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Upscale Air-Conditioned Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates

Upscale Air-Conditioned Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates

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Cedar Star at Yosemite - Tri-level home with street level parking and entry
Exterior
Main Living Room
Spacious main floor kitchen with 36" induction cooktop and convection oven.
Main floor dining room with mountain views through the trees

Overview of Upscale Air-Conditioned Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8307 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Popular LocationYosemite National Park11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBadger Pass Ski Area15 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Upscale Air-Conditioned Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates

Cedar Star at Yosemite is designed to maximize guest comfort and convenience. This first-class house features air conditioning, a whole-house automatic standby generator (there are frequent utility power outages in Yosemite), king size beds in each of three bedrooms, a queen-size sofa bed, well-appointed bathrooms (including 2 with steam showers and 1 with a jetted tub), 2 full-size gourmet kitchens (including a 36-inch induction cook-top and convection oven on the main floor), and large covered wraparound decks on each floor to enjoy the view of local mountains and sunsets.

Plenty of space to gather as a group inside and outside on the decks, and also quieter, more private areas when you need some quiet time.

Additional features include hardwood and tile floors, high-end room-size rugs, 2 television areas with 60" LED screens, Wi-Fi internet, satellite TV, off-street all-season parking for 5 cars, washer and dryer, and easy access to the main floor from the street so you don't have to carry luggage and groceries up flights of stairs to enter the house.

Please note that there may be doorbell and/or other type of security camera(s) located on the exterior of the house. Guests will be advised of each device's exact location prior to check-in if any security camera is installed and active.

Cedar Star at Yosemite strongly recommends that guests purchase travel insurance. Refunds and/or credits outside of VRBO's cancellation policy will not be granted unless the house is inaccessible due to park closure, evacuation orders, or major utility failure.

Follow all local safety advisories regarding travel in California.

Property manager

Donald Caldwell
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small children must be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed
Wedding parties and corporate events not allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Children are not allowed to use steam shower functions.
Commercial activity is not allowed at this property.
Neighborhood quiet hours are 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Wedding parties and corporate events not allowed.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 and in the mountains. The Ahwahnee is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. 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.
Map
Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 11 min walk
  • Yosemite Valley - 13 min drive
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 15 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 16 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • The River Restaurant & Lounge - 40 min drive
  • Parkside Pizza - 40 min drive
  • Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - 40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale Air-Conditioned Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Upscale Air-Conditioned Yosemite West Vacation Home Inside Park Gates located?

This family-friendly Yosemite National Park holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather F., Los Altos

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a relaxing getaway
We stayed for four nights and loved it. It couldn't be more thoughtfully planned out, and well appointed. We came ready to enjoy family company and cook memorable dinners, and the kitchens have everything to do that. There are also more games and movies and beautiful views to fill the rest of the time. It's a well built and beautiful home. Everything is written out, and check in and check out is easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dilly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property with a SUPER ATTENTIVE host 👍
We had a exceptional stay at this 3 floor home nestled in the Yosemite wilderness! Check in was super easy and we were greeted with the most extensive welcome pack we had ever seen! Pretty much any amenities you could think of were provided (even toothbrushes) and a really extensive guide to the park with suggested hikes and places to visit. The property was set up with so much care and it was greatly appreciated. We would definitely come back and we recommend it to everyone! Thank you Donald
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raja M., Phillips Ranch, Los Angeles County

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Newer and Upscale Accommodation in Excellent Location inside YNP
Fully equipped and abundantly stocked house/kitchen, located inside the YNP conveniently located to many of the popular points of interests. Our experience right from the booking to checkin to checkout was very smooth and flawless. Communication with the owner was very pleasant and prompt - the owner was very prompt and thorough in answering our questions and providing clear instructions. Our overall experience of staying at this property was very enjoyable. The house was well maintained, spacious, clean and tidy. The view from the balcony was very good. Our overall rating is 5- stars. Only recommendation is to install grab bars in bathrooms for seniors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in Yosemite West!!
We loved our stay. House was perfect for our family and very well appointed. Because it was inside Yosemite park, we didn’t need to sit in traffic going through the gate each day. House provided everything you could think of and has our highest recommendation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
The house is tremendous! Very clean, well-furnished, well-stocked (including toothbrushes and toothpaste), comfortable, large, and in a scenic area. The owner and caretaker also went above and beyond when we left behind a wedding ring to make sure it was safe so that it could be returned. All in all a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donald Caldwell

Host profile image
My family emigrated to Gold Rush California five generations ago from France and Germany. Though they didn't strike it rich in the gold fields, they were very lucky to have settled and remained in California, where they thrived.

I am a fifth-generation, native-born Californian, and enjoying the majesty of Yosemite is part of my family's history.

It brings me great pleasure to introduce (or re-introduce) Yosemite National Park to visitors from all over the world, and to provide a special, welcoming place for them to stay during their visit.

Why they chose this property

Cedar Star at Yosemite was designed and built over the course of 39 months with a close eye on guests' comfort and convenience. The building lot was selected for its location at a higher altitude than others in the neighborhood in order to minimize the threat of driving on black ice in the winter during ski season, though that decision added a significant amount to construction costs. The furnishings were chosen to allow guests to enjoy a level of comfort unique to vacation houses, not only in Yosemite, but also in the Sierra Nevada. And the house is centrally located among the best parts of Yosemite National Park--including Yosemite Valley and The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. In winter it's just a 15 minute drive to Badger Pass ski area ... Good downhill skiing, World Class x-country and snowshoeing.

Languages:

English, German

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