Rare 2 King Bedrooms, INSIDE Yosemite Gates, No Stairs to Enter
House in Yosemite Park Way
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Planning a visit to Yosemite? Adventure Awaits! With its majestic vistas, powerful waterfalls, outstanding recreation and connections to history, few places refresh the spirit like the treasured Yosemite National Park.
Of course you’ll want a perfect home base, and our Royal Retreat offers something very rare - a two-bedroom modern mountain home inside Yosemite gates, that is peaceful and avoids crowds and lines. Boasting two king bedrooms, Royal Retreat is perfect for two couples. Located at 5,500 feet, it provides an escape from the heat on the Valley floor in the summer and proximity to fun at Badger Pass in the winter.
Located inside the park gates, in the Yosemite West neighborhood, Royal Retreat is approximately 20-30 minutes from popular attractions, including the Valley floor and its breathtaking waterfalls, Glacier Point, and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees. It sure beats long drives from outside the gates or sitting in lines for hours! Even lodging just a few miles outside the gates can mean over 1-hour waits or being forced to start vacation days before 7 am to beat the crowds. Not very easy for most families to manage! Not so at Royal Retreat; Start each day on your own schedule.
Royal Retreat is a modern home. You can feel the care that went into each detail, from the rustic Shaker-style cabinets and doors to the handmade wooden staircase. One of the unique features is you do not climb stairs to access the front door. This is rare in our area; most rentals are on a hill, and you haul your bags up flights of stairs to enter. Also unique is central air conditioning for your comfort, more functional than mini-splits and not common in our area. Royal Retreat's guest bedroom, which offers a king-size bed, is on the first floor with a bathroom right across the hall, making it perfect for guests who are less mobile.
In terms of amenities, Royal Retreat offers luxury upon luxury. The home is fully equipped - towels, linens, dishes, cookware. You only need to bring yourself, your food/drink, and a good time!
Royal Retreat offers beautiful views of the forest from its rooms. The living room and loft are especially relaxing; both receive ample sunlight and showcase peaceful views of the trees surrounding the property. If you want to grill, the covered deck gives you the luxury of being outside, while still providing shelter from the sun or rain.
We have another unit on site-Serenity Suite, directly below Royal Retreat. All of your space is separate and private including your parking area, entrance and deck. You will not need to interact with other guests, but consideration for those living below you is appreciated.
Royal Retreat is already booking for the 2024 season. Contact us today to make your reservation!
TV/Entertainment: There is no TV service at our home. We have a DVD video library with a variety of titles including Yosemite related films. Streaming entertainment is available using your own entertainment account.
Cell Service: There is NO cell service at our home. We provide a landline phone with long distance calling options. We can advise you on areas of the park with cell service. Wi-Fi calling is available to support the use of your cell phone without cell signal.
Internet and Wi-Fi: We live in a remote area. Internet is Starlink Satellite. Due to the forested and mountainous location, certain functions such as live video (i.e. Zoom) are generally limited and performance will vary.
Maximum occupancy: 4 humans, any ages. (5 humans low season Nov 1 - Mar 31, or when otherwise offered in the listing details). When maximum occupancy is listed at 4, one infant under 6 months old may be added to this, at no charge (no extra guest fee). Humans over 6 months old must be booked as children so we can charge for them according to our policy. When maximum occupancy is listed as 5, all humans, including infants under 6 months, count towards this maximum, but infants under 6 months are no charge.
Of course you’ll want a perfect home base, and our Royal Retreat offers something very rare - a two-bedroom modern mountain home inside Yosemite gates, that is peaceful and avoids crowds and lines. Boasting two king bedrooms, Royal Retreat is perfect for two couples. Located at 5,500 feet, it provides an escape from the heat on the Valley floor in the summer and proximity to fun at Badger Pass in the winter.
Located inside the park gates, in the Yosemite West neighborhood, Royal Retreat is approximately 20-30 minutes from popular attractions, including the Valley floor and its breathtaking waterfalls, Glacier Point, and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees. It sure beats long drives from outside the gates or sitting in lines for hours! Even lodging just a few miles outside the gates can mean over 1-hour waits or being forced to start vacation days before 7 am to beat the crowds. Not very easy for most families to manage! Not so at Royal Retreat; Start each day on your own schedule.
Royal Retreat is a modern home. You can feel the care that went into each detail, from the rustic Shaker-style cabinets and doors to the handmade wooden staircase. One of the unique features is you do not climb stairs to access the front door. This is rare in our area; most rentals are on a hill, and you haul your bags up flights of stairs to enter. Also unique is central air conditioning for your comfort, more functional than mini-splits and not common in our area. Royal Retreat's guest bedroom, which offers a king-size bed, is on the first floor with a bathroom right across the hall, making it perfect for guests who are less mobile.
In terms of amenities, Royal Retreat offers luxury upon luxury. The home is fully equipped - towels, linens, dishes, cookware. You only need to bring yourself, your food/drink, and a good time!
Royal Retreat offers beautiful views of the forest from its rooms. The living room and loft are especially relaxing; both receive ample sunlight and showcase peaceful views of the trees surrounding the property. If you want to grill, the covered deck gives you the luxury of being outside, while still providing shelter from the sun or rain.
We have another unit on site-Serenity Suite, directly below Royal Retreat. All of your space is separate and private including your parking area, entrance and deck. You will not need to interact with other guests, but consideration for those living below you is appreciated.
Royal Retreat is already booking for the 2024 season. Contact us today to make your reservation!
TV/Entertainment: There is no TV service at our home. We have a DVD video library with a variety of titles including Yosemite related films. Streaming entertainment is available using your own entertainment account.
Cell Service: There is NO cell service at our home. We provide a landline phone with long distance calling options. We can advise you on areas of the park with cell service. Wi-Fi calling is available to support the use of your cell phone without cell signal.
Internet and Wi-Fi: We live in a remote area. Internet is Starlink Satellite. Due to the forested and mountainous location, certain functions such as live video (i.e. Zoom) are generally limited and performance will vary.
Maximum occupancy: 4 humans, any ages. (5 humans low season Nov 1 - Mar 31, or when otherwise offered in the listing details). When maximum occupancy is listed at 4, one infant under 6 months old may be added to this, at no charge (no extra guest fee). Humans over 6 months old must be booked as children so we can charge for them according to our policy. When maximum occupancy is listed as 5, all humans, including infants under 6 months, count towards this maximum, but infants under 6 months are no charge.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of Yosemite Park Way
££££
Reviews
5.0
This is a beautiful and clean home. Pictures and listing are spot on. Lots of care and thought have gone into ensuring that all the conveniences are available and that everything is well labelled and accessible. Communication with the hosts is very fast and helpful. We would happily stay again when we visit Yosemite in the future.
5.0
The home was clean and detail oriented. It is evident that the property owners take great pride in their home. It was nice to stay in the park and not have to worry about going in and out in the long line at the gate. We didnt realize how big the park is and how spread out everything would be. We took beautiful drives around the park to our destinations. Checking in and out was easy. We had a great stay!
5.0
Beautiful well kept clean house. House is spacious great kitchen with everything you need. Beds comfortable and all supplies you need. The house has everything covered you would need down to the little things like chargers by every bed, insulated cups you can take with you when traveling into the park and much more. So nice being in the park and not have to go through the entrance everyday. I would come back again. The owners check in via email to make sure you don’t have any questions. Great place in Yosemite West.
5.0
This was a wonderful way to experience Yosemite inside the gates. The house was comfortbale, clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The hosts gave detailed information necessary to make the stay flawless. Enjoyed the quiet neighboorhood and having morning coffee on the deck with amazing views. The location made getting around to all the sites in Yosemite easy.
5.0
We had the best time at Royal Retreat - it’s a well appointed, clean, comfortable stay inside the park. It was a game changer being inside the park gates and starting each day with that advantage. Everything is clearly labeled and easy to find/use and the homeowners are so responsive and kind! We loved our time here with this as a home base and had everything we needed and more. The mud room was an extra bonus to house the shoes and hiking equipment as was the grade level entry so we didn’t haul luggage up and down flights of stairs. We can’t wait to come back and stay here one day, and continue our memories in this beautiful location!
5.0
This place is was perfect for our stay. I loved it because it was in the park and it so peaceful. I would highly recommend this place!
5.0
This is an excellent place to stay while visiting Yosemite. I have stayed multiple times in the valley floor and Yosemite west. We prefer Yosemite west because of having a nice house to sprawl out in and to cook a nice meal after a long day of hiking. The home was very clean and organized with extra supplies so we never ran out of anything. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Well-appointed home with everything needed for a stay inside Yosemite National Park. We appreciated all the detailed information and comprehensive kitchen supplies. Great book selection as well!
5.0
The place was great - everything we needed for a memorable few days. Central location for exploring and all the comforts of home at the end of a fun day. Thank you!
5.0
One of the best VRBO we've stayed in over the years. Well stocked kitchen with dishes, pots, pans, & knife etc.
Great beds & pillows. Nice for two couples. Very cool back porch. Host has everything marked for easy return of items to proper location. A nice touch is a binder with copies of some favorite trails. We had a great stay.
5.0
This place is great. Situated among beautiful trees and centrally located. The property is spacious clean and comfortable. The internet worked perfectly. Convenient to all the hiking.trails attractions and restaurants. I would highly recommend this place.
5.0
We stayed 3 nights. The home is beautifully set among tall trees. It was very clean. Everything was organized and accessible. All appliances worked well. The fireplace was warm and cozy. The neighborhood was quiet. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again in the future.
5.0
The property is beautiful and is a great location for visiting Yosemite! Holly and Jeff are incredibly nice and we look forward to staying here again!
5.0
Holly and Jeff's place was absolutely fantastic. Impeccably clean, comfortable, spacious, cozy. We really appreciated how well equipped and organized the kitchen was, as well as other thoughtful touches like the umbrellas. Overall we loved staying there and would highly recommend it.
5.0
Wonderful location and house. Beautiful views.
5.0
Very clean, very nicely organized (even labeled) house, easy to get adjusted immediately as we arrived. Great communication with Holly, ahead of every step everything was well explained via emails.
House is at a very convenient location to Badger Pass Ski area also.
All was great.
Thanks!
5.0
We loved our weeks stay. The home was crazy clean and organized. There were thoughtful perks like snow shoes, wine and coffee and everything was labeled for easy use. The location made it simple for us to hike in the valley, ski at badger pass and visit the Mariposa grove. I can not think of anything critical to say about the home and our experience.
2.5
We really enjoyed our 5-night stay at Royal Retreat. The home itself was comfortable, clean and well appointed. We were so i impressed with all the organization details. The owners seem to have thought of everything we would need. This home is definitely the best vacation home we have ever rented. I would also say that the owners themselves are just as valuable as the home. We had some specific questions about hiking in the park, and also had other areas where we just needed some tips. Holly and Jeff were great and spent time helping us figure out what we would most enjoy. We especially loved their tip of Sentinel Dome- very close to the home, not that long of a hike, and a spectacular summit with views. We can't wait to come back next year with my parents!
2.5
My family of four loved staying at the Royal Retreat. The drive to Yosemite Valley has great views, exciting turns, and takes about 20-30 minutes. Quiet neighborhood. Another rental unit downstairs (separate exterior entry), but we never heard them. No stairs to enter, unlike many neighboring houses. Beautifully maintained. Clean. Secure. Good mattresses. Quality furnishings. Helpful labels. Laundry closet with detergent. Nice breeze through open windows. Fully loaded house: umbrellas, crock pot, measuring cups, spices, make-up wipes, book-lights, Dysen fans, DVDs, guide books -- so much more than what I've encountered at other rental houses. Such thoughtful touches. Host was in touch about kitchen maintenance issue and offered helpful hiking advice for that day's outing. Recommended to all my friends without hesitation. Recommendation to owners: take advantage of level entry and modify 1st level bathroom to be wheelchair accessible (sink, roll-in shower w/ bars and bench, & wall bars at toilet). Then my parents could come!
2.5
Our family of four stayed here for 6 wonderful nights to see Yosemite Valley. It’s the best rental I have ever stayed in. It is a lovely, two bedroom with ALL amenities. The owners are meticulous in providing everything you need to stay and they are extremely responsive and communicative. We loved it. Lovely view of the trees off of the back deck.
2.5
Great house, well kept, super clean. We enjoyed the well-appointed kitchen, which made it easy to prepare meals. The location is great, very close to the valley floor. Thank you for a great stay!
2.5
Cozy and homey place, instructions on everything under the sun can be found in the manual. Highly recommended, wish I could stay for a month!
2.5
The owners could not have been nicer and easy to work with. We would definitely consider staying here again. We were here for 10 nights which unfortunately went by too fast. Located close to the valley as well as Glacier Point. Fully stocked, clean kitchen with modern appliances. Beds were comfortable and included down comforters. Hair driers, book lights and flashlights included. Propane grill was clean and adequate with proper utinsils. We enjoyed eating dinner on the back deck.
5.0
The property was clean and well organised. The amount of cooking utensils and other kitchen items was phenomenal. The communication with owner was amazing I have never actually spoke with a rental owner on the phone before Holly is fantastic!
5.0
This house was absolutely perfect! Perfect size for 2 couples. Spacious and CLEAN! Amazingly clean. And the touch of organization in was awesome! The location was fantastic (whole neighborhood was great for all the main sights in Yosemite). The WiFi was great excellent! Had to work for part of trip and never had an issue! The kitchen was stocked with every utensil and appliance you could ever need! It was a magical vacation for us!
5.0
Great place to stay in Yosemite!
5.0
Our family stayed at the Royal Retreat in October of 2023 while visiting Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite West home is centrally located within the park (about 30 minutes south of the valley and 45 minutes north of Wawona/Mariposa Grove) and provided us with the perfect place to rest after long days of hiking, fishing and horseback riding.
From the booking confirmation to the the check out process, everything was thoughtfully designed which made our time at the Royal Retreat so enjoyable.
Thank you, Holly and Jeff, for providing us with a beautiful place to call home while in Yosemite.
5.0
Perfect base to explore Yosemite. Importantly inside the park gates in a quiet and secluded neighborhood. Host has truly thought of everything at this property and we could not think of a single complaint.
5.0
Extremely organized and well-equipped. Just like you walk in your own kitchen, you'll find everything you need. The house is neat and clean. Owner is very kind, helpful and provided great instructions that helped to make the most out of our stay.
5.0
Beautiful new property with no waiting in line to get in the park! We stayed in July so it was hot during the day, but at night it cooled off enough that we could open the many windows and let the breeze in which bought with it the wonderful scent of the Incense Cedars growing all around the house. The beds are very comfortable, and the bedrooms are spacious. Kitchen is laid out well and has plenty of dinnerware, glasses, cups, etc. We spent a lot of time on the big back deck which was a great place to relax or dine after a day of hiking. The houses are close together so you will hear your neighbors, but everyone quieted down by 10 or so while we were there per the neighborhood rules. One of my favorite features was the big mud room entrance where you can sit on a bench and take off your dusty boots before coming in. Plenty of hooks to hang your packs too. Communication with the owners was great. Would definitively stay here again.
5.0
The property is excellently maintained and managed. A perfect stay for our national park adventure.
5.0
We loved our stay at Royal Retreat! We enjoyed the nicely equipped kitchen, which made it easy to prepare meals at home. The location is great and convenient to everywhere we wanted to visit. We hope to come again this winter since we love Badger Pass!
5.0
It’s a beautiful place so close to everything. This house is extremely well kept and had all amenities needed for families traveling from afar. Holly was extremely responsive to questions. Our group was two couples, and the home was quite comfortable with a master suite upstairs and another bedroom (with separate bath) downstairs. My favorite house rental ever!
5.0
Home was lovely. Everything we needed was there. Quiet and safe. The drive into Yosemite West development required chains.
5.0
Very nice buildout with two comfortable king beds. Everything was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked with everything one would need. Nice outdoor deck with a good, well maintained grill. Upstairs has a Jacuzzi tub. Can’t recommend enough.
5.0
Excellent property. Everything is as advertised. Good location.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay in Yosemite West. The cabin was perfect for our 2 couple trip to Yosemite. It was beautifully decorated, and had a great deck with a Mountain View that we began and ended each day relaxing on. Also it had every cooking gadget you could need. We enjoyed exploring Yosemite during the day and returning to the cabin each evening. Thanks for a memorable stay!
5.0
great service ! holly really made sure our stay was comfortable and helped us in any ways. very responsive also
5.0
Everything was just as advertised. The property was sparkling clean and everything looks to have been recently updated. The drive into the Valley is short and breath-taking.
Plenty of space to spread out and everything was well stocked (and all storage was labelled!). Each bedroom had modern charging equipment on both sides of the beds. I just can't find any faults at all with this house.
5.0
The home was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. Plenty of room for our 4-person family, and located in a quiet and picturesque area. The owners Holly and Jeff clearly love the home very much and go out of the way to make us feel welcome. We truly enjoyed every minute of our stay!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Yosemite Park Way?
The average price for a rental in Yosemite Park Way is £366 per night. This rental is £25 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rare 2 King Bedrooms, INSIDE Yosemite Gates, No Stairs to Enter. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rare 2 King Bedrooms, INSIDE Yosemite Gates, No Stairs to Enter pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rare 2 King Bedrooms, INSIDE Yosemite Gates, No Stairs to Enter?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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