Home in Yosemite National Park, CA

Love Yosemite! Vacation Rentals presents Yosemite Spirit, a spacious gem located in the highly sought after community of Yosemite West! The property includes the main house and a bonus attached studio (connected on the exterior), giving you 4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms, and nearly 3,000 square feet! Take advantage of the A+ location, as Yosemite West is INSIDE the park, saving you hours of your vacation to see all Yosemite has to offer.

Some other great highlights of this unique property include:

• Sleeping for up to 14 guests (very few homes inside Yosemite are legally allowed more than 10 guests)
• Hot Tub (rare in this area), serviced and available year round!
• 5 Smart TVs
• Pet Friendly with NO pet fee!**
• Game Room with multiple arcades
• Parking for up to 7 cars (also rare in this neighborhood). Please note that during the winter months when heavy snow is present, only 3 parking spots may be available.
• Central AC AND Heat
• Two stocked kitchens
• Two refrigerators
• New washer and dryer
• Starlink Internet

Additionally, a Level 2 Tesla Universal EV charger was added recently! The charger is on its own dedicated 40 AMP breaker.

BEDROOM/BATHROOM CONFIGURATION:

MAIN HOUSE

1st Level
Bedroom #1- One King Bed (sleeps 2) with partial en suite bathroom (combo shower/tub, and toilet)
Living Room- Pullout sleeper queen sofa (sleeps 2)

2nd Level
Bedroom #2- One King Bed (sleeps 2)
Master Bedroom- One King Bed (sleeps 2) with en suite bathroom (toilet, shower, tub).
Bathroom #3 is located outside Bedroom #2 (combo tub/shower, and toilet)
Game Room is also located upstairs

Studio (connected externally)
One King Bed (sleeps 2)
One pullout Queen Sleeper Sofa (sleeps 2)
Bathroom #4 with shower and toilet

There are two rollaway twin beds available at the property, usually stored in a closet (sleeps 2). Bedding is provided!

Yosemite West is a collection of more than 100 cabins and homes inside the park, located less than 30 minutes driving from Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, Mariposa Grove, and Badger Pass (ski slopes).

A propane BBQ grill is available at the property for your use. Please note that our team will leave one full tank of propane for each reservation.

Fireplaces: The main house has 4 propane fireplaces. They are a bit tricky to get working, so we currently do not list them as an advertised amenity. If someone in your group is familiar with them and wants to light them during your stay, you are most welcome to use them. We are including this language from day one of listing the home so there are NO SURPRISES.

**Pets: This property is pet friendly — and we're happy to say there's NO pet fee! We welcome up to 2 dogs per stay. We do ask that you disclose your pet(s) during the booking process or by reaching out to our team directly, so we can make sure housekeeping is properly notified.We kindly ask that pets are kept off the furniture, are not left unattended in the home, and are always leashed when outside in accordance with county ordinance.

Yosemite West is located above 6000 feet in elevation, which means there is a very good chance of seeing snow in the winter and spring months. You will need to bring a 4x4 vehicle and tire chains (legally required by CHP) during these time periods.

Maximum Occupancy: This property comfortably accommodates up to 14 guests, day OR night, and that count includes little ones and infants too. While we wish we could be flexible, we're unfortunately not able to make exceptions to this. If your group is a bit larger than what we can offer here, just reach out before booking and we'd be glad to potentially help you toward a property that's a better fit. One more small note: if your group size changes after booking, we won't be able to adjust the cancellation policy, so please plan accordingly. This is a Mariposa County ordinance that must be adhered to at all times. We appreciate you helping us stay compliant.

Rental Agreement: Immediately after booking, the rental agreement displayed at checkout will be sent to you via text and email for E-signing. Kindly E-sign this within 48 hours to finalize your reservation. You will also need to upload a photo of the ID associated with the credit card on file. This is solely for fraud protection purposes. E-signing allows you to go straight to the property upon your arrival, instead of coming to our office to sign and get a key!

Welcome Guide: One week prior to arrival, a digital welcome book will be sent via text message. For the protection of our guests, the guidebook will not be given out to anyone except the person who booked the property. The guidebook will have your special door code, address, local recommendations, and much more great info to help you prepare for your trip!

Access to Yosemite and Nearby Attractions: Yosemite National Park, like many others across the United States, has implemented a reservation system in recent years to manage visitor numbers effectively. Since this home is located INSIDE Yosemite National Park, you will NOT NEED a separate entrance reservation, only proof of your lodging reservation (please see official park website for details). We highly recommend that visitors planning a trip to Yosemite stay informed by regularly checking the National Parks websites and affiliated sources for any updates regarding the reservation system. While we strive to provide our guests with an exceptional experience, it's important to note that access to Yosemite or nearby attractions cannot be guaranteed, especially during peak seasons. By staying informed and flexible, visitors can better navigate their travel plans and make the most out of their trip to this beautiful region.

Kitchen: The kitchens are stocked with pots, pans, cookware, cups, silverware, and more! Our housekeeping team provides salt, pepper, and a can of cooking spray for your use. Occasionally, previous guests leave behind items such as spices, aluminum foil, or ziplock bags. You're welcome to use any of these, but please note that our team does not check for or restock them, so we can't guarantee what will be available. If these items are crucial to the success of your vacation, we recommend bringing them along to ensure you have everything you need. We try to clearly state this in the listing so there are no surprises.

Linens: Did you know that our vacation homes are among the few in the Yosemite area to feature professionally laundered linens? For every reservation, all linens are cleaned in commercial-grade washers using hypoallergenic detergent that's stronger and more effective than typical residential options. They're then pressed at 300°F—nearly twice as hot as a standard home dryer—to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and freshness. It's an extra step we take to provide a truly clean, comfortable, and welcoming stay.

Security Cameras: There are external only cameras on the premises that face certain entrance points of the home.

Insurance: Travel Insurance is provided as an option during the checkout process. Please note that as hosts, we cannot protect your trip from flight delays, illnesses, weather, job loss, or other circumstances that may prevent you from making your trip. We truly wish we could! We STRONGLY suggest purchasing some type of Travel Insurance so that you may protect your vacation investment from unforeseen circumstances that may prevent you from making your trip. It's a nominal cost that can absolutely pay off!

Mail: Due to locked neighborhood mailboxes, we ask you not mail anything to the property. You are most welcome to mail items to our office (Love Yosemite! Vacation Rentals) in Oakhurst. Please reach out to us to make arrangements.

Pests: Please note that this property is nestled in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains, offering a wonderful connection to nature. While we take regular preventive measures, including professional pest control, occasional visits from local wildlife—such as ants, spiders, insects, mice, or cobwebs—can occur. If you notice any of these during your stay, please let us know so we can promptly address them and ensure your comfort.

Neighbors: Please do not trespass on the neighboring properties. We appreciate you respecting the local neighborhood!

Maintenance: In case of emergency - Management and Management's representatives and agents have the right to enter the premises, after making reasonable attempts to contact tenants, to make any necessary repairs to maintain the health and safety of the tenants or the property.

No Smoking: The Smoke Remediation Fee will be a minimum of $500 for smoking in the house and could be higher depending on the extent of the damage.

Quiet Hours: Quiet Hours are from 10PM to 8AM everyday. This is a quiet, mountain area so limiting noise during these hours would be appreciated by the locals who call our area home.

Hot Tub: Hot tub is checked before and after every reservation, and is professionally serviced. Pouring any soap/bubbles/bath bombs, or any other items that force us to drain and refill the water will incur a cost of $300. Also, by agreeing to these house rules, you understand there is NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY for the hot tub, and that you agree to use at your own risk.

Lost items or left items: Management assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or abandoned items. Reasonable effort will be made to contact the Guest for return. There will be a $35.00 handling charge PLUS shipping costs for any found items returned at Guest's request. Management shall not be held liable for the condition of said items. Any items not claimed for longer than 30 days may be donated or sold.

Simple Checkout Instructions: We understand checking out can be stressful and hectic, so we have implemented some of the easiest checkout procedures in our industry.

1. No need to start any laundry, we'll handle it all off site with our professional linen company.
2. If you could start the dishwashers, that would be very helpful.
3. Place all garbage in the bear proof dumpster located in the driveway, and secure lid.
4. PLEASE return any furniture you may have moved during your stay (especially outdoor chairs).
5. Most importantly, please note our checkout time is 11am, not 10am like over 80% of vacation homes in our area! Our housekeeping team runs on caffeine and tight schedules, so they sure do appreciate you leaving on time!
6. Lastly, don't forget to get a photo with your family and friends before leaving!