Escape to Chatterton’s Cottage, a classic Yosemite retreat full of warmth, character, and mountain charm. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin comfortably accommodates up to 9 guests and offers a cozy, memorable setting for family vacations, weekend getaways, and time spent reconnecting in the mountains.
Rich in personality, Chatterton’s Cottage features a unique collection of vintage artwork and historic photographs that celebrate the cabin’s long history and create a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Thoughtfully updated over the years, the home blends classic Yosemite character with the conveniences guests appreciate today.
The welcoming living room centers around a beautiful stone fireplace, with seasonal wood provided, making it the perfect place to gather after a day exploring Yosemite National Park. The fully equipped kitchen opens into the living area, creating a comfortable space for cooking, conversation, and spending time together.
While preserving its original charm, the cottage includes modern comforts, including Starlink high-speed internet, satellite TV, and a washer and dryer for added convenience during your stay.
Outside, enjoy one of the cabin’s standout features: a spacious private deck with beautiful Yosemite views. Fire up the gas BBQ, dine outdoors in the fresh mountain air, or simply relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. A convenient kitchen pass-through window makes outdoor meals and gatherings even easier.
For guests looking for an authentic Yosemite cabin experience with timeless charm, comfort, and character, Chatterton’s Cottage offers a stay that feels both relaxing and uniquely memorable.

3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 9 -Single Level - 1,376 sq. ft. - 694 sq. ft. Deck 

This is a pet-friendly cabin. 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!