upkeep of the house, as someone with severe allergies the house was dusty and it doesn’t look like housekeeping is paying much attention to the vaulted ceilings or air ducts when it comes to the build up of dust. As noted in another review, some regular maintenance is needed such as fixing broken light fixtures, leaking faucets in bathrooms, closet doors, that don’t shut, etc. Overall it was a great place to stay and would have been 10/10 if it wasn’t for the above mentioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great chalet for our family trip
The location was beautiful, and central to all parts of Yosemite that we wanted to see. The chalet was spacious, and kitchen well equiped for our meals. We had our adult kids with us, and our 15 month old grandson. The hot tub and pool table was great as well for evening fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Really like the cabin, feel like we lucked out getting it. Nice sitting outside or in the hot tub star gazing. The cabin was spacious and cozy, with lots of your basics. The only issue was the downstairs bathroom toilet, you definitely have to pull the lever up when you are finished, but I am sure Eric/Jesse will have that fixed before the next guest arrive. Fun times and great experience for my first trip to Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Storybook stay
We had a lovely stay. Very quiet and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils/pans The property manager, Eric, was very attentive and helpful. FYI, the driveway is steep so enter from the uphill side and stay to the left for the first 8-10 feet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with Family
It was just like home away from home a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating 80 ❣️
With our children and grandchildren ❣️. The oldest 80 and youngest 8 to climb Half Dome on 9/25❣️. The cabin (what an understatement) was purrrfect for all of us … it was lovely. AND THE KITCHEN had everything you could possibly want! Amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nexus

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place!
I love the touch in each room and the huge family area. The TV would not turn on. This did not ruin or stay but it would have been a nice to have. Overall I liked staying at the house. The drive way is a bit though.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The house had all the basics that we needed. We did have an issue with the outdoor grill due to it not being cleaned out in a while, but the owner was quick to respond. Location was definitely a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family place to stay
We rented this house for a hiking trip in Yosemite and it was perfect. The house was in a good location and well-maintained. I had my two sons and grandson with me and we had a great time. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The Storybook Chalet is everything we hoped it would be. The home is very comfortable with enough space for the whole family. The hot tub was a perfect way to end the day. The location is perfect to get to major hike locations with being smack dab in the middle of glacier point and the valley. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Property
This was our second time at Storybook Chalet. It's a great house, and the location couldn't be better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy R., San Diego, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot to recharge
The home hd everything we needed to relax after long days enjoying the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite Visit
Great location and nice comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor E.

Liked: Cleanliness
yosemite
Great property, as advertised. We had a great stay and are excited to come back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Summer vaca to Yosemite 2024
Staying in the park was great as it enabled us to more quickly get to our hikes while we were in the park. Working with the owners of the home were great and they were very responsive when we had needs. Overall, house was great just could use a little bit of updating and fixing some things that are broke. Hot tub was fabulous! Could see the stars really good from their deck. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shereen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly comfortable inside Yosemite
Our family had a great stay at the Storybook Chalet. I appreciated all of the supplies provided- shampoo, conditioner, dish and laundry detergent, dryer sheets, coffee and even hot cocoa. We all enjoyed playing pool and the hot tub in our down time. It’s a lovely home and the location can’t be beat. We didn’t have to worry about waiting in long lines to get in or making reservations. We were able to do so much in the park each day and come home to a clean comfortable home. Thank you Eric and Jessie :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!!
This location was absolutely perfect for our trip to Yosemite! We ended up having 4 less people on our trip (6 rather than 9) and we all fit comfortably. We would have been a little tight with our whole group, but with the loft space and air mattresses it would have been just fine! The neighborhood is lovely and near a trail the lets you hike up to a fire watch tower- which I loved Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin in the woods
We loved this cabin in Yosemite West. We were five adults, a toddler and two dogs and we had plenty of space. It was a short drive to the valley floor and Glacier Point, really the perfect location. The cabin is beautiful and the neighborhood was quiet and backed against beautiful trees. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
The house served our group of 6 well. There were a few minor items that needed attention and the host quickly replied to all messages. The view was less than what we were hoping but there was no specific mention of a spectacular Mountain View in the listing. The view is a partial Mountain View with most of the view being trees and other houses. The main reason to book this is the location. It is in the park and only 35-40 minutes from the valley. This reeeaaallly benefited us in regard to our daily activities. We didn’t have to have a reservation for the park or wait in the normally long wait to enter the park. We just got going whenever we felt like it and didn’t have to worry about getting into the park. If you are planning 2 or more days in the park, stay in the park!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deep S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We had an AMAZING stay! This place is located 15-30 mins from Tunnel View and Yosemite Village. Very conveniently located within the Park gates so we did Tunnel View and Bridalveil Falls Trailhead, Upper Yosemite Falls to Eagle Peak, Mirror Lake Loop, and Mist Trail to Vernal Falls/Nevada Falls… just amazing! We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

General property information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Yosemite