Johnson Family Yosemite Cabin - Centrally Located Inside The National Park - Foresta

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Yosemite Valley view: El Capitan, Clouds Rest & Half Dome from our home

Johnson Family Yosemite Cabin built 2012 - at dusk

Original Johnson family Yosemite cabin built in 1957 by Lloyd's grandfather

Spacious great room with plenty of natural light

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite Valley6 min drive
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance19 min drive
Tunnel View19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Johnson Family Yosemite Cabin - Centrally Located Inside The National Park

INSIDE the gates of Yosemite National Park, the Johnson Family cabin is spacious, light-filled, peaceful and offers views of Half Dome, El Capitan and Clouds Rest! We are in Foresta, a quiet community of 30 homes located within the park, only 7 miles from the spectacular Yosemite Valley. Newly built in 2012, our home offers a clean, quiet, close getaway, centrally located to all Yosemite has to offer.

Property manager

Lloyd & Becca Johnson

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Not suitable for children under the age of 13

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Children under 10 must be approved by the owners.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yosemite National Park

Located in Yosemite National Park, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Ahwahnee is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite Valley and Yosemite National Park. El Portal Market and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.

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What's nearby

Yosemite Valley - 6 min drive
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 19 min drive
Tunnel View - 19 min drive
El Capitan - 20 min drive
El Portal Market - 21 min drive

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

The River Restaurant & Lounge - 24 min drive
Parkside Pizza - 24 min drive
Canyon Bar & Grill - 31 min drive
Cedar House Restaurant - 31 min drive
Little Bear Pizza - 30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Johnson Family Yosemite Cabin - Centrally Located Inside The National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Johnson Family Yosemite Cabin - Centrally Located Inside The National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Johnson Family Yosemite Cabin - Centrally Located Inside The National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Johnson Family Yosemite Cabin - Centrally Located Inside The National Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Stanislaus National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Yosemite Valley. Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite Cabin: Scenic and Serene.

Our second visit to this Yosemite cabin was just as delightful as the first. The cabin is exceptionally well-maintained and spotlessly clean, providing a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. One of the highlights is the view of El Capitan and Half Dome, which are visible right from the cabin. The cabin’s close proximity to Yosemite National Park is also a significant benefit, offering easy access for exploring the park’s natural wonders. This cabin is highly recommended for anyone looking for a picturesque and convenient stay in Yosemite.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Halfdome honeymoon

We stayed here for our adventurous honeymoon, and adventurous it was! Firstly, don’t make the same mistake I did, just read the directions Lloyd sends over. I just figured I would look up where it would be on the map, just read the instructions far easier lol. The valley is about 30 minutes away. In my opinion a lot better than staying in the valley, we would get up early hike and look around, then we would come back to the house in the early afternoon. We summited half dome on our stay and it was the perfect distance as we needed to start the hike at 4 am. And the drive to the home is unreal scenic! The house is stocked!! There was oil, ziplocks, tinfoil, trash bags. We made the mistake of purchasing alot of necessary items so at the end of the week we just added to the inventory. The house is spotless and the bed was super comfy! There is a large meadow in front of the house, not much wildlife our week other than squirrels and lizards but we did have a coyote outside our bedroom window one night! thank you so much for sharing this wonderful home with us and making our honeymoon one to remember!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., San francisco, CA

6 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Yosemite Stay

Lloyd & Becca are perfect hosts. Their “Cabin” is in perfect condition, in the perfect location for your perfect Yosemite visit. 5 Stars is not nearly enough.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite in Your Backyard

Johnson Cabin and its location are both amazing. The cabin is inside the park, so you only have to enter the park once upon arrival. A beautiful 30-minute drive to/from the valley, past stunning waterfalls, changing vistas of the valley, and lots of turn-outs for stopping - plus two tunnels. The cabin was spotless, and the kitchen was the most well stocked we have ever had. Views of El Cap and Half Dome from the living room and the deck. Comfortable beds - upstairs "suite". Lloyd was readily accessible via phone/text, very friendly, and really helpful. Beautiful walks around the cabin, too - Foresta Creek and Falls, vistas from behind the cabin, and up the road from the cabin. Gorgeous peaceful, serene setting - more than worth every penny.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold O.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely the perfect home

We stayed eight nights in September, 2022. The house is perfect. I would never stay in a lodge if I could get this house. It is 15 minutes from the valley and close to everywhere. Hiking in Foresta is gorgeous. The house is stocked as well or better than any VRBO I have stayed at anywhere. Everything worked, everything was clean. Check in and out was simple. Taking the garbage out was nothing. Very easy. If I come back to Yosemite, I will time my trip to make sure we can get this property.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lloyd & Becca Johnson

My grandfather and a friend purchased the land in 1955 and built a cabin structure shortly after. I came to Yosemite with my family every summer as a boy and continued through college. There are many wonderful memories of our time at the cabin site.
We have annual family reunions at Foresta with the 5th generation now attending.
I grew up in Santa Cruz, California but now live in Bellingham, Washington. Now that the children (4) are grown, we split our time between home and Yosemite.
I enjoy hiking around Yosemite and want to hike as many trails as I can.

Why they chose this property

We feel very blessed to have a place to stay IN Yosemite National Park. There's no place like it. We love the peace and quiet, the majestic splendor, the numerous trails, the grandeur,... I really like the Sierra Nevada mountains.

What makes this property unique

The large, attached deck is big and wonderful for enjoying the outdoors. The cabin is full of light, open, comfortable and feels spacious for its size. We like the tile floor,
We are one of a few private homes inside Yosemite that has views of the the valley's Half Dome, El Capitan and Cloud's Rest. Walking further up the road (5 minutes) gives you a scenic place to take photos with the Big Meadow and its historic barns, in the foreground and El Capitan and Half Dome in the background.

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