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Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunnel View
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park

This cabin is one of the few properties that is actually located inside Yosemite National Park, with the shortest drive to Yosemite Village. The 7 mile drive from the cabin to Yosemite Village is a breathtaking descent with plenty of iconic photo opportunities.

We’ve been renting our beautiful cabin for 15 years now and have never received a negative review. However, we were previously listed on a private site and have just now made the switch to VRBO, which is why we have no reviews (yet!).

This beautiful, custom-built, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin is perfect for your Yosemite basecamp. We can accommodate up to 5 guests with a truly comfy pullout queen sofa couch, in addition to the 2 upstairs bedrooms.

After a day of hiking and exploring the park, return home to your quiet cabin with its well stocked kitchen and outdoor propane grill, for a lovely dinner on the deck while watching the sun set over the sierras. Both the front and back decks have tables and chairs for group outdoor dining. If you want a break from the crowds in the park, the Foresta area where are cabin is located, is the perfect area to explore on foot from your front door.

We’ve put so much love, care, and thoughtfulness into this cabin, all of which will be apparent when you first step foot inside. Our housekeeper lives next door and takes care of it as though it were her own. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Road conditions in the Foresta area; there is a main paved road into the Foresta area. The access roads to the cabins, are hard, dirt/gravel packed roads that are fine during summer/fall dry months, however, they can be more difficult with snow and ice on the ground.

For my winter guests, I want to make sure they understand winter road issues. The Foresta area of the park doesn't often get a great deal of snow, but that said, every winter there will be one, or two, good snow falls that can make access to the cabin difficult. Winter of 2022-23 was an exceptional doozy for snow! The park actually closed due to snow for over two weeks!

The county plows the main paved road into the Foresta area, where these cabins are located, but not the access roads. We have some local plowing and snow blowers to try to clear the approximately 1/4 mile access road to our cabin, but the dirt/gravel road would be too damaged by a plow to clear to dirt level.
The ideal vehicle for a winter visit would have 4-wheel drive with higher clearance.

The park service states that during the months of November - April, all visitors should be carrying snow tire cables and know how to use them. Call NPS road & weather, prior to your departure.

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from Yosemite Valley and 12.5 miles (20.1 km) from Yosemite National Park
Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Yosemite National Park cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Remove all food from refrigerator and empty grease from bbque tray. Take to trash dumpsters off road on the way into Foresta.
Wipe down kitchen counters and microwave.
Leave used linens/towels by washing machine.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

County permit and septic system determine the total numbers of guests allowed. Please declare total guest count including children over 1 y.o.
No smoking, or outdoor fires of any kind.
Do not leave food or coolers (even empty) outside or in vehicles.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be included in total guest headcount

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number 2012046

Reviews

Owl Moon Cabin - Rare jewel of a cabin located inside Yosemite National Park Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natalie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean and comfortable and location was nice and central to reach various areas of Yosemite. Kitchen was well stocked as described which was great since we ate all of our evening meals at the house. Pillows on the beds were very uncomfortable and the description of the wifi we felt was misleading. Not only could you not download or stream but we could barely send an email. Having the land line for communication was good but needing to send some work emails, we actually had to do that from the park where we had better service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owl Moon and Foresta are such gems. Located within the park, you can spend the day in the valley, and have a fully equipped cabin to return to at the end of the day. Comfortable beds, two full bathrooms, a well stocked kitchen, and AC - what more could you ask for?! WiFi is just enough to check email, but not enough for working or streaming Netflix (too bad ). The power did go out while we were there, which the owner says is not unexpected. The cabin has flashlights in every room and water in the bathrooms to flush toilets. And we grilled that night since there was plenty of light outside. Felt like the cabin is well prepared for short power outages.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paula j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy with good directions. Cabin was very clean. Only negative was lighting was not adequate. Needs brighter canned lighting downstairs. TV was inoperable. Otherwise it was a wonderful adventure. Great way to see Yosemite.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Owl Moon Cabin is perfect! My friends and I enjoyed it, would stay here again and definitely recommend it to friends. The cabin's location is great - inside the park, about 1.2 hour from Yosemite Valley, feels remote but there are neighbors close by but not visible.There are two big decks and was so nice sitting outside. The inside is wonderful - 2 big bedrooms with comfortable beds, nice carpeting in most of the cabin, the bathrooms were big, the kitchen fully stocked, and the wood in the cabin was beautiful. The place was very clean and felt like home. The owner was very responsive and accommodating, allowing us to stay on the deck after checkout as we needed a tow truck for our car. You will love staying in this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay within Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip with family

My sister, daughter and I enjoyed being able to stay within the park. The accomodations were exactly as described. Our beds were comfy! One thing a traveler should know about is the occasional power outage. We had one that lasted over 6 hours one afternoon into the evening. If my sister had come that uses a CPAP, this would have been a problem. Something to consider, there is no generator on site.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, quiet, easy drive to Yosemite Valley. Well worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabbi Avi

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ted b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Owl Moon Cabin

We spent 4 nights, my wife and I and two close friends who were visiting us from Louisiana, driving to Yosemite Valley, and hiking there and in the Giant Sequoia Grove and climbing Vernal Falls. The cabin was very nice and well appointed for our needs. The space allowed for privacy and also conversation and eating areas, and the Foresta area was very quiet and beautiful and allowed for local hiking to Foresta Falls without having to drive at all. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Wonderful drive each day into the valley. Cabin is as described. No negatives, all good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quietest place on earth.

Best ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Super quiet, clean, and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Yosemite Cabin

Our family of four had a great stay! The cabin is well furnished and is a wonderful location to spend a lot of quality time in Yosemite valley. We enjoyed spending our mornings and afternoons at the park and dinner and evenings around the kitchen table playing cards. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just an amazing cabin!

This cabin was spectacular! It was clean, comfortable, and beautiful! It was also in an amazing location. This was the perfect spot for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

The property was perfect for our getaway! Very clean, comfortable accommodations, amazing view of the night sky every night. We thoroughly enjoyed our time out in the park and cannot wait to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ken k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private cabin inside Yosemite

Great location! So nice to start your day in the park without dealing with the traffic to enter. Very peaceful and secluded setting for the cabin. Bedrooms were big and nice. Only drawback was no TV service, but that was not priority.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite getaway

Great cabin in an excellent location for exploring Yosemite. Cabin matched the description as listed and had everything we needed for our stay. Foresta creek and waterfall an easy walk from the cabin. Easy communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

Loved our stay here! It was clean, great location and had everything we needed! Super cute cabin, comfy beds and plenty of room for our family of 4! Great communication from host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y., Bay Area, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cabin

Our family of 4 enjoyed our time at Owl Moon Cabin. It was the perfect location for us: close to the valley for picking up any supplies and as close to Tioga Road as possible while still being in the park. The cabin was extremely clean and a lot of thought was put into making it practical. We experienced a brief power outage due to a wildfire outside the park and the cabin was outfitted with everything needed: extra water for toilets, flashlights, etc. Lucy was responsive with questions and we appreciated that she checked in when she received a notification from PG&E regarding the power outage. Our cellphone provider had no coverage (AT&T), and the internet was sufficient for browsing, emails and most of our internet needs. We loved that the cabin was comfortable and in quiet neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your cabin with our family, we hope to visit in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow!

Perfect location. We’re already thinking about when we can stay here next.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K., North Royalton, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful!

We thoroughly enjoyed this little slice of heaven. It was well equipped, clean, and comfy. Communication was outstanding from the host. Conveniently close to the valley with a beautiful ride through tunnels, passing vistas of the valley, and a waterfall at Cascade Creek. We would stay here again when visiting Yosemite Valley.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Cabin in Great Location

Lucy was a great host and we really enjoyed our stay. Location is very good for all things Yosemite. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024