Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Great location!

8.9
  • The entire place is yours
  • 180 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

About this property

Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge is located in El Portal just 10-minutes’ drive from Yosemite National Park. Mountain and river views are offered in this self-catering holiday home. A fully-equipped kitchen is available at El Portal Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is provided. At Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge you will find a furnished terrace with barbecue facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Yosemite West Gateway just 2.2 mi from this holiday home.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 queen beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

John
United States United States
“It was great with a brand new grill, the patio was perfect including a hot tub, dining table and lounge chairs. The sound of the rushing Merced River. Good staging place to enter Yosemite.”
Wendy
United States United States
“The location was peaceful, and the view of the river was great! I liked the check in and out process via the Cedar Lodge, it was very easy.”
Lakhvinder
United States United States
“We really enjoyed the patio and the location was not too far from the national park”
Sherry
United States United States
“The keys were at a lodge very easy to get to. We appreciated that we asked for early arrival and got to arrive early, so we could get into Yosemite without food in the car. The place was nice and quiet and fun with a ladder going up to the...”
Gina
Italy Italy
“House was a great location for a family visiting Yosemite, located at the fork of the Merced and S Merced River, and trail head of Hite Cove. The ladder to the second floor worked well for our teens but I would not be comfortable having small kids...”
Casillas
United States United States
“Everything! Excellent place. Very clean with all the amenities. Will definitely be back.”
Tong
United States United States
“The outdoor facilities are great. Also great location and view. There is a trailhead just beside the lodge and it has great view. The lodge was clean and kitchen was well equipped. There were enough beddings and towels. The air conditioner worked...”
Yvonne
Germany Germany
“Perfect for the Yosemite park. The hot tub was also really nice.”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lots of fun. Lovely outlook and hot tub. Enjoyed this place and use of the nearby hotel pool.”
Dudley
Australia Australia
“Location an easy drive to Yosemite National Park. Facilities were good for self-catering - we brought our food with us. There is a nice walk along the river from the property.”

Host Info

8.4
Host Review Score
We are a small Rustic Property that is built into the mountain side with a staircase leading up from the parking area, the property is located 12 Miles from the Yosemite West Gate, Arch Rock Entrance. This a compact sized home with two bedrooms with a total of three beds, one Bathroom, one Living Room with sofa sleeper, and a full Kitchen with dinning area. One of the rooms is reached by using outdoor stairs or a built in firemans ladder within the living room. This property also provides direct access to Hites Cove Trail, a popular trail outside of Yosemite.
A Local Resort Home that is located near the entrance of Yosemite National Park.
Being close to Yosemite National Park provides us with many great trails that are within driving distance, as well as the Merced River that run right near the property.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info

House rules

Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $300 is required on arrival. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out as long as there's been no damage to the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

A security deposit of USD 300.0 is required upon arrival for incidental charges. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.