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Bruin's Den

Yosemite National Park vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
TV, DVD player, table tennis
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Children's area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wawona, California
  • Place, Yosemite Cemetery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pioneer Yosemite History Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wawona Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪76 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 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Yosemite Cemetery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pioneer Yosemite History Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Wawona Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wawona Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 28 min drive - 21.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wawona Dining Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Chief Mountain Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬17 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.

Bruin's Den

Your opportunity to rent a beautiful cabin in Yosemite National Park in the quaint town of Wawona awaits. This comfortable family friend home situated 5 miles from Yosemite's South Gate will welcome you with the warmth of wood accents, large windows providing forest views, a large updated kitchen that opens into a dining and living space and thoughtfully well-spaced bedrooms including a master bedroom with en suite bath and a kids room with bunk beds. More than 1000 sq ft of decking provides ample space to relax outdoors in the summer or to build a snowman in the winter. Enjoy a hike to the river or Chilnualna Falls; visit the Wawona library and historic pioneer town, have dinner at the nearby Big Trees hotel and golf course. Being insideYosemite National Park, you have so much more to enjoy -- The Valley Floor, Glacier Point (within 45 minutes drive), Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area (within 30-35 minutes drive), and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (reopening 2017).



The first bedroom has a queen bed. The second room has a twin over twin and a twin over full futon bunk bed, there is a TV with Direct TV satellite and a DVD player. The master bedroom has a king bed and its own private bathroom. The living room hosts a large LED TV with Direct TV. Enjoy a BBQ on the large deck, we provide the propane. This home has wifi and long distance calling in the continental US so you can stay connected on your trip. There is a convenience store walking distance from the home where you can pick up any last minute items you may have missed. Centrally located and full of family amenities, The Bruins Den is the perfect place for your family getaway.

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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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • 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

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

Vrbo Property
Bruin's Den Private vacation home
Bruin's Den Yosemite National Park
Bruin's Den Private vacation home Yosemite National Park
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bruin's Den to the airport?

This vacation home is 41 mi (80-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bruin's Den have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Bruin's Den offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bruin's Den?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bruin's Den?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bruin's Den?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bruin's Den have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bruin's Den have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bruin's Den to downtown Yosemite National Park?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from North Wawona.

Bruin's Den Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location & property. House VERY well maintained. Extremely comfortable, kitchen stocked with any & everything needed. Instructions were detailed & easy to follow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Darrell B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros:1. The home was very clean.2. The location is inside the park.Cons:1. The teak outdoor dining set is not well maintained and needs to be sanded.2. The home has does not have air conditioning (this really should be listed in the description). Additionally, the home has very poor air circulation and a small amount of working windows.3. The patio door in the master bedroom does not have a screen.With all provided fans running and windows open, the inside temps stayed above 85 degrees well into the night and early morning hours.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Cabin

Excellent cabin. Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Getaway

Lovely cabin inside the park at Wawona, clean & comfortable, well stocked with amenities. Kids loved it, would stay here again !
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wawona

Beautiful QUIET location. NO CROUDS! Yosemite Valley was stunning. Mariposa Grove of giant Sequoias was only 2 miles away and was absolutely beautiful. Great family plce to stay. Loved the seclusion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Perfectly provisioned. Architecturally interesting home. Great lay out for family. Clean. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get-a-way

Great park, great property. Perfect place to stay for your Yosemite adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed staying at this property and look forward to booking this house again in the future!

This house was clean and had a great feel to it. We enjoyed our evening ping pong games and hanging out on the deck. Nicely decorated and well taken care of. Thank you!🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Xindi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet house in a convenient location

This is the best house I've stayed since I used Homeaway app. Very sweet house. lots of utensils, pots and pans. There's a grocery store just a few minutes walk. The only downside for us was the master bedroom was a bit too chilly. It'd be perfect for summer tho. We would definitely come back here for our next Yosemite trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visiting Yosemite from out of the country

Great appliances and utensils Great sleeping accommodations Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ken b., Cayucos Ca.

great house

great house well stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

A lovely house for a family vacation

Nicer than the picture. Everything easy to use. Good park information. Great mattresses and sheets. More bathroom amenities would have been a nice touch. Ie. shampoo, cream rinse, lotion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shamarah G.

Great house in a great location!

This was a very comfortable place for a family of seven to make a home base while we explored Yosemite. Everything was perfect...we especially liked the reading nook with all of the bears. We will be renting this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn L.

Cozy home

My family enjoyed staying at the Bruin's Den. It was a cozy home that suited us just right. The boys loved to hang out in the window nook. It was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was beautiful and had everything we needed. I would recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017