Luxury home inside Yosemite gates and only minutes from valley floor

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Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite National Park18 min walk
Badger Pass Ski Area16 min drive
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance37 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

loft

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Carved plaques with antlers from Austria decorate the high walls and antlered chandeliers hang from the vaulted ceilings. The spacious Yosemite Copper Bear Lodge has cathedral-like windows for views of the forest and distant mountains. The interior space has plenty of comfortable lounge areas in plush leather furniture facing large picture windows. Small mountain creeks babble and meander by the outside decks. Rocking chairs line the deck for resting your feet and enjoying a serene evening after a long day of hiking in the high country or leisurely wandering around the valley floor. The deck also has a 4-burner Blackstone griddle for enjoying outdoor cooking. The great room has a large stone fireplace. A 42-inch flat screen television and blu-ray are available for watching a movie. The dream kitchen is fully equipped for creating your favorite meals. The dining table can seat approximately ten. The open floor plan and large dining table are ideal for spending quality family time. Phone for unlimited local calls. The decor is warm and inviting, and really encourages communal gathering. The home is surrounded by dogwoods, wild azaleas, maples, large white firs, pine, and cedar. The home has two queen beds, two twin beds, and two bunk beds (one with trundle). There is a pool table, mini arcade, game table, and board games in the loft. The loft has leather high-back chairs for reading. There are trails close to the house for hiking. In case there is a power outage in the Park, the house now has an emergency generator that will automatically start to provide power for you and your family. The lodge is perfectly situated within the park gates in a quiet cul-de-sac and away from the park crowds. From the house, you can reach the valley or Glacier Point or Mariposa Grove in about 25 - 30 minutes. You will love returning at the end of a day of hiking or other outdoor activity to this beautiful property which is tucked away inside the Park. .

Property manager

Steve

Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

The Peregrine Lodge in Yosemite National Park.

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No early check-ins or late check-out. House not recommended for children 3 and under. Travel insurance recommended.

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

About the area

Yosemite National Park

This holiday home is located in Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, and is in a rural area. The Ahwahnee is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

Yosemite National Park - 18 min walk
Badger Pass Ski Area - 16 min drive
Tunnel View - 18 min drive
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 37 min drive
El Portal Market - 43 min drive

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?

This family-friendly Yosemite National Park holiday home is located in a rural location, 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).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

23 June 2024

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

Hope M.

22 May 2024

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

Matt C.

16 Apr 2024

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

james k.

25 Nov 2023

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

Elliott S.

10 Nov 2023

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

Verified traveller

17 Oct 2023

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.

16 Sept 2023

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

Brandelin B.

11 Sept 2023

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

Diana L., Houston, USA

24 July 2023

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

Sidney l.

21 July 2023

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

Lori W., Wilmington, DE

8 May 2023

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

Catherine P.

20 Apr 2023

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

Anne S.

27 Feb 2023

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

Emily K.

14 Nov 2022

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

5 Oct 2022

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.

20 Sept 2022

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.

14 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J., Lawndale

20 June 2022

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

June 2022 stay at Copper lodge

The property is beautiful and has all the amenities needed as well as hospitality gifts which was very thoughtful. It is an easy 20 minute drive from the valley so we were able to go to the valley in the morning and be back at the cabin for dinner. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

12 June 2022

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

Family Yosemite Vacation

Great location in the park, beautiful home, meticulous about the little details to make it a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

5 June 2022

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

Incredible stay at the Copper Bear Lodge in Yosemite!!

We loved, loved staying at your beautiful cabin in Yosemite! It was the perfect setting for our vacation: great location on Yosemite grounds, wonderful place to relax and hangout with family between outings and incredible hospitality and amenities! We all want a return trip to the lovely Copper Bear Lodge ASAP!!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

1 June 2022

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

Lighting

Could use improved (brighter) lighting over the bathroom sinks.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacque L.

21 Apr 2022

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

Luxury in a Cabin

This property was more than we expected. From the moment we opened the door to our home for 4 nights, until we had to say goodbye. The kitchen was completely detailed out with anything you could desire. Everything was well thought through, each room and bathroom with multiple amenities, to the game room & media library. Oh, and the books that we so enjoyed reading on history of Yosemite. I could go on and on, but I will just say that you have hit the jackpot if you're able to secure this property for your next trip to Yosemite!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

George B.

18 Apr 2022

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

Awesome Place!!!

Recommend this place to anyone visiting Yosemite. Perfect location and perfect for large groups/family. Loved the outdoor griddle - cooked out 3 of the 4 nights we were there! Accommodations were above and beyond what we were expecting!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel G.

4 Apr 2022

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

The Quintessential Yosemite Lodge Experience

The experience of staying in this beautiful hunting lodge style cabin home was worth every cent. Every amenity and detail was well thought out and provided - from the welcome basket to the pantry, cleaning supplies, spa amenities, games and DVDs. Lots of consideration went into making this a luxury experience for any family. The home was very clean and welcoming with lots linens, blankets, pillows and towels. Owner and caretaker (on-site) were both very responsive to any questions. We couldn’t be happier with our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeni H., Chico, CA

25 Feb 2022

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

Extreme attention to detail.

This place offers much more than the typical VRBO. It is very well stocked and decorated. Relaxing and lovely all around. We visit Yosemite often and usually stay in The Valley at the Yosemite Lodge. This house was about 100 steps up in pleasurable accommodation.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve

We were born and raised in California and have treasured going to Yosemite with our families and friends. The annual trip to Yosemite was the high point of each year. Our fondest memories are of our trips to Yosemite. Because of our strong love for Yosemite, we built a home in the park.

Why they chose this property

We have been vacationing at Yosemite for over thirty-seven years. Generations of our family love the park and all the available activities that Yosemite offers. The park's beauty is unmatched. This new, charming house has much to offer to you and your family.

What makes this property unique

Close to the valley floor and Glacier Point. The home is within the park's gates. Badger Pass Ski Resort is close by. Relax in wooden rockers on the front deck after hiking or sightseeing all day. Play pool, arcade, or board games in the loft. Large selections of DVDs. Fully equipped kitchen for cooking and baking. Home decor gives you the full mountain experience.