Custom Cottage, Fireplace, Views, A/C, Private Deck, Central to Yosemite Park
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Custom Cottage, Fireplace, Views, A/C, Private Deck, Central to Yosemite Park
Wawona, California, 95389
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Property Description
The Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is a Craftsman Guest House with the best privacy and views in the area. Our excellent reviews reflect our high standards for quality and service.
Rental of the Hideaway includes a required and limited Yosemite National Park vehicle access permit. Guests must still pay the Park Entry Fee.
The Hideaway is following current COVID-19 Health Guidelines with detailed cleaning, disinfecting, using HEPA vacuums, and a new HEPA Air Purifier sized for the guest house. All the linens and pillows are washed or changed for each guest stay. Detergents are used for cleaning, EPA/CDC approved hydrogen peroxide (asthma safer product) is used for disinfecting and windex products for the glass, windows and mirrors.
The Mountain Hideaway is full of designer grade appointments with CAL King bed, whirlpool bathtub, full kitchen, dining room, and private deck with barbecue. The Hideaway has central air conditioning and designated parking for a perfect retreat.
The comfortable living room includes remote control fireplace, HD satellite TV with networks, cable news, HBO, sports, movies, and Sirius radio.
WiFi is included at the Hideaway. We have the Starlink system with high-speed internet allowing video streaming from your favorite providers on your own devices.
A full kitchen and breakfast bar is provided with all the cookware, plates and utensils you'll need for a quick breakfast or gourmet meal. It's complete with gas stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. The dining area is surrounded by 180 degree mountain views.
The luxurious bath suite includes a 6' whirlpool bathtub for 2, Italian marble shower, radiant floor heat and morning light through private windows. The Hideaway is located in a forested mountain community within the gates of Yosemite Park.
The Hideaway is a luxury house for 2 but can accommodate up to 3 with the extra guest sleeping on a portable mattress on the floor in the living room area. Our property is a unique home and may not be suitable for children under 4 yrs old due to open stairs, fireplace and steep mountain terrain surrounding the Hideaway. There is a $25 or $35 (depending on the season) per night, per extra guest for the 3rd person or child staying at our cottage. The floor plan is an open design with bedroom above the living room.
Due to COVID-19 Operating Guidelines, only 7-day stays may use the laundry room in the cottage.
Check in and Check out times have changed due to the additional time needed to clean and prep the cottage for your safety within COVID-19 Guidelines.
Check-in is at 5pm and check-out is 10am. We will accommodate other check-in requests if possible. Plan on additional time to drive thru the Park to arrive at the Hideaway.
Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located at 6000' elevation in Yosemite West. This unique community is located within the gates of the Park with the best central location for day tripping to Yosemite Valley, Badger Pass Ski, Glacier Point, Wawona and the Big Trees.
The high county of Tuolumne Meadows is a 90-minute drive thru mountain vistas, high alpine lakes and forests of giant sequoia trees.
Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are a short drive to Glacier Point where you can rent all the gear you need for an epic winter adventure.
Cell service is very good for Verizon at the Hideaway. There is no Cell service for other carriers. Sorry, it's a remote mountain location. A land-line telephone with local and long distance service is included.
DISCLAIMER- By entering the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Yosemite Mountain Hideaway or any of it’s owners, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury
CAUTION: Winter travel thru the park requires all cars/trucks to carry snow chains. Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located on a steep access road where winter snows may require special parking conditions. Please email or call with snow condition access questions.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance for your stay in Yosemite National Park. There are winter and summer storms, fire season, COVID-19 travel advisories, road detours and other events that you need to cover. You must review the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway Cancellation Policy.
MOUNTAIN TRAVEL: The Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located in a residential community in the wilderness at 6000 feet elevation. Guests may experience the effects of altitude, intense sunshine, mountain weather and mountain roads. It is recommended you prepare for this type of travel.
We look forward to hosting you at the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, Melissa and JeffAbout pets:No pets allowed.Sorry but we cannot allow assistance animals.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About checkIn:Check in after 5:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Landmarks: John Muir presentation by Lee Stetson
(240m)
Landmarks: Deer Camp Trailhead
(1.6 km)
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9.8/10
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96 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
Average for similar properties in Wawona
Guest User
October 26, 2025
I gave 3 stars on the property description because there are 4 flights of stairs down to the front door and up to your vehicle. This needs to be called out better, 100% NOT ADA. We stayed for several days so we had a lot of supplies, camera gear, etc. The property owner lives next door to the unit, and he was kind of DGAF about it.It's a stunning property, extremely clean with stunning views. Just know before you go, be mindful of weight so you can carry your stuff down safely.
Dave D.
October 21, 2025
We loved our stay at Jeff and Melissa's much loved hideaway in Yosemite. The views are amazing, the nights are peaceful and the sunrises are stunning. The accommodation is very comfortable, well equipped and well maintained.The location is perfect being inside the park yet away from the crouds in the valley. Communication from Jeff was great, and the directions provided made it easy for find the accommodation. We wished we had booked for longer and would not hesitate to stay here again on a return visit to Yosemite.
Jane
October 31, 2025
Beautiful cottage and incredible hosts. Everything well appointed and thoughtful. From the kind welcome note to the personal recommendations. We felt right at home!
Diane J.
October 9, 2025
The cottage is in a wonderful location at the Park’s western boundary. The view is amazing, the cottage is very well stocked and comfortable. The hosts communicate very well, which made check-in a breeze. Don’t hesitate to book it, you’ll be glad you did!
Matt G.
October 16, 2025
We loved this property, it was spacious yet cozy, with a nice amount of privacy and great views out the balcony. Very nice construction and attention to detail inside. If you're driving a low clearance sports car, be forewarned the parking spot has a drainage dip at the street which can be challenging to navigate without scraping the car's nose. I recommend ignoring the (helpful for other cars) directions (a shortcut) the property owners will send you, and stick to the longer route your nav system will take you. It adds around 3/4 a mile if I recall, but allows you to approach the driveway from an uphill angle and was much easier for handling that dip. Also, if you reach out to the property owners ahead of time they can place some pieces of wood in the dip to help out (though the uphill approach angle alone is probably sufficient to handle the dip, it wasn't that severe)! With the altered route and the wood added, it was very easy to get the car in and out of the very nice/wide parking spot and would not deter me from visiting this property again. Location was great, and note that the store in Yosemite Valley is very well stocked with groceries.
Debra G.
September 9, 2025
One of the very best places we’ve ever stayed. Great location to get to park places. Super nice cabin with excellent communication from hosts. All the amenities one could ask for. Highly recommend!!
Lucile W.
September 22, 2025
Precious cottage and a wonderful location! We loved our stay and would highly recommend the Hideaway for your Yosemite adventure!
Tiffany A.
September 15, 2025
We had a wonderful stay! The home is beautiful and in beautiful surroundings. Jeff was helpful with assisting us with a couple things while we stayed. The house had everything we needed for our trip and we felt right at home!
Andy C.
September 2, 2025
Amazing location in the park. Everything was excellent. Will absolutely be the first place I look next visit to Yosemite.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf course
Skiing
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Health & wellness
Golf course
Ski equipment rental
Mountain climbing
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Skiing
Off-site
Mountain biking
Off-site
Rock climbing
Off-site
Activities
Fishing
Off-site
Eco tours
Off-site
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 17:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children are not permitted to stay at this property
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Property host
Jeff & Melissa Hornacek
Speaks: English, Spanish, French
About this property
The Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is a Craftsman Guest House with the best privacy and views in the area. Our excellent reviews reflect our high standards for quality and service.
Rental of the Hideaway includes a required and limited Yosemite National Park vehicle access permit. Guests must still pay the Park Entry Fee.
The Hideaway is following current COVID-19 Health Guidelines with detailed cleaning, disinfecting, using HEPA vacuums, and a new HEPA Air Purifier sized for the guest house. All the linens and pillows are washed or changed for each guest stay. Detergents are used for cleaning, EPA/CDC approved hydrogen peroxide (asthma safer product) is used for disinfecting and windex products for the glass, windows and mirrors.
The Mountain Hideaway is full of designer grade appointments with CAL King bed, whirlpool bathtub, full kitchen, dining room, and private deck with barbecue. The Hideaway has central air conditioning and designated parking for a perfect retreat.
The comfortable living room includes remote control fireplace, HD satellite TV with networks, cable news, HBO, sports, movies, and Sirius radio.
WiFi is included at the Hideaway. We have the Starlink system with high-speed internet allowing video streaming from your favorite providers on your own devices.
A full kitchen and breakfast bar is provided with all the cookware, plates and utensils you'll need for a quick breakfast or gourmet meal. It's complete with gas stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. The dining area is surrounded by 180 degree mountain views.
The luxurious bath suite includes a 6' whirlpool bathtub for 2, Italian marble shower, radiant floor heat and morning light through private windows. The Hideaway is located in a forested mountain community within the gates of Yosemite Park.
The Hideaway is a luxury house for 2 but can accommodate up to 3 with the extra guest sleeping on a portable mattress on the floor in the living room area. Our property is a unique home and may not be suitable for children under 4 yrs old due to open stairs, fireplace and steep mountain terrain surrounding the Hideaway. There is a $25 or $35 (depending on the season) per night, per extra guest for the 3rd person or child staying at our cottage. The floor plan is an open design with bedroom above the living room.
Due to COVID-19 Operating Guidelines, only 7-day stays may use the laundry room in the cottage.
Check in and Check out times have changed due to the additional time needed to clean and prep the cottage for your safety within COVID-19 Guidelines.
Check-in is at 5pm and check-out is 10am. We will accommodate other check-in requests if possible. Plan on additional time to drive thru the Park to arrive at the Hideaway.
Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located at 6000' elevation in Yosemite West. This unique community is located within the gates of the Park with the best central location for day tripping to Yosemite Valley, Badger Pass Ski, Glacier Point, Wawona and the Big Trees.
The high county of Tuolumne Meadows is a 90-minute drive thru mountain vistas, high alpine lakes and forests of giant sequoia trees.
Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are a short drive to Glacier Point where you can rent all the gear you need for an epic winter adventure.
Cell service is very good for Verizon at the Hideaway. There is no Cell service for other carriers. Sorry, it's a remote mountain location. A land-line telephone with local and long distance service is included.
DISCLAIMER- By entering the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Yosemite Mountain Hideaway or any of it’s owners, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury
CAUTION: Winter travel thru the park requires all cars/trucks to carry snow chains. Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located on a steep access road where winter snows may require special parking conditions. Please email or call with snow condition access questions.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance for your stay in Yosemite National Park. There are winter and summer storms, fire season, COVID-19 travel advisories, road detours and other events that you need to cover. You must review the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway Cancellation Policy.
MOUNTAIN TRAVEL: The Yosemite Mountain Hideaway is located in a residential community in the wilderness at 6000 feet elevation. Guests may experience the effects of altitude, intense sunshine, mountain weather and mountain roads. It is recommended you prepare for this type of travel.
We look forward to hosting you at the Yosemite Mountain Hideaway, Melissa and JeffAbout pets:No pets allowed.Sorry but we cannot allow assistance animals.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About checkIn:Check in after 5:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.
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