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Apple Tree Bear House

Yosemite National Park vacation home with kitchen

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Interior
Dining
Outdoor spa tub
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Cemetery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Wawona Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪77 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

In Yosemite National Park .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Yosemite Cemetery and 2 miles (3 km) of Pioneer Yosemite History Center with a stay here. Wawona Golf Course and Wawona Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yosemite Cemetery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pioneer Yosemite History Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wawona Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪White Chief Mountain Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya Lodge - ‬15 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.

Apple Tree Bear House

The front of the house features a 44 foot, 500+ square foot deck that looks across to wide-open parkland. There is a propane barbecue for outside grilling that’s only steps from the kitchen and a picnic table with a large umbrella that provides comfortable outdoor seating. The back deck features a covered gazebo over the hot tub that is steps from both master bedrooms. Towels are provided.

The spacious, open living room/dining room/kitchen features a cozy propane fireplace that provides a comfortable ambiance on cold nights. A wide granite peninsula separates the dining room from the kitchen. The dining room table allows space for 6 to 8 people, plus more seating at the bar. The kitchen has most everything needed to cook your favorite meal, including an ice cream maker.

The downstairs master bedroom features a queen-size log bed and a twin bed with a trundle. The bathroom has both a shower and a unique, large soaking tub great for both adults and kids. A sliding glass door opens to the back deck and hot tub. The third bedroom features a log queen bed with a bathroom directly across the hall. One of the couches in the living room makes into a comfortable queen bed providing yet another separate sleeping area.

The upstairs master bedroom has a Cal-King bed with a gas-log fireplace and a wall-mounted TV. Enjoy the comfortable window seat to read a book or take a nap on. The newly remodeled bathroom has a walk-in shower.

A short hike from the house takes you to the lower Chilnualna Falls, swinging bridge, or several swimming holes in the South Fork of the Merced River. Avid hikers might enjoy a more strenuous hike to the top of upper Chilnualna Falls that continues on to the top of Wawona Dome. Wawona is a truly unique place to base your exploration of the world-famous Yosemite National Park.

Inside the community of Wawona, often known as the “quiet” part of Yosemite, is the beautiful and historic Wawona Hotel with its tennis courts and 9 hole golf course, the pioneer history center where you and your family can take a ride in Burl “Buckshot” Mayer’s two horse-powered stagecoaches. Wawona also boasts the only public horseback riding stables and one of the two gas stations in Yosemite.

Catch the free shuttle bus to the majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias that’s 6 miles away. Of course, you won’t want to miss the scenic 45-minute drive over the mountain to the spectacular Yosemite Valley, or majestic Glacier Point overlooking the valley below. During winter enjoy the family-friendly ski area of Badger Pass, or continue down to Yosemite Valley to see the breathtaking winter scenes and skate in the outdoor ice skating rink. Then return to the ambiance of Apple Tree Bear House for a relaxing evening in the hot tub, or enjoying an evening of games and puzzles. Read the lyrical story of where the name of the house derived, and take the book home for a keepsake if you chose, compliments of the owners

AMENITIES
· 3 Bedrooms
· 3 Bathrooms
· Accommodates 10
· Fully equipped Kitchen
· Wood burning fireplace
· Central Heating
· Fully Air Conditioned
· Dishwasher with soap supplied
· Washer and Drier with detergent supplied
· 2 High Definition Dish Network Satellite TVs with DVR
· DVD/CD player
· Propane BBQ
· Jacuzzi Hot tub
· Foosball
· Wifi
· Unlimited Free calling within the Continental United States
· Spacious Parking for up to 3 cars year around
· Games puzzles history books
· Sorry, No Pets Allowed

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

1235176309
Apple Tree Bear House Private vacation home
Apple Tree Bear House Yosemite National Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Apple Tree Bear House to the airport?

This vacation home is 40.9 mi (81-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Apple Tree Bear House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Apple Tree Bear House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Apple Tree Bear House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Apple Tree Bear House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Apple Tree Bear House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Apple Tree Bear House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Apple Tree Bear House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Apple Tree Bear House to downtown Yosemite National Park?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from North Wawona.

Apple Tree Bear House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was great, kitchen was beautiful, deck had a beautiful view and we had deer walk right up to the driveway. Worked out perfectly for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay and the property is beautiful. We’d love to come back in the winter sometime. The power went out for the last 16 hours of our stay which is out of the control of the host and not remotely their fault but they didn’t answer when I called about how to properly check out without power. I think I figured it out anyway though. The house and amenities were perfect and the location was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The house is clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip to Yosemite

Very impressed with this property. It exceeded our expectations. It was conveniently located, very well stocked, and comfortable. What a wonderful bonus to have the hot tub and game room. Our only complaint is the puzzles. We tried and put away 3 different puzzles. Each puzzle in the house’s collection had several missing pieces making them much more difficult which became a running joke for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jil T.

Liked: Cleanliness

better than expected

Sometimes photos of rentals make them seem "larger than life", but in the case of the Apple Tree Bear House, the real deal was better than could be expressed by photos. The charming details were many. Wish we had more time to spend there!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sally h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for a large family

We were only here for 2 days, but the house had everything we could possibly need. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had all the amenities and the game room downstairs was fun. The hot tub out back was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

carmela m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite great stay

Pros: spotlessly clean, kitchen well stocked with great appliances, outdoor hot tub was awesome after hikes, comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood with convenient small general store and walk to Chilnualna Falls hike and swinging bridge over river. Cons: None. Just go.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place to stay

We really enjoyed staying at this place. It had everything we needed for cooking. We enjoyed the hot tub after a long day in the park. It was a perfect size so you didn’t fell like you were on top of everyone. We will definitely stay here again when we come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very spacious well-kept home. The owners clearly have taken great pride in providing guests with all the special touches to offer a cozy & comfy experience. Everything worked well. We loved the book about the story of the house, which will remain a treasure and will allow our grandson to remember his trip with us. Two easy suggestions are: (1) Cleaning the ceiling grate in the bathroom (dusty) (2) Providing a few tissue boxes Thanks so much for an outstanding stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Star Property

A truly great property. You've seen the beautiful pictures and know the great location, but this house is also roomy enough to hold two families (4 adults and 4 kids) comfortably, cozy and warm even during our winter stay, has high quality mattresses and bedding (a pet peeve of mine in vaction rentals), high quality hot tub, foosball and ping pong. 5 stars across the board!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home.

We loved this home! Every room had its own bathroom. It was so cozy. Highly recommend and would go back. My only complaint is the property managers called 3 times at 8.30pm To welcome us and they called from The home phone. We had kids sleeping so We hung up. They called 2 more times and We’re rude to us. Other than that the home was so perfect for us and the 3 young kids we had there! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Armina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was excellent place

👍TY
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay for visiting Yosemite

Very nice place. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Property was beautiful and just as described in listing. Kitchen was fully equipped and clean. There was a bunch if white spiders in garage and bedroom closets which is my one complaint. Walking distance from numberous hikes and photo shots. Very clean Property. We are already talking about a next visit and using the same house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a getaway.

100% recommend any of the cabins in “the redwoods of Yosemite” area. I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cesar R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house great location

Excellent!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Stacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

FANTASTIC!!!

The house was in great condition, perfect location, and fantastic amenities. We watched the deer in the meadow across us at night while we grilled and ate dinner on the deck. The creek and other paths are close, and the spa was a welcome respite after long hikes in the park. PERFECT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay inside Yosemite Park gates

Great Property inside the park gates... it was nice to not have to wait in the long car line to enter the park each day. About an hour drive to Yosemite Valley area, but lots of great hikes close to the house too. The hot tub was a great addition and the a/c worked wonderfully. Property was clean and ready for us upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our vacation in Yosemite and our 2 night stay in Wawona. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the house. The jacuzzi was clean and really nice. We didn't spend a lot of time in the house because we were enjoying the outdoors but we did enjoy the time spent there. The only thing that I wish we knew is that we had to supply paper towels. We only had 1/2 of a roll there. Not that big a deal, just an observation. Overall is was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Indu M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite stay

Excellent and clean - inside Yosemite with good size rooms and excellent amenities- will love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Yosemite Getaway!

The house was extremely well stocked, neat, comfortable and a great location. It literally had everything we needed in the kitchen and beyond! I mean there's a slow cooker, an ice cream maker, a blender and more! There were basic spices and oil as well. Tons of space, fun games and puzzles. It was awesome! My only true disappointment was that the fireplace was "broken" by a previous tenant and I was not informed of this. I would have liked to know and perhaps been given the option to swap properties since I am a fireplace freak and we were REALLY looking forward to using the fireplace. Also, more paper towels are a definite must have :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness

So Comfortable in Yosemite

This was our first visit to Yosemite and this house was wonderful. It is inside the National Park and a short drive from Mariposa Grove where we walked among the giant sequoias. The house itself is warm and inviting with really comfortable armchairs and sofas, a large and well appointed kitchen and three great bedrooms each with its own bathroom. It is so nice to arrive in a new place and find that there are some essential items in the cupboard, salt and pepper and oil, but also tin foil and paper towels. We in turn left sone of our non perishables for the next lucky guests. The management were friendly and readily contactable. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

What a treat! They thought of everything! The on demand water heater meant no one took a cold shower. The hot tub was clean and very relaxing! I can't say enough about how great the location is.... You just walk or the front door and you're on a trail to chilnualna falls! I would stay here again! Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019