Cecil's Cabin is a charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home that accommodates up to five guests. Located on the tranquil south side of the Merced River, this secluded property offers a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a washer and dryer, and air conditioning for your comfort.
The living area features a wood stove with seasonal firewood provided, satellite TV, and WiFi. Guests can enjoy two decks: an upper deck with unobstructed forest views and a lower shaded deck ideal for relaxation.
The cabin is conveniently situated one mile from the historic Wawona Hotel, local market, and golf course, and is less than 45 minutes from the Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area. It serves as an excellent home base for exploring Yosemite National Park.
2 Bedrooms - 1 Full and 1 Half Bath - Sleeps 5 - Bi-Level -1,178 Sq. Ft. - 442 Sq. Ft. Deck
No Pets Allowed. An EV charging station is available at the Main Office.
About the Area
Nestled just 4 miles inside the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is the charming and historic town of Wawona. Located at the base of Chilnualna Falls (the second-highest vertical drop waterfall in Yosemite) and home to the principal trailheads into the southern Yosemite wilderness, Wawona is also the closest town to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
Wawona has the feel of a small town but is bustling with activity! Over 160 residents, including Yosemite Park employees, live in Wawona and can be seen gathering at the town's community center, playing a pickup game of basketball at the elementary school, jogging on one of the many picturesque trails, or simply walking their dogs and baby strollers through the winding residential streets. The historic Wawona Swinging Bridge boasts the best natural water slide in the Park! The history village is filled with docents, stagecoach rides, horseback rides, and barn dances in the summer season, and the Wawona Meadow Loop offers year-round riparian meadow wildlife viewing.
Wawona was known to the local Native American Miwok as Pallachun (a good place to stay). It is located entirely within Yosemite National Park (it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area) and is located on the South Fork of the wild and scenic Merced River, on the main highway (State Route 41) from Fresno to Yosemite Valley.
Galen Clark, who helped gain preservation legislation for Mariposa Grove and what later became part of Yosemite National Park, occupied the Wawona area in 1855 and established a tourist rest and modest ranch, which he later sold and made into a hotel and resort property (the Wawona Hotel). The Wawona post office was established in 1878 and was originally called Clark's Station.
The Redwoods in Yosemite has over 120 vacation rental homes and is proud to say that all of them are located in Wawona. All are within walking distance to everything that Wawona has to offer, and every one of them is surrounded by the majesty of Yosemite National Park!
Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
BBQ Gas Grill (propane provided)
Kitchen Amenities
Refrigerator with freezer
High Chairs
Electric Stove with Oven
Microwave
Toaster
Toaster Oven
Dishwasher
Blender
Coffee Maker
Living Room Amenities
Crib
Wood Stove
TV
Satellite
National Channels
DVD Player
Washer and Dryer
Washer and Dryer
Outdoor
Grill
DSL/ WIFI
DSL & WIFI
Pets
Pet Free
Sports and Adventure
Golf
Hiking
Mountain Climbing
Mountaineering
Rafting
Skiing
Swimming
Tubing Water
Rock Climbing
Snowboarding
Smoking
No Smoking
Heating or Cooling
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fans
Wall Heaters
Mini Splits A/C
Activities
Books
Puzzles
Attractions
Autumn Foliage
Museums
Playground
Waterfalls
Health Beauty Spa
Telephone
Free Local Phone Calls
Leisure
Bird Watching
Eco Tourism
Horseback Riding
Photography
Scenic Drives
Sight Seeing
Sledding
Walking
Shopping
Wildlife Viewing
Groups Allowed
Group events or parties of 25 people or less are permitted
You can get extra towels as you need them from the front desk. Go downstairs through the door and you will see shelves on the left with clean towels.
Where can I check the road conditions?
Inside the park, your best resource for road conditions information is by calling 209/372-0200 (press 1 then 1) for the most up-to-date conditions or by visiting this web page: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
How fast is the Wifi?
All of our cabins provide WIFI. A password is required on all networks. There is also a Wi-Fi hotspot located in our office. If our office is closed, you are more than welcome to sit outside and use it. For more info on the speed and the connectivity of our connection please visit this page: https://redwoodsinyosemite.com/internet-and-data/
Are there restaurants nearby?
The nearest restaurant is in Fish Camp at Tenaya Lodge, a 10-15 min. drive.There are restaurants in Yosemite Valley (North), a 45-minute drive, and Oakhurst (South), a 30-minute drive.
Where is the nearest gas station?
There are only three gas stations located inside Yosemite National Park. One is approximately 2 miles from our office, another is in Crane Flat, and the third is in Tuolumne Meadows. We recommend getting gas in Oakhurst because it is less expensive than in the park. The Wawona gas station is located by the Post Office and Wawona General Store on Forest Dr and Highway 41..
Where can I go swimming?
Swinging Bridge, At the end of River Road and across from the school.
Where are EV stations?
At The Redwoods, we have two Chargepoint Level 2 chargers with J1772 plugs at our central office on 8038 Chilnualna Falls Road in Wawona. Besides The Redwoods charger, there are multiple Rivian chargers at the Wawona General Store. Certain Redwoods cabins also have chargers. We recommend bringing a EV charging adaptor..
Can I burn outdoors, pitch a tent, or camp outside?
NO
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Guest Reviews
(1S) Cecil's Cabin
Guest Review
by Christine
5/5
We had a great stay in Yosemite!! The cabin was the perfect spot to start our adventures and easily accommodated our whole group. 10/10 would stay there again!
Guest Review
by Stacy
5/5
The privacy afforded at this cabin and the Wawona community locally was just perfect for our family vacation of 4 for Yosemite NP.There were 2 small general stores nearby that had all that we needed for grocery and the cabin's kitchen was truly marvelously stocked with any kitchen tool, dish, or appliance we needed. The grill was also clean and ready for action.Close to Wawona Stables and the Swinging Bridge, perfect for adventures close by and inside the park to skip the lines in the morning; about 45 minutes drive to Yosemite Valley and 5 minutes to Mariposa Grove.
Guest Review
by Lauren
5/5
• Our family stayed a week at Cecil's cabin. It is right inside the national park so no need to go through the entrance each day. It's somewhat deep in the woods, a few min drive off the main road, so recommend arriving in daylight. There was a great little radio inside for old music. It was spacious and comfortable, with one bedroom upstairs and an huge basement type room with multiple beds and a second half bathroom downstairs. Each had its own heat. Cleanliness was above average which I really appreciated. It was well stocked for cooking and essentials, and we didn't need to request or purchase any extra items. Heating worked great, and the wood stove was so cozy. There was plenty of firewood available. Beds were comfortable. There is a small creek with a bridge, a short walk down the hill from your front door. We could hear the creek water from the porch, and my daughter loved playing there each morning. We drove into Yosemite for 4 of 6 days, which I think took just under 1 hour of winding mountain driving, and there is also a beautiful swinging bridge area to explore and picnic at right in Wawona, so that's nice for days you don't want to drive. There is a general store a few min drive from the cabin as well, expensive like most stores in the area. Just remember to drive to pick up your key at the office building about 10 min away (in an envelope if you arrive after hours) b4 driving to the cabin and take it back at checkout time. •
Guest Review
by Sue
5/5
A great cabin for our family of four. The cabin was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked—what a beautiful location and close to the swinging bridge.
Guest Review
by Robin
5/5
Cecil's Cabin (1S) was a great stay for my family. It is completely secluded and relaxing. I recommend Redwoods in Yosemite for your visit! The drive into the park wasn't terrible and I feel what we paid for the cabin was worth the value of what we received--quiet, beautiful night stars, laundry in our cabin, and pure nature! Wawona is a nice family friendly area--don't miss the swinging bridge!
Guest Review
by Andy
Loved it. Would recommend and would stay again. Love that it was away from the busy valley. The cabin was very clean and cozy!
Guest Review
by Martin
5/5
A very cute cabin in the woods. It was clean and cozy and just what we were looking for. We would love to visit again.
Guest Review
by MIke
5/5
Everything was perfect. We loved the cabin and will be coming back next summer.
Guest Review
by Sam
5/5
The cabin is located in a very peaceful location. It was clean and cozy. Our kids did not want to leave as they had so much fun playing in the yard and walking to the river.
Guest Review
by Sam
5/5
Amazing and perfect location. Secluded enough from neighbors but close enough to markets, etc. absolutely beautiful! The staff is so friendly and accommodating to all our needs. We will be coming back next year.
Guest Review
by Jason
5/5
This cabin was a lovely and quiet place to relax after an exciting day at the Yosemite. It was clean and spacious and perfect for us and our teens. Loved the different paintings hanging from the walls.
Guest Review
by Stephen
5/5
Very nice and clean cabin in a very nice location. The views were amazing and the cabin was perfect for our family of four.
Guest Review
by Amy
5/5
Great lcoation, clean and confortable. We would stay here again.
Guest Review
by Ginger
5/5
Great location. Walking distance to everything. The place was clean and
Cozy. Worked perfectly for our family of 5. Would definitely stay again.
Guest Review
by Maggie
5/5
We had a wonderful time at the Cabin during the end of February. The wood burning fire stove was a plus and really made the experience cozy. The cabin is in a more secluded part and really felt private. The deck was a nice place to stargaze at the end of the day as well. Thank you for a wonderful stay and vacation!
Guest Review
by Pamela
5/5
We had a lot of family fun there during the winter school break week: quiet place in the forest, many places to go around, the cabin had all we needed including fireplace and firewood, gas station, and convenience store nearby, and we were lucky to get lots of snow, which made the kids 100% happy. So very positive experience.
Guest Review
by William
5/5
Thank you for a great stay! The Redwoods In Yosemite 1S Cabin was a fun, off the beaten path stay in Wawona. On the SE corner of Yosemite National Park, They offered a nice place to stay between hiking adventures. The kitchen was fully stocked to cook for large groups of people, the beds were comfortable, and the entire cabin was incredibly clean (especially the bathrooms)! The Redwoods team was extremely communicative and helpful. Would recommend any cabin managed by this team. .
Awesome
by Chetan
5/5
We stayed in the cabin for 4 nights and wished we could have stayed for another week. The cabin was very clean and confortable with great views and a very nice walk to the swinging bridge. We did enjoy spending time in the valley but had more fun in the cabin playing games and cooking our meals. Thank you
Location, location, location
by Carlton
5/5
We loved this cabin it had the best location for the kids to run around and explore the beauty of Yosemite National park, We were very close to the swinging bridge and spent most of our time swimming in the river. We did drive to the Valley floor and enjoyed all of its wonders. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.
Loved our stay!
by Russ
5/5
We loved our stay and will book again in the future! Our kids especially loved the setup downstairs for them to do puzzles and games.
Loved our stay!
by Jason
5/5
We loved our stay and will book again in the future! Our kids especially loved the setup downstairs for them to do puzzles and games.
Great stay!
by London
4/5
The kitchen is very well equipped, we were a family of 5 living in London and on holiday in California. We have very much enjoyed our stay in this cabin, have loved swimming at swinging bridge and for the rest, Yosemite valley remains a magical place. It was a great stay!
Date of stay: August 2016
The best cabin ever!
by Chis
5/5
Our family came to this wonderful cabin for 3 nights and had a marvelous time. My sons says it was "the best cabin ever!!!". Swimming by the swinging bridge was a highlight as was hiking to Vernal Falls.
Date of stay: June 2016
Cecil's cabin is the best!
by From
5/5
We are a family of four - sisters 59 & 63 years old and 90 yr. and 85 yr. old parents - revisiting old haunts and reviving memories of Yosemite trips years ago. Cecil's cabin was THE BEST - had everything we needed to be comfortable. We think it is the greatest cabin in Wawona and we hope to return with other family members someday.
Date of stay : October 2015
Quite the Adventure!
by Brentwood
5/5
So cozy and perfect for our family of 5. This was our first time at Yosemite and it was quite the adventure! We saw the sun set from Glacier Point, we went on many trails, (Pohono trail being our favorite challenge), we saw Wawona and Bridalveil falls. The rain was an amazing tough! We had a fantastic time & we will definitely come back soon... Date of stay: September 2015
Such a great cabin!
by The Kneales
5/5
Our two boys immediately settled in downstairs to play games, while the grownups enjoyed some peace and quiet surrounded by nature. The amenities were great and it was such a great cabin! Date of Stay: August 2015
Such a cozy home away from home!
by From
5/5
We arrived after dark and loved how secluded it was. By the am we were able to see all the surrounding beauty. Out young girls loved their downstairs wing! We all enjoyed being one with nature and exploring the different parts of Yosemite!
Date of stay: June 2017
Thank you for a wonderful stay!
by Birmingham
4/5
We have had a fantastic few days staying in this well-equipped cabin! What a wonderful, peaceful setting to help us relax and plenty to do within 1 1/2's drive. We would firmly recommend a trip to Tuolumne Grove to see the Giant Sequoias there, as long as your legs can cope with the uphill walk after! Date of stay: August 2015
Amazing!
by Family from
5/5
It has been such a big experience for us! We have been to Glacier Point (twice), in Toulumne Meadows, hiked to Vernal Fall and Sentinel Dome and we loved swimming in the river at the Swinging Bridge. We have seen beautiful flowers, Sequoia trees (in Toulumne Grove) and a lot of animals. We saw a bear only a few miles from the house! Amazing! Date of stay: July 2015
Perfect place to stay!
by Copeland
5/5
Our favorite part of our stay here was swimming in the little river! It was so cool, refreshing, fun, and relaxing! We also enjoyed watching the animals and birds on the balcony. This house was the perfect place to stay - cozy, comfortable, nice & surrounded by the beautiful forest. Date of stay: June 2016
House was perfect!
by From
5/5
Enjoyed the beauty of nature around the house and everywhere we went. House was perfect - it's what we were looking for. Did the Half Dome hike - extremely grueling but glad we did it!
Dat of stay: July 2015
Its a lovey home1
by Rigatoni
4/5
It's a lovely home, we totally enjoyed staying at this cabin - gazing on the trees through the windows, playing silly card games and sipping some great wine next to rustic fireplace. This visit will be fresh in my mind for a long time. We had a wonderful time, it was a very memorable stay. Date of stay: April 2016
Lovely Place
by The Verket
5/5
You have a lovely place here. Thank you fro sharing your home with us. We have 3 boys and they enjoyed the "woodsy" environment and the fireplace. What a wonderful place to spend our New Year. We didn't even mind when the power went out in the rain storm. We gathered together by the fireplace and played card games by candle/lantern light. It was quite an adventure and we will remember it forever. Other than that we also enjoyed Badger pass. Again thank you and have a very Happy New Year! Date of Stay: December 2014
Beautiful Home
by The Bromfield
5/5
A beautiful home in a beautiful place. Thanks you for having us in you wonderful home, we enjoyed every second here. Can't wit to come back again. Date of Stay: October 2014
Comfy, Cozy Cabin
by The Maxwell
4/5
Thank you so much for opening up your home to us. We found it to be such a comfy, cozy home, and looked forward to "coming home" here every night. The views from the deck were spectacular and we all enjoyed BBQ'n out there! The river was close by and the kids loved that. Thanks again for making our summer vacation so memorable this year! Date of Stay: August 2014
Ideal Location
by The Makin
5/5
We couldn't have picked a more prefect cabin. This was in such an ideal location and we enjoyed our time so much! We were close to The Swinging Bridge and the river. We found everything we needed in the cabin and enjoyed BBQ every night. We can't wait to come back to this magical place! Thanks so much! Date of Stay: August 2014
All the Comforts of Home
by The Petersen
5/5
We enjoyed the cabin & it's location so much! It had all the comforts of home & we enjoyed not only the Park, but the beautiful location here & the river. The front desk staff gave us some great tips about what to do & see in the area & we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We hope to com back one day & make many more memories. Date of Stay: May 2014
Yosemite Park!
by The Martin
4/5
Date of stay July 2, 2013
Thank you for making your cabin available! We loved the accommodations. Everything we needed was provided. Very comfortable for our family of 5. We loved visiting your cabin in Yosemite Park.
Comforts of Home
by The
5/5
Thank you for our wonderful stay in Yosemite. We were here for 3 nights and did so many things. We really loved the view from the balcony and how quite it was. Best view! We saw 2 coyotes and many deer. Thanks for providing all the comforts of home.
Date of Stay: June 2013
Lovely Cabin
by The Newcomb
4/5
Date of Stay June 7, 2013
Very, very nice! We had a fantastic week at your house. More than enough room for a family with older kids! Thanks so much.
Lovely Secluded Cabu\in
by The
4/5
We love the seclusion if this cabin. The views were awesome and the home was very comfortable!
Date of Stay: March 2012
Wonderful Warm Cabin
by T.
4/5
What a wonderful place this is! The deck is the personality of the cabin. We spent several hours reading, eating, and enjoying the view.
Date of Stay: November 2012
We'll be Back
by The
5/5
We had a wonderful time in your cabin. We loved the area, and being able to walk to the river was great. We hiked, swam, biked all over the valley and Wawona. Sad to leave, but we will be back.
Date of Stay: June 2012
We always have a great time.
by The
5/5
We love everything!
Lovely Secluded Cabin
by The
4/5
We love the seclusion if this cabin. The views were awesome and the home was very comfortable.
Wonderful Warm Cabin
by The
5/5
What a wonderful place this is! The deck is the personality of the cabin. We spent several hours reading, eating, and enjoying the view.
We'll be Back
by The
5/5
We had a wonderful time in your cabin. We loved the area, and being able to walk to the river was great. We hiked, swam, biked all over the valley and Wawona. Sad to leave, but we will be back.