Apple Tree Bear House

Apple Tree Bear House is inside Yosemite National Park in the beautiful and quiet neighborhood of Wawona. The house is a 3 bedroom, 3 baths, 2,050 square foot home that comfortably accommodates 8 guests. So bring your friends and spend quality time together in this idyllic setting. The home has central heating and air conditioning. The space The upstairs, spacious master bedroom has a California King bed, Propane fireplace and tv with dish network. The large attached bathroom has a walk-in shower. The downstairs master bedroom features a queen log bed and a twin bed with a twin trundle. There is an attached bathroom with both a shower and a unique, large soaking tub great for both adults and kids. The sliding glass door leads to the back deck and hot tub. The third bedroom features a log queen bed with a bathroom directly across the hall. The spacious, open living room features a cozy wood burning fireplace that provides comfortable ambiance in the winter; wood is provided free. There is a queen size sofa bed in the living room (not recommended for adults). The dining room table seats 6 with an additional 2 chairs for counter seating. The front of the house features a 44 foot, 500+ square foot deck that looks across to wide open parkland. There is a propane barbeque for outside grilling that’s only steps from the kitchen, and a picnic table with a large umbrella in the center provides Beautiful and comfortable outdoor eating. The back deck features a covered gazebo over the hot tub that is only steps from both master bedrooms, plus a glass-topped round table and chairs. Just a short hike from the house takes you to the lower Chilnualna Falls, swinging bridge, or several swimming holes in the South Fork of the Merced River. Avid hikers might enjoy a more strenuous hike to the top of upper Chilnualna Falls, possibly continuing on to the top of Wawona Dome. Wawona is a truly unique place to base your exploration of world-famous Yosemite National Park. Inside the community of Wawona, often known as the “quiet” part of Yosemite, is the beautiful and historic Wawona Hotel with its tennis courts and 9 hole golf course, the pioneer history center where you and your family can take a ride in Burl “buckshot” Mayer’s two horse powered stagecoach. Wawona also boasts the only public horseback riding stables in Yosemite and a gas station. Catch the free shuttle bus to the majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias that’s only 6 miles away. Of course, you won’t want to miss the scenic 45-minute drive over the mountain to the spectacular Yosemite Valley, or majestic Glacier Point overlooking the valley below. During winter enjoy the family-friendly ski area of Badger Pass, or continue down to Yosemite Valley to see the breathtaking winter scenes and skate in the outdoor ice skating rink. Then return to the ambiance of Apple Tree Bear House for a relaxing evening in the hot tub, or enjoying an evening of games and puzzles. Read the lyrical story of where the name of the house derived, and take the book home for a keepsake if you chose, compliments of the owners AMENITIES • Bedrooms 3 • Bathrooms 3 • Accommodates 10 • Fully equipped Kitchen • Wood burning fireplace • Central Heating • Fully Air Conditioned • Dishwasher with soap supplied • Washer and Dryr with detergent supplied • 2 High Definition Dish Network Satellite TVs with DVR • DVD/CD player • Propane BBQ • Jacuzzi Hot tub • Wifi • Unlimited Free calling within the Continental United States • Spacious Parking for up to 3 cars year around • Games, puzzles history books • Sorry, No Pets Allowed Generator for power outages Other things to note There are no early checkin's nor dropping off items before checkin. We appreciate you not asking and understanding. Our housekeepers have limited time preparing homes this size, it's not like a hotel room. There are no late checkouts as well, if you need more time, it's best to reserve the extra night ahead of time, for the flexibility. Thank you!