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NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Exterior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Golfing on site, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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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.

NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME

No Park reservations needed!! Located inside Yosemite National Park, includes entrance reservation into the Park, and is 2 short blocks walking distance from the Merced River, The Summit House is a multi-story mountain home with central air conditioning and heat, and constructed with western red cedar inside and out. Surrounded by 3 secluded decks, our home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a spacious 2 story living room with trestle beams, separate dining room, large kitchen, loft den and game room with a bumper pool table. The upstairs bedrooms each have a king size bed, while the lower bedrooms each have 2 twin beds. In addition, both the loft and game room have queen size sleeper sofa beds. The house sleeps up to 13 people. There are 2 massive river rock fireplaces, a laundry room with washer and dryer, Dish TV, and wifi. All kitchen utensils, dishes, towels, and sheets are provided. Both a propane and charcoal barbecue are also provided for the large rear deck which is situated next to the forest where you can enjoy deer, raccoons, squirrels and birds as they parade by our home.
The Summit House is located in the charming town of Wawona, 6 miles inside Yosemite National Park. The Big Trees Hotel (formally the Wawona Hotel) is just five minutes away. Here you can play golf and tennis, ride in a carriage and ride horses in the nearby stable. Badger Pass Ski Lodge and Glacier Point are 35 and 50 minutes away. Yosemite Valley, where the Yosemite, Bridalveil and Vernal/Nevada Falls and El Capitan is 35 minutes from the house. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is only 15 minutes away. We are a short walk from the Merced River where you can fish and swim in the summer, as well as sunbathe on the glistening flat rocks in the rushing river. You can also enjoy a hike to Chilnualna Falls and the swinging bridge or stroll the Meadow Loop Trail. There is fine dining at the historic Big Trees Hotel, as well as horseback riding, a 9 hole golf course, Ranger walks and talks and a fascinating old Pioneer Center.
In the winter you can enjoy downhill skiing, cross country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing at nearby Badger Pass as well as ice skating under Half Dome in the Valley.
In Yosemite Valley there are year round activities including numerous hikes, waterfall gazing, rafting, biking, museums, or just enjoying the beautiful vistas from the awe inspiring Majestic (formally the Ahwanee) Hotel. Yosemite is beautiful in all seasons and each season has its own special pleasures!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Wash all dishes and put away in the cupboards.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

By renting our home through VRBO you agree to abide by our rules, check in and check out times and the instruction letter.
You will receive an email from ----@--------.--- about two weeks before your stay. This email contains maps, instructions, and the lockbox code.
Please confirm that you have read the instructions and confirm the lock box code as soon as you receive the instruction email.

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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Wawona

What's nearby

  • Wawona Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wawona Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mariposa Grove - 26 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 28 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackalope's Bar and Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Timberloft Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪White Chief Mountain Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wawona Dining Room - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Yosemite Cemetery, Pioneer Yosemite History Center, and Wawona Golf Course. Wawona Visitor Center and Sierra National Forest are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! INSIDE YOSEMITE PK FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great location and home

Great location inside the park, roomy main area and awesome for hosting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property worked great for our visit to the park. All features were as advertised. Check in and out was simple. Nice the extended family could all be under one roof.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Good Family House

Lots of room and loved the layout of the house with lots of different different levels. There is everything you need for a family to gather and relax after a full day of hiking and activities in Yosemite, which you are in.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Wonderful home. Great history. Totally 80’s.

It was a good location for traveling to the Yosemite Valley as well as Bass lake. Helpful folks in the community. We found a lovely waterfall just minutes from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd P.

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

Great stay

We had our family up in Wawona for 4 days. Nice home with plenty of room and well supplied. Had small problem with the air conditioner, but the management company responded quickly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L., Oakland

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

Elegant. Comfortable home great for large family

Enjoyed our stay…comfortable and beautiful. Had no hot water until we figured out how to light the pilot just before the property manager got back to us on day two. It’s not hard if you read instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

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

Family Vacation at Summit House

Our party included two grandparents and two families of 2 spouses and 2 teenagers for a total of 10. We enjoyed our stay at Summit House. Because we had a reservation and arrived relatively late in the day, we had no problem getting into the Yosemite National Park. We spent one day in Yosemite Valley, one day in Mariposa Grove and took a day trip to Glacier Point. An unexpected bonus was swimming in the South Fork of the Merced River at two spots relatively near Summit House. The house was spacious and interesting from an architectural standpoint. The kids (young and old) enjoyed games of bumper pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Family Home

Beautiful home. Kids loved the lower level. Spacious. It’s 45 minute drive to the valley. The cleaning crew could be a better job. There was a hair ball in the shower and I felt the need to sanitize surfaces, small appliances, etc. This house needs a little TLC; the deck and all the blinds could use maintenance. The house is not updated but it’s lovely nonetheless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Tate B.

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

Nice place, needs some maintenance

We loved the location and the home had a nice feel to it. We did have some problems with the AC not working for the entirety of the trip and it was over 90 degrees outside. The owner failed to get the unit fixed while we were there which was terribly disappointing since we figured out it was most likely the capacitor the first night. (this is an easy fix for anyone that is a little handy). Beyond this there were just a few small electrical issues with outlets and light. It was a nice home and had a good outdoor grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Shane C.

Winter trip to Yosemite

Our family of 4 had a nice time. In our humble opinion the master bedroom mattress really needs replacing. It has a big lump in the middle and sides sag. The smoke detectors that automatically make a single beep once every few minutes to remind you they exist 24 hours a day are annoying. I don't know why they make those models that beep 24hrs a day, but it is sad to go to a beautiful wilderness site and be beeped at all day. The kids had a good time playing in the snow at Badger Pass, and we enjoyed the short hike to Chilnulna Falls one morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Wonderful home for a large group or family!

We stayed in this special home in Yosemite with our family of 7 adults and 2 children. We had plenty of room for a 5 day stay. The kitchen was very well equipped. There were extra towels, pillows and blankets if wanted or needed. It was a bonus to park inside the garage. The AC, not readily available at all lodging in the park, was very much needed with the high temperatures during our stay in July. It is a drive, beautiful one at that, to get to the valley loop but we mapped out our daily excursions with various stops each day to break up the drive for the younger members of the family. If you are going to Yosemite please stay inside the park gates as this house is located. The time in line waiting to come through the gates would have been unfathomable during the height of the summer season. The communications with Dan and Chris were exceptional and much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location, amazing potential, but it was tough entering a house that was 87 degrees upon arrival. The house policy is to turn off the AC upon departure. Having to wait hours for the home to cool is rough after a long trip. The home also has an odd and unpleasant smell, the coffee maker was filled with mold, there was a mouse that required us to keep our food in the refrigerator and oven, and the second bedroom bed is very hard. The owner was pleasant, but didn’t make any effort to resolve issues other than attempting to tell us how to do it. I feel like a house at these price points should be rodent free and climate controlled upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

christina h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Wonderful large house in quiet area. Really beneficial to be inside the park. There is a great little grocery store just down the hill.House could have used a little better cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Perfect cabin for multiple generations

Yosemite in the spring, waterfalls, blue skies, adult children and grandchildren. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great for family gathering

Property was in a great location for hiking several trails and historical significance and a short drive to access Yosemite National Park. The two fireplaces were very nice to have. Plenty of available sleeping, gathering areas and large dining area. Only downsides were no response from property manager about the lack of heat in primary bedroom/bath and a refrigerator that would not keep food cold or frozen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great stay! Beautiful scenery

Absolutely a perfect place to stay and enjoy Yosemite! Great house with everything we needed. Would definitely book again .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Excellent location

Perfect house for a large active family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

A Precious Gem

Our family spent 6 nights at this beautiful home located in Wawona, inside the park. It was everything we hoped for, AND MORE!! Our hosts were awesome. The hosts have done an extraordinary job in building this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans R.

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

Great house for a group in Yosemite-Wawona

We had a great stay at the Summit House. Group of 12 adults and teens. House was well appointed, comfortable and location was amazing. Pine Tree market 1/4 mile away was convenient for some groceries and there is a fun swimming hole with a water down only 1/2 mile away. Highly recommend and we would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY S.

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

Beautiful!

Our group of 8 adults totally enjoyed this house! We were there for 4 nights over Memorial Day weekend. The park was crowded so it was a big comfort to be inside the gates and not needing a reservation. There are 4 very comfortable bedrooms, a great kitchen, and several wonderful gathering areas (inside and outside). The location is somewhat remote so do yourself a favor and arrive during daylight!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

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

Spring 2024

Summit House exceeded our expectations. Our group consisted of 11 adult men all of whom are in our 70’s. All of our needs were met. It was great being in the park. I’d recommend Summit House without hesitation!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Friends Trip to Yosemite

Spacious place for friends to gather while visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Will E.

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

Generous and well equipped home inside of YNP

We stayed this home for eight nights in November 2023. It has the advantage of being located inside of the parks south entrance gate. It is close to Mariposa Grove and a couple of trails in the Wanona area. There is a small market in the neighborhood which is quite handy. It is approximately 40 minute driving from this house into the Yosemite Valley. The house is large and well-equipped for all indoor activities, including a downstairs game area with bumper pool. The kitchen is very well equipped, although the pots and pans are worn out. Two bedrooms are on the main floor with the kitchen and living room and two more bedrooms are down below on the ground floor. Being able to park in the garage is a plus. There were some minor issues with heating as the batteries in the thermostats were depleted, but we were able to self correct these. The host was responsive to all inquiries. Be advised that the entire house is carpeted, and those are sensitive to dust may be affected by this.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Wonderful Wawona Dwelling

We really enjoyed our stay at the Summit House. We enjoyed that it was inside the park gates, which helped expedite getting around inside the park during our visit. The house accommodated our group well, and we enjoyed being able to cook and eat at the house and have a special gathering as we were at Yosemite for a memorial for a loved one. This house was in good shape and had everything we needed. I would recommend this to other folks considering a stay inside Yosemite Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Perfect for our family

This house had ample number of bedrooms/beds and common spaces for our family. Very comfortable. The owner was responsive to any questions we had. I would recommend this property for a family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023