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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.

Reviews

Explorers Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean; having Wifi and air conditioning was great, especially in the July heat wave. Only note for families is that the Village Store is about 35 minutes away, so bring a cooler when grocery shopping. It was a great house for a family of 4, plenty of space and kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Monterey

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in park

The home was warm for us when we showed up the cleanliness was amazing and two living areas made it great for the family. The beds were comfortable and I highly recommend this home for a family wanting to stay inside the park.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended family travelling from NZ

Fantastic place to stay. Had everything we needed & very handy to Yosemite valley
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay in Yosemite Natl Park outside valley

Comfortable, clean stay for our nights after exploring the park. We had everything we needed. Checkout is quick - trash and dishwasher only. No linen pickup etc. Great spot! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

Great home at the end of the neighborhood, which made it very quiet and peaceful. The listing is accurate, and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Earlier reviews mentioned that shampoo, soap, etc. aren't provided. They do provide hand soap, dish soap, and tablets for the dishwasher. The closest small store is about a 35-minute drive, and a major grocery store is about an hour away, so plan ahead. Previous reviews also mentioned that the internet is spotty, which was true for us as well due to some snowy weather that came through during our stay. But once that passed, it was running again. There is no cell signal at the house and the surrounding area, so plan ahead and download Google Maps or something similar. The property manager was helpful with our questions. Overall, this was a great home for our family stay and we enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kaleb Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yosemite Retreat

Overall and great property but neither bathroom has shampoo so bring your own. The knives in the kitchen are nearly unusable due to how dull they are and there’s no sharpener provided. We ended up using our own pocket knife to prep dinner. Other than that, we really enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Quang M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Calm neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Good base of operations to explore Yosemite

We enjoyed our stay. The property met our expectations. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of room to spread out. With temperatures over 100 we were happy the air conditioning was on when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inside the park home run

The property is inside Yosemite National Park but far enough from the tourist areas that it is quiet at night.l It is well-equipped and well-maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

I would recommend anyone to this property. I loved the location and the comfort. We had a great time

Professional and prompt. We called to inquire about the TV and they sent someone immediately to help us. My family loved this location and and home. Cozy and clean. Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danna J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Easy, clean, very functional and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

M F.

Liked: Cleanliness

No Power, No Refund

Could be a great place if they had a back up generator for when the power goes out = no light in the bathrooms at all, no tv of course, NO HOT WATER, no cooking...ANd they would not refund any part of the payment. And this happens often, since there are other reviews mentioning the power outage in the comments.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Amazing location and well-stocked house!

You can't get a better location within the valley. Clean, well equipped house that was perfect after long days on the trails. Very quiet and easily accessible. The coffee table was missing in the upstairs living room which was odd, but not a deal breaker (but getting one would be a good idea!).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janel H.

Spacious and clean!

This 3 bedroom home worked well for our family in our 3 days at Yosemite. It took us 30 minutes to drive from the house to the valley (around 8 am in early June with little traffic) and it was nice to get out of the crowd in the valley at the end of the day. Since dinner options in the park are very limited, we stopped at a grocery store before we got to the park and bought groceries for breakfast and dinner. The home is very well stocked, but there are no condiments or ingredients other than Folgers coffee, sugar packs, salt and pepper, so be prepared to bring everything you need to cook. Very clean and the management does a good job providing information about the home and the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin E.

Great Yosemite holiday

Lovely property, perfect for us as 2 families travelling together. It had everything we needed and plenty of space for the kids to run amok downstairs. Upstairs is quite hot with no a/c but the fans provided helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017