Big Cedar is a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom that offers spectacular views of the Yosemite forest and mountains through large picture windows. This private home features central heating and air conditioning, WiFi, a washer and dryer, a dishwasher, and a fireplace with wood (provided seasonally). For entertainment, flat-screen satellite TVs are located in both the living room and the master bedroom.
The property includes a large, enclosed deck equipped with a gas BBQ, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining while enjoying the scenery.
2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 6 - Single Level - 1,021 Sq. Ft. - 620 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 of everything that Wawona has to offer, and every one of them is surrounded by the majesty of Yosemite National Park!
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Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
BBQ Gas Grill (propane provided)
Generator- Auto Start
Generator Full house power
Kitchen Amenities
Refrigerator with freezer and Ice Maker
High Chairs
Gas stove with oven
Microwave
Toaster
Dishwasher
Blender
Teapot
Coffee Maker
Garbage Disposal
Living Room Amenities
Fireplace- Wood
Crib
Flat Screen TV
Satellite
Local Channels
National Channels
DVD Player
Blue Ray
VCR (VHS)
Washer and Dryer
Washer and Dryer
Outdoor
Grill
DSL/ WIFI
DSL & WIFI
Pets
Pet Free
Sports and Adventure
Golf
Hiking
Rafting
Skiing
Swimming
Tubing Water
Rock Climbing
Snowboarding
Smoking
No Smoking
Heating or Cooling
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fans
Activities
Books
Puzzles
Attractions
Autumn Foliage
Museums
Playground
Waterfalls
Telephone
Free Local Phone Calls
Leisure
Bird Watching
Horseback Riding
Photography
Scenic Drives
Sight Seeing
Walking
Shopping
Wildlife Viewing
Groups Allowed
Group events or parties of 25 people or more 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 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
(23A) Big Cedar
Guest Review
by Linda
5/5
Overall good. Dated property, but clean.Beautiful deck..Cute and well-stocked corner store down the street. Straight forward check-in/out.Enjoyed our stay in Wawona
Guest Review
by Sally
5/5
Our cabin had everything we needed. We loved the location of the cabin, and we had a wonderful visit. If I have to suggest anything, it would be maybe a better brush to clean the barbecue.
I am so glad we decided to give it a try. I don't think we will stay anywhere else when visiting Yosemite.
Guest Review
by Ami
5/5
I almost don't want to review to keep these cabins a hidden gem. I had my wedding/elopement in Yosemite and our family all stayed in The Redwoods cabins. It's great to have everyone centrally located in the small town of Wawona and to be inside Yosemite!
Each cabin is different so check out the amenities before you book
Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
Guest Review
by Rebecca
5/5
We have stayed at The Redwoods for many years. It is our favorie place to stay for our family vacation. We found the cabin to be perfect for our family. Having A/C and a Washer and Dryer was a bonus.
Guest Review
by Steven
5/5
We have been going with our kids to the REDWOODS for 40 years. My husband went when he was 8 years old with his parents, so he's been going for 70 years. We started in Cabin 95, which was either sold back to the US government or another private person. Our last few years have been in Cabins 41A and 23A. We just love it here, and we tell all of our friends about the Redwoods cabins.
Guest Review
by Jackie
5/5
We have been coming for years, and we have always loved the Redwoods. this cabin was very clean and had everything we needed to cook our meals. Plenty of firewood to keep us warm in the evenings.
Guest Review
by Maggie
5/5
Beautiful clean cabin in the Yosemite.
Highly recommend renting a cabin through The Redwoods in Yosemite! Great location in Wawona with easy access to Yosemite and Redwoods is a professional well-run management company!!
Guest Review
by Samantha
5/5
Charming cabin. Great layout for 2 couples/families. Yosemite is magical! We will return.
Guest Review
by Monte
5/5
Great stay in a very clean and cozy cabin. We loved the location and being inside the park made for an enjoyable stay.
Guest Review
by Marilyn
5/5
Great location, clean, and quiet, with great amenities and ambiance. We would for sure stay they again!
Guest Review
by Vicki
I LOVE the Redwoods in Yosemite!!! It's my go=to place to restore my spirits and recharge my battery. I love the Sierras and having a comfortable place to stay close to Yose. Valley makes it perfect for a short or long vacation. We are so fortunate to have your nice facilities available and close enough to enjoy when we can. I've been impressed with the maintenance, quality of the lodging, and your friendly staff. Hope to be able to continue visits with my family for many more years!
Guest Review
by Elizabeth
5/5
We were pleased that the cabin was so clean and modern, especially inside. Big Cedar cabin has a great living area with a beautiful fireplace and a well stocked, modern kitchen. The furniture and beds were very comfortable. The bathrooms were clean and pleasant. A little more water pressure in the shower would have been nice. The deck is fantastic. Large and inviting. The grill was gassed up and ready to go. Sitting on the deck one morning two graceful mule deer casually strolled by. The natural effect was awesome. It is just under an hour's drive to get to Yosemite valley's main attractions. Its location in the park saves the hassle of getting permits for the park.
Guest Review
by Hovik
5/5
Great location, clean, quiet, great amenities, and ambiance. We would for sure stay they again!
Guest Review
by Susan
5/5
This was our annual winter vacation and thanks to the recent storms, there was a great deal of snow. Roads were plowed or thoroughly compacted so a 4 wheel drive had no issues getting there. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed to cook our meals. We were even the gas BBQ on the deck. WE cannot wait to come back.
Guest Review
by Molly
5/5
Amazing home and scenery would love to come back again for a longer period of time. Thank you
Guest Review
by Susan
5/5
Great place, great location!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It's spacious, clean, has everything you need, and great location. I would definitely recommend this property for anyone who likes nature, cozy and comfortable accommodations, and close proximity to major hiking areas.
Guest Review
by Lauren
5/5
Cannot wait to come back, this cabin was perfect for our family Thanksgiving. Thank you
Perfect stay.
by Lauren
5/5
We had the perfect stay in your cabin, very clean and cozy. The fireplace was wonderful and the kids had a great running in the woods.
Great Place for a retreat
by Jose
5/5
We really enjoyed our stay. There were 4 of us and we wanted to ike around Yosemite for a few days. Your cabin was the perfect base camp for us and it was nice to have air conditioning in the cabin. We enjoyed our meals on your great deck and the location was very private. We will come back next spring. Thank you
Would stay here again.
by Janet
5/5
About 45mins from the valley and about 10 minutes from the Mariposa Grove section of Yosemite. Was nice to be fairly close to the valley but then be able to get out of the busyness and to the relaxing area of Wawona. Loves relaxing on the deck at the end of the day. A small store in walking distance from the cabin has a good supply of food/necessities and even some steak brought in daily from a local butcher. The cabin is nothing fancy, but is comfortable and would stay here again.
We love it!
by Kristy
5/5
We absolutely LOVED this home.
We had a glorious 5-day stay.
I've been coming to The Redwoods for decades. We love it!
A great place!
by Mary & David
5/5
We have so much enjoyed staying in this beautiful home in such a great place. With every amenities available it really has felt like home away from home. Its our 39th anniversary and our first time in Yosemite and we have loved being here and seeing the amazing scenery. Date of stay: October 20th 2016
Wonderful time!
by The Shutterworth family
5/5
This was our 2nd time to the Redwoods, 11 years later. We love the serenity of the park, the stunning scenery and the amazing smells. It is really hard to leave.
We have felt thoroughly 'at home' and enjoyed coming back here every evening after a full day in the park. It is a fantastic cabin.
Our highlights: Glacier Point, seeing the Sequoias, swimming at Swinging Bridge, Tenaya Lake, the meadows near Yosemite Village...the list goes on.
Date of stay: August 2016
Great location!
by Dominic & friends
5/5
We have had a lovely, relaxing stay in your cabin. Our first time in Yosemite, we have enjoyed the beautiful environment of the park.
Date of stay: July 2016
Our 10th Stay !!
by The
5/5
This was our tenth time staying in this wonderful cottage/cabin! We had a great time, good weather, and lots of wildlife. The best thing about staying here in October is being able to use the fireplace, it's very enchanting. During our visit to the Valley, we were fortunate to see 10 climbers on El Capitan! Very daring!
Date of Stay: October 2015
Fantastic!
by The Hucker Family
5/5
Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home, we have had a lovely time. The children particularly enjoyed the hike to the swinging bridge and the pool there. We'll be back when the children are older and we call all hike Half Dome! Best of wishes.
Date of Stay: July 2015
We'll be Back!
by The
5/5
We've stayed at The Redwoods twice before, and this is by far the nicest home we've been in. We will definitely book this cabin for future trips and recommend it to our friends. Thank you!
Date of Stay: July 2015
First Class & Comfortable!
by Healdsburg
5/5
We appreciated and enjoyed this attractively decorated, well designed and maintained home. It is clear that serious thought was given to its design & decor. We enjoyed the deck, covered picnic table and the table and chairs with umbrella... first class and comfortable!
Date of Stay: June 2015
Wonderful Home!
by California & Germany
5/5
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this wonderful home and beautiful spot in Yosemite! We were comfortable, and enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and outdoor deck. We loved the light in the home, the many windows, and large living space. What a great vacation!
Date of Stay: May 2015
Beautiful Cabin
by The Morrison
5/5
Thank you so much for having us stay in your beautiful cabin. We all got much needed R & R. We did a couple of the the local hikes, ate at the Wawona Hotel, and used your well appointed kitchen. The weather was PREFECT! Not too hot, not too cold, and sunny. We also played some of you games and hung out on the porch. Everything was GREAT! Date of Stay: October 2014
Loved Loved this cabin!
by Metz
5/5
Beautiful! First class cabin! I traveled with my family of 3, for a 3 night stay. Very cozy and fully equipped with everything that we needed during our stay. The staff at the Redwoods were spectacular. I would not change a thing, and would highly recommend Big Cedar!
Date of Stay: November 2014
Wonderful Stay.
by Natasha
5/5
What a wonderful stay. The cabin is absolutely beautiful and the staff & service at the Redwoods was fantastic. We had a perfect New Year weekend and cannot wait to come back
Thank you for everything!
Date of Stay: January 2015
Away from the Hustle and Bustle!
by The
5/5
While other areas in Yosemite National Park are usually very crowded, the cabins at The Redwoods are private and away from the hustle and bustle. A short hike brings you to the shuttle stop where you can join in all the activities the park has to offer. After a long day of exploring the waterfalls and giant sequoias with the crowds, it is wonderful to be able to return to your very own peaceful cabin! Date of Stay: October 2013
Date of Stay: 9/23/14
by The Garcia
5/5
We really loved our stay. What a beautiful area. Great Cabin with all that you could ask for.
Date of Stay: 8/22/2013
by The
5/5
We love Yosemite and cabin 23A. The Redwoods people are the best. This was our 8th stay.
Date of Stay: 5/12/2013
by The Frye
5/5
Perfect place for our family to stay. Loved being in the park and not too far from most sights. The beds were super comfortable and the house was very clean. We would stay here again.
Date of stay: July 24-26, 2013
by The Schroeder
4/5
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cabin. We found it to be very comfortable, bright, airy and perfectly suited for our activities here in Yosemite. We had a wonderful time and hope to return soon!
Date of stay: July 6, 2013
by Conner, Peter, Julie,
5/5
This relaxing visit to Yosemite was certainly what we all needed. This was a cozy cabin that we all loved. My cousin and I had lots of fun playing your games and having water balloon fights. We especially loved the river. Which is a MUST SEE! We had so much fun riding our do-nut float down the current near the wide slow part of the river. We had a blast swimming. Another family had a friendly dog who chased a duck! The hiking trails we also pretty nice. We had fun looking for animals, and we even discovered a rattle snake!
Date of stay: June 25, 2013
by Ninnelle
4/5
A nice and quiet stay in this comfortable cabin. A bit far from the high country hiking spots but also far from the crowds!! Great organization!
Date of stay: June 2013
by Ananel
4/5
Thank you for giving us such a wonderful place to come home to after such spectacular days at Yosemite. We plan on coming back!
Perfect!
by The
4/5
Perfect place for our family to stay. Loved being in the park and not too far from most sights. The beds were super comfortable and the house was very clean. We would stay here again.
“Ideal Yosemite base”
by Edds July 2012
5/5
Big Cedar Cottage was a perfect base to explore Yosemite from Wawona. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Great kitchen and beds meant we ate and slept very well. The deck is a good size with great furniture and we used the grill every day. Quiet location at the top of a loop road close to the shop.
Our children loved the cabin and when we left our five year old daughter kissed the cabin goodbye.
Whilst there we visited:
Valley Floor Tour - good fun but the valley gets busy and very hot
Glacier Point - worth the drive to look down into the valley
Ranger talks - great fun to sit around a campfire as the sunsets
Mariposa Grove - amazing trees - take the tour to the top and walk down
Swimming in the Merced - cold but a great way to cool down at the end of a long day
The Redwoods Cabins are well orgainised and the front office is very helpful when booking
We definitely recommend your cabin!
by The
5/5
We came to Yosemite for our son's graduation trip, and we have enjoyed your place so much! You have thought of everything to make us comfortable. We have enjoyed seeing the sights and hiking some of the trails. We hope to come back again sometime and we'll definitely recommend your cabin to our friends!
Very nice cabin!
by The
5/5
This is a very nice cabin, well equipped, very clean, great view, & peaceful! Thank you!
Awesome!
by The
5/5
We came with a couple of friends from New England for 4 days, they had never been to Yosemite and were in awe of it's beauty. We had some great hikes, and enjoyed our evenings in the cabin immensely. This is our 8th (or 9th) visit to the Redwoods and your cabin is the best. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your home!
by Hazel
5/5
We enjoyed your home and the excellent weather we had while visiting Yosemite. We especially enjoyed your selection of games. We managed to make up some of our own rules since we couldn't find many of the instructions! The stars at night and the burning fire place added to the Yosemite experience. We rate your a accommodations a AAA five star!
Relaxing Trip
by The
5/5
Judy & Guy, Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home. We enjoyed it so much we changed our plans to spend as much time as possible relaxing here in the beautiful grove. When we return to Yosemite - As we most certainly will - you can be sure the first place we will seek is this slice of Heaven.
First timers!
by Lisa
5/5
This was our first time in Yosemite and we were glad to stay in such a wonderful home. Thank You for sharing your home. We really enjoyed the time relaxing. Yosemite is a beautiful place, we will be back to see more! We would love to stay here again!
Spectacular!
by Toby
5/5
This is the most spectacular place we have ever visited. After taking an accidental wrong turn we ended up at the top of Chilnualna Falls. Words cannot describe that sensational view, feeling, atmosphere and beauty. Everyone should do it! As far as, Big Cedar Lodge, we couldn't have asked for anything more! Everything we needed and beautifully furnished.
So Lucky!
by The
5/5
We feel so lucky to have found Big Cedar for our first stay in Yosemite. You really thought of everything to make this house a home. We cant wait to come back and stay again. The weather was beautiful, the waterfalls, and all the hikes were amazing!
Charming!
by The
5/5
Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful house! This place is amazing! We had a great time hiking and checking out all the waterfalls. It was nice to come back from the valley and relax in this quiet and charming place. We will be back for sure!
Thanks!
by The
5/5
Thank you for sharing your "Big Cedar" cabin. We really enjoyed our stay here. It far exceeded our expectations. It was very clean and homey. It was equipped with everything you needed. We really liked how quiet it was. Thanks again!
Wonderful!
by Cindy
5/5
We had a wonderful time at the "Big Cedar". It was so homey and comfy! This is Perfect! Thank You So much! We will surely come back here soon!
Wonderful Stay
by The
5/5
Loved our stay at your cabin. We are two couples, one from Boston and one from Chicago. Weather was perfect, deck was wonderful, and we really appreciated the well-equipped kitchen. Thank You for your wonderful stay.