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Yosemite Forest Lodge
rates and policies

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Rental Rates and Policies (in $US)

With your reservation payment, you agree to accept our terms and conditions (follow the link below). Be sure to read and understand them completely before you make your reservation.

Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. All rates do not include 11% net local taxes (10% Transient Occupancy Tax + 1% Tourism Business Industry District Assessment).

You must accept our rental Terms and Conditions before you can rent!

For the Big Pine Cabin:

Peak (Summer) season and holidays:
$300/night double occupancy (two adults only); 3 night minimum
Off-peak season:
$200/night double occupancy (two adults only); 2 night minimum

For the Little Pine Cabin:

Peak (Summer) season and holidays:
$200/night double occupancy (two adults only); 3 night minimum
Off-peak season:
$150/night double occupancy (two adults only); 2 night minimum

For Either Cabin:

Ask for our Winter Weeknight Discount:
Discount of $50/night (Big Pine) or $25/night (Little Pine)
Available Monday-Thursday, November-March
Holiday periods excluded
Additional guests:
  • $25/night each additional guest
  • Maximum of 10 guests total in the Big Pine cabin
  • Maximum of 4 guests total in the Little Pine cabin
  • No charge for minor children accompanied by a parent
Regarding pets :
  • Pets are allowed only with prior approval
  • There is a $10/night (+ tax) additional charge for each pet
  • There is carpeting throughout the house! You are responsible for keeping it clean
  • Even so, you should expect that your cleaning charges may be higher because of your pet
  • Pets must be leashed when outside
  • Please note that even leashed pets are not allowed on any trails within the National Park
  • No pet deserves to be locked inside a car or a strange home while you go have fun
  • Pet-sitting services may be available in Fish Camp -- please ask
Standard discounts and specials:
  • 7th night free for each full week rented
  • Previous guests: refer a friend and receive a $50/night discount off of your next visit (but remember to ask for it)
  • Stays shorter than the minimums may be possible -- it depends on availability and cleaning schedule
Planning your visit:
  • Plan to check in after 5 pm
  • Plan to check out by 10:30 am
  • There is no trash pickup! Please plan to pack out all of your trash
Cleaning deposit:
A prepaid deposit of $150/visit is required; this will be used to pay the caretaker to clean after your visit -- $120 is common although it depends on how clean you leave it. Your remaining balance will be refunded after your visit.  Please be patient; it may take as long as a month to receive your refund.
Methods of payment:
  • Personal checks, money orders etc. are acceptable (contact us for mailing instructions). They must clear before we will credit your account (may take more than a week to clear)
  • NOTE: returned checks will result in the cancellation of your reservation
  • We can accept credit card payments through PayPal only. Just visit the PayPal website and use your card to send the funds to "reservations@yosemiteforestlodge.com." This is the fastest way to send us money.
Reservation and cancellation policies:
  • Cleared deposit of first night's rent secures your reservation
  • Fully cleared balance is then due 30 days before your arrival date
  • There is no penalty if you cancel the reservation more than 30 days before arrival. You will receive your entire deposit back
  • If you must cancel within 30 days of arrival, this forfeits your deposit
  • If you must cancel within 7 days of arrival, this forfeits 3 nights rental or the total rental payment, whichever is less
Correspondence and confirmations:
  • Our preferred method of correspondence is by email. If that is not convenient for you, we will be happy to correspond by telephone or First Class mail.
  • After we receive your reservation deposit, we will send you a confirmation listing your arrival and departure dates and expected number of guests.
  • After we have received your full payment, we will send you a confirmation receipt which includes detailed driving directions and information on how to obtain a house key.

Typical Seasons & Holidays

Peak (Summer) season:
Mid-May through Mid-September
Holidays include:
  • Martin Luther King's birthday weekend
  • President's Day weekend
  • Easter week
  • Memorial Day weekend
  • Labor Day weekend
  • Thanksgiving weekend
  • Christmas week through New Year's Day
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