Escape to the peaceful charm of Squirrel’s Nest, a cozy and romantic one-bedroom cabin designed for the perfect mountain getaway. Featuring a luxurious king bed and accommodations for up to two guests, this inviting retreat is nestled just a short stroll from the beautiful South Fork of the Merced River.
Inside, the warm and welcoming living room offers a crackling fireplace with seasonal firewood provided, along with satellite TV and complimentary WiFi for your comfort and entertainment.
Step outside onto the private deck and enjoy the fresh mountain air while grilling on the gas BBQ, dining outdoors, or simply relaxing in the comfortable seating surrounded by nature. Whether you’re seeking adventure or a quiet retreat, Squirrel’s Nest is the perfect place to unwind and experience the beauty of Yosemite
1 Bedroom - 1 Bath - Sleeps 2 - Single Level -625 Sq. Ft. - 589 Sq. Ft. Deck
No Pets Allowed. Does not have air conditioning. 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 in their language 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 110 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!
At the Front Office downstairs, there are 3 washer and 3 dryers, no coins are needed just bring your own detergent and softener.
Is the tap water drinkable?
Yes
Where can I get extra towels?
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 Review
by Angie
5/5
I had such a lovely time staying in my little Squirrel's Nest cabin. There was more than enough room for just me. Very spacious and had all the things I needed for cooking in the kitchen. My favorite part was the big deck. I spent most of my time out there; it's so peaceful.
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by Saba
5/5
It was PERFECT!
Guest Review
by Marhsa
5/5
We have been coming to The Redwoods for years. This cabin was great for the two of us. It was clean and cozy with plenty of firewood for the beautiful fireplace. The staff at The Redwoods always welcomes us with a friendly smile and are very helpful. See you next year!
Guest Review
by Yen
5/5
This is our first time visiting Yosemite, and we feel very lucky to have secured a cabin for our stay.
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by Eddie
5/5
It was a wonderful stay at your cabin. The cabin was clean and we loved the location being so close to the river.
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by Aaron
5/5
This is the best place to stay while visiting the park. The cabin was clean and cozy. It had a great rock fireplace that kept us warm in the evenings. So happy that we found you. We will be back in the summer.
Guest Review
by James
5/5
Lovely lodge with everything we could have needed and in a great location for Yosemite Valley and so amazing local treks too, I'd highly recommend it!
Guest Review
by Chirs
5/5
We were able to check in 20 minutes early, which was nice due to we were both working remotely! The wifi was perfect! The cabin's highlight is the fireplace and unlimited firewood, it was quite cold so it was so nice to have a wonderful fire every evening. The location is beautiful, every window looks into the woods, or at another log cabin. There is a small market in walking distance which we frequented.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
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by Patrick
5/5
Cozy cabin with a nice deck to relax on after a long day in Yosemite. Even though there are a lot of cabins nearby it is very quiet.
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by Sean
5/5
2nd-time staying with the Redwoods In Yosemite. Great communication about possible fire issues and park issues. We will be back!
Guest Review
by Debra
5/5
Cozy cabin with a nice deck to relax on after a long day of hiking in Yosemite. Even though there are other cabins around you it was still very quiet.
Guest Review
by Tom
5/5
This cabin was amazing! Very clean and cozy! Loved being inside the gates of the park. Would definitely go again!
Guest Review
by Oliver
5/5
My wife and I had a perfect mini-vacation in Yosemite, we just love this adorable cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite.
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by Michelle
5/5
This is a great little cabin perfect in everyway. It was clean and so cozy. We only stayed for a few days and spent some time in the Valley, but enjoyed the little town of Wawona the most.
Guest Review
by Betty
5/5
It was a beautiful and clean place. We had a great time there. There's a beautiful deck in the back. We spotted a few deer almost daily. Cannot wait to come back.
Cute cabin
by Anne
5/5
Cute cabin close to Mariposa Grove with a real fireplace! If you forget something there is a little well-stocked convenience store nearby. I would stay here again.
Lovely cabin
by Robbie
5/5
It is an absolutely lovely cabin! Very clean inside and out a short walk to the river down below, we tried fishing but had no luck, maybe next time. We would love to come back to the lovely cabin in the springtime as the waterfalls in the Valley were very low and we think that the spring would be a perfect time to visit again. Thank you for sharing your lovely cabin with us.
Absolutely Beautiful
by Maggie
5/5
This property is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and quiet. We felt at home in the community from our first night to our last day. There is a mix of permanent residents and travelers but everyone is so friendly and welcoming.
The cabin is surprisingly bigger than you would expect from the pictures. The kitchen is stocked with every utensil, cookware item and dish that you could need. We grilled food on the deck (BTW- the deck is spacious with lounge chairs and a full picnic table with umbrella) and lounged at night to gaze at the stars, which I highly recommend.
There is a ton of space between cabins and you really cannot hear your neighbors unless they are extremely loud, which never happened during our stay. The sound that you hear most is the rushing river which is about a block away.
The community and property has a very peaceful and tranquil vibe. Native American influences and dedications can be found throughout the community.
The property is centrally located between Yosemite Valley and Oakhurst. It will take a half-hour to one-hour drive to get to either location.
I highly recommend a stay in this community. You will not regret it.
Over the top!
by Kelly
5/5
If you want to stay in the cabins with the social distancing requirements and cleaning, this is the place, the clean is over the top. And I want to give thanks to the administration that took care of all my requuirements or doubts about this trip, thay are +A on communication, and more if is a first time in Yosemit lime me 5 stars to Jason the maintenance guy that help me out during my stay. the location is perfect and would highly recommend the Redwoods in Yosemite. We will be back for sure.
It was amazing!
by Netherlands
4/5
This place makes everything feel like a holiday. It's so relaxing, and so amazing.
Date of Stay: November 2016
Too many favorite spots!
by Boston
5/5
Coming back to the Redwoods in Yosemite is always a much needed rest after our days of hiking. Last year we planned this trip around the Tuolumne Meadow area. Cathedral Lake, (lower) won the best spot because it was secluded and had totally different landscaping. Next year. Thank you for such great lodging for our vacations in Yosemite.
Date of stay: June 2015
So glad we made the trip!
by Cresco
5/5
Clouds and rain did not hamper our visit with my In-laws. Health conditions and all, our lovely time in this cabin surrounded by such beauty made our family time wonderful. Planning our next trip before we have even left. Thank you for sharing your home.
Date of stay: May 2015
Wedding Anniversary
by Ventura
4/5
Hike Buena Vista Loop, above and past Chilnualna Falls and got back to cabin to enjoy steaks, wine and watched a storm roll in. Beautiful Sunset from the deck. Can't wait to come back.
Date of stay: June 2014
Just Plain Special
by Rancho Cordova
5/5
52nd birthday party celebration in the Redwoods! A very relaxing stay doing what ever we felt like doing: strolling, Ahwahnee shopping, making smores in the fire and smiling head to toe. This place is just plain special!
Date of stay: March 2015
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!
by Whitter
4/5
Great hiking through the giant sequoia trees, enjoyed the Yosemite falls and Bridalveil Falls. Outstanding pictures to take home. Thank you for the comfortable and quiet cabin and the enjoyable nights around a nice fire.
Date of stay: January 2015
Honeymoon Bliss
by Porterville
4/5
Loved our stay and everything was great. Listening to the rain and watching the river flow was so nice. Our time was too short, so we will come back again.
Date of stay: May 2015
Surprisingly warm
by Britian
3/5
Winter was rather warm, but it afforded us to see many sights. Glacier Point Road was open, so we watched a sunrise and a sunset, climbed Yosemite Falls and ate lunch under Half Dome! Had coffee around the fire place at Ahwahnee and met Alex Honnold, a top notch free climber. Squirrels Nest is a cozy and comfortable place. Wood was easy to find and build our fires with and we BBQ every night. We will visit again.
Date of stay: November 2014
Sunsets and stars seekers galore.
by United
5/5
Weather was perfect for our hikes and the drive to Glacier point in sunlight and returning in total darkness was our favorite adventure, but what sealed our beautiful days as complete were the warm fires in the fireplace to relax around.
Date of stay: October 2014
A Deer family!
by Ireland
4/5
Unbelievable park! Walking to the cabin a family of 3 deers welcomed us with their beauty as they stared at us. The Sequoias trees are giants among the other trees, and the swinging bridge was a perfect little hike for us. So nice to have a cabin so close to so many beautiful places to see.
Date of stay: October 2014
Nestling in the Redwoods
by Montreal
4/5
Love the cabins deck and BBQ for our romantic evenings with port wine and chocolate, as well as greeting our mornings with our mugs of coffee. The view from Half Dome was unbelievable and the sunset from Glacier Point was huge. Our hearts are beating to return.
Date of stay: June 2015
I said Yes!
by Central
5/5
Loved the cabin, cooking on the deck was awesome. Perfect for the two of us, we loved the birds and deer that greeted us everyday.
Chris proposed to me at half dome, and I said YES!
Date of stay: July 2015
Date of Stay: 9/21/14
by The
5/5
Yosemite is Amazing and the cabin is great. We enjoyed grilling on the deck, all the beautiful view, and challenging hikes!
Date of Stay: 9/15/2014
by The
4/5
A lovely place to stay! The cabin was comfy and quiet which we liked.
Date of Stay: 6/9/2014
by The
5/5
Thank you so much for the fabulous time in Yosemite! The cabin was perfect, and we had a great time on our honeymoon!
Date of Stay: 5/9/2014
by The
5/5
We absolutely love our stay! We flew in from Texas for our honeymoon in Yosemite and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Loved how close we were to Mariposa Grove, and the Valley Floor. Everyone in the office was so friendly, and the cabin was awesome. Definitely planning to head back out (next year) with friends, and will without a doubt stay at The Redwoods.
A great pleasure
by The Newlyweds from
4/5
We spent a lovely 10 days in cabin #6. It was a great pleasure to break from our busy professional lives to relax in a beautiful location. It was one of our first times in Yosemite! A great base to come back to after a long hot day of hiking We enjoyed eating on the deck, relaxing on the couch, and people watching out the window over tea and hot chocolate. Thank you! Date of stay: August 2013
Best Memories Here!
by Jenn &
5/5
We loved staying here. This is the first cabin we have stayed in. We felt right at home, we loved all of your decorations, and we will definitely be back to this cabin. We have had our best memories here in Yosemite. We love nature and enjoyed seeing the deer, going down to the river, and walking through the forest. This has been a true fairy tale for us! Thank you! Date of stay: July 2013
Engaged!
by Kyle &
4/5
We came to this cabin as a couple and left as an engaged couple. Thank you so much for this beautiful cabin so close to Yosemite Valley. Our trip was amazing and we could not have asked for anything more. Date of stay: March 2013
First time ever!
by The
5/5
This was our first time ever staying in a cabin inside Yosemite. We truly enjoyed our stay. We loved your decor, set-up, and all the amenities provided, we instantly felt at home. We look forward to once again staying in cabin #6 in the near future. Don't know what this cabin has but it brought my husband and I much closer! Date of stay: January 2013
Thank you!
by Stephanie &
4/5
We loved staying here! What a fantastic rustic cabin - and the fireplace made all our Yosemite dreams come true. We will be back!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay. Date of stay: January 2013
Mini Vacation!
by Maurice &
5/5
We enjoyed our mini vacation in Yosemite and our stay in cabin #6. Our cabin was comfortable, clean, and in a great location. We loved seeing all the natural beauty of Yosemite. The Grand Tour bus trip was great. We swam in the Merced River at the Swinging Bridge - a great spot! (drive to the end of Forest Drive and park at the trail head), and we also walked the Wawona Loop! Fantastic. Date of stay: September 2012
Amazed!
by Thomas &
4/5
We had a wonderful time staying in your cabin! This was our first time in Yosemite and we were amazed by the beauty of it. It was so nice to come back to the peaceful cabin rather then the hustle and bustle of the Valley Floor. Thank you for being a part of our Yosemite experience! Date of stay: July 2012
Wonderful!
by Laurie &
4/5
We drove to Yosemite from Great Falls Virginia, and after days of staying in motels of varying quality, this was a wonderful change of pace. Steak on the BBQ before heading off to Glacier Point for a sunset photo. We have not stayed in the Southern part of the Park before, so enjoyed Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point, and hiking up the Chilnualna Falls Trail. Date of stay: June 2012
A Yosemite Oasis!
by Megan
4/5
Thank you for sharing your Yosemite oasis with us! I hadn't visited since a childhood trip and this as a 1st time California trip for my husband! We loved every minute of our brief yet wonderfully splendid & peaceful stay! We enjoyed breakfasts on the deck, coffee walks along the Merced River right down the hill. We captured stunning views from Washburn Pt. and Glacier Pt. right before sunset, and enjoyed fantastic weather. We found The Redwoods @ Yosemite via Fodors and would definitely recommend this as an idea to family and friends, and as a return trip for ourselves! Date of stay: May 2012
Lupine in the Meadows
by The
5/5
We made a last minute trip to a beautiful National Park and found our accommodations convenient and very comfortable. We will remember the wonderful fragrance of the lupine in the meadows, amazing views and waterfalls, and the full moon We had a great time & will return.
Until next year!
by The
5/5
A much needed trip to rejuvenate the soul & spirit! I didn't know there was a little slice of heaven until we came here. Until next year!
Great Cabin!
by The
4/5
This cabin is great - comfortable, spacious, properly stocked - great location. Thank you!
25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration!
by The
4/5
A nice, peaceful place for our 25th wedding anniversary. We'll be back before long. Thank you.