Title: Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5 Apartment with kitchen, near Yosemite National Park ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112780000/112777800/112777741/031b1cd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112780000/112777800/112777741/f9806779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112780000/112777800/112777741/ee2e830e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112780000/112777800/112777741/32b505f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112780000/112777800/112777741/e6b56264.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Yosemite National Park, Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5 provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5 \* Duplex Unit Cozy Bear South, Sleeps 5 \* Rare property INSIDE Yosemite National Park! \* No need for National Park reservations! \* Charcoal BBQ (charcoal not supplied), Gas fireplace \* 17 mi. to Yosemite valley floor \* Parking for 2 vehicles \* We do not allow animals of any kind. \* No unaccounted for guests, very strictly enforced (property has exterior cameras). This comfortable Duplex is in the heart of Yosemite National Park. \*PLEASE NOTE- Bring supplies with you! The nearest major market is in the town of Oakhurst. Oakhurst has two major supermarkets and a Grocery Outlet. Get all food and supplies before you arrive, If you need emergency supplies there are two small markets in the town of Wawona, about 25 minutes away by car. The markets in Wawona are generally expensive and close early so we recommend doing most of your shopping in Oakhurst. \* Starter coffee and tea are provided (enough for first morning), bring additional for longer stays. Salt, Pepper and oil are also provided. Plan to bring all other food items. \*Driveway/Parking area is shared with 1 other unit, no other space is shared Please make sure to check your Check-In instructions. A link will be sent before you arrive. You will also need to make note of your personalized door code for entry. Cell service and wifi may be spotty in the park - Plan ahead! We recommend that you screenshot your reservation information or ensure that the page is loaded before you reach the entrance to the National Park. During busy times, the National Park staff may ask you to show a park reservation for entry, if this happens please let them know you are staying with us inside the park and show them your booking information. \* Being inside Yosemite park is amazing, however it is also at a high elevation and snow is likely in the winter. Please make sure to come prepared with tire chains, winter clothes and boots in the cold months. Check the weather conditions and road closures on the national park website. Roads are usually plowed quickly after storms but chains will likely be required in the winter. \*This listing is based on double occupancy, meaning there is a fee for each guest beyond 2 people. Day visitors are not allowed so every person on the property at any time (including infants and children), must be on your reservation. Maximum guest occupancy is 5. \* Early checkin and Late check out must be arranged in advance and will come with a charge. Getting staff into Yosemite to clean is a challenge. The Housekeeping company pays their staff by the hour, whether they are cleaning or waiting for guests to leave. In general they charge a fee of $25 per hour to alter the check in or check out time We are very responsive during daytime hours. The best way to reach us is via the message function on the booking platform. Our office and staff are located near Oakhurst CA, which is an hour away. We have systems in place to meet your needs without in person assistance. If you do need in person assistance/maintenance, we will do our best to have staff available as soon as possible. This neighborhood has no services like grocery stores or restaurants. Please come prepared to be in a rural setting. Gas and basic services are a 25 minute drive back to Wawona. Please plan accordingly. You will need a car to get around. If you would like to avoid parking congestion inside Yosemite Valley in the summer the YARTS bus picks up at Wawona. There is also a free shuttle for travel within the Valley. Charcoal for the grill is not provided. Please note: some roads from the East, such as Tioga Pass and Glacier Point are seasonal and are closed October through June. PLEASE NOTE: If checking out on any of the following holidays: Easter Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Years Eve New Years Day You will receive a fee request after booking to cover housekeeping expenses. The housekeeping company charges $50 for checkouts on any of these holidays. PLEASE NOTE: We do not alter our cancellation policy for instances of rain, snow, smoke from fires, failure to get reservations for the National Park or closures to the national park. Please purchase your travel insurance accordingly. After booking, you will be asked to agree to a rental agreement which restates the policies detailed in this listing. Lost and Found: All lost and found items will be kept for up to 7 days. Shipping cost and staff time to mail it back will be charged to the guest. The minimum fee to ship an item starts at $50 and may increase depending on shipping cost. \*Quiet time is 10PM-8AM \*Room to park 2 vehicles \*This listing is based on double occupancy, meaning there is a fee for each guest beyond 2 people. Max 5 guests - including children or infants - Any guest not disclosed in advance of check-in will be charged at double the nightly guest charge(plus taxes, $55.50 per night) for the duration of your entire reservation. \*We charge for infants, they should be included in the guest count (county requires accurate guest count) please ensure you have included them as \`children\` on your reservation, or you will receive a fee request after booking to correct the reservation. \*No refunds for outages beyond hosts control, ex. WiFi, electric, water, etc \*Smoking/drug use anywhere on or in the property will incur a minimum $100 fee. \*We are unable to allow pets/animals as we have a family member who regularly uses the home and has an extreme allergy. We charge a $500 fee for undisclosed pets/animals to ensure the safety of our family member. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/576700/576660/c07a7d6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yosemite View Lodge El Portal - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 3,795 reviews CA $464 CA $534 total includes taxes & fees Nov 27 - Nov 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=576660&PinnedHotelID=576660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/890000/889912/f64d085c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cedar Lodge El Portal - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 2,130 reviews CA $189 CA $222 total includes taxes & fees Nov 7 - Nov 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=889912&PinnedHotelID=889912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33667100/33667045/c915305b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! 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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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 440381 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.64881%2C-119.72106&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uBKo9bGu212qVaMnEsmm9LOaxSM=) Yosemite West, CA #### What's nearby - Yosemite National Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Yosemite Valley - 11 min drive - 12.3 km - Badger Pass Ski Area - 13 min drive - 12.3 km - Tunnel View - 14 min drive - 15.9 km - Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 25 min drive - 28.8 km #### Getting around - Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 101 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬46 min drive - ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬46 min drive - ‪The Pink Palace - ‬49 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5? > As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5 on Nov 17, 2025 start from CA $139.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Yosemite-National-Park-Hotels-Cozy-Bear-South-Inside-Yosemite-Sleeps-5.h112777741.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5 located? > Located in Yosemite West, this apartment building 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 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5 Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly S. Nov 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. The check-in and checkout processes were super easy, and we had all the amenities we needed. The property has adorable decorations, comfortable beds, perfect amount of space for our trip, and a great patio and barbecue grill to enjoy the fall weather. Our host was super responsive and helpful. The property was a great home base for our trip to Yosemite National Park. ##### Kimberly S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica C. Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We were so grateful for the last-minute accommodations and this house had just about everything we needed! It was about 35 mins outside of the Yosemite Valley, which was perfect since our friends were staying in the park. This house was very clean inside, making it a perfectly comfortable stay for our family. ##### Jessica C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cara j. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We had a wonderful stay during our trip to Yosemite. ##### cara j. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025