Is The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Yosemite Valley and within 9 miles (15 km) of Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market. Merced River and Sierra National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Leann C.

31 Jul 2025

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

The cabin was great and in a nice location. Very quiet and remote. Kitchen nicely stocked. Absolutely everything you need is here including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. My husband and I would consider staying here again. The hot tub is not operating and this should be noted on the listing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke W.

7 Jun 2025

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

The location is terrific and a quick drive to Yosemite Valley. There are a few gravel roads nearby to walk on, but no real trails nearby. Seems like the hot tub is not available to guests and the BBQ was without propane. But the beds were terrific and the appliances worked. It is beautifully decorated with comfortable furniture and artsy decor; very family friendly. Bring your own paper towels and napkins altho toilet paper was plentiful. Overall, we would book them again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John B.

24 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in the Park but away from the crowds in valley.

Very relaxing.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved our stay at The Ahweanee. The cabin is located in a beautiful spot with amazing views from the deck. What made our stay more special was how well it is stocked for a family with a good washer and dryer, grill, oven and a big fridge along with central cooling and wifi! All meals we cooked easily from home. We slept so well and were at Yosemite village in 15 minutes by car. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

27 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Good location: within Yosemite but away from the crowds and, therefore, peaceful and quiet. The house appearance, outside and in, was outstanding. Immediately comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

23 Feb 2023

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

Lovely cabin inside the park

This private home is located just above the Yosemite Valley floor. The home is lovely inside and out. We enjoyed the stars at night and coffee on the deck in the morning. We hiked, skied at Badger Pass, and enjoyed the view. A fun and relaxing get away.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

30 Sept 2023

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

Cozy, comfy, and spacious getaway.

We had a most wonderful stay. The home had everything we needed. We will come again next year. The happy cabin was our get away but also home base for our adventures. Half Dome, Tanaya Lake, Tuolumne Meadows and Redwood Grove. The cabin's location was peaceful and serene and conveniently close to the Yosemite Valley.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

29 Aug 2023

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

Great peaceful house close to park!

It was so great to stay at this wonderful house and only have to drive about 25 minutes to Yosemite Valley! We bought all our groceries at Pioneer Market in Mariposa and cooked all meals except one with a well stocked kitchen. We also especially loved opening the glass “wall” every evening to enjoy the outdoors . We could not have asked for a better place for the 4 of us to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Only 1/2 hr from village! Two private bedrooms each with a full bathroom! Large living areas that open up to a large deck! Level parking and level entry! Fully stocked kitchen! Good WiFi! Beautiful ceiling to floor wall mural of the waterfalls! There was a washer and dryer! We loved the air conditioning! This is 5 star property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Really only problem was initially had tv issues. The book says turn it on and enjoy but it wasnt quite that easy. Owner was responsive. Otherwise only problem was in the kitchen. Weirdly, there were no paper towels or sponges. Because a grocery store was more than 30 minutes away, this omission was a bit challenging. Otherwise, lovely and comfy in a great location. So nice that we didn’t have to leave and re-enter the park.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

12 Apr 2023

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

Perfect for Family trip to Yosemite

Located inside Yosemite National Park, this gem was the perfect home-base for our family getaway. Less than thirty minutes to Yosemite Valley and close to highways 41, 120, and 140 to visit nearby towns. Loved being able to come back after a day of hiking and sledding to hot showers and home cooked meals. Clean home, well-stocked kitchen with breakfast nook, lots of towels and blankets. Large great-room to hang-out as a family. Large closets to hang and stash clothing and gear. All of the comforts of home, including Roku and Wi-Fi. Sun-filled porch and large outdoor area for the kids and dog to explore. Owner an excellent communicator - provided detailed directions to reach the home (a bit off the beaten path) and checked in once to ensure everything was well. Would absolutely stay at the Ahweanie again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

3 May 2023

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

More Comfy than the "Other" Ahwahnee!

Three adults and one cat stayed here in April, threading the needle between too much snow in Yosemite and then a flooding closure. Not only did we luck out with park entry, we lucked out finding this location INSIDE the park, saving us from the drive in and waiting at the entrance kiosk every day. We thoroughly enjoyed the backyard deck, cooked in the fully stocked kitchen every night, and enjoyed being able to spread out in a home instead of a cramped hotel room. And we have to admit, it was an unexpected pleasure to have great internet access inside the N.P. Our only issue during the stay was with the heat - we couldn't figure out how to turn it off, but after communicating with the owner, we simply used the circuit breaker when we'd go out during the day. Not a bad problem to have - that it warmed up unexpectedly, lol. We would definitely come back in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Garrett P.

6 May 2025

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great home, great location, but challenges with property manager.

Overall, the home is exactly as advertised, is well stocked, and was plenty of room for my family group (4 adults 3 kids) who was visiting Yosemite for two nights. The location absolutely can't be beat, as it is located within the Yosemite Park boundary and it is just a short 15 min. drive down to Yosemite Valley. The area surrounding Foresta is very beautiful, and the house is located in a very quiet neighborhood with only a handful of other houses/camps. It was so peaceful and relaxing and there is great hiking straight from the house. The only issue with the listing was with the hot tub which was not working. This may have been a seasonal thing; however, it looked completely out of commission which was disappointing.A few issues to note. Check-in instructions came very late. Also, upon arrival the home had not been cleaned (beds were stripped, dirty bathrooms, towels/sheets needed to be watched, etc.). The property manager did reach out to explain that there was a mix up of dates with their cleaning service and did offer to have the cleaners come out the next day and also to refund the cleaning fee and half of the first night's charge. The house was cleaned the next day; however, she never followed through with the refund even after promising it again the week following our check-out and is now unresponsive to further messages. So, overall would recommend the home for a Yosemite stay, but beware of possible issues with the property management.

Area around Foresta is very beautiful, we enjoyed morning hikes from the house.

The house is set in a quiet forested neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

DAN

3 Sept 2025

Disliked: Amenities, communication

The property was not fully equipped amenities, shampoo, body wash, dish washer sponges, etc. are not available. Really terrible communication witht he host after we checked in until the day we left

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wenyan

17 Aug 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities, communication

Good: The location is convenient — about a 20–30 minute drive to Yosemite Village, which made accessing the park relatively easy. Neutral: There isn’t much to do in the surrounding area outside of house itself, so plan accordingly if you're hoping to explore nearby attractions. Bad: Communication with the host was very poor. The property was booked through Experian but listed under Vrbo. According to the booking instructions, I was supposed to receive an email with check-in details and other important information, but no such email ever arrived. The check-in instructions were finally sent the morning of our arrival while we were already on the road, forcing us to stop mid-drive just to check if any information had come through. Aside from the entry code, no details about the property were shared in advance. On the third night, the power and water went out around 6:00 PM. I tried contacting the host immediately but didn’t get a response until after 9:00 PM. Even after getting in touch, there was no alternative solution offered, and the host did not provide basics like flashlights or emergency guidance. Power and water were still not restored by the time we left the next morning. Overall: The location worked for visiting Yosemite, but the lack of communication, poor handling of a utility outage, and absence of basic support made for a very frustrating and disappointing experience with the host. I would not stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

13 May 2025

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

Foresta Forever

Love Foresta. Wonderful cabin

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce B.

22 Apr 2025

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

Nice place

Well kept location

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zal B.

7 Apr 2025

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

Beautiful home and location inside Yosemite!

We spent the last 5 days at this beautiful Foresta home with 2 bedrooms -- one with a queen full size futon, and one with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom. Everything was as advertised. We couldn't use the hot tub as it's closed Nov-May as to avoid frozen pipes, but we would love to return again, either in winter or summer! Being 20 minutes from the Yosemite valley floor (Bridevail, etc.) was truly wonderful. We woke up to deer in our backyard twice. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norrine S.

7 Oct 2024

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

Peaceful Sanctuary

The beautiful home is nestled in the Yosemite National Park in Foresta ( a short 25 minutes to the Yosemite Valley and Village!). My family and I had all the comforts of home! The home has gorgeous views looking out into the pine forest! All the basic necessities were provided for us; beds made up with soft linens and down blankets, bath towels and soaps for laundry, including washer and dryer! Our host, Jessica Chaney was very gracious and responded to my questions promptly! My family and I highly recommend the property for a great and memorable family vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeWayne T.

6 Oct 2024

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

Trip with Family

Fantastic property..well laid out..super convenient to Yosemite

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

5 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lodging in the Valley

Perfect quiet location within the park. Easy to drive to and from and throughout the park. Views are beautiful from the rear/deck and private. Home is tastefully appointed and very cozy and homey. Only issue we had was getting spa to heat. Otherwise fabulous stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie R.

14 Sept 2024

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

Great location!

Wonderful location and a nice house. Great for 4 adults and two small kids. Plenty of sleeping locations and blankets and pillows. Property was well stocked. House had a few small problems, but nothing major. Hot tub was locked.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan t.

29 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful!

This is a beautiful home in a great location. The home is cozy and has everything you need, while the large deck is great for dinners and star gazing. We loved the window wall. We initially had a bit of trouble getting in touch with the property owner/manager to get answers to a couple of questions we had, but once we were put in touch they were very kind and helpful. We were disappointed to learn that the hot tub is not usable, but we enjoyed our stay regardless.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRISH R.

4 Jun 2024

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

Perfect Yosemite getaway

This place is perfectly located for a visit in Yosemite! We were in the valley within 20 minutes and we loved that we could get away from the crowds easily. The house was perfect for two couples. It was comfortable and unlike many rentals we've stayed in, this place was well stocked with everything we needed. If I had one wish, it would be that the hot tub needs to be turned up higher. It's currently maxed at 100 and having a spa of my own, 103 is optimal especially after a 16-mile hike in Yosemite. Other than that, this place has everything we wanted/needed. We'll definitely come back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

1 Jun 2024

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

Great Place

The house was clean, spacious and close to the Valley! Great communication with management. As my 17 year old daughter stated, “I think this is my favorite house we have ever stayed at on vacation.”

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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