You’ve already chosen Yosemite for your vacation destination, and you know that Love Yosemite! offers the only properties you want to stay in, but do you know what part of the area you want to stay in? We offer homes in all the towns you may have already heard of, including Oakhurst and Bass Lake, and the properties we offer there are the most popular vacation rentals in the area, but there is one community you may not have heard of and might be the neighborhood that you will want to call home during your California vacation. Wawona is a community in which vacation rentals and private residences share the landscape, and it is also located inside the gates of Yosemite National Park, offering a Wawona vacation experience that will change you in important ways. Because we are passionate about finding the perfect homes for our treasured guests, this guide to the five reasons Wawona should be your next vacation destination will help you make the final decision!
Reason 4: Secluded, Private, and Peaceful
Tucked away in a forest of mature pine, cedar, and fir trees, travelers have to know this community exists to find their way to its boundaries. Real life is stressful, exhausting, and filled with angry drivers, angry bosses, and crowds of more angry people, and when you first started planning your Yosemite vacation, you knew that you wanted to visit a place where your neighbors were wildlife, where honking horns and arguing couples were replaced with the call of elks seeking a mate and the wind rustling through the trees.
Your soul required quiet, begged for peace, and demanded that you find both to quiet the noises in your brain, and Wawona, in our humble opinions, offers all of the above and so much less. Less hustle, less bustle, less stress, and chaos; you’ve needed the less as much as you’ve needed the more and the properties we offer in Wawona provides both, as shown below.
Step into Calm
Big cities vibrate with the emotions of all who live within the city limits, and when you step into the calm spaces of our vacation rentals, you will feel the only vibrations you may feel are those that your own emotions leave behind. The rooms that lie just beyond the front door reflect the peace of the landscape, the serenity of the wildlife that you will be able to see during your stay, and the quiet of your surroundings. You won’t want to turn on the television as you begin to explore what will be your home for the next week of your life and you might even tuck your phone away in your pocket, in the bottom of your purse, needing the quiet more than you need to stay connected to the real world.
The Tour Begins Outside
Normally, we would begin our tour with the rooms of your vacation accommodations located in the heart of Wawona, but for today’s purposes, it is the large back decks that overlook the park’s landscape that may be calling to you, and because the heart wants what the heart wants, it’s time to step outside. Your first impression may be of tall trees peering down on the wood deck and if night has already fallen you may hear the hooting of the great grey owl greeting you.
If it is still daylight, the wind rustling through the trees will soothe and on the off chance you hear the sound of people talking, it will be due to those breezes carrying voices far across the Yosemite area, not because you are bumped up against the house next door. Our decks are designed to be an extension of the home, and they will be furnished with a variety of seating options, tables for dining on, and a barbecue grill, ensuring that you can stay out here longer, savoring the secluded, the private, the peaceful.
Reason 3: Still Close to Iconic Yosemite Destinations
Even as you are falling in love with the privacy and seclusion of your Wawona retreats, you will be relieved to know that you are still close to many of the iconic Yosemite attractions that you have heard about, dreamed about, and wanted to visit your entire life. Your park explorations will strain your muscles and exhaust your body, and when you are done, you will want to be done and not want to face a long drive home. The most popular attractions in Yosemite are almost all located close by your home sweet vacation home, and the drive back from the destinations listed below will be quick and easy.
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls is actually a series of three waterfalls known to be one of the tallest falls in North America. Standing over 2400 feet tall, it is a seasonal one that can be seen in the months of November through July, with May being the month with the highest volume of water. It is possible to hike to the very top, but it will take about 8 hours to get there and back, and we are sure you will be happy to know that the falls are just 27 miles away from your Love Yosemite! escape, allowing you to be sitting on the back deck with your feet propped up in just minutes.
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
We’ve lived here most of our lives and we still can’t get over how majestic, how unusual, how breathtaking the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is. This grove of 500 ancient trees has been a part of the landscape for thousands of years and the trees within have stood there for as long. It has been determined that Grizzly Giant stands 209 feet tall and has been growing for somewhere between 2000 to 3000 years. Even better? This forest of ancient trees is located just 16 miles away from your California sanctuary!
Reason #2: What You Won’t Find
The second best part of choosing Wawona for your vacation destination may lie in what you won’t find during your visit. There are just two stores in Wawona, the Wawona General Store and Pine Tree Market, and the lack is what makes it special! Of course, this will mean you will need to plan ahead when it comes time for meals, especially on those nights you just can’t bear to leave the comfort of our Love Yosemite! retreats. It’s worth a little extra effort in the beginning of your vacation to stop at one of the these local shops to purchase groceries to stock your kitchen.
And although we tend to believe that more is more, in this case, not having to deal with people, shops, traffic, and noise, makes us realize that yes, less can be more as well. We know we have mentioned the decks of our California sanctuaries more than a couple of times, but the silence you will notice, the serenity you will feel, as you sit out on the deck, will soothe the tattered edges of your psyche, helping you to recharge and feel rejuvenated once you do have to return to your regularly scheduled life.
Reason #1: Our Love Yosemite! Vacation Rentals Can Be Found in Wawona
It should be no surprise that our countdown places our homes at the top of the list of reasons you should choose Wawona for your vacation destination. A vacation home is always going to be one of the most important parts of a vacation’s success and we find joy in providing the best for our guests. Our properties are designed to make you feel at home, even as you are miles away from your own home and when you step inside for the first time, you will immediately notice the Love Yosemite! difference, and below we’ve listed some of the ways our homes and cabins will be your favorite.
Blending in While Standing Out
The properties we offer in Wawona blend in while still managing to stand out and not look out of place. Built of wood, stone, and glass, the rustic beauty of the exteriors belies the modern amenities of the interiors and although they may look as if they have been standing there for decades, these are no backwoods structures. Offering internet, state of the art televisions, and gas fireplaces, each space offers a charming vibe that is absolutely 21st century wonderful.
All the Comforts of Home
Feeling comfortable while on vacation isn’t always an easy accomplishment when you travel, but our California retreats are the exception that proves the rule. Premium furnishings include plush and inviting sofas and chairs and cloud soft beds topped with silky soft linens, and pillows that are firm without being too hard. Outside, you may find firepits, hot tubs, and cushioned sectionals that may be the site of some of your best naps, especially on afternoons when cool breezes keep summer heat from being too intense. Comfort can be found in cheerful décor, in Smart televisions that offer a relaxing way to spend a rainy evening, in the scent fresh baked cookies, in the conversations held at dining room tables, enjoyed while sipping coffee in the morning or wine in the evening, and everywhere you turn inside these spaces.
Come Home to Love Yosemite! and Our Wawona Retreats
If we had more time we could probably come up with dozens more reasons you should choose the Wawona community in which to stay, play, and relax. Every day is a new adventure in comfort and wonder in our family homes and the memories you make in our properties will be ones you cherish forever. Reserve your favorite Love Yosemite! California sanctuary in Wawona today!
