[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Explorers Retreat Vacation home with kitchen, near Yosemite National Park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150777/9b2d06d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150777/w784h533x16y0-4912ac1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150777/a255f6c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150777/c4008d99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150777/eece9822.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Yosemite National Park, Explorers Retreat has plenty to offer. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Explorers Retreat Explorers Retreat 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, Sleeps up to 8 Explorers Retreat is one half of a duplex and is located inside Yosemite National Park in a small private development called Yosemite West. The home is centrally located to many of the Park's major attractions: Yosemite Valley is 20 minutes away - Glacier Point is 25-30 minutes - The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees is 35 minutes and Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Resort is located 8 miles away. Great amenities include easy, flat parking for up to 3 cars (a rare find which makes travel so much easier in every season), Air Conditioning, plus free satellite internet (not fast enough for reliable video streaming and video calling). On the 1st floor, you’ll enter to a large open area with two benches with storage — the perfect place to sit after a day out exploring to rest and remove your shoes and boots. You’ll also find a secondary living area complete with gas fireplace, sectional sofa, and satellite TV. A guest bedroom with a queen bed and a hallway bathroom with tub/shower combination are nearby. The 2nd guest bedroom on the 1st floor has a twin over full bunk bed with a twin trundle bed. Laundry facilities are also on the 1st floor. On the second story, you’ll find the kitchen, dining/living room area with wood floors and knotty pine ceilings. The kitchen has granite counter tops, knotty alder cabinets, gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave oven. Enjoy the view from the large 2nd floor balcony complete with a propane grill and dining table that seats six. The main living room (2nd floor) has a leather sectional, gas fireplace and flat screen HDTV/Blueray and satellite television. The dining area table seats eight plus there are 3 bar stools at the island counter. Also on the 2nd floor is a third bedroom with a queen bed. There is a full bathroom in the hallway upstairs. Explorers Retreat is one of the best locations in the park with all of the features you need to make your Yosemite vacation a wonderful experience! To rent both sides of the duplex, look for the listing for Climbers Retreat (please note: these duplexes do not connect inside) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33965000/33965000/b3d018aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Explorers Retreat Private vacation home 1235176347 Explorers Retreat Yosemite National Park Explorers Retreat Private vacation home Yosemite National Park ## About the area Yosemite West, a neighborhood in Yosemite National Park, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. [Visit our Yosemite National Park travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Yosemite-National-Park.dx183032) [View more Vacation homes in Yosemite National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Yosemite-National-Park-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183032-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C37.64490%2C-119.72158&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qv_QSn7OC_zTSD9VVkGxL3FvANA=) Yosemite National Park, CA ### What's nearby - Yosemite National Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km - Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 12.6 km - Badger Pass Ski Area - 17 min drive - 12.7 km - Tunnel View - 18 min drive - 16.2 km - Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 32 min drive - 29.2 km ### Getting around - Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 87 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬43 min drive - ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬43 min drive - ‪The Pink Palace - ‬46 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Explorers Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Explorers Retreat? > As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explorers Retreat on Oct 29, 2025 start from CA $440.73, 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-Explorers-Retreat.h34150777.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Explorers Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Explorers Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Explorers Retreat located? > Located in Yosemite West, this vacation home 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. 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