With a stay at this vacation home in Yosemite National Park (Yosemite West), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. .This vacation home is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Yosemite Visitor Center and 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from Yosemite Falls.
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 24 min drive - 28.5 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 86 min drive
Restaurants
The River Restaurant and Lounge - 42 min drive
Parkside Pizza - 42 min drive
The Pink Palace - 45 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hawks Nest Lodge
There are 89 steps to the front door of the house with private access to an old Native American Hiking trail behind the property. Relax on the porch and enjoy the sun's orange display as it sets in the West. Open the back door and breathe in the fresh air from the forest out back. This home has an electric fire place, no mess! This home also offers a washer/dryer for longer stays. Due to this properties location nestled in the pines, there is no T.V. reception, but is equipped with a DVD, and loads of movies. These tall Pines keep our guests cool in the summer and warm in the winter. There are 2 bedrooms, with a queen bed in each, and a bunk bed in the 3rd bedroom. There is 2 parking spots over summer months, 1 over winter months. There are 89 steps to the front door of the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Hawks Nest
Hawks Nest Lodge Private vacation home
Hawks Nest Lodge Yosemite National Park
Hawks Nest Lodge Private vacation home Yosemite National Park
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Reviews
Hawks Nest Lodge Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Zohaib
28 Jul 2023
Zohaib
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten L.
13 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Keypad
Upon arrival key pad was not inputted with my phone number code so needed to contact property manager. It was 9pm & no cell service so it was difficult & frustrating. After getting cell reception down the street the Property manager did show up quickly to let us in.
Kirsten L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
EeLoon T.
2 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great, clean property
Property is great and clean. But the climb, especially with luggage and lugging a toddler is tiring. Would have preferred more lights in the house, as well as better ok instructions on which switch is for what. Oh, the property doesn't come with shampoo? Bummer. But those are not too big of a deal breaker. Great place to stay in Yosemite
EeLoon T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Lauri H.
26 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the Yosemite valley
89 steps and no a/c along with a pretty treacherous drive to the location seemed a bit daunting, but we were able to lug all our stuff (family of 5) up the steps in the dark without too much difficulty. We stayed at the end of July and there was no issue with the lack of a/c. The drive was beautiful and a bit scary but we made it back and forth to the valley and other Yosemite locations without incident. Being so close to the valley (approximately a 25 minute drive) a very busy time of year trumped any other issues.
Lauri H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
shannon s.
10 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin IN Yosemite
We’ve never been to Yosemite before. At first my husband had us staying in Half Dome Village because we wanted to be in the park and close to everything. When a storm came through and damaged the cabin they cancelled our reservation. I found this cabin on VRBO and feel so blessed!!
First, the cabin is really close to the valley. If you’ve never been before understand that 15 miles = 30 min because of the winding mountain roads! Speed limit is about 35. This cabin location had us in the heart of the valley in about 15-20 min!! A HUGE PLUS!!!
Second, the stairs are no joke! 😂 we are a family of 5 and lugging the suitcases to the top... we stopped about 1/2 way to catch our breath. Bringing everything down was a piece of cake but the first trip up was a workout.
Third, we are a family of 5 with kids 19, 17 & 12. The kids LOVED the location and the cabin!! There is no AC but they had plenty of fans for the 3 bedrooms and everyone slept very comfortably!!
Last, thank God there is no WiFi or LTE!! It forced my workaholic husband and device addicted kids to unplug and look at our beautiful country! We’ve not spent this much time talking and laughing and just being together since they started high school/college!
If you have any doubts put them aside. Every step is worth it! It’s a lovely cabin with plenty of space and very modern amenities!
We will definitely stay here again!
shannon s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Steve J.
8 Aug 2018
Nice home and great location.
Nice home with a beautiful view. We viewed the gorgeous sunsets perfectly right from the kitchen table. The kitchen had basic items typical of a vacation rental (plenty of serving pieces, but knives were very dull.) The living room furniture was lacking a little for our family of 5. We could've used 1 additional chair or a larger sofa. There are A LOT of steps, which the owner made known. However, some of them seemed a little rickety. All in all it was a nice and convenient place to stay during our Yosemite vacation.
Steve J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Debra B.
1 Jul 2018
Great house
The house was perfect for our family of six. The two bedrooms and bathroom upstairs we’re perfect for our teenage children. All the beds were comfortable. The house was more spacious than it looked in the photos. The kitchen was well stocked. The stairs were not that big of a deal since they are not steep. The sunset view from the house is spectacular. The house is about a 40 minute drive to the valley where the shops and restaurants are so it takes a little planning. I would definitely stay here again.
Debra B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Luke R.
19 Aug 2017
Awesome place with great location and room for 3 couples
The place was very nice and clean, no wifi which was nice, kept people off their phones. The only downside is the 83 steps to the door but as long as you bring everything you need from your car you'll be fine
Luke R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
10/10 Excellent
Morgan P.
27 Jun 2017
Pictures don't do this Location Justice
Aside from the 80+ steps of stairs and the lack of WiFi, this vacation rental is clean, neat, spacious, and came with plenty of useful bathroom and kitchen amenities. There is a neat trail behind the house, and coordinating the key delivery/drop-off was a piece of cake.
Morgan P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline T.
17 Apr 2017
Fantastic house, peaceful neighborhood!
The house was surrounded by beauty. It was very clean, warm, and inviting. We had a fantastic time getting away from city life. One should note - there truly are a lot of stairs! Would definitely stay here again!