Simmons Den is a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat that comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests. The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, making meal preparation easy and convenient. Relax in the cozy living room featuring a warm fireplace (firewood provided), satellite TV, and complimentary WiFi. Step outside onto the private deck, complete with a picnic table, comfortable seating, and a gas BBQ — the perfect spot for outdoor dining while taking in the natural beauty of Yosemite. Simmons Den is also pet-friendly, welcoming up to 2 pets so the whole family can enjoy the getaway together.
2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 6 - Single Level - 925 Sq. Ft. - 469 Sq. Ft. Deck
Pet friendly- This cabin 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 to 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 Reviews
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Guest Review
by Danica
5/5
We had a very comfortable stay. Wonderful location and very well cared for home. The management was very welcoming to our unusual pet
Guest Review
by Dewey
5/5
As advertised. Very quiet neighborhood right in the park. Not alot to eat there so it's advised to get groceries beforehand. There is a market in the neighborhood but it's pretty expensive. Place wasn't amazing but cute and worked for our family. Didn't give full 5 stars because showers were very tight and the beds weren't that comfortable. We would come back here thought without a doubt.
Guest Review
by Ryan
5/5
We really liked it. It's a low-key community - perfect for enjoying the beautiful nature right outside your door with family and friends. We appreciated how close it is to Oakhurst, which has pretty much anything folks might need. It's also very easy-access to Yosemite Valley.
Your customer service was wonderful!
Guest Review
by Andrew
5/5
Nice spot! Great gateway to Yosemite Valley.
Thank you for hosting us.
Guest Review
by Kari
5/5
We have recommended your cabins to several people over the years. It's nice to be secluded from the business of the valley floor and still be close enough to go there in about an hour. I appreciate the pet friendly cabin options. We have also enjoyed the music and dancing at the barn on several previous stays.
Guest Review
by Raymond
5/5
Everything was so clean and the location was perfect. Check-in was super easy with the directions and everything was easy to find.
Guest Review
by Don
5/5
The location cannot be beat.. Everything was clean and quiet. It was the haven we needed after a long day of hiking.
Thank you for the fabulous stay!
Guest Review
by Mark
5/5
3rd time here. Works perfectly for a family with guests. Well-run and friendly staff.
Guest Review
by Micheal
5/5
We love Simmons Den and have been coming here for years. The is so nice and cozy with a great big fireplace. Our digs love it here as well. It is our home away from home. Keep up the good work!
Guest Review
by Danny
5/5
Welcoming. Clean. Organized. Beautiful.
Very easy to do after hours check-in
Guest Review
by Greg
5/5
The cabin worked great for our needs. Would stay here again. As others noted, don't expect a stocked panty anything other than salt and pepper we had to buy. But we know that going in and had a great time.
Guest Review
by Ellie
5/5
We have stayed in this cabin many times and it gets better every time we come. We love the new floors. The deck is great for our dog we do not have to worry about running off. See you next year!
Guest Review
by Marcie
5/5
The Redwoods is a fantastic little community to stay within the gates of Yosemite. The main office is easy to find and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. There is a great little market in the town incase you forgot to bring something. The cabins are spacious and cozy. We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to come back.
Guest Review
by Nora
5/5
Enjoyed our stay there, perfect for the size of our party of five. We liked the decor, big dining room table, living and kitchen. After a long day of hiking, it was nice just to relax on the deck and BBQ our dinner meals.
Guest Review
by Faraz
5/5
Perfect for a family trip to Yosemite.
Cozy and comfortable cabin. Would stay here again.
Guest Review
by Anya
5/5
We have been coming up for years and when we found Simmons Den it has been our favorite for a while. It is pet friendly and the deck is enclosed which allows us to let them outside without worrying about them. We come
every year and will see you next May.
Guest Review
by Jessica
5/5
We had a great time at your cabin and we loved the fireplace. The cabin was very comfortable for all six of us. We loved being in the park and the snow was a big bonus for us.
Guest Review
by Dana
5/5
Had a great time at this location. The cabin was clean, easy to find, and in a good location near everywhere, we wanted to go. Would stay here again.
Guest Review
by Omar
5/5
We decided to come in the off-season as we had heard that it is really busy and crowded in the Spring and Summertime. We were so happy we did, the cabin was perfect for all of us and our little dog. We played in the snow and spent our nights sitting by the fireplace. it was a great time for all.
Guest Review
by Kristin
5/5
Great experience for a Christmas getaway and to top it off it snowed on Christmas Day! We loved how close it was to Yosemite. It was wonderful to be close to the Wawona Hotel. Loved how the patio was enclosed for the pups. Highly recommend!
Guest Review
by Warren
5/5
Long time renters and we always come in the fall. The cabin was clean and well appointed, stocked with plenty of firewood. See you next year.
Guest Review
by Maggie
5/5
This was an incredible stay for my family. The cabin was in great shape when we arrived and it was so rustic and family friendly. We arrived very late and the late check in process was super easy. The cabin was easy to find even in the middle of the night when we arrived. The cabin was clean and organized. The rustic feel inside made us feel like we were truly in the mountains. It is located in the park but far enough away from the valley that you have privacy. We have 4 kids with us and the location could not have been better. 10 minutes from the cabin is the Wawona hotel that has a great breakfast and lots of super fun family activities nearby. From our cabin, we were able to go hiking a waterfall, swim at the swinging bridge, and travel to the valley. It was very hot this weekend so I appreciated the box fans in each room. We set up the fans on the windows and the rooms cooled down quickly. The cabin had everything we needed, a stove, fridge, plates etc. Incredible stay!
Great Stay!
by Monica
5/5
Great accommodations and very attentive staff.
Thank you
Perfect Location
by Darcie
5/5
Absolutely perfect location in the park! Quiet and very clean, with its own little store for necessities and souvenirs!
Thank you!
by The Longes
4/5
Thank you again for letting us stay in your cabin. We were able to hang out, go to the valley, and to the river. It was super fun as usual! Date of stay: January 2018
Fantastic
by Bolton, England
4/5
Absolutely fantastic, stunning scenery and cabin was a home away from home. Would highly recommend to others! Date of stay: October 2017
Love it here!
by The Williams
5/5
This was our first time in Yosemite and staying at the Redwoods. We absolutely loved it here. Despite there being a forest fire, we still had an amazing time! We were very lucky to spot some bears. Can't wait to come back! Date of stay: September 2017
Wonderful Stay!
by Austin, TX
5/5
We loved Yosemite! It was wonderful to introduce our kids to the beauty of California in Yosemite! Perfect 3 days here! The cabin is absolutely perfect! We cooked and played Scrabble and Yahtzee. We ended our two week vacation in CA with the perfection of Yosemite. We will return! Date of stay: August 2017
Breathtaking Scenery!
by Orange County
5/5
The cabin was so cute and comfy. It is decorated to perfection. Our stay here was one for the books! Thank you so much for sharing. We're going to miss the walks through the breathtaking scenery of Wawona. Memories we will never forget. Date of stay: June 2017
What an Experience!
by Florida
5/5
All the way from the sunshine state to the mountains! What an experience! The mountain hiking was breathtaking, but it was so relaxing to come back to the cabin. Sit on the patio, cook a great dinner, enjoy nature. We met two deer that came up to our back door this morning. Who can say that happens on vacation! Thank you so much for such a wonderful home and hospitality! Memories we will never forget! Date of stay: May 2017
Cozy Cabin!
by Crowley
4/5
We had an amazing time in your cozy cabin. The girls loved hiking to all the waterfalls. The weather was beautiful. You have a wonderful cabin, and we can't wait to come back!
Date of stay: April 2017
Fourth Chirstmas in this Cabin!
by Randy
4/5
Our fourth Christmas in a row in cabin 70. Unfortunately, no snow. Thanks for all the new additions this year- hardwood floors, new TV, new stove, new bedspreads, and a new deck. More wonderful memories made in your cabin! Date of stay: December 2017
Beautiful Cabin!!
by Star
4/5
Thank you for the beautiful cabin!!! We enjoyed our 2 night stay, including our female Siberian Husky. This weekend was great!! Pray that next year we will be back. Everyone was professional and patient. We are sad this morning, we have to leave for Fresno. See you next year! Date: October 2017
Pride and Respect!
by Atlanta, GA
5/5
Thank you for sharing your cabin with us! We can tell that there is a lot of pride and respect for the cabin and surrounding spaces. Everything was clean and cozy for the four of us. What a wonderful visit, and we hope to be able to reserve again in the near future. Best to you all! Date of stay: October 2017
Pets welcomed!
by San Jose, CA
5/5
Thank you for a wonderful stay at your cabin. We brought our dog (pup) Kenna (yellow lab) and she had so much fun swimming with us in the river. Hope to be back next summer with the whole family! Best Wishes! Date of stay: August 2017
Perfectlast minute getaway!
by James
4/5
We planned a last minute getaway to Yosemite and this was a great pet-friendly place to stay for our family. While we normally spend more time on the north side of the park. in the winter we gravitate towards Badger Pass. Unfortunately, the weather was mostly raining during our stay, but the cozy cabin was fine for keeping us entertained. The staff was easy to work with and the reservation process was smooth. The place a little dated, but we didn't care since it met all our needs. I especially enjoyed the unlimited firewood supply. Highly recommend this cabin for a small family.
Date of stay: February 2017
Best ever!
by Stone
5/5
Thank you for sharing your home. We truly enjoyed our stay and our family time on the deck was the best ever. We will be back to see the sights again.
Date of stay: July 2016
Special place!
by Mules
4/5
We love this town and special place. This cabin is the best nest for our family and now we are sharing it with our grown children. We love the musicat the hotel and we enjoy shopping at the Pine Tree Market. Thank you.
Date of stay: June 2016
Wedding celebration!
by B.
5/5
We are here for our sons wedding and we love that this cabin is across form the venue. Our family time around your table was so nice and enjoyable. We will definitely stay again.
Date of stay: May 2016
Just Perfect!
by From
5/5
A perfect introduction to being in Yosemite. Everyone had a wonderful time including our little dog Molly, who felt right home.
Date of Stay: January 2016
Thanks for the Pet Friendly cabin
by Schindler
5/5
We are vacationing with our neighbors and both of our Scottish Terriers. This is a perfect pet friendly cabin. We are truly enjoying the cabin, the deck, the home and the carved bears also. Moving to Japan next year, so we will take fond memories of our trip here.
Date of stay: October 2015
Great Log Cabin!
by Phil's
5/5
A great cabin for our famliy. My childhood memories were awaken while experiencing this trip with them. The BBQ and band at The Big Trees Lodge was really great.
Date of stay: August 2015
The best!
by S.
5/5
We come every year to The Simmons Cabin. It's my 3rd birthday celebration here with my family and dogs. all who know their way around the cabin. It is home to us, so thank you.
Date of stay: July 2015
Delightful time!
by Wong
4/5
We have had a delightful time in Yosemite and we are very thankful to stay in such a cozy cabin. We will be visiting again, thank you.
Date of stay: April 2016
Another wonderful stay here!
by From
5/5
Here with the honeymooners, Ryan and Michele, and of course, Lauren and Lily too! Lots of fun in the swimming holes.
Date of stay: August 2015
I don't want to go home!
by Yorba Linda
5/5
It was a great family trip with our two young children, ages 3 and 5. They will remember this vacation as I remembered my childhood vacations. We will be back!
Date of stay: April 2015
My birthday cabin
by From
5/5
Thank you Simmons family for cancelling your dates so we could stay at your cabin, so I can have another birthday celebration, the 3rd one in your cabin. I am eleven now and my family and our dogs love this cabin and feel quite at home here. Love the chair by the back door, so comfy.
Date of stay: July 2015
Great home base!
by Kublin's
5/5
Incredible adventures in the park; Half Dome, Glacier Point, Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, Nevada Falls and Chilnualna Falls. Need more snow for our next tour. Come on rain!
Date of stay: June 2015
Beautiful home
by Lancaster
4/5
You have provided us a beautiful cabin for our first trip to Yosemite. Everything was perfect! Yosemite is so beatiful.
Date of stay: May 2015
Delightful time
by Wong
3/5
Thank you for the wonderful stay in your cozy cabin. We will be back to see more.
Date of stay: April 2015
Family break
by Yang
4/5
We were warm and cozy every night and we had fun in Mariposa Grove, Glacier point and enjoyed our family time at the Ahwahnee Hotel and Wawona. Thank you
Date of stay: March 2015
Out of Africa
by Ontario
4/5
We feel privileged to have stayed here. we are originally from Africa and know how precious these wild spaces are. Yosemite is spectacular and a very special place.
Date of stay: January 2015
Happy New Year
by The Collins
4/5
We had a wonderful stay for the New Year in your charming cabin. We all loved your beautiful pinewood paneling, and the fireplace. Thank you so much for having us. Next time we will be back with all our friends!
Cozy Comfy Cabin
by The Sweetapple
5/5
We love your cozy comfy cabin! Everything we needed we had, and the cabin was so clean. Hope to come back again and see all we missed.
Beautiful Stay
by The Pearson
5/5
Thank you once again for a beautiful stay at your cabin. Just the three of us this year, plus Lily our Lab. We experienced a range of weather this week, thunder clouds, breezes, and even a little rain one evening. A good time was had by all swimming at the Swinging Bridge and touring the park. What a nice place to come home too. Hope to come back next year!
Love this Place
by The Rodriguez
4/5
We our so thankful for the use of your home. The rive temperature was great and we loved jumping in the cool water on these hot days. Cabin 70 was so comfortable & had a real homey feeling. We love this place Can't wait to come back & visit in the snow! Date of Stay: August 2014
Wonderful Memories
by The Bermadine
5/5
Thank you for sharing your cabin with our family. We have traveled from Australia and this cabin was a highlight of our trip. The fireplace is magic, we enjoyed home cooking in your kitchen & BBQ. The weather was superb. In Yosemite today we spotted a black bear & two cubs. Some wonderful memories for us. We will be sharing this experience with other & hopefully return sometime in the future.
Dates of Stay: May 2014
Great Cabin!
by Lueckes
5/5
We enjoyed our stay here in your cozy, quiet cabin. The conveniences were great! The grill was clean and nicer than expected! The decor is awesome and truly added to our mountain experience.
Date of stay; 6/19/2013 - 6/22/2013
Thank you very much for the wonderful cabin!
by Jordan
4/5
This is my first time but definitely not my last :). My Aunt & Uncle stayed here 13 years ago in this very cabin. It was great then and great now! Lost Scrabble by only two points! Hopefully be back soon!
- Jordan (14), Pam, Keith, & Maggie
Date of stay; May 27,2013 - June 1,2013
We Want to Buy Your Cabin !!
by Alison
5/5
We love your cabin and want to buy it. The cabin has everything. We especially loved the fireplace and the wood. Didn't use the heater at all.Our 14 year old Sheltie "Robbie " enjoyed the pet friendly cabin and made himself at home. We will be back !!
Comfortable Digs
by The
5/5
Thank you so much for making available such comfortable digs. We were here for 5 nights and wish it could have been longer. Splendid way to start my 60th year.
Wonderful Time
by The
4/5
We had a wonderful time. The cabin was very cozy, comfy and well equipped. Thank you so much !!
Wonderful Stay
by Sandy,
4/5
We had a wonderful stay at your lovely cabin. We just loved your place and all of the beautiful sights surrounding it.
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!
by The
4/5
Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely cabin. It was cozy. Loved the beautiful nearby waterfalls and the forest.
What a Wonderful World
by The
5/5
WOW !! WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD !! We truly enjoyed staying at your great cabin in Yosemite. The experience has truly made us see the beauty in this world. We enjoyed swimming in the nearby river and the swinging bridge. Thank you for letting us stay in your cabin. Can't wait till next year !!
What A House
by The
4/5
Great Stay, great location and what a house. We had the most wonderful time staying here !