Unique Lodging and Retreat Areas in Yosemite

Being a popular tourist destination, the tight competition among lodging establishments around Yosemite become beneficial to travelers as they have more options from traditional to unconventional types of accommodations.

Yosemite Pine Arbor Retreat

7229 Yosemite Park Way, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389; 1-209-372-9000

The Yosemite Pine Arbor Retreat can work as a bonding and getaway destination with all the amenities of a typical home. This two-storey, 2,500-square foot, three-bedroom house is a fully equipped home west of Yosemite. Located inside the gate of the national park, its idyllic setting is complemented by the patios complete with gas barbeques for outdoor dining. Its living room features a fireplace, satellite TV, stereo with cassette player, CD player, turntable, and VCR for that "old-school feel." There are media selections for these players as well. Families and friends can also play a number of board games readily available inside the house. The Yosemite Pine Arbor Retreat is also an ideal location for skiing at the Badger Pass.

Those who want smaller and more practical accommodation can try the Jumping Deer Apartment, which features a one-bedroom apartment just adjacent the Pine Arbor Retreat. This accommodation option also features a covered patio area with barbeque grill.

Tenaya Lodge

1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623; 1-888-514-2167

Travelers who want to stay in a classic mountain resort can try the Tenaya Lodge. Located just two miles away from the Yosemite National Park's southern gate, the Tenaya Lodge's surrounding area is filled with noble evergreen forest and a wide range of Sierra recreation activities.

The Tenaya Lodge offers virtually endless adventures to suit the specific recreational interests of travelers from mountain biking to dining Old West-style to simply relaxing by the pool. This lodging destination features earth-toned wall coverings, warm lighting, furnishings dressed in local fabrics and bathroom amenities made of all-natural ingredients and eco-friendly packaging.

The Redwoods in Yosemite

Wawona Rd, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389; 1-888-225-6666

The Redwoods in Yosemite offers over 125 Yosemite vacation rentals with each home privately owned and exuding a homey feel for that unique lodging experience while being surrounded by Yosemite's natural elements. For many years, the Redwoods area provides such accommodation options where guests have easy access to hiking, fishing, and recreation areas.

With the family touches by the actual owners, homes and cabins in Redwoods provide families and friends with "a home away from home." General amenities available in this type of accommodation include satellite TV, DVD entertainment system, children's toys, barbeque grill, and all utilities and facilities available in a typical home.

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