Oso Lodge - Ping-Pong, Deck & EV Charger



House in Yosemite West, California
Locally Owned & Operated

Yosemite
Casago Franchise Owner
What our guests are saying...
Oso Lodge offers a spacious, comfortable retreat with a well-equipped kitchen that guests found ideal for shared meals. Guests consistently appreciated its clean, thoughtfully arranged interiors, comfortable beds, and inviting living spaces for relaxing together. Its peaceful, private setting provides convenient access to the park while remaining removed from crowds. Large windows, a porch, and patio frame beautiful tree-filled views, with opportunities to enjoy stargazing and wildlife. Guests also appreciated the games and well-stocked supplies that make downtime especially enjoyable.
Overview
Step through double wooden doors beneath a green metal roof and river rock facade, and the lodge opens up around you: a vaulted pine ceiling, wrought iron chandeliers, and a wall of A-frame windows framing tall pines. This recently renovated home sits on the western boundary of Yosemite National Park, so you can hike into the park from the front door, then come back to a crackling river rock fireplace, a game of Ping-Pong, and dinner on the deck in the fresh alpine air. It is a natural basecamp for a large group after a full day on the valley floor. This home can be rented together with Oso Lodge Unit B downstairs, which adds one more bedroom, one more bathroom, and another full kitchen. Key Features • Sleeps 10 guests • 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms • Vaulted great room with soaring A-frame windows and forest views • River rock fireplace with leather mission chairs and a rocking chair • Loft lounge with sectional, futon, and flat screen TV • Granite kitchen with island seating for three and gas range • Rustic plank dining table with bench seating • Deck with gas grill, outdoor dining for six, and wicker lounge chairs • Ping-Pong table and board games • 50-inch TV • Desk and laptop friendly workspace • EV charging station • Parking for up to 3 vehicles • Inside Yosemite National Park gates, nine miles from Yosemite Valley with a trail 30 feet from the driveway Sleeping Arrangements Total occupancy: 10 guests Total beds: 6 Three queen bedrooms plus a twin daybed with trundle and a futon in the loft give couples, families, and friends room to spread out, with the kids tucked in close by. Bedroom 1 features a queen bed on a wrought iron frame dressed in plaid bedding, with a leather reading chair, a ceiling fan, and a wood framed window looking into the trees. An adjoining bathroom with a glass shower makes it an easy retreat for a couple. Bedroom 2 centers on a queen log frame bed in branch print bedding, with a Half Dome sunset print, a leather storage bench, and a window onto tall evergreens. With its own adjoining bathroom, it suits a second couple or parents. Bedroom 3 is bright and playful, with a queen bed plus a black metal daybed with a trundle that sleeps two more on twins. A large window, colorful geometric rug, and starry sky artwork make it a favorite for kids or friends sharing. The loft lounge adds a futon under the knotty pine ceiling for an extra guest or two. Bathrooms Three full bathrooms keep mornings moving. Expect glass enclosed tiled walk-in showers, wood framed windows looking out to tall pines, and Yosemite artwork on the walls. One bath has a long granite vanity with a makeup counter, chair, and lighted mirror, while others feature warm wooden vanities and stone tile floors. A hair dryer and towels are provided. Living Areas The great room is the heart of the lodge, where the A-frame windows rise toward a vaulted pine ceiling and snow can be seen drifting past the pines in winter. Sink into the leather sectional or a mission chair with ottoman beside the lit river rock fireplace, with black bear prints and a kilim rug adding to the cabin feel. Up under the sloped knotty pine ceiling, the loft lounge offers a black sectional, ottoman, futon, and flat screen TV, framed by more A-frame windows to the trees. The entry welcomes you with a live edge bench, wall hooks for coats, and a log railed staircase. Kitchen & Dining Light maple cabinets, granite counters, and a river rock chimney rising behind the stainless gas range give the kitchen real character. Pull up one of three stools at the island beside tall windows looking out to the forest and deck, while the cook works with a double sink, stainless refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, ice maker, coffee maker, blender, and toaster. Wine glasses and a baking sheet are on hand. The rustic plank dining table, with a wooden bench and tan leather chairs beneath a large snowy forest mural, is made for long group dinners. Deck & Outdoor Dining Tall pines surround the sunny deck, where a gas grill sits next to a dark wood dining table for six and wicker lounge chairs invite you to linger. A patio with wicker chairs and another outdoor dining table sits beside floor to ceiling windows, so there is room for everyone to take meals outside in the mountain air. Games & Downtime Challenge the group to a Ping-Pong tournament, break out the board games, or settle in with a show on the 50-inch TV after a day of trails. Surrounding Areas • Hiking trail 30 feet from the driveway, with access into the park from the front door • Tunnel View: 15-minute drive • Yosemite Valley: nine miles • Chinquapin intersection of Wawona Road and Glacier Point Road: one mile north ★☆Locally Rooted, Elevated Hospitality☆★ We're Yosemite Elevated Stays, a locally rooted, family-owned team serving Yosemite and the surrounding Sierra Nevada. We believe a stay should be more than just a place to land. It should feel personal, seamless, and connected to the granite, waterfalls, and giant trees that make this place unlike anywhere else on earth. From booking to departure, we're here with thoughtful support, clear communication, and trusted local guidance to help you settle in, feel cared for, and make lasting memories in the range of light.
Guests enter through a private entrance with a smart lock and have the entire home to themselves, including the deck, patio, grill, Ping-Pong table, and EV charging station. Oso Lodge Unit B downstairs is a separate rental unless booked together. Parking is available for up to three vehicles.
Oso Lodge sits inside the Yosemite National Park gates on the park's western boundary, one mile south of the Chinquapin intersection of Wawona Road and Glacier Point Road, at an altitude of 5,100 to 6,300 feet. A hiking trail begins just 30 feet from the driveway, Tunnel View is a 15-minute drive, and the heart of Yosemite Valley is nine miles away.
A car is the way to explore from here. Yosemite Valley is nine miles away and Tunnel View is a 15-minute drive. The home has parking for up to three vehicles and an EV charging station, and trails are steps from the driveway for exploring on foot.
• Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM • Minimum stay is 2 nights • Minimum age to book is 21 • No pets allowed • Maximum occupancy is 10 guests • No smoking, parties, or events • Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM • This home is inside the Yosemite National Park gates, so no additional park reservation is needed, but guests still pay the park entrance fee • During the winter months (timing varies with the weather), patio items are stored away and the grill is not available • Winter storms can bring snow at this elevation, so check current road conditions and chain requirements before driving in • WiFi can be spotty due to the mountain location, with occasional outages or slower speeds. Please do not rely on it for streaming or working from home • Power outages are frequent in this area. Please come prepared, as compensation is not offered for outages • Accidental damage protection is included with your reservation • Additional fees and taxes may apply
You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.Amenities
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Rating
We loved the stay! Our group of 7 had plenty of room, the beds were comfy, water was hot with good pressure, location is incredibly convenient to so many great spots in Yosemite. Would absolutely stay again.
Oso Lodge was great. Spacious and well kept. I didn’t give full 4 stars due to lack of cleanliness under furniture that was easily visible and also some wierd stains/dripping on wall. Aside from that our stay was great. Had a minor issue with microwave and the host was extremely responsive. On our last day at the cabin, we saw a bear off the deck!!!
We loved our stay! The place was cozy, clean, and perfectly located for exploring Yosemite. It was well stocked and thoughtfully set up, with fun games and beautiful big windows overlooking the trees. Seeing everything covered in snow made the home feel truly magical. Easy check-in and great communication.
Great location, around 30-40 minutes from most popular trails in the park. Spacious and great for large groups, we rented this and unit B for a group of 7 adults and 4 children and it was great. We enjoyed cooking meals in the large, open concept kitchen (very well equipped but knives are dull and some of the dishware wasn’t clean). Our main issue was the code lock not working but we were able to reach Vacasa customer service and get it worked out pretty quickly by using the key in the lockbox.
We picked this lodge because of its proximity to the park. We were amazed at its quality & comfort. We loved sitting on the porch amongst the trees. It's a very quiet location. We cooked all of our meals in the kitchen which had plenty of pans & gear, which increased our quality time together. A great stay!
This is a great rental. The kitchen has everything you need. The living room was great for family activities, and nicely decorated. We had an issue with the door code, but customer service was able to assist with a key lock box code. It was very clean. The other issue we had was, the power went out starting around noon until 10 pm. It would be helpful to stock with battery operated lanterns or candles for such occasions. All together, we were very happy with it & would stay again!
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