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King Suite for Active Couples Inside Yosemite Gate, Your Basecamp for Adventure!

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Escape to Serenity Suite, nestled inside the park gate in Yosemite West, offering a peaceful retreat with modern luxury. Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding woods from the large covered deck or cozy up by the fire and watch them through floor-to-ceiling windows. This beautifully designed home features high-end finishes like handcrafted Shaker-style cabinets and top-notch kitchen appliances.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is ¥60,633
¥75,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

King Suite for Active Couples Inside Yosemite Gate, Your Basecamp for Adventure!

Planning an unforgettable Yosemite adventure? Lucky you! With its iconic trails, rugged peaks, and endless opportunities for exploration, few places in the world offer such an incredible outdoor experience.

Of course, you’ll want accommodations to match your adventurous spirit—comfortable, convenient, and inside the park gates. Serenity Suite is exactly that: a high-quality, well-equipped King Suite designed for an active couple who wants to make the most of their time in Yosemite. At 5,500 feet elevation, Serenity Suite provides an escape from the summer heat on the Valley floor and is just minutes from Badger Pass Ski Area in winter. Whether you’re here for hiking, climbing, birdwatching, or photography, you found the perfect home base for your visit.

Located inside the park gates, in the Yosemite West neighborhood, you’re only 20-30 minutes from top attractions like Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Unlike stays outside the park, you won’t waste time in long lines or have to start your day at dawn just to beat the crowds. Here, your adventure runs on your schedule.

A Best-In-Class Stay for Couples Who Explore
Serenity Suite is of modern construction, built with careful attention to detail and high-end finishes. Guests always rave about the quality of the home, from the exceptionally comfortable King bed to the large covered deck surrounded by towering trees.
You’ll find:
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with quality appliances for easy meal prep
✔ Marble & granite countertops for a polished, high-end feel
✔ Soothing jetted tub—perfect after a long day on the trails
✔ Central air conditioning (a rare luxury in this area!)
Everything is provided—linens, towels, cookware, and dishes—so all you need to bring is your gear, your sense of adventure, and your favorite food and drinks.

As you can see in our pictures, Serenity Suite features an open floor plan with extra-high, lofted ceilings that make the space feel even larger. The design features plentiful natural light and peaceful views of the surrounding forest. The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to cook meals before or after your adventures. Outside, a spacious covered deck with a barbecue offers a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or relax with a well-earned dinner after a full day in the park. It’s nearly impossible to find this kind of private retreat, especially oriented to two people, elsewhere in Yosemite and still stay central to everything.

Know Before You Book
✔ Lower-Level of a Thoughtfully Designed Duplex – Serenity Suite is located below our other home, Royal Retreat (designed specifically for two couples). Your space is fully separate and private, including your entrance, deck, and parking area.
✔ Access via 18 Stairs – The entrance to Serenity Suite is down an 18-step stairway, which is extra-wide for easy luggage transport.
✔ Normal Footstep Sounds from Above – As this is a lower unit, you may hear occasional footfall from the home above. We’ve built with soundproofing, and past guests have been satisfied, but please expect some normal sounds of occupancy.
✔ Who This Home is Best Suited For – Serenity Suite is designed for active couples who want an adventure-first experience. If your goal is to stay inside all day or have an entertainment-heavy trip, this may not be the best fit.
✔ Maximum Occupancy – Normally 2 people. Infants under 6 months may be added at no charge. Seasonally, we may allow 3 guests (any age), with an additional charge for the third guest, except for infants under 6 months.
✔ We welcome guests from all walks of life and believe in warm hospitality and creating a space where all guests feel valued and respected. We appreciate guests who are considerate and respectful of our home and community.

Technology & Connectivity
✔ Internet & Wi-Fi – We provide top of the line satellite internet, but due to our remote, forested location, performance varies. Live video calls (Zoom, FaceTime, etc.) may not be reliable.
✔ No Cell Service – Like many areas within Yosemite, our home does not have cellular signal. However, we provide a landline phone with long-distance calling and Wi-Fi calling is available.
✔ TV/Entertainment – No cable TV. We offer a DVD library, including Yosemite-related films. You can also stream entertainment using your own accounts (subject to internet conditions), but let’s be honest—you’re here for the trails, not the screen!

Book Your Stay Inside Yosemite!
Serenity Suite is a rare find inside the park gates, offering couples the perfect mix of quality, comfort, and adventure-focused convenience.

Our calendar fills quickly, so secure your dates today and get ready for an unforgettable Yosemite experience, just the two of you!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 770 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

*After VRBO checkout, guests sign rental agreement, provide address, names of all guests, upload valid ID.
**Guests may not stay with more guests than indicated at VRBO checkout.
***Travel insurance is strongly advised.***

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Yosemite West, a neighborhood in Yosemite National Park, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Traveling with kids? Consider Nature Center at Happy Isles and Yosemite Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Yosemite National Park travel guide
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Map
CA, Yosemite

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Falls showing a waterfall and mountains
    Yosemite National Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Yosemite Valley featuring a waterfall and mountains
    Yosemite Valley
    16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • stunning view at glacier point!
    Yosemite Visitor Center
    37 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Yosemite
    Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    38 min drive - 28.8 km
  • The Ahwahnee
    40 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    100 min drive

Restaurants

  • The River Restaurant and Lounge
    46 min drive
  • Parkside Pizza
    46 min drive
  • The Pink Palace
    49 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is King Suite for Active Couples Inside Yosemite Gate, Your Basecamp for Adventure! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at King Suite for Active Couples Inside Yosemite Gate, Your Basecamp for Adventure!?

As of Feb 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at King Suite for Active Couples Inside Yosemite Gate, Your Basecamp for Adventure! on Mar 28, 2026 start from 60633.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at King Suite for Active Couples Inside Yosemite Gate, Your Basecamp for Adventure!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King Suite for Active Couples Inside Yosemite Gate, Your Basecamp for Adventure!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is King Suite for Active Couples Inside Yosemite Gate, Your Basecamp for Adventure! located?

This family-friendly Yosemite National Park vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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King Suite for Active Couples Inside Yosemite Gate, Your Basecamp for Adventure! Reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Roomy, quiet and cozy place! I've stayed at many places near national parks throughout the country and this is one of the nicest ones. Owners are great, easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy b.

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

Review

Lovely stay and good location for visiting Yosemite!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin L.

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

Cute and convenient place to stay!

The serenity suite was perfect for our needs! Beautiful, well kept with really thoughtful touches, super clean, cozy, and conveniently located a short drive a way into the valley for hiking!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Wonderful Yosemite Getaway!

Our stay was wonderful! The entire place was clean, information was clear and the property had all the things needed for a great stay! The kitchen was well stocked with cooking tools, salt/pepper, oil, and all the gadgets needed to make cooking meals after a day of hiking enjoyable. The towels and linens were very nice. We greatly enjoyed exploring Yosemite and coming back to this very clean, relaxing place was nice. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great Stay and Location

Very nice VRBO. Great location to everything in Yosemite. Very clean, well appointed and comfortable stay. Would recommend. Wife is very picky on cleanliness and she approved. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eden R.

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

Yosemite Get-a-way

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hot shower and comfortable bed were much appreciated after our wonderful hay hikes each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

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

Beautiful escape in Yosemite

A perfect little corner of paradise to explore Yosemite. Very clean, organized and everything we could ever need for a stay in Yosemite.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Yosemite Hiking

Fabulous place to stay in the park. Clean condo with all the amenities. Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Perfect park location

Beautiful King bed and generous room accommodations- loved the fireplace after a long day of hiking. Close to the park,convenient within the park stay. Would def reccomdend to anyone coming to Yosemite!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Love it

The place was great. Nice extra touches, most comfortable couch in any place I have stayed. Very nice for a single or a couple!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Yosemite

Great place to see everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great convenient wonderful place for Yosemite trip by

We stayed three nights at this warm, convenient, and comfortable place. The fireplace was well-appreciated after our wintry days in Yosemite. Holly was extremely friendly and responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole d.

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

Perfect Yosemite base camp

This was our first trip to Yosemite and the Serenity Suite was the perfect place to stay within the park. The suite was immaculately clean and modern. We enjoyed coming back to relax on peaceful deck after a long day of hikinh. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Five Stars!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in Serenity Suite. The owners truly thought of everything to make us feel ready for our stay and to make us comfortable while we were there. It was a great place to "come home to" after enjoying Yosemite Park. The bed was especially comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Yosemite Stay

It was a great cabin/condo for two people. Kitchen was well furnished. Wonderful deck with great view and grill. Short drive to Yosemite Valley. Highly recommend this property! Must add that the jacuzzi tub was an added bonus after a day of hiking.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

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

Amazing cabin!

This place was perfect! It was quiet, secluded but also extremely easy to get to! It’s perfectly located to give a nice drive to the valley but not too far where it becomes taxing after a long day of hiking. The cabin is very comfortable as well providing all the amenities required for an easy stay in the mountains! The WiFi worked great, no issues there!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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

AMAZING!

This location is perfect for exploring Yosemite Valley! You only have to enter the park once and are in! We loved every minute of our stay! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K., Naperville, IL

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

Fabulous Yosemite Stay!

Serenity Suite was perfect for our visit to Yosemite. The location was great and the space was larger than expected. Holly and Jeff thought of everything! The level of communication from them as well as information provided to help us have a successful trip was above and beyond. I highly recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen J.

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

Great Suite for seeing Yosemite

Great little suite for my wife and I while we visited Yosemite. We stayed five nights. The place was very organized and clean. Great location for getting around the park. Tons of information in the suite and provided via correspondence with the owners. We would absolutely use this suite again, if we come back to the park in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Anniversary Trip

We enjoyed our stay at Serenity Suite. The house was very clean and cute! They had everything you would need to stay comfortably. And it was all labeled and organized very well. The jetted tub and bath salts were very nice. It was nice to have a washer and dryer. We enjoyed the deck. It was close to Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove. Holly was very responsive when we needed to get in contact with her.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn C.

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

Absolutely great!

This was up there with the best vacation rental we've stayed in. It was sparkling clean, it had everything you need for a feel at home experience and more. Holly and Jeff are very helpful and friendly. Location is great. Not really in National Park land but access is only thru the natioal park road. It's about 40 min to the Village due to 35mph road limit, but you feel you are in park land because Yosemite West is just as pristine a land. Beautiful!!! We'll stay again and would recommend it 100%.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Just awesome!!

We stayed here in early May. This has to be one of our favorite VRBO rentals ever. The location, the communication, the cleanliness, the amenities, etc. I could go on and on. It was well stocked and quiet. It was perfect for the two of us as our home away from home. We were able to fix our meals with ease. We took our lunches with us to the park and ate in the other two. I am picky about cleanliness and this was top notch. It is everything as described. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ M., Auburn Hills, MI USA

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

Serenity Suite

We loved our stay at Serenity Suite! The location is a perfect cozy home base for exploring Yosemite. Serenity Suite is the lower level of a two story cottage. It is spacious as advertised, beautifully furnished, and we were very comfortable for our four night stay. There is a nice private deck in the back where we occasionally saw some Yosemite mule deer and birds coming into the yard to eat some berries. Our host Holly was very helpful, sending an email head of our stay with good suggestions for groceries and gas on our way in. She answered questions quickly. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay. Would certainly consider booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher G.

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

Beautiful Condo near Yosemite Valley

My wife and I stayed here during an April trip to Yosemite, and we loved the place. It was really clean, well-furnished, and the house and its setting (among towering evergreens) are absolutely beautiful. At only about a 15-minute drive from the Tunnel View of Yosemite Valley, this location is convenient to the valley attractions. It's at a much higher elevation than the valley floor, and we often found the place in the fog of clouds. We returned on a rainy afternoon in the park to find a light dusting of snow on the ground in the Yosemite West community - it rapidly melted off, but was a testament to how the weather can be very different between the valley floor and the higher-elevation condo. There is an upstairs unit directly above, but noise from occupants up there seemed limited and tolerable. All in all, this place was wonderful and we loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Perfect and Unique Yosemite Stay

We couldn't have been more pleased with our choice to stay in the Serenity Suite. The location is stunning - both the development itself and its proximity to Yosemite Valley, the Mariposa Grove, and other amazing places. So good to be inside the gates! The property is immaculate and very handsome. All the features as promised - sparkling modern kitchen and bath, jetted tub, huge windows, great gas fireplace - the most realistic and functional we've ever experienced. Yes, a bit of thin ceiling with the upstairs, but it was never a problem. We had a snow storm while there. We shoveled to get out early, but when we came home, every bit we didn't get to had been cleared. Also as advertised, there is no cell connection. The satellite internet worked just fine for basic connection, but not for streaming. We had a grand time with an interesting and varied DVD collection, games, cooking, and reading. Holly was a great communicator - plenty of information and very timely. We would stay here again without question!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024