Friends Lodge Sleeps 10 Kid/Pet Friendly -Wawona in YNP in Yosemite

Our family-friendly home, in the small community of Wawona (actually IN Yosemite National Park) is on Chilnualna Falls Creek, where it meets the South Fork of the Merced River.

It is beautiful in every season.  Comfortable & welcoming - well-behaved pets are allowed- it has every amenity you might desire:  Satellite TV, hot tub, full laundry & kitchen, Wireless Internet (DSL), generator, linen service, central heat &  air conditioning.   Enjoy our 900 square feet of deck by barbequing on the gas grill, or sitting in the hot tub under the stars, or go inside and relax in the living room watching a fire in the woodstove (wood provided free) or a movie on cable or a rental from the local store. Play chess or checkers, Parcheesi or Scrabble on the game table.

Enjoy a hike to nearby Chilnualna Falls, or follow the many trails which lead throughout the 1000+ sq. miles of Yosemite. Snowshoe, or snowboard or ski at
Badger Pass, see Yosemite Valley (both 29 miles away) & the Giant Redwoods (only 12 miles away), eat at the historic Wawona Hotel or play golf there, go horseback riding, orvisit the Living History Center or Library, swim in the river or the beautiful, quiet &secluded swimming spots cut out of the rock by Chilnualna Falls Creek (all within 1-3miles). Relax in the simple & welcoming atmosphere of our small & unique town.

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Large Wrap-Around Deck, several smaller decks
Private Hot Tub
Gas Grill
Free WiFi
Free Long Distance Telephone
Satellite Television
DVD / VHS / CD Players
Generator
Washer / Dryer
Wood Burning Stove with glass door (use not permitted in Summer due to
fire danger)
free unlimited firewood
linen service/paper products provided
central heat
central air conditioning
small private playground (jungle gym: 2 swings & slide)
dishwasher
microwave
softcover library

hiking - trail leading to Souh Fork of the Merced directly from backyard
hiking - many trailheads in Wawona
hiking - Lower Chilnualna Falls (waterfall) 5-10 minutes walking distance
hiking - Swinging Bridge (foot bridge) (~2 miles upstream)
hiking - high country wilderness (~2 hours to reach along Chilnualna
Falls trail)
Library (~1 mile)
nearby swimming - swimming holes weathered out of rock. Swimming
also in river
nearby Golf course (~2 miles)
nearby Horseback riding (~2 miles)
nearby Living History Center (~2 miles)
fine dining (Wawona hotel) (~2.5 miles)
Giant Redwoods Grove (~12 miles)
Snowshoeing, snowboarding, skiing (29 miles, also within Yosemite)
Yosemite Valley siteseeing, hiking, museums, nature programs, shopping (29 miles)

Three rates: Value (from $353/nt); Mid (from $452/nt), and Peak/Holiday
(from $498/nt).  (Based on 6 adults & children 4 and older) Capacity:  10
Value: Fall to Early Spring except most weekends & all holidays;
Mid: May & Sept exc. wkends & holidays; & most wkends in Jan Feb Oct
Nov & Dec.
Peak/Holiday: Summer, Spring Vacation & all holiday periods
Prices are before tax, based on occupancy of six or less guests (4 yrs
& above)
50% deposit is required and is refundable (less $30 fee) only if cancelled
prior to 30 days before reservation date. AAA & Senior discounts
available.
Two night minimum, 3 night minimum summer & holidays. Pets extra.