Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

Q: Where is Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite located?

This family-friendly Groveland lodge is located on a river, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rainbow Pool, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Big Oak Flat Information Center is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 20, 2025

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Wonderful Lodge near Yosemite

The lodge was everything we were looking for. Beautiful location and removed from high traffic areas of Yosemite. Took my HS cross country team there for the week and it was a perfect base camp for all activities in the area. Hosts were exceptional.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sreenivasa M.

Jan 5, 2025

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Great Adventure Home

Kids and adults like this wood house, great for groups and they have all we need for cooking—nice and warm inside.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene R.

Jul 30, 2024

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Irene's 70th BD Celebration

Beautiful place, location, interior decor was perfect. Very appreciative of the extra care taken to provide towels, toiletries, barbecues etc.. Entire family members loved everything about this place. Thank you !

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saketh P.

Oct 13, 2023

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Gorgeous property

The house and the area surrounding it were incredibly beautiful. Liza was a great host, and made sure that everything was taken care of. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 14, 2023

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Great time!

A group of friends and I stayed on this property with our kids. It was incredible as the kitchen was well stocked and the view was beautiful! The host was extremely responsive as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clelie A.

Jun 13, 2021

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Perfect for large families

We enjoyed our stay and the beautiful view, the large, well equipped kitchen and the multiple BarBQs. Also very nice to all have a bathroom. The kids room was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Nov 15, 2023

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So beautiful!

The cabin was so gorgeous, as well as the view! My husband and I stayed to host our wedding and everyone kept talking about how incredible the cabin was! Liza, of course, was great as well, she responds to texts and calls super efficiently and made sure the cabin was ready for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Jul 21, 2024

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Beautiful views

The views are beautiful and the proximity to Yosemite is great. VRBO indicates the property has a hot tub but there is no hot tub on the property so that was disappointing. That needs to be removed from the listing. There was a mouse in the house but that is probably to be expected based on the location of the property. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzan B., san francisco

Feb 7, 2023

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Beautiful place with ambiance and nice view

Magical view, cute indoor and outdoor spaces, very nice ambiance. I will defiantly be back. Communication was smooth, Liza was very responsive. you get full privacy, no other close properties near the lodge, surrounded in beautiful nature.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey g.

Jul 10, 2022

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Perfect stay.

We had a great stay Lillaskog lodge. The place fit our large group perfectly. It had everything we needed and was a short drive to Yosemite. The views are amazing and we spent the evenings watching the sunset over the mountains. The kids loved swimming at Rainbow pool which is only a mile down the road. Liza the owner was really nice and made everything so easy. I would definitely recommend staying here if you're visiting Yosemite or just want a place for some peace and quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 12, 2023

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Classmate Reunion

The property was great for our high school classmate reunion: plenty of space to cook, socialize and enjoy the surroundings. The house was well-equipped for gatherings like ours (10 guests). We're already talking about scheduling another trip there next year.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Jun 26, 2023

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Beautiful property with amazing views

We had a family reunion and there was plenty of room for multiple families to have their own space. I would caution anyone traveling with a small car to be very cautious on the 1/2 mile trek from 120 to the property as it is a pretty washed out dirt road.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

May 22, 2023

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Life-long friends reunion

A group of 12-15 childhood friends get together every few years and this year we chose to be near Yosemite NP. We could not have picked a better location or space for our get together. The accommodations were more than enough to keep us all under one roof. And the views were fantastic too! I highly recommend this VRBO to anyone who asks.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., Bay Area, California

Jan 3, 2023

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Great Family Gathering

This was the third time we gathered our clan at Lillaskog for a Holiday get together. As usual, all had a great time. I highly recommend this place if you need a large clan to gather and it has a great view. The hosts go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The only very slight negative is we had to wait 10 minutes to get into the house as they were finishing cleaning. On the other hand, it was Christmas Day and we understand that everyone was with their family in the morning. We will be back -- again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Aug 13, 2024

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Great Views, Sunsets and Star Gazing

I have mixed emotions about this property. It is a nice large house that needs some love. Definitely not a 10 out of 10 that some reviewers gave it. Pros: We had six adults and six children and had plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen is well stocked and easy to cook for a group. The sunsets, sunrises and star gazing were amazing and we loved our evenings outdoors. Cons: Air conditioning is by room air conditioners. None in the basement bedrooms (4). Very warm our first night there. Mice and mice droppings, but we are in the forest so.. Two smoke alarms started beeping in the night two out of four nights staying. I think that could have been prevented by maintenance. Property manager responded quickly and replaced batteries both times. Most of the bedroom furniture drawers don't open. Two of the bathrooms have showers in claw foot tubs that are very treacherous. Low water pressure in upstairs bathroom. High water pressure in basement bathrooms.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susen Y., Daytona Beach FL

Jul 12, 2021

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The defini"Climate controlled rooms" means heaters, not air conditioners

This property is as beautiful as the pictures, inside and out. We happened to go during a heat wave, and those members of our family who stayed in Mono, Tioga, Bodie and the Bonus room were very unhappy that their rooms had no A/C. The great room and kitchen are large and the swamp cooler in the corner didn't cut it. The thermostat in the great room never got below 82 degrees and with the ovens on in the kitchen, I am sure it was close to 90 there. A mouse played peek a boo with us under the bathroom door in El Capitan, the area rugs in the living area need a good shampooing, of the 3 BBQ s available only one worked properly. The side by side refrigerator is defective, doesn't make ice and the panel between the refrigerator and freezer is so hot you can't touch it. Of the two ovens in the kitchen, only one would reach 450 degrees. The dryer in the utility room takes forever and the outside washer's water hoses are switched, so if you want to wash with cold water you have to set it to hot. The 3 maintenance men who take care of the property are so helpful, especially Scott. He always has a joke to make you smile if you are up early enough to catch him outside. There are abundant fruit trees and black berries on the property. The Rainbow Falls swimming hole a short drive from the lodge was our saving grace in the evenings to keep from sweating all night long in the house. The sunsets were an event for our group, with chairs lined up on the lawn waiting for that Kodak moment, always beautiful. The close proximity to the park gate was a nice plus, and we enjoyed outings to Jamestown, Columbia and Sonora. Lots to see! For the amount we paid, we felt that things should have been in top condition. and that just wasn't the case. But there are lots of good things about it too. It's hard to know what is going on at a property you don't live at unless the renters tell you, so that's my intention and to help the next guy be prepared for a few items that need improvement. Some split unit A/Cs in the lower bedrooms and another one in the great room would greatly help summer renters, but our understanding is that they are at the end of the power grid and there isn't enough electricity to support them. I hope this is helpful to someone.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyris R.

Jan 6, 2025

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Excellent for large families; amazing views

The lodge had more than enough space for our family of 17 plus a small pup. Not a 5-star hotel but it had everything we needed to make our two-night stay comfortable and the great room had holiday decorations which was nice. The wi-fi was spotty at times but that was expected given the location. Our favorite parts were the amazing mountain views and the proximity to Yosemite National Park. We had 3 SUVs and also appreciated the plenty of parking space inside the property. Liza and Tom were incredibly responsive when we had questions and we also met some of the staff when we were departing who were very nice! Our group enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Mar 24, 2023

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Incredible Stay

I booked this trip for my family (9 adults and 3 kids) to go see Yosemite. In the run up to our trip, California was hit with record storms and Yosemite was closed and the property was damaged. Liza, the property manager was exceptionally communicative, letting us know well in advance the extent of the damage and how it could effect our trip. Liza and the property caretaker worked hard in the days leading up to our trip to resolve all of the damage issues and gave frequent updates on the progress, including offering to let us reschedule or cancel. Check-in and check-out were extremely easy, the property is immaculate, and the views are astonishing! The house is exceptionally well stocked with amenities from firewood, to puzzles, board games, and books, to the most well outfitted kitchen I have seen in a rental property. The kids brought snow gear and spent every minute they could sledding down the rapidly melting snow and Liza was able to give advice on where they could go to find more snow as well as additional hiking options with Yosemite closed. Liza really did everything she could to make our stay special. My only complaint is that we want to go back and it's hard to find a free weekend given the properties popularity. A huge thank you to the folks that make Liliskag so special!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Dec 5, 2022

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Fantastic lodge in a great location, well stocked kitchen

Liza was very communicative and helpful in planning the trip. They clearly put lots of care into the property. The living space is cozy with great views, the aesthetic is pleasant, and there’s ample space for a large group. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Sep 6, 2022

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Amazing holiday weekend

Rental process was perfect from start to finish. The cabin was clean, organized and extremely well stocked to entertain a large group. The location was perfect for enjoying Yosemite and the many other local hikes and swimming holes. The cabin hosts took incredible care of us making sure we had everything we needed. We can’t wait to visit Lilliskog again. Thank you Liza, Tom and Scott!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith V.

Aug 14, 2022

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Making Memories

Lillaskog was perfect for our family. Plenty of space for everyone. Liza answered all of our questions as we were preparing for our trip. The kids enjoyed picking grapes and blackberries. Sunsets were beautiful. It was nice to have two sets of washers and dryers for our size of group. The kitchen was big and stocked with many essentials. Overall a great experience. It's all about making memories!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

Aug 6, 2022

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Annual family multi generational vacation

2 grand parents, 4 married children, 9 grandchildren. 11 of the group climbed Half Dome. All 19 enjoyed the associated Tuolumne river whole day rafting trip. Yosemite access is close by. Swimming holes nearby. Management removes garbage daily. Beautiful views. Adequate housing for all of us. Kitchen is the best supplied of any VRBO that we have attended. Would definitely return to this property the next time we vacation at Yosemite.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pushan J.

Jul 28, 2022

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Great location

Great location, ample bedrooms, photogenic locations

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul J., Orland Park

Jul 21, 2022

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Janski V (Summer Edition)

The views from the deck were fantastic. The house made our annual family vacation fun and easy. Big spacious kitchen, multiple places to dine, great living room for everyone to visit and everyone had their own bedroom. Only suggestion would be an upgrade on the bathrooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

Jun 13, 2022

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We will be back!

This place is amazing and we had a really great stay at the lodge. We had 14 people ages from 2 - 70 and everyone stayed comfortable the entire time. Access to the park as well as many other areas for fishing, hiking, etc were all great for our purposes. We plan to make this an annual tradition and hope the lodge will be our go-to spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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