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Explorers Retreat

Vacation home near Yosemite National Park in Yosemite National Park

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Badger Pass Ski Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪71 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 - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Tunnel View - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 26 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬46 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.

Explorers Retreat

Explorers Retreat 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, Sleeps up to 8

Explorers Retreat is one half of a duplex and is located inside Yosemite National Park in a small private development called Yosemite West. The home is centrally located to many of the Park's major attractions: Yosemite Valley is 20 minutes away - Glacier Point is 25-30 minutes - The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees is 35 minutes and Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Resort is located 8 miles away. Great amenities include easy, flat parking for up to 3 cars (a rare find which makes travel so much easier in every season), Air Conditioning, plus free satellite internet (not fast enough for reliable video streaming and video calling).

On the 1st floor, you’ll enter to a large open area with two benches with storage — the perfect place to sit after a day out exploring to rest and remove your shoes and boots. You’ll also find a secondary living area complete with gas fireplace, sectional sofa, and satellite TV. A guest bedroom with a queen bed and a hallway bathroom with tub/shower combination are nearby. The 2nd guest bedroom on the 1st floor has a twin over full bunk bed with a twin trundle bed. Laundry facilities are also on the 1st floor.

On the second story, you’ll find the kitchen, dining/living room area with wood floors and knotty pine ceilings. The kitchen has granite counter tops, knotty alder cabinets, gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave oven. Enjoy the view from the large 2nd floor balcony complete with a propane grill and dining table that seats six. The main living room (2nd floor) has a leather sectional, gas fireplace and flat screen HDTV/Blueray and satellite television. The dining area table seats eight plus there are 3 bar stools at the island counter. Also on the 2nd floor is a third bedroom with a queen bed. There is a full bathroom in the hallway upstairs.
Explorers Retreat is one of the best locations in the park with all of the features you need to make your Yosemite vacation a wonderful experience!

To rent both sides of the duplex, look for the listing for Climbers Retreat (please note: these duplexes do not connect inside)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Explorers Retreat Private vacation home
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Explorers Retreat Yosemite National Park
Explorers Retreat Private vacation home Yosemite National Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Explorers Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 56.4 mi (87-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Explorers Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Explorers Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.1 mi (24-min drive) from Cathedral Beach.

Does Explorers Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Explorers Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Explorers Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Explorers Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Explorers Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Explorers Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Explorers Retreat to downtown Yosemite National Park?

This vacation home is 17.6 mi away from Yosemite National Park.