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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Wawona, CA
  • Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
  • Wawona Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Yosemite South Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪100 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

In Yosemite National Park .Stay at this Yosemite National Park vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Yosemite Cemetery and 2 miles (3 km) of Pioneer Yosemite History Center. Wawona Golf Course and Wawona Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wawona Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Wawona Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 22 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Mariposa Grove - 30 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wawona Dining Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big Trees Lodge Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya Lodge - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Crossing

Every day you can choose between world-class Yosemite sites or explore Secret Yosemite sites off the beaten path by hiking out our back door. Wawona has many swimming holes, several natural waterslides that kids love, and two beloved, easy hikes. The Meadow Loop and The Swinging Bridge. To easily access wilderness, which few do, just go out our back door. Google Secret Yosemite Wawona, South Fork of the Merced Wild and Scenic Recreation Corridor, or Best California Swimming Holes on the Chilnuala Falls Trail (pick up Timothy H. Joyce's book, Swimming Holes of California for descriptions and directions too often private swimming holes, some within only a 15-minute hike and/or boulder scramble. Please always use recommended precautions to hike and swim safely.


Other nearby attractions include a Yosemite Visitor Center, the historic Wawona Hotel and its unique dining room, the Wawona Hotel lobby with popular pianist and vocalist Tom Bopp, the Wawona Golf Course, the Wawona Library, specializing in Yosemite books and history, the Yosemite Pioneer History Center, the Wawona School Playground and the Wawona stables. There is a local gas station and two markets to pick up last-minute groceries or sundries. Note: hours and services vary throughout the year.


At home, enjoy our 6 people hot tub, air conditioning, wrap-around deck, and large outdoor gas barbeque, while listening to nearby cascading waterfalls (winter, spring, early summer). There is plenty of room for kids to run and play on park property right off your deck where deer, fawns, and squirrels are frequently seen. Watch for the less commonly seen coyotes, woodpeckers, or blue herons by the house or just a few minutes walk to the creek or river. Go exploring!


The loft with a Queen-sized bed is over the kitchen with views out of the many windows as well as overlooking views of the living and dining rooms. There is also a bedroom with two twin beds, a washer and dryer, and a half bath upstairs.

The master bedroom has a Cal King bed and is downstairs along with a bathroom with a shower.


Other Amenities: Enjoy the picture windows that perfectly frame the evergreen forest. This beautiful home is actually inside Yosemite National Park just miles from a Wilderness Trailhead, just a few hundred yards from a peaceful creek and wild and scenic river with many informal trails. Enjoy our books and maps as you plan your activities for the upcoming day.


Parking: 2 cars.


no smoking anywhere on property

propane fireplace in river stone hearth

air conditioning and heating controls for each room

extra pillows of various softness/firmness

a wide array of cooking spices

coffee, teas, hot chocolate sweeteners, creamers

Property manager

Yosemite's Scenic Wonders Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Bear Crossing Private vacation home
Bear Crossing Yosemite National Park
Bear Crossing Private vacation home Yosemite National Park
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bear Crossing to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.2 mi (82-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bear Crossing have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Bear Crossing offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bear Crossing?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bear Crossing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bear Crossing?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bear Crossing have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bear Crossing have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bear Crossing to downtown Yosemite National Park?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from North Wawona.

Bear Crossing Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This home is so cozy. My family and I loved the cabin feel. The fireplace and hot tub were the perfect way to end our day of exploring Yosemite. The king size bed is very squeaky but other than that the place was perfect for our family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Home But Disappointed with Management

Bear Crossing is a cozy house with lots of thought put into making guests feel comfortable. Upon arrival it was clean, welcoming, and easy to access. PROS: It is on a quiet Wawona neighborhood road. It was a nice hike to the swinging bridge and Chilnualna Falls from the home. I was very impressed with how well the kitchen was stocked. The best I have ever come across in all of the VRBO homes we have stayed in. CONS: The stairs in this home are quite steep. Our teenage kids even commented that the stairs scared them. The management company fell a bit short of our expectations. They were responsive when the water heater pilot went out twice, but they were unable to help when we realized there was no cable tv (DISH) available. Apparently roofers had been out working on the home recently and had disconnected the satellite dishes. We actually found them laying on the ground, under the deck. During our week long stay, there was no cable TV available. I understand we are in the mountains and there to enjoy nature, but my 82 year old mother had planned to watch the Olympics and other programs while we were out on adventures. This left her with little to do when we were away. The property manager stated we should get credit for no cable tv available. I reached out to Yosemite Scenic Wonders multiple times regarding a credit. They still have not responded or even apologized for the inconvenience or loss of amenity. We will be sure to stay in a Redwoods property next summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a Yosemite trip

Great location, well stocked, nice hot tub, set in nature near a beautiful stream, relatively close to the valley village.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

winter stay

Great vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Time in Yosemite

I celebrated my birthday at Yosemite with a group of my girl friends and we stayed at this incredible cabin. Check in was easy, cabin was super clean and cozy. Loved the fireplace, kitchen and hot tub! So so nice! Beautiful Wawona hotel nearby you can eat dinner at. There’s a wonderful market nearby, gas station, you name it. And less than an hour drive from Yosemite. I would 100% stay at this cabin again and will recommend to all my family and friends. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

My partner and I enjoyed the fully stocked kitchen, cozy living room, and hot tub. Only con was the small shower, but all the other great things about this property make that easy to overlook. We look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane S., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Had an absolutely lovely stay at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic experience

Despite day pass restrictions being in place getting in was super easy, they had my name at the gate. The place was beautiful and in great shape when we arrived. The dishwasher was broken but we were warned ahead of time and so far I've found that dishwashers in rental properties are just broken a lot, so not a big deal. It was hot and there is no a/c but the fans do a good job and we kept the windows and doors open as soon as it cooled down every night and never had a single insect try to get inside. The hot tub was clean and in great shape and after turning the temp down a bit was pretty nice even when it was warm out. The location was incredible, the real point I think, as we were able to do a number of things like go drive 5 minutes and swim in the Merced river several times during the trip that were unique to staying in a spot like this. We had young kids so we didn't do much in the way of longer hikes but even just walking down the roads of wawona was super fun.

10/10 Excellent

Rusty H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosmite stay

This cabin was an excellent place to stay as a base for exploring Yosmite. It had all the comforts and location was great. The only issue was there was no AC during the hottest time in a hundred years, but everything else was awesome. Having several trails right out your back door was really cool. Overall this cabin is definitely a must stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Los Angeles, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and clean

We really loved this property. It was clean, cute, amazingly appointed and perfect for our weekend away. Thanks for a terrific stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Private Yosemite

We absolutely loved our stay at this home in Wawona. There was a creek out back you could hike to and through (recommend water shoes). There were waterfalls, swimming holes, and natural water slides all within walking distance. It was so much less crowded than the Yosemite Valley (although that was still only 45 min away)- our kids begged to go back to Wawona after a day in the Valley! Our 6 yr and 8 yr old boys loved it as did our dog. Giant Sequoias were just a 10 minute drive. Kitchen was well equipped, beds comfortable. Surprisingly AC not needed even in 90+ degree weather due to the great fans and cool nights that kept it cool in house during the day. Wrap around porch and jacuzzi were great. Kids have been begging to go back since we left. Love the Pine Tree Market too. We were so lucky to find this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Karin M., Los Altos Hills, CA, USA

Yosemite visit

A quaint, clean, and comfortable stay near Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017