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(6) Squirrel's Nest at The Redwoods In Yosemite

Cabin in Yosemite National Park, CA

2 guests·1 bedroom·1 bathroom
4.9 · 26 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private river-adjacent deck invites outdoor dinners and stargazing.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Cozy fireplace, WiFi, and satellite TV for downtime evenings.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Prime Yosemite access from Wawona, easy park entry and trailheads.

Property details

Squirrel's Nest is a cozy and charming cabin that sleeps up to 2 guests. It is located just a short walk from the South Fork of the Merced River. The living room has a fireplace (wood provided in season), satellite TV, and WiFi. The private deck with a gas BBQ, is perfect for outdoor cooking/dining, and outdoor seating. No pets allowed. Does not have air conditioning. EV charging station available within five miles of the cabin. 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath - Sleeps 2 - Single Level - Bronze rated - 625 Sq. Ft. - 589 Sq. Ft. Deck 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 pick up 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 historic 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 120 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!

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Microwave

    Microwave

  • Grill

    Grill

  • Hair dryer

    Hair dryer

Guest reviews

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Angie

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June 2025

I had such a lovely time staying in my little Squirrel’s Nest cabin. It 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. Also the cabin is just steps away from the river and a nice little swimming area that I went to. Would stay here again in a heart beat!

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Harry

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September 2023

Great location. Very close to the park. The accomodation was spacious but did smell slightly musty. Felt expensive but premium location inside the park gates which was great

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Mark

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July 2023

If you’re exploring Yosemite, these cabins can’t be beat! Inside the park, so only wait in entrance line once. A short walk to a great swimming hole on the Merced. Next visit to Yosemite I’ll be back!

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Fred

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July 2023

A very comfortable cabin for two people in a good location relatively close to Yosemite Valley. Although there were other cabins around us, things were very quiet and peaceful. Stayed during a very hot period and the cabin as advertised does not have air conditioning. There are fan ceiling and floor fans, and during the day when we were out, we kept the cabin relatively cool by keeping the window coverings and windows closed. At night temps cooled down and it was comfortable. If you're looking for a place close to Yosemite in a nice setting - this is the place for you!

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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