Perched on a hilltop, Hilltop Haven offers panoramic views of the mountaintops and private meadow below. Relax by the gas fireplace, unwind with games and books in the living room or enjoy quality time cooking in an open-plan kitchen equipped with granite countertops. Explore nature through year-round creek access or take advantage of BBQ facilities on one of many decks.
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9.29.2 out of 10
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Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
(12R) Hilltop Haven at The Redwoods In Yosemite
Hilltop Haven, located in the town of Wawona, is a beautiful completely remodeled (April 2021) 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Gold-rated cabin that sleeps up to six guests. Hilltop Haven is situated on a large lot surrounded by Oak, Pine, and Cedar trees. There are beautiful decks surrounding the house, a gas BBQ, and gorgeous views of the mountaintops and the private meadow below. The home is located on a year-round creek with lots of space for exploring. Inside, there are hard surface floors in the public areas, carpeting in the bedrooms, and large windows in every room. The kitchen features an open floor plan with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a refrigerator with an icemaker, a five-burner electric stove, a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, Keurig, and a spice rack for cooking your favorite meals. The living room has a gas fireplace, flat-screen satellite TV, and WiFi, along with plenty of games, books, and movies for everyone to enjoy. The Master bedroom on the second floor is adjacent to a ¾ bath and has a private balcony. On the first floor, Bedroom two has a queen bed, bedroom three has two twin beds and there is a full bath with double sinks and tub/shower combination. . The cabin also has a laundry room with a full-size washer/dryer and a full house backup generator.
3 Bedrooms – 2 Bathrooms –Sleeps 6 –Two-Level – Gold Rated – 1650 sq. ft. The deck is 940 Sq. Ft
The upper balcony is 60 Sq. Ft.
No Pets Allowed. Air conditioning /heat are throughout the home. EV Charging Station available within five miles of the cabin
About the Area
Nestled just 4 miles inside the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is the charming and historic town of Wawona. Located at the base of Chilnualna Falls (the second-highest vertical-drop waterfall in Yosemite), and home to the principal trailheads into the southern Yosemite wilderness, Wawona is also the closest town to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Wawona has the feel of a small town but is bustling with activity! Over 160 residents, including Yosemite Park employees, live in Wawona and can be seen gathering at the town's community center, playing a pick-up game of basketball at the elementary school, jogging on one of the many picturesque trails, or simply walking their dogs and baby strollers through the winding residential streets. The historic Wawona Swinging Bridge boasts the best natural water slide in the Park! The history village is filled with docents, stagecoach rides, horseback rides, and barn dances in the summer season, and the Wawona Meadow Loop offers year-round riparian meadow wildlife viewing. Wawona was known to the local Native American Miwok in their language as Pallachun (a good place to stay). It is located entirely within Yosemite National Park (it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area), and is located on the South Fork of the wild and scenic Merced River, on the main highway (State Route 41) from Fresno to Yosemite Valley. Galen Clark, who helped gain preservation legislation for Mariposa Grove and what later became part of Yosemite National Park, occupied the Wawona area in 1855 and established a tourist rest and modest ranch, which he later sold and made into a hotel and resort property (the Wawona Hotel). The Wawona post office was established in 1878 and was originally called Clark's Station. The Redwoods in Yosemite has over 120 vacation rental homes and is proud to say that all of them are located in Wawona. All are within walking distance to everything that Wawona has to offer, and every one of them is surrounded by the majesty of Yosemite National Park!
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Located in Yosemite National Park, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and El Portal Market are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Yosemite National Park travel guide
Is (12R) Hilltop Haven at The Redwoods In Yosemite pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at (12R) Hilltop Haven at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at (12R) Hilltop Haven at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at (12R) Hilltop Haven at The Redwoods In Yosemite?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is (12R) Hilltop Haven at The Redwoods In Yosemite located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Yosemite Cemetery and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. Wawona Golf Course and Wawona Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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(12R) Hilltop Haven at The Redwoods In Yosemite Reviews
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This was a great house located within Yosemite National Park. There are some great trails close and it is about an hour drive to the valley when you want to spend the day there. There are a couple of local groceries with limited hours, but it's best to get most of your supplies before you arrive. The house was stocked with everything you need to cook and also has a regular and Keurig coffeemaker.
My family and I had an enjoyable stay in Cabin 12R. We liked the location within Wawona- on a hill with space from neighboring cabins. We also liked being inside Yosemite Park boundaries. It is about an hour drive to Yosemite Valley, so plan accordingly. Biking around the valley was a lot of fun and the way to go in our opinion. Spending half a day in Mariposa Grove hiking is a great option too. There are VERY few dining options near the cabin in Wawona so plan to purchase all of your food for all meals and snacks in Oakhurst. There are a couple stores in Wawona, but they mostly carry the basics. We’d recommend this cabin when traveling to Yosemite.
This is a beautiful place to stay while visiting Yosemite. While it is in a small community of houses, it was quite private. The home has been recently renovated and it is modern and tasteful. The kitchen was very well stocked with appliances, dishes and utensils (not always the case with rental units). Only thing missing was sugar and salt, so bring your own. It was very well maintained and very clean. The hot tub was a pleasure. The only downside was that the mattress in the master bedroom was extremely firm. I like a firm mattress but this was uncomfortable. But that was the only downside to a wonderful place.
Overall the property was nice and well maintained.
Here are my thoughts on our stay in no particular order:
- I knew we were staying 40 mins from the valley floor. I thought it was fine but looking back I wish we were closer.
- The place has a hot tub, that I don't think was listed but I had read in another review. That was a bonus when we confirmed there was one for us to use.
- The place wasn't ready for us when we arrived at 4:00. However the front desk was very nice and provided us ice for our groceries.
- The house is located at the end of a street so no thru traffic and made it feel a little bit more secluded even with the other houses nearby. The neighborhood was so quiet it was completely peaceful.
- All basic cooking supplies were included.
- The house sleeps six but we only had enough towels for 4. You can get a towel exchange but that requires going to the check in office to make the swap. The house does come with a washer and dryer however, there is no starter pack.
- We had only 1/2 a used paper towel roll available to us. Again, I'm sure we could have gone down to the check in office to get more but we were only staying a couple of nights.
- Grill was basically new and worked great.
- The upstairs shower door is a barn door. There are gaps so you can still see in/out.
- The pictures are accurate to the place.
- I think other reviewers mentioned this but yes, their pillows are terrible. If you're picky be prepared.
Homey, clean, well stocked! Would recommend for everyone!
Brice W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenifer
5 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful, completely updated two story home. There were only two of us, but this home can accommodate up to 6 people.
The early morning and late afternoon wildlife viewing, from the second story porch, was both relaxing and entertaining - wild turkeys, squirrels, woodpeckers, Steller jays and fox.
If you could provide, or even advise guests to bring their own laundry detergent, coffee pods and ice for first day, that would be the only improvement I can think of.
Enjoyed our visit very much and highly recommend!!
Jenifer
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robin S.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
OK but ran into some issues
The house was advertized with washer/dryer but the dryer did not work and we were not notified. Also, the beds were rocks and the pillows were very uncomfortable.