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Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, Our Cozy Rooms Are Minutes From Valley Attractions

Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, Our Cozy Rooms Are Minutes From Valley Attractions

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The Peregrine Lodge
The Peregrine Lodge with winter stars.
The Peregrine Lodge
The Peregrine Lodge
Our street with full moon.

Overview of Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, Our Cozy Rooms Are Minutes From Valley Attractions

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 226 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

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Yosemite National Park, CA
  • Popular LocationYosemite National Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBadger Pass Ski Area15 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance35 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Office

About this property

Inside Yosemite N.P. Gates!, Our Cozy Rooms Are Minutes From Valley Attractions

THE DOGWOOD ROOM AT THE YOSEMITE PEREGRINE LODGE

The Dogwood room will delight and enchant you with its charming decor. This room is located at the Peregrine Lodge in Yosemite West just 20 minutes from the valley floor.

Each of our rooms has a private entrance with private shower & bathroom, outdoor deck, custom gas fireplaces, and more. This room has the added feature of a custom oversized whirlpool bathtub for two.

Please note, we are not a bed and breakfast.

For those of you who love the winter in Yosemite, you will love the easy access to snow and snow activities. We are only 20 minutes by car to the Badger Pass Ski Area for cross country, snow shoeing, snow play, and downhill skiing. On large storms, cross country ski right out from the lodge.

At just over 6000 feet, our lodge will get more snow than the Valley itself. If you want to have a higher probability of being in the snow, you will want to be in Yosemite West.

The benefits of staying at our home inside Yosemite National Park are many. By actually being inside the National Park gates, you avoid the long lines going in and out of the entrance stations. At peak season, this can be an hour or more wait time just to enter the park. This allows you to experience leisurely mornings enjoying the peace and solitude of our quiet community before taking off to see the many attractions in the park.

Returning from a day of rigorous hiking and sauntering in the valley? Ice skating at Curry Village? Cross country skiing on our groomed and un-groomed trails? or Down hill skiing at the local ski resort? You will be happy to know home is just a short drive away.

We offer a clean, well maintained lodge that is the ideal home base for your Yosemite experience. Please, no smoking, no pets.


ATTRACTIONS AND DISTANCES

The distance from Yosemite West to famous landmarks are: Badger Pass Ski Area 6.5 miles (10,5 km), Tunnel View 8.3 miles (13,4 km), Bridalveil Falls 9.8 miles (15,8 km), Wawona Hotel 12.4 miles (20 km), The Ahwahnee Hotel 15.9 miles (25,6 km), Glacier Point 16.2 miles (26 km) and El Portal 21.7 miles (35 km).

OUR HOME

The Yosemite Peregrine Lodge is a multi-level 3200 square foot home. We offer the entire home as a vacation rental between April 1 and December 31 each year. During this time the lodge is suitable for couples, families and executive retreats for up to 8 people.

During the winter months, January through the end of March, the individual rooms are available to rent for one or 2 guests each room.

Unusual for most homes in the Yosemite West community, the Peregrine Lodge is situated on a rather level area. This means you do not have to negotiate the steep stairs that earmark many houses.

Entering the home through a door on the same level as the parking, you will find easy access to the lodge and our guest rooms.

PARKING

We have guest parking for 3 midsize vehicles in driveway. We cannot accommodate RVs in the winter due to snow and ice conditions.

SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS

Each bedroom has both interior and exterior entries. They each have their own sink and shower, entry to their own private deck area, and a unique and beautiful floor to ceiling fireplace. One of the bedrooms even has a jet tub.

Our unique and cozy rooms are thematic in nature. The Peregrine Lodge is regarded as a quiet escape and romantic getaway for most of our guests, and we work hard to foster that environment.

Therefore, it is not an appropriate place for children under 14. Persons who are not registered guests are not permitted on the property. Our guests do not have visitation rights.

LODGEPOLE ROOM:*
Lodgepole furniture and a queen size bed, floor to ceiling fireplace with touches of native american art, and more.

ASPEN ROOM:*
This room has our king size bed. The rock fireplace also features aspen trees, thematic art and more.

DOGWOOD ROOM:*
Our largest room with a queen bed, custom rock fireplace featuring Dogwood trees, thematic art, and more.

* Please note we have a max occupancy of 2 persons per room.

LIVING AREA

The main floor is closed to visitors between December 31 and April 1 each year.

There are no laundry facilities at the lodge.

EATING

We provide an electric water boiler and coffee pot with coffee and tea, sugar and creamer. There is small refrigerator in the room for snacks. There is absolutely no cooking allowed in the rooms. Hot pans, electric skillets or other means of cooking stoves or appliance are not allowed. There is a small microwave in the shared lobby.

There are markets, cafeterias, coffee shops and restaurants located in the valley just 20 minutes away by car from the lodge.

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

We provide satellite TV and DVD players in each bedroom. There are also books and board games available.

INTERNET AVAILABILITY

We offer WiFi to our guests. You will find the password in the guest notebook in the room. Due to being at 6,000 feet of elevation surrounded by forest, the internet connection can be challenging at times. Please no streaming or downloading of large files. The internet is meant for you to be able to email, text and stay connected. Thanks for your consideration.


This is an ideal home for those who are seeking upscale cozy winter accommodations inside Yosemite.

Property manager

Vonnie
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No cooking in the room.
No candles in fireplaces or in room.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Yosemite National Park

This apartment is located in Yosemite West, a neighborhood in Yosemite National Park. The Ahwahnee is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 7 min walk
  • Yosemite Valley - 13 min drive
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 15 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 16 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • The River Restaurant & Lounge - 40 min drive
  • Parkside Pizza - 40 min drive
  • Yosemite View Restaurant & Lounge - 40 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spencer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary getaway
This was a fantastic stay. We rented out a single room, and it was perfect. It was warm and cozy, the location was great, and the jacuzzi was a great bonus. Our hosts were great, and we appreciated the promptness of their responses.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W., Point Richmond, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location for Yosemite Visit
Very nice lodge and room in an excellent location. My second trip to Yosemite and second stay in Yosemite West. I love this location. Yosemite West is very convenient and more affordable and easier to book than a stay in the valley floor. Room was great with several nice touches, like snacks and fresh ground coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay.
The place was relaxing, cozy and easy to get to. With the activities we had planned, this was a perfect location and the whirl pool and fireplace were wonderful after a day of xc skiing. The property manager’s communication with us was very good so that we had no trouble knowing exactly what to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lodge in the heart of Yosemite NP
Excellent spot! Exactly as described. GPS took us right to it, but heads up -- be sure and download/record the check-in instructions before you get in the valley in case you don't have cell service. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed, including coffee and snacks. Vonnie was super friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Conveniently located to the Yosemite valley by car. Excellent amenities. Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Vonnie

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The Yosemite Peregrine Lodge was purchased from Don and Kay Pitts in 2014. Don Pitts, was the US Magistrate/Judge in Yosemite for many years. When he retired in 1992, he and his wife, artist, Kay Pitts, built this beautiful home in Yosemite West. They moved to Fresno and decided to sell their lovely home so others may also enjoy the beauty and solitude of Yosemite.

Vonnie Coombs is the owner and manager of the lodge. She is excited to be able to continue offering this beautiful luxury home for the use of visitors to Yosemite National Park. Like the Pitts, Vonnie shares a love and appreciation for the outdoor lifestyle. Backpacking enthusiast, she has made many trips into the Sierra back country.

She has hiked and backpacked in many amazing places in the US, Canada and Europe but considers Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevadas to be a special place. In 2005 she backpacked the John Muir trail, completing the 245 miles in Yosemite Valley. It was during this trip that the love and awe of the range of light was forever bound inside her.

She is happy to offer this unique home for the enjoyment of guests who appreciate luxury, upscale and artful accommodations in the middle of one of the most wonderful places on earth.

Why they chose this property

Yosemite West is a unique area of Yosemite Park. Centrally located at 6,000 ft. elevation it allow the visitor to easily access Yosemite's many wonders while avoiding the crowding of Yosemite Valley.

This home sits on a quiet wooded hillside with sunset views. Coyotes, bears and deer are often seen as well as a large variety of birds. There are numerous trails to hike right outside the door and in Winter these become excellent cross country ski trails.

Spring and Summer bring lots of wildflowers and Autumn wonderful color changes: dogwoods turn all shades of salmon and burgundy, maples turn yellow and black oaks a burnished gold. All contrasted with the evergreen sugar pines, ponderosas, cedars and fir trees. It isn't just the visual beauty, it smells so good!

At night there are of stars! Sunsets like you wouldn't believe

What makes this property unique

Our 3200 sq. ft. home has three bedrooms each with a unique gas fireplace, private bath, TV/DVD, deck. These are on the ground floor adjacent to the three car carport which means you don’t have to haul your luggage up stairs.

These are ideal rooms for those who are seeking quality accommodations in a cozy private room. At 6000 feet we get more snow than the valley and we are only minutes by car to the Badger Pass Ski Area. You are in Yosemite West which has the advantage of being away from the crowds of tourists yet central to all of Yosemite’s major attractions.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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