Yosemite Sunset
House
A Vacation House
Surrounded by Cedars, Pines, and Redwoods
Inside Yosemite
National Park !
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Relax and
enjoy sunsets, star gazing and beautiful days at a refreshing
6000' elevation! |
Explore the park
from this centrally located vacation home.
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Dogwood flowers in
May |
Dogwood seeds in late
October |
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Yosemite is
known for its wonderful display of dogwood blossoms in the spring.
Dogwoods begin blooming in late April or early May, depending
on the year. |
Availability: Year
Around
Location: At an elevation just under 6000', Yosemite West
is located inside Yosemite National Park - less than 5 minutes
to Glacier Point Rd., 15 minutes to Badger Pass, and about 20
to 25 minutes to either Yosemite Valley or Wawona and the Giant
Sequoias at the Mariposa Grove. For driving information click here.
Amenities:
- The Sunset House : on the Top Level - 2 bedrooms/1 bath (sleeps
3 to 5). Max. occupancy: 6 guests.
Beds: 2 queen, 1 single, 1 full size futon in the living room.
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- The Red Door Apartment : on the Mid-Level - 1 bedroom/1 bath (sleeps
1 to 4). Beds: queen size bed and full size futon in living room.
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- Both units together : a total of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on two levels (sleeps
8 guests). Beds: 3 queen, 1 twin, 2 full size futons.
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- Decks : both levels have their own
spacious decks with beautiful western views of the Sierra National
Forest
- Parking : Sunset House = 2 cars and Red Door = 1 car
- Two full kitchens, TV (no cable
at this time), stereo, DVD in each unit (bring your favorite DVDs).
- Local Phone calls (LD: bring your
calling card), both kitchens are equipped w/ pots and pans, dishes
and basic spices (salt & pepper, oil & vinegar, BBQ spices),
Microwave, Coffee Maker, Washer & Dryer, 2 Gas Grills (BBQ)
- Although there is a wood-burning
fireplace in the Sunset House, wood fires are not permited any
time of the year except when there is fresh snow on the ground.
- The Red Door Apartment has a free
standing gas fireplace - it can be enjoyed year around.
- Leave home your pets ... sorry,
but this is a natural environment, the park has strict restrictions and pets are difficult to accomodate in this house!
Nature and Wildlife: from the decks you could observe
any of the following :
- Birds : Steller's jays, quail, dark-eyed
junco, mountain chickadees, woodpeckers, pileated woodpecker (quite rare
!!! ), and much more
- Mammals : chipmunks and squirrels,
deer, coyotes, and if you are lucky
... you could enjoy a black bear sighting !!!!!!
- Incense Cedars, Tall Pines, Redwoods,
Beautiful Dogwoods, Elderberries, .... and more
NO-NOs: SORRY:
NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO WEDDING PARTY, NO EXTRA GUESTS, and NO PARTY
ANIMALS!
The Yosemite Sunset House is a smoke-free
environment ... including, please, no "party animals"
(not a "party house"). For fire and safety reasons, smoking is not
allowed anywhere on the property. No candle or incense burning
and no wood fires.
Links to Activities
in the Park:
Map, Directions and Rental Policies: Please review this page ... click
here
Email for more info
on availability and rates: yosemitesunsets [at] yahoo [dot] com
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