(2R) The Lodge

The Lodge is a stunning Platinum-rated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom retreat located in the charming town of Wawona. Situated on a private wooded lot and accessed by its own bridge crossing, this peaceful mountain getaway is surrounded by beautiful oak, pine, and cottonwood trees, offering guests a serene setting to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite.

Designed with rustic mountain charm, the home features impressive timber accents, natural log details, soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and large picture windows that fill the space with natural light and stunning forest views. The home also offers central air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort.

The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf range, making it ideal for preparing family meals and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, the dining room features seating for eight guests, along with a breakfast bar that seats three more.

The downstairs master suite offers a luxurious retreat with a king bed, walk-in closet, and private full bathroom featuring a classic claw-foot bathtub. A laundry room with a washer and dryer adds convenience during your stay. Down the hall, you'll find a cozy bar area with a flat-screen TV and a queen sofa sleeper, providing additional space for relaxing or accommodating extra guests.

Upstairs, Bedroom 2 features two queen beds and a flat-screen TV, making it ideal for families or groups. A nearby 3/4 bathroom includes a walk-in shower. Bedroom 3 serves as an additional private suite with a king bed, walk-in closet, and private bathroom.

Step outside to enjoy the spacious front patio, complete with lounge seating, outdoor dining space, and a built-in gas BBQ, perfect for gathering with family and friends after a day exploring Yosemite. The side deck features a relaxing six-person hot tub where you can unwind beneath the forest canopy and take in the peaceful surroundings.

The private bridge entrance, expansive paver driveway, and beautifully landscaped grounds create a grand arrival experience that sets this property apart. Combining luxury, comfort, and mountain charm, The Lodge offers a truly memorable Yosemite retreat.

3 bedrooms • 3.5 bathrooms

No pets allowed. An EV charging station is available at the Main Office.

About the Area

Nestled just four miles inside the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is the charming and historic town of Wawona. Located at the base of Chilnualna Falls, the second-highest vertical-drop waterfall in Yosemite, and home to the principal trailheads into the southern Yosemite wilderness, Wawona is also the closest town to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.

Wawona has the feel of a small town while remaining full of activity. More than 160 residents, including Yosemite National Park employees, live in Wawona and can often be seen gathering at the community center, playing pickup basketball at the elementary school, jogging along picturesque trails, or simply walking dogs and strollers through the winding residential streets.

The historic Wawona Swinging Bridge features one of the best natural water slides in the park. The historic village offers docent-led experiences, stagecoach rides, horseback riding, and summer barn dances, while the Wawona Meadow Loop provides year-round opportunities for riparian meadow wildlife viewing.

Wawona was known to the local Native American Miwok people as Pallachun, meaning “a good place to stay.” The town is located entirely within Yosemite National Park and sits along the South Fork of the wild and scenic Merced River on State Route 41, the main highway connecting Fresno to Yosemite Valley.

In 1855, Galen Clark, who helped secure preservation legislation for the Mariposa Grove and what later became Yosemite National Park, settled in the Wawona area and established a tourist rest stop and modest ranch. He later sold the property, which became the historic Wawona Hotel and resort. The Wawona post office was established in 1878 and was originally called Clark's Station.

The Redwoods in Yosemite features more than 120 vacation rental homes, all located within Wawona. Every home is within walking distance of the area's attractions and surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park.