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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Yosemite National Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Badger Pass Ski Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite West stay.With a stay at this Yosemite West vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sierra National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Yosemite National Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Tunnel View - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 32 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬43 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.

Bears Den & Little Bear

The Bears Den upper floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps eight comfortably. The master bedroom has a California King bed and the other two bedrooms each have queen beds, and there is a queen sofa bed in the living room. The master bath has a stall shower and the 2nd bathroom has a shower over the tub. Granite counters are in both baths. The spacious kitchen has granite counters and top of the line stainless steel appliances. The cabinets are knotty alder rustic appearance. There is a very large peninsula bar with 4 bar stools. The dining table comfortably seats 8. The living room has a gas fireplace with a river rock surround, hearth and mantle. The living room, dining room and kitchen are open and airy with a vaulted pine ceiling. The living room has a bookshelf/entertainment center with flat screen TV equipped with built-in DVD/CD player, and is hooked up to satellite. The many windows look out to the large front deck with a forest view. A gas BBQ is available for outdoor cooking.



The Little Bears Den is located on the lower floor and has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with a shower over the tub. This bathroom also has a granite counter. Each bedroom has a queen bed and sleeps 4 comfortably. The charming living room/dining room combo has a dining nook that will accommodate 4 people. There is a propane wood stove in the living room. There is a flat screen TV equipped with built-in DVD/CD player and is hooked up to satellite. The kitchen has granite counter tops, oak cabinets and top of the line stainless steel appliances. Satellite WiFi is available but is not fast enough to support video streaming and video calling.



Parking is all on paved, concrete driveway and will accommodate 5 vehicles over summer months, 3 over parking spots over winter months for Bears Den. For your safety, there are motion sensor lights and low voltage lights outdoors.




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Property manager

Yosemite's Scenic Wonders Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

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

  • No pets allowed

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

Bears Den & Little Bear Yosemite National Park
Bears Den & Little Bear Private vacation home
1235176313

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bears Den & Little Bear to the airport?

This vacation home is 56.3 mi (86-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bears Den & Little Bear have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bears Den & Little Bear to the beach?

This vacation home is 13 mi (24-min drive) from Cathedral Beach.

Does Bears Den & Little Bear offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bears Den & Little Bear?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bears Den & Little Bear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bears Den & Little Bear?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bears Den & Little Bear have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bears Den & Little Bear have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bears Den & Little Bear to downtown Yosemite National Park?

This vacation home is 17.3 mi away from Yosemite National Park.

Bears Den & Little Bear Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin

Beautiful cabin and a beautiful location. The fireplace was great and the beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Monique R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

All good…a bit warm, but we can’t fault the homeowner for that! WiFi was listed as being active at the home but it is password protected and we were refused access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and roomy.

Very nice property. Large family room and deck give you lots of space for larger groups. The kitchen was nice but a minimal number of glasses are provided for a unit this size. Be aware there are NO laundry facilities. The table will seat 6 adults comfortably, not the 8 that is advertised. One of the upstairs bedrooms is missing a screen on the window.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mani M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place.

Nice property. Only internet missing caz no cell phone service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

ANN M.

Liked: Cleanliness

WiFi

Really need to share WiFi password with guests going forward. All phones automatically show available networks and it was obvious the property is equipped with internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Keny P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bad bad bad

The cabin has no WiFi or AC. Rented it in the middle of the summer so it was like being inside an oven the whole time. The property has no lighting to cover the parking spot outside so it’s very difficult for people to unload bags at night. Overall it’s not worth the price, better to stay further and drive the extra 30-40 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Satenderpal B.

Amazing place

This was our first trip to Yosemite for the whole family. We loved our stay at big bears den as much as the Yosemite. Great accommodation. Great memories of this place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abhijeet D.

Great location. Very good house

We were a party of 12. Had a good time. The house was very clean. Everything worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Virginia H., Orange County, CA

Nice clean quiet home inside the park

We rented both units which was comfortable for all 9 adults in our party. The home was very clean upon arrival and we appreciated the easy check in by going straight to the house with our door code that was provided via email. I would recommend arriving during daylight as finding it the first time is a bit tricky, but after the first time it’s easy. We saw deer, birds, and even a turkey in the yard. In the downstairs unit you can hear the occupants above you walking around and using the facilities. Be aware that the house has no WiFi or cell service. You have to drive down the street to the office in order to get WiFi. Also note that you don’t have access to the house laundry. We were used to homes that did have the laundry accessible so with all our dirty hiking clothing it would have been helpful to have. But overall the stay was great, it’s close proximity to the park was great for all our days of hiking. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Dana W.

No AC, No Internet and no cell service on any carrier.

The temperatures were in the mid 90s F w/no AC. No cell service, and no internet unless you drove/walked a quarter mile to the "office" and either connected from the driveway or from 10am - 7pm the office was "open" so you could connect in air-conditioned comfort. The cabin is a duplex and is of super cheap construction, obviously purpose built to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., California

Perfect place for our family to gather. Quiet, clean and comfortable.

Even though it was a 30 minute drive into the park, we loved the quiet and beautiful location. Each day we had a different and amazing adventure. Our kids and grandkids all had a comfortable place to sleep and relax for the week. We would highly recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Janet Z.

well designed home

Our extended family of ten people, 6 adults and 4 children overall enjoyed our stay. We used both units. Being from Houston, we are used to air conditioning and these homes do not have it. Being there in July meant 90 degree days and this house was warm during the day. However, there are many ceiling and upright fans. The ceiling fan in the master bedroom was broken and that was missed by the occupants. We enjoyed using the grill on the patio and dining outside really was enjoyable. Finding the house for the first time was a bit difficult and I would recommend doing so in day light. After that first time, we were fine in getting in and out and getting away from the Yosemite Valley 4th of July week crowds was great. The upstairs kitchen had sufficient cooking dishes and utensils (we used that one for the whole family). The downstairs living area is a bit noisy when those upstairs are moving around so we just asked for consideration in the morning until everyone was up. If only renting half, I suggest renting upstairs to avoid that issue. We had some complaints about some of the beds but on the other hand, we all slept after long days hiking. The house does not usually allow use of the laundry facilities but we appreciated some flexibility since we had 4 active children. WIFI at the office was important for our working family members.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017