Yosemite Sunset House

a private vacation home in the Yosemite National Park

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: INSIDE THE ENTRANCE GATES and centrally located between Yosemite Valley, Wawona, and Glacier Point!

Driving Information, Map ... and The House Rules (or The Fine Print ):

 

Driving Information:

Yosemite West is conveniently located midway between Yosemite Valley and the Wawona/Giant Sequoias Mariposa Grove area. Drive to Yosemite National Park; after entering the park, proceed to Yosemite West.

* From San Francisco and Sacramento, driving time is approx. 4 hours via Hwy. 120.

* From San Jose, driving time is approx. 4 hours via Hwy. 140.

* From Los Angeles, driving time is approx. 5 1/2 hours via Hwy. 41.

* During summer only, driving time is approx. 4 hours from Reno using Hwy. 395 and Hwy. 120.

 

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Please note: street numbers on this Google map are not correct!

House Rules:

 

  • Yosemite Sunset House is smoke-free (inside and outside) and no pets.
  • We reserve the right to inspect premises during and after your stay and you will be charged for non-compliance and ordered to leave immediately.
  • Due to the fact that there are 53 steps to reach the upper level, the house is not suitable for those with walking difficulties; the pay-off is a beautiful, unobstructed view of the forest top!
  • We request that you honor the tranquil forest setting by keeping the noise level to a minimum (playing loud music, loud TV, yelling or otherwise loudly congregating outdoors). The neighbors in Yosemite West thank you for your consideration.
  • This home is not child-proofed. Families w/ children under 7 years old must bring their own waterproof mattress overlays or pads.
  • No "party animals", this is not a "party house"; you will be asked to leave and will forfeit all monies paid in case of non-compliance.
  • CHECK-IN TIME: after 5pm
  • CHECK-OUT TIME: by 10 am SHARP - NO EXCEPTIONS!!! A fee of $80/hr for any delayed departure will be assessed and charged on your credit card.
  • Sorry ... no candles or incense burning is allowed in the house, on the decks or anywhere on the property.
  • Security deposit is refundable except for damages, missing items, phone charges, and extra cleaning service (if needed). Balance of the refundable deposit will be returned to renter within 15 days. For parties up to 4 guests, we will use your credit card on file in lieu of a security deposit.
  • Phone: one land line for local calls only; most cell phones do not work in Yosemite, bring your calling card to use with our land line. There is a public phone at the entrance to the Yosemite West development by the mail boxes.
  • Payments: Your first payment (50% of total) must be received within 5 days of booking to secure your dates - please note: rental contract must be faxed/emailed within 48 hrs to HOLD your dates. Final payment due 35 days prior to arrival. Payment to be made by personal check when plenty of time is available for mailing and cashing it.
  • International transactions incur a 4% surcharge and can be made via wire or credit card. Reservation changes/cancellations subject to fees and/or forfeitures, only hard copy written cancellation notices faxed or sent through the postal system are accepted; emailed requests are not sufficient.
  • Rates may be higher for holidays and special events. Rates are based on specific unit, seasons and number of people.
  • Occupancy above the maximum number of 8 guests in total, in both units together, is not allowed. In the Sunset House unit a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children is allowed. In the Red Door apartment 3 adults or 2 adults and one child is allowed. You must declare all guests in your party, you will be charged for undeclared guests $100/night.
  • Cancellation policy in effect:
    * Cancel with 60 days notice - first payment/deposit will be returned minus 5% of your original total with a minimum of $35, to cover handling and credit card costs.
    * Cancel with 35 to 60 days notice - 50% of your payment will be forfeited unless unit can be re-rented and you will incur a processing fee of $65.
    * Cancel with less than 35 days notice - 100% of monies paid will be forfeited unless unit can be re-rented for the reserved dates and you will incur a processing fee of $95
    * If re-renting is only partial, your refund will be prorated in the same proportion.
    * There is no refund for a cancellation made within 7 days of arrival date; this policy includes emergencies, personal problems, change in vacation plans, sudden illness, etc.
    * There is no refund for events beyond anyone's control: weather and road conditions, flight delays or cancellations, local utilities, etc.
    * No refunds after check-in for any reason, or for late arrivals or early departures.
  • Leave the unit(s) in the same clean condition as you found it/them and we require that you take the garbage with you on a daily basis.
  • Extra Cleaning fees: this fee, if any, will be determined by the housekeeping personnel; staff will inspect premises after your departure - please leave the unit as clean as you found it: a clean unit means no extraordinary cleaning fees later. Please leave all furniture in its original position. You are required to broom clean the unit, wash all dishes used and take with you all the garbage when you leave the property. BBQ grills must be cleaned - a charge of $35 will be made to your credit card for each grill left uncleaned (if you don't clean it, we must allow extra time for the cleaning crew to accomplish this task!).
  • Firewood is included in rates during winter stays but remember: wood stove not to be used by renters during dry weather and summer - no exceptions!
  • Washer & dryer are for housekeeping use only and are available for renters only when staying over 5 nights; a $35 fee will be charged to you in case of non-compliance
  • Renters to sign the "Waivers" document required by owners and provide a signed credit card authorization. We require the renter to be at least 25 years old - proof will be requested.
  • Owners are not responsible for adverse conditions: snow, road, weather, and/or utilities or for the unavailability of the house for renters' use due to natural causes or circumstances beyond owners' control, including the unavailability or untimely housekeeping services.
  • By making a reservation you agree to all the house rules explained above. If you have any questions, contact us before making a reservations. Thank you!
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         last updated: 2/23/2009

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