YoBee! Heart of Yosemite. Cozy View Studio. Park Entrance + Free Breakfast ~L8

Stay in the Park. No day-use reservations needed!

You've found the ideal place to stay and get to all the main Yosemite attractions! Yosemite Valley, Tunnel View, Bridal Falls, Cathedral Beach, Glacier Point, Badger Pass Snow and Ski Area, Mariposa Grove, dozens of breathtaking hikes and more in just under 30 minutes! Skip the day-use reservations, chain controls, longer drive, slow traffic and gate waits - stay with us in Yosemite National Park most central location.

Enjoy your Yosemite West homey one-bedroom apartment with attached kitchenette and private full bathroom in the master bedroom. Feel the morning chill of the mountains under magnificent sugar pines - relax outside in your own sitting area, take all the views while sipping your morning coffee in and the BREAKFAST is on us!

Park for free in our covered and dry carport - no need to shovel out your car from the snow in the morning! Electrical cars are welcome to use our Level 2 EV Charger to get around the park (additional fee applies).

You will enjoy your own private entrance, your own BBQ on your own deck. Fully automated self check-in and check-out and no interaction with the host required!

Relax after long day in your own cozy place, take always hot shower and bath after great hike, have a good rest in warm and comfortable king bed with fireplace gently glowing nearby. Enjoy huge 65' TV with great selection of High Definition Streaming and Live channels. Cook your own meals in the kitchenette and maybe indulge yourself with some wine at night. All essentials are provided for your no-worry stay: soap, toilet paper, linens, towels and more. Snacks and Continental breakfast will wait for you in the fridge on the arrival nicely packed in the trays if you decide to take it out to the picnic.

The entire one-bedroom apartment, kitchenette, full bathroom and outside sitting area is for your exclusive use only! Not shared with anyone else. You are in very safe area here. All doors are lockable for your peace and comfort, security camera are installed overlooking the carport and driveway and recording 24/7. Entrance door has a Smart Lock with the Keypad and your unique code for full privacy, fully automated check in and zero interaction with the host required

If you ever need us - we are always available on the messenger! We also have our own place in Yosemite West so we can help you with local knowledge about virtually anything! We will be happy to have you with us in the heart of Yosemite!

Texts and Calls are only second best - here is why: The cellular phone reception in Yosemite West is limited to Verizon. There are pockets of reception when travelling in Yosemite and there is more reception in the valley. When using the messenger you know right away that the message was sent and we are getting notifications in several ways: in the app, on the email and text (thanks technology!) - so we know you are looking for us. Once we see your message - we will address it right away!

Our park is big. You will need a car. Yet you can get to all the major nature wonders in under half an hour of relaxing drive!

For Wawona (25 min) and Giant Sequoias (30 min) - exit Yosemite West and take right on hwy 41
For Tunnel View (20 min) and Yosemite Valley (25 min) - exit Yosemite West and take left on hwy 41
For Badger Pass Ski and Snow Park (15 min) and Glacier Point (25 min)- exit Yosemite West and take left on hwy 41, take right on the next junction

AT THE GATE (DAY USE RESERVATIONS):
A reservation may be required to drive into Yosemite National Park in 2026. We have you covered! When staying with us we will take care of the reservation and there is nothing required from your side.
All vehicles entering Yosemite National Park will be required to pay the park entrance fee. ATTENTION (new for 2026): there is additional fee of $100/person for non-US residents. This applies only to guests traveling from outside the U.S., but we’re sharing it with everyone so no one is caught by surprise. Upon paying your entrance fee, showing proof of your reservation and a matching photo ID at the entrance station, you will be issued a vehicle permit to enter the park.

TRANSPORTATION:
There are no shuttle buses (Yarts) in Yosemite West. The closest stop for Yarts is in the valley and in Wawona. There are no Uber, Lift or taxi as well.

Don't forget your GROCERIES!
The last stops for groceries are in Oakhurst (Hwy. 41), Mariposa (Hwy. 140), Oakdale (Hwy. 120 from Modesto) and Lee Vining (Hwy. 120 from the eastern approach to the Park - SUMMER ONLY !!!). There are two small markets approximately 25 minutes travel time from here, but are less reasonable and have a more limited selection (confirmed open and working starting June 13, 2020).

ROAD CLOSURE:
Please, be sure to call 1-800-427-ROAD (California Roads) and 1-209-372-O2OO (Yosemite National Park Roads) for most updated road conditions.

CHAINS:
IMPORTANT! In winter, EVEN WHEN THE ROADS ARE CLEAR AND THE SKIES ARE BLUE, it is mandatory that you carry tire chains in your car, EVEN FOR 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES. If you do not have them, and you encounter an inspection roadblock, you will be turned back to buy chains before you will be allowed to proceed. Chains are often required on roads both inside and outside of Yosemite from November through March, less often in October and April, and rarely in September or May. Winter driving restrictions are enforced in Yosemite!

Weather: snow, rain, ice and wind may happen, yet Yosemite gets mostly stable and beautiful weather

Kitchenette: mid size fridge with a freezer, induction cooktop, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee machine are provided.
BBQ grill with Side Burner for cooking is available right outside on your deck.

Mobile Communication: In Yosemite West you will have reception for Verizon and Sprint only. ATT will not work, unless you are in the valley.

Internet: WiFi may get slow in the evenings and free data is limited to 18GB/device. You can buy more data for a few dollars.

Entertainment: 65' TV with Streaming options of Netflix, HBO, HULU, YouTube TV with scores of live channels. Service can be interrupted (ie snow on the dish).

Cooling/Heating: There is an Air Conditioner (AC) in our home. In can be used for both heating and cooling. You can set your desired temperatures to get the most comfortable stay ever. In addition - The fireplace in the living room can be used for ambiance and heating

Stairs: Yosemite West is 6000 feet elevation mountain village built on a hillside. Our home enjoys beautiful forest and filtered mountain views. One of the natural downsides is climbing the stairs and our home is not an exception. Your suite is on the lower floor and it takes one flight of stairs to get to your private deck and front door.