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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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Surrounded by dense forest, this lodge features a spacious main building with a prominent balcony and a garage.
Relax by the fireplace in a spacious living area with a leather sofa set, surrounded by large windows offering views of the forest.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, high ceiling, and large window.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, oven, and toaster.
Relax on the porch with a view of the surrounding forest, surrounded by comfortable rocking chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury home inside Yosemite gates and only minutes from valley floor

Holiday home with kitchen, near Yosemite National Park
Laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Steve

Languages

Danish, English, German

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden

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Escape to a secluded retreat with a cozy cabin featuring a spacious staircase and large windows.

Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates, our luxury home is minutes from valley attractions.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 171 reviews
Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates, our luxury home is minutes from valley attractions.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not allowed

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 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
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

About the area

Map
Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tunnel View - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 32 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬42 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).

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Luxury home inside Yosemite gates and only minutes from valley floor Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sidney l.

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

Family get away

The property was awesome. It was clean and well stocked. The host was extremely responsive and offered many useful tips regarding the area. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana L., Houston, USA

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

Spectacular home in a spectacular location

The Copper Bear Lodge is a perfect location to explore Yosemite. Located central to everything, the home was well appointed with everything you’d need for your stay. Our party of eight was comfortable throughout our stay. Highly recommend this property during your stay in Yosemite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney T.

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

A magnificent property

A magnificent property - and the owners are wonderful. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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

Catherine P.

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

A Beautiful and Peaceful Gem in Magical Yosemite

If you have decided to visit Yosemite, look no further for a place to stay! This is one of the most beautiful, pristine and stunning homes that my family has ever stayed in and sits perfectly accessable to the majestic Yosemite National Park. The home was fully stocked not missing any details, beyond clean and was an pleasurable experience working with the owner and the caretaker to make our trip nothing short of perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W., Wilmington, DE

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

Wonderful visit to Yosemite

If you're planning a visit to Yosemite, you can't do any better than this property. The house is beautiful. It was well stocked with all sorts of food and toiletry essentials, linens, towels, games, puzzles, etc. There is a well appointed kitchen, numerous beds (two sets of bunk beds, two twin beds, and what seemed to be two double beds), a gas fireplace, and a full size washer and dryer. The valley floor is less than 30 minutes away. We loved exploring the park by day and coming home to cook and enjoy the house at night. Our mixed group (adults, kids, and seniors) were delighted and would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Elliott S.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful house, tons of space with a big open design great for family gatherings/reunions. Kitchen was immaculately labeled and had everything we needed and more. Spice rack, every pot and pan and piece of plateware imaginable, and generous welcome gifts of snacks of bath products. Whip fast wifi and fun collection of DVDs made our stay modern and nostalgic. Perfect distance from the park, making travel and traffic a breeze (we went in the late October). Host communicated easily and openly, accommodating an earlier check in and even advising tire chains based on the weather forecast-- a proactive tip even though the snow blew over and we didn't need them. Nonetheless, appreciated it. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Winter wonderland

We had lovely time at this beautiful home! This is our second stay, and we enjoyed it just as much as the first visit. We stayed during the February winter blizzard 2023, and there was 5+ feet of snow. Most of the park was completely shut down, but we were nice and cozy in this house. The generator came in handy during this storm and the house was well stocked with plenty of games, movies, billiards and the arcade to keep our kids busy. The kitchen is also very well stocked and the entire house is clean and beautiful. The caretaker, Michael was very helpful with road conditions and the owner, Steve was very responsive. Thanks for a lovely visit! We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

james k.

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

Cozy and Comfortable!!!

We really enjoyed our stay for Thanksgiving week. The home was spacious, clean and provided the perfect "cabin" experience at Yosemite. But "cabin" would be understating this unique property. It has all the modern amenities you could ask for...great kitchen and family room, cool game room with arcade and pool table with ample space for everyone to spread out. The location was perfect for us to do our day trips into the Yosemite Valley for dinners, hiking and exploring. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a few thoughtful and awesome care packages with Thanksgiving as the theme. It didn't stop there as there were spa care packages in the bathrooms. The owners really thought of everything! There was an abundance of everything you could ask for and perfectly organized. I would highly recommend this gem of a property for its location and the perfect mountain home experience. Cheers!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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

Verified traveller

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

Amazing, best place to stay in Yosemite

When I first considered booking the Copper Bear, it had nothing but a perfect 5 star rating with tons of reviews which I thought was suspect bc I've never seen that before for any vacation property. After staying there for 6 days, its perfect 5-star rating is well deserved. We've stayed in all kinds of vacation homes and this one is on another level. The house is immaculate and perfect for hanging out as family and friends and also have plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen is a chef's dream and great for a group or family dinners. Location is great. You're secluded on a cul-a-sac and a quick 25-min drive down to the valley or Glacier Point. On top of the accommodations, the hospitality of the caretaker and owner are as good as it gets. Always responded quickly to answer questions I had before our stay. Would highly recommend for anyone making a trip to Yosemite that they consider this home. It simply doesn't get any better than this.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis S.

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

Highly recommend!

Wow. What a great place to stay visiting Yosemite. This place had every thing anyone would ever need. The starlink was great! Thanks for that.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Perfection in the woods!

My family could not have been happier at this property! A perfect respite during a snowstorm, we had loads of games, ample kitchen space to cook, every cooking utensil we might need, and movies for the end of the night. Our only request would be a bluetooth speaker! Otherwise, we were all extremely comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy H., Spartanburg. USA

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

Amazing

My husband, 2 of our adult children, and I stayed in this beautiful house for a week. We have never rented a house so well equipped; from kitchen utensils, towels, down to replacement batteries for the smoke detector. It was even better than we had imagined. We hiked every day and it was so nice to have a beautiful & comfortable place to eat, relax, & sleep. The host went above and beyond in providing all we could need or want. Would highly recommend and would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauree B.

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

Most Wonderful Stay

The house was absolutely amazing! It was warm, inviting, spotless and supplied every amenity you could imagine! We did have a little problem with no hot water a couple times and Michael the onsite care taker was Johnny on the spot to help. We also aren't very IT savvy so getting the TV to cooperate with our electronics was a challenge until once again Michael came to the rescue. The location of the house is wonderful although located in a culdesak where there technically are neighbors you still enjoy the peace and serenity of the woods. We even got the opportunity to witness 3 bears walking from the woods next to the house to the culdesak in front of the house. Simply amazing! HIGHLY recommend booking this wonderful retreat away from home!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Fantastic location and amazing home

Excellent trip to Yosemite! This house was clean, incredibly well stocked, and well located to access all that Yosemite has to offer. The games kept the kids busy after hiking and the outdoor spaces offered a welcome respite after a day of exploring. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022