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Explorers Retreat

Holiday home with kitchen, near Yosemite National Park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Located close to Yosemite National Park, Explorers Retreat has plenty to offer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Explorers Retreat

Holiday home with kitchen, near Yosemite National Park
This smoke-free holiday home features parking and Internet access. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and a fridge, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Explorers Retreat Private vacation home
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Explorers Retreat Yosemite National Park
Explorers Retreat Private vacation home Yosemite National Park

About the area

Yosemite West, a neighbourhood in Yosemite National Park, is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Yosemite National Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tunnel View - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 32 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Explorers Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Explorers Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explorers Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explorers Retreat located?

Located in Yosemite West, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Explorers Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended family travelling from NZ

Fantastic place to stay. Had everything we needed & very handy to Yosemite valley
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in park

The home was warm for us when we showed up the cleanliness was amazing and two living areas made it great for the family. The beds were comfortable and I highly recommend this home for a family wanting to stay inside the park.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good base of operations to explore Yosemite

We enjoyed our stay. The property met our expectations. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of room to spread out. With temperatures over 100 we were happy the air conditioning was on when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in Yosemite Natl Park outside valley

Comfortable, clean stay for our nights after exploring the park. We had everything we needed. Checkout is quick - trash and dishwasher only. No linen pickup etc. Great spot! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kaleb Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Yosemite Retreat

Overall and great property but neither bathroom has shampoo so bring your own. The knives in the kitchen are nearly unusable due to how dull they are and there’s no sharpener provided. We ended up using our own pocket knife to prep dinner. Other than that, we really enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

Great home at the end of the neighborhood, which made it very quiet and peaceful. The listing is accurate, and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Earlier reviews mentioned that shampoo, soap, etc. aren't provided. They do provide hand soap, dish soap, and tablets for the dishwasher. The closest small store is about a 35-minute drive, and a major grocery store is about an hour away, so plan ahead. Previous reviews also mentioned that the internet is spotty, which was true for us as well due to some snowy weather that came through during our stay. But once that passed, it was running again. There is no cell signal at the house and the surrounding area, so plan ahead and download Google Maps or something similar. The property manager was helpful with our questions. Overall, this was a great home for our family stay and we enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Quang M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Calm neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Inside the park home run

The property is inside Yosemite National Park but far enough from the tourist areas that it is quiet at night.l It is well-equipped and well-maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I would recommend anyone to this property. I loved the location and the comfort. We had a great time

Professional and prompt. We called to inquire about the TV and they sent someone immediately to help us. My family loved this location and and home. Cozy and clean. Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Easy, clean, very functional and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

M F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

No Power, No Refund

Could be a great place if they had a back up generator for when the power goes out = no light in the bathrooms at all, no tv of course, NO HOT WATER, no cooking...ANd they would not refund any part of the payment. And this happens often, since there are other reviews mentioning the power outage in the comments.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Amazing location and well-stocked house!

You can't get a better location within the valley. Clean, well equipped house that was perfect after long days on the trails. Very quiet and easily accessible. The coffee table was missing in the upstairs living room which was odd, but not a deal breaker (but getting one would be a good idea!).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janel H.

Spacious and clean!

This 3 bedroom home worked well for our family in our 3 days at Yosemite. It took us 30 minutes to drive from the house to the valley (around 8 am in early June with little traffic) and it was nice to get out of the crowd in the valley at the end of the day. Since dinner options in the park are very limited, we stopped at a grocery store before we got to the park and bought groceries for breakfast and dinner. The home is very well stocked, but there are no condiments or ingredients other than Folgers coffee, sugar packs, salt and pepper, so be prepared to bring everything you need to cook. Very clean and the management does a good job providing information about the home and the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin E.

Great Yosemite holiday

Lovely property, perfect for us as 2 families travelling together. It had everything we needed and plenty of space for the kids to run amok downstairs. Upstairs is quite hot with no a/c but the fans provided helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

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