Is The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is The Ahweanee in Foresta, Inside Yosemite National Park located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Yosemite Valley and within 9 mi (15 km) of Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market. Merced River and Sierra National Forest are also within 9 mi (15 km).

8/10 Good

Bruce B.

Apr 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Well kept location

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

May 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Foresta Forever

Love Foresta. Wonderful cabin

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeWayne T.

Oct 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip with Family

Fantastic property..well laid out..super convenient to Yosemite

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zal B.

Apr 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and location inside Yosemite!

We spent the last 5 days at this beautiful Foresta home with 2 bedrooms -- one with a queen full size futon, and one with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom. Everything was as advertised. We couldn't use the hot tub as it's closed Nov-May as to avoid frozen pipes, but we would love to return again, either in winter or summer! Being 20 minutes from the Yosemite valley floor (Bridevail, etc.) was truly wonderful. We woke up to deer in our backyard twice. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly B.

May 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and easy drive to the Valley.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John B.

Feb 24, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in the Park but away from the crowds in valley.

Very relaxing.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

Oct 5, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lodging in the Valley

Perfect quiet location within the park. Easy to drive to and from and throughout the park. Views are beautiful from the rear/deck and private. Home is tastefully appointed and very cozy and homey. Only issue we had was getting spa to heat. Otherwise fabulous stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon s.

Sep 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cabin and location

Well stocked and maintained house in beautiful location

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Judith S.

Jun 18, 2014

Great location!

The location of the house was perfect for seeing Yosemite. The house was comfortable and as advertised. I would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Jackie R.

Sep 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Wonderful location and a nice house. Great for 4 adults and two small kids. Plenty of sleeping locations and blankets and pillows. Property was well stocked. House had a few small problems, but nothing major. Hot tub was locked.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wenyan

Aug 17, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities, communication

Good: The location is convenient — about a 20–30 minute drive to Yosemite Village, which made accessing the park relatively easy. Neutral: There isn’t much to do in the surrounding area outside of house itself, so plan accordingly if you're hoping to explore nearby attractions. Bad: Communication with the host was very poor. The property was booked through Experian but listed under Vrbo. According to the booking instructions, I was supposed to receive an email with check-in details and other important information, but no such email ever arrived. The check-in instructions were finally sent the morning of our arrival while we were already on the road, forcing us to stop mid-drive just to check if any information had come through. Aside from the entry code, no details about the property were shared in advance. On the third night, the power and water went out around 6:00 PM. I tried contacting the host immediately but didn’t get a response until after 9:00 PM. Even after getting in touch, there was no alternative solution offered, and the host did not provide basics like flashlights or emergency guidance. Power and water were still not restored by the time we left the next morning. Overall: The location worked for visiting Yosemite, but the lack of communication, poor handling of a utility outage, and absence of basic support made for a very frustrating and disappointing experience with the host. I would not stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Jul 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved our stay at The Ahweanee. The cabin is located in a beautiful spot with amazing views from the deck. What made our stay more special was how well it is stocked for a family with a good washer and dryer, grill, oven and a big fridge along with central cooling and wifi! All meals we cooked easily from home. We slept so well and were at Yosemite village in 15 minutes by car. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

May 30, 2015

great Yosemite getaway

Wonderful cabin in prime Yosemite location. Few minutes drive down the valley, yet secluded and off the beaten path. Great amenities and lots of space. Hot tub was awesome after a long day of hiking. Would absolutely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Dec 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Good location: within Yosemite but away from the crowds and, therefore, peaceful and quiet. The house appearance, outside and in, was outstanding. Immediately comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Jerry C.

Jan 20, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the cabin/Home

Will do it again This was easy and the Owner was very accommodating. Lots of available wood to keep us warm Wonderful Experience 😎

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Jun 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

Perfect property located inside park and just a short drive to Valley! Beautiful views from the huge deck. We loved the doors to the deck that we could open and enjoy the air. Property owner is so nice and responsive. Highly recommend and I hope to return again !

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norrine S.

Oct 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Sanctuary

The beautiful home is nestled in the Yosemite National Park in Foresta ( a short 25 minutes to the Yosemite Valley and Village!). My family and I had all the comforts of home! The home has gorgeous views looking out into the pine forest! All the basic necessities were provided for us; beds made up with soft linens and down blankets, bath towels and soaps for laundry, including washer and dryer! Our host, Jessica Chaney was very gracious and responded to my questions promptly! My family and I highly recommend the property for a great and memorable family vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Jul 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin, Great Location

Cabin is in the park. Don’t have to deal with the long lines at the entry everyday. Quiet and secluded. Star show every night. Kitchen is well furnished.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Feb 23, 2023

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Lovely cabin inside the park

This private home is located just above the Yosemite Valley floor. The home is lovely inside and out. We enjoyed the stars at night and coffee on the deck in the morning. We hiked, skied at Badger Pass, and enjoyed the view. A fun and relaxing get away.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Sep 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, comfy, and spacious getaway.

We had a most wonderful stay. The home had everything we needed. We will come again next year. The happy cabin was our get away but also home base for our adventures. Half Dome, Tanaya Lake, Tuolumne Meadows and Redwood Grove. The cabin's location was peaceful and serene and conveniently close to the Yosemite Valley.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Aug 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!

Staying in Yosemite and close to the valley (25 min) makes the trip so much more enjoyable. We could get anywhere within the park in about an hour and avoided the long entrance lines. There was also a lot of wildlife off the deck which we loved seeing. Unit is very clean and owners are very responsive. We would definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Aug 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great peaceful house close to park!

It was so great to stay at this wonderful house and only have to drive about 25 minutes to Yosemite Valley! We bought all our groceries at Pioneer Market in Mariposa and cooked all meals except one with a well stocked kitchen. We also especially loved opening the glass “wall” every evening to enjoy the outdoors . We could not have asked for a better place for the 4 of us to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

May 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Ahweanee in Foresta. The location was a short drive to the valley. My kids enjoyed the property. It was easy to communicate with Alex. Look forward to coming back next year! =)

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F., St. Louis, MO

Aug 8, 2018

Sunny, quiet cabin

We loved our stay at the Ahweanee. Perfect for a family of 4, but could easily sleep more. The opening wall was wonderful. The hotub a perfect end to the day and we could see stars for miles! Alex was so easy to work with and great communication. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caleb R.

Oct 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Spent 4 days here as a base camp for hiking, climbing and fishing in Yosemite Valley and Tuolomne Meadows. You can’t ask for a better location! 15 min to the Valley and 1 hr to the Meadows. Quiet location. Well equipped house with just about everything you need. Owner was polite and communicated well throughout the process. We plan on staying there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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