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Yosemite Hilltop Cabins, Lupin Cabin,15 min to the Valley floor, Wifi

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Exterior
Living area
Room
Dining
Private kitchen
Reviews
10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain view
    Mountain viewMountain view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Popular LocationYosemite Valley6 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance19 min drive
  • Popular LocationTunnel View19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sofa Bed

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Yosemite Hilltop Cabins, Lupin Cabin,15 min to the Valley floor, Wifi

Thank you for selecting Yosemite Hilltop Cabins for your get-away! You will receive a pre-check-in email regarding your stay, if you can fill that out it would be much appreciated. As some details are required, other questions simply help with the housekeeping schedule.

Important - Yosemite National Park announced a Temporary Vehicle Reservation system that will be in effect for the following dates:
February 10-11, 17-19, 24-25
April 13 to June 30: On weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays from 5am to 4pm
July 1 to August 16: Seven days a week from 5am. to 4pm.
August 17 to October 27: On weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and on Monday holidays from 5am to 4pm
YOU WILL NOT need to obtain a Temporary Vehicle Reservation if you are staying in one of our cabins. Our cabins are inside the gates of Yosemite National Park. You will be allowed to stay in Yosemite for the length of your reservation. You will still need to pay the $35 park entrance fee (credit card only) when you arrive unless you have a park pass.

Yosemite Hilltop Cabins are located within the gates of Yosemite National Park in the tiny community of Foresta. It is hard to believe that such a quiet and peaceful place like this exists just fifteen minutes from the sometimes bustling Yosemite Valley.

NOTE – This listing is for the Lupin Cabin. The listing and availability calendar for the Sage Cabin is also on VRBO/HomeAway under property number 815550. Both cabins are on the same property, have the same floor plan, and are furnished almost identically.

Our cabins are very private. Even though the Sage and Lupin Cabins are located next to each other they are oriented to maintain maximum privacy. Each cabin has 17-foot-tall wood beam ceilings with ceiling fans and lots of windows to take advantage of the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

Each cabin has a master bedroom with a comfy king-size bed and down comforter. There is also a foldout sofa bed that is the size of a full mattress.
The cabin has a full bath, full kitchen, and reading loft. Each cabin also has its own patio with a high quality Weber gas barbecue

When you arrive at your cabin there will be fresh linens on the bed and clean towels in the bathroom. There will be brand-name shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the bathroom. You will only need to bring food, clothes, and personal toiletry items.

Fantastic hiking and running trails with wildflowers, waterfalls, and wildlife can be accessed right from the cabins.

Unfortunately no pets or dogs are allowed. Yosemite is not very dog friendly. You won't be able to take your dog with you on hikes.

Each cabin has a TV/DVD player. The TV has no programming, DVD only. There is a small DVD library to pick from or you can bring your own movies.
The kitchen has all the cookware and dinnerware that you will need to prepare and serve meals. The kitchen also has a microwave oven, toaster, blender, coffee grinder, and coffee maker.
The cabins are heated in the winter by propane heaters that look like wood-burning stoves. Both cabins have evaporative coolers that work great to keep the cabins cool during the summer..
Some cell phones work at the cabins. Verizon is the best. Each cabin has a land-line telephone for use during your stay.
There is satellite internet provided by HughesNet. There is a cap on the amount of bandwidth that is available. PLEASE DO NOT STREAM MOVIES OR WATCH VIDEOS AS IT WILL IMPACT GUESTS THAT ARRIVE AFTER YOU.

Current Yosemite road and weather conditions can be found by calling Yosemite National Park at 209-372-0200. Current road conditions in the State of California can be found by calling Caltrans at 800-427-7623.

Grocery Stores/Markets near cabins – Crane Flat Gas Station/Market (8 miles), Yosemite Village Market (13 miles), El Portal Market on Hwy 140 (14 miles).

Hilltop Cabins practices good neighbor policies. A signed rental agreement and ID verification are required.

Property manager

Steve Belford
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
No pet or dogs are allowed in cabin

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed in cabin
No undeclared guests
No campfires. The property surrounding our cabins is Yosemite National Park land. Fires are only permitted in designated campgrounds.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yosemite National Park

This cabin is located in Yosemite National Park. The Ahwahnee is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite Valley and Sierra National Forest. El Portal Market 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.
Map
Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Valley - 6 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 19 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 19 min drive
  • El Capitan - 19 min drive
  • El Portal Market - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yosemite Hilltop Cabins, Lupin Cabin,15 min to the Valley floor, Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite Hilltop Cabins, Lupin Cabin,15 min to the Valley floor, Wifi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yosemite Hilltop Cabins, Lupin Cabin,15 min to the Valley floor, Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yosemite Hilltop Cabins, Lupin Cabin,15 min to the Valley floor, Wifi located?

Situated in Yosemite National Park, this cabin is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Stanislaus National Forest and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Yosemite Valley. El Portal Market and Merced River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nils S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Great Amenities!
This was a really conveniently located, fairly secluded cabin just the right distance from the main road into the valley. Nice and quiet, rustic style, and just an overall relaxed vibe. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lamthao P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and quiet
Lupin cabin is clean and in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed watching movies, sleeping on the comfortable bed after hiking all day. The cabin is not far away from the famous sceneries of Yosemite. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the Lupin Cabin
Everything was perfect for our visit to the Lupin Cabin. The accommodations were great, everything we needed was there and the communication with the host was quick and always helpful. We’d highly recommend this to others. After a day at Yosemite it was relaxing to get away from everything to the quiet cabin and spend the night stargazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
What a fabulous basecamp for Yosemite adventures. Away from the crowds of the valley and so easy to access the park early for a peaceful experience. Steve is so nice and a great communicator. We were here in spring and the house was surrounded with lupines. Just lovely. Definitely remote, though there are lots of cabins nearby (& one basically attached). Still felt very private. We will absolutely plan to return anytime & every time we have the good fortune to visit Yosemite!!! 😊🙏☀️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam & Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & awesome location !
The Lupin cabin was great ! Even better than pictures. Awesome to be so close to Yosemite valley floor. Quiet community & everything needed for a comfortable stay. Owner, Steve was easy to reach & communicate with. . Would definitely like to stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Honeymoon
The house was easy to find, there was so much communication from Steve. It was exactly as we expected and more! We didn’t have to worry about a thing the whole time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location.
Loved the location. Quiet and relaxing and just a short ride to Yose Village. Really liked staying in the park. Everything you needed in the kitchen to prep meals. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, beautiful location
This was perfect for a few days' getaway. The cabin was clean and stocked, and instructions for how to operate everything were very clear. Steve's communication was great - the road was briefly closed during our stay due to a snowstorm, and he reached out immediately to let us know and to check that we were safely at the cabin. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dottie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Foresta
Steve's cabin was wonderful for 2. The cozy gas fire kept us warm on the cold nights. The kitchen had everything we needed. And Foresta is a wonderful community--very close to the Valley. Foresta Falls is a great extra too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Highly recommend staying at one of these cabins! They are the perfect location from the park (20 min drive to valley) that allowed us to explore all day and return home quickly for a cozy night in the cabin. We loved that the kitchen was fully stocked with any items we may need, the TV had a fun movie selection, and the property was clean! Communication was quick and easy with the owner and they provided great instructions to the cabin prior to arrival. Would definitely stay again on a return trip to yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lupin cabin
Great location, minutes from Yosemite Valley. Cozy cabin and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy in Yosemite
Wonderful place to relax after a fun day in Yosemite. It is about a half our from Bridal Veil. We went skiing, hiking, and even saw the fire fall. It is clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. We highly recommend and plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cabin stay
We enjoyed celebrating our wedding anniversary in Yosemite NP. This was the perfect little cabin so close to the valley but away from the crowds. It’s a darling cabin in a quiet wooded area. We loved that there were a couple trails nearby too. The cabin was comfortable and cozy. The host communicated quickly and clearly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy cabin
great light, very functional, super location, we really love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott b., Santa Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
White winter wonderland
Great location tucked away in Yosemite NP. Lupin is clean, cute and cozy and just minutes from the valley floor making it easy to see all of the landmarks. Our son loved the loft. Great spot to get away and relax. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Yosemite and one of my all time favorite VRBOs
I absolutely loved this property. Our host was extremely responsive when I reached out and we had an issue fixed very quickly. The property was very clean, honestly cleaner than my house on a good day. It was a great property that was warm in the winter, with deer coming by to greet us intermittently. I loved the proximity to Yosemite Valley. I felt like we absolutely lucked out. The neighborhood itself is on a dirt road and we had an AWD Subaru, but we could have easily made it with a 2wd vehicle as well. This was one of my favorite properties of all my vacation properties I've visited. Clean, cozy, great location, and perfect for the morning and end of the day after hiking at Yosemite. Very comfy bed, and I get picky about bedding and mattresses. I would come back hands down a million times. Honestly I could live there I loved it so much. The Internet over Verizon was better than wifi, as a heads up.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely cabin and great location
We really enjoyed our winter stay in the cabin. The cabin is very well set up, light, and comfortable. It was a great starting point for day trips to Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene Gem!
I had no idea that there was somewhere to stay so close to the valley. Our stay was so peaceful and relaxing, and it was great to drive out of the valley and be at the cabin in such a short amount of time. The BBQ grill worked great, and the cabin listing is true to its word. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin!
Well equipped, friendly owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lupin Cabin in Foresta
Cute comfortable cabin in a fantastic location. Two thumbs up from the kids and wife. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin
The cabin was as advertised. Cozy little place with everything you would need. Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don't do it justice!
Cute cabin, great for 2-4 people as a place to unwind at the end of the day. It's about 30 minutes from everything so it made it tough to unwind between hikes, but we enjoyed the silence and privacy more. Enough kitchenware to cook meals yourself. Lots of spiders. Plenty of extra blankets, sheets, movies to watch, ect. Owner was very communicative and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Very nice and peaceful, away from the crowds. Great location. It was very nice to stay in such a nice cabin right in the park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Laura P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location inside Yosemite!
The Lupin cabin is in a great, quiet setting in Foresta, which is about 20-30 minutes from Yosemite Valley and on the way toward the Tioga Pass. It's centrally located for all top spots in the park. The cabin includes a full kitchen where we did all of our evening cooking and prepared lunches for the next day's hikes. The evenings were cool and the cabin was warm and cozy. A good stay with a fabulous location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fine stay
Well-equipped for a short stay. Very quiet location. Comfortable bed Ultra clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Belford

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I love Yosemite! That is why I built the cabins there. I love being able to share this great spot with others.

Why they chose this property

I like to spend my time rock climbing and hiking.
Yosemite is one of the best places in the world to do these things

What makes this property unique

Yosemite Hilltop Cabins are located in the community of Foresta. Foresta is located in Yosemite National Park and is only 8 miles from towering granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley.

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