Escape to the peaceful beauty of Longview, one of our most secluded log cabin-style mountain retreats. Surrounded by nature and designed for comfort, this charming two-bedroom, two-bathroom home comfortably accommodates up to five guests, making it the perfect getaway for families, couples, or small groups seeking a relaxing Yosemite escape.
Inside, the warm and inviting cabin features central heating and air conditioning to ensure year-round comfort. The fully equipped kitchen includes everything needed for preparing home-cooked meals, along with a dishwasher for added convenience.
The cozy living room is the heart of the home, offering a beautiful stone fireplace with seasonal firewood provided, perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure. Guests can also enjoy a flat-screen satellite TV and complimentary WiFi throughout their stay.
Step outside onto the private deck and take in the breathtaking views of Wawona Dome while surrounded by towering pines and fresh mountain air. With a picnic table, lounge chairs, and a gas BBQ, the outdoor space is ideal for dining, relaxing, and creating unforgettable memories in the heart of Yosemite.
**** Very steep driveway, use caution during inclement weather*****
2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 5 - Single Level - 992 Sq. Ft. - 878 Sq. Ft. Deck
No Pets allowed. An EV charging station is available at the Main Office.
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 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!