Family accommodation in Yosemite West

We had a wonderful time at the Copper Bear Lodge! The house is amazing. It was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need. They had a wonderful gift basket awaiting us too! We loved hanging on the porch and got to see a momma bear and her two cubs in the backyard. The house is centrally located which helped so much with driving inside the park. There’s so much to see and do in Yosemite but we also just loved coming back to the house and playing cards and relaxing. Loved every minute!

The absolute PERFECT place to stay for your trip to Yosemite! 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley, 30 minutes from Glacier Point, and 30 minutes from Mariposa Grove; Everything you want to see without the crowds, Yosemite West is more than ideal! The cabin was wonderful! The host is so sweet too! The view is incredible from every window and the soaking tub was a life saver! We will definitely be back!

My wife and I spent two nights in this large home, which is reasonably well equipped. There is no AC, but it was not needed, at least not in late May.Our primary reason for staying in Yosemite West was for the quick access to Glacier Point Road, which begins just 10 minutes away by car. Definitely lets you get a jump on the crowds there. And the Valley is relatively close, too (about 35 minutes with no traffic), if you want to base yourself in Yosemite West.

The property was as advertised and most importantly inside park boundaries!!! No need to deal with the lines or NPS reservation requirements!The property manager was an absolutely wonderful communicator and kept us abreast of everything.

Easy access to Yosemite valley

The actual place is great.  Beds comfortable, kitchen good, fun pool table.  5 stars.  You need to understand the location.  If you are booking in the height of summer, ignore this paragraph!  The unit is inside the park and at a high elevation.  If there is ANY snow, it is a challenge to get to.  Chains are very often required (and necessary).  The driveway is a particular challenge although someone was working hard to keep it clear.  One day we left the park valley floor at 5 and there was a ranger at the Wawona Exit from the valley who simply said "There are accidents on the road.  It is closed for a few hours."  This wasn't reflected on the telephone message for the park, nor the boards.  Just a ranger blocking off the road.  Note that our visit was in April, the week before it had been 60 degrees in the park.  April snowstorms are REAL.  We still had a great time and would totally recommend the unit.  Just know the location!